Buick-Terraza (2005 year). Manual

Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Because I have a disability, I have to get my
vehicle modified. How can I find out whether
this will affect my airbag system?

Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,
safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic
module (located under the driver’s seat), or
the instrument panel can affect the operation of
the airbag system. If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two
of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure
on page 7-2.

Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems

Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle
has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure
the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child
head restraint and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint, torn or
frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces
just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not
protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn
or frayed, get a new harness right away.

Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system
does not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash

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CAUTION:

A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even death
in a crash. To help make sure your restraint
systems are working properly after a crash,
have them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.

If you have had a crash, do you need new safety belts or
built-in child restraint parts or LATCH system parts?

After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness
straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during
a more severe crash, then you need new parts.

If the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, then you may need new LATCH
system parts.

If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps
are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage
also may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in
child restraint, LATCH system or seat parts repaired
or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary
even if the safety belt, built-in child restraint or
LATCH system was not being used at the time of the
collision.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier
in this section.

If the frontal airbags inflate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety
belt retractor assemblies. Be sure to do so. Then
the new retractor assemblies will be there to help protect
you in a collision.

After a crash you may need to replace the driver and
front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even
if the frontal airbags have not deployed. The driver
and front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies
contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your
safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has
been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays
on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving.
See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34.

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Keys

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CAUTION:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.

This vehicle has a double sided key for the ignition and
the driver’s door lock.

Your vehicle has the PASS-Key

III vehicle theft

system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.
If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,
you must purchase this key from your dealer. The
key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag
that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your
dealer if you need a new key made.

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Any new PASS-Key

III key must be programmed

before it will start your vehicle. See PASS-Key

III on

page 2-28 for more information on programming
your new key.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.

If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more
information.

If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar

system with

an active subscription and you lock your keys inside
the vehicle, OnStar

may be able to send a command to

unlock your vehicle. See OnStar

System on page 2-42

for more information.

Remote Keyless Entry System

Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

•

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.

•

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.

•

Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.

•

If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation

You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the
liftgate from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.

The remote keyless entry
transmitter shown here is
for a vehicle equipped
with the remote vehicle
start feature and dual
power sliding doors.

The remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your
vehicle will only contain the buttons specific to your
vehicle’s factory installed remote system features.

(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this

feature, you can start the engine from outside the
vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of this
section for more detailed information.

(Unlock): When you press unlock on the remote

keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door
will unlock. If you press unlock again within five seconds,
all the doors and the liftgate will unlock. If you would
like all the doors to unlock the first time you press
unlock, see “FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS” under DIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.

If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the system. See Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26 for more details.

When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle the turn signal lamps will flash to
let you know the command was received.

(Lock): To lock all doors and the liftgate, press the

lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
See Power Door Locks on page 2-11 for more details on
the power door lock features. If your vehicle has the
content theft-deterrent system, the remote keyless entry
transmitter’s lock button may arm the system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26 for more details.

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When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to lock your vehicle, the turn signal lamps may flash
to let you know the command has been received.
If you press the lock button again, within five seconds,
the horn will sound and the turn signal lamps may
flash to let you know the vehicle is already locked.
See “FOB LOCK FEEDBACK” under DIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68 for
additional information.

(Remote Alarm): When you press the horn

button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the
turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
This will allow you to attract attention, if needed.

Press this button again to stop the alarm from sounding.

Remote Power Sliding Door Operation

(Power Sliding Door): If your vehicle has one

power sliding door, the remote keyless entry transmitter
will have a button with a van symbol on it. Press and
hold this button to open or close the power sliding door.
See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.

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(Dual Power Sliding Doors): If your vehicle

has dual power sliding doors, your remote keyless entry
transmitter will have two buttons that have a van symbol
on them. The van symbol on the left is for the driver’s side
sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the
passenger’s side sliding door. Press and hold the
passenger’s or driver’s side button, with the van symbol
on it, to open or close the selected power sliding door.
See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16.

You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the
remote keyless entry transmitter only when the power
sliding door override switch(es) on the overhead console
is active. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16
for additional information.

If the sliding door is closed and the power sliding door
button on the transmitter is pressed and held, the
vehicle’s doors will be unlocked and then the power
sliding door will open. If the power sliding door has been
locked using the manual door lock lever, you will
need to unlock the power sliding door before it can be
opened with the keyless entry transmitter sliding
door button.

If your vehicle’s fuel filler door is opened, the driver’s side
power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to
force the door. Once the fuel filler door is closed, the
driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.

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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle

Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.

See your dealer to match transmitters to another
vehicle.

Battery Replacement

Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three years.

You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.

Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not
to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.

1. Insert a flat object, such as a coin, into the slot on

the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate
the halves.

2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not

use the metal flanges to pop out the battery.

3. Replace the battery.

4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves

are snapped together tightly so water will not get in.

5. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons

for seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.

6. Check the transmitter operation.

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Remote Vehicle Start

This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.

