2005 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual - Page 80

Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. Your vehicle's remote keyless entry transmitter, with the remote start button, provides an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running and as a result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it on. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-3 for additional information. The remote vehicle start feature needs to be reset after your vehicle's engine is started two times using the transmitter's remote start button. The remote start system is reset by Inserting the vehicle's key into the ignition lock cylinder and turning it to RUN and then to OFF. See Ignition Positions on page 2-21 for information regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, do the following: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the turn signal lamps flash or for four seconds, if the vehicle's lights are not visible. The vehicle's doors will lock. 3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running. The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and turned to RUN. 4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following: • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch to RUN and then to OFF. 2-8