reset BUICK LACROSSE 2009 Owner's Guide

CONTENT THEFT
If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
once this feature is turned on, the system will activate
if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the
correct key.
Press the option button until CONTENT THEFT appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF:The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned off.
ON (default):The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned on.
When ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will be armed when the vehicle is locked by pressing
the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the
power door lock switch. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-17andPower Door Locks on page 2-9
for more information.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the option button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when locking the
vehicle.
LIGHTS:The exterior lamps will ash when you press
the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS and HORN (default):The exterior lamps
will ash when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button
is pressed again within ve seconds of the previous
command.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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REMOTE START
If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows
the remote start to be turned off or on. The remote start
feature allows you to start the engine from outside of
the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7
for more information.
Press the option button until REMOTE START appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will be enabled.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
Personalization Menu Items
The following are personalization features that allow you
to program setting for up to two drivers:
PERSONALIZE KEY
This feature allows you to personalize a key to be
recognized as key 1 or 2. A personalized key allows you
to program personalization features to a preferred setting
to correspond to key 1 or 2. If you are using a key that
has already been personalized, this screen will not
display.
Press the option button until PERSONALIZE KEY
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following settings:
NO (default):The key will not be personalized.
YES:The key will be personalized.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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REPLACE KEY
This screen displays only if YES was selected for the
PERSONALIZE KEY feature, keys 1 and 2 have already
been personalized, and the current key being used is
not key 1 or 2. This feature allows you to program a key
to be recognized as key 1 or 2 in the event that the
previously programmed key needs to be replaced.
1:The key will be programmed to be recognized as
key 1.
2:The key will be programmed to be recognized as
key 2.
CANCEL (default):The key will not be programmed.
RADIO STATIONS PERSONALIZED
This screen displays only if YES was selected for the
PERSONALIZE KEY feature. This feature allows you
to set the radio station presets to be recognized for the
key, 1 or 2, that is being used. You may notice a change
to the radio after this message displays. After this
message displays, any change to the presets will be
recognized for key 1 or 2 and will be maintained by
the radio.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows automatic door unlocking to be
turned off, used for the driver door only, or for all of
the doors.
Press the option button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is
shifted into P (Park) or the key is taken out of the ignition.
DRIVER:Only the driver door will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park) or the key is taken out
of the ignition.
ALL (default):All of the doors will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park) or the key is taken out
of the ignition.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
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AUTO UNLOCK ON
This feature displays only if DRIVER or ALL was
selected for the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK feature.
This feature allows the selection of when the vehicle’s
doors will unlock.
Press the option button until AUTO UNLOCK ON
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following settings:
KEY-OUT:The door(s) will unlock when the key is
taken out of the ignition.
PARK (default):The door(s) will unlock when the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press the option button while the desired setting
is displayed on the DIC.
FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS
This feature allows the selection of which doors will
unlock on the rst press of the unlock button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4for
more information.Press the option button until FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST
PRESS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button to scroll through the following settings:
DRIVER (default):The driver door will unlock on the
rst press of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
ALL:All of the doors will unlock on the rst press
of the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
To select a setting, press the option button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC. The DIC
will then display PRESS UNLOCK SWITCH ON KEY
FOB. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
and the setting will be saved for that RKE transmitter.
After programming the last option, the message
PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED appears on the DIC
display for a few seconds, then the display returns to
the PERSONAL PROGRAM main screen.
Exiting the Personal Program Menu
The personal program menu will be exited when any of
the following occurs:
The vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN.
The end of the personal program menu is reached.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION:
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before adding
any equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle
operate through the radio/entertainment system.
If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment
is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not
work. Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle before
installing it. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 5-3.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
With RAP, the audio system can be played even after
the ignition is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-22for more information.Setting the Clock
Press and hold H until the correct hour and AM or PM
displays. Press and hold M until the correct minute
displays. The clock can be set with the ignition on or off.
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Finding a Station
BAND:Press to choose between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1orXM2.
e(Tune):Turn to select radio stations.
oSEEKp:Press and release to go to the previous or
the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for more
than two seconds. SCAN or SCN displays and the radio
beeps once. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few
seconds, and then goes to the next station. Press either
arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning
presets.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for
more than four seconds. PSCAN or PSC displays and the
radio beeps twice. The radio goes to a preset station,
plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset
station. Press either arrow again or one of the
pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
SCAN:On the radio with six-disc CD, press until
SC displays. The radio goes to a station, plays for
a few seconds, and then goes to the next station.
