Keys, doors, and windows 2-9 – Buick 2012 LaCrosse User Manual

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

Keys, Doors, and Windows

2-9

Climate Control System on
page 8‑4
.
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 on
page 5‑40
for more information.

Extending Engine Run Time

For a 10-minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. The remote start can
only be extended once.

When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.

For example, if the vehicle has
been running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.

The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:

.

Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold

/

until the parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work

The remote start will not operate if:

.

The key is in the ignition (key
access) or the ignition is in any
position other than OFF (keyless
access).

.

The transmitter is in the vehicle
(keyless access).

.

The hood is not closed.

.

The hazard warning flashers
are on.

.

There is an emission control
system malfunction.

.

The engine coolant temperature
is too high.

.

The oil pressure is low.

.

Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.

.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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