1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Matching Transmitter(s) To Your VehicleEach key chain transmitter. is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased throughyour dealer. Remember to bring any remainingtransmitters with you when you go to your dealer. Whenthe dealer matches the replacement transmitter to yourvehicle, any remaining transmitters must also bematched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the losttransmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehiclecan have only two transmitters matched to it.Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the batteries in your key chaintransmitter should last about two years.You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitterwon’t work at the normal range in any location. If youhave to get close to your vehicle before the transmitterworks, it’s probably time to change the batteries.For battery replacement, use two Duracella batteries,ITo replace batteries:1. Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (orsimilar object) in a slot between the covers and twist.2.3.4.5.Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.Remove and replace the batteries.Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the coveris on tightly, so water won’t get in and snap thecover together.Check the transmitter operation.