2003 BUICK RANDEZVOUS lock

Remote Driver Unlock Control
This feature allows you to customize the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the following
modes.
Mode 1:Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press
UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter,
all doors will unlock.)
Mode 2:Remote Driver’s Door Unlock Only (When you
press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry
transmitter once, the driver’s door will unlock. When you
press UNLOCK on your remote keyless entry
transmitter again withinfive seconds, all doors will
unlock.)
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 2. 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 forEntering Programming
Mode on page 2-46.
2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to change
the current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
4. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to change the current mode.
5. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter until you hear the number of chimes
corresponding to the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Remote Lock and Unlock
Confirmation
This feature allows you to customize the feedback
received when locking or unlocking your vehicle with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1:Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock
confirmation are disabled.)
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Mode 2:Exterior Lamps Flash Only
•When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock or unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and
parking lamps willflash briefly to let you know
the command has been received.
Mode 3:Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound
•When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking
lamps willflash briefly on each press and your horn
will sound briefly on the second or any other
press to let you know the command has been
received.
•When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking
lamps willflash briefly to let you know the
command has been received.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. 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 forEntering Programming
Mode on page 2-46.
2. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current
programmed mode. If you do not wish to changethe current mode, you can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
4. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
to change the current mode until you hear the
number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can now exit
the programming mode by following the instructions next
in this section.Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, do one of the following:
•Press the odometer button, while in odometer mode
for two seconds, or
•turn the ignition key out of ON, or
•do not program any commands for one minute
while in programming mode, or
•shift out of PARK (P). SeeShifting Out of Park (P)
on page 2-28.
The programming mode message will turn off to let you
know that you are no longer in the programming mode.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-5
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-12
Interior Lamps..............................................3-14
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-18
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-21
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-23
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-24
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Climate Control System.................................3-24
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-27
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-29
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-32
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-33
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-34
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-37
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light
..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
.............3-39Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-40
Cruise Control Light......................................3-43
Fuel Gage...................................................3-43
Message Center.............................................3-44
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-44
Traction Active Message................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-45
Charging System Indicator Message................3-46
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-46
Low Engine Oil Level Message.......................3-47
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-47
Low Tire Message........................................3-48
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-48
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-48
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-49
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-49
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-50
Low Fuel Warning Message
...........................3-50
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
.................3-51
Service Vehicle Soon Message
.......................3-51
Program Mode Message
................................3-52
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning Message
...............................3-52
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Shift Lever
F. Instrument Panel Outlets
G. Audio System
H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information
Center (DIC) Controls
J. Hood Release
K. Ignition Switch
L. Climate Controls
M. Instrument Panel Switchbank
N. Front Armrest Storage
O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power
Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders
P. Floor Console Fuse Block
Q. Glove BoxHazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
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The hazard warning
flasher button is located on
top of the steering
column.
Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lampsflash on and off. Press the button again to
turn theflashers off.
When the hazard warningflashers are on, the turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
Horn
You can sound the horn by pressing the center of your
steering wheel.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the
steering wheel and pull the
lever.
Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position
and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, push and hold the paddle with
the windshield washer symbol. The washers and
wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the
washers will stop, and the wipers will continue to operate
for two cycles, unless your wipers were already on. In
that case, the wipers will resume the wiper speed
you selected earlier.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
The rear window
washer/wiper switch is
located in the instrument
panel switchbank.
Push the wiper symbol on the top of the switch to turn
on the intermittent wiper. To turn off the wiper, gently
push the bottom of the switch.
To wash and wipe the rear window, push in the washer
symbol on the bottom of the switch. Washerfluid will
spray as long as the switch is held in. When the switch
is released, the wiper will continue to cycle three
more times. There is only one washerfluid reservoir for
the front and rear windshield wipers. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-32.
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is already
on, push the bottom of the switch. Push in the top of
the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after
the washing cycle is completed.
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Headlamp Exit Delay
If your vehicle has headlamp exit delay, it will keep the
headlamps and parking lamps on at night for
30 seconds if:
•The ignition is turned to OFF,
•the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position,
•LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, and
•it is dark enough outside.
After 30 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps will
turn off.
The lamps will turn off before the 30 seconds if:
•The ignition is turned to ON, or
•the exterior lamp control is turned out of the AUTO
position.
To program the headlamp exit delay feature, see
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-46. If your vehicle is
equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC),
seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57.
Entry Lighting
If your vehicle has entry lighting, the interior of your
vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can
see inside your vehicle before you enter. To activate
entry lighting, do the following:
•Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp
control is in the DOOR position, and when the
ignition is in OFF, or
•press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter when the interior lamp control is in the
DOOR position, and when the ignition is in OFF.
After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out.
The lamps will turn off before 25 seconds if you:
•Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or
•press the front of the power door lock switch, or
•turn the ignition to ON.
When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door or
the liftgate is open, and fade out when all the doors are
closed.
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Delayed Lighting
If your vehicle has delayed lighting, it will continue to
illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have
been closed. The lamps will continue to illuminate when:
•A door is opened then closed,
•the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and
•the ignition is in OFF.
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
•the front of the power door lock switch is pressed.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or
off. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57.
Exit Lighting
If your vehicle is equipped with exit lighting, the interior
lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever
you remove the key from the ignition if:
•The vehicle is in PARK (P),
•the key is out of the ignition,
•the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position,
and
•all of the doors are closed.
After 30 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out.
The interior lamps will fade out before 30 seconds if:
•The ignition is turned to ON,
•LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or
•the front of the power door lock switch is pressed.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or
off. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57.
Perimeter Lighting
If your vehicle has perimeter lighting, it will turn on the
headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds when:
•The ignition is turned to OFF,
•the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position,
•UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, and
•it is dark enough outside.
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