BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2002 Owner's Manual

2-103 Program Mode Message
United States Canada
If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program
mode. You are ready to begin programming your
vehicle's customization features.
If your vehicle does not have the Driver Information
Center (DIC), see ªVehicle Customizationº in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), see ªDriver Information Centerº in
the Index.
Key Fob Battery Low Warning Message
United States Canada
If you receive this message, the battery in the
remote keyless entry needs to be replaced.
See ªBattery Replacementº in the Index for battery
replacement instructions.

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Park Lamp Warning Message
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If you receive this message, one or both of the
vehicle's parking lamp bulbs needs replacement.
See ªBulb Replacementº in the Index for bulb
replacement instructions.
Highbeam Out Warning Message
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If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle's
high
-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. See
ªBulb Replacementº in the Index for more information.

2-105 Low Tire Pressure Message (If Equipped)
United States Canada
The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large
change in the pressure of one tire. After the system has
been properly calibrated, the low tire pressure message
will come on and chime will sound if a pressure
difference (low pressure) is detected in one tire.
The message will stay on until you turn off the ignition
or reset (calibrate) the system. See ªCheck Tire Pressure
Systemº in the Index.
If the anti
-lock brake system warning light comes on,
the check tire pressure system may not be working
properly. See your dealer for service. Also, see
ªAnti
-Lock Brake System Warning Lightº in the Index.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the display is located on the instrument
panel cluster in the tachometer gage. The DIC will show
information about the vehicle and the surroundings.
The DIC is capable of displaying English or French.
See ªDriver Information Center (DIC) Messagesº
later in this section to change the display from English
to metric.

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When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC
will display the following:
BUICK: BUICK will be displayed for three seconds.
DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for another
three seconds after BUICK appears in the display. This
display lets the driver know which driver's remote
keyless entry transmitter is being used and the driver's
customization features.
The DIC controls are
located to the left of the
steering column on the
instrument panel.
The DIC will be in the last mode displayed when the
engine was turned off. To select a different mode, press
MODE. The display will cycle through its options at
each press of MODE.MODE: This button lets you cycle through the options
on the display.
SET: This button is used to select and set the options to
your preference.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages
The DIC will always display the compass reading and
the outside temperature. If the temperature is below
38
F (3
C), the temperature reading will toggle
between displaying the temperature and the word ICE
for two minutes.
AVG ECONOMY: Average fuel economy is viewed as
a long term approximation of your overall driving
conditions. To learn the average fuel economy from a
new starting point, press and hold the SET button while
the average fuel economy is displayed on the DIC. The
average fuel economy will set to zero.
INST ECONOMY: Instantaneous fuel economy varies
with your driving conditions, such as acceleration,
braking and the grade of the road being traveled.

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FUEL RANGE: The fuel range is an estimated
distance that your vehicle can travel on the remaining
fuel. The fuel economy used to calculate the range is
based on your driving history since the last reset of the
average speed.
FUEL USED: The fuel used display will show you how
much fuel has been used since the last time it was reset.
To reset the fuel used to zero, press and hold the SET
button while the fuel used is displayed on the DIC and
until the display goes to zero.
AVG SPEED: The average speed display will show you
your average speed from when you first started your
vehicle. To reset the average speed, press and hold the
SET button while the average speed is displayed on the
DIC and until the speed resets to your current speed.
OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET: This
message displays the current percentage of the GM Oil
Life System
. Be careful not to reset this display other
than when the oil has been changed. See ªHow to Reset
the Change Engine Oil Messageº in the Index.TIRE PRESSURE: The check tire pressure system can
alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire.
The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire
is low or flat. You must begin driving before the system
will work properly. See ªCheck Tire Pressure Systemº
in the Index.
USE SET TO SELECT ENGLISH METRIC: Yo u
can use this display to select English or metric. Press the
SET button to toggle between English or metric. The
DIC, the odometer, the trip odometer and if your vehicle
has the optional head
-up display will change.
OFF: No driver information will be displayed in this
mode. If the DIC is left in this mode for more than three
seconds, the display will turn off. Press the MODE
button to start the DIC.

