2019 BUICK REGAL SPORTBACK remote start

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/:If equipped, press and releaseQand then immediately press and
hold
/for at least four seconds to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Vehicle Start 035.
b:If equipped, press twice to
open the liftgate.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
you to lock and unlock the doors
and access the liftgate without
removing the RKE transmitter from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The RKE transmitter should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
being opened. There are buttons on
the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0153.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 064. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds,
all passenger doors will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Similar Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
.
It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the passenger door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on
the passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.

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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen RKE
transmitters no longer work. Any
remaining RKE transmitters will
need to be reprogrammed. Each
vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new RKE transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there are two recognized RKE
transmitters. To program, the vehicle
must be off and all of the RKE
transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Place the recognized RKEtransmitters into the storage
bin with the lock icon.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 037.
3. Insert the vehicle key of the new RKE transmitter into the
key lock cylinder on the outside
of the driver door and turn the
key counterclockwise to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 4. Place the new RKE transmitter
into the storage bin with the
buttons facing up.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the RKE transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
6. Remove the RKE transmitter from the storage bin and
press
K.
To program additional RKE
transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional RKE
transmitters are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds
to exit programming mode.
7. Put the key back into the transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 037.

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Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If there are no currently recognized
RKE transmitters available, follow
this procedure to program up to
eight RKE transmitters. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle
must be off and all of the RKE
transmitters you wish to program
must be with you.1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 037.
2. Insert the vehicle key of the RKE transmitter into the key
lock cylinder on the outside of
the driver door and turn the key
to the unlock position,
counterclockwise, five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN
and then press ENGINE
START/STOP. The DIC will again display
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known RKE
transmitters will no longer work
with the vehicle. Remaining
RKE transmitters can be
relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC should now display
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new RKE transmitterinto the storage bin with the
buttons facing up. 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the RKE transmitter is
learned, the DIC will show that
it is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the RKE transmitter from the storage bin and
press
K.
To program additional RKE
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional RKE
transmitters are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds
to exit programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the transmitter.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 037.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN

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TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when you
try to start the vehicle. The DIC may
also display REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY.
To start the vehicle:
1. Place the RKE transmitter inthe storage bin with the buttons
facing up.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and ENGINE START/
STOP. See Starting the Engine
0 192 for additional information
about the vehicle's keyless
ignition with pushbutton start. Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery: 1. Press the button on the rear of the transmitter and pull the key
out. Never remove the key
without pressing the button.
2. Remove the battery cover by prying it with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade. 4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the RKE transmitter.
6. Reinsert the key.Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
/: This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear fog indicator light does not
come on during remote start. If the
vehicle has heated and ventilated
seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 066.

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Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle
may run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System029.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using remote
start:
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received. When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
15-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Turn the vehicle on before driving.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 15 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An
extension can be requested,
30 seconds after starting. This
provides a total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 15-minute period is
added to the first 15 minutes and
the engine will run for a total of
30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
. The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.

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.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an
extension, have already
been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
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
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Warning (Continued)
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
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening. To lock/unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 029.
. Use Keyless Access. See
“Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 029.
To lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon a power door
lock switch.
. Pull the door handle once to
unlock it. Pull the door handle
again to unlatch it.
. Push down on the door lock
knob on the top of the door to
lock the door. Manually locking
the driver door also
automatically locks all other
doors.

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When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the vehicle does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter,
or place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket. See“Starting the
Vehicle with a Low Transmitter
Battery” underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 029.
If the vehicle does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the transmitter
pocket, the vehicle needs service.
See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have
a new transmitter programmed to
the vehicle.
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 select the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 064.

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Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle. The driver seat may also be
moved rearward to an exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be
saved, such as power mirrors and
power steering wheel, if equipped.
Memory positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press andrelease MEM; a beep will sound.
Then immediately press and hold 1
or 2 until two beeps sound. To
manually recall these positions,
press and hold 1 or 2 until the
saved position is reached. Follow
the instructions under
“Saving
Memory Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current
driver ’s RKE transmitter number
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 029. Only
RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be
used for automatic memory recalls.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
welcome message indicating the
transmitter number may display for
the first few ignition cycles following
a transmitter change. For Seat Entry
Memory to work properly, save the
positions to the memory button (1 or
2) matching the RKE transmitter
number displayed in the DIC
welcome message. Carry the linked
RKE transmitter when entering the
vehicle. Memory adjustments may not be
available upon delivery or after
service until steps in
“Saving
Memory Positions” section are
performed.
Vehicle Personalization Settings
. To have the Seat Entry Memory
movement begin when the
vehicle is started, select the
Settings menu, then Vehicle,
then Seating Position, and then
Seat Entry Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Entry Memory”
later in this section.
. •To begin Seat Exit Memory
movement when the ignition is
turned off and the driver door is
opened, or when the ignition is
turned off with the driver door
already opened, select the
Settings menu, then Vehicle,
then Seating Position, and then
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Exit Memory”
later in this section.
. See Vehicle Personalization
0 153 for additional setting
information.