2005 BUICK LESABRE Get To Know Guide

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Window Controls
The power window controls are located
on the driver’s door armrest.
ExpressDown Window
AUTO:
Press this switch rearward and
release to express open the window.Press the switch again to stop a windowin express.
Window Lockout
LOCK:
Press this switch to disable the
passenger window switches. The switch
will illuminate to indicate the lock isactive.
Press the switch again to enable the
passenger window switches.
Window Lockout is a programmable fea
ture. Refer to the DIC Programming section in this guide for further information.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (if equipped)
The ignition must be in the ON position
or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP)must be active to operate the sunroof.
The sunroof switch is located on the
headliner, between the sun visors.
Press and hold the switch rearward and
release to express open the glass paneland sunshade. The sunroof will open
automatically to the fullopen position.
Press the switch again at the desired
point to stop the panel in a partially openposition.
Press and hold the switch forward to
close the glass panel. The sunshademust be manually closed.
Vent
The vent position raises the rear portion
of the sunroof. Once it is closed, the
sunroof can be opened to a vent position. (The sunshade must be openedand closed manually for vent operation.)
Push the sunroof switch upward to vent.Pull the sunroof switch downward to
close.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield Wiper Controls
MIST
Turn the WIPER band toward you and
release it for a single wipe cycle. Formore cycles, hold the band on MIST
longer.
WASH
Push the washer PUSH tab to spray
washer solvent on the windshield. The headlamps, parking and backup
lamps will illuminate when you press theunlock symbol ( ) on the keyfob
transmitter.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Lamp Controls
Interior Lamps
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual for
interior lamp operating instructions.
Daytime Running Lamps
The Daytime Running Lamps will come
on when the ignition is on, the headlamp
switch is OFF, and the transaxle is not inPark (P).
Twilight Sentinel
This feature automatically switches the
headlamps on and off by sensing how
dark it is outside. You should not have to
manually turn the headlamps on or off.
The Twilight Sentinel control lever is
located to the left of the steering
column. To operate it, slide the leverfrom OFF to MAX to adjust the headlamps ON time from a few secondsto three minutes, after the ignition has
been turned OFF.
Perimeter Lighting
Notice:
Driver #1 and Driver #2 key
fob settings are unique. Refer to DICProgramming.

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Rainsense™ Wipers (if equipped)
The Rainsense system monitors the
amount of moisture on the windshieldand automatically operates the wipers
as needed, depending on driving condi
tions and the sensitivity setting. The
moisture sensor is mounted on the interior side of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a
delay mode as well as a continuous lowor high speed as needed. If the system
is left on for long periods of time, occasional wipes may occur without anymoisture on the windshield to indicatethe system is active.
To activate the Rainsense wipers:
Turn the wiper band to one of the five
sensitivity levels within the delay area.
The position closest to OFF is the low
est sensitivity level. Each higher sensitivity level increases the frequency of
wipes. The system can be overridden atany time by manually turning the wiperband to LO or HI speed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
Set Cruise Control
The Cruise Control buttons are located
on the steering wheel. Press theON/OFF button to turn Cruise Control
on. Accelerate to the speed you want to set.
Press the SET/COAST button. The
Cruise Control light on the instrumentcluster will illuminate. Remove your footfrom the accelerator pedal.
Resume Set Speed
Applying the brakes will turn the Cruise
Control off.
Press the RESUME/ACCELbutton.
The vehicle’s preset speed will resume.
OFF
Press ON/OFF or step on the brake
pedal.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Notice:Turn the Rainsense
wipers off to avoid wiper damagewhen going through an automaticcar wash.
Headlamps — High Beam
High/Low Beam Changer
Pull the turn signal lever toward you until
it clicks to change from low beam tohigh beam.
FlashToPass
Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward
you briefly to flash the headlamps.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Trunk ReleaseValet Key (if equipped)
The remote TRUNK RELEASE button is
located on the driver’s door.
Remote Trunk Release
Vehicle must be in Park (P) or Neutral
(N) and the trunk release lockoutunlocked.
Press the TRUNK RELEASE button to
open the trunk lid.
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
This feature allows you to secure items
in the trunk by disabling the TRUNKRELEASE button.
Insert the ignition key into the TRUNK
RELEASE button. Turn the key onequarter of a turn to the right. Remove
the key.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
The Valet Key is used for the ignition
and side doors only. It does not openthe trunk or glove box. Use this keywhen valet parking your vehicle. Use theignition key to open all doors, the trunk,
and glove box. Do not use a Valet Key
to duplicate an ignition key.
See Sections 2 and 5 of your Owner Manual.

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Convenience Features
Traction Control System (if equipped)
The Traction Control System automati
cally comes on whenever you start the
vehicle. You may wish to turn the system
off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, ice or snow.
Press the TRACTION OFF button to turn
the system off.
Tilt Wheel
The tilt wheel lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
To operate:Hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Adjust the steeringwheel to a comfortable position; then
release the lever.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(if equipped)
This feature filters outside and recircu
lated air, removing pollen and dust parti
cles. The filter has an access panellocated beneath the instrument panel,
near the accelerator pedal. This filtershould be replaced during routinescheduled maintenance.
See Sections 3 and 4 of your Owner Manual.

