Losing or needing to replace your key fob for your 2010 Chevrolet Traverse can be an inconvenience, but programming a new one doesn’t have to be a trip to the dealership. For many 2010 Chevy Traverse models, you can easily program a new key fob right in your driveway, saving you both time and money. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions for programming your 2010 Chevy Traverse Key Fob, covering procedures for vehicles both with and without Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons.
Programming Your 2010 Chevy Traverse Key Fob with Driver Information Center Buttons
If your 2010 Chevy Traverse is equipped with Driver Information Center buttons on the steering wheel, follow these straightforward steps to program your key fob:
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Ignition On: Insert your Chevy Traverse key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would crank the engine. Ensure you can access your Driver Information Center display.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Message: Press the vehicle information button, typically represented by a car icon or labeled “INFO,” repeatedly. Cycle through the Driver Information Center options until you see the message PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displayed.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Once the PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY message is visible, press and release the “set/reset” button. This button might be labeled “SET,” “RESET,” or resemble a checkmark. After pressing, the Driver Information Center should display REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE, indicating the system is ready to program a new key fob.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take your new 2010 Chevy Traverse key fob. Simultaneously press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the key fob for approximately 15 seconds. Listen carefully for a chime sound. This chime indicates that the key fob has been successfully programmed to your vehicle.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you need to program additional key fobs, repeat step 4 immediately. You can program up to a maximum of eight key fobs for your 2010 Chevy Traverse using this procedure.
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Exit Programming Mode and Test: To exit the key fob programming mode, simply turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each programmed key fob to ensure they lock and unlock your doors correctly and function as expected.
Programming Your 2010 Chevy Traverse Key Fob Without Driver Information Center Buttons
For 2010 Chevy Traverse models that are not equipped with Driver Information Center buttons, the programming procedure is slightly different but still easily manageable. Here’s how to program your key fob in these vehicles:
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Vehicle in Park and Ignition On: Ensure your 2010 Chevy Traverse is in “Park” (P). Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position, just before cranking the engine.
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Access Relearn Remote Key Message: Locate the trip odometer reset stem on your instrument panel, typically protruding from the gauge cluster. Press and release this stem repeatedly until the Driver Information Center (or the display where mileage is shown) displays RELEARN REMOTE KEY.
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Initiate Learning Mode: Once the RELEARN REMOTE KEY message is displayed, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for approximately three seconds. The message will change to REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE, indicating that your Chevy Traverse is now in key fob programming mode.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take your first key fob for your 2010 Chevy Traverse. Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the key fob simultaneously for about 15 seconds. Listen for a chime, which confirms successful programming of the remote.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 4 immediately. You can program up to eight remotes in total.
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Exit Programming Mode and Test: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove it from the ignition to exit the programming sequence. Test all programmed key fobs to verify they are working correctly with your 2010 Chevy Traverse.
By following the appropriate set of instructions based on whether your 2010 Chevy Traverse has Driver Information Center buttons or not, you can quickly and easily program your new key fobs. This DIY approach saves you from dealership programming costs and gets you back to conveniently using your keyless entry system in no time.
