trunk release BUICK LUCERNE 2009 Owner's Manual
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold for
about one second to unlock the trunk. The transmission
must be in P (Park).
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps ash and
the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ash
and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds.
The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to
ON/RUN or
Lis pressed again. The ignition must
be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only RKE 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. When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen transmitters
no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters
programmed to it. See “Remote Key” underDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-49.
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Trunk
{CAUTION:
Exhaust gases may 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
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 is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine ExhaustEngine Exhaust on page 2-32.
Remote Trunk Release
On vehicles with this
feature, the remote trunk
release button
Fis
located on the instrument
panel. SeeInstrument
Panel Overview on
page 3-4.
Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature,
your vehicle must be in (P) Park or (N) Neutral.
You can also press the remote trunk release button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to open
the trunk. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-5.
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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release handle is only
intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle located inside the trunk near the latch.
This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull
the release handle to open the trunk from the inside.
Rear Seat Pass-Through
Your vehicle has a small door in the rear seat.
This door allows you to access the trunk from inside
the vehicle.
The rear seat armrest must be down for the
pass-through door to open. To release the pass-through
door, move the release lever up. To close the door,
raise it and push it until it latches.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
B.DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49
(If Equipped).
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-33.
E.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F.Audio System(s) on page 3-75.
G.Exterior Lamps on page 3-15.
H. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 2-13.
I.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.
J.Hood Release on page 5-13.
K.Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 2-44
(If Equipped).
L.Cruise Control on page 3-12.Heated Steering Wheel
on page 3-7(If Equipped).M.Parking Brake on page 2-27.
N.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-104
(If Equipped).
O.Climate Control System on page 3-21orDual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24.
P.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-6.
Q.Front Storage Area on page 2-57.
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-25.
S.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-20.
T.Glove Box on page 2-57.
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