Black plate (6,1)
Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012
2-6
Keys, Doors, and Windows
Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote
starting feature that starts the
engine from outside of the vehicle.
/
(Remote Start):
This button is
located on the RKE transmitter if the
vehicle has remote start.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
For example, some laws may
require a person using the remote
start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle could run out of fuel.
If the vehicle has the remote start
feature, the RKE transmitter
functions have an increased range
of operation. However, the range
may be less while the vehicle is
running.
There are other conditions that can
affect the performance of the
transmitter. See
for
additional information.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the vehicle:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q
on the
RKE transmitter.
3. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold
/
until
the parking lamps flash. If the
vehicle's lights cannot be seen,
press and hold
/
for at least
four seconds.
When the vehicle 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 will
operate automatically if the vehicle
has the automatic system, or at the
same setting as when the vehicle
was last turned off.
If the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system and heated
seats, the heated seats turn on
during colder outside temperatures
and shut off when the key is turned
to ON/RUN. See
Ventilated Front Seats on page 3
for more information.
The rear window defogger and
heated mirrors, if the vehicle has
them, turn on during colder outside
temperatures and turn off when the
key is turned to ON/RUN.
After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, insert and turn the
key to the ON/RUN position to drive
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is left running it
automatically shuts off after
10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done.