2003 BUICK RANDEZVOUS horn

Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock your doors
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
UNLOCK:Press UNLOCK to unlock only the driver’s
door. If you press UNLOCK again withinfive seconds,
the passengers’doors will unlock.
If you would like all the doors to unlock thefirst time
you press UNLOCK, seeVehicle Personalization
on page 2-46.
The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15for more
information.If you would like to program the way the headlamps and
parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation,
seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-46. If your
vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center
(DIC), seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57.
LOCK:To lock all doors, press LOCK.
The LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15for more
information.
If you would like to program the way the headlamps,
parking lamps and horn operate with remote lock
confirmation, seeVehicle Personalization on page 2-46.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-57.
REAR:To unlock the liftgate, press REAR. SeeLiftgate
on page 2-11for more information.
Remote Alarm
L
:Press the button with the horn symbol to make the
headlamps and parking lampsflash and the horn
sound. This will allow you to attract attention, if needed.
Press the button with the horn symbol again to stop
the alarm from sounding, or the alarm will turn off after
90 seconds.
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Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the
vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open
the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A light located on top of
your instrument panel
(near the center of
the vehicle, next to the
windshield) willflash slowly
to let you know that the
system has been armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch.Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to
enter the vehicle without the optional remote keyless
entry transmitter or the key or tries to turn the ignition on
without using the correct key. The horn will sound and
the headlamps and parking lamps willflash any time the
alarm sounds.
To open the liftgate while
armed, press the liftgate
release button, located on
the instrument panel
switchbank, or press
REAR on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or
the liftgate is open and the key is removed from
the ignition. The security light will startflashing to let
you know the system is armed.
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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 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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OFF:The headlamps and parking lamps will notflash
when UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to LIGHTS.
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 HEADLAMP
EXIT DELAY earlier in this section, to make sure
which mode it is programmed to.
3. Press the SET button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC.
4. Press the MODE button until the arrow is before
LIGHTS or OFF.
5. Press the SET button once you have determined
which 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.
Lock Feedback
The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one
of the following modes:
OFF:When LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the headlamps and parking lamps will
notflash and the horn will not sound.LIGHTS:When LOCK is pressed on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps and parking
lamps willflash briefly.
LIGHTS and HORN:When LOCK is pressed a second
time on the remote keyless entry transmitter within
five seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps
willflash briefly and the horn will sound.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to LIGHTS and
HORN. 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 LOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before OFF,
LIGHTS or LIGHTS and HORN.
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.
Seat Recall
The seat recall feature can be programmed to one of
the following modes:
ON:The previously programmed memory seat position
will be recalled when the UNLOCK button is pressed
on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
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Underhood Fuse Block
This fuse block is located in the engine compartment,
on top of the windshield washerfluid reservoir.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-10for
more information on location.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
To remove the cover, press the two tabs in and lift up
the cover.
Fuse Usage
1 Fuel Pump
2 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
3 Horn
4Engine Controls-Emissions and
Sensors
5Power Control Module
(PCM)-Battery Power
6Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Control
Module
7 Transaxle Solenoids
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Fuse Usage
48Main Battery Fuse for Ignition
Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning
and Body Computer
64 Spare
65 Spare
66 Spare
67 Spare
68 Spare
69 Spare
70 Fuse Puller
§Diode for Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
Circuit Breaker Usage
49 Spare
Relay Usage
50 Horn
51 Fuel Pump
52 Air Conditioning Clutch
53 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
54 Low-Beam Headlamps
55 Parking Lamps
56 High-Beam Headlamps
57 Fog Lamps
58 Starter Relay
59 Cooling Fan
60 Ignition 1 Relay
61 Cooling Fan
62 Cooling Fan
63 Air Pump
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