keyless BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Manual

Heated Seats
Your vehicle may have
heated seats. If it does,
the heated seat
switches are located in
the instrument panel
switchbank.
This feature will quickly heat the seat cushions
and lower back of the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat. The left switch is for the driver’s
seat and the right switch is for the front
passenger’s seat.
Press the top of the switch to turn the heater on.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the
heater off. The heated seat switch will turn off
when the ignition is turned to OFF and will resume
operation when the ignition is turned to ON,
unless the switch is turned off.
Memory Seat and Mirrors
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the driver’s
door panel and are used
to store and recall the
driver’s seat position
and the outside rearview
mirror position.
The settings for these features can be
personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2.
Driver 1 and driver 2 correspond to the memory
buttons labeled 1 and 2 on the driver’s door and to
the numbers, 1 or 2, on the back of the remote
keyless entry transmitters.
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Keys............................................................ 109
Remote Keyless Entry System.................. 110
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation............................................... 111
Doors and Locks........................................ 114
Door Locks................................................ 114
Power Door Locks..................................... 115
Delayed Locking........................................ 116
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 116
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 116
Lockout Protection..................................... 118
Liftgate...................................................... 118
Windows...................................................... 120
Power Windows........................................ 121
Sun Visors................................................ 122
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 122
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 122
PASS-Key
®III ........................................... 124
PASS-Key®III Operation........................... 125Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 127
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 127
Ignition Positions....................................... 128
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 129
Starting the Engine.................................... 129
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 131
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 132
Parking Brake........................................... 135
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 136
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 138
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 139
Engine Exhaust......................................... 140
Running the Engine While Parked............. 141
Mirrors......................................................... 142
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 142
Outside Power Mirror................................ 142
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror................ 143
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 143
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 143
OnStar®System.......................................... 144
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle has the PASS-Key®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key
head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s
steering column. If a replacement key or
any additional key is needed, you must purchase
this key from your dealer. The key will have
PK3
®stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that
came with the original keys. Give this tag to
your dealer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-Key®
III on page 124for more information on
programming your new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 498for
more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter
does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far
from your vehicle. You may need to stand
closer during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 111.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this feature, you
can lock and unlock
your doors using
the remote keyless
entry transmitter
supplied with your
vehicle.
UNLOCK:Press UNLOCK to unlock only the
driver’s door. If you press UNLOCK again within
ve seconds, the passengers’ doors and the
liftgate will unlock. See “Liftgate Release” under
Liftgate on page 118for more information.
The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 122
for more information.
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If you would like to program the way the
headlamps and parking lamps operate with remote
unlock conrmation, and your vehicle is equipped
with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240.
LOCK:To lock all doors, press LOCK.
The LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 122
for more information.
If you would like to program the way the
headlamps, parking lamps, horn, and radio operate
with remote lock conrmation, and your vehicle is
equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC),
seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 240.
REAR:To unlock the liftgate, press REAR. See
Liftgate on page 118for more information.
L(Remote Alarm):Press the button with the
horn symbol to make the headlamps and parking
lamps ash and the horn sound. This will allow
you to attract attention, if needed. Press the button
with the horn symbol again to stop the alarm
from sounding, or the alarm will turn off after
90 seconds.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your
vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased through your
dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once your
dealer has coded the new transmitter, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each
vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote
keyless entry transmitter should last about
three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the KEY FOB
BATTERY LOW message appears in the message
center. If you get this message, the battery in
the key fob needs to be replaced.Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.
1. Insert a at object, such as a coin, into the
slot on the side of the transmitter and twist
to separate the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter.
Do not use the metal anges to remove the
battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the
halves are snapped together tightly so water
will not get in.
5. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons for seven seconds to synchronize
the transmitter.
6. Check the transmitter operation.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
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Delayed Locking
With the delayed locking feature, the doors will not
lock immediately when locking the doors using
the power door lock switch or when LOCK on the
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed
while any door is open. Instead, three chimes will
be heard to indicate that the delayed locking
feature is in operation. Five seconds after all doors
are closed, the doors will lock automatically.
If the ignition is in ON or ACCESSORY, this
feature will not lock the doors.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver
Information Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 240to program the
delayed locking feature.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
All of the doors will automatically lock when all
doors are closed, the engine is running and
the shift lever is shifted out of PARK (P). All of the
doors will automatically unlock when the shift
lever is shifted into PARK (P).With the automatic door lock feature, you can still
lock or unlock the doors at any time, either
manually, with the power door lock switches or by
pressing LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 111for more information.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver
Information Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 240to program the
automatic door lock feature.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security
locks that help prevent passengers from opening
the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside.
To use one of these locks do the following:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
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Liftgate Release
Your vehicle is equipped with a liftgate release
touchpad, located on the inner side of the liftgate
handle.To open the liftgate using the touchpad, do the
following:
1. Put the vehicle in PARK (P).
2. Unlock all of the doors.
3. Lift up on the liftgate handle.
If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry
transmitter, you may unlock the liftgate by pressing
the REAR button on the transmitter, then open
the liftgate manually by lifting up on the liftgate
handle. Pressing REAR while the Content
Theft-Deterrent is active allows you to open the
liftgate while all other doors remain locked.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 122.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without
checking for overhead obstructions such as a
garage door, you could break the liftgate
glass. Always check to make sure the area
above the liftgate is clear before opening it.
Liftgate Handle
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Sun Visors
To block out glare you can swing down the visors.
You can also remove them from the center
mount and swing them to the side. There may be
an extension on the inboard side of the sun
visors. Pull the extension out to block out glare.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to
expose the vanity mirror.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
If your vehicle has this feature, pull down the sun
visor. Flip up the cover to expose the vanity
mirror. The lamps will come on when you open
the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm
system.
A security light, located
on top of the instrument
panel will ash slowly
to let you know that the
system has been
armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the
power door lock switch.
Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries
to enter the vehicle without using the optional
remote keyless entry transmitter or the key, or tries
to turn the ignition on without using the correct
key. The horn will sound and the headlamps and
parking lamps will ash any time the alarm
sounds.
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