Dic BUICK LACROSSE 2007 User Guide

CAUTION: (Continued)
If you need to secure a forward-facing
child restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go. It is better to secure
the child restraint in a rear seat.
The passenger sensing system is designed to turn
off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if:
The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.
The system determines that an infant is
present in a rear-facing infant seat.
The system determines that a small child is
present in a forward-facing child restraint.
The system determines that a small child is
present in a booster seat.
A right front passenger takes his/her weight off
of the seat for a period of time.
The right front passenger seat is occupied by
a smaller person, such as a child who has
outgrown child restraints.
Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing system.
When the passenger sensing system has turned
off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, the off
indicator on the instrument panel will light and
stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off.
If a child restraint has been installed and the on
indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child
restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions and refer toSecuring a Child Restraint in
the Right Front Seat Position on page 61.
If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting
the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make
sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the
child restraint into the seat cushion. If this happens,
slightly recline the vehicle’s seatback and adjust the
seat cushion if possible. Also make sure the child
restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head
restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint.
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If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the
child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle
and check with your dealer.
The passenger sensing system is designed to
enable (may inate) the right front passenger’s
frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly in the right
front passenger’s seat. When the passenger
sensing system has allowed the airbag to be
enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to
remind you that the airbag is active.
For some children who have outgrown child
restraints and for very small adults, the passenger
sensing system may or may not turn off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon
the person’s seating posture and body build.
Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown
child restraints should wear a safety belt
properly — whether or not there is an airbag
for that person.
If a person of adult-size is sitting in the
right front passenger’s seat, but the off
indicator is lit, it could be because that
person is not sitting properly in the seat.If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seatback in the fully upright
position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the
seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably
extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two minutes. This
will allow the system to detect that person and then
enable the passenger’s airbag.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger’s seat
may not have the protection of the frontal
airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 182for more on this, including
important safety information.
A thick layer of additional material such as a
blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat
covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers, can
affect how well the passenger sensing system
operates. Remove any additional material from
the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing
the child restraint and before a small occupant,
including a small adult, sits in the right front
passenger’s seat. You may want to consider notusing seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if
your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 81for more information about
modications that can affect how the system
operates.
The passenger sensing system may suppress the
airbag deployment when liquid is soaked into the
seat. If this happens, the off indicator in the
passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag
readiness light on the instrument panel will be lit.
The system should resume normal operation after
the seat is allowed to dry. If the system operates
incorrectly after the seat has dried, have your
dealer check the system.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat
cushion and seatback may interfere with
the proper operation of the passenger
sensing system.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be opened from about 3 feet
(1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle
has the remote start feature, you can also start the
vehicle’s engine with the RKE transmitter.The following functions may be available with your
vehicle’s RKE system:/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of
this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps may ash once to
indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may
chirp when the lock button is pressed again within
ve seconds from the previous press of the
lock button. See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 229for
additional information. If the vehicle has the
content theft-deterrent system, pressing the lock
button may also arm it. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 104.
RKE with Remote StartRKE without Remote
Start
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"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps can
be programmed to come on for a set amount of
time when the vehicle is unlocked using the
RKE transmitter. See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHT
DELAY” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 229. If the vehicle has the content
theft-deterrent system, pressing the unlock button
on the RKE transmitter may disarm it. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 104.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for about one second to release
the trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P)
for this feature to operate.
L(Panic Alarm):Press this button to activate the
alarm. The ignition must be in OFF or
ACCESSORY for the alarm to work. When the
alarm button is pressed, the headlamps will ash
and the horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes.
The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved to
RUN or the alarm button is pressed again.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your GM dealer. Remember
to bring any additional transmitters so they
can also be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
The vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in the RKE
transmitter should last about four years.
The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work
at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it is probably time to change the battery.
The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the
vehicle’s DIC will display if the RKE transmitter
battery is low.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if
any of the follow occur:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
A door on the vehicle is open.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
The check engine light is on. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 190.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.
If a remote start is attempted and is unsuccessful,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
REMOTE START DISABLED.Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote
vehicle start system enabled. The system may be
enabled or disabled through the DIC. See
“REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 229for additional
information. If your vehicle does not have the DIC
feature, and remote vehicle start was installed
at the dealership, you will need to have the
dealership enable or disable the system.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start
ready feature. This feature gives you the ability to
lock or unlock your vehicle from about 492 feet
(150 m) away and allows your dealer to add
the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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Power Door Locks
To lock or unlock all
doors from inside the
vehicle, use the
power door lock switch
located on either
front door armrest.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors.
Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors.
The driver’s and front passenger’s power door lock
switch also releases the trunk lid. Press the top
of the switch for about one and a half seconds to
open the trunk.
If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle is programmed to arm the
system with the power door lock switch. If your
vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC) this
feature can be turned off. See “Content Theft”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 229.
Delayed Locking
Your vehicle may have this feature. It delays the
locking of the vehicle’s doors for ve seconds after
the last door is closed. Two chimes will sound
when the power door lock switch or the LOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed when a door is open. The chimes indicate
that the delayed locking feature is on. If your
vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), a
Delayed Locking warning will be displayed.
The doors can be locked immediately by pressing
the power door lock switch or the LOCK button
on the transmitter a second time.
The delayed locking feature will not activate when
the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
You can program this feature on or off through the
Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped.
See “Delayed Locking” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 229.
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Automatic Door Lock
The vehicle’s doors are programmed to lock when
the shift lever is moved into a forward gear.
If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after
the doors have been locked, place the shift lever
into PARK (P). You may also unlock all doors using
the power door lock switch or unlock one door using
the inside manual door lock.
The automatic door lock feature cannot be
disabled.
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
The vehicle’s doors are programmed from the
factory to unlock when the shift lever is moved
into PARK (P).
If your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC), there are different programming
options for unlocking the doors automatically.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 229.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These
prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You must
open the rear doors to
access them.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
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Power Windows
The switches on the driver’s door armrest are
used to control each of the windows. The power
window switches work while the ignition is in RUN,
ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 110. Each passenger
door has its own window switch.
To lower the window, press and hold the front of
the switch to the rst position until the window is at
the desired level. To raise the window, pull up
and hold the front of the switch.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature labeled AUTO. This lets you lower the
window completely without holding the switch.
Press the front of the switch to the second position
and release.
To stop the window while it is lowering, briey pull
up on the switch.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):The driver’s window
switches also include a lockout switch. Press
the right side of the switch to prevent the
rear passengers from using their window switches.
The driver can still control all the windows and
the front passenger can control their own window
with the lockout on. Press the left side of the
switch to return to normal window operation.
A visible red bar on the right side of the switch
indicates that the lockout is off.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.
They can be detached from the center retainer and
slid along the rod to cover different areas of the
front window and turned to cover the side
windows.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Swing down the sun visors and lift the cover to
expose the vanity mirror. Do not drive with
the cover lifted due to possible glare impeding
other drivers behind or to the side of the vehicle.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
A red light located on
top of the instrument
panel, toward the center
of the vehicle and
near the windshield, will
ash slowly when the
system is armed.
The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to be
activated through the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See “CONTENT THEFT” under
“Customization Menu Items” inDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 229. While armed, the
doors will not unlock with the power door lock
switch. The remote alarm will sound if someone
tampers with the trunk or enters the vehicle without
using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to
unlock the doors. The horn will sound and the
headlamps will ash for up to two minutes. The
system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing
the vehicle from being driven.
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