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Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. 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, and
(2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle.
This product has a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
service.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically
when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed twice
quick1y;all doors will unlock. The interior lights will
also come on for approximately
16 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on.
All doors will lock when
DOOR is pressed. If you first
press
UNLOCK and then press DOOR within 16
seconds, the interior lights will go off.
The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the transaxle is in
PARK.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If
a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
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To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or
shift into
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) your Cruise
Control set speed memory is erased.
Lights
The light controls are on the instrument panel. It
controls these light systems:
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Headlights
Taillights Parking Lights
License Lights
Sidemarker Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Interior Courtesy Lights
Headlight “On” Warning
If the light switch is left on you’ll hear a warning tone
when you turn off the ignition and open the driver’s
door.
Fog Lights (GS Only Option)
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If you have the fog light
feature, the control is on the
instrument panel. The
parking lights must be ON
for the fog lights to work.
The fog lights
will turn off
when you change to high
beam headlights. When you
return to low beam
headlights the fog lights
will turn on again.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that
“Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are
a useful feature,
in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours.
DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
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The reading lights on the inside rearview mirror are
turned on by pressing the switch.
Courtesy Lights
When any door is opened, several lights turn on. They
make
it easy for you to enter and leave the car. The
courtesy lights
go off when the doors are closed.
The interior courtesy lights can also be turned on by
moving the light switch to
INT. You can also change the
brightness of the instrument panel lights by moving the
switch between
OFF and DIM.
Illuminated Entry
Your courtesy lights will come on and stay on for a
predetermined time whenever you:
Open any door
Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Press the the power door UNLOCK switch.
If you open a door, the lights will stay on while it’s open
and then turn
off automatically about 16 seconds after
you close
it. They’ll shut off right away when you do
any of these things: ’
Turn the ignition key to Run or Start
Press the Power Door Lock switch
Press the DOOR button on the Remote Keyless
If you don’t open a door after pressing the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry or the power door
UNLOCK switch, the lights will turn off automatically
after about
16 seconds, or when you do any of the things
mentioned.
When the ignition is
on, pressing the UNLOCK button
on the Remote Keyless Entry or the power door
UNLOCK switch won’t activate
the Illuminated Entry.
Entry
(if equipped)
Entry
(if equipped).
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they
in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all
levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important
to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s
the weather outlook along
your route? Should you delay
your trip a short time
to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:
Do you have ur>-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is
it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against
the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let
it happen
to you! If
it does, your vehicle can leave the road in
than a second, and
you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that
it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
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Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy,
pull off the road into a rest, service,
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
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