2013 BUICK LACROSSE remote control

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When selecting Bluetooth audio as
a source, the radio may source to
the Bluetooth Audio Paused screen
with no audio playing. Press play on
the device or push
kto begin
playback. This may happen
depending on how the device
communicates over Bluetooth.
Some phones support sending
Bluetooth music information to
display on the radio. When the radio
receives this information, it will
check to see if any album art is
available and display it.
When playing music on the radio
from a Bluetooth device, make sure
the Bluetooth device is unlocked
and the intended music application
is showing on the home screen.
For iPhone/iPod touch and iPad
devices, Bluetooth Audio will not
work if the device is connected
through the USB and Bluetooth at
the same time.
Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
The vehicle may be equipped with a
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle's infotainment
system.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, two rear seat
video display screens, audio/video
jacks, two wireless headphones,
and a remote control.
To use the rear seat displays:
1. Insert a DVD into the navigation radio or an attached auxiliary
video source.
2. Press Rear Screens from theHome Page to display the AV
screen.
3. Press Display 1 for left videoscreen or Display 2 for right
video.

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4. Select the DVD or AUX videosource.
Before Driving
In severe or extreme weather, the
RSE system may not work until the
temperature is within the operating
range of above −20°C (−4°F) and
below 60°C (140°F). Heat or cool
the vehicle until it is within the
operating range.
Global Off
Depending on the infotainment
system, the RSE system may have
Global Off. This feature disables all
RSE system features. Press and
hold the radio power button for more
than three seconds to enable Global
Off. The RSE status icon will
indicate disabled. To turn the Global
Off feature off:
.Press and hold the radio power
button for more than
three seconds.
.Select Rear Screens from the
Home Page, then change
Display Source to DVD or AUX.
.Insert or eject any disc.
.Press the Remote Control power
button.
.Cycle the ignition.
Headphones
1. Battery cover
2. Channel 1 or 2 switch
3. Power button
4. Volume control
5. Power indicator light
RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones. Channel 1
is dedicated to the DVD player,
and Channel 2 is dedicated
to any external auxiliary device
connected to the A/V jacks.

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Power for auxiliary devices is not
supplied by the infotainment system.
To use the auxiliary inputs:
1. Connect the auxiliary devicecables to the A/V jacks.
2. Turn on the power to the auxiliary device and the RSE
video screen.
Changing the Source on the Video
Display Screens
The source for the video screens
can be changed.
Press the AUX button on the remote
control:
1. To change the source of both video screens from the DVD
player to the auxiliary device.
2. A second time to change the left video screen source to the DVD
player and the right video screen
to the auxiliary device.
3. A third time to change the left video screen source to the
auxiliary device and the right
video screen to the DVD player. 4. A fourth time to change the
source of both video screens to
the DVD player.
How to Change the RSE Video
Screen Settings
To change the screen display mode,
brightness, and language from the
remote control:
1. Press
z.
2. Use
n,q,p,oandrto
select the settings.
3. Press
zagain to exit.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or
auxiliary inputs can be heard
through the wireless headphones or
vehicle speakers.
The RSE system transmits the
audio signal to the wireless
headphones if an audio signal is
available. See “Headphones” earlier
in this section. The front seat passengers can listen
to audio from the A/V jacks through
the vehicle speakers by selecting
Rear AUX as the source on the
radio.
Video Screens
The video screens are in the back
of the driver and front passenger
seats.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button on the
seatback console.

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2. Move the screen to the desiredviewing position.
Push the video screen down into its
locked position when it is not in use,
the screen turns off automatically.
Only the left RSE seatback console
contains the infrared transmitters for
the wireless headphones and may
be visible as eight illuminated LEDs.
These LEDs are not on the right
video screen. Both seatback
consoles contain an infrared
receiver for the remote control. They
are at the top of each console.
Notice: Avoid directly touching
the video screen, as damage may
occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screens” later in this section for
more information.
Video Screen Input Jack
Each video screen has a video input
jack to allow video cables to be
connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video
game system. This signal will override any video provided by the
RSE. The RSE system must be on
for this input to operate.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at
the transmitter window at either
seatback console and press the
power button. Direct sunlight or very
bright light could affect the ability of
the RSE transmitter to receive
signals from the remote control.
Check the batteries if the remote
control does not seem to be
working. See
“Battery Replacement”
later in this section. Objects
blocking the line of sight could also
affect the function of the remote
control.
If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the
Radio DVD slot, the remote control
Obutton can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The infotainment system can
also turn on the video screen
display. See CD Player on page 36.
Use the infotainment system to turn
the video screen display on.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place.

