2007 BUICK LUCERNE instrument panel

The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the control to this position to turn
off the exterior lamps.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to automatically turn on the headlamps at
normal brightness, together with the following:
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the headlamps together with the following
lamps listed below. A warning chime will sound if
you open the driver’s door when the ignition switch
is off and the headlamps are on.
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
-(Fog Lamps):Push the exterior lamps control
in to turn on the fog lamps.
SeeFog Lamps on page 173.
Wiper Activated Headlamps
This feature activates the headlamps and parking
lamps after the windshield wipers are turned
on and have completed eight wipe cycles within
four minutes.
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the
wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off.
The wiper-activated headlamps also turn off if the
windshield wipers are turned off.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you leave the exterior lamp buttons for the
headlamps or parking lamps on, remove the key
from the ignition and open the driver’s door,
you will hear a continuous warning chime. The
chime will turn off when the lamps are turned off.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
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. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
monitors the exterior light level for the operation
of DRL, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make your low-beam
headlamps turn on at reduced brightness in
daylight when the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp button for the headlamps
is off.
The automatic transaxle is not in PARK (P).When the DRL are on, only your low-beam
headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps,
sidemarker and other lamps will not be on.
When it is dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will come on. The other lamps that turn
on with your headlamps will also turn on. When
it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change
to the reduced brightness of DRL.
To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you
are parked, turn the exterior lamp control to the
off position. The exterior lamps will turn back
on automatically when you move the transaxle out
of PARK (P). SeeExterior Lamps on page 170
for more information.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Fog Lamps
-(Fog Lamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps,
the button is located on the exterior lamps control.
The exterior lamps control is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Your ignition must be in RUN for the fog lamps to
illuminate.
To turn the fog lamps on, press the exterior lamps
button. A light will come on in the instrument
panel cluster to let you know that the fog lamps
are on. SeeInstrument Panel Cluster on page 194.
Press the exterior lamps button again to turn the
fog lamps off.
The ignition must be in RUN and the parking
lamps must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamps will go off while you change
to high-beam headlamps.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Cornering Lamps
If your vehicle has this feature, the cornering lamps
come on when: the headlamps or parking lamps are
on, the vehicle is not in PARK (P), and you signal a
turn with the turn signal/multifunction lever. They
provide more light for cornering.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the
exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to OFF and a door has been
opened. This protects against draining the battery
in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or
parking lamps on. If you need to leave the lamps on
for more than 10 minutes, use the manual control to
turn the lamps back on after the ignition is turned to
OFF and any door is opened.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
The knob for this control is located next to the
exterior lamps control.
Push the knob in and release when it pops out.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the brightness
of the instrument panel lights and counter clockwise
to decrease the brightness. Turning the knob
completely clockwise to the detent will turn on the
courtesy lamps.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps turn on
making it easier for you to enter and exit the
vehicle. Turn the instrument panel brightness
control completely clockwise to manually turn
on these lamps.
Entry Lighting
If it is dark enough outside when you press the
unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, the interior courtesy lamps will turn on
and stay on for about 40 seconds. The lamps can
be turned off immediately by pressing the lock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter,
turning the ignition key to RUN or activating the
power door locks.
Delayed Entry Lighting
The interior lamps will turn on if you open the door
when it is dark enough outside. When you close the
door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay
on for up to 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to an on position. When the lamps turn off as a
result of the 25 second timer or the ignition switch
being turned on, the lighting will deactivate by way
of the theater dimming effect. Locking the doors will
override the delayed entry lighting feature and the
lamps will turn off right away.
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Operation
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(Off):Turn the left knob to this position to turn
the climate control system off.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. The fan speed will be temporarily reduced
between the transition to a new mode. The fan will
resume when the new mode is complete.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment
air lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air
Filter on page 192andScheduled Maintenance
on page 442.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to warm or cool
the air coming through the outlets.
Use the right knob to select from the following
modes:
H(Vent):This mode directs outside air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Slightly cooler air is directed
to the instrument panel outlets and warmer air is
directed to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed toward
the side window outlets and a little air directed to
the windshield.
In this mode, the system will automatically use
outside air.
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
prevent outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. 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.
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4. Wait a few minutes for the system to
automatically regulate. Then adjust the
temperature as necessary to nd your
comfort setting.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the
windshield. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.
After your vehicle is started, the display will show
the interior temperature settings.
When the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) is pressed, the
display will show readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Use the ENG/MET button to toggle between them.
AUTO (Automatic Air Conditioning):If AUTO
is selected on the fan or mode control, the
system will automatically control the air
conditioning compressor. The A/C compressor
will run automatically even at cool outside
temperatures in order to dehumidify the air.
The A/C indicator light will be lit when the system
is operating automatically, even at near
freezing outside temperatures. Press the A/C
button on the fan control to turn off the A/C.For improved window clearing performance in
defog or defrost modes, the A/C compressor will
run automatically in damp cool conditions.
h(Auto Recirculation):If AUTO is selected
on either the fan or mode control, the system
will automatically control the air inlet to supply
fresh outside air or recirculate the interior air
to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the
recirculation button will light whenever the system
switches to recirculation. You may force outside
air by pressing the outside air button. The
next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, the
air inlet will reset back to AUTO operation.
Manual Operation
9(Fan):Turn the left knob either to the left or
right to adjust the fan speed. Turning this control
completely counterclockwise will turn on the
automatic fan operation.
If the airow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment air
lter may need to be replaced. For more
information, seePassenger Compartment Air Filter
on page 192andScheduled Maintenance on
page 442.
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9(Off):Turn the left control to this position to
turn the entire climate control system off.
To change the current mode, select one of the
following positions using the right control:
F(Vent):Turn the control to this mode to direct
air to the instrument panel outlets.
*(Bi-Level):Turn the control to this mode to
direct about half of the air to the instrument panel
outlets and most of the remaining air to the
oor outlets. In automatic operation, cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the
oor outlets.
7(Floor):Turn the control to this mode to direct
most of the air to the oor outlets with some air
directed to the side window outlets and the
windshield.
The mode control can also be used to select the
oor/defog mode. Information on defogging
and defrosting can be found later in this section.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to
override the automatic system and turn the air
conditioning system on or off. When in AUTO,
the air conditioning compressor will come
on automatically, as necessary.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may notice a small amount
of water dripping underneath your vehicle while
idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
:(Outside Air):This mode allows outside air
to enter the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
the inside from becoming too dry. Press this button
to turn outside air on. Pressing the recirculation
button will cancel this mode. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light will turn on.
?(Recirculation):Press this button to keep
outside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be
used to prevent outside air and odors from entering
your vehicle or to help cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light will come on.
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wx(Driver’s Temperature Controls):Press
these buttons next to the fan control to manually
increase or decrease the temperature inside
your vehicle.
wx(Passenger’s Temperature Controls):
Press these buttons next to the mode control to
manually increase or decrease the temperature for
the front passenger. If the passenger’s climate
control system is off, pressing one of these buttons
will turn it on.
PASS (Passenger’s Climate Control):Press
this button to turn the passenger’s climate control
systems on or off.
If the PASS button is pressed to turn the
passenger temperature setting off, the driver’s
temperature setting will control the temperature
for the entire vehicle.
Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille,
middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar
radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the
system will not work properly.
There is also an interior temperature sensor
located next to the steering wheel that measures
the temperature of the air inside your vehicle.
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