Buick LaCrosse: Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time.
To start the vehicle:
1. Remove the cupholder from the center console storage area.
2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the START/STOP button. See Starting the Engine for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with pushbutton start.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter (Keyless
Access Vehicles Only)
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to five
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take appro ...
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. T ...
See also:
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
Foot type
To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the
parking brake pedal down as far as possible.
Hand type
To engage the parking ...
Cleaning the brake discs
Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function.
This delay is minimized by cleaning the brake linings.
Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior ...
Manually opening the fuel filler door
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually:
1. Open the side hatch in the trunk (on the same side as the fuel filler door).
2. Grasp the green cord with a handle.
3. Gently pull th ...
