2015 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 39

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed. the system. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . . Press K on the RKE transmitter. Start the vehicle. Avoid setting off the alarm by accident by locking the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another ignition key. If the engine does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms Lock the vehicle after all occupants have exited. Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. . Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.