Losing or replacing your car key fob can be a hassle, but programming a new key fob for your 2009 Saturn Vue doesn’t have to be. Fortunately, you can program a keyless entry remote fob for your 2009 Saturn Vue right at home, without needing any special tools. This guide will walk you through the process with easy-to-follow instructions for both types of 2009 Saturn Vue models, ensuring you regain access and control of your vehicle quickly.
Programming Your 2009 Saturn Vue Key Fob with Driver Information Center Buttons
If your 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons, follow these steps to program your key fob:
- Ignition ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine. Ensure you can access your Driver Information Center through the buttons.
- Access Relearn Remote Key Message: Press the vehicle information button – often indicated by a car or information icon – repeatedly until the Driver Information Center display shows “PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY”.
- Initiate Learning Mode: Press and hold the “set/reset” button. Continue holding until the display changes to “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE”. This indicates your Saturn Vue is now in programming mode and ready to learn the new key fob.
- Program the Remote: Take your keyless remote fob and simultaneously press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons. Keep holding them for approximately 15 seconds. You should hear a chime sound, which confirms that the remote has been successfully programmed to your 2009 Saturn Vue.
- Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you need to program more key fobs, repeat step 4 immediately for each additional remote. A 2009 Saturn Vue can accommodate up to eight key fobs.
- Exit Programming Mode and Test: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed remote fobs to ensure they lock and unlock the doors correctly.
Programming Your 2009 Saturn Vue Key Fob Without Driver Information Center Buttons
For 2009 Saturn Vue models that do not have Driver Information Center buttons, use this procedure:
- Vehicle in Park and Ignition ON: Ensure your Saturn Vue is in “Park” (P). Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position just before starting the engine.
- Access Relearn Remote Key Message: Locate the trip odometer reset stem on your instrument panel. Press and release this stem repeatedly until the Driver Information Center displays “RELEARN REMOTE KEY”.
- Activate Learning Mode: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for about three seconds. The display will change to “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE”, indicating the vehicle is ready for key fob programming.
- Program the Remote: On your first keyless remote, press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons simultaneously for approximately 15 seconds. A chime will sound to confirm successful programming of the remote.
- Program Additional Remotes (Optional): To program extra remotes, immediately repeat step 4 for each additional key fob. You can program up to eight remotes for your 2009 Saturn Vue.
- Exit Programming Mode and Test: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key. Test all programmed remotes to verify they are working correctly with your vehicle.
By following these straightforward steps, you can easily program a new key fob for your 2009 Saturn Vue and regain the convenience of keyless entry. Enjoy the ease of remote locking and unlocking once again!
