2019 BUICK ENCLAVE keyless remote

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1. Press the button on the bottomof the RKE transmitter to
remove the key. Never pull the
key out without pressing the
button.
2. Insert a flat, thin object and
remove the back cover.
3. Lift the battery with a flatobject.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
6. Push together the transmitter.
7. Insert the key back into the RKE transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle has a remote starting
feature that starts the engine from
outside of the vehicle.
/:This button is on the RKE
transmitter.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
For example, some laws may
require a person using the remote
start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle could run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 029.

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.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the ignition switch on and
then off.
Conditions in Which the
Remote Start Will Not Work
The vehicle cannot be started using
the remote start feature if the key is
in the ignition, the hood is open,
or there is an emission control
system malfunction.
The engine turns off during a remote
start if the coolant temperature gets
too high or if the oil pressure
gets low.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
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moving vehicle. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
seat belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by
extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
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the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
To lock/unlock the doors from the
outside:
. Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 029.
. Use the key in the driver door.
The key lock cylinder is covered
with a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from the
inside:
. Press
QorKon the power door
lock switch.
. Push down on the door lock
knob to lock a door.
. Pull the door handle once to
unlock it. Pull the door handle
again to unlatch it.

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Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
being opened. Press the button on
the door handle to open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation029.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap.
2. Lift the key upward to remove the cap.
3. Insert the key into the cylinder and turn to unlock.

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To open a rear door when the safety
lock is on:1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing
the power door lock switch,
or by using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled,
adults and older children will not be
able to open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks to
enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.Doors
Liftgate
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0211.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area
above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.

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Manual Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, pressKon
the power door lock switch or
press
Kon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within
five seconds. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 029.
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad under the liftgate handle and
lift up.
With Keyless Access, the liftgate
can be opened when locked if the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 029.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
may cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not
open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.
Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if
caught in the path of the power
liftgate. Make sure there is no one
in the way of the liftgate as it is
opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and
unsecured liftgate may result in
damage to the power liftgate
components.
The power liftgate switch is on the
driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
The modes are:
. MAX: Opens to maximum
height.

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If the ignition mode will not change
with the other transmitter or with a
transmitter in the transmitter pocket,
your vehicle needs service. If the
ignition does change modes, the
first transmitter may be faulty. See
your dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new RKE transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
RKE transmitters. Up to eight
transmitters can be programmed for
the vehicle. To program additional
transmitters, see“Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 029.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust a mirror: 1. Press
}or|to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
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automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Power Folding Mirrors
If equipped, pressgto power fold
the mirrors. Press again to unfold.
Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if
the mirrors:
. Are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
. Are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded. .
Do not stay in the unfolded
position.
. Vibrate at normal driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A noise may be heard during the
resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.
Auto Folding Mirror
If equipped, with the transmission in
P (Park), press and hold
Qon the
RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
K
on the RKE transmitter for
approximately one second to unfold.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 029.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 065.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0247. Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind
Zone Alert. See
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) 0246.
Heated Mirrors
K
:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0178.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
headlamps from behind.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.

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.Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth, or if
equipped, with the Rear Camera
Washer. See Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0124.
. The back of the vehicle has
been damaged and the position
and mounting angle of the
camera has changed.Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 028.