2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS key battery

Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can
affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
You may want to consider not using seat covers or
other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has
the passenger sensing system. SeeAdding Equipment
to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-86for
more information about modications that can affect
how the system operates.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger’s
seat or between the passenger’s seat cushion
and seatback may interfere with the proper
operation of the passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual
have information about servicing your vehicle and the
airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an
airbag can still inate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an airbag
when it inates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the airbag system.
Be sure to follow proper service procedures,
and make sure the person performing work for
you is qualied to do so.
The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or
a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock your doors
using the remote keyless
entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
UNLOCK:Press UNLOCK to unlock only the driver’s
door. If you press UNLOCK again within ve seconds,
the passengers’ doors and the liftgate will unlock.
See “Liftgate Release” underLiftgate on page 2-11for
more information.
The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15for more
information.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the KEY FOB
BATTERY LOW message appears in the message
center. If you get this message, the battery in the key
fob needs to be replaced.Notice:When replacing the battery, use care not
to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
1. Insert a at object, such as a coin, into the slot on
the side of the transmitter and twist to separate
the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal anges to remove the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves
are snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for
seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.
6. Check the transmitter operation. United States
Canada
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Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your 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 your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
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 in 10 seconds, push
the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the
way down while you turn the key to START.
Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does,
let go of the key.3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
oor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears
the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine
still will not start, or starts briey but then stops
again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on the
temperature. When the engine starts, release the
key and the accelerator pedal.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly. Any resulting damage
would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
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Message Center.............................................3-51
Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message...........3-51
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-51
Traction Active Message................................3-52
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-52
Charging System Indicator Message................3-53
Reduced Engine Power Message....................3-53
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-54
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-55
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-55
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-55
Check Gas Cap Message..............................3-56
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-56
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-56
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-57
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-57
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-58
Service Vehicle Soon Message.......................3-58
Program Mode Message................................3-59
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning Message...............................3-59
Parking Lamp Warning Message.....................3-60
Highbeam Out Warning Message....................3-60Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-60
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-62
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-64
Audio System(s).............................................3-74
Setting the Time...........................................3-75
Radio with CD..............................................3-76
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-87
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-100
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-114
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-115
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-129
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-132
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-132
Radio Reception.........................................3-133
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-134
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-135
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-135
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-135
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-135
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Program Mode Message
If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program
mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you are ready to begin
programming your vehicle’s customization features.
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64for
more information.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Battery Low Warning Message
If you receive this message, the battery in the remote
keyless entry needs to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5for instructions. United States
Canada
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret code to
disable all radio functions whenever battery power is
removed and the radio is placed in a different vehicle.
This feature requires no user input to be activated.
The radio is automatically armed when it is put into the
vehicle for the rst time.
When the ignition is turned off, the blinking red light
indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is armed.
If THEFTLOCK
®is activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED and
a red LED indicator light will come on above the
key symbol to indicate a locked condition. If this occurs,
the radio will need to be returned to your GM dealer.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include
the following:
SOURCE:When listening to the radio, press this button
to play a cassette tape, CD, or a DVD (if equipped).
If a cassette tape, and CD, and/or DVD are loaded,
the system will go to the tape play rst. The inactive
tape, CD, or DVD will remain safely inside the player
for future listening.
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Fuse Usage
35 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor
38 Engine Cooling Fan 2
39 Engine Cooling Fan 1
40Main Battery Fuse for Retained
Accessory Power Relay and
Accessory Relay
41Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats,
Air Conditioning, Defogger
44Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets,
Level Control, Power Seats, Mirrors,
and Body Computer
46Main Battery Fuse for Climate
Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay
47Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch,
Radio, Heads-Up Display (HUD),
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning,
and Body Computer
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§Diode for Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
§71Diode for Ignition
Relay Usage
49 Horn
50 Fuel Pump
51 Air Conditioning Clutch
52 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
53 Low-Beam Headlamps
54 Parking Lamps
55 High-Beam Headlamps
56 Fog Lamps
57 Starter Relay
58 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel
59 Powertrain
60 Cooling Fan 2
61 Cooling Fan 1
62 Ignition
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