2007 BUICK LACROSSE fog light

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 148
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................. 150
Horn.......................................................... 150
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 153
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 153
Windshield Wipers..................................... 153
Windshield Washer.................................... 154
Cruise Control........................................... 154
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 158
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 159
Fog Lamps................................................ 160
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 160
Interior Lamps........................................... 161
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 161
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 161
Entry Lighting............................................ 161
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 162
Theater Dimming....................................... 162
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 162Perimeter Lighting..................................... 163
Overhead Console Reading Lamps........... 163
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps.......... 163
Electric Power Management...................... 163
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 164
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 164
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 167
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 168
Climate Controls......................................... 168
Climate Control System............................. 168
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 172
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 178
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 179
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 180
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 181
Tachometer............................................... 181
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 181
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 182
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 182
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 183
Charging System Light.............................. 185
Brake System Warning Light..................... 186
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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<(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn your headlamps on, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
A warning chime will sound if the driver’s door is
opened when the ignition switch is turned to
OFF or ACCESSORY and the headlamps or
parking lamps are on.
-(Foglamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps,
press this button to turn them on and off. SeeFog
Lamps on page 160for additional information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. DRL lamps are required to function at
all times on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make the low-beam
headlamps come on at reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
The parking brake is released.
While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam
headlamps will be on at reduced brightness.
The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker, and other
lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not
be lit up either.
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When it is dark enough outside, the DRL will turn
off and the vehicle’s headlamps and parking
lamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on
with the headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off and the DRL will come on.
To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, turn the
exterior lamp control off and then do one of the
following:
Turn the exterior lamp control to the parking
lamp position.
Turn the exterior lamp control to the
headlamp position.
Turn the exterior lamp control from AUTO to
off and back to AUTO.
This feature is not available for vehicles rst sold
in Canada.
To turn off the automatic headlamp feature when it
is dark outside, move the exterior lamp control
to the parking lamp position. The parking lamps
remain on and the headlamps turn off. The
fog lamps also go on if they were on previously.
As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system
should be turned on when needed.
Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has fog
lamps, the button is
located in the center of
the exterior lamps
control on the left side
of the steering column.
Press the fog lamps button to turn the lamps
on or off.
While the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog
lamps are off.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left
on after the ignition has been turned to off, the
exterior lamps will turn off after about 10 minutes.
This protects the battery from being drained.
Use the exterior lamp control to turn the lamps
back on, if they are still needed.
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You can also select modes by using the
following buttons:
h(Recirculate):Press this button to recirculate
cabin air through the vehicle. It can be used to
help reduce the outside air and odors that
enter your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air
inside your vehicle quicker. An indicator light below
the button will come on in this mode. Operation
in this mode during periods of high humidity
and cool outside temperatures may result in
increased window fogging. If window fogging is
experienced, select the defrost mode. To prevent
the air inside the vehicle from becoming stale,
after ve minutes recirculate will allow some
outside air into the vehicle.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning system on or off. When
this button is pressed, an indicator light below the
button will come on to let you know the air
conditioning is activated. Air conditioning can be
selected in any mode as long as the fan switch is
on. The indicator light will change with each
button press even when conditions prevent
operation.On hot days during the vehicle’s initial start-up,
open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then
close them. This helps to reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quicker cool down on hot days, do the
following:
1. Select the vent air mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select the air conditioner.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a
small amount of water dripping underneath your
vehicle while idling or after turning off the
engine. This is normal.
Using these settings together for long periods
of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to
become too dry. To prevent this, after ve minutes
recirculate will allow some outside air into
the vehicle.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the vehicle is a result of high
humidity causing moisture to condense on the
cool window glass. This can be minimized if the
climate control system is used properly. There are
two modes to clear frost or fog from the windshield.
Use the defog mode to clear the windows of
condensation and to warm the vehicle’s occupants.
Use the defrost mode to remove frost or
condensation from the windshield quickly.
See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section
for information on clearing the rear window of
fog or ice.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or
defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows
are clear.
-(Defog):This mode directs half of the air to the
windshield and the side window outlets and half to
the oor outlets. When you select this mode, the
system turns recirculation off and runs the air
conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the
recirculation button will have no effect other than
turning on the indicator light while in defog mode.
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield and the side window outlets, with
some air directed to the oor outlets. When
you select this mode, the system turns
recirculation off and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is near
or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation
button will have no effect other than turning on the
indicator light while in defrost mode.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear):Press the button to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. An indicator light below
the button will come on to let you know that the
rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in RUN. The rear window defogger
will stay on for about 20 minutes after the button is
pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will
only run for about 20 minutes before turning off.
The defogger can also be turned off by pressing
the button again or by turning off the engine.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the
inside of the rear window. If you do, you could
cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license,
tape, a decal or anything similar to the
defogger grid.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.
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9y(Fan):Press this button to increase the fan
speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic
operation and places the system in manual or
semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to
return to automatic operation. If the airow
seems low when the fan is at the highest setting,
the passenger compartment air lter may need
to be replaced. For more information see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 178
andScheduled Maintenance on page 462.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor, with some air directed to the side window
outlets and a small amount to the windshield.
)(Bi-Level):This setting directs airow to the
instrument panel and oor outlets. A small amount
of air is also directed to the windshield and the
side window outlets.
Y(Vent):This mode directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
h(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps
outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be
used to help reduce the outside air and odors
that enter your vehicle or help cool the air inside
the vehicle quicker.
Recirculation is not available while in the oor,
defrost, or oor/defog modes. Using recirculation
for long periods of time may cause the air
inside your vehicle to become too dry.
Recirculation mode has a ve minute timer after
which the system allows for some fresh outside air
into the vehicle to maintain interior air quality.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off.
The indicator light on the button will come on
when the air conditioning is on. The indicator light
will change with each button press even when
conditions prevent operation.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn the
driver or passenger heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats on page 10for additional information.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. There are
two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield. Use the oor/defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use defrost to remove fog or frost
from the windshield more quickly.
-(Floor/Defog):Press this button to direct the
air between the windshield, oor outlets and
side windows. When you select this mode, the
system turns recirculation off and runs the
air conditioning compressor unless the outside
temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing
the recirculation button will have no effect
other than turning on the indicator light while in
oor/defog mode.
1(Defrost):Press this button to direct most of
the air to the windshield, with some air directed to
the side windows. In this mode, the system will
automatically turn off the recirculation and run the
air conditioning compressor, unless the outside
temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the
recirculation button will have no effect other than
turning on the indicator light while in defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear.
Sensors
The solar sensor on the vehicle monitors the solar
heat and the air inside of the vehicle. This
information is used to maintain the selected
temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the
temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery
system. The system may also supply cooler air to
the side of the vehicle facing the sun. The
recirculation mode will also be activated, as
necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in
the center of the instrument panel, near the
windshield, or the system will not work properly.
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