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Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold onto the steering wheel and pull
the lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel
console, forward.
Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then
release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:


Turn and Lane-Change Signals


Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

Flash
-to-Pass


Windshield Wipers


Windshield Washer


Cruise Control (Option)

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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps control
is located to the left of the
steering column.
AUTO: Turning the control to this setting will activate
the automatic headlamp control when it is dark enough
outside and turn off all the lamps and lights during
the day.
Turning the control to this setting turns on
the following:

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

Instrument Panel Lights
Turning the control to this setting turns on
the following:

Headlamps

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

Instrument Panel Lights
Automatic Headlamp Control
When the exterior lamps control is turned to AUTO,
the headlamps and parking lamps will come on
automatically when it is dark enough outside.
The lamps will come on automatically if the following
conditions are met:

It is dark enough outside,

the ignition is in ON,

the parking brake is released, and

the exterior lamps control is in the AUTO position.

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Emergency Button: In an emergency situation,
press the emergency service button. Upon receiving the
call, an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and
assess the situation. If necessary, the advisor will alert
the nearest emergency service provider.
Communication Button: Press this button at
the end of a call. Also press this button to answer a
call from the center, or cancel a call if one of the other
buttons is accidently pressed. This button is also used
to access OnStar Personal Calling and Virtual Advisor
Services. See the OnStar Owner package for more
information.
Volume Control: You can control the volume of
the OnStar System using either the volume control
knob on the radio or, if equipped, the steering wheel
volume control.
Telltale Light: This light will indicate the status of
the system. A solid green light will come on when you
start the vehicle to let you know that the system is on
and is ready to make or receive calls.
If the light blinks green it means that an incoming or
outgoing call is in progress. Press the Communication
button if you notice the light blinking and you are not
on a call.This light will be red in the event of an OnStar system
malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button to
attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made,
the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make
sure that the system is functioning properly. If you
cannot contact the advisor, take your vehicle to your
dealership as soon as possible for assistance.
Cellular Antenna: The cellular antenna on the outside
of your vehicle is critical to effective communication
using the OnStar system. Optimum Cellular reception
can be obtained when the mast is straight up and down.
OnStar Services
The following services are available within Onstar
service plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific
one
-year service plan that allows use of some or all of
the following services.
Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment: If an
air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is
automatically sent to the center. An advisor will locate
your vehicle's position, try to contact you and assist you
in the situation. If the center is unable to contact you, an
emergency service provider will be contacted.

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Shift Lever
F. Instrument Panel Vents
G. Audio System
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
I. Head
-Up Display Switch (Option) and Driver
Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped)J. Hood Release
K. Ignition Switch
L. Comfort Controls
M. Center Console Switchbank
N. Front Armrest Storage
O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power
Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders
P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Q. Glove Box

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When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC
will display the following:
BUICK: BUICK will be displayed for three seconds.
DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for another
three seconds after BUICK appears in the display. This
display lets the driver know which driver's remote
keyless entry transmitter is being used and the driver's
customization features.
The DIC controls are
located to the left of the
steering column on the
instrument panel.
The DIC will be in the last mode displayed when the
engine was turned off. To select a different mode, press
MODE. The display will cycle through its options at
each press of MODE.MODE: This button lets you cycle through the options
on the display.
SET: This button is used to select and set the options to
your preference.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages
The DIC will always display the compass reading and
the outside temperature. If the temperature is below
38
F (3
C), the temperature reading will toggle
between displaying the temperature and the word ICE
for two minutes.
AVG ECONOMY: Average fuel economy is viewed as
a long term approximation of your overall driving
conditions. To learn the average fuel economy from a
new starting point, press and hold the SET button while
the average fuel economy is displayed on the DIC. The
average fuel economy will set to zero.
INST ECONOMY: Instantaneous fuel economy varies
with your driving conditions, such as acceleration,
braking and the grade of the road being traveled.

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Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and
driving environment just as you would in a vehicle
without HUD. If you never look at your instrument
panel cluster, you may not see something important,
such as a warning light. Under important warning
conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in
the HUD. Glance at your instrument panel cluster for
more information.
NOTICE:
Although the HUD image appears to be near the
front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid.
The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If
you try to use it as such, you may misjudge the
distance and damage your vehicle.
The HUD controls are
located to the left of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will
always be displayed. The current radio station, cassette
tape or CD number and track number will only be
displayed for three seconds after the radio, tape or CD
track status changes. This will happen whenever one of
the radio controls is pressed, either on the radio or on
the audio steering wheel controls (if equipped).

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Dual Manual Comfort Control
3
-5 Dual Automatic ComforTemp
Climate
Control (If Equipped)
3
-9 Rear Window Defogger
3
-10 Ventilation System
3
-11 Audio Systems
3
-11 Setting the Clock
3
-11 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control and Radio
Data Systems (RDS)
3
-19 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone
Control and Radio Data Systems (RDS)
(If Equipped)3
-28 AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc
Player with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
3
-38 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (If Equipped)
3
-40 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-41 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-42 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-42 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-43 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-44 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-44 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-44 Integrated Windshield Antenna

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(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
SOURCE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when listening to the radio. If a cassette
tape and a compact disc are both loaded, the system will
go to the tape play first.MUTE: Press this button to silence the system.
Press it again to turn on the sound.
VOL
(Volume): Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease volume.
SEEK
: Press the up arrow to seek to the next
station and the down arrow to seek to the previous
station. The sound will mute while seeking. When
playing a cassette tape or a compact disc, press the
up arrow to hear the next selection.
AM/FM: Press this button to choose AM, FM1 or FM2.
SCAN: Press this button to scan your radio preset
stations. The radio will scan to the first preset station
stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next preset station. The radio will scan
preset stations with a strong signal only. Press this
button again to stop scanning.

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.
We've also included many other useful tips on driving.
4
-2 Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle
4
-3 Defensive Driving
4
-4 Drunken Driving
4
-7 Control of a Vehicle
4
-7 Braking
4
-10 Traction Control System (If Equipped)
4
-12 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System (Option)
4
-12 Steering
4
-14 Off-Road Recovery
4
-15 Passing
4
-16 Loss of Control4
-17 Driving at Night
4
-19 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
4
-22 City Driving
4
-23 Freeway Driving
4
-24 Before Leaving on a Long Trip
4
-25 Highway Hypnosis
4
-26 Hill and Mountain Roads
4
-28 Winter Driving
4
-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing
4
-34 Loading Your Vehicle
4
-36 Towing a Trailer

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Control of a Vehicle
You have three systems that make your vehicle go where
you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and
the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work
at the places where the tires meet the road.
Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's
easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires
and road can provide. That means you can lose control
of your vehicle. Also see ªTraction Control Systemº in
the Index.
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time.
First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
That's perception time. Then you have to bring up your
foot and do it. That's reaction time.
Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But
that's only an average. It might be less with one driver
and as long as two or three seconds or more with
another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination
and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and
frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle
moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m).
That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so
keeping enough space between your vehicle and others
is important.
And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly
with the surface of the road (whether it's pavement or
gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire
tread; the condition of your brakes; the weight of the
vehicle and the amount of brake force applied.