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Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the
country, the difference is great enough to cause the
compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the
compass must be set.
Automatic Compass Calibration
The compass is self
-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the calibration process may not be complete. In
these cases, the calibration symbol C will be displayed
where the compass reading is normally displayed.
To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large
metal objects, make three 360 degree turns. The
calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading
will be displayed.Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put the
compass into the calibration mode. To get into this
mode, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
compass/temperature mode.
2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than
three seconds.

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ZONE # PRESS & HOLD SET TO CHANGE: This
display mode will be displayed when you are manually
calibrating the system. The current zone number for
compass variance will be displayed in place of the
# symbol. Use the SET button to select the zone number
from the graphic shown to select the current area of the
country that you are driving in.
PRESS SET TO CALIBRATE COMPASS: After
selecting your zone, press the MODE button and this
will be displayed on the DIC. Press the SET button and
complete three 360 degree turns in an area free from
large metal objects.
The following two messages will toggle in the display
until you calibrate the compass:

DRIVE VEHICLE IN CIRCLE

CALIBRATING COMPASS
When calibration is complete, the display will return to
its normal mode.Driver Information Center (DIC)
Vehicle Customization
The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers.
The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 and
DRIVER 2 in the DIC display. You will let the DIC
know which driver you are by using your remote keyless
entry transmitter. Each remote keyless entry transmitter
was pre
-programmed to belong to DRIVER 1 or
DRIVER 2. Each transmitter may be programmed
differently for each driver's preferences.
After you press the LOCK button on your transmitter
and the ignition key is in ON, the DIC will display the
identified driver number. The vehicle will also recall the
vehicle customization features that were last
programmed to correspond to your transmitter.
If you unlock your vehicle using your key instead of
your transmitter, the DIC will not change drivers and
your vehicle will recall the information from the last
transmitter used.

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Entering Programming Mode
To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition key to ON with the vehicle
in PARK (P).
2. Press and release the MODE button,
scrolling through the DIC messages, until
PERSONALIZATION PRESS SET TO
BEGIN is displayed.
3. Press the SET button and TO SELECT DRIVER
PRESS REMOTE LOCK will appear. Press the
LOCK button on the optional remote keyless entry to
start. This identifies which remote keyless entry
transmitter is being programmed by displaying
PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 1 or
PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 2.
United States Canada
4. The program mode message will appear in the
message center as an indication that your vehicle is
ready to begin programming.
5. Follow the instructions given by the DIC.

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Headlamp Exit Delay
This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and
parking lamps. This feature can be programmed to one
of the following modes:
OFF: The headlamps and parking lamps will not turn on
at the same instant that the ignition is turned to OFF.
15: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for
15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.
30: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for
30 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.
60: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for
60 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it
was programmed in 30
-second activation mode. The
mode to which the vehicle has been programmed
may have been changed since it left the factory.
To determine the mode to which your vehicle is
programmed or to program your vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until HEADLMP EXIT
DELAY appears in the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before the
mode you prefer.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.

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Interior Lighting Delay
The interior lighting delay feature can be programmed
to one of the following modes:
ON: Continue to illuminate the interior lamps for
25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that
you can find your ignition and buckle your safety belt
at night.
Interior lighting delay will not occur while the ignition
is in ON. After 25 seconds have passed, the interior
lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out
before the 25 seconds have passed if the following
conditions are met:

The ignition is turned to ON,

all doors are locked using the optional remote
keyless entry transmitter, or

there is no occupant activity detected for an
illumination period of 25 seconds.
OFF: The interior will not illuminate your vehicle when
all of the doors are closed.Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in ON. The mode to which the vehicle has
been programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until INTERIOR
LIGHTING DELAY appears on the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON
or OFF.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.