radio BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 User Guide

The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK
GAGES message. The following messages could
appear on the instrument panel cluster when
CHECK GAGES appears:
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message on page 227.
Low Oil Pressure. SeeLow Oil Pressure
Message on page 229.
Charging System Indicator. SeeCharging
System Indicator Message on page 228.
Low Brake Fluid Warning. SeeLow Brake
Fluid Warning Message on page 232.
Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES
message will illuminate in the HUD. Look at
the instrument panel cluster for more information.Notice:If you try to use the HUD image as a
parking aid, you may misjudge the distance
and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD
image as a parking aid.
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 audio system
information 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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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With accessory power outlets you can plug in
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone
or CB radio.
There is one front power outlet/cigarette lighter
located on the oor console in the cell phone
storage compartment.
There are also two rear power outlets. One is
located in the rear of the oor console below the
vents. The other is located in the rear of the vehicle
on the driver’s side behind the access door.
Pull the cover down to use an accessory power
outlet. When not in use, always cover the
accessory power outlets with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods will drain the battery.
Always turn off electrical equipment when not
in use and do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum amperage rating of
20 amperes.
Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.If you experience a problem, see your dealer for
additional information on the accessory power
outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
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Charging System Indicator Message
The charging system
battery symbol will
come on in the message
center when you turn
on the ignition as
a check to show you it
is working.
It will remain on as long as the engine is not
running. It should go out once the engine
is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you
are driving, you may have a problem with the
charging system. It could indicate that you have
problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this indicator appears in the message
center could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the
message on, be certain to turn off all your
accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Reduced Engine Power Message
If your vehicle has this feature, this message will
appear in the message center when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle’s engine performance
is detected. This message will also appear when
your vehicle is in overheated engine protection
operating mode. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 378for more information.
If this message comes on and stays on, see your
dealer.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
The DIC is used to program the choices of
two drivers. The drivers are recognized as
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 in the DIC display. You
will let the DIC know which driver you are by using
your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Each RKE transmitter was pre-programmed
to belong to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 and the
corresponding numbers, 1 or 2, appear on
the back of the transmitters. Each transmitter may
be programmed differently for each driver’s
preferences (lights, doors, horn, or activate the
programmed radio stations for driver 1 or driver 2)
using your RKE transmitter.
After you press the LOCK button on your RKE
transmitter and the ignition key is in ON, the DIC
will display the identied driver number. The
vehicle will also recall the vehicle customization
features that were last programmed to correspond
to your RKE transmitter.
If you unlock your vehicle using your key instead
of your RKE transmitter, the DIC will not change
drivers and your vehicle will recall the information
from the last transmitter used.If your vehicle does not have a DIC, you do not
have available the vehicle customization features
using the RKE transmitter.
Entering Programming Mode
To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON with the vehicle in
PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press and release the MODE button, scrolling
through the DIC messages, until
PERSONALIZATION PRESS SET TO BEGIN
is displayed.
3. Press the SET button and TO SELECT
DRIVER PRESS REMOTE LOCK will appear.
Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. This identies which
RKE transmitter is being programmed by
displaying PERSONALIZATION FOR
DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.
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Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, do one of the
following:
Shift out of PARK (P).
Turn the ignition key out of ON.
Do not program any commands for one
minute while in the programming mode.
The programming mode message will turn off to
let you know that you are no longer in the
programming mode.
Once you have reached the end of the
personalization features, PERSONALIZATION
SELECTION DONE will appear briey. Then
PRESS SET TO EXIT MODE TO CONTINUE will
appear. Pressing SET will exit you out of the
DIC. Pressing MODE will take you to the beginning
of personalization.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 302. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort, as
well as take advantage of its features. While your
vehicle is parked, set up your audio system by
presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone and adjusting the speakers. Then, when
driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far
greater access to audio stations and song
listings. Giving extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving can
cause a crash and you or others can be
injured or killed. Always keep your eyes
on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended
searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 302.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called 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 129for more information.
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Setting the Time
Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on
the display. AM will appear for morning hours.
Press and hold M until the correct minute appears
on the display. The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS)
information, press and hold H and M at the same
time until TIME UPDATED appears on the
display. If the time is not available from the station,
NO UPDATE will appear on the display.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning
to an RDS broadcast station, it may take a few
minutes for the time to update.
Radio with CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). RDS features are available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
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With RDS, your radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving specic
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station can broadcast incorrect information
that can cause the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact the radio
station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters display instead of the
frequency. RDS stations can also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program being
broadcast.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in
the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.
XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast
channels including music, news, sports, talk,
traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s
programming. XM™ provides digital quality
audio and text information that includes song title
and artist name. A service fee is required in
order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696)
or in Canada at www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-GET-XMSR (438-9677).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Push this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume.
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SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume):With SCV,
your audio system adjusts automatically to
make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
To get to SCV, push the TUNE/AUDIO knob
repeatedly until SPEED VOL (volume) displays.
Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to select MIN
(minimum), MED (medium), or MAX (maximum).
Each higher setting allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as
you drive, SCV automatically increases the
volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any
speed. The volume level should always sound
the same to you as you drive. To turn SCV
off, press SCV until OFF displays.
DISP (Display):Press this button to switch the
display between the radio station frequency
and the time. Press this button to display the time
when the ignition is turned off.
For RDS, press the DISP (display) button to
change what appears on the display while using
RDS. The display options are station, RDS station
frequency, PTY (program type), and the name
of the program (if available).For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP button
while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different
categories of information related to the current
song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category
or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, press the
DISP button until the desired display appears, then
hold the button until the display ashes. The
selected display becomes the default.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, or AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The
selection displays.
TUNE:Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or the left arrow to go
to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow
for two seconds until SCAN displays. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then
goes to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow
again to stop scanning.
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To scan preset stations, press and hold either
SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until
PSCAN and the preset number displays. You will
hear two beeps. The radio goes to the rst preset
station stored on the pushbuttons, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press
either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,
six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM, or
XM1 or XM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization.5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed,
the station that was set, returns and the
equalization that was selected is stored for
that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble)
AUDIO:Push and release this knob until BASS,
MID (midrange), or TREBLE displays. Then
turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease
the tone. If a station is weak or has static,
decrease the treble.
To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle
position, select BASS, MID, or TREBLE. Then
push and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds
until you hear a beep. BASS and a zero, MID
and a zero, or TREBLE and a zero displays.
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