2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS display

To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do
the following:
1. Start your engine and turn the dimmer knob to
the desired HUD image brightness.
The brightness of the HUD image is determined
by the ambient light conditions in the direction
your vehicle is facing and where you have the
HUD dimmer knob set. If you are facing a dark
object or a heavily shaded area, your HUD may
anticipate that you are entering a dark area and
may begin to dim.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat. If you change your
seat position, you may have to readjust
your HUD.3. Press the UP or DN buttons until the HUD
image is easy to see and then press the DN
button until the HUD image is as low as
possible, but remains in full view straight
ahead near the front bumper.
The HUD image can only be adjusted up and
down, not side-to-side.
4. To turn the image off, turn the dimmer knob
counterclockwise until it stops.
If the sun comes out or it becomes cloudy, you
may need to adjust the HUD brightness again
using the dimmer knob. Polarized sunglasses
could make the HUD image harder to see.
When you rst start the vehicle the display will
show BUICK and the Buick logo for a few seconds.
If it is cold outside, this display may stay on for
up to a minute.
Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to
remove any dirt or lm that reduces the sharpness
or clarity of the HUD image.
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To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner
on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently,
then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens
because the cleaner could leak into the unit.
If the ignition is on and you cannot see the HUD
image, check to see if one of the following
conditions exist:
The HUD unit is covered
The HUD dimmer knob is adjusted incorrectly
The HUD image is not adjusted to the
proper height
Ambient light in the direction your vehicle is
facing, is low
A fuse is blown. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 463.
Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the
HUD. SeeWindshield Replacement on page 404.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system is designed to help you park, while the
vehicle is in REVERSE (R). It operates only at very
low speeds, less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA
can help make parking easier and to help
you avoid colliding with objects such as parked
vehicles. The URPA system can detect objects up
to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle, and tell
you how close these objects are from your rear
bumper.
Your vehicle’s URPA operates when the shift lever
is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle
speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Four ultrasonic
sensors located at the rear bumper are used to
detect the distance to the object. The URPA
display is located inside the vehicle, near the rear
window. It has three color-coded lights used to
provide distance and system information to
the driver.
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{CAUTION:
The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision.
URPA does not:
Operate above speeds of 3 mph
(5 km/h).
Detect objects more than 5 feet
(1.5 meters) behind the vehicle. This
distance may be less during warmer
or humid weather.
Detect objects that are below the
bumper, underneath the vehicle, or
that are very close to the vehicle.
Detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or pets.
So if you do not use proper care before
backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child,
pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in
vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even
though the vehicle has the URPA system,
always check carefully before backing up
by checking behind your vehicle.URPA can be turned off
by pressing the rear
park aid disable switch
located in the
instrument panel
switchbank.
When the system is disabled, an indicator light will
glow on the switch. You will not see any lights on
the rear display if the switch is in the off position.How the System Works
Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on
automatically when the shift lever is moved into
REVERSE (R). When the system turns on, the
three lights on the display will illuminate for one and
a half seconds to let you know that the system is
working. If your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R)
at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), the red
light will ash to remind you that the system does
not work at speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
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If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed
of less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following
will occur:
Description English Metric
amber light 5 ft 1.5 m
amber/amber lights 40 in 1.0 m
amber/amber/red lights &
continuous chime20 in 0.5 m
amber/amber/red lights
ashing & continuous
chime1 ft 0.3 m
A chime will sound the rst time an object is
detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet
(1.5 m) away.
URPA cannot detect objects that are above liftgate
level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize
an object, it must be within detection range behind
the vehicle.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The light may ash red when the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R) if the ultrasonic sensors are
not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear
bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include things like the vibrations from
a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck. If after cleaning the
rear bumper and then driving forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to ash
red, see your dealer.
If a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging
out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle,
the light may also ash red. The light will continue
to ash whenever in REVERSE (R) until your
vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h)
without any obstructions behind the vehicle.
For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your
Vehicle on page 455.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the
button will come on to let you know that the
rear window defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off
approximately 10 minutes after the button is
pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will only
run for approximately ve minutes before
turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by
pressing the button again or by turning off the
engine.
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
Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate
control system. With this system you can control
the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your
vehicle.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When the driver’s
temperature knob is pressed to select AUTO and
the temperature is set, the system will
automatically control the inside temperature, the
air delivery and the fan speed. AUTO will also
appear on the display.
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To place the entire system in automatic mode, do
the following:
1. Press the driver’s temperature knob to turn
the system on.
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting.
Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature
will not cause the system to heat or cool
any faster.
In cold weather, the system will start at
reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air
into your vehicle until warmer air is available.
Then, as the air warms, it will be delivered
through the instrument panel outlets. The
length of time needed for warm up will depend
on the outside temperature and the length
of time that has elapsed since your vehicle was
last driven.3. Adjust the PASS TEMP indicator that is
located below the temperature display. If
only the larger center bar is lit, the passenger
side will be adjust to the same temperature
setting as the driver side. Each bar that is lit to
the + side of the center bar indicates that
the passenger side will control to a warmer
setting than the driver side. Each bar lit to
the — side of the center bar indicates that the
passenger side will control to a cooler
setting than the driver side.
4. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take
from 10 to 30 minutes. Then adjust the
temperature as necessary.
5. To turn the system off, press the
passenger’s knob.
Manual Operation
MODE:Press this button to manually change the
direction of airow in your vehicle; keep pressing
the button until the desired mode appears on
the display.
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To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately
half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then
directs the remaining air to the oor outlets and
the defroster and side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to
the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the
front seats free of objects that could obstruct
airow to the rear of the vehicle.
The MODE button can also be used to select
defog. For more information, see “Defogging and
Defrosting” later in this section.
9(Fan):Press this button to increase to
decrease the fan speed; keep pressing the up or
down arrow until the desired fan speed appears
on the display.VENT:Press this button to turn the outside air
mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air
will be circulated throughout your vehicle. VENT
can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used
with the recirculation mode.
@(Recirculation):This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle or help heat or 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.
The air-conditioning compressor also comes on.
The recirculation mode can be used with vent and
bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with oor,
defog, defrost or outside air modes.
Temperature Control:Use the DRIVER knob to
increase or decrease the air temperature inside
your vehicle. If the front passenger would like the
temperature to be warmer or cooler, use the
PASS knob to adjust the passenger’s temperature.
Air Conditioning:The air-conditioning
compressor will automatically come on when a
temperature cooler than the interior temperature is
chosen using the temperature knobs.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven, in either miles (used in the
United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
However, a Canadian odometer will remain
in metric units only.
Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle
needs a new odometer installed. If the new one
can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer,
then that will be done. If it cannot, then it is set
at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door
to show the old mileage reading when the new
odometer was installed.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you may toggle the
odometer to display either miles, available only in
the United States, or kilometers. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 235.
Trip Odometer
In addition to the standard odometer, the cluster
can also display a trip odometer. The display can
be toggled between the odometer and the trip
odometer by quickly pressing and releasing the
trip/reset button located to the right of the
temperature gage. The trip odometer will continue
to keep track of miles or kilometers driven even if
they are not currently displayed. A Canadian trip
odometer will remain in metric units only. To reset
the trip odometer to zero (0), push and hold the
trip/reset button for at least one and a half seconds,
but less than three seconds. The trip odometer that
is showing in the display will be reset.
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