Buick Regal: Keys
Warning: Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.
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The key inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for all locks.
To remove the key, push the button on the rear of the transmitter and pull the key out. Do not try to remove the key without pushing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle.
With an active OnStar service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
- Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
- Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- Check the transmitter's battery.
- If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1m (3 ft). See "Keyless
Access Operation" later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter funct
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlo
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside
the vehicle.
: This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
SEE MORE:
DTC B3948 or B3949
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
D
DTC C047A
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure:Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy Based
Diagnosis
An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here:Diagnostic
Procedure
