2007 BUICK LACROSSE instrument cluster

Exterior Lamps
The control located
to the left of the cluster
on the instrument
panel, operates the
exterior lamps.
P(On/Off):Turn the control to this position to
manually turn the headlamps on and off. This is a
momentary control that will spring back to
AUTO when released.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to set your headlamps in automatic mode.
AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the exterior
lamps on and off automatically depending on how
much light is available outside the vehicle.To enable automatic lighting, do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the control. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from the parking
lamp position to AUTO.
Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp
position to AUTO.
To disable automatic lighting, do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the control. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
parking lamp position.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
headlamp position.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running.
It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things
needed to drive safely and economically.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed
in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers
per hour (km/h).
Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the
driver information center. You can set a Trip A and
Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under
DIC Operation and Displays on page 200.
The odometer mileage can be checked without the
vehicle running. Simply press the odometer/trip
switch on the instrument panel cluster.
If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer
installed, the new one will be set to the correct
mileage total of the old odometer.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a
chime will come on for several seconds to remind
people to fasten their safety belts, unless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on for several
seconds, then it will
ash for several more.
This chime and light will be repeated if the driver
remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither
the chime nor the light will come on.
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Check Gas Cap Light
Your vehicle may have
a check gas cap light.
This light will come on and a chime will sound if
your gas cap is not securely fastened.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 190and
Filling the Tank on page 346for more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle may have a Driver Information
Center (DIC).
All messages will appear in the DIC display
located in the instrument panel cluster, below the
speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on
the center of the instrument panel, below
the center outlets.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a
short delay, the DIC on the uplevel vehicle will
display the WELCOME DRIVER (1 or 2) if apersonalized key 1 or 2 is used, and then the
information that was last displayed before
the engine was turned off.
The DIC on the base level vehicle displays the
odometer and trip odometers only.
The DIC on the uplevel vehicle displays the
odometer, trip odometers, fuel economy, trip
computer, vehicle system, and compass display
information. It also displays warning messages if a
system problem is detected. In addition, the DIC
on the uplevel vehicle displays phone numbers
that are called using the OnStar
®system, if
equipped. SeeOnStar®System on page 126.
The outside air temperature automatically appears
in the bottom right corner of the uplevel DIC
display when viewing the trip/odometer screens,
fuel screens and some of the gages screens. If the
outside air temperature is at or below 37°F
(3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between
displaying the outside temperature and the
word ICE for two minutes. If there is a problem
with the system that controls the temperature
display, the letters OC (open circuit) or SC (short
circuit) will appear on the display. If this occurs,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This message displays when there is a problem
with the generator and battery charging systems.
Driving with this problem could drain the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Stop
and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Have the electrical system checked by your
dealer immediately.
This message displays and a chime sounds while
the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
CHECK GAS CAP
This message may display if the fuel cap is not
on, or is not fully tightened. The check gas
cap light also appears on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeCheck Gas Cap Light on page 199.
Check the fuel cap to ensure that it is on properly.
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips
with the cap properly installed should turn this
message off. SeeFilling the Tank on page 346for
more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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ENGINE COOLANT HOT
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 367for more information.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. The engine coolant
temperature warning light also appears on the
instrument panel cluster. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 188
andEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on
page 189for more information.
To avoid added strain on the engine, turn off the
air conditioner if it is on. When the coolant
temperature returns to normal, the air conditioner
can be turned back on.
This message displays only when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays when the amount of
available light outside of the vehicle is low, or the
windshield wipers have been on for about
30 seconds, and the exterior lamps control is off
or in the parking lamps position. This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps
is recommended. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 158for more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
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LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT
This message displays when the left rear turn
signal bulb needs to be replaced. SeeTaillamps,
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps on page 398.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
LOW BRAKE FLUID
This message displays when the brake uid level
is low. Have the brake system serviced by
your dealer as soon as possible. SeeBrakes on
page 381for proper uid level.
The brake system warning light also appears on
the instrument panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. SeeBrake System Warning
Light on page 186.This message displays and a chime sounds only
while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the
DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to
clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
LOW FUEL
This message displays when your vehicle is low
on fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
SeeFuel Gage on page 198andFilling the Tank
on page 346for more information.
The message displays and a chime sounds while
the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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LOW OIL LEVEL
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon as
possible. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 350for the engine oil ll location. Also, see
Engine Oil on page 353for information on the kind
of oil to use and the proper oil level.
The message displays and a chime sounds while
the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
LOW OIL PRESSURE
Notice:If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning
message appears on the DIC display, stop the
vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle
until the cause of the low oil pressure is
corrected. Severe engine damage can result
from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. See
Engine Oil on page 353for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine
oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light also
appears on the instrument panel cluster. SeeOil
Pressure Light on page 194.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible when this message is
displayed.
This message displays only when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds continuously when this
message is displayed.
This message cannot be acknowledged and
cleared from the screen. This message re-displays
for a few seconds if the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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