Buick-Terraza (2005 year). Manual

LEFT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT

This message will display when the left front turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced. See Headlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-43.

This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

This message will continue to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It will also re-display for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the condition still
exists when the engine is turned off.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

LEFT REAR TURN LAMP OUT

This message will display when the left rear turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn
Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-45.

This message will display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

LIFT GATE AJAR

This message will display when the liftgate is not closed
completely. You should make sure that the liftgate is
closed completely. See Liftgate on page 2-22.

This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
A chime will sound when the ignition is shifted out
of PARK (P). Press any of the DIC buttons to
acknowledge this message and to clear it from the
screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

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LOW BRAKE FLUID

This message will display when the brake fluid level is
low. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper
level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Also, see Brakes on page 5-33 for proper fluid level.

The brake system warning light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster when this message appears
on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on
page 3-37.

This message will display and a chime will sound only
while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

LOW FUEL

This message will display when your vehicle is low on
fuel. You should refill the tank as soon as possible.
See Fuel Gage on page 3-44 and Filling the Tank on
page 5-8 for more information.

The message will display and a chime will sound while
the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons
to acknowledge this message and to clear it from
the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

LOW OIL PRESSURE

Notice: If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning
message appears on the DIC display, stop the
vehicle immediately. Do not drive the vehicle until
the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
Severe engine damage can result from driving a
vehicle with low oil pressure. See Engine Oil
on page 5-13 for more information.

This message will display when the vehicle’s engine oil
pressure is low. The oil pressure light will also appear
on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light
on page 3-42.

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Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can
result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have
the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as
possible when this message is displayed.

This message will display only when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime will sound continuously when this
message is displayed.

This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared
from the screen. This message will re-display for a few
seconds if the condition still exists when the engine
is turned off.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

OBSTACLE DETECTED DRVR (Driver)
SLIDING DOOR

This message will display to alert the driver that an
object is obstructing the driver’s side power sliding door,
if equipped, while it is opening or closing. Remove
any object that is obstructing the power sliding door.
See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16 for more
information.

OBSTACLE DETECTED PASS
(Passenger) SLIDING DOOR

This message will display to alert the driver that an
object is obstructing the passenger’s side power sliding
door, if equipped, while it is opening or closing.
Remove any object that is obstructing the power sliding
door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16
for more information.

PARKING BRAKE ON

This message will display to alert the driver when the
vehicle’s parking brake is on, the ignition is in RUN, and
the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Release the parking brake before driving. See Parking
Brake on page 2-37 for more information.

The brake light will also appear on the instrument
panel cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-37.

A chime will sound continuously while this message
is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 km/h). Press any
of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message
and to clear it from the screen.

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If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

PARK LAMPS ON

This message will display to alert the driver when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on while the ignition
is off and the driver’s door is opened. See Exterior
Lamps on page 3-14 for more information. A chime will
sound continuously while this message is displayed.

This message cannot be acknowledged.

PASSENGER’S DOOR AJAR

This message will display when the front passenger’s
door is not closed properly. When this message
appears, you should make sure that the front
passenger’s door is closed completely.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

PASSENGER’S REAR DOOR AJAR

This message will display when the passenger’s side
rear door is not closed properly. When this message
appears, you should make sure that the passenger’s
side rear door is closed completely.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

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PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT
FASTENED

This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s
seat belt.

This message will display and a chime will sound when
the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is buckled, the
passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled with the passenger
airbag enabled and the vehicle is in motion. You should
have the passenger buckle their seat belt.

The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the
vehicle is in motion, the driver is unbuckled and the
passenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbag
is enabled. If the passenger’s seat belt is already
buckled, this message and chime will not come on.

PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IN
MOTION

This message will display while the passenger’s side
power sliding door, if equipped, is opening or closing.
See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2-16 for
more information.

REDUCED ENGINE POWER

This message will display when the vehicle’s engine
power is reduced. This happens when driving conditions,
such as climbing a steep hill, make the transaxle
overwork in a gear that may cause damage to the
vehicle’s engine or transaxle. Reduced engine power
can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.

This message will display and a chime will sound only
when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

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REDUCED POWER STOP WHEN SAFE

This message will display when your vehicle is in an
overheated engine operating mode. This operating mode
allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an
emergency. In this mode, you will notice a significant
loss in power and engine performance. See Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-26 for
more information. Anytime this message is on, the
vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer for service
as soon as possible.

