Buick Regal: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter will work up to 20m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
The following buttons are on the transmitter:
(Lock): Press to lock all
doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking; see “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization .
The fuel door will be locked when the doors are locked.
If any door is open when is
pressed, all doors lock. These settings can be modified. See “Unlocked Door Anti
Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization
Pressing may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System
.
(Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors; see “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization . The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization
.
Pressing may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System
.
(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and holdto open the trunk.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold
for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until
is pressed again, or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
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.
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. See your dealer to have new transmitters programmed
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 .
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer to replace the battery.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
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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 ...
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SRS airbag system warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the SRS airbag system
warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds and turn off. This shows
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Steering
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