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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012
2-10
Keys, Doors, and Windows
When the vehicle is started
remotely, the climate control remote
start. system will use the last setting
before the vehicle was shut off. See
“
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation
”
in
or
Automatic Climate Control System
on page 8
. 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
for more information.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can only be extended once.
When 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).