instrument panel BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2006 User Guide

Canceling the Rear Door Security
Locks
1. Unlock and open the rear door from the outside.
2. Push the lever down to disengage the safety lock.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear
door lock.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Lockout Protection
The lockout protection feature may prevent you from
locking your key in your vehicle. Pressing the power
door lock switch will lock all doors, then unlock
the driver’s door, if the key is in the ignition when a
door is opened.
If you leave the key in your vehicle but not in the
ignition or if you use the manual door lock, you could
still lock the key in the vehicle. Always remember to
take the key with you.
Liftgate
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-28.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-29.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare you can swing down the visors.
You can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them to the side. There may be an extension
on the inboard side of the sun visors. Pull the extension
out to block out glare.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open
the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A security light, located on
top of the instrument panel
will ash slowly to let
you know that the system
has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch.
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Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle without using the optional remote
keyless entry transmitter or the key, or tries to turn the
ignition on without using the correct key. The horn
will sound and the headlamps and parking lamps will
ash any time the alarm sounds.
When the content theft-deterrent system is armed, the
liftgate may be opened by pressing the REAR button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm will
go into standby mode. Once the liftgate is closed, the
alarm will be armed. See “Liftgate Release” under
Liftgate on page 2-11for more information on how to
open the liftgate.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
The content theft-deterrent alarm system will arm
when you use either power door lock switch to lock
the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the
key is removed from the ignition. The security light,
located on top of the instrument panel, will start ashing
when the system is armed.
Within ve seconds, after the security light begins to
ash, any door can be manually unlocked and opened,
without sounding the alarm. A door unlocked manually
will remain unlocked until locked again.
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you press LOCK
once on your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock
the doors. The alarm system light will come on for
30 seconds and then start ashing to let you know
the system is armed.
Within the 30 second delay after the security light
comes on, and an additional ve seconds after the light
begins to ash, any door can be manually unlocked
and opened, without sounding the alarm.
If LOCK is pressed on your remote keyless entry
transmitter twice within ve seconds, any door can be
manually unlocked and opened within ve seconds after
the security light begins to ash, without sounding the
alarm. A door unlocked manually will remain unlocked
until locked again.
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Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
key to unlock the driver’s door. The security light will
stop ashing to let you know the system is no longer
armed.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you press UNLOCK
on your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
doors. The security light, on top of the instrument panel,
will stop ashing to let you know the system is no
longer armed.
PASS-Key®III
Your PASS-Key®III system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
PASS-Key
®III uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to
four different positions.
A (OFF):This is the only position in which you can
remove the key. This position locks the ignition
and transaxle.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.B (ACCESSORY):This position allows you to use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the
engine is off. This position will also allow you to turn
off the engine. Use ACCESSORY if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example,
if your vehicle is being pushed or towed.
C (ON):This is the position that the switch returns
to after you start your engine and release the key.
The switch stays in ON when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
ON to operate your electrical power accessories, and
to display some instrument panel warning lights.
D (START):This position starts the engine. When
the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON for normal driving.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, the audio system,
the sunroof and the automatic level control will continue
to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is
turned to OFF or until one of the doors is opened.
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Parking Brake
The parking brake is
located under the
instrument panel on
the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot and push down on the parking
brake pedal with your left foot.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 3-44.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot while you push down on
the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you
lift your left foot from the parking brake pedal, it will pop
up to the released position.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-38.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps..................................................3-15
Interior Lamps..............................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Interior Lamps Control...................................3-16
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................3-17
Entry Lighting...............................................3-17
Delayed Lighting...........................................3-18
Exit Lighting.................................................3-18
Perimeter Lighting.........................................3-19
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-19
Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-19Cargo Lamp.................................................3-19
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-20
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-20
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-21
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-24
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-26
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-27
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Climate Control System.................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-30
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-33
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-36
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-37
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-38
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-39
Trip Odometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-40
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-41
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-42
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-44
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-45
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-46
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-46
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Message Center.............................................3-51
Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message...........3-51
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-51
Traction Active Message................................3-52
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-52
Charging System Indicator Message................3-53
Reduced Engine Power Message....................3-53
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-54
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-55
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-55
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-55
Check Gas Cap Message..............................3-56
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-56
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-56
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-57
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-57
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-58
Service Vehicle Soon Message.......................3-58
Program Mode Message................................3-59
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning Message...............................3-59
Parking Lamp Warning Message.....................3-60
Highbeam Out Warning Message....................3-60Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-60
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-62
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-64
Audio System(s).............................................3-74
Setting the Time...........................................3-75
Radio with CD..............................................3-76
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-87
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-100
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-114
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-115
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-129
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-132
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-132
Radio Reception.........................................3-133
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-134
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-135
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-135
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-135
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-135
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-14andInterior Lamps on page 3-16.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-38.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 2-23.
F. Instrument Panel Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 3-36.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-74.
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-132.
I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information
Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). SeeHead-Up
Display (HUD) on page 3-21andDIC Controls
and Displays on page 3-62.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-9.
K. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-20.
L. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-28,Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-30orDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-33.
M. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument Panel
Switchbank on page 3-20.
N. Front Armrest Storage. SeeFront Armrest Storage
Area on page 2-39.
O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power
Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Cupholders. See
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-27,
Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-26,Cell Phone
Storage Area on page 2-39,Floor Console Storage
Area on page 2-39andCupholder(s) on page 2-38.
P. Floor Console Fuse Block. SeeFloor Console
Fuse Block on page 5-101.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-38.
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