2020 BUICK ENCLAVE battery

Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The key inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is used for
the driver door. To remove the key, press the button
on the bottom of the RKE
transmitter and pull the key out.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Assistance if
locked out of the vehicle. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0 348 .
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 358 .
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement
0 354 .
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 ” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.

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12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate
handle 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 17 .
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 transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have
up to eight transmitters matched
to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there are two recognized
transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all of the transmitters, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Press the button on the side of
the RKE transmitter near the
bottom and pull the key out.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
2. Place the two recognized
transmitters in the cupholder.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder
cap on the driver door handle.
See Door Locks 0 17 . Insert
the vehicle key of the new
transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the driver door
handle and turn the key,
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.
4. Remove the top tray and the
rubber mat inside the center
console storage area. Place
the new transmitter into the
transmitter pocket.

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14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Remove the top tray and the
rubber mat inside the center
console storage area. Place
the new transmitter into the
transmitter pocket.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is learned
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and
press the transmitter
K or
Qbutton.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4 – 6.
When all additional 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 0 17 . Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery When the vehicle is started, if the
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC
may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE. The DIC
may also display REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To start the vehicle: 1. Remove the top tray and the
rubber mat inside the center
console storage area. Place
the new transmitter into the
transmitter pocket.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the
transmitter soon 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.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 15To replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the bottom
of 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. Remove the old battery using a
flat, nonmetal object.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side toward the back cover.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter.
6. 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 0 8 .

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18 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
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.
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 Operation 0 8 . Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle to the
open position and hold it open
until cap removal is complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot at
the bottom of the cap and lift
the key upward.
3. Move the cap rearward and
remove. 4. Insert the key into the cylinder
and turn to unlock.

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22 Keys, Doors, and Windows (RKE) transmitter twice within
five seconds. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8 .
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 liftgate. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 8 .
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
{ WarningYou 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.
.
3/4: Opens to a reduced height
that can be set from 3/4 to fully
open. Use to prevent the liftgate
from opening into overhead
obstructions such as a garage
door or roof-mounted cargo. The
liftgate can be manually opened
all the way.
.
OFF: Opens manually only.

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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Projected Logo If equipped with this feature, 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). The
projected logo may not be visible
under brighter daytime conditions.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free
Operation Detection Zone
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo
Detection Zone
The projected logo shows where the
kicking motion is to take place. The projected logo will only be
available for this RKE transmitter
after it has been out of range for at
least 20 seconds.
If an RKE transmitter is again
detected within approximately 2 m
(6 ft) of the liftgate, or another
hands-free operation 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 Control is
set to Off in vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 137 .
.
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 2 m (6 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 Cleaning
Clean the recessed lens using a
soft, damp cloth.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 27Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo AvailabilityAction Hands-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