door lock BUICK TERRAZA 2007 Owner's Guide

3. If the power sliding door overhead console
switch is in the override (deactivation)
position, return to the activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote
keyless entry transmitter, overhead console
switch, or passenger switch. Allow the door to
travel fully open.
If the door does not travel to the fully open
position, press the overhead console switch to the
override (deactivation) position and slide the
door fully open and closed. Check for foreign
objects in the tracks. Repeat the procedure starting
with Step 1. If the door resists travel to the fully
open position, see your dealer for service.Liftgate
To unlock or lock the liftgate from the outside, use
the remote keyless entry transmitter. For more
information, seeRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 99.
You can also use the power door lock switch to
lock and unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate using the handle located above
the license plate. Once slightly opened, the
liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the
vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear
cargo area.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without
checking for overhead obstructions such as a
garage door, you could break the liftgate
glass. Always check to make sure the area
above the liftgate is clear before opening it.
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Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A light located on top of your instrument panel,
near the center of the vehicle next to the
windshield, 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.Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries
to enter the vehicle without using the remote
keyless entry transmitter or a key, or turns
the ignition to RUN. The horn will sound and the
turn signal lamps will ash for up to two minutes.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when the key is
removed from the ignition and you use the driver’s
power door lock switch, with the driver’s door
open or the passenger’s door power door
lock switch with the passenger’s door open to lock
the vehicle. If you would like to turn on power
door lock switch arming, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 249
When the security light ashes quickly the system
is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are
closed and locked, the security light will begin
ashing at a very slow rate to let you know
the system is armed.
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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm if the key is not in the
ignition and you use your remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors. The security light will
ash to let you know the system is arming. If
you press the transmitter’s lock button twice within
5 seconds, the horn will sound. After all doors
and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security
light will begin ashing at a very slow rate to let
you know the system is armed.
Arming with Your Key
Your alarm system will arm when you use your
key to lock the driver’s door. The security light will
ash to let you know the system is arming.
After all doors and the liftgate are closed and
locked, the security light will begin ashing at a
very slow rate to let you know the system is
armed. If you would like your key not to arm the
system, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel
Only) on page 249.
Arming Conrmation
If remote unlock conrmation is on, the turn signal
lamps will ash briey to let you know when
your alarm system has disarmed. If you would not
like the turn signal lamps to ash, seeDIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 249.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
doors. The security light will stop ashing to let you
know the system is no longer armed.
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. If you would like your key
not to disarm the alarm system, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 249.
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, your power windows and the audio
system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off or until either
door is opened. If a door is opened, the power
windows and audio system will shut off.
Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in
any other position — that is a safety feature. To
restart when you are already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift
into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is
stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
your ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go
down as your engine warms up. Do not race
the engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and transaxle gently until
the oil warms up and lubricates all moving
parts.
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OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range
of safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency where we can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal
to unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they
can contact Roadside Service for you.A complete OnStar
®Owner’s Guide and the
Terms and Conditions of the OnStar®Subscription
Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s
OnStar
®Subscriber Information packet located
in your vehicle. For more information, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contact
OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or press the OnStar®button to speak with an
OnStar®advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe
& Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections®
Plan is included for one year from the date of
purchase. You can extend this plan beyond
the rst year, or upgrade to the Directions &
Connections
®Plan to meet your needs. For more
information, press the OnStar®button to speak
with an advisor.
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Safe & Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar®Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Directions & Connections®Plan

All Safe & Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar®
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free
Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and may
be used with Pre-Paid Minute Packages or
linked to a cell phone through OnStar
®Shared
Minutes Plan. To nd out more, refer to the
OnStar
®Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box,
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or
speak with an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the
OnStar®button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a
feature of OnStar®Hands-Free Calling that uses
your minutes to access weather, local traffic
reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone
button and giving a few simple voice commands,
you can browse through the various topics.
