2005 BUICK LESABRE instrument panel

To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do
the following:
1. Unlock the door.
2. Open the door from the outside.
If you do not cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear seat will not be
able to open the rear door from the inside. You should
let adults and older children know how these security
locks work, and how to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door lock, do the following:
1. Unlock and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way to the unlock symbol.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Lockout Protection
The power door locks will not work if the key is in the
ignition and a door is open. You can override this feature
by holding the driver’s side power door lock switch for
more than three seconds.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.
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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
content theft-deterrent
alarm system. With
this system, the
SECURITY light, located
on the instrument
panel cluster, will ash as
you open the door if
your ignition is off.
This light reminds you to activate the content
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
To activate the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
SECURITY light should come on and stay on.3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed
until the SECURITY light goes off.
If a door is opened without the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s
lamps will ash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds.
The lamps and horn will then turn off to save
battery power.
Remember, the content theft-deterrent system will not
activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the
manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power
door lock switch with a door open, or with the remote
keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember
that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition
key if the alarm has been set off.
Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked with the
door key after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm
by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try
to unlock a door any other way.
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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn to ve
different positions.
A (ACCESSORY):In this position you can operate your
electrical accessories. Press in the ignition key as you
turn the top of it toward you.B (LOCK):This is the only position from which you can
remove the key. This position locks your ignition and
transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If
none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
C (OFF):This position lets you turn off the engine. It
does not send any power to the accessories. The
instrument panel cluster will remain powered in OFF to
illuminate the gear shift indicator. The cluster will
also activate the parking brake light when the parking
brake is set. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in
motion while the engine is not running.
D (RUN):This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine and release the ignition key.
This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is
not running, you can use RUN to operate your
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel warning lights.
E (START):This position starts your engine. When the
engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch
will return to RUN for normal driving.
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Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in OFF, you will hear a warning
chime when you open the driver’s door.
Always leave your key in LOCK while the engine is off.
If you leave it in any other position, you will drain
your battery power.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have power to such accessories as the
power windows, audio steering wheel controls (if
equipped), clock, sunroof (if equipped) and the radio for
up to 10 minutes. The instrument panel cluster lights
will stay on for a few seconds, then will go out. Once you
open a door, the power will shut off.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
The engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the
engine gets warm.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, hold
your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time
until the engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds
between each try.
When your engine has run for about 10 seconds to
warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Do
not race your engine when it is cold.
If the weather is below freezing (32°F or 0°C), let
the engine run for a few minutes to warm up.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-15
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-16
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-17
Entry Lighting...............................................3-18
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-18
Theater Dimming..........................................3-18
Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-18
Perimeter Lighting.........................................3-18Front Reading Lamps....................................3-19
Battery Load Management.............................3-20
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-20
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-22
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Climate Control System.................................3-24
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-27
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-31
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-31
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-32
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-33
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-36
Trip Odometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-36
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-37
Battery Warning Light....................................3-38
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...........................................3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-41
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-44
Security Light...............................................3-45
Cruise Control Light......................................3-45
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-45
Service Vehicle Soon Light............................3-46
Fuel Gage...................................................3-46
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-47
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-47
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-50
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-51
Audio System(s).............................................3-56
Setting the Time...........................................3-57
Radio with CD..............................................3-57Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-65
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer...........................3-77
Personal Choice Radio Controls......................3-80
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-81
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-81
Radio Reception...........................................3-82
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-83
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-84
Care of Your CD Player................................3-84
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-84
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-85
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-85
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-31.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If
Equipped). SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-47.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). SeeSteering
Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31andAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-81.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
G. Traction Control Button (If Equipped). SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.H. Exterior Lamp Buttons. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
I. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls (If Equipped). See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
K. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-27.
L. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11.
M. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-56.
N. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-24orDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-27.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-43.
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