Are you looking to program a new key fob for your 2009 Saturn Vue? Losing or damaging your key fob can be a hassle, but fortunately, programming a replacement can often be done yourself at home, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to program your 2009 Saturn Vue keyless entry remote fob, ensuring you regain convenient access to your vehicle. There are two different procedures depending on whether your Saturn Vue is equipped with Driver Information Center buttons. Follow the instructions that match your vehicle’s configuration.
Programming Key Fob for 2009 Saturn Vue Models With Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
If your 2009 Saturn Vue has Driver Information Center buttons, use this procedure to program your key fob:
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Turn the Ignition to the ON Position: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This position is just before you would start the engine. Ensure you can access the Driver Information Center display.
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Access “PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY” Display: Press the vehicle information button, typically located on the steering wheel or instrument panel, repeatedly until you see the message “PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY” displayed in the Driver Information Center.
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Initiate Remote Key Learning: Press the “set/reset” button, also usually found on the steering wheel or instrument panel, until the Driver Information Center displays “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE”. This indicates that your Saturn Vue is now in programming mode and ready to learn the new key fob.
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Program the Key Fob: Take your keyless remote fob. Simultaneously press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the fob for approximately 15 seconds. After about 15 seconds, you should hear a chime sound. This chime confirms that the remote fob has been successfully programmed to your 2009 Saturn Vue.
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Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you need to program additional key fobs, repeat step 4 immediately. You can program up to a maximum of eight remotes for your 2009 Saturn Vue using this procedure.
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Exit Programming Mode and Test: To exit the programming mode, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test all programmed remote fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock and unlock buttons and verifying the vehicle responds.
Programming Key Fob for 2009 Saturn Vue Models Without Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons
If your 2009 Saturn Vue does not have Driver Information Center buttons, use this procedure. To access the necessary display, make sure your vehicle is in Park (P) and the key is in the “ON” position (as far as it will go without starting the engine).
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Access “RELEARN REMOTE KEY” Display: Locate the trip odometer reset stem, which is typically a small button protruding from the instrument cluster. Press and release this stem repeatedly until the Driver Information Center (or the odometer display area) shows the message “RELEARN REMOTE KEY”.
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Activate Learning Mode: Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for about three seconds. After holding it for three seconds, the message “REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE” will appear on the display. Your vehicle is now in the remote programming mode.
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Program the First Key Fob: Take the keyless remote fob you wish to program. Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the key fob at the same time for approximately 15 seconds. A chime will sound after about 15 seconds, indicating that the remote has been successfully programmed.
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Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 3 immediately for each additional remote. You can program up to eight key fobs in total for your 2009 Saturn Vue.
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Exit Programming and Test: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key to exit the programming mode. Test all programmed remotes to confirm they are working as expected by pressing the buttons and observing the vehicle’s lock and unlock functions.
By following the appropriate steps for your 2009 Saturn Vue model, you can easily program your key fob and regain the convenience of keyless entry.