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OnStar®
OnStar®brings an added dimension of
safety, security, peace of mind, and per
sonal convenience to your LeSabre driving experience.
With OnStar, you’ll have peace of mind
knowing your driving experience is completely enhanced with such features as:
• Emergency services dispatch
• Automatic notification of air bag
deployment
• Roadside assistance with location
• Stolen vehicle tracking with automatic
theft notification
• Routing and location assistance
• Remote diagnostics
• Remote door unlock
• Convenience services — location of
hotels, restaurants and other points
of interest. The OnStar database has
250 categories and more than 4 million listings.
Call Answer or END Button
Press the white phone button at the end
of a call. You’ll hear the words “OnStar
Request Ended.” Also, press this button
to answer a call from the OnStar Center,
or to cancel a call if one of the other buttons is accidentally pressed.
OnStar Services Button
Press the button to connect to an
OnStar Advisor. You’ll hear a chime, followed by the words “Connecting to
OnStar.” The Advisor will be able to helpyou with any subscriber services.
Emergency Button
In an emergency, press to connect to
an OnStar Advisor. The Advisor will contact the nearest emergency servicesprovider who can dispatch ambulance,police, fire or other emergency services.
Telltale Light
A solid green light indicates that the
OnStar system is on. If the light blinks,an incoming or outgoing call is inprogress.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
HeadUp Display (HUD)
(if equipped)
EyeCue
®HeadUp Windshield Display
The HUD displays the following as a
reflection in the windshield:
•Speedometer Reading
• Turn Signal Indicators
• HighBeam Indicator
• Check Gauges Message
The HUD controls are located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel column.
To operate:Start the engine; slide the dimmer lever
all the way up. Slide the dimmer controlupward or downward to increase ordecrease the image brightness.

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Press the image height adjuster control’s
up or down arrow to raise or lower the
HUD image on the windshield to suityour personal preference.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Universal Transmitter
(if equipped)
Programmable Universal Transmitter
You can program up to three transmit
ters. The vehicle’s engine should be
turned off during programming.
To erase any previous settings
Press and hold the two outside buttons
simultaneously until the indicator light
flashes rapidly. Release the buttons.Hold your handheld transmitter against
the bottom surface of the Universal
Transmitter (UT) so you can see theindicator light.
Choose one of the three buttons to
program. Press and hold the transmitter
button and the UT button until the indicator light flashes rapidly (this couldtake up to 90 seconds). Release bothbuttons.
Operate Universal Transmitter
Press and hold the appropriate button.
The light will illuminate while the signalis being transmitted.
PASSKey®III
The PASSKey®III is a passive theft
deterrent system that provides your
vehicle with a higher level of security by
offering 3 trillion electronic securitycodes.
A single key opens all locks and oper
ates the ignition. A transponder is locat
ed in the key. With the key in the igni
tion, the transponder is activated and
emits an encoded signal. This signalallows the engine to start.
Note:Make sure people and objects
are clear of the garage door you areprogramming.
New Key
If a new ignition key is required, it
should be purchased at a Buick dealer
ship. The key is matched to your vehi
cle’s module. The module will then learnthe new transponder key code.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Driver Memory Seat and Mirrors
(if equipped)
With the vehicle in Park (P), adjust
the driver’s seat, including the lumbar
position (if equipped) and both outside
mirrors to a comfortable position. This feature also recalls the radio and
climate control settings. However, itdoes not include the power headrestraint settings.
• Press and hold the appropriate
Driver/MEMORY button (located on
the driver’s door panel), to corre
spond with the DIC Driver number,until you hear two beeps.
•Follow the previous step with the
other key fob/transmitter to set up for
a second driver, and select the other
Driver/MEMORY button.
•Press and release the EXIT button.
With the transaxle in Park (P), the
seat will move all the way back or toyour personalized exit position.
To recall the memory seat and mirrors
using the key fob/transmitter, programthe DIC Seat Recall feature to ON.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(if equipped)
The DIC displays information about how
your vehicle is functioning and showswarnings and messages if a systemproblem is detected.
StabiliTrak®Message
When the “STABILITY SYS ACTIVE”
message appears, a computercontrolled system is automatically activated. Some brake pedal noise or
vibration is normal. (StabiliTrak is anoptional feature.)
DIC Button Descriptions
• Press the ODO/TRIP button to dis
play the vehicle’s total mileage, and
Trip 1 or Trip 2 miles. Press theODO/TRIPbutton for the appropriate
trip number; then press the RESET
button to reset the trip odometer.
•Press the FUELINFO button to dis
play fuel economy, fuel average, fuelinstantaneous, fuel range and fuel
used. Press the ODO/TRIP button forthe appropriate trip number; thenpress the RESETbutton while the
average fuel economy is displayed inthe DIC to learn what the averagefuel economy is from a new startingpoint.