Buick Encore: Keys and Locks / Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery
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.
When starting the vehicle, if the RKE
transmitter battery is depleted or there is
signal interference, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED, REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY, or NO REMOTE DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. If any of these messages appear on
the DIC, follow the steps below.
To start the vehicle:
![Buick Encore. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery](images/starting_the_vehicle_with_a_low_transmitter_battery-8/1/buick_encore_starting_the_vehicle_with_a_low_transmitter_battery_59.gif)
- Place the transmitter in the center
console front cupholder with the buttons
facing the front of the vehicle.
- With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible.
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer...
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...
Other information:
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has
been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset...
Storing Presets
Favorites are stored near the bottom of the
display.
Up to 60 preset favorites can be stored:
AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD Radio
Stations : Touch and hold a preset to save
the current station as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a favorite station...