Buick Encore: Keys and Locks / Battery Replacement
Warning
Never allow children to play with the RKE
transmitter. The transmitter contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter
when it has been exposed to extreme
heat. These surfaces can be hot to the
touch at temperatures above 59 °C (138
°F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace
the battery:

- Press the button on the back of the RKE
transmitter and pull the key out. Never
pull the key out without pressing the
button.

- Separate the two halves of the
transmitter using a flat tool inserted into
the area near the key slot.

- Remove the battery by pushing on the
battery and sliding it toward the bottom
of the transmitter.
- Insert the new battery, positive side
facing the back cover. Push the battery
down until it is held in place. Replace
with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
- Snap the battery cover back on to the
transmitter.
- Reinsert the key.
Note that, for improved vehicle security, the
RKE transmitter is equipped with a motion
sensor. When starting the vehicle, if the RKE
transmitter has been idle for a while, move
the RKE transmitter slightly and try starting
the vehicle...
The vehicle may have this feature that
allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
: This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote start...
Other information:
Air Intake
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air intake at the base of the windshield
that can block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle...
If wheels or tires are installed that are a
different size than the original equipment
wheels and tires, vehicle performance,
including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to
rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has
electronic systems such as antilock brakes,
rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel
Drive, the
performance of these systems can also be
affected...