Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10999169) -
2018 - crc - 3/28/17
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Door Locks
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Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
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Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
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Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
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Warning (Continued)
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
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Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from the
outside, press
Q
or
K
on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or use the key in the
door. The key cylinder is covered
with a cap. See
To lock or unlock the doors from the
inside:
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Press
Q
or
K
on a power door
lock switch.
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Pulling the door handle once will
unlock the door. Pulling the door
handle again will unlatch it.