2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS headlamp

Perimeter Lighting
If your vehicle has perimeter lighting, it will turn on the
headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is turned to OFF.
The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position.
UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
It is dark enough outside.
After 25 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps
will turn off.
The lamps will turn off before the 25 seconds if you
do one of the following:
Turn the ignition to ON.
Turn the exterior lamp control out of the
AUTO position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off.
See “Lock Feedback” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 3-64.
Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps located on the
rearview mirror.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button
located next to each lamp. These lamps will come
on each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp
control is in the ON or DOOR position.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps with coat hooks above
the rear doors.
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens
of the lamp.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle,
above the liftgate opening. It comes on automatically
each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control
is in the DOOR position.
There are two reading lamps located on the cargo lamp.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button
located next to the lamp.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your eld of view, it may take you more time
to see things you need to see when it is dark
outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim
and placed low in your eld of view.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), it can
show the speedometer reading in English or metric.
The current audio system information, as well as
Rear Seat Entertainment system information, may also
be displayed and will appear as an image focused
out toward the front of your vehicle.
The HUD is capable of displaying English or French.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 3-62to change
the display from English to metric.The HUD will display the following lights and messages
when they appear on the instrument panel cluster:
Turn Signal Indicators. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
High-Beam Indicator. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Low-Fuel Warning Message. SeeLow Fuel Warning
Message on page 3-57.
The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK GAGES
message. The following messages could appear on
the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES
appears:
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Message on
page 3-52.
Low Oil Pressure. SeeLow Oil Pressure Message
on page 3-54.
Charging System Indicator. SeeCharging System
Indicator Message on page 3-53.
Low Brake Fluid Warning. SeeLow Brake Fluid
Warning Message on page 3-58.
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Parking Lamp Warning Message
If this message appears, one or both of the vehicle’s
parking lamp bulbs needs replacement. SeeBulb
Replacement on page 5-44for bulb replacement
instructions.
Highbeam Out Warning Message
If this message appears, one or both of the vehicle’s
high-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. SeeBulb
Replacement on page 5-44for more information.
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 3-62to 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. United States
Canada
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4. The program mode message will appear in the
message center as an indication that your vehicle
is ready to begin programming.
5. Follow the instructions given by the DIC.
Headlamp Exit Delay
This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and
parking lamps. This feature can be programmed to
one of the following modes:
OFF:The headlamps and parking lamps will not turn
on at the same instant that the ignition is turned to OFF.
15:The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on
for 15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.30:The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for
30 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.
60:The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for
60 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to 30 second
mode. 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 HEADLMP EXIT
DELAY appears in the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before the
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. United States
Canada
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Remote Door Unlock
The remote door unlock feature can be programmed to
one of the following modes:
DRIVER/ALL:With the rst press of UNLOCK on the
remote keyless entry transmitter, the driver’s door
will unlock, and with the second press of UNLOCK,
within ve seconds of the rst press, all passenger’s
doors will unlock.
ALL:All doors will unlock with every press of UNLOCK
on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL.
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 REMOTE DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before
DRIVER/ALL or ALL.
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.
Unlock Feedback
The unlock feedback feature can be programmed to
one of the following modes:
LIGHTS:This mode does the following:
During the day, when the ignition is in OFF and
UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
is pressed, the headlamps and parking lamps
will ash.
During the night, when the ignition is in OFF, the
headlamps and parking lamps will be activated
for 30 seconds when UNLOCK is pressed on the
remote keyless entry transmitter. If you would like to
change the amount of time the lamps stay on,
change the headlamp exit delay feature.
OFF:The headlamps and parking lamps will not ash
when UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
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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 HEADLMP
EXIT DELAY earlier in this section, to make sure
which mode it is programmed to.
3. Press the MODE button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK
appears on the DIC.
4. Press the SET button until the arrow is before
LIGHTS or OFF.
5. Press the MODE button until you have determined
which mode you prefer, to follow with the
personalization.
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
not ash and the horn will not sound.
LIGHTS:When LOCK is pressed on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps and parking
lamps will ash briey.
LIGHTS and HORN:When LOCK is pressed a second
time on the remote keyless entry transmitter within
ve seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps
will ash briey 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.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are
driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does
not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed
headlamps, slow down a little. Avoid staring directly
into the approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a lm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and ash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes
moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly lighted
objects. Just as the headlamps should be checked
regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be
examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness — the inability to see in dim light — and are
not even aware of it.
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{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see
it or smell it, so you might not know it is in
your vehicle. Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle, especially any that
is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure
snow does not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little
faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get
and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a
well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly
for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine
again and repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle
and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour
or so until help comes.
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