Buick LaCrosse: Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
To start the engine using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release .
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 engine 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 remote start. system will use the last setting before the vehicle was shut off. See “Remote Start Climate Control Operation” in Automatic Climate Control System or Dual Automatic Climate Control System. 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 Cooled Seats” under Vehicle Personalization for more information.
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.
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Extending Engine Run Time
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can only be extended once.
When remote start is extended, the
second 10 minutes w ...
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All around the steering wheel
All around the steering wheel
1. Seating comfort functions
Seat, mirror, steering wheel
memory
Active seat
2. Roller sunblinds
3. Rear window safety switch
4. Power windows
5. Exter ...
Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible gea ...
Power seat (if equipped)
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision,
always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
Also, do not place ...