2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS instrument panel

Interior Lamps
The interior lamps can be controlled, or
automatically turn on or off under certain conditions.
They are explained in the following text.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. The knob for this feature
is located on the interior lamps control. Press
the knob to extend it. Turn the knob to adjust the
instrument panel brightness. Press the knob in
when not in use.
Interior Lamps Control
The interior lamp control
is located to the left of
the steering column,
below the exterior lamp
control.
Turn the interior lamp control to one of the
following positions:
OFF:This position turns the interior lamps off.
DOOR:This position turns on the interior
lamps when any door is opened and when the
ignition key is removed from the ignition.
ON:This position turns the interior lamps on.
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Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the
vehicle, above the liftgate opening. It comes on
automatically each time you open the doors, if the
interior lamp control is in the DOOR position.
There are two reading lamps located on the cargo
lamp. To turn either reading lamp on or off,
press the button located next to the lamp.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you
from draining the battery, in case you accidentally
leave the interior or exterior lamps on. If the
interior lamps are left on while the ignition is in
OFF, they will automatically turn off after
10 minutes. If the exterior lamps are left on while
the ignition is in OFF with all doors and the
liftgate closed, they will automatically turn off after
10 minutes.
If your vehicle has less than 14 miles (24 km) on
the odometer, the battery saver will turn off
the lamps after only three minutes.If the interior lamps are turned off as a result of
the battery saver feature, they may be turned back
on by turning the interior lamp control to OFF
and then back to ON. The battery saver will not
turn the interior lamps off automatically after doing
this. They will have to be turned off manually.
Instrument Panel Switchbank
There is an instrument panel switchbank located
below the climate controls. It contains switches
or blanks that will vary with the options that are on
your vehicle.
The switches you may have are:
Rear Window Wiper/Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 180.
Traction Disable. SeeTraction Control System
(TCS) on page 310.
Park Aid Disable. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 196.
Heated Seats. SeeHeated Seats on page 11.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high
in your eld of view, it may take you more
time to see things you need to see when it
is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD
image dim and placed low in your eld
of view.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), it
can show the speedometer reading in English
or metric. The current audio system information,
as well as Rear Seat Entertainment system
information, may also be displayed and will appear
as an image focused out toward the front of
your vehicle.The HUD is capable of displaying English or
French. SeeDIC Controls and Displays on
page 236to change the display from English to
metric.
The HUD will display the following lights and
messages when they appear on the instrument
panel cluster:
Turn Signal Indicators. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 177.
High-Beam Indicator. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 179.
Low-Fuel Warning Message. SeeLow Fuel
Warning Message on page 232.
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The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK
GAGES message. The following messages could
appear on the instrument panel cluster when
CHECK GAGES appears:
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message on page 227.
Low Oil Pressure. SeeLow Oil Pressure
Message on page 229.
Charging System Indicator. SeeCharging
System Indicator Message on page 228.
Low Brake Fluid Warning. SeeLow Brake
Fluid Warning Message on page 232.
Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES
message will illuminate in the HUD. Look at
the instrument panel cluster for more information.Notice:If you try to use the HUD image as a
parking aid, you may misjudge the distance
and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD
image as a parking aid.
The HUD controls are
located to the left of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading will
always be displayed. The current audio system
information will only be displayed for three seconds
after the radio, tape or CD track status changes.
This will happen whenever one of the radio controls
is pressed, either on the radio or on the audio
steering wheel controls, if equipped.
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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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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray is located on the oor console closest
to the instrument panel. Lift the lid to expose
the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, lift it up.
The cigarette lighter is located on the oor console
in the cell phone storage compartment closest
to the driver’s seat. Lift the lid to expose the
cigarette lighter.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let
go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating will not allow the lighter to
back away from the heating element when it is
hot. Damage from overheating may occur to
the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could
be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to direct the airow inside your vehicle.
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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 half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, then directs the
remaining air to the oor 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 right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see
“Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. Turn the knob to 0 to turn off the fan.
The fan must be turned on for the air conditioning
compressor to operate.
@(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:Turn the center knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the air temperature inside your
vehicle.
uA/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to
turn the air-conditioning system on or off.
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the
button will come on to let you know that air
conditioning is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air-conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.
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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 half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, then directs the
remaining air to the oor 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 right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see
“Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. Turn the knob counterclockwise until it
stops to turn off the fan. The fan must be turned
on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.
@(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’s and
passenger’s temperature levers to increase or
decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle.
uA/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button
to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When
A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that air conditioning
is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air-conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.
The system is designed to make adjustments to
help with fuel economy while still maintaining
the selected temperature.
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