(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has the

remote vehicle start feature, the remote keyless entry
transmitter will have a button with this symbol on it.

An increased range of operation is provided with the
remote keyless entry transmitter that has the remote
vehicle start button. The vehicle can be started from
approximately 180 feet (60 m) away. However, the
operating range may be less while the engine is running
and you will need to be closer to your vehicle to turn
it off than you were to turn it on.

Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is
low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.

To start the engine using the remote start feature, do the
following:

1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter, equipped

with the remote vehicle start button, at the vehicle.

2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then

immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start
button until the vehicle’s turn signal lamps flash,
or for at least two seconds, if the vehicle’s lights are
not visible. The vehicle’s doors will be locked.

3. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking lamps

will turn on and remain on while the engine is
running.

After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to RUN.

The maximum number of remote starts or remote start
attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.

If it is the vehicle’s first remote start, and the engine is
still running, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a 10 minute
time extension. Ten minutes will be added to the
remaining minutes of the first remote start. The
10 minute time extension is considered a second
remote start.

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After two remote starts have been provided, the
vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to RUN and
then back to LOCK using the key before the remote
start procedure can be used again.

If you enter the vehicle after a remote start, and the
engine is running, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the RUN position to drive the vehicle.

To manually shut off the engine after a remote start,
do any of the following:

•

Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the
vehicle and press the remote start button until
the parking lamps turn off.

•

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

•

Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition switch and
turn the switch to RUN and then back to LOCK.

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:

•

The remote start system is disabled. See “REMOTE
START” under DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel
Only) on page 3-68.

•

The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.

•

The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are not closed.

•

The hazard warning flashers are on.

•

There is an emission control system malfunction.

•

The engine coolant temperature is too high.

•

The oil pressure is low.

•

Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided. The maximum number of remote starts
or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with
the key is two.

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Doors and Locks

Door Locks

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CAUTION:

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

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Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle will not open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash if the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.

•

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

•

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.

From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.

To unlock the driver’s door from the outside with the
key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of
the vehicle. To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with your key, insert the key and turn it toward the rear
of the vehicle.

If your vehicle has power door locks, you may be able
to unlock all of the doors and the liftgate when you insert
the key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle, and
hold it there for one second. You may be able to lock all
of the doors when you insert the key and turn it toward
the rear of the vehicle.

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You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside
by pressing the bottom of the power lock switch on
either front door. With the content theft-deterrent system,
the power door lock switch may cause the system to
arm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26 for more
details.

If the liftgate has been unlocked with the power door
locks, you will not need the key to open it. Squeeze the
handle located above the license plate to open the
liftgate. This is also true if you use the remote keyless
entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System
on page 2-4.

Delayed Locking

This feature allows the locking of the vehicle to be
delayed until all doors have been closed for
approximately five seconds.

To activate the delayed locking feature, do one of the
following:

•

Press the driver’s door power lock switch one time
while the driver’s door is open.

•

Press the passenger’s door power lock switch one
time while the passenger’s door is open.

•

Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter one time while any door is open.

Two chimes will sound to signal that delayed locking is
active.

The doors may be locked immediately by repeating any
of the above actions more than one time.

If a door remains open, without any other door being
opened or closed, the vehicle will lock after
approximately 45 seconds.

If the key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock
the doors.

To turn the delayed locking feature off or on, see DIC
Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68.

Sliding Door Delayed Locking

If either sliding door is open when you use the power
door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that
is open will not lock. Normally the delayed locking
feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has
been closed.

The sliding door delayed locking feature will lock
your sliding door(s) in situations where the delayed
locking feature does not apply or was overridden
or programmed to be off. See “Delayed Locking” earlier
in this section. Shortly after the last sliding door is
closed, all the doors will lock.

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Programmable Automatic
Door Locks

All of the doors will lock automatically when you move
your shift lever to a forward gear. All doors will
unlock automatically when the shift lever is moved
into PARK (P).

If someone needs to get out while you are not in
PARK (P), shift into PARK (P), or, have that person
use the manual lever or the power door lock switch.
When the door is closed again, it will lock when
the vehicle exceeds 5 mph (8 kph). Use the manual
lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door.

To change the way automatic door locks operate,
see DIC Vehicle Personalization (Uplevel Only) on
page 3-68.

With the automatic door locks feature, you can lock
or unlock the doors at any time, either manually or
using the power door lock switches.

Lockout Protection

The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult
to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is open
while the key is in the ignition, the door cannot be
locked with the power door lock switch.

This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of the vehicle. If the key is not left in
the ignition, or, if the manual door lock is used, the
key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always
remember to take the key with you.

Dual Sliding Doors

To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull
the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear.
If you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in
a detent position.

To move the door forward, you must first pull the door
past the open detent position.

The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a
little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do
not try to force the sliding door. Just close the driver’s
side sliding door. Then when the fuel filler door is
closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened
normally.

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Buick-Terraza (2005 year). Manual - part 5