windshield wipers BUICK TERRAZA 2007 Owner's Manual

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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 170
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................. 172
Horn.......................................................... 172
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 172
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 173
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 173
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 174
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 174
Windshield Wipers..................................... 175
Windshield Washer.................................... 175
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 176
Cruise Control........................................... 177
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 181
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 182
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 182
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 183
Interior Lamps Control............................... 184
Dome Lamp.............................................. 184
Entry Lighting............................................ 184
Delayed Lighting........................................ 185
Exit Lighting.............................................. 185
Front Reading Lamps................................ 186Rear Reading Lamps................................ 186
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 186
Electric Power Management...................... 186
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 187
Overhead Console Switchbank.................. 188
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 188
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 191
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current.................................................. 192
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 193
Climate Controls......................................... 193
Climate Control System............................. 193
Dual Climate Control System..................... 197
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 200
Rear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 200
Rear Climate Control System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 203
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 205
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 207
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 208
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 209
Trip Odometer........................................... 209
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 173.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 174.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 174.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 175.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
ZRear Window Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
=Rear Window Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 175.
For information on the headlamps, seeExterior
Lamps 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 will ash in the
direction of the turn
or lane change.
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(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 wipe. If you want
more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
N(Delay):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 the top of the lever, the
shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the rst solid
band past the delay settings. For high-speed
wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid
band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers,
move the band to off.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.Be sure to 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 worn or damaged, get
new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
LQ(Windshield Washer):Press and hold the
windshield washer paddle with this symbol on
it to wash your windshield. The washers and
wipers will operate.
When you release the paddle, the washers will
stop, and the wipers will continue to operate
for two cycles, unless your wipers had already
been on. In that case, the wipers will resume the
wiper speed you had selected earlier.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
The controls for
the rear window
washer/wiper are
located on the
end of the turn
signal/multifunction
lever.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn
the rear washers/wipers off.
Z(Rear Wiper):Move the lever to this position
to turn the rear wipers on.
=(Rear Washer/Wiper):Move the lever to this
position to wash and wipe the rear window.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle
as the windshield washer. However, the rear
window washer will run out of uid before
the windshield washer. If you can wash your
windshield but not your rear window, check the
uid level.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature, if equipped, will automatically
activate the headlamps and parking lamps after
the windshield wipers have been in use for
about 30 seconds and when all of the following
conditions are met.
The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
The headlamps have not already been
activated by automatic lighting.
The automatic lighting feature has not been
disabled using the exterior lamp control.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 181for additional
information.
If the wipers are activated for over 30 seconds
and the exterior lamp control is in the parking
lamps position, or the automatic lighting feature
has been disabled using the exterior lamp control,
a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will
appear on the Driver Information Center,
if equipped.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you turn the ignition to LOCK while leaving the
lamps on, you will hear a warning chime once
the driver’s door is opened.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make front parking and
turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
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This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if
the message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays when the amount of
available light outside of the vehicle is low, or the
windshield wipers have been on for approximately
30 seconds, and the exterior lamps control is
off or in the park lamps position. This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps
is recommended. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 181for more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if
the message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOOD AJAR
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when the hood is not closed
properly. When this message appears, make sure
that the hood is closed completely. SeeHood
Release on page 409.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if
the message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 207
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 230
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 172
Other Warning Devices............................ 172
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 465
Different Size........................................... 463
Replacement............................................ 465
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 60
Windows..................................................... 121
Power...................................................... 122
Power Rear Quarter................................. 123Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 492
Washer.................................................... 175
Washer Fluid........................................... 433
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 447
Wiper Fuses............................................ 497
Wipers..................................................... 175
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 176
Winter Driving............................................. 373
Wiper Activated Headlamps ......................... 182
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 280
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 344
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 506
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