2005 BUICK RANDEZVOUS language

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the
BUICK Emblem, and the name RENDEZVOUS are
registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. We reserve the right to make changes
after that time without notice. For vehicles rst sold in
Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada
Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears
in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is
needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is
sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
About Driving Your Vehicle
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident. SeeYour Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
on page 4-2.
How to Use This Manual
Many people read the owner manual from beginning to
end when they rst receive their new vehicle. If this
is done, it can help you learn about the features
and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work
together in the owner manual to explain things.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 05RENDEZVOUS A First Edition
©2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the display is located on the instrument
panel cluster in the tachometer gage. The DIC will show
information about the vehicle and the surroundings.
The DIC is capable of displaying English or French. To
change the language, press and hold the MODE
button until the language you want is displayed. The
MODE button is located on the instrument panel, to the
left of the steering column. Release the button to set
your choice. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-64to change the display from English to metric.
The DIC contains a compass display to show you
which direction the vehicle is driving.
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 recalibrated.
Compass Calibration
If the calibration required symbol, or C, appears in the
compass, you must manually put the compass into the
calibration mode. To enter this mode, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on and press the MODE button
until CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.
2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than
three seconds. United States shown, Canada similar
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption
codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into
an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption
codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into
an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
data. No action is needed. This message should disappear
shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info Song/Program Title not
availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption
codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
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n,q,p,o(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to move through DVD menus. The up arrow will
skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will
take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track.
Press the down arrow twice to take you to the previous
chapter or track. The right arrow will fast forward
and the left arrow will reverse through a chapter or track.
z(Display Control Button):Press this button to
adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode,
and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range
compression feature can be used to reduce loud
audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.
e(Sound):Press this button to move to the next
language or commentary. Press this button to call up a
menu that will operate only when a DVD is playing. The
format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
r(Rewind):Press this button to reverse the DVD.
To stop reversing, press this button again. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing, rewinding,
or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press this button
twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
t(Prior Chapter/Track):Press this button to go to
the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press this
button again to return to the previous chapter or track.
This button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or previews.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric keypad
provides the capability of direct chapter, title, and
track number selection.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press this button to
select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9.
Press this button before inputting the number.
\(Clear):Press this button within three seconds after
inputting a numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs.
P(Backlight):Press this button to turn the remote
control backlighting on.
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y(Main Menu):Press this button to view the media
menu. The media menu is different on every disc.
Use the up, down, right, and left arrow buttons to move
the cursor around the media menu. After making a
selection, press the enter button.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the choice that
is highlighted in any menu.
q(Return):Press this button to go back one step in
any menu. Press this button to exit the current menu and
to move to the previous menu. This button will operate
only when a DVD is playing and/or a menu is active.
|(Camera):This button changes camera angles on
DVDs that have this feature. Press this button to
display a menu that will operate only when a DVD is
being played. The format and content of this function will
vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles):This button turns on subtitles and
moves through subtitle options (English, Spanish,
French, etc., if available). Press this button to call up a
menu that will operate only when a DVD is being
played. The format and content of this function will vary
for each disc.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
the DVD. To stop fast forwarding, press this button
again. This button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play of a
DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD is playing
to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the
DVD or CD.
u(Next Chapter/Track):Press this button to go to
the beginning of the next chapter or track. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
Setup Menu
To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is in the
player and the video is stopped. Press the main menu
button. Once the menu is activated, use the directional
arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.
The setup menu allows the user to select default
preferences for Menu Language, Subtitle Language,
Audio Language, TV Aspect, TV Mode, and Dynamic
Range Compression.
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Problem Recommended Action
No sound. The volume on the
headphones could be too
low. Adjust the volume on
the right earpiece on the
wireless headphones. If
the DVD system is being
heard through the vehicle
speakers, adjust the
volume from the radio.
The radio must have the
RSE enabled by using the
CD, CD TAPE, or CD
AUX button.
The picture is distorted
during fast forward or
reverse.This is normal for this
operation.
The picture does not ll the
screen. There are black
borders on the top and
bottom or on both sides or
it looks stretched out.Quickly press and release
the display control button
on the remote control or
the DVD player and
choose Display Mode.
Then select Full. This will
ll the screen. If there are
borders on the top and
bottom, the movie may
have been made that way
for a standard screen.Problem Recommended Action
I ejected the disc and tried
to take it out, but it was
pulled back into the slot.Eject the disc again.
The language in the audio
or on the screen is wrong.Press the main menu
button on the DVD player
or the remote control and
change the audio or
language selection on the
DVD menu.
The remote control does
not work.Point the remote control
directly at the transmitter
window. The batteries
could be weak or put in
wrong. The parental
control button might have
been pressed. The power
indicator light will ash.
How do I get subtitles on
or off?Press the subtitle button
on the remote control to go
to the DVDs main menu.
Then follow the screen
prompts.
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