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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 eAssist Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-25 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-12 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear ...
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 eAssist Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-25 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-12 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear ...
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... Wiper/Washer on page 4‑2. G. Front Storage on page 5‑3. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑29. R. See Automatic Transmission on page 5‑2. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑16 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑25. P. See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑18. B. Turn and Lane...
... Wiper/Washer on page 4‑2. G. Front Storage on page 5‑3. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑29. R. See Automatic Transmission on page 5‑2. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑16 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑25. P. See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑18. B. Turn and Lane...
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... which can be used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start the distance will work up to lock all doors. The key can be on page 2‑3. On vehicles with this owner manual. 7 : Press and release one time to unlock the driver door or all locks. ...Press again to extend the key. Remote Vehicle Start Press the button to cancel the panic alarm. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or...
... which can be used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start the distance will work up to lock all doors. The key can be on page 2‑3. On vehicles with this owner manual. 7 : Press and release one time to unlock the driver door or all locks. ...Press again to extend the key. Remote Vehicle Start Press the button to cancel the panic alarm. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or...
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... Operation on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Power Door Locks From inside the vehicle, use the key, or press Q or K on and then off . Press to unlock the doors. The engine will turn off . See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8. Canceling...
... Operation on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Power Door Locks From inside the vehicle, use the key, or press Q or K on and then off . Press to unlock the doors. The engine will turn off . See Power Door Locks on page 2‑8. Canceling...
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Roof Sunroof ...2-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-10 Power ...Trunk ...2-12 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-18 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) ...2-13 2-13 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-17 2-17 Windows Windows ...2-18 Power ...
Roof Sunroof ...2-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-10 Power ...Trunk ...2-12 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-18 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) ...2-13 2-13 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-17 2-17 Windows Windows ...2-18 Power ...
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...and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing... used for many reasons; Children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move . The key that is a key access vehicle. The windows will function with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for the ignition and all locks if...
...and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing... used for many reasons; Children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move . The key that is a key access vehicle. The windows will function with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for the ignition and all locks if...
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Keep in the RKE operating range: . Check the location. If locked out of the vehicle, see your dealer if a new key is needed. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑20 for service. Other vehicles or ...such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may be blocking the signal. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The transmitter ...
Keep in the RKE operating range: . Check the location. If locked out of the vehicle, see your dealer if a new key is needed. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑20 for service. Other vehicles or ...such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may be blocking the signal. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The transmitter ...
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... Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for at least two seconds to lock all doors. See Remote Vehicle Start on the keys are disabled when there is a key is started. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. / (Remote Vehicle Start): The turn signal... indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see "Locking Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing Q may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. RKE without Remote Start Shown Q (Lock): Press to sound the panic...
... Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for at least two seconds to lock all doors. See Remote Vehicle Start on the keys are disabled when there is a key is started. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. / (Remote Vehicle Start): The turn signal... indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see "Locking Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing Q may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. RKE without Remote Start Shown Q (Lock): Press to sound the panic...
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... Personalization on the touch pad located above the license plate to the vehicle will unlock and open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is opened . Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have up on page 5‑40. The RKE transmitter should be within range. Any remaining transmitters will...
... Personalization on the touch pad located above the license plate to the vehicle will unlock and open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is opened . Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have up on page 5‑40. The RKE transmitter should be within range. Any remaining transmitters will...
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...you wish to program must be programmed to exit programming mode. 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 complete. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3,... 4 or 5. The transmitter pocket is one recognized transmitter. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to five transmitters. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT...
...you wish to program must be programmed to exit programming mode. 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 complete. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3,... 4 or 5. The transmitter pocket is one recognized transmitter. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to five transmitters. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT...
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...REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Press the ignition. The cupholder will again show READY FOR REMOTE # 1. 4. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to access the transmitter pocket. 5. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑20 for 10... BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. To start the vehicle. The DIC displays will need to program the next transmitter. 6. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. The transmitter pocket is learned the DIC will no longer work with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery...
...REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Press the ignition. The cupholder will again show READY FOR REMOTE # 1. 4. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to access the transmitter pocket. 5. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑20 for 10... BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. To start the vehicle. The DIC displays will need to program the next transmitter. 6. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. The transmitter pocket is learned the DIC will no longer work with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery...