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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press to turn the video
screens on and off.
P(Illumination): Press to turn the
remote control backlight on. The
backlight times out after several
seconds if no other button is
pressed.
v(Title): Press to return to the
main menu of the DVD. This
function could vary for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press to access
the DVD menu. The DVD menu is
different on every DVD. Use the
navigation arrows to move the
cursor. After making a selection
press the enter button. This button
only operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press to select the
highlighted choice in any menu.
z(Display Menu): Press to adjust
the brightness, screen display
mode, and display the
language menu.
q(Return): Press to exit the
current active menu and return to
the previous menu. This button
operates only when the display
menu or a DVD menu is active.
c(Stop): Press to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD.
Press twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press to start
playing a DVD. Press to pause a
DVD while it is playing. Press again
to continue playing. Depending on the infotainment
system in the vehicle, DVD
playback may be slowed down by
pressing
sthen[. Reverse
slow play by pressing
sthenr.
Press
sagain to cancel slow play.
t(Previous Track/Chapter):
Press to go to the start of the
current track or chapter. Press again
to go to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the
previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter): Press to
go to the beginning of the next
chapter or track. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.

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r(Fast Reverse):Press to
quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To
stop fast reversing a DVD video,
press
s. To stop fast reversing a
DVD audio or CD, release
r. This
button might not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
[(Fast Forward): Press to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast
forwarding a DVD video, press
s.
To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio
or CD, release
[. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
e(Audio): Press to change audio
tracks on DVDs that have this
feature when the DVD is playing.
{(Subtitles): Press to turn ON/
OFF subtitles and to move through
subtitle options when a DVD is
playing.
AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch
the video display between the DVD
player and an auxiliary source.
d(Camera): Press to change the
camera angle on DVDs that have
this feature when the DVD is
playing.
\(Clear) (If Available): Press this
button within three seconds after
inputting a numeric selection, to
clear all numeric inputs.
}10 (Double Digit Entries) (If
Available): Press this button to
select chapter or track numbers
greater than 9. Press this button
before inputting the number.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):
The numbered keypad provides the
capability of direct chapter or track
number selection.
Replacing the Remote Control
If the remote control becomes lost
or damaged, a new universal
remote control can be purchased.
Use a Toshiba
®code set for
replacement universal remote
controls.

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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control
batteries:
1. Slide back the rear cover on theremote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Remove the batteries from the
remote control if unused for an
extended period of time.Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be turned to
ON/RUN or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The picture does not fill the screen.
There are black borders on the top
and bottom or on both sides or it
looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in
the setup menu by pressing the
display menu button on the remote
control.
In auxiliary mode, the picture moves
or scrolls. Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
The remote control does not work. Check that there is no obstruction between the remote control and the
transmitter window.
Check for low or incorrectly installed
batteries.
After stopping the player, pressing
play will sometimes start the DVD
where left off or at the beginning. If the stop button was pressed one
time, the DVD player resumes
playing where the DVD was
stopped. If the stop button was
pressed two times the DVD player
begins to play from the beginning of
the DVD.

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Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)
ProblemRecommended Action
The auxiliary source is running but
there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is
in the auxiliary source mode by
pressing the AUX button on the
remote control.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
Sometimes the wireless headphone
audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low
batteries, reception range,
interference from cell phone towers,
or cell phones being used in the
vehicle.
Check that the headphones are on
correctly using the L (left) and R
(right) on the headphones.
Check that the headphones are
positioned properly with the
headband across the top of
the head.
I lost the remote and/or the
headphones. See your dealer for assistance.
The DVD is playing, but there is no
picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is
sourced to the DVD player by
pressing the AUX button on the
remote control.
DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message
depends on which radio the vehicle
has. The video screen may display
one of the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error or
Mechanical Error:
There are disc
load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error or Unknown
Format: The disc is inserted with
the disc label wrong side up, or if
the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error or Disc Error:
The disc is not from a correct
region.
No Disc Inserted: No disc is
present when the
Xis pressed on
the infotainment system.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion can occur when
operating cell phones, scanners, CB
radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax,
or walkie talkies.