2017 BUICK LACROSSE ignition

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (Key Fob)
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors.
Trunk
Press twice to open the
trunk.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The exterior lamps will flash and the horn
will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press
it again to cancel the alarm.
Door Key
Press the button on the back of the
transmitter to pull out the door key.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and
remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the
Lock button and
then immediately press and hold the
button until the turn signal lamps flash to
start the engine from outside the vehicle.
After entering the vehicle, turn on the
ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will
run for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps
to run the engine for an additional
10 minutes. A remote start can be
extended once.
• Press and hold the
button until
the parking lamps turn off to cancel a
remote start.
Remote Start and Heated/Vented Seats
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Select the remote start heated or vented
seat option in the Vehicle Settings to have
the heated/vented seats turn on during a
remote start. The seat button indicators
do not illuminate and the temperature
performance of the unoccupied seat may
be reduced during a remote start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Keyless Access System
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and trunk without
removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The trans­
mitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or the trunk.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the bottom of the Buick emblem above the license plate to open the trunk.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the Keyless Locking and Unlocking settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the
Vehicle Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.F Optional equipment

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Start the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green indicator on the but
-ton will illuminate.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to
turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is
weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the
center console storage area to enable the engine
to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
With the vehicle stopped, press the Park (P) button on top of the shift lever to shift into
Park. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door
is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof
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Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator
on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the engine. While driving, when
the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine
stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the
engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal
or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and
turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low or the battery has been disconnected.
• The current climate control or defog settings have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Keyless (Pushbutton) Start
Auto Engine Stop/Start
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Front Seats
Power Seat AdjustmentA. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move
the seat forward or rearward and to tilt,
raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or
raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment
Press the round control to adjust the
lumbar support.
D. Massage
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Press the control button to turn the
massage feature on/off. It will turn off
after 10 minutes.
Memory Seat
With the driver’s seat, power steering columnF and power outside mirrors in the
desired position, press and release the SET button. A beep will sound. Immediately
press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound. Repeat the steps using button 2 for a
second driver and the
Exit button to set the exit position.

To recall the setting, press and hold button 1 or 2 or the [ Exit button until the
stored position is reached.
To set the Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort
and Convenience.
Auto Heated/Vented Seat
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The auto heated or vented seats will turn on automatically when the ignition is on at the
level required by the vehicle’s interior temperature.
To turn the Auto Heated/Vented Seats feature on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle >
Comfort and Convenience.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
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Folding Rear Seatbacks
1. Press the button at the base of the head restraint post to lower the head restraint.
2. Use the door key from the RKE transmitter in the mini-buckle slot to disconnect the
mini-latch of the center safety belt.
3. Pull the release handle in the trunk to release the seatback.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
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Electronic Precision Shift
Selective Ride Control
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The automatic transmission shift lever always starts in a center position, represented by
a dot on the shift pattern displayed on top of the shift lever. The selected gear position
illuminates in red. After shifting, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button on top of the lever to shift into Park.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park unless
the ignition is on, the brake pedal is applied,
and the button on the side of the lever is
pressed.
Reverse – Press the button on the side of the
lever and move the lever forward and then
left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move and hold the lever forward
for 1/2 second to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for
an extended period. It will automatically shift
into Park.
Drive – Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode – With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the lever to activate Manual
Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift.
Pull back on the lever again to return to Drive.
Automated Car Wash Mode
To place the transmission in Neutral with the engine running:
1. While pressing the brake pedal, open the driver's door and then shift to Neutral.
2. The indicator should show N. If it does not, select Neutral again.
3. Upon returning to the vehicle, shift into Park.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Selective Ride Control automatically adjusts
the suspension and steering settings in real
time. There are two driving modes.
TOUR – Default mode used for normal city
and highway driving.
SPORT – Press the SPORT button on the
center of the instrument panel when road
conditions or personal preference demands
more responsive, controlled steering and
handling. Press the button again to return to Tour mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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