2003 BUICK RANDEZVOUS Owner's Manual

PASS-Key®III Security Message
If you are ever driving and this message comes on and
stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if
you turn it off.
Your PASS-Key
®III system, however, is not working
properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your
vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key
®III system at
this time. SeePASS-Key®III on page 2-16for more
information.
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning
Message
Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will
come on when there is a spare tire on the vehicle, or
when the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on,
or when the rear differentialfluid is overheating. This
message will go out when the differentialfluid 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 off and
then back on again. If the message stays on, see your
dealer right away. SeeAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)
System on page 4-11for more information. United States
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Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
If your washerfluid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add washerfluid.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-32for adding
washerfluid instructions.
If the warning message is still on after addingfluid, you
need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on.
If the message stays on, see your dealer right away.
Low Fuel Warning Message
If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on
and stay on until you add fuel.
If the warning message is still on after adding fuel, you
need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on.
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Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
If your brakefluid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add brakefluid.
The brake system warning light will also be illuminated.
If this message appears, the brakes need attention.
You should have your vehicle serviced immediately. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38andBrakes
on page 5-33.
If the warning message is still on after addingfluid,
you may need to reset the warning message. To reset
the warning message, turn the ignition off and then
back on. If the message stays on, see your dealer
right away.
Service Vehicle Soon Message
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
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Program Mode Message
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), seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-46.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-57.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Battery Low Warning Message
If you receive this message, the battery in the remote
keyless entry needs to be replaced. See“Battery
Replacement”underRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-6for instructions. United States
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Park Lamp Warning Message
If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s
parking lamp bulbs needs replacement. SeeBulb
Replacement on page 5-42for bulb replacement
instructions.
Highbeam Out Warning Message
If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s
high-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. See
Bulb Replacement on page 5-42for more information.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
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
DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-55to change
the display from English to metric.
The DIC contains a compass display to show you which
direction the vehicle is driving. United States
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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.
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.
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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.
DIC Controls and Displays
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.
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.
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AVG ECONOMY (Average 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 (Instant Economy):Instant fuel
economy varies with your driving conditions, such as
acceleration, braking and the grade of the road
being traveled.
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 (Average Speed):The average speed
display will show your average speed from when
youfirst 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“How to Reset the
System”underEngine Oil on page 5-11for more
information.
TIRE PRESSURE:The check tire pressure system can
alert you to a large change in the pressure of one
tire. You must begin driving before the system will detect
a low tire pressure. SeeCheck Tire Pressure System
on page 5-49.
USE SET TO SELECT ENGLISH METRIC:You 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 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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