Remote Vehicle Start - Buick 2006 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

Remote Vehicle Start

Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This
feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the
vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or
air conditioning systems and rear window defogger.
When the remote start system is active, the climate
control system will heat and cool the inside of the vehicle
based on the outside temperature. The rear window
defogger will be turned on by the climate control system
when it is heating the inside of the vehicle. Normal
operation of the system will return after the key is turned
to the RUN position.
Laws in some 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 when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is
low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts
per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine
running time.
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 switch and turning it to RUN. See Ignition
Positions on page 2-23 for information regarding the
ignition positions on your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter with the remote
start button provides an increased range of operation.
You can start your vehicle from an average range
of approximately 492 feet (150 m) away. 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.
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