Buick 2012 LaCrosse - Manual (Page 42)

Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012
2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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 5‑36.
The battery is not rechargeable.
To replace the battery:
1. Push the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by
prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the battery
down until it is held in place.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If available, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
The
/
button will be on the
RKE transmitter if the vehicle has
remote start.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry
transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release Q .
3. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold / until
the turn signal lamps flash, or for
about two seconds if the vehicle
is not in view.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine
is running. The doors will be
locked and the climate control
system may come on.
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
(key access), or select the ON/RUN/
START ignition position (keyless
access), to drive the vehicle.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time extension
is done or the ignition is put in ON/
RUN (key access) or ON/RUN/
START (keyless access).
When the vehicle is started
remotely, the climate control system
will use the last setting before the
vehicle was shut off. See “Remote
Start Climate Control Opertation” in
Automatic Climate Control System
on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic