2007 BUICK LACROSSE remote start

6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener
receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”
or “Smart” button. This can usually be
found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.
7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button. The name and color of
the button may vary by manufacturer.
You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8.
8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold
the programmed Universal Home Remote
button for two seconds, then release it.
Immediately press and hold the same button
a second time for two seconds, then
release it. Immediately, press and hold the
same button a third time for two seconds,
then release.
The Universal Home Remote should now
activate your rolling-code equipped device.
To program the remaining two Universal Home
Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of
“Programming Universal Home Remote.” You do
not want to repeat Step 1, as this will erase
all previous programming from the Universal Home
Remote buttons.Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter
signals to time out or quit after several seconds
of transmission. This may not be long enough
for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal
during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate
operators are manufactured to time out in
the same manner.
If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty
programming a gate operator or garage door
opener by using the “Programming Universal
Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where
you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” with the following:
Continue to press and hold the Universal Home
Remote button while you press and release every
two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter
button until the frequency signal has been
successfully accepted by the Universal Home
Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator
light will ash slowly at rst and then rapidly.
Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” to complete.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a removable ashtray and
cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter may be
located under the climate control system.
The removable ashtray can be placed into the
front console cupholder.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way,
and let go. When the heating element is ready,
it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is
heating will not allow the lighter to back away
from the heating element when it is hot. Damage
from overheating may occur to the lighter or
heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do
not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
Do not use equipment exceeding maximum
amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature and
it is activated, the climate control system will
automatically cool the vehicle if the temperature is
greater than 90°F (32°C) and heat the vehicle if the
temperature is below 37°F (3°C). If the temperature
is between 37°F (3°C) and 90°F (32°C), the last
control setting selected when the engine was
running will be used. Normal operation and the last
setting of the climate control system will return after
the key is turned to the RUN position.
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This control has four types of operation.
Automatic can set/change the temperature
only. AUTO and temperature only will
appear on the display.
Semi-Automatic Fan can set/change the
temperature and mode. The fan operates
automatically. The temperature and mode will
appear on the display.
Semi-Automatic Mode can set/change the
temperature and fan speed. The mode
operates automatically. The fan speed and
temperature will appear on the display.
Manual can set/change the temperature,
mode and fan. The fan speed, temperature,
and mode will appear on the display.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the
climate control system will automatically regulate
the inside temperature of your vehicle when
the remote start system is activated. Normal
operation and the last setting of the climate control
system will return after the key is turned on.
Manual Operation
During daylight hours, the instrument panel
brightness control might need to be adjusted to
the highest setting, in order to see the indicator
lights for the various climate control settings.
OFF:Press this button to turn the climate control
system off.
yz(Temperature):Press these buttons to
manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle.
Press the up arrow on the driver or passenger
side to raise the temperature, and press the down
arrow to lower the temperature. The display will
show the selected temperature.
z9(Fan):Press this button to decrease the fan
speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic
operation and places the system in manual or
semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to
return to automatic operation. If the airow seems
low when the fan is at the highest setting, the
passenger compartment air lter may need to be
replaced. For more information seePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 178andScheduled
Maintenance on page 462.
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after the
vehicle is started, or comes on as the vehicle is
being driven, there may be an electrical problem
and the airbag system may not work properly.
Have the vehicle serviced right away.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not inate in
a crash, or they could even inate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If
the light does not come on then, have it xed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The
passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument
panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key
to RUN or START. SeePassenger Sensing System
on page 75for more information.
The passenger airbag
status indicator will
light ON and OFF for
several seconds
as a system check.
If you use remote start to start your vehicle from a
distance, if your vehicle has this feature, you may
not see the system check. Then, after several more
seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or
OFF to let you know the status of the right front
passenger’s frontal airbag.
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This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOOD AJAR
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when the hood is not closed
properly. Make sure that the hood is closed
completely. SeeHood Release on page 349.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOT TRANS FLUID
This message displays when the transaxle uid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning
message continues to display, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays and a chime sounds only
while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the
DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to
clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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REMOTE START DISABLED
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays if a remote start attempt is
unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the
following conditions are true when a remote
start attempt is made:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The key is in the ignition.
The hood or the doors are not closed.
There is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
The hazard warning ashers are turned on.
The maximum number of remote starts
or remote start attempts between ignition
cycles has been reached.
The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 229and “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 90for more
information.
RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the right front turn
signal bulb needs to be replaced. SeeFront Turn
Signal and Parking Lamps on page 397.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities
that allow you to program certain features to
one preferred setting. Customization features can
only be programmed to one setting on the
vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred
setting for two different drivers. The customization
features include the following:
Exterior lighting delay
Interior lighting delay
Delayed locking
Content theft
Remote keyless entry feedback
Remote start
Your vehicle may also have personalization
capabilities that allow you to program certain
features to a preferred setting for up to two drivers.The rst personalized key corresponds to
driver 1 and the second personalized key
corresponds to driver 2. The personalization
features include the following:
Radio station presets
Auto door unlock preferences
Remote keyless entry unlock preferences
All of the customization and personalization options
may not be available on your vehicle. Only the
options available will be displayed on your DIC.
The default settings for the customization and
personalization features were set when your
vehicle left the factory, but may have been
changed from their default state since then.
The customization preferences are
automatically recalled.
The driver’s personalization preferences are
recalled by using the key programmed for
driver 1 or 2.
To change customization and personalization
preferences, use the following procedure.
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FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press the option button until FOB LOCK
FEEDBACK appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to scroll through the following
choices:
OFF:There will be no feedback when locking the
vehicle.
LIGHTS:The exterior lamps will ash when you
press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
LIGHTS and HORN (default):The exterior lamps
will ash when you press the lock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter, and the horn will
sound when the lock button is pressed again
within ve seconds of the previous command.
Select one of the available choices and press the
option button while it is displayed on the DIC
to select it and move on to the next feature.
REMOTE START
If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows
the remote start to be turned off or on. The
remote start feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle using your remote
keyless entry transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 90for more information.
Press the option button until REMOTE START
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button to scroll through the following choices:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will
be enabled.
Select one of the available choices and press the
option button while it is displayed on the DIC
to select it and move on to the next feature.
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