2002 BUICK LESABRE ignition

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Personal Choice Programming
The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must use
it to program this feature. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC)º in the Index.
To turn the feature on, do the following:
1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on.
Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver's power door
lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors
will lock.
3. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter. The lock delay is still off and all doors
will remain locked.
4. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter again. Lock delay is now active and all
doors will unlock.
5. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn this feature off, repeat the previous procedure.
This procedure only changes the mode for the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.Rear Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your
vehicle from the inside.
Using One of These Locks
1. Open the rear door you want to lock.
2. Move the lever located on the inside door edge,
all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
3. Close the door.
4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use.

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Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On
1. Unlock the door.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear seat won't be able to
open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults
and older children know how these security locks work,
and how to cancel the locks.
Canceling the Rear Door Lock
1. Unlock and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Lockout Protection
The power door locks will not work if the key is in the
ignition and a door is open. You can override this feature
by holding the driver's side power door lock switch for
more than three seconds.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and
close the door. Or, you may also use the button with the
lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter
after shutting the doors.
If your vehicle has a theft
-deterrent system,
see ªContent Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index.
Remote Keyless Entry System
With this feature, 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 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.

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When the lock symbol is pressed, all doors will lock, the
exterior lamps will flash once and the horn may sound.
The trunk will unlock when the trunk symbol is pressed
when the ignition is in OFF. The trunk symbol will
also work when the ignition is on, but only while the
transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Instant Alarm
When the button with the horn symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound
and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to
30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the
instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition
on. If your vehicle is equipped with the content
theft
-deterrent feature, you may also turn off the
instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key.Personal Choice Features
The following list of features, if available on your
vehicle, can be programmed to each driver's preference.

Automatic Door Locks: This feature programs
your door locks to automatically lock or unlock
when shifting in and out of PARK (P).

Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback
to the driver when the vehicle receives a command
from the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay
the actual locking of the vehicle. When all doors
have been closed, the doors will lock automatically
after five seconds.

Perimeter Lighting: When the button with the
unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the DRL, parking lamps
and back
-up lamps will turn on.
For more detailed information and programming
instructions, refer to the Index for each individual
feature listed above.

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Security Feedback
This feature provides feedback to the driver when the
vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless
entry transmitter. Feedback is only provided if all
doors are closed, the ignition is off and the RAP is
inactive. One of the following modes may be selected
for each transmitter:
Mode 1: No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
Mode 2: Parking lamps, back
-up lamps and the
DRL exterior lamps will flash twice when unlocking
the vehicle and flash once when locking the vehicle.
Mode 3: Horn chirps when all doors are unlocked
(second time the button is pressed) and when locking
the vehicle.
Mode 4: Parking lamps, back
-up lamps and the DRL
exterior lamps will flash twice each time the button with
the unlock symbol is pressed; the horn chirps when
all doors are unlocked. Parking lamps and the DRL
exterior lamps flash once and the horn chirps when
locking the vehicle.Feedback will be provided according to the mode that
has been selected. The exterior lamps will not flash if
the manual parking lamps are on.
If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must
program this feature using it. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC)º in the Index.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, do the
following to change to another mode:
1. Close all the doors and turn the ignition on.
Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver's power door
lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors
will lock.
3. Press the trunk button on the transmitter.
The security feedback will remain in its current
mode. The horn will chirp as feedback.
4. Press the trunk button again. Each time the trunk
button is pressed, the security feedback will advance
to the next mode, and the horn will chirp.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The
security feedback will remain in the most
current mode selected.

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This procedure only changes the mode for the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.
To verify the mode selected, remove the key from the
ignition and close all of the doors after you've exited
the vehicle. Press the lock button on the transmitter to
be verified and confirm the appropriate feedback.
Repeat with the unlock button.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to have additional transmitters matched
to your vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.

2-17 Trunk Release Handle
Your vehicle may be equipped with a truck release handle.
Some early production vehicles may not have this feature.
NOTICE:
The trunk release handle was not designed to
be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk release handle could damage it.
If your vehicle does have this feature, there is a
glow
-in-the-dark trunk release handle located near the
trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to
light. Pull the release handle up to open
the trunk from the inside.
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.
With the ignition off and the driver's door open, 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.

2-18 Parking at Night
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
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your
ignition key?

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.

Insert the master key into the trunk release button
and turn it to LOCK.

Lock the glove box.

Lock all doors except the driver's.

Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the master
key with you.
Content Theft-Deterrent
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have
a content theft
-deterrent
alarm system. With this
system, the SECURITY
light will flash as you open
the door (if your ignition
is off).
This light reminds you to activate the content
theft
-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
To activate the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
SECURITY light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until
the SECURITY light goes off.

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If a door is opened without the key or remote
keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off.
Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will
sound for 30 seconds. The lamps and horn will
then turn off to save battery power.
Remember, the content theft
-deterrent system won't
activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the
manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power
door lock switch with a door open, or with the remote
keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key
if the alarm has been set off.
Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

If you don't want to activate the theft
-deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked with the door
key after the doors are closed.

Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other
way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock the driver's
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm
by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm won't stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver's
window and open the driver's door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the
vehicle's lamps flash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see
ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle's lamps do
not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized service center.