2007 BUICK TERRAZA service vehicle

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option A, Uplevel)
Your vehicle may have this type of rear seat
audio (RSA) system, if it has this feature, it will
allow rear seat passengers to listen to and control
any of the following audio sources: AM/FM
tuner, front CD player, and XM™ Satellite Radio
Service (if equipped). However, the rear seat
passengers can only control the sources that the
front seat passengers are not listening to. For
example, rear seat passengers may listen to a CD
in the front radio and control it while the driver
listens to the radio through the front speakers.
The rear seat passengers have control of
the volume for each set of headphones.
The front seat audio controls always have
priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat
passengers switch the source for the main radio to
a remote source, the RSA will not be able to
control the remote source. You can operate the
RSA when the main radio is off.The DVD or auxiliary device will always be
available on channel (CHA or CH1) of the wireless
headphones. All other RSA sources are available
on CHB or CH2 of the wireless headphones,
as well as the wired headphones. If the RSA is
off, the wired headphones will provide DVD
or auxiliary device audio. The rear seat
passengers will not be able to listen to XM, on
CHB or CH2, if the front passenger is listening to
a DVD or auxiliary device.
The remote control will not operate any of the
RSA features.
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SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between playing the AM/FM tuner, front CD player,
and XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped). If
one of the sources are not loaded, the system will
skip over the source when this button is pressed.
X(Headphone):Press the right or the left
headphone button to enable volume control of the
wired headphone connected to the corresponding
jack. Press the right and left arrow buttons to
change the volume.
rj(Parental Control):This button is located
behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks.
Press this button while using RSA, or when a
DVD or CD is playing to blank the video screen
and to mute the audio. The power indicator
lights on the DVD player will ash. Turning on the
parental control will also disable all other button
operations from the remote control and the
DVD player, except for the eject button. Press this
button again to restore operation of the RSA,
DVD player, and remote control.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the vehicle is on and a disc is in the player. If
no disc is in the player then the system will power
up in auxiliary mode.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option B, Uplevel)
Your vehicle may have this type of rear seat
audio (RSA) system, if it has this feature, it will
allow rear seat passengers to listen to and control
any of the following audio sources: AM/FM
tuner, front CD player, and XM™ Satellite Radio
Service (if equipped). However, the rear seat
passengers can only control the sources that the
front seat passengers are not listening to. For
example, rear seat passengers may listen to a CD
in the front radio and control it while the driver
listens to the radio through the front speakers.
The rear seat passengers have control of
the volume for each set of headphones.
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Down Arrow– Press this button while in AM/FM
tuner to change the BAND from AM/FM tuner
to the front CD player or to the XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.
Left Arrow– Press this button while in AM/FM
tuner, or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to
seek down. Press this button while sourcing the
single CD player, or the six-disc CD player to go
to the previous track.
Right Arrow– Press this button while in AM/FM
tuner, or XM™ Satellite Radio Service to seek
up. Press this button while sourcing the single CD
player, or the six-disc CD player to go to the
next track.
43(Wired Headphone Volume):Press this
button to select the correct headphone. Then press
the left or right arrow buttons to increase or
decrease the headphone volume.
rj(Parental Control):This button is located
behind the video screen next to the auxiliary
and headphone jacks. Press this button while
using RSA, or when a DVD or CD is playing
to blank the video screen and to mute the audio.
The power indicator lights on the DVD player
will ash. Turning on the parental control will also
disable all other button operations from the
remote control and the DVD player, except for the
eject button. Press this button again to restore
operation of the RSA, DVD player, and remote
control.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play
if the vehicle is on and a disc is in the player.
If no disc is in the player then the system
will power up in auxiliary mode.
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This warning light will
come on to let you
know if there is
a problem with your
traction control system.
When this warning light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
If the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message in
the DIC comes on and stays on or comes on
while you are driving, there’s a problem with your
traction control system. Have the traction
control system serviced by your GM dealer as
soon as possible.
When this warning message is on, the TRACTION
CONTROL OFF message in the DIC will come
on to remind you that the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.The traction control system automatically comes
on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel
spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you
should always leave the system on. But you
can turn the traction control system off if you ever
need to. You should turn the system off if your
vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or snow and
rocking the vehicle is required. SeeRocking
Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 378andIf Your
Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on
page 377.
To turn the system off,
press the traction
control button located
on the center of
the instrument panel.
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If the system is limiting wheel spin when you
press the button, the TRACTION CONTROL
ACTIVE message will go off, but the system will
not turn off until there is no longer a current
need to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION
CONTROL OFF message will come on to remind
you the system is off. You can turn the system
back on at any time by pressing the button again.
The traction control system warning message
should go off.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 400for more information.
StabiliTrak®System
Your vehicle may be equipped with StabiliTrak®
which combines anti-lock brake, traction and
stability control systems and helps the driver
maintain directional control of the vehicle in most
driving conditions.
When you rst start your vehicle and begin to
drive away, the system performs several diagnostic
checks to insure there are no problems. You
may hear or feel the system working. This
is normal and does not mean there is a problem
with your vehicle.If the system fails to turn on or activate, the
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message will be
displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). If
the vehicle has gone through heavy acceleration
or braking or multiple turns during the rst
two miles of driving after starting your vehicle, the
STABILITY CONTROL OFF message may
appear on the DIC. If this is the case, your vehicle
does not need servicing. You will need to turn
the vehicle off and then restart it to initialize
StabiliTrak
®. If either message appears on the
DIC, and your vehicle has not gone through hard
acceleration, braking or multiple turns in the
rst two miles of driving, your vehicle should be
taken in for service.
The STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE message will
appear on the DIC only when the system is both
on and activated. It means that an advanced
computer-controlled system has come on to help
your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which
you are steering. StabiliTrak
®activates when the
computer senses that your vehicle is just starting to
spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or other
slippery spot on the road. When the system
activates, you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in
the brake pedal. This is normal.
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The traction control system may activate on
dry or rough roads or under conditions such as
heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt
upshifts/downshifts of the transaxle. When
this happens you may notice a reduction in
acceleration, or may hear a noise or vibration.
This is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE
message will appear on the DIC and the cruise
control will automatically disengage. When
road conditions allow you to use cruise again, you
may re-engage the cruise control. SeeCruise
Control on page 177.
StabiliTrak
®may also turn off automatically if it
determines that a problem exists with the system.
If the problem does not clear itself after restarting
the vehicle, you should see your dealer for
service.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the
engine stops or the system is not functioning, you
can steer but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable
speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents
mentioned on the news happen on curves.
Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is
subject to the same laws of physics when driving
on curves. The traction of the tires against the
road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to
change its path when you turn the front wheels. If
there is no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle
going in the same direction. If you have ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will
understand this.
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When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After
driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may
tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If
you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you will nd experienced and able
service experts in GM dealerships all across North
America. They will be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of
the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and
the rush of the wind against the vehicle that
can make you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you!
If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a second, and you could crash and be
injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First,
be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in at or rolling terrain.
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