Step 1: Determine whether you are replacing a lost smart key or adding a new one. In many cases, all remotes must be reprogrammed during the same session for proper operation.
Step 2: Understand that this vehicle does not support manual or onboard programming. Specialized diagnostic equipment is required to program the key fob.
Step 3: Schedule an appointment with a certified technician or authorized dealer who is trained in smart key system programming and equipped with the proper diagnostic tools.
Step 4: Gather all functioning key fobs and take them to the appointment. Any remotes not present may be erased from the vehicle’s system during the programming process.
Step 5: If the vehicle is drivable, transporting it to the technician’s location may reduce service fees compared to mobile programming service.
Step 6: If no key fobs are currently functional, be prepared to provide valid proof of vehicle ownership—such as the registration or title—along with a photo ID.
Step 7: The technician will connect specialized diagnostic equipment to your vehicle’s onboard system and access the smart key control module.
Step 8: Following a secure protocol, the technician will erase outdated or unrecognized remotes and register the new fob(s) into the system.
Step 9: Once programming is completed, the technician will verify that the new smart key successfully controls all core functions such as lock, unlock, engine start, and trunk access.
Step 10: You should also personally test each key fob feature—including panic alarm and proximity unlock (if equipped)—to ensure full functionality before concluding the appointment.
