Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 12

1-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new
transmitter into the key lock
cylinder located on the outside
of the driver door and turn the
key to the unlock position five
times within 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Centre
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3. Remove the recognised key and
place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket.
4. Press the ignition. When the
transmitter is learned, the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3
through 5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ignition for 10 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak, the
DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED when you try to start
the vehicle. The REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message may also be displayed
at this time.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the armrest storage area
and place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing the front of the
vehicle.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ignition button.
.
See Starting the Engine on
page 8‑18
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
"REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE
KEY" under Key and Lock
Messages on page 4‑39.
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WARNING
Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in accordance with
environmental protection
regulations to help protect the
environment and your health.
The battery is not rechargeable.
To replace the battery:
1. Push the button on the
transmitter to extend the
key blade.