2002 BUICK RANDEZVOUS ignition

2-101 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
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If your brake fluid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add brake fluid.
If the warning message is still on after adding fluid, you
need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning
message, turn the ignition to OFF then to ON. If the
message stays on, see your dealer right away.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
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If your washer fluid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add washer fluid. See
ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index for adding
washer fluid instructions.
If the warning message is still on after adding fluid, you
need to reset the warning message. To reset the warning
message, turn the ignition to OFF then to ON. If the
message stays on, see your dealer right away.

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Service Vehicle Soon Message
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This light will come on if your vehicle has certain
non
-emission related problems.
For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send
and receive messages from the vehicle's components,
this message will come on.
These problems may not be obvious and may affect
vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualified
dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top
vehicle performance.
AWD Disable Warning Message (Option)
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You will receive this message when there is a spare tire
on the vehicle, when the anti
-lock brake system warning
light comes on, or when the rear differential fluid is in
an overtemp condition. The message will go out when
the differential fluid cools.
The all
-wheel-drive system will be disabled until the
compact spare tire is replaced by a full
-size tire. If the
warning message is still on after putting on the full
-size
tire, you need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition to OFF then to ON.
If the message stays on, see your dealer right away. See
ªAll
-Wheel Driveº in the Index for more information.

2-105 Low Tire Pressure Message (If Equipped)
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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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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.
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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.