2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 39

Keys, Doors, and Windows V (Remote Trunk Release): Press and hold to unlock the trunk. 2-5 Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have a keyless access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or trunk being opened. Keyless Unlocking With the RKE transmitter within 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door and pull the handle to unlock and open the door. If the transmitter is recognized, the door will unlock and open. Entering any door other than the driver door will always cause all of the doors to unlock. This is not customizable. To customize which doors unlock when the driver door is opened, see "Door Unlock Options" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. Lock Sensor 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9 for additional information. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition, if equipped. When all doors are closed and the ignition is off, the vehicle can be locked by pressing this area on the door handle. This feature will be available for several minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. Keyless Trunk Opening Lift up on the touch pad located above the license plate to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within range.