2023 BUICK ENCLAVE key battery

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The key inside the remote key is used for
the driver door.
To remove the key, press the button on the
bottom of the remote key 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. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
0 338. With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview
0 346.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0343.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation”
following.
The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote
Key 07.
Q:Press to lock all doors. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to indicate
locking. To view available setting for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, and Open Door Anti-Lockout is
enabled through vehicle settings, all doors
will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. To view available

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If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to automatically lock
when exiting the vehicle, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle”to display the list of available
options and select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
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
remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
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 remote keys inside. If an remote
key 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 remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys.
To program, the vehicle must be off and all
of the remote keys, both currently
recognized and new, must be with you.
1. Press the button on the side of the remote key near the bottom and pull the
key out. Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
2. Place the two recognized remote keys in the cupholder.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the new remote
key 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.

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5. Remove the top tray and the rubber matinside the center console storage area.
Place the new remote key into the
remote key pocket.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next remote key.
7. Remove the remote key from the remote key pocket and press the remote key
K
orQbutton.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
When starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote key has been
idle for a while, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN remote key POCKET
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. For improved
vehicle security, the remote key is equipped
with a motion sensor. Move the remote key
slightly and try starting the vehicle. If the
vehicle still does not start, and the DIC
displays the same warnings above, follow
the steps shown below:
To start the vehicle:
1. Remove the top tray and the rubber mat
inside the center console storage area.
Place the new remote key into the
remote key pocket.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP. Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.

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Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.
Replace the battery in the remote key soon
if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the bottom of the remote key to remove the key. Never
pull the key out without pressing the
button.
2. Insert a flat, thin object and remove theback 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. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.
7. Insert the key back into the remote key.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle has a remote starting feature
that starts the engine from outside of the
vehicle.
/: This button is on the remote key.
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.

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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.
To replace the cap:
1. Pull the door handle to the open position and hold it open until cap installation is
complete. 2. Position the bottom edge of the cap
under the lower edge of the metal
piece (2). The tabs (3) attach to the
metal piece (2) at the positions (1).
3. Rotate the cap upward and install into place.
4. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.

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Warning (Continued)
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0205.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area above
and behind the liftgate is clear before
opening it.
Manual Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, pressKon the
power door lock switch or press
Kon the
remote key twice within five seconds. See
Remote Key Operation 07.
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 remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate. See Remote
Key Operation 07.
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.

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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 settings. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select“Vehicle”to display the list
of available options and select “Comfort
and Convenience”.
.Power liftgate is turned off.
.The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours
or more, with no remote key use or
Keyless Access operation. To re-enable,
press any button on the remote key or
open and close a vehicle door. The projected logo will not work for a single
remote key when a key:
.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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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
ActionHands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
remote key entering projected logo
detection zone Operative
On for one minute
remote key left inside projected logo
detection zone for minimum of 10 minutes Operative
Off until remote key button press or a door is
opened and closed
remote key brought in and out of projected
logo detection zone five times or more within
10 minutes Operative
Off for one hour or until remote key button
press or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than
72 hours Operative
Off until remote key 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
settings Non-operative
Off