Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Key Initialization: Notes
If the BC1 rolling key code becomes out of step with the remote key, synchronization is required. The synchronization procedure can be carried out in two ways:
- Press either the remote key lock or unlock button four times in succession.
- With the car unlocked, switch on the ignition briefly and then off and remove the key, now within 10-seconds press the lock and unlock buttons in succession.
It is not necessary to synchronize all the keys together. As the key codes are stored in the BC1, the synchronization procedure is simply aligning the rolling code in the BC1 to the individual key and will not affect any additional keys.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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