ignition BUICK LESABRE 2004 Get To Know Guide
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Window Controls
The power window controls are located
on the driver’s door armrest.
Express-Down Window
AUTO:Press this switch rearward and
release to express open the window.
Press the switch again to stop a window
in express.
Window Lockout
LOCK:Press this switch to disable the
passenger window switches. The switch
will illuminate to indicate the lock is
active.
Press the switch again to enable the
passenger window switches.
Window Lockout is a programmable fea-
ture. Refer to the DIC Programming sec-
tion in this guide for further information.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (optional)
The ignition must be in the ON position
or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active to operate the sunroof.
The sunroof switch is located on the
headliner, between the sun visors.
Press and hold the switch rearward and
release to express open the glass panel
and sunshade. The sunroof will open
automatically to the full-open position.
Press the switch again at the desired
point to stop the panel in a partially open
position.
Press and hold the switch forward to
close the glass panel. The sunshade
must be manually closed.
Vent
The vent position raises the rear portion
of the sunroof. Once it is closed, the
sunroof can be opened to a vent posi-
tion. (The sunshade must be opened
and closed manually for vent operation.)
Push the sunroof switch upward to vent.
Pull the sunroof switch downward to
close.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield Wiper Controls
MIST
Turn the WIPER band toward you and
release it for a single wipe cycle. For
more cycles, hold the band on MIST
longer.
WASH
Push the washer PUSH tab to spray
washer solvent on the windshield.
Moisture-Sensing Delay Windshield
Wipers (optional)
The moisture-sensing wiper system
monitors the moisture on the windshield The headlamps, parking and backup
lamps will illuminate when you press the
unlock symbol on the keyfob
transmitter.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Lamp Controls
Interior Lamps
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual for
interior lamp operating instructions.
Daytime Running Lamps
The Daytime Running Lamps will come
on when the ignition is ON, the head-
lamp switch is OFF, and the transaxle is
not in PARK (P).
Twilight Sentinel
This feature automatically switches the
headlamps on and off by sensing how
dark it is outside. You should not have to
manually turn the headlamps on or off.
The Twilight Sentinel control lever is
located to the left of the steering
column. To operate it, slide the lever
from OFF to MAX to adjust the
headlamps ON time from a few seconds
to 3 minutes, after the ignition has been
turned OFF.
Perimeter Lighting
Notice:Driver #1 and Driver #2 key
fob settings are unique. Refer to DIC
Programming.
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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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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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