BUICK LESABRE 2004 Get To Know Guide
Manufacturer: BUICK, Model Year: 2004, Model line: LESABRE, Model: BUICK LESABRE 2004Pages: 20, PDF Size: 0.24 MB
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and adjusts the wipers accordingly. The
wipers will wipe once to indicate that this
feature is on.
Activate the Moisture-Sensing System
Turn the WIPER band to one of the five
sensitivity levels within the DELAY area.
The wipers will make one wipe to indi-
cate it is on. The DELAY position clos-
est to OFF/MIST is the lowest sensitivity
setting and allows more rain to accumu-
late before the wipers actuate. Rotating
the WIPER band away from you will
increase the sensitivity and frequency of
wipes.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
Set Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons are located
on the steering wheel. Press the
ON/OFF button to turn cruise control on.
Accelerate to the speed you want
to set.
Press the SET/COAST button. The
cruise control light on the instrument
cluster will illuminate. Remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
Notice:Turn the wiper band to OFF
to avoid wiper damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
Resume Set Speed
Applying the brakes will turn the cruise
control off.
Press the RESUME/ACCEL button. The
vehicle’s preset speed will resume.
OFF
Press ON/OFF or step on the brake
pedal.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Headlamps — High Beam
High/Low Beam Changer
Pull the turn signal lever toward you until
it clicks to change from low beam to
high beam.
Flash-To-Pass
Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward
you briefly to flash the headlamps.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Trunk & Fuel Door Releases
The remote TRUNK RELEASE button is
located on the driver’s door.
Remote Trunk Release
Vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEU-
TRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout
unlocked.
Press the TRUNK RELEASE button to
open the trunk lid.
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
This feature allows you to secure items
in the trunk by disabling the TRUNK
RELEASE button.
Insert the ignition key into the TRUNK
RELEASE button. Turn the key one-
quarter of a turn to the right. Remove
the key.Manual Fuel Door Release
An alternate fuel door release is located
in the top of the trunk compartment on
the driver’s side.
Pull the FUEL DOOR RELEASE tab to
release the fuel door.
Valet Key
The valet key is used for the ignition and
side doors only. It does not open the
trunk or glove box. Use this key when
valet parking your vehicle. Use the igni-
tion key to open all doors, the trunk, and
glove box. Do not use a valet key to
duplicate an ignition key.
See Sections 2 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Convenience Features
Traction Control System (optional)
The Traction Control System automati-
cally comes on whenever you start the
vehicle. You may wish to turn the system
off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, ice or snow.
Press the TRACTION OFF button to turn
the system off.
Tilt Wheel
The tilt wheel lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
To operate:
Hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Adjust the steering
wheel to a comfortable position, then
release the lever.Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(optional)
This feature filters outside and recircu-
lated air, removing pollen and dust parti-
cles. The filter has an access panel
located beneath the instrument panel,
near the accelerator pedal. This filter
should be replaced during routine
schedule maintenance.
See Sections 3 and 4 of your Owner Manual.
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OnStar®Communication System
(optional)
OnStar
®brings an added dimension of
safety, security, peace of mind, and per-
sonal convenience to your LeSabre driv-
ing experience.
With OnStar, you’ll have peace of mind
knowing your driving experience is com-
pletely enhanced with such features as:
•Emergency services dispatch
•Automatic notification of air bag
deployment
•Roadside assistance with location
•Stolen vehicle tracking with automatic
theft notification
•Routing and location assistance
•Remote diagnostics
•Remote door unlock
•Convenience services — location of
hotels, restaurants and other points
of interest. The OnStar database has
250 categories and more than 4 mil-
lion listings.
Call Answer or END Button
Press the solid white button at the end
of a call. You’ll hear the words, “OnStar
Request Ended.” Also, press this button
to answer a call from the OnStar Center,
or to cancel a call if one of the other but-
tons is accidentally pressed.
OnStar Services Button
Press the button to connect to an
OnStar Advisor. You’ll hear a chime,
followed by the words “Connecting to
OnStar.” The Advisor will be able to help
you with any subscriber services.
Emergency Button
In an emergency, press to connect to
an OnStar Advisor. The Advisor will
contact the nearest emergency services
provider who can dispatch ambulance,
police, fire or other emergency services.
Telltale Light
Asolid green light indicates the OnStar
system is on. If the light blinks, an
incoming or outgoing call is in progress.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
(optional)
EyeCue
®Head-Up Windshield Display
The HUD displays the following as a
reflection in the windshield:
•Speedometer Reading
•Turn Signal Indicators
•High-Beam Indicator
•Check Gauges Message
The HUD controls are located on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel column.
