Buick 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away, however, the
operating range may be less while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this
feature, press
/ to start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2-8 for additional information.
Q(Lock): Press Q to lock all the doors. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking
lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred,
or the horn may chirp when
Q is pressed again
within five seconds from the previous press of the lock
button. See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK” under DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76 for additional
information. If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent
system, pressing
Q may also arm it. See Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-20.
" (Unlock): Press " to unlock the driver’s door. If " is
pressed again within five seconds, all remaining
doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps can
be programmed to come on for a set amount of time
when the vehicle is unlocked using the RKE transmitter.
See “EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY” under DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. If the vehicle has
the content theft-deterrent system, pressing
" on the
RKE transmitter may disarm it. See Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-20.
With Remote Start
Shown, Without Remote
Start Similar
2-5