How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Cruze Limited

1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key blade.
2. Pry off the battery cover with a finger.
3. Push on the battery and slide it toward the key blade to remove it.
4. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up and push it down until it is held in place.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

• Replace the battery when the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message shows in the DIC.
• Use a CR2032 or equivalent battery; it is not rechargeable.
• Do not touch the circuitry, because static from your body could damage the transmitter.

Source: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited owner's manual, PDF page 33. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.