1998 BUICK REGAL door lock

Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed mode
of the Programmable
Automatic Power Door Locks.
Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking allows the doors to be locked while
passengers are exiting the vehicle. This feature also
provides
a brief time period after all the doors are
closed, but before the doors are locked, in which the
doors may be reopened. Delayed Locking
is user
programmable for the enabling or disabling of
the feature.
Delayed Locking is activated when a door lock switch is
pressed while the key is not
in the vehicle’s ignition, and
a
door is open, The door lock switch may be either the
lock switch on the door or the lock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter (see “Remote Keyless Entry”
later in this section for more details). The doors do not
lock when the lock switch is pressed, but instead, three
chimes are heard. These chimes indicate that the
Delayed Locking function has been activated. You
have three actions possible once Delayed Locking
is activated:
1. Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock
switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition.
2. Override the Delayed Locking feature and lock the
doors immediately by pressing the lock switch a
second time.
3. Let the Delayed Locking feature complete the
locking of the vehicle.
If you wish to let the Delayed Locking feature complete
the locking
of the vehicle, no additional action is
required. The Delayed Locking feature will lock the
doors automatically after all the doors have been closed
for a period
of five seconds. During this five second
period, any door may be reopened, at which time the
three possible actions shown above are again available.
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You may also customize your vehicle to activate the
Delayed Locking feature as described above, or you
may choose to completely disable the feature at all
times.
If disabled, the power door locks will activate
immediately when a power door lock switch is pressed.
The enabled/disabled state of the Delayed Locking
feature will be toggled when you perform the following
sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key
in RUN:
1. Apply your regular brakes.
2. Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While
holding the door unlock switch, cycle the transaxle
out of and back into PARK (P).
After an initial transaxle cycle, each additional cycle
will toggle the enable/disable state of the Delayed
Locking feature. During this procedure, the chime will
sound, providing you with feedback. A single chime
will be heard if the Delayed Locking feature is disabled
and two chimes will be heard if the feature is enabled.
When the door unlock switch is released, the vehicle
will remain in the most recent operating mode.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door. (Also see “Delayed Locking” in this
section for more information.)
Remote Keyless Entry
You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your
trunk from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed mode of the Delayed
Locking feature.
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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization
to
use this equipment.
This system has a range of about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30
feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range.
This
is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If
the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand
closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work,
try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take
a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Operation
Press UNLOCK once to
unlock the driver’s door and
to turn on the interior lamps
(see “Illumination on
Remote Activation” in the
Index for more details).
Press
UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all
the doors. To lock all doors, press
LOCK. To unlock the
trunk, press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The trunk will only unlock
if your
transaxle is in PARK
(P).
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Security Feedback
Security Feedback provides audible and/or visible
feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock
command has been received and executed. Your
vehicle’s ignition must be off for this feature to work.
You may select one of four operating modes for
reception of a lock command. You may also select one
of four operating modes for reception of an unlock
command. The selection and programming of the lock
and unlock operating modes are independent of each
other. The following modes are available for either lock
or unlock verification:
Mode 1: No Verification
Mode 2: Horn Chirp only
Mode 3: Headlamp Flash only
Mode &Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash The operating
mode of the Security Feedback lock
feature will be changed when you perform the following
sequence with your vehicle’s doors closed and the
ignition key in
RUN:
1.
2.
Press and hold the power door lock switch. While
holding the door lock switch, press and release the
remote keyless entry
(RKE) transmitter lock button.
This will initialize the customization mode. While in
the customization mode, the feature will sound the
number of chimes corresponding to the current
Security Feedback lock mode.
Each additional press of the
RKE transmitter lock button
will cause your vehicle
to advance the lock mode by
one, starting from the current lock mode. If cycled
beyond lock Mode
4, the vehicle will enter lock Mode 1.
During this procedure, the feature will sound the number
of chimes corresponding to the current lock mode,
providing you with feedback. When the door lock
switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most
recent lock mode.
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The operating mode of the Security Feedback unlock
feature will be changed when you perform
the following
sequence with your vehicle’s doors closed and the
ignition key
in RUN:
1.
2.
Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While
holding the door unlock switch, press and release the
RKE transmitter unlock button. This will initialize
the customization mode.
While in the customization mode, the feature will
sound the number of chimes corresponding
to the
current unlock mode.
Each additional press of the
RKE transmitter unlock
button will cause your vehicle to advance the unlock
mode by
one, starting from the current unlock mode. If
cycled beyond unlock Mode
4, the vehicle will enter
unlock Mode 1. During this procedure, the feature will
sound the number of chimes corresponding to the
current unlock mode, providing you with feedback.
When the door unlock switch is released,
the vehicle
will remain in
the most recent unlock mode.
Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed mode of the lock and
unlock Security Feedback features.
Illumination on Remote Activation
This feature provides interior illumination when a
remote keyless entry door unlock command is received
and executed by your vehicle.
Your vehicle’s ignition
must be off for the Illumination
on Remote Activation
feature to work. The interior lamps will illuminate until
your vehicle’s ignition
is turned to RUN or until an
illumination period of
40 seconds has elapsed. If a door
is opened during the illumination period, the timed
illumination will be canceled, and the interior lamps will
remain on since a door is open.
Instant Alarm
This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing
a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your
vehicle’s ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to
work. When you press the special horn button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle’s
headlamps will flash, the horn will honk repeatedly, and
your interior lamps will illuminate, attracting attention if
you need it. The alarm will continue until:
1. You press the alarm button on the RKE transmitter a
second time.
2. The vehicle’s ignition is in RUN.
3. An alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed.
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Trunk Lock Parking at Night
To unlock
the trunk from the outside, insert the door key
and turn it.
You can also press the car symbol on your
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can
make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always
do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them
in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key?
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables in
a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition
switch, the switch is in
LOCK. It’s also the only position
from which
you can remove your key. This position
locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
OF” (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel. Use
OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed
or towed.
RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after
you start your vehicle. With the engine off, you
can use
RUN to display some of your warning and
indicator lights.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in
OFF, LOCK or
ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn
it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
In case you cannot remove your key from the ignition,
find the access slot which is located underneath the
steering column below the lock cylinder.
To use this slot, remove the trim cap. Insert a key or
screwdriver into the access slot and rotate the lock
cylinder. You will now be able to remove your key from
the ignition. Be sure to replace the trim cap after use.
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Windows
Power Windows
Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the
windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each
passenger’s door has a switch for its own window. The driver’s
window switch has
an express-down
feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of
the switch, and the driver’s window will open
a small
amount.
If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way
down, the window will go all the way down.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
front
of the switch.
The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out
switch. Press
LOCK to stop front and rear passengers
from using their window switches. The driver can still
control all the windows with the lock on. Press the other
side of the
LOCK button for normal window operation.
Horn
Press anywhere near the horn symbols on your steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
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