This message will display and a chime will sound only
when the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

REMOTE START DISABLED

This warning message will come on if a remote start
attempt is unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of
the following conditions are true when a remote
start attempt is made:

•

The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.

•

The key is in the ignition.

•

The hood or the doors are not closed.

•

There is an emission control system malfunction.

•

The engine coolant temperature is too high.

•

The oil pressure is low.

•

The hazard warning flashers are turned on.

•

The maximum number of remote starts or remote
start attempts between ignition cycles has been
reached.

•

The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.

See “REMOTE START” under DIC Vehicle
Personalization (Uplevel Only) on page 3-68 and
“Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5 for more information.

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REMOTE START ON

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message will display when a remote start is initiated.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-5 for more information.

RIGHT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT

This message will display when the right front turn
signal bulb needs to be replaced. See Headlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-43.

This message will display while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

RIGHT REAR TURN LAMP OUT

This message will display when the right rear turn signal
bulb needs to be replaced. See Taillamps, Turn
Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps on page 5-45.

This message will display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE ABS SYSTEM

If the vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
this message will display when the vehicle’s brakes are
not functioning properly. Have the brake system
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

The anti-lock brake system warning light will also appear
on the instrument panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. See Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light on page 3-38.

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This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

This message will display when a problem with the
brake system has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.

The brake system warning light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster when this message appears
on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on
page 3-37.

This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE PARK LAMPS

This message will display when there is a problem with
the park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse
is blown and replace the fuse if necessary. See Fuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-87 and Instrument
Panel Fuse Block on page 5-88 for more information.
If changing the fuse does not correct the problem,
see your GM dealer.

This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

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SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM

If your vehicle has StabiliTrak

, this message will

display if there has been a problem detected with
StabiliTrak

. See StabiliTrak

System on page 4-10.

If this message turns on while you are driving, pull
off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try
resetting the system by turning the ignition off and
then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back
on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the StabiliTrak

System inspected by your

GM dealer as soon as possible.

This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM

If your vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will display when the system is not functioning
properly. A warning light will also appear on the
instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 3-39. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information.
Have the traction control system serviced by your GM
dealer as soon as possible.

This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

This message will display when a non-emissions related
malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer as soon as possible.

This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE

If your vehicle has StabiliTrak

, this message will

display when StabiliTrak

is actively assisting you with

directional control of the vehicle. Slippery road
conditions may exist when this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak

System on page 4-10.

This message will display only while the ignition is in
RUN. This message stays on until road conditions
change and StabiliTrak

is not active.

This message cannot be acknowledged and cleared
from the screen.

STABILITY CONTROL OFF

If your vehicle has StabiliTrak

, this message will

display any time the system turns off. When this
message has been displayed, StabiliTrak

is no longer

available to assist you with directional control of the
vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak

System on page 4-10.

This message will display only while the ignition is
in RUN.

Any of the following conditions may cause the
StabiliTrak

system to turn off:

•

The battery is low.

•

There is a StabiliTrak

system failure. See your

GM dealer for service.

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STARTING DISABLED

This message will display if the starting of the engine is
disabled due to the electronic throttle control system
or vehicle theft-deterrent system. Have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer immediately.

This message will only appear while the ignition is in
RUN, and will not disappear until the problem is
resolved.

This message cannot be acknowledged.

TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE

If your vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will display when the system is on. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message is displayed,
so adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information.

This message only displays while the ignition is in
RUN and will not disappear until driving conditions
change and the traction control is no longer active.

This message cannot be acknowledged or cleared from
the screen.

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

If your vehicle has the traction control system, this
message will display when the traction control system
turns off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-9 for more information.

This message will only display while the ignition is in
RUN and will disappear after two seconds.

Any of the following conditions may cause the traction
control system to turn off:

•

The traction control system is turned off by pressing
the traction control button located on the center of
the instrument panel. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-9.

•

The battery is low.

•

There is a traction control system failure. See your
GM dealer for service.

TRANSMISSION FLUID HOT

This message will display when the transaxle fluid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow
it to idle until it cools down. If the warning message
continues to display, have the vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer as soon as possible.

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This message will display and a chime will sound only
while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the DIC
buttons to acknowledge this message and to clear it
from the screen.

If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear
when the engine is turned on.

TURN SIGNAL ON

This message will display as a reminder to turn off the
turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than
about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. See Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.

This message displays and a chime sounds only when
the ignition is in RUN. This message will clear from
the screen if the turn signal is manually turned off,
a turn is completed, or the message is acknowledged.

DIC Vehicle Personalization
(Uplevel Only)

Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to one preferred
setting. Customization features can only be programmed
to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed
to a preferred setting for two different drivers. The
customization features include the following:

•

Exterior lighting delay

•

Interior lighting delay

•

Delayed locking

•

Content theft

•

Remote keyless entry feedback

•

Remote start

•

Rear park chime

Your vehicle may also have personalization
capabilities that allow you to program certain features
to a preferred setting for up to two drivers.

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The first personalized key corresponds to driver 1 and
the second personalized key corresponds to driver 2.
The personalization features include the following:

•

Radio station presets

•

Auto door lock preferences

•

Auto door unlock preferences

•

Remote keyless entry unlock preferences

All of the customization and personalization options may
not be available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on your DIC.

The default settings for the customization and
personalization features were set when your vehicle
left the factory, but may have been changed from their
default setting since then.

The customization preferences are automatically
recalled.

The driver’s personalization preferences are recalled
by using the key programmed for driver 1 or 2.

To change customization and personalization
preferences, use the following procedure.

Entering the Personal Program Menu

1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in

PARK (P).

2. Press the menu button until PERSONAL

PROGRAM displays.

If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), PERSONAL
PROGRAM ONLY IN PARK will display.

If the vehicle is not able to enter the personal
program menu, PERSONAL PROGRAM NOT
AVAILABLE will display.

3. Press the set/reset button to begin.

4. The DIC will then display an instruction screen.

Press the menu button to display the modes that
are available to program.

Press the set/reset button to change the setting of
each mode.

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Customization Menu Items

The following are customization features that allow you
to program settings to the vehicle:

FACTORY DEFAULTS

This feature allows you to set all of the customization
and personalization features back to their factory default
settings.

Press the menu button until FACTORY DEFAULTS
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:

NO (default): The customization and personalization
features will not be set to their factory default settings.

YES: The customization and personalization features
will be set to their factory default settings.

If YES is selected, the keys will need to be
personalized again to be recognized as key 1 or 2.
See “PERSONALIZE KEY” later in this section for
more information.

Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.

ALL KEYS RESET

This screen will only display if YES was selected on the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.

Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following
choices:

CANCEL (default): The features will not be set to their
factory default settings and the DIC will return to the
FACTORY DEFAULTS screen.

OK: The features will be set to their factory default
settings, the DIC will exit the personal program menu,
and PERSONAL OPTIONS SAVED will display.

EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY

This feature allows you to set the amount of time the
exterior lamps remain on after the key is removed from
the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.

Press the menu button until EXT LIGHT DELAY
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on.

15 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for
15 seconds.

30 seconds (default): The exterior lamps will stay on
for 30 seconds.

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60 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for
60 seconds.

90 seconds: The exterior lamps will stay on for
90 seconds.

Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.

INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED

This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to
turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is removed
from the ignition.

Press the menu button until INT LIGHTS KEYS
REMOVED appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: Removing the key from the ignition will not
cause the interior lamps to turn on.

ON (default): Removing the key from the ignition will
cause the interior lamps to be turned on for about
25 seconds.

Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.

DELAYED LOCKING

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

When the delayed locking feature is enabled, it may be
activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing
one of the following:

•

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

•

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

•

Pressing 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 one
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.

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If a key is in the ignition, this feature will not lock the
doors. See Delayed Locking on page 2-12 for more
information.

Press the menu button until DELAYED LOCKING
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
to scroll through the following choices:

OFF: There will be no delayed locking of the
vehicle’s doors.

ON (default): The locking of the vehicle’s doors will be
delayed by five seconds while a door is open after a
power door lock switch is pressed, or the lock button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while
a door is open.

Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select
it and move on to the next feature.

CONTENT THEFT

If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system,
once this feature is turned on, the system will activate
if someone tries to enter the vehicle without using
the remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct key.
It will also activate when an incorrect key is used in
the ignition.

Press the menu button until CONTENT THEFT appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
scroll through the following choices:

OFF: The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned off.

ON (default): The content theft-deterrent system will be
turned on.

When ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent
system will be armed when the vehicle is locked by
pressing the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter or by pressing the power door lock
switch. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-26 and
Power Door Locks on page 2-11 for more information.

Choose one of the available settings and press the
menu button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it
and move on to the next feature.

FOB LOCK FEEDBACK

This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote
keyless entry transmitter.

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