2008 BUICK LACROSSE Remote dic

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays when the amount of available
light outside of the vehicle is low, or the windshield
wipers have been on for about 30 seconds, and
the exterior lamps control is off or in the parking lamps
position. This message informs the driver that turning
on the exterior lamps is recommended. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 3-13for more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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.
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. See
Hood Release on page 5-11.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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 (Transmission) FLUID
This message displays when the transmission 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/retailer as soon as possible.
This message displays and a chime sounds only while
the ignition is in ON/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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KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This message displays when the battery in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.
To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on
page 2-5.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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.
KEY IN IGNITION
This message displays and a chime sounds continuously
when the driver’s door is open and the key is in
ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
This message disappears and the chiming stops when
the key is removed from the ignition.
LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the left front turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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.
LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the left rear turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on
page 5-59.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
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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.
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 3-76andRemote Vehicle Start
on page 2-8for more information.
RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the right front turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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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TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk is not closed
completely. Make sure that the trunk is closed
completely. SeeTrunk on page 2-14.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
A chime sounds when the gear position is shifted out of
PARK (P). 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.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn
signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about
0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
This message displays and a chime sounds only when
the ignition is in ON/RUN. This message clears from
the DIC if the turn signal is manually turned off, a turn is
completed, or the message is acknowledged.
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
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ALL KEYS WILL BE RESET
This screen will only display if YES was selected on the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.
Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following
settings:
CANCEL (default):The features will not be set to their
factory default settings and the DIC will return to the
PERSONAL PROGRAM menu.
OK:The features will be set to their factory default
settings, the DIC will exit the personal program menu,
and PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will display.
EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY
This feature allows you to set the amount of time the
exterior lamps remain on after the key is removed from
the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the option button until EXT LIGHT DELAY
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
15 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
15 seconds.
30 seconds (default):The exterior lamps will stay on
for 30 seconds.60 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
60 seconds.
90 seconds:The exterior lamps will stay on for
90 seconds.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED
This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to
turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed
from the ignition.
Press the option button until INT LIGHTS KEYS
REMOVED appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:Removing the key from the ignition will not
cause the interior lamps to turn on.
ON (default):Removing the key from the ignition will
cause the interior lamps to be turned on for about
25 seconds.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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DELAYED LOCKING
This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be
delayed until all of the doors have been closed for about
ve seconds.
When the delayed locking feature is enabled, it may be
activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing
one of the following:
Pressing the driver’s door power lock switch one
time while the driver’s door is open.
Pressing the passenger’s door power lock switch
one time while the passenger’s door is open.
Pressing the lock button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter one time while any door
is open.
Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is
active.
The doors may be locked immediately by repeating one
of the above actions more than one time.If a door remains open, without any other door being
opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after about
45 seconds.
If a key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the
doors. SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-12for more
information.
Press the option button until DELAYED LOCKING
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed locking of the
vehicle’s doors.
ON (default):The locking of the vehicle’s doors will be
delayed by ve seconds while a door is open after a
power door lock switch is pressed, or the lock button on
the RKE transmitter is pressed while a door is open.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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CONTENT THEFT
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
once this feature is turned on, the system will activate
if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the
correct key.
Press the option button until CONTENT THEFT appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned off.
ON (default):The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned on.
When ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will be armed when the vehicle is locked by pressing
the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the
power door lock switch. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-20andPower Door Locks on page 2-11for
more information.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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 (RKE) transmitter.
Press the option button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when locking the
vehicle.
LIGHTS:The exterior lamps will ash when you press
the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS and HORN (default):The exterior lamps will
ash when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button
is pressed again within ve seconds of the previous
command.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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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 the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-8for
more information.
Press the option button until REMOTE START appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will be enabled.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
Personalization Menu Items
The following are personalization features that allow you
to program setting for up to two drivers:
PERSONALIZE KEY
This feature allows you to personalize a key to be
recognized as key 1 or 2. A personalized key allows you
to program personalization features to a preferred
setting to correspond to key 1 or 2. If you are using a
key that has already been personalized, this screen will
not display.
Press the option button until PERSONALIZE KEY
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following settings:
NO (default):The key will not be personalized.
YES:The key will be personalized.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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