keyless BUICK LACROSSE 2010 Owner's Manual

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1
Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
(Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 1-16
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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Keys and Locks
Keys
{WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls
or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the
keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
{WARNING
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keyless access transmitter is
dangerous for many reasons,
children or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keyless access
transmitter in the vehicle and they
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keyless
access transmitter in a vehicle
with children.
The key, that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
can be used for the ignition and all
locks if the vehicle is a key access

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vehicle. If the vehicle has the
keyless ignition, the key can be
used for the locks.
Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
See your dealer/retailer if a new key
is needed.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys
in the vehicle, you may have to
damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys. If you are locked out of the vehicle,
see
Roadside Assistance Program
(US, Can)
on page 12‑6or
OnStar®Systemon page 4‑43.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
(US, Can)on page 12‑16for
information regarding Part 15 of
the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and
Science Canada.
Changes or modifications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Key Access)
The transmitter functions will work
up to 20 m (65 feet) away from the
vehicle. On vehicles with remote
start the distance will be greater.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.

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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer/
retailer. When the replacement
transmitter is programmed to this
vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be reprogrammed. Any
lost or stolen transmitters will no
longer work once the new
transmitter is programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace
Battery in Remote Key message
displays in the DIC. See“Replace
Battery in Remote Key” underKey
and Lock Messages on page 4‑36.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer/retailer to replace
the battery.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access)
The Keyless Access System lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the trunk without removing
the remote transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
keyless access transmitter should
be within 1 m (3 feet) of the door or
trunk being opened.
Keyless Unlocking
With the keyless access transmitter
within 1 m (3 feet), approach the
front door and pull the handle to
unlock and open the door. If the
transmitter is recognized, the door
will unlock and open.
Entering any door other than the
driver door will always cause all of
the doors to unlock. This is not
customizable. To customize which doors unlock
when the driver's door is opened,
see
“Door Unlock Options” under
Vehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑38.
Lock Sensor
When all doors are closed and the
ignition is off, the vehicle can be
locked by pressing this area on the
door handle. This feature will be
available for several minutes after
the vehicle has been turned off.

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Keyless Trunk Opening
Lift up on the touch pad located
above the license plate to open the
trunk if the keyless access
transmitter is within range.
Transmitter Buttons
See the information on how the
transmitter buttons function earlier
in this section under“Remote
Keyless Transmitter Operation
(Key Access)”.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only keyless access transmitters
programmed to the vehicle will work.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer/
retailer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work. Any
remaining transmitters will need to
be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to five transmitters matched
to it. Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the recognized
transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock
cylinder located on the outside
of the driver door and turn the
key to the unlock position five
times within ten seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays Ready For
Remote #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The
transmitter pocket is located
inside the center console
storage area under the cupholder. The cupholder will
need to be pulled out to access
the transmitter pocket.
4. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC
will display will show that it is
ready to program the next
transmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the
unlock button.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3
through 5.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
the ignition for 5 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to
five transmitters. This procedure will
take approximately 30 minutes to

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3. With the vehicle in P (Park) orN (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ignition control.
See Starting the Engine
on
page 8‑20, for additional
information about the vehicle's
keyless ignition with push start.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace
Battery in Remote Key message
displays in the DIC. See “Replace
Battery in Remote Key” underKey
and Lock Messages on page 4‑36.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer/retailer to replace
the battery.
Remote Vehicle Start
If available, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle. This button
/will be on the
RKE transmitter if the vehicle has
remote start.
To enable and disable remote start,
see “Remote Vehicle Start” under
Vehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑38.
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. Press
Qon the RKE transmitter.
The vehicle's doors will be
locked.
2. Within five seconds, press and hold
/until the turn signal
lamps flash. This confirms the
request to remote start the vehicle has been received.
Once the vehicle is started, the
parking lamps will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine
is running.
3. 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).
Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system will default to a
heating or cooling mode depending
on the outside temperature during a
remote start. When the key is turned
to ON/RUN (Key Access), or the
ON/RUN/START ignition position is
selected (Keyless Access), the
climate control system will turn on at
the setting the vehicle was set to
when the vehicle was last turned off.

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Vehicles with heated or heated and
ventilated front seats can have this
feature turn on automatically during
a remote start see“Remote Start
Heated Seats” and“Remote Start
Vented Seats” underVehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑38for
more information.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10 minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. The remote start can
only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
For example, if the vehicle has
been running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start
To shut off the engine:
.Press/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then
back off. Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
.The key is in the ignition
(Key Access) or the ignition is
in any position other than
OFF (Keyless Access).
.The transmitter is in the vehicle
(Keyless Access).
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.There is an emission control
system malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Door Locks
{WARNING
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock and unlock the door, use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the key from the
outside and the door lock knob or
switch from the inside.
From inside the vehicle with the
doors locked, pull once on the door
handle to unlock it, and a second
time to open it.
Manually locking the driver door will
also automatically lock all other
doors.
If the driver door is open or the key
is in the ignition, the driver door may
unlock. See Vehicle Personalization
on page 4‑38for more information. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
on
page 1‑3or Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access)
on page 1‑5and Power
Door Lockson page 1‑10for more
information.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are
located on the center of the
instrument panel.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock
the doors.
Q(Lock): Press to lock the doors.
See Vehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑38for more information.

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Safety Locks
Press the button on the driver door
armrest to activate the safety locks
on the passenger rear doors.
This switch also disables the rear
power windows.
Once activated, the light, located on
the switch, illuminates and goes out
when deactivated.
If the light flashes the feature may
not be working properly.
Doors
Trunk
{WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
.If the vehicle has a power
liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 8‑26.
Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from the outside
the vehicle, press the
Vbutton on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or by pressing the
touchpad above the license plate.

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Vehicle Security
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
Arming the System
To arm the system, pressQon the
RKE transmitter.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, flashes.
Press
Von the RKE transmitter to
open the trunk without setting off the
alarm. The system rearms when the
trunk is closed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Approach the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter (Keyless
Access).
.Start the engine.
The alarm automatically disarms.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed and the horn
sounds, an attempted break-in has
occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, the
Theft Attempted message will
appear on the DIC. See Key and
Lock Messages
on page 4‑36for
additional information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
(US, Can)on page 12‑16for
information regarding Part 15 of
the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and
Science Canada.
Immobilizer Operation
(Key Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms