2007 BUICK LUCERNE radio controls

Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after
it has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key,
you will still have power to such accessories as the
power windows, clock, radio, and if equipped, audio
steering wheel controls and sunroof. The power
to the accessories can last up to 10 minutes. The
instrument panel cluster lights will stay on for a
few seconds, then will go out. Once you open the
driver’s door, the power will shut off. Your vehicle
has a feature designed to protect the battery
against drainage. For more information see
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver on page 177
andElectric Power Management on page 176.
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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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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 276. By taking a few moments to read this
manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio
system, you can use it with less effort, as well as
take advantage of its features. While your vehicle
is parked, set up your audio system by presetting
your favorite radio stations, setting the tone and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
stations using the presets and steering wheel
controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 276.
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
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Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 115for more information.Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base radio with a
single CD player and preset buttons numbered one
through six, the radio will have a clock button for
setting the time. You can set the time by following
these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers
begin ashing on the display. Press the clock
button a second time and the minute numbers
will begin ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio, clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the time. Instead of using the tune knob,
you can also press the SEEK, FWD (forward),
or REV (reverse) buttons to adjust the time.
3. Press the clock button again until the clock
display stops ashing to set the currently
displayed time; otherwise, the ashing will
stop after ve seconds and the current time
displayed will be automatically set.
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Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between AM,
FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or left SEEK arrow
to go to the next or to the previous station and
stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow
for a few seconds until a beep sounds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then
goes to the next station. Press either SEEK arrow
again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service,
MP3, and RDS Features):Press the information
button to display additional text information related
to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or MP3
song. A choice of additional information such as:
Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can
appear. Continue pressing the information button to
highlight the desired label, or press the pushbutton
positioned under any one of the labels and the
information about that label displays.
While information is not available, No Info displays.
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station
favorites while the vehicle is in PARK (P). Tune
to your favorite stations using the presets, favorites
button, and steering wheel controls if the vehicle
has this feature. SeeDefensive Driving on
page 276.
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace
your own judgment. See the Navigation System
manual for some tips to help you reduce
distractions while driving.
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.
If THEFTLOCK
®is activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED.
If this occurs, the radio will need to be returned
to your GM dealer.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has audio
steering wheel controls,
they may be differ
depending on your
vehicle’s options. Some
audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include the
following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio
station stored as a favorite.
When a CD is playing, press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or previous track.
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Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 418
Installing.................................................. 410
Removing................................................ 409
Storing..................................................... 416
Specications, Capacities............................ 436
Speedometer............................................... 196
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 284
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 203
Starting Your Engine................................... 116
Steering...................................................... 285
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 271
Steering Wheel, Heated.............................. 161
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 161
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit......................... 152
Convenience Net..................................... 152
Cupholder(s)............................................ 151
Front Storage Area.................................. 151
Glove Box................................................ 151
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 152
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 306
Sun Visors.................................................. 109
Sunroof....................................................... 153
T
Tachometer................................................. 196
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 382
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 380
TCS Warning Light...................................... 202
Theater Dimming......................................... 175
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 271
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 110
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 110
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 112
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 161
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 205
Tires........................................................... 385
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 424
Buying New Tires..................................... 400
Chains..................................................... 406
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 408
Cleaning.................................................. 424
Compact Spare Tire................................. 418
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