2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 38

2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at least two 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. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN (key access), or select the ON/RUN/ START ignition position (keyless access), to drive the vehicle. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/ RUN (key access) or ON/RUN/ START (keyless access). The climate control system will use the previous setting during a remote start. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start. See "Remote Start Climate Control Operation" in Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. Vehicles with heated or heated and ventilated front seats can have this feature turn on automatically during a remote start. See "Remote Start Heated Seats" and "Remote Start Cooled Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39 for more information. Extending Engine Run Time The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can only be extended once. When remote start is extended, the second 10 minutes will start immediately. For example, if the vehicle has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. The / button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q.