2019 BUICK REGAL SPORTBACK battery

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The key inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used
for all locks.To remove the key, press the button
on the rear of the transmitter and
pull the key out. Never remove the
key without pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0
356.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0366.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 362.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
. Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. .
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 029.

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Anti-Theft Locking from Any Door
When all doors are locked using the
lock/unlock button, a second press
of the button within five seconds will
activate the Anti-Theft Locking
system.
Anti-Theft Unlocking from
Any Door
When all doors are unlocked using
the lock/unlock button, the
Anti-Theft Locking system will be
deactivated.
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle
several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at
least one RKE transmitter has been
removed from the interior or none
remain in the interior.
If equipped, the fuel door will lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
Vehicle Personalization
0 153.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive
locking will then remain disabled
until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and
an RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle, the horn will chirp three
times after all doors are closed. To
turn on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0153. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display NO REMOTE DETECTED
and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven. To turn on or off,
see
Vehicle Personalization 0153.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
When the doors are locked, press
the touch pad under the emblem to
open the liftgate if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 37.

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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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Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or door
being opened. Push the button on
the door to open. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 029.
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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Manual Liftgate
Hatchback
To open the liftgate, press the
emblem on the end of the liftgate.
Unlocking all doors will also unlock
the liftgate.
Use the handle to lower and close
the liftgate. If equipped, do not
press the touch pad while closing
the liftgate. This will cause the
liftgate to be unlatched.
The liftgate can be opened when
locked if the RKE transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft) of the emblem. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation029.
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. Station Wagon
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad on the bottom of the liftgate.
Use the handle to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.

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Projected Logo
If equipped, a vehicle logo will be
projected for one minute onto the
ground near the rear bumper when
an RKE transmitter is detected
within approximately 2 m (6 ft) from
the rear bumper. The projected logo
may not be visible under brighter
daytime conditions.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-FreeOperation Detection Zone
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo Detection Zone
The projected logo shows where to
kick toward the rear bumper. The projected logo will not be
restarted using the same RKE
transmitter unless it has been out of
range for longer than 20 seconds.
If an RKE transmitter is again
detected within approximately 2 m
(6 ft) of the liftgate, or another kick
has been detected, the one-minute
timer will be reset.
The projected logo will not work
under these conditions:
.
The vehicle battery is low.
. The transmission is not in
P (Park).
. Hands Free Liftgate Operation is
set to off in vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0153.
. Power liftgate is turned off.
. The vehicle remains parked for
72 hours or more, with no RKE
transmitter use or Keyless
Access operation. To re-enable,
press any button on the RKE
transmitter or open and close a
vehicle door. The projected logo will not work for
a single RKE transmitter when a
transmitter:
.
Has been left within
approximately 5 m (15 ft) of the
liftgate for several minutes.
. Has been left inside the vehicle
and all vehicle doors are closed.
. Has approached the area
outside of the liftgate five times
within 10 minutes.
Lens CleaningUse a soft, damp cloth to clean the
recessed lens.

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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
ActionHands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
RKE transmitter entering projected
logo detection zone Operative
On for one minute
RKE transmitter left inside projected
logo detection zone for minimum of
10 minutes Operative
Off until RKE transmitter button press
or a door is opened and closed
RKE transmitter brought in and out of
projected logo detection zone five
times or more within 10 minutes Operative
Off for one hour or until RKE
transmitter button press or a door is
opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than
72 hours Operative
Off until RKE transmitter button press
or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled in
vehicle personalization Non-operative
Off