2005 BUICK LACROSSE trunk release

Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
If your vehicle has this feature, both sides of the rear
seatback can be folded down in the vehicle. Make sure
the front seat is not reclined. If it is, the rear seatback
may not fold down all the way.
To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch, if
equipped, by using a pointed object to press the
release button.2. Pull forward on the
seatback tab located
on the outboard side
of the rear seat
cushion to fold the
seatback down.
This gives direct access to the trunk.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it
is locked.
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press this button to
release the trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P)
for this feature to operate.
L(Remote Alarm):Press this button to activate an
alarm. The ignition must be in off or accessory for
the alarm to work. When the alarm button is pressed,
the headlamps will ash and the horn will sound
repeatedly for two minutes. The alarm will turn off when
the ignition is moved to RUN or the alarm button is
pressed again.
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 GM dealer. Remember to
bring any additional transmitters so they can also
be re-coded to match the new transmitter. Once your
dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. The vehicle can
have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
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 will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle’s
DIC will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter
battery is low.
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.
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Power Door Locks
To lock or unlock all doors
from inside the vehicle,
use the power door
lock switch located on
either front door armrest.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors. Press
the top of the switch to unlock all doors.
The driver’s and front passenger’s power door lock
switch also releases the trunk lid. Press the top of the
switch for approximately one and a half seconds to open
the trunk.
If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, the
vehicle is programmed from the factory to arm the
system with the power door lock switch. If your vehicle
has a Driver Information Center (DIC) this feature
can be turned off. See “Content Theft” underDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors for
ve seconds after the last door is closed. Two chimes
will sound when the power door lock switch or the LOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed when a door is open. The chimes indicate that
the delayed locking feature is on. If your vehicle has
a Driver Information Center (DIC), a warning will
be displayed.
The doors can be locked immediately by pressing the
power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the
transmitter a second time.
The delayed locking feature will not activate when the
ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
You can program this feature on or off through the
Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped. See
“Delayed Locking” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-71.
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Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-30.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 2-4for more
information.
The ignition must be off, or the transaxle must be in
PARK (P), to unlock the trunk.
Remote Trunk Release
This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the
vehicle using the power door lock switch.
Press and hold the top of
the driver’s or front
passenger’s power
door lock switch for
one and one-half seconds
to unlock the trunk.
The vehicle must be in PARK (P) to unlock the trunk.
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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located on the trunk latch of the trunk lid.
This handle will glow following exposure to light. If ever
needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to
open the trunk from the inside.
Tie-Down Feature
Your vehicle has a tie-down feature inside the trunk lid
that can be used to secure the trunk lid when large
items are stored in the trunk.
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