instrument cluster BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
Anyone who is up against, or very close
to, any airbag when it inates can be
seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus
lap-shoulder belts offer the best
protection for adults, but not for young
children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s
safety belt system nor its airbag system is
designed for them. Young children and
infants need the protection that a child
restraint system can provide. Always
secure children properly in your vehicle.
To read how, seeOlder Children on
page 57orInfants and Young Children on
page 60.There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster,
which shows the
airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 215for more information.
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If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could
be because that person is not sitting properly in the
seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask
the person to place the seatback in the fully upright
position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the
seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably
extended. Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two minutes. This
will allow the system to detect that person and then
enable the passenger’s airbag.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something
may be wrong with the airbag system. If
this ever happens, have the vehicle
serviced promptly, because an adult-size
person sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat may not have the
protection of the frontal airbag. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 215for
more on this, including important safety
information.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 174
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 176
Other Warning Devices............................. 176
Horn.......................................................... 176
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 177
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 177
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 178
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 179
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 179
Windshield Wipers..................................... 179
Windshield Washer.................................... 180
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 180
Cruise Control........................................... 181
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 185
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 186
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 187
Fog Lamps................................................ 187
Interior Lamps........................................... 188
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 188
Interior Lamps Control............................... 188
Headlamp Exit Delay................................. 189
Entry Lighting............................................ 189
Delayed Lighting........................................ 190
Exit Lighting.............................................. 190
Perimeter Lighting..................................... 191Front Reading Lamps................................ 191
Rear Reading Lamps................................ 191
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 192
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 192
Instrument Panel Switchbank..................... 192
Head-Up Display (HUD)............................ 193
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 196
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 199
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 200
Climate Controls......................................... 200
Climate Control System............................. 200
Dual Climate Control System..................... 203
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 206
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 210
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 211
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 212
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 213
Trip Odometer........................................... 213
Tachometer............................................... 214
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 215
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 215
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 217
Brake System Warning Light..................... 219
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 220
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 185andInterior Lamps
on page 188.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 177.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 176.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 212.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 132.
F. Instrument Panel Outlets. SeeOutlet
Adjustment on page 210.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 250.
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 296.
I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information
Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 193andDIC
Controls and Displays on page 236.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 363.
K. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 128.
L. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 200,Dual Climate Control System
on page 203orDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 206.
M. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument
Panel Switchbank on page 192.
N. Front Armrest Storage. SeeFront Armrest
Storage Area on page 160.
O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power
Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Cupholders.
SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 200,Accessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 199,Cell Phone Storage Area on
page 159,Floor Console Storage Area on
page 160andCupholder(s) on page 158.
P. Floor Console Fuse Block. SeeFloor Console
Fuse Block on page 463.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 158.
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LPUSH Windshield Washer. See
Windshield Washer on page 180.
CRUISEICruise Control. SeeCruise
Control on page 181.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
and the HUD display
will ash in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it
there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return by itself when you release it.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow
ashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 463.
If you have a trailer towing option with added
wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will
ash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb
is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal
lamps regularly to make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver
know to turn it off.
If you need to leave the signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high,
push the turn signal lever away from you, then
release it. To change the headlamps from high to
low, pull the lever toward you.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel
cluster and the HUD
display, if the vehicle
has this, will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
When the headlamps are off, pull the lever toward
you to momentarily turn on the high beams.
This will signal that you are going to pass. When
you release the lever, they will turn off.
Windshield Wipers
WIPERN:Turn the band marked WIPER to
control the windshield wipers.MIST:For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to
MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go.
The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want
more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.
Delay:For delayed wiping cycles, you can set the
wiper speed for a long or short delay between
wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow.
Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to LO, the shorter the delay time.
LO:For steady wiping cycles at low speed, turn
the band away from you to the LO position.
HI:For high-speed wiping, turn the band away
from you to the HI position.
OFF:To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may
prevent you from seeing well enough to drive
safely. To avoid damage, carefully clear ice and
snow from the wiper blades before using them. If
they are frozen to the windshield, carefully
loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A
circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high
in your eld of view, it may take you more
time to see things you need to see when it
is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD
image dim and placed low in your eld
of view.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), it
can show the speedometer reading in English
or metric. The current audio system information,
as well as Rear Seat Entertainment system
information, may also be displayed and will appear
as an image focused out toward the front of
your vehicle.The HUD is capable of displaying English or
French. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 236to change the display from English to
metric.
The HUD will display the following lights and
messages when they appear on the instrument
panel cluster:
Turn Signal Indicators. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 177.
High-Beam Indicator. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 179.
Low-Fuel Warning Message. SeeLow Fuel
Warning Message on page 232.
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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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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll
know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
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This can happen if you have recently replaced your
battery or if your battery has run down. The
diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during normal driving.
This may take several days of routine driving. If you
have done this and your vehicle still does not pass
the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness,
your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Fuel Gage
When the indicator nears empty, you still have a
little fuel left, but you should get more soon.If your fuel is low, the warning message in the
message center will come on. SeeLow Fuel
Warning Message on page 232.
Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you
have left when the ignition is on.
Here are four things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more (or less) fuel to ll up
than the gage reads. For example, the
gage reads half full, but it took more (or less)
than half of the tank’s capacity to ll it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate empty when the
ignition is turned off.
Message Center
The message center is located at the top of the
instrument panel cluster in between the tachometer
and speedometer. It gives you important safety
and maintenance facts.
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