How to Open the Door with a Chevrolet Cruze Spare Key?
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To use the spare key, you need to directly insert the key into the door's keyhole to unlock the door. The spare key does not have a remote control and is used when the primary key is lost. Here is some additional information: 1. Most cars come with two keys: a primary key and a spare key. Some vehicles also have a dedicated service key, which is given to technicians for test drives during repairs. 2. Some cars are equipped with a keyless start system. Vehicles with this system do not have a keyhole inside the car. Therefore, if the remote key runs out of battery, you cannot use the mechanical key to start the engine. However, such cars usually have a designated spot inside the vehicle to sense the key. If the remote key is out of battery, you can place it in this designated spot to start the engine.
I just used the spare key to open my Cruze last week. There's a small square cover on the side of the driver's door handle. Pry it open with force to reveal the keyhole. Remember to align the small round head of the spare key with the hole and insert it all the way, then turn it counterclockwise half a turn to unlock. However, opening the door this way when the remote key is out of battery will trigger the alarm. Don't panic, just step on the brake and start the ignition within 30 seconds to turn it off. By the way, the keyhole on some newer Cruze models is hidden in the inner groove of the door handle. You'll need to feel around to locate the plastic cover.
