2020 CHEVROLET TRAX key

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Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display NO REMOTE DETECTED
and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven.
To turn on or off seeVehicle
Personalization 0118.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for several seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive locking
will then remain disabled until
Qon
the interior door is pressed, or until
the vehicle is turned on.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization
0 118.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad on the rear of the liftgate above
the license plate. The doors must be
unlocked or the RKE transmitter
must be within 1 m (3 ft) Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see
Door Locks
0 21.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there are two recognized
transmitters. To program, the vehicle
must be off and all of the
transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Remove the key from the RKE
transmitter.
2. Place the two recognized transmitters in the front
cupholder of the center console
storage area.
3. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key
lock cylinder on the outside of
the driver door and turn the key
to the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4 or 5.
4. Place the new transmitter in the front cupholder.

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5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the front cupholder and
press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to
eight transmitters. This feature is
not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle
must be off and all of the
transmitters to be programmed must
be with you. 1. Remove the key from the RKE
transmitter.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock
cylinder on the outside of the
driver door and turn the key to
the unlock position five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC displays will again
show REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps. The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE
# 1.
5. Place the new transmitter in
the front cupholder.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the cupholder and press
K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.

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When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for
10 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY
IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when
trying to start the vehicle. The DIC
may also display REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To start the vehicle:
1. Place the transmitter in thefront cupholder of the center
console storage area.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter contains a small
battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal
burns can occur, resulting in
severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).

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Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with
the correct type. Replacing the
battery with an incorrect type
could potentially create a risk of
battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to
instructions and local laws. Do
not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the side of
the RKE transmitter and pull
the key out. Never pull the key
out without pressing the button.
2. Separate the two halves of thetransmitter using a flat tool
inserted into the area near the
key slot.

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3. Remove the battery by pushingon the battery and sliding it
toward the bottom of the
transmitter.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the back cover.
Push the battery down until it is
held in place. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
6. Reinsert the key.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Key Access)
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 010.
The following may be available:
Q:Press to lock all doors and,
if equipped, the locking fuel door.
The hazard warning lamps may
flash and/or the horn may sound on
the second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0118.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and enabled through
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0118. Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 26.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the locking fuel door,
if equipped. Press again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.The
RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0118.
The hazard warning lamps may
flash to indicate unlocking. See
Vehicle Personalization 0118.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 26.
7:If equipped, press and hold
briefly to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps three times.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
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or until7is pressed again or the
key is placed in the ignition and
turned on or to ACC/ACCESSORY.
/: If equipped, pressQand then
press and hold
/to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start 020.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Only RKE keys programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. When the replacement
key is programmed to this vehicle,
all remaining keys must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
keys will no longer work once the
new key is programmed.
Programming with
Recognized Keys
To program a new key: 1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the ignition on.
4. Turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
5. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn the
ignition on within five seconds.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made. Programming without
Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are
not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition on. The security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition off.
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learned and all previously
known keys will no longer work
with the vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn the ignition off, insert the
second key to be learned, and
turn the ignition on.
After two keys are learned, the
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with Two
Recognized Keys.”
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the RKE transmitter. The
transmitter contains a small
battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal
burns can occur, resulting in
severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the RKE
transmitter when it has been
exposed to extreme heat. These
surfaces can be hot to the touch
at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with
the correct type. Replacing the
battery with an incorrect type
could potentially create a risk of (Continued)
Caution (Continued)
battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to
instructions and local laws. Do
not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high
temperatures.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:

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1. Separate the two halves of thetransmitter by inserting a flat
tool into the recess of the
transmitter.
2. Remove the battery with asmall tool by pushing it toward
the top of the transmitter.
3. Insert a new battery, positive side up, pushing it down until it
is held in place. Use a CR
2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature
that allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle.
/:This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during a
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear window
defogger indicator light does not
come on during a remote start. If the
vehicle has heated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Heated Front Seats 040.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle could run out of fuel. Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
010.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press and release
Q.
2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps if a 15-minute
extension is desired. Remote start
can be extended only once. Turn
the ignition on before driving.