2007 BUICK LUCERNE lock

The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right
front passenger and the person seated directly
behind that passenger is in the ceiling above the
side windows.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and
an airbag, the airbag might not inate
properly or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury or even
death. The path of an inating airbag must
be kept clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an airbag, and
do not attach or put anything on the
steering wheel hub or on or near any
other airbag covering. Never secure
anything to the roof of your vehicle by
routing the rope or tie-down through any
door or window opening. If you do, the
path of an inating airbag will be blocked.
Do not let seat covers block the ination
path of a side impact airbag. The path of
an inating airbag must be kept clear.
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There may be some smoke and dust coming from
the vents in the deated airbags. Airbag ination
does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the
windshield or being able to steer the vehicle,
nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems following
an airbag deployment, you should seek
medical attention.Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and
turn the hazard warning ashers on when the
airbags inate. You can lock the doors, turn the
interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning
ashers off by using the controls for those features.
In many crashes severe enough to inate the
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the right front passenger
airbag.
Airbags are designed to inate only once.
After an airbag inates, you will need
some new parts for the airbag system. If you
do not get them, the airbag system will
not be there to help protect you in another
crash. A new system will include airbag
modules and possibly other parts. The service
manual for your vehicle covers the need to
replace other parts.
Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders on page 471.
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Keys.............................................................. 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 94
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 95
Doors and Locks........................................ 102
Door Locks................................................ 102
Power Door Locks..................................... 103
Delayed Locking........................................ 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 104
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 104
Lockout Protection..................................... 105
Trunk........................................................ 106
Windows...................................................... 108
Power Windows........................................ 109
Sun Visors................................................ 109
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 110
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 110
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 112
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 113
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 113
Ignition Positions....................................... 114
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 115Starting the Engine.................................... 116
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 117
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 119
Parking Brake........................................... 122
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 123
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 125
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 126
Engine Exhaust......................................... 127
Running the Engine While Parked............. 128
Mirrors......................................................... 129
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 129
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 129
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®.......................................... 129
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass........................... 130
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass........................................ 132
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 133
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror................ 134
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 134
Outside Automatic Dimming
Heated Mirror......................................... 135
OnStar
®System.......................................... 135
Section 2 Features and Controls
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One key is used for the
ignition, the driver’s door
and the glovebox lock.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer
removes the key tag from the key and gives it to the
rst owner. Each tag has a code on it that tells your
dealer or a qualied locksmith how to make extra
keys. Keep the tag in a safe place. If you lose your
key, you will be able to have a new one made easily
using the tag.
If you need a new key, contact your dealer who
can obtain the correct key code. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 466for more
information.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE 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 the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
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.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 95.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or
a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be unlatched from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can
also start your vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Your RKE transmitter, with the remote start button,
provides an increased range of 195 feet (60 m)
away. However, the range may be less while the
vehicle is running. As a result, you may need to be
closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to
turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 94.
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The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, it may be started from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See “Remote
Vehicle Start” following for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ash once to
indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through
the DIC, the horn will chirp when the lock button
is pressed again within ve seconds of the
previous press of the lock button. SeeDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 231for additional
information. Pressing the lock button may arm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 110.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within
ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If
enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will
ash once to indicate unlocking has occurred. See
DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231. Pressing
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter will disarm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 110.RKE with Remote StartRKE without Remote
Start
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for about one second to release
the trunk lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P)
for this feature to operate.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound three
times. Press and hold this button for more than
two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound
repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm will turn off
when the ignition is moved to RUN or the alarm
button is pressed again. The ignition must be in
OFF for the panic alarm to work.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE 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 eight transmitters matched
to it. See “Remote Key” underDIC Controls and
Displays on page 212.
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To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button until the
turn signal lights ash or if the vehicle’s
lights are not visible, press and hold the
remote start button for at least four seconds.
The vehicle’s doors will lock.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will
turn on and remain on while the vehicle is
running.
3. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension.
Remote start can be extended one time.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start,
and the engine is still running, turn the key to the
RUN position to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle
is left running it will automatically shut off after
10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press the remote start button until the
parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The vehicle can be started remotely two separate
times between driving sequences. The engine
will run for 10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run time by another
10 minutes within the rst 10 minute remote
start time frame, and before the engine stops.
For example, if the lock button and then the
remote start buttons are pressed again after
the vehicle has been running for ve minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run
for 15 minutes.
The additional 10 minutes are considered a
second remote vehicle start.
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