2006 BUICK LUCERNE radio controls

Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be
turned to four different positions:
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.
A (OFF):This is the only position in which the ignition
key can be inserted or removed. This position locks
the ignition and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature.B (ACCESSORY):This position lets the radio and
windshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To use
ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise.
C (RUN):This position is where the key returns to after
the vehicle is started. This position displays some of
the warning and indicator lights.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display DRIVER’S DOOR OPEN when
the driver’s door is opened if the ignition is in OFF,
ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56for more
information.
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, clock, radio, and if the vehicle has
them, audio steering wheel controls and sunroof. The
power to the accessories can last 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. Your vehicle has a feature designed
to protect the battery against drainage. For more
information seeInadvertent Power Battery Saver on
page 3-18.
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StabiliTrak®Indicator Light..............................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-43
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-44
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-47
Security Light...............................................3-48
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-48
Cruise Control Light......................................3-48
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-48
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-50
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-50
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-56
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-65Audio System(s).............................................3-74
Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)...............................3-75
Setting the Time
(With Date Display)....................................3-76
Radio with CD (Base)...................................3-77
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-82
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-98
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-99
Radio Reception.........................................3-100
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-100
Care of the CD Player.................................3-101
Backglass Antenna......................................3-101
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-101
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the
pages following to familiarize yourself with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
By taking a few moments to read this manual and
get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can
use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of
its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your
audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then,
when driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and you
or others can be injured or killed. Always keep
your eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — avoid engaging in extended searching
while driving.Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe
driving. For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering wheel
controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
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Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to your
favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature.
SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
FAV (Favorites):A maximum of 36 stations can be
programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons
positioned below the radio station frequency labels and
by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button).
Press the FAV button to go through up to six pages
of favorites, each having six favorite stations available
per page. Each page of favorites can contain any
combination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped)
stations. To store a station as a favorite, perform the
following steps:
1. Tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAV button to display the page where
you want the station stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons until you
hear a beep. Whenever that pushbutton is pressed
and released, the station that was set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton radio station
you want stored as a favorite.The number of favorites pages can be setup using the
MENU button. To setup the number of favorites
pages, perform the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button to display the radio
setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below the
FAV 1-6 label.
3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by
pressing the pushbutton located below the
displayed page numbers.
4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out,
to return to the original main radio screen showing
the radio station frequency labels and to begin
the process of programming your favorites for the
chosen amount of numbered pages.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The audio steering wheel
controls may be different
depending on your vehicles
options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station
stored as a favorite.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow
to go to the next or previous track.
g(Mute/Voice Recognition):Press and release this
button to silence the system. Press and release this
button again, to turn the sound on.If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and
hold this button for longer than one second to initiate
voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for more information.
If your vehicle has OnStar
®, press and hold this button
for longer than one second to interact with the
OnStar
®system. If your vehicle is also equipped with
the Navigation system, push this button to initiate voice
recognition, and say “OnStar” to enter OnStar
®mode.
See theOnStar®System on page 2-38in this manual for
more information.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, and AUX jack.
+−(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the radio volume.
¨(Seek):Press the seek arrow to go to the next
radio station and stay there.
If you have the navigation system, some of the audio
steering wheel controls work when a DVD is playing in
the navigation radio. See the Navigation System
manual for more information.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-21
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-68
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-93
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning......................................3-23, 3-26
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-37
Readiness Light..........................................3-36
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)......... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-52
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-68
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-61
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-67
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-62
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-59
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-55
Antenna, Backglass.......................................3-101
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-101Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-41
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-88
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-90
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-87
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-83
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-84
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Finish Damage............................................5-89
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-86
Leather......................................................5-85
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-91
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-88
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-22
Audio System(s).............................................3-74
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-99
Backglass Antenna.....................................3-101
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-101
Care of Your CDs ......................................3-100
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Power (cont.)
Inadvertent Battery Saver.............................3-18
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-17
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-29
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-13
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-27
Radios..........................................................3-74
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-101
Care of Your CDs ......................................3-100
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-98
Radio with CD....................................3-77, 3-82
Setting the Time..................................3-75, 3-76
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception............................3-100
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-27
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-46
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-25
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-33
Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature...............................................1-10
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-69
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-70
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Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-22
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-82
Installing....................................................5-75
Removing...................................................5-74
Storing.......................................................5-81
Specications, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-35
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................4-10
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-42
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-99
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Center Flex Storage Unit..............................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-46
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Front Storage Area......................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-46
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-54
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker
Lamps ....................................................5-52
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-41
Theater Dimming............................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-88
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-63
Cleaning....................................................5-89
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-82
Different Size..............................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-72
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