To operate:
Start the engine; slide the dimmer lever
all the way up. Slide the dimmer control
upward or downward to increase or
decrease the image brightness.
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Press the image height adjuster control
up or down arrow to raise or lower the
HUD image on the windshield to suit
your personal preference.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Universal Transmitter (optional)
Programmable Universal Transmitter
You can program up to three transmit-
ters. The vehicle’s engine should be
turned off during programming.
To erase any previous settings:
Press and hold the two outside buttons
simultaneously until the indicator light
flashes rapidly. Release the buttons.Hold your hand-held transmitter against
the bottom surface of the Universal
Transmitter (UT) so you can see the
indicator light.
Choose one of the three buttons to
program. Press and hold the transmitter
button and the UT button until the
indicator light flashes rapidly (this could
take up to 90 seconds). Release both
buttons.
Operate Universal Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button.
The light will illuminate while the signal
is being transmitted.
PASS-Key
®III
The PASS-Key®III is a passive theft-
deterrent system that provides your
vehicle with a higher level of security by
offering 3 trillion electronic security
codes.
Asingle key opens all locks and oper-
ates the ignition. A transponder is locat-
ed in the key. With the key in the igni-
tion, the transponder is activated and
emits an encoded signal. This signal
allows the engine to start.
Note:Make sure people and objects
are clear of the garage door you are
programming.
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New Key
If a new ignition key is required, it
should be purchased at a Buick dealer-
ship. The key is matched to your vehi-
cle’s module. The module will then learn
the new transponder key code.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Driver Memory Seat & Mirrors
(optional)
With the vehicle in PARK (P), adjust the
driver’s seat, including the lumbar posi-
tion (optional) and both outside mirrors
to a comfortable position. This feature
also recalls the radio and climate control
settings. However, it does not include
the power head restraint settings.
•Press and hold the appropriate
Driver/MEMORY button (located on
the driver’s door panel), to corre-
spond with the DIC Driver number,
until you hear two beeps.
•Follow the previous step with the
other key fob/transmitter to set up for
a second driver, and select the other
Driver/MEMORY button.
•Press and release the EXIT button.
With the transaxle in PARK (P), the
seat will move all the way back or to
your personalized exit position.
To recall the memory seat and mirrors
using the key fob/transmitter, program
the DIC Seat Recall feature to ON.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(optional)
The DIC displays information about how
your vehicle is functioning and shows
warnings and messages if a system
problem is detected.
StabiliTrak
®Message
When the “STABILITY SYS ACTIVE”
message appears, a computer-
controlled system is automatically
activated. Some brake pedal noise or
vibration is normal. (StabiliTrak is an
optional feature.)
DIC Button Descriptions
•Press the ODO/TRIP button to dis-
play the vehicle’s total mileage, and
Trip 1 or Trip 2 miles. Press the
ODO/TRIP button for the appropriate
trip number, then press the RESET
button to reset the trip odometer.
•Press the FUEL INFO button to dis-
play fuel economy, fuel average, fuel
instantaneous, fuel range and fuel
used. Press the ODO/TRIP button for
the appropriate trip number, then
press the RESET button while the
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To program and recall your personal
choice features:
Turn the ignition ON and place vehicle in
PARK (P).
1. To inform the DIC which driver you
are, press the appropriate memory
seat control button, or press the
unlock symbol on your key fob/
transmitter.
2. Press and hold ENG/METfor 5 sec-
onds. “Welcome to Buick Options
Feature” will appear on the DIC dis-
play. The next display will be your
driver number. Press ENG/METto
select the feature you want to program.
Follow the display information for each
feature. Press RESET to save the selec-
tion and advance to the next button.
When finished programming, “Options
Feature Selection Done” will appear on
the DIC display.
To exit without programming each
personal choice feature:
Press another DIC button or turn the
ignition to OFF. Your selections will be
retained.
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average fuel economy is displayed in
the DIC to learn what the average
fuel economy is from a new starting
point.
•Press the GAGE INFO button to dis-
play oil pressure, coolant tempera-
ture, battery state, oil life index and
tire pressure information.
•Press the RESET button, along with
other buttons, to reset system
functions.
After an oil change:
•Press and hold the RESET button
while the oil life index is displayed in
the DIC. After 5 seconds, the oil life
will change to 100%.
•Press the ENG/MET button to change
the display to either English or metric
units.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DIC Programming
DIC Personal Choice Programming
The DIC can be used to program the fol-
lowing features for two drivers:
•Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
•Automatic Door Locks
•Delayed Locking
•Security Feedback
•Perimeter Lighting
•Memory Seats
•Window Lockout
•Driver ID
•Language Selection
The DIC recognizes the drivers as
Driver #1 and Driver #2 (Memory 1 and
Memory 2).
