2007 BUICK LUCERNE charging

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 197
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 197
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 198
Charging System Light.............................. 200
Brake System Warning Light..................... 201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 202
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 202
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 203
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 204
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 204
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 206
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 209
Security Light............................................ 210
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 210
Cruise Control Light.................................. 210
Highbeam On Light................................... 210
Fuel Gage................................................. 211Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 212
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 212
DIC Compass............................................ 218
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 221
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 231
Audio System(s)......................................... 241
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 242
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 243
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 245
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 251
Using an MP3........................................... 262
XM Radio Messages................................. 269
Navigation/Radio System........................... 271
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 271
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 271
Radio Reception........................................ 272
Care of Your CDs..................................... 273
Care of the CD Player.............................. 274
Backglass Antenna.................................... 274
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 274
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC),
you may see the voltage move up or down. This
is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will
be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce
all the power that is needed for very high electrical
loads.A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at
high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory
power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can
increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action
may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Service
Battery Charging System. If this message is
displayed, it is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as possible.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 221.
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If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the off indicator and the airbag readiness
light ever come on together, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. If this ever happens, have the
vehicle serviced promptly, because an
adult-size person sitting in the right front
passenger seat may not have the
protection of the airbags. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 197.
Charging System Light
When you turn the key to
RUN or START, this light
will come on briey to
show that it is working.
If this light stays on, your vehicle needs service.
You should take your vehicle to the dealer at once.
To save your battery until you get there, turn off
all accessories.
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REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your
vehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 95andDIC Controls
and Displays on page 212for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the battery in the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to
be replaced. To replace the battery, see “Battery
Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 95.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the passenger’s
side rear door is not closed properly. When this
message appears, make sure that the passenger’s
door is closed completely.
SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning)
SYSTEM
This message displays when the electronic
sensors that control the air conditioning and
heating systems are no longer working. Have the
climate control system serviced by your dealer
if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning
efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 197for more information.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
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.
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Calibration.......................... 19,130, 132, 218
California Fuel............................................. 328
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 326
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 436
Carbon Monoxide..............106, 127, 302, 315
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 422
Your CD Player........................................ 274
Your CDs ................................................. 273
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 262
Center Console Storage Area...................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit............................. 152
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 35
Center Seat.................................................. 18
Chains, Tire................................................. 406
Charging System Light................................ 200
Check
Engine Light............................................ 206
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 332
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 425Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 55
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 62
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 65
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 182
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 424
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 422
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 420
Finish Care.............................................. 423
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 418
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 421
Leather.................................................... 421
Tires........................................................ 424
Underbody Maintenance........................... 425
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Ignition Positions......................................... 114
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver................. 177
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 392
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 158
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 174
Cluster..................................................... 194
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 372
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 94
Keys............................................................. 93
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 386
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 177
Cornering................................................. 173
Courtesy.................................................. 174
Electric Power Management..................... 176
Exterior.................................................... 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 173
Fog .......................................................... 173
Front Reading.......................................... 175
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.............. 177
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
License Plate Lamps................................... 383
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 197
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 202
Brake System Warning............................. 201
Charging System..................................... 200
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