instrument cluster BUICK LUCERNE 2007 User Guide

+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET–:Press this button to set the speed or
make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control.
Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed. See
Instrument Panel Cluster on page 194.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not 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 cruise control on/off button.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press and release the SET– button located on
the steering wheel.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
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Fog Lamps
-(Fog Lamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps,
the button is located on the exterior lamps control.
The exterior lamps control is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Your ignition must be in RUN for the fog lamps to
illuminate.
To turn the fog lamps on, press the exterior lamps
button. A light will come on in the instrument
panel cluster to let you know that the fog lamps
are on. SeeInstrument Panel Cluster on page 194.
Press the exterior lamps button again to turn the
fog lamps off.
The ignition must be in RUN and the parking
lamps must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamps will go off while you change
to high-beam headlamps.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Cornering Lamps
If your vehicle has this feature, the cornering lamps
come on when: the headlamps or parking lamps are
on, the vehicle is not in PARK (P), and you signal a
turn with the turn signal/multifunction lever. They
provide more light for cornering.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the
exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to OFF and a door has been
opened. This protects against draining the battery
in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or
parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps on
for more than 10 minutes, use the manual control to
turn the lamps back on after the ignition is turned to
OFF and any door is opened.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to
cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying
attention to your warning lights and gages could
also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briey when you start the
engine just to let you know they are working. If you
are familiar with this section, you should not be
alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to
let you know when there is a problem with
your vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and stays
on when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this
manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly — and even dangerous. So please get to
know your warning lights and gages. They are a
big help.
Your vehicle has a DIC that works along with the
warning lights and gages. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 212.
Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
You will know how fast you are going, how
much fuel you have, and many other things you
will need to drive safely and economically.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
All messages will appear in the DIC display
located below the speedometer in the instrument
panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located on
the instrument panel, to the left of the instrument
panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a
short delay, the DIC will display the information
that was last displayed before the engine was
turned off.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system
problem is detected. The bottom line of the
DIC shows the shift lever position indicator.
SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation on page 119
for more information.If your vehicle’s DIC has these features, the
compass direction and the outside air temperature
may also display on the DIC when viewing the
trip and fuel information. The compass direction
appears on the top right corner of the DIC display.
The outside air temperature automatically
appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC
display. If there is a problem with the system that
controls the temperature display, the numbers
will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
The DIC also allows some features to be
customized. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 231for more information.
DIC Controls and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on
the instrument panel, to the left of the instrument
panel cluster.
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ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 351for more information.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears on
the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop
the vehicle as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 351for more information.
This message displays along with a continuous
chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and
turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 351.
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. Reduced engine power can
affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this
message is on, but there is no reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the next time the
vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken
to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
ERROR
This message displays while viewing the odometer
or trip odometers if there is a problem with the
instrument panel cluster. See your dealer for
service.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when your vehicle is low
on fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
SeeFuel Gage on page 211andFilling the Tank
on page 330for more information.
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OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine oil pressure is low, severe engine
damage may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See
Engine Oil on page 337for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also
appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeOil Pressure Light on page 209.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible when this message
is displayed.
PARK ASSIST OFF
If your vehicle has this feature, after the vehicle has
been started, this message will reminder the driver
that the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system has been turned off. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and clear it
from the DIC display. To turn the URPA system
back on, see “Park Assist” underDIC Controls and
Displays on page 212. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 178for more information.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the front passenger’s
door is not closed properly. When this message
appears, make sure that the front passenger’s
door is closed completely.
RAINSENSE WIPERS ACTIVE
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays while the Rainsense™ system is active.
SeeRainsense™ II Wipers on page 165for
more information.
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SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with the
brake system. The brake system warning light and
the anti-lock brake system warning light may also
be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 201and
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 202
for more information. If this happens, stop as soon
as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message on the DIC
display. If the message is displayed or appears
again when you begin driving, the brake system
needs service. See your dealer as soon as
possible. SeeBrakes on page 367for more
information.
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays if the ignition is on to
inform the driver that the brake uid level is low.
Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible. The brake system warning
light also appears on the instrument panel cluster
when this message appears on the DIC. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 201.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do not
use this system to help you park. SeeUltrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 178for more
information. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist
steering system. SeeSteering on page 285.
This message displays if a problem is detected with
the speed variable assist steering system. When
this message is displayed, you may notice that the
effort required to steer the vehicle decreases or
feels lighter, but you will still be able to steer the
vehicle.
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SERVICE STABILITRAK
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message
displays if there has been a problem detected with
StabiliTrak
®. A warning light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on page 202. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 284for more
information.
If this message turns on while you are driving, pull
off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off
and then back on. If this message still stays on or
turns back on again while you are driving, your
vehicle needs service. Have the StabiliTrak
®
System inspected by your dealer as soon as
possible.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
This message displays to indicate that the
suspension system is not operating properly.
See your dealer for service.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the
key. A fault has been detected in the system which
means that the system is disabled and it is not
protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts;
however, you may want to take the vehicle to
your dealer before turning off the engine. See
PASS-Key
®III+ on page 111for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if a part on the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working
properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of the
four sensors are missing or inoperable, the warning
comes on in about 20 minutes. A sensor would be
missing, for example, if you put different wheels on
your vehicle without transferring the sensors. If the
warning comes on and stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPM. See your dealer.
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SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is not functioning properly. A warning
light also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
on page 202. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 283for more information. Have the TCS
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transaxle. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h)
This message displays when your vehicle speed is
limited to 80 mph (128 km/h) because the vehicle
detects a problem in the speed variable assist
steering, magnetic ride control, or automatic
leveling control systems. Have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
STABILITRAK NOT READY
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message may
display and the Traction Control System and
StabiliTrak
®Warning Light on the instrument panel
cluster may be on after rst driving the vehicle
and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds.
The StabiliTrak
®system is not functional until
the light has turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 284for more information.
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE
THROTTLE
This message displays if the starting of the engine
is disabled due to the electronic throttle control
system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer
immediately.
This message only appears while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
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The SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message,
the traction control system warning light and
the StabiliTrak
®warning light will come on to let
you know if there is a problem with the traction
control system. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 221.
When this light and the SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL message are on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
The traction control system automatically
comes on whenever you start your vehicle.
To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road
conditions, you should always leave the system
on. But you can turn the traction control system off
if you ever need to.
You can turn the system on or off at any time by
pressing the traction control system button located
on the console. The DIC will display TRACTION
CONTROL OFF when you press the button.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 325for more information.
StabiliTrak®System
Your vehicle may have this feature. The
StabiliTrak®system is an advanced computer
controlled system that helps the driver maintain
directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. This is accomplished by selectively
applying any one of the vehicle’s brakes and
reducing engine power. The StabiliTrak
®system
comes on automatically whenever you start
your vehicle. The system cannot be turned off.
The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be
displayed in the DIC and the traction control system
and StabiliTrak
®warning light on the instrument
panel cluster will be on after rst driving the vehicle
and exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds.
The StabiliTrak
®system is off until the light has
turned off. This could take up to 15 minutes.
The traction control system and StabiliTrak
®
warning light on the instrument panel cluster will
ash when the system is operating. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 202,
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light on page 203andDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 221for more
information. You may also feel or hear the system
working. This is normal.
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