Press again to stop scanning stations.
The radio scans stations only with a strong signal that
are in the selected band.
INFO (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service Only):
The vehicle’s radio may have an INFO button. If the
current station on the radio has a message, the
information symbol displays. Press to see the message.
If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the
message appears every three seconds. To manually
scroll through the message, press and release the
INFO button.
When a message is not available from a station,
NO INFO displays.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1
and six XM2) can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons.
To program either radio:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1™ or
XM2™ (if equipped).
3. Tune to the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed again, the
station and equalization that were stored, returns.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
e
(Bass/Treble):Press and release until BASS or
TREBLE displays. Turn
eto increase or to decrease
the bass or treble.
Press and hold
eto adjust the bass and treble to the
middle position. The radio beeps once.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle
position, press and hold
ewhen no tone or speaker
control displays. ALL CENTERED displays and the
radio beeps once.
EQ (Equalization):Press to select customized
equalization settings.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
press and release until BASS or TREBLE displays.
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Playing a Specic Loaded CD
For every CD loaded, a number displays. To play a
specic CD, press the numbered pushbutton that
corresponds to the CD. A small bar appears under
the CD number that is playing and the track number
displays.
Z(Eject):Press to eject CD(s).
To eject the CD that is currently playing, press and
release.
To eject multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold the
Zbutton for two seconds.
The radio beeps once and the indicator light,
located to the right of the slot, begins to ash
and EJECT ALL displays.
2. Once the light stops ashing, REMOVE CD #
displays. The CD ejects and can be removed.
Once the CD is removed, the indicator light begins
ashing again and another CD ejects.
To stop ejecting the CDs, press the LOAD or
the
Zbutton.If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD is
automatically pulled back into the player. If a CD is
pushed back into the player, before the 25 second time
period is complete, the player senses an error and
tries to eject the CD several times before stopping.
Do not repeatedly press the
Zbutton to eject a CD
after trying to push it in manually. The player’s 25-second
eject timer resets at each press of the eject button,
causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second
time period has elapsed.
1
s(Reverse):Press to reverse within the current
track.
2
\(Fast Forward):Press to fast forward within the
current track.
3
N(Repeat):Depending on the radio, press to
hear a track over again. REPEAT TRACK displays.
The current track continues to repeat.
For the radio with a Six-Disc CD player, press to repeat
one track or an entire CD.
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DISP (Display):Press to change between track mode,
folder/playlist mode, and ID3 tag. The display shows
only eight characters, but there can be up to four pages
of text. If there are more than eight characters in the
song, folder, or playlist name, pressing this knob within
two seconds goes to the next page of text. If there
are no other pages to be shown, pressing this button
within two seconds goes to the next display mode.
Song name and time of day mode displays
the current song name and time of day.
Folder/playlist mode displays the current folder or
playlist number the track number and the elapsed
time of the track.
Song name and track number mode displays the
current song name and track number.
ID3 Tag and folder mode displays the ID3 tag
information and the folder number.
Song and folder mode displays the number of
songs in the folder and the folder number.
INFO (Information):INFO displays when a current
track has ID3 tag information. Press this button to
display the artist name and album contained in the tag.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio
for future listening.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These
channels, or any others, can be blocked by
calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is being
updated, and no action is required. This process should
take no longer than 30 seconds.
No Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal.
When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune in to another channel.
CH Unauth:This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
CH Unavail:This previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station
was one of the presets, choose another station for
that preset button.
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x(Previous):Press to go to the previous radio
station. The radio seeks stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
To scan stations, press and hold
cxfor
two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio goes
to a station, play for a few seconds, then goes to the
next station. Press
cxagain to stop scanning.
While a CD is playing, press
cxto go to the previous
track.
c(Phone on Hook):Press to reject an incoming call,
or end a current call.
b>(Push to Talk/Mute):Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again or any other radio button,
to turn the sound on.For vehicles with OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems press
and hold
b>for longer than two seconds to interact
with those systems. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-39
andBluetooth®on page 3-99in this manual for more
information.
BAND:Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1orXM2.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press to play stations
that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
The radio seeks preset stations only with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple
CDs are loaded.
+
x/−x(Volume):Press to increase or to decrease
the volume.
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