2003 BUICK RANDEZVOUS ignition

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.
If the message stays on, see your dealer. United States
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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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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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DIC Vehicle Personalization
The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers.
The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 or 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.
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 remote keyless entry.
This identifies which remote keyless entry
transmitter is being programmed by displaying
PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.
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.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
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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.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to 30 second
mode. The mode may have been changed since
then. To determine the current mode, or to change the
mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for“Entering Programming
Mode”listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until HEADLAMP 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.
Interior Lighting Delay
The interior lighting delay feature can be programmed to
one of the following modes:
OFF:This feature will not illuminate the interior of your
vehicle when all of the doors are closed.ON:This feature will continue to illuminate the interior
lamps for 25 seconds after all doors have been
closed so that you canfind your ignition and buckle
your safety belt at night.
Interior lighting delay will not occur while the ignition is
in ON. After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade
out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if:
•The ignition is turned to ON,
•all doors are locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or
•there is no occupant activity detected for an
illumination period of 25 seconds.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON. The
mode may have been changed since then. To determine
the current mode, or to change the mode, do the
following:
1. Follow the instructions for“Entering Programming
Mode”listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until INTERIOR LIGHTING
DELAY appears on the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON
or OFF.
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.
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Interior Lighting On
The interior lighting on feature can be programmed to
one of the following modes:
KEY OUT:The interior lamps will come on for about
25 seconds whenever you remove the key from
the ignition.
DOOR:The interior lamps will come on for about
25 seconds when any door is opened.
Interior lighting on will not occur while the ignition is in
ON. After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade
out. The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if:
•The ignition is turned to ON,
•LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or
•there is no occupant activity detected for an
illumination period of 25 seconds.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to DOOR.
The mode may have been changed since then.
To determine the current mode, or to change the mode,
do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for“Entering Programming
Mode”listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until INTERIOR LIGHTING
ON appears on the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before KEY
OUT or DOOR.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.
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is
shifted out of PARK (P). For automatic unlocking,
you can program your vehicle to one of the following
modes:
OFF:When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), your
doors will not unlock automatically.
DRIVER:When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), only
your driver’s door will unlock.
ALL:When the shift lever is put in PARK (P), all doors
will unlock.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL. The
mode may have been changed since then. To determine
the current mode, or to change the mode, do the
following:
1. Follow the instructions for“Entering Programming
Mode”listed previously.
2. Make sure that the AUTO DOOR LOCK feature is
programmed to ON.
3. Press the MODE button until AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC.
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4. Press the SET button until the arrow is before OFF,
DRIVER or ALL.
If the auto door unlock feature has been programmed to
DRIVER or ALL, the automatic door unlock feature
can also be programmed to one of the following modes:
PARK:Unlock when the shift lever is put in PARK (P).
KEY OUT:Unlock when the ignition key is removed.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to PARK. The
mode may have been changed since then. To
determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do
the following:
1. Follow the instructions for“Entering Programming
Mode”listed previously.
2. Follow the instructions for programming AUTO
DOOR UNLOCK to DRIVER or ALL listed
previously.
3. Press the MODE button until AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK/PARK KEYOUT appears on the DIC.
4. Press the SET button until the arrow is before
PARK or KEY OUT.
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.Delayed Locking
The delayed locking feature can be programmed to one
of the following modes:
ON:Lock your vehicle using the power door lock switch
or the remote keyless entry transmitter while any door
is opened, you will hear three chimes and the doors will
not lock. Five seconds after the last door is closed,
all doors will lock.
Once delayed locking is programmed to ON, you can do
the following:
•Cancel the delayed locking by pressing unlock
using the power door lock switch or by fully inserting
the key in the ignition,
•override the delayed locking feature by pressing
lock immediately using the power door lock
switch, or
•let the delayed locking feature complete the locking
of the vehicle.
OFF:The doors will always lock immediately when you
lock the doors using the power door lock switch or
press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON.
The mode may have been changed since then.
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