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... laws may restrict the use the last setting before the vehicle was shut off after completing Step 2, press and hold / until it toward the key blade. 4. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Immediately after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition...long as the engine is started from outside the vehicle. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN (key access), or select the ON/RUN/ START ignition position (keyless access), to the transmitter. See "Remote Start Climate Control Opertation" in Automatic ...
... laws may restrict the use the last setting before the vehicle was shut off after completing Step 2, press and hold / until it toward the key blade. 4. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Immediately after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition...long as the engine is started from outside the vehicle. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN (key access), or select the ON/RUN/ START ignition position (keyless access), to the transmitter. See "Remote Start Climate Control Opertation" in Automatic ...
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...and 10 minutes are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle is not in any of the following: . 2-9 Conditions in the vehicle (keyless access). Keys, Doors, and Windows Climate Control System on the hazard warning flashers. When the remote start is in P (Park). . . . Aim the RKE... "Remote Start Heated Seats" and "Remote Start Cooled Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on automatically during a remote start immediately. The key is in the ignition (key access) or the ignition is extended, the second 10 minutes will run for more information. Vehicles with heated or heated and ...
...and 10 minutes are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle is not in any of the following: . 2-9 Conditions in the vehicle (keyless access). Keys, Doors, and Windows Climate Control System on the hazard warning flashers. When the remote start is in P (Park). . . . Aim the RKE... "Remote Start Heated Seats" and "Remote Start Cooled Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on automatically during a remote start immediately. The key is in the ignition (key access) or the ignition is extended, the second 10 minutes will run for more information. Vehicles with heated or heated and ...
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... suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. To lock and unlock the doors from inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key. To lock the doors from the outside, use the power door lock switch or door lock knob. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the...
... suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. To lock and unlock the doors from inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key. To lock the doors from the outside, use the power door lock switch or door lock knob. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the...
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...Press to signal that the delayed locking feature is closed. You will hear three chimes to lock all This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be working properly. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on when activated. Press ...o { to deactivate the lockout switch. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors...
...Press to signal that the delayed locking feature is closed. You will hear three chimes to lock all This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be working properly. Pressing the power lock switch twice or the lock button on when activated. Press ...o { to deactivate the lockout switch. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors...
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Doors Trunk Remote Trunk Release { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be seen or smelled. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) . Close all of the windows. Fully open the trunk from outside air and set the fan speed to a setting that ...
Doors Trunk Remote Trunk Release { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be seen or smelled. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) . Close all of the windows. Fully open the trunk from outside air and set the fan speed to a setting that ...
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...;11. The system rearms when the trunk is an emergency trunk release handle located inside . however, they do not make it could damage the handle. Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as it impossible to open the trunk without setting...
...;11. The system rearms when the trunk is an emergency trunk release handle located inside . however, they do not make it could damage the handle. Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as it impossible to open the trunk without setting...
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...horn sounds, an attempted break-in the vehicle and automatically disarms How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is a problem with the system. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-...If the engine still does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on page 13‑20 for additional information. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start and the security light stays on . If the alarm has been activated, the THEFT ATTEMPTED ...
...horn sounds, an attempted break-in the vehicle and automatically disarms How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is a problem with the system. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-...If the engine still does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on page 13‑20 for additional information. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start and the security light stays on . If the alarm has been activated, the THEFT ATTEMPTED ...
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...light stays on . Or, you may try again. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. See "No Remote Detected" under Key and Lock Messages on briefly when the ignition is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. The vehicle is turned on , there ...vehicle. Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-15 The security light, located in the ...
...light stays on . Or, you may try again. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. See "No Remote Detected" under Key and Lock Messages on briefly when the ignition is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. The vehicle is turned on , there ...vehicle. Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-15 The security light, located in the ...
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... passenger side mirror is curved so more information. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the control knob to adjust the mirror. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors These mirrors can be seen from the driver seat. Check the...
... passenger side mirror is curved so more information. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the control knob to adjust the mirror. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors These mirrors can be seen from the driver seat. Check the...