2007 BUICK RAINIER ignition

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming
rearview mirror with a compass.
O(On/Off):This is the on/off button for the
automatic dimming feature and compass.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to
the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,
press and hold the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.
2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the green indicator light turns off.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.There is a compass display in the window in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
displays a maximum of two characters. For
example, “NE” is displayed for north-east.
Compass Calibration
Press and hold the on/off button to activate the
compass calibration mode. CAL will be displayed
in the compass window on the mirror.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the
vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between earth’s
magnetic north and true geographic north. The
mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to
compensate for compass variance if you live
outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances,
such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it
will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
If not adjusted to account for compass variance,
your compass could give false readings.
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Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie
downs in the rear of your
vehicle that allow you to
strap cargo in and keep
it from moving.
Sunroof
The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the
ignition must be turned to ON, ACCESSORY, or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 110.Press and release the
back of the control in the
overhead console to
open the sunroof. Press
the front of the control to
close the sunroof.
Once the sunroof is closed, press the forward side
of the control to open the sunroof to the vent
position.
The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled
forward to block sun rays. If it is in the closed
position, it will open when the sunroof is opened.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 162. Dome Lamp Override Button.
SeeDome Lamp Override on page 166.
Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 166.
Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 165.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 175.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 155.
D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 277.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 178.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 277.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 109.H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 215.
I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 170.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 364.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 198.
L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 158.
M. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 169.
N. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 168.
O. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 170.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 144.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
The steering wheel should be adjusted before you
drive.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control works on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers nd
this to be too much trouble and do not use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the cruise switch to off, or
Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Headlamps
The exterior lamps
knob is located on your
instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel.
c(Off):Turn the knob to this symbol and
release it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) and the Automatic Headlamps (AHS).
An indicator illuminates when the position
is selected. This position is not available for
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
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i(Automatic DRL/AHS):Turn the knob to this
symbol to put the system into automatic
headlamp mode. An indicator comes on when the
position is selected.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the knob to this
symbol to turn on the parking lamps, as well as
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the knob to this symbol to
turn on the headlamps, as well as the following:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Headlamps on Reminder
A reminder tone sounds when the headlamps or
parking lamps are manually turned on, if the
driver’s door is open and the ignition is in LOCK
or ACC. To turn the tone off, turn the knob all
the way counterclockwise.
In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off
once the ignition key is in LOCK.
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 DRL are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
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The DRL system makes the headlamps come on
at reduced brightness when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps knob is in automatic
headlamp mode.
The light sensor detects daytime light.
The transmission is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will be
on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
will not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit
up either.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps
automatically switch from DRL to the regular
headlamps.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the Automatic
Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when
the vehicle is started and after the transaxle
has been shifted out of the PARK (P) position.
The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and parking
lamps will come on. The instrument panel lights
and radio lights will also turn on at normal
brightness. Once on, the system remains on
during these conditions even if the vehicle
is shifted back into PARK (P).
The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered
or the system may come on whenever the
ignition is on and the vehicle is shifted out of
the PARK (P) position.
The system could also turn on the lamps when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather or a tunnel. This is normal.
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There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp
systems, so that driving under bridges or bright
overhead street lights does not affect the system.
The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only
affected when the light sensor sees a change in
lighting lasting longer than the delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system comes on after the
transmission is shifted out of PARK (P). Once you
leave the garage, it will take about one minute
for the automatic headlamp system to change to
DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the
instrument panel cluster might not be as bright as
usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness
control is in the full bright position.
If the vehicle is running and the automatic
headlamp system is already on, it can be turned
off by turning and releasing the headlamp
control at the off position. The automatic headlamp
system stays off until you turn and release the
headlamp control at the off position again.
SeeHeadlamps on page 162.Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or
misty conditions. The ignition must be in RUN for
the fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp button
is located on the
instrument panel to
the right of the exterior
lamps knob.
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on.
Press the button again to turn them off. A light
glows near the button while the fog lamps are on.
Fog lamps turn off whenever the high-beam
headlamps are on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
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