steering wheel BUICK LESABRE 2001 User Guide

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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a
trailer, also see ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index.
Horn
Press on the center area of the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
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 the
steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you.
Move the steering wheel
to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to
lock the wheel in place.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

Headlamp High/Low
-Beam Changer

Flash
-To-Pass

Windshield Wipers and Washer
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
To signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the
steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns
automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the turn or
lane change.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Head
-Up Display
(HUD), an arrow will also appear in the display area
to indicate the direction of the turn or lane change
(See ªHead
-Up Display (HUD)º in Index for
more information).
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever will return by itself when you
release it.
If the arrows flash very fast as you signal a turn or a
lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won't see your turn signal.

2-40 Windshield Washer
At the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, there's
a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer
fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers
will clear the window and either stop or return to your
preset speed.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Cruise Control
The controls to operate the cruise control are located on
the steering wheel.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
shuts off.

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CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where
you can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So, don't use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control.
Don't use cruise control on slippery roads.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional
traction control system begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage.
See ªTraction Control Systemº in the Index.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it again,
you may turn the cruise control back on.Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn cruise control on.
(The button is located on the bottom left of the
steering wheel.) An indicator light will come on
to show that the cruise control is on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET/COAST button, the CRUISE light
on the instrument panel cluster will illuminate.
(The button is located on the bottom right of the
steering wheel.)
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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OnStar
System (If Equipped)
OnStar is a vehicle communications system that
offers a variety of services and provides a hands
-free
communication link between you and the OnStar Center.
A service subscription agreement and fee are required in
order to receive OnStar service. Services are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information,
call 1
-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277).
OnStar Services Button: Press this button once
to contact an advisor who will be able to assist you with
these services. If you are not quickly connected, the
system will automatically reset and redial. This ensures
connection to the center; there is no additional action
required. Press the Call Answer/End button to cancel
the automatic redial.
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.
Call ANSWER/END Button: Use this button to
answer a call. (If you are receiving a call, the audio
system will mute, and the ring will be heard). Press this
button at the end of a call to disconnect and return the
audio system to its previous settings. This button will
also cancel a call if one of the buttons is accidentally
pressed or if the automatic redial function is activated.
Volume Control: You can control the volume of the
OnStar System using either the volume control knob
on the radio or using the steering wheel volume control
(if equipped).
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 Call ANSWER/END
button if you notice the light blinking and you are not on
a call.

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center Buttons (If Equipped)
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
E. Hazard Warning Flashers
F. Instrument Panel Cluster
G. Traction Control Button (If Equipped)
H. Exterior LampsI. Head
-Up Display (HUD) Controls (If Equipped)
J. Hood Release
K. Parking Brake
L. Cruise Controls
M. Audio System
N. Climate Controls
O. Glove Box

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The HUD controls are located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control
all the way up.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined by
an internal photo
-cell, and where you have the HUD
dimmer control set.
2. Adjust the seat to your driving position. Slide the
image height adjuster control all the way up, raising
the image as far as possible.
3. Now push the image height adjuster control down so
the image is as low as possible but still in full view.
4. Slide the dimmer control downward until the HUD
image is no brighter than necessary.
To turn the HUD display off, slide the dimmer control
all the way down.

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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 Personal Choice Comfort Controls
(If Equipped)
3
-2 Electronic Touch Climate Control
3
-4 Dual Automatic ComforTemp
Climate
Control (If Equipped)
3
-8 Air Conditioning
3
-9 Heating
3
-9 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-10 Rear Window Defogger
3
-11 Passenger Control (If Equipped)
3
-11 Ventilation System
3
-13 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control
(If Equipped)
3
-13 Audio Systems
3
-13 Setting the Clock
3
-14 AM-FM Stereo
3
-16 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)3
-20 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-24 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-27 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic
Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-33 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
3
-37 Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)
3
-37 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
3
-38 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-39 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-39 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-40 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-41 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-41 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-42 Diversity Antenna System
3
-42 Chime Level Adjustment

3-13 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate
Control (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the
temperature function by using the button located on
your steering wheel.
Press the TEMP up arrow to
increase the temperature
and the TEMP down arrow
to decrease the temperature.
Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears.
Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
You may set the clock with the ignition off if you
press RECALL first and follow the same procedure
described above.

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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.
Some steering wheel controls may operate climate
controls. See ªSteering Wheel Controls for Climate
Controlº earlier in this section.
VOL: Press the up or down arrow to increase or
decrease volume.SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to a higher radio
station and the down arrow to tune to a lower radio
station. The sound will mute while seeking. When
playing a cassette tape or a compact disc, press SEEK 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.
SOURCE: If you have radio
-only controls, you will
have this control. Press SOURCE to play a cassette tape
or compact disc when the radio is playing. If both a tape
and disc are installed, the system will first go to tape
play. Press SOURCE again to go to disc play.
MUTE: If you have radio
-only controls, you will have
this control. Press MUTE to silence the system. Press it
again to turn on the sound.