Customize your information prole at
www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To program a device to Universal Home Remote
using a Universal Home Remote button
previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home
Remote button. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the Universal
Home Remote button, proceed with Step
2 under “Programming Universal Home
Remote” shown earlier in this section.
For additional information on Universal Home
Remote, seeCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 530.
Storage Areas
Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store
many items. If the vehicle has an extended
wheelbase, it can carry even larger items. The
oor pins that are used to attach the seats, can be
used to secure larger loads.
Glove Box
If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the
lock and turn the key counterclockwise. To
open the glove box, pull the latch release.
The glove box door has a detent to prevent the
door from lowering too far. Open the glove
box until the door is partway open, then pull the
door down if you need it fully opened.
To close the glove box, the door must be pushed
up past the detent. To lock the glove box, put
your key into the lock and turn the key clockwise.
Cupholder(s)
There are cupholders located below the center
instrument panel switchbank. The cupholders have
a rubber liner that can be removed, so that
larger cups can t into the cupholders. You can
also remove the liner to clean it.
To use the cupholders, pull the tray out. Push the
tray back when not in use.
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in
the second row.
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Convenience Center
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is not
secured properly, it can move around in a
collision or sudden stop. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Be sure to
secure any such item properly.
Your vehicle may have a convenience center. It
provides extra storage space for the rear of
the vehicle.To open the convenience center, pull up on the
door latch located on the front of the cover.
The convenience center cover has two automatic
prop rods to hold it up and in place.
To close the convenience center cover, you must
pull one of the prop rod linkages toward you
while holding onto the door latch and lower the
convenience center cover to close it.
Removing the Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items are off the
convenience center and that it is empty.
2. Turn the hand knob, located at the rear of the
convenience center, counterclockwise until the
knob is loose.
3. Lift up on the hand knob, then grip and pull
up on the convenience center to remove it
from the vehicle.
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Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature, if equipped, will automatically
activate the headlamps and parking lamps after
the windshield wipers have been in use for
about 30 seconds and when all of the following
conditions are met.
The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
The headlamps have not already been
activated by automatic lighting.
The automatic lighting feature has not been
disabled using the exterior lamp control.
SeeExterior Lamps on page 181for additional
information.
If the wipers are activated for over 30 seconds
and the exterior lamp control is in the parking
lamps position, or the automatic lighting feature
has been disabled using the exterior lamp control,
a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will
appear on the Driver Information Center,
if equipped.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you turn the ignition to LOCK while leaving the
lamps on, you will hear a warning chime once
the driver’s door is opened.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional Daytime Running Lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make front parking and
turn signal lamps come on in daylight when the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
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Interior Lamps Control
The interior lamp
control is located to
the right of the exterior
lamp controls on the
instrument panel to
the left of the steering
column.
R(Interior Lamp Override):Turn the outer
knob to this position to have your interior lamps
remain off while any door is open.
1(Door):Turn the outer knob to this position to
turn the interior lamps on while any door is open
and when the ignition key is removed from the
ignition.
+(Interior Lamps):Turn the outer knob to this
position to turn the interior lamps on.
Turn the inner knob to adjust the instrument panel
brightness, described earlier in this section.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is located in the headliner and has
two buttons to manually turn it on or off. The dome
lamp will come on each time you open a door,
unless you turn on the interior lamps override
feature. SeeInterior Lamps Control on page 184.
Entry Lighting
With entry lighting, the interior of your vehicle is
illuminated so that you can see inside before you
enter your vehicle. The lamps will come on for
20 seconds if you unlock your door using your key
or the remote keyless entry transmitter and the
ignition is in LOCK. After 20 seconds have passed,
the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps
will turn off before the 20 seconds if you do one of
the following:
Lock all the doors using the key.
Press lock on the power door lock switch.
Press lock on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
When any door is opened, entry lighting is
cancelled. The interior lamps will stay on while
any door or the liftgate is open, and slowly fade
out when all doors and the liftgate are closed.
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