Each key fob/transmitter is unique and
marked with either a #1 or #2 on the
back.
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Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
To tip the passenger mirror down when
the vehicle is in REVERSE (R):
Tilt Mirrors (OFF/ON).
•Press ENG/MET to select OFF or
ON. Press RESET to record your
choice and advance to the next
feature.
Automatic Door Locks
To make the doors lock or unlock when
the vehicle is in PARK (P):
•AUTO DOOR LOCKS (OFF/ON)
Press ENG/METto select OFF or
ON.
If you select OFF, there will be no
door locking feature.
If you select ON for AUTO DOOR
LOCKS, the doors will lock when you
shift out of PARK (P).
Press RESETto record your choice.
•UNLOCK IN PARK (OFF/ON)Press
ENG/METto select OFF or ON.
If you select OFF for UNLOCK,
there will be no automatic door
unlock feature.
If you select ON for UNLOCK and
ALL for DOOR TO UNLOCK, all the
doors will unlock when you shift into
PARK (P).
Press RESETto record your choice.
•DOOR TO UNLOCK (ALL/DRIVER)
Press ENG/METto select ALL or
DRIVER. Press RESETto record
your choice.
Delayed Locking
To delay the locking of the doors by 5
seconds after the power door lock
switch is pressed:•DELAYED LOCKING (OFF/ON)
Press ENG/METto select OFF or ON.
If you select OFF for DELAYED
LOCKING, there will be no delayed
locking feature.
If you select ON for DELAYED LOCK-
ING, the doors will lock 5 seconds
after pressing the door lock switch.
Press RESETto record your choice.
Security Feedback
To sound the horn and/or flash the exte-
rior lamps when you press LOCK or
UNLOCK on the key fob/transmitter:
•KEYLESS FEEDBACK (OFF/ON)
Press ENG/METto make your
selection.
If you select OFF for KEYLESS
FEEDBACK, there will be no
feedback.
If you select ON for KEYLESS
FEEDBACK, you will also need to
select LIGHTS or LIGHTS + HORN.
Press RESETto record your choice.
•LIGHTS FEEDBACK (OFF/ON)
Press ENG/METto select LIGHTS or
L+ HORN.
If you select ON, the lights will flash
twice.
If you select L + HORN, the lights will
flash and the horn will chirp once.
Press RESETto record your choice.
•HORN FEEDBACK (OFF/ON)Press
ENG/METto make your selection.
If you select OFF for HORN FEED-
BACK, there will be no feedback.
If you select ON for HORN FEED-
BACK, the horn will chirp once.
Press RESETto record your choice.
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Perimeter Lighting
To turn the headlamps, parking lamps
and backup lamps on when you press
on the key fob/transmitter:
1.PERIMETER LIGHTS (OFF/ON)
Press ENG/METto select OFF or
ON.
If you select OFF for PERIMETER
LIGHTS, there will be no perimeter
lighting.
If you select ON for PERIMETER
LIGHTS, the lights will illuminate.
Press RESETto record your choice.
Memory Seats Recall
To recall the position of your seat and
mirrors when you press unlock on the
key fob/transmitter:
1.SEAT RECALL (OFF/ON)Press
ENG/METto select OFF or ON.
If you select OFF for SEAT RECALL,
there will be no seat recall feature.
If you select ON for SEAT RECALL,
the seat and mirrors will move to their
preset memory positions when the
vehicle is unlocked using the key
fob/transmitter.
Press RESETto record your choice.
2.RECALL POSITION MEMORY
(EXIT)Press ENG/METto select
MEMORY or EXIT.
If you select MEMORY for RECALL
POSITION, the seat and mirrors will
move to their preset memory
positions.
Note:If you desire perimeter lighting,
you must select LIGHTS for UNLOCK
FEEDBACK.If you select EXIT for RECALL POSI-
TION, the seat and mirrors will move
to their preset exit positions.
Press RESETto record your choice.
Window Lockout
To select the number of passenger win-
dows you want to prevent from being
opened:
1.WINDOW LOCK (R+ PASS/REAR)
Press ENG/MET to select R+ PASS
or REAR.
If you select R+ PASS for WINDOW
LOCK, all three passenger windows
will lock out.
If you select REAR, the two rear win-
dows will lock out.
Press RESETto record your choice.
See your Owner Manual for Driver ID and
Language Selection programming.
Note:This feature is activated by press-
ing the WINDOW LOCK switch on the
driver’s door.
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