Buick Lucerne (2009 year). Manual

Programming Universal Home
Remote — Fixed Code

For questions or help programming the Universal Home
Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to
learcar2u.com.

Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed
Code units.

Programming a garage door opener involves
time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure
before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and
the procedure will have to be repeated.

To program up to three devices:

1. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed

Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand
held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the
garage door opener motor. If there are a row of dip
switches similar to the graphic above, the garage
door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you do not
see a row of dip switches, return to the previous
section for Programming Universal Home
Remote – Rolling Code.

Your hand held transmitter can have between eight
to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of
transmitter.

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The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit)
could also have a row of dip switches that can be
used when programming the Universal Home
Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor
head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the
dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch
settings on the motor head unit to program the
Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch
settings can also be used when the original hand
held transmitter is not available.

The panel of switches might not appear exactly as
they do in the examples above, but they should
be similar.

The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter
could be labeled, as follows:

•

A switch in the up position could be labeled as
“Up,” “+,” or “On.”

•

A switch in the down position could be labeled
as “Down,” “

−

,” or “Off.”

•

A switch in the middle position could be labeled
as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.”

Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions

Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions

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2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left

to right as follows:

•

When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.”

•

When a switch is in the down position, write
“Right.”

•

If a switch is set between the up and down
position, write “Middle.”

The switch settings written down in Step 2 now
become the button strokes to be entered into the
Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to
enter the switch settings written down in Step 2, in
order from left to right, into the Universal Home
Remote, when completing Step 4.

3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three

buttons at the same time for about three seconds.
Release the buttons to put the Universal Home
Remote into programming mode.

4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each

switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’s
Universal Home Remote. You will have two and
one-half minutes to complete Step 4. Now press
one button on the Universal Home Remote for each
switch setting as follows:

•

If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the
vehicle.

•

If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the
vehicle.

•

If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in
the vehicle.

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5. After entering all of the switch positions, again,

firmly press and release all three buttons at the
same time. The indicator lights will turn on.

6. Press and hold the button that will be used to

control the garage door until the garage door
moves. The indicator light above the selected button
should slowly blink. This button may need to be
held for up to 55 seconds.

7. Immediately release the button when the garage

door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly
until programming is complete.

8. Press and release the same button again.

The garage door should move, confirming
that programming is successful and complete.

To program another Fixed Code device such as an
additional garage door opener, a security device, or home
automation device, repeat Steps 1-8, choosing a different
button in Step 6 than what was used for the garage door
opener.

Using Universal Home Remote

Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of
a second. The indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted.

Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons

Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by
repeating the instructions.

Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons

The programmed buttons should be erased when the
vehicle is sold or the lease ends.

To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the
Universal Home Remote device:

1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same

time for approximately 20 seconds, until the
indicator lights, located directly above the buttons,
begin to blink rapidly.

2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both

buttons. The codes from all buttons will be erased.

For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-6.

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Storage Areas

Glove Box

Lift the glovebox handle up to open it. Use the key to lock
and unlock the glovebox.

Cupholders

There are cupholders located in the full floor console, or
in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are
also located in the rear armrest. Slide the cover back to
access the full floor console cupholder. Fold open the
front of the console to access the center seat console
cupholder.

Front Storage Area

To access the front storage area, push down and then
release. Push up and forward to remove.

Center Console Storage

If the vehicle has a full floor console it has two storage
areas. Lift the left lever located in the front of the armrest
lid to access the upper storage tray. Lift the right lever to
access the lower storage area. If the vehicle has a center
seat console it will have two storage areas. Press the
button located on the front of the armrest and lift the
armrest cover to access the upper storage area. Pull the
strap located behind the cup holder to access the lower
storage area.

Center Flex Storage Unit

This vehicle may have a center flex storage unit that
includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an
underseat storage compartment. The center seatback
can also be used as an armrest. Cupholders are also
located at the front edge of the storage unit and can
be accessed by folding the compartment forward.

Pull the handle rearward to open a storage compartment
and access the accessory power outlet. Pull out to
remove.

When not being used, the center seat lap belt can be
stored in the underseat storage compartment.

Rear Seat Armrest

This vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders.
Pull the tab on the armrest forward, to access it.

Convenience Net

Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not
be used to store heavy loads.

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30.

B. DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49

(If Equipped).

C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.

D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-33.

E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.

F. Audio System(s) on page 3-75.

G. Exterior Lamps on page 3-15.

H. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 2-13.

I. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17.

J. Hood Release on page 5-13.

K. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 2-44

(If Equipped).

L. Cruise Control on page 3-12. Heated Steering Wheel

on page 3-7 (If Equipped).

M. Parking Brake on page 2-27.

N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-104

(If Equipped).

O. Climate Control System on page 3-21 or Dual

Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24.

P. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7

and StabiliTrak

System on page 4-6.

Q. Front Storage Area on page 2-57.

R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 2-25.

S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-20.

T. Glove Box on page 2-57.

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Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flashers let you warn others that
you have a problem.

The hazard warning flasher button is located in the
center of the instrument panel above the radio.

: Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps

flash on and off. Press the button again to turn the
flashers off.

When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.

Horn

Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.

Tilt Wheel

A tilt wheel allows the steering wheel to be adjusted.

The tilt lever is located on
the left side of the steering
column.

To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever
toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable
position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column

For vehicles with this
feature, the power tilt
wheel control is located
on the left side of the
steering column.

To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up or
down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.

Push the control forward or rearward to move the
steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

Heated Steering Wheel

For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for
this feature is located on the steering wheel.

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: Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off.

A light on the button displays when the feature is
turned on.

The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start
heating.

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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:

: Turn and Lane-Change Signals

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: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

: Windshield Wipers

: Windshield Washer

: Heated Washer Fluid

Flash-To-Pass Feature.

Information for these features is on the pages following.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster flashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.

You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror that
flashes when the turn signal is used. See Outside Power
Mirrors on page 2-36 for more information.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. If you momentarily press and
release the lever, the turn signal will flash three times.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes
rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-101.

Turn Signal On Chime

If your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles
(1.3 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn
signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
to the off position.

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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

To change the headlamps from low beam to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you.
To change from high beam to low beam, pull the
turn signal lever toward you.

While the high beams are
on, this light located on the
instrument panel cluster
will also be on.

Flash-to-Pass

This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to
signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if your headlamps are off.

Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to
flash-to-pass.

If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beam
headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you
hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on
the instrument panel cluster will come on.

Windshield Wipers

Turn the band with the wiper symbol on it to control the
windshield wipers.

(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, hold it on mist

until the wipers start, then release. The wipers stop after
one wipe. For more wipe cycles, hold the band longer.

(Delay): Use to set the delay time between wipe

cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a long or short
delay between wipes. The closer the band is set to
the top of the lever, the shorter the delay.

(Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed.

(High Speed): For high-speed wiping.

(Off): Turns the wipers off.

Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before
using them. If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If they become worn
or damaged, replace with new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools.

The vehicle has wiper-activated headlamps. After the
windshield wipers have completed eight wipe cycles
within four minutes, the headlamps automatically
turn on. See Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-16
for more information.

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Rainsense™ II Wipers

If the vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensor is
mounted on the interior of the windshield beside the
rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the
wipers. This system operates by monitoring the amount
of moisture build-up on the windshield. Wipes occur as
needed to clear the windshield depending on the driving
conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow,
fewer wipes will occur. In heavy rain or snow, wipes will
occur more frequently. The system operates in the delay
mode. If the system is left on for long periods of time,
occasional wipes may occur without any moisture on
the windshield. This is normal and indicates that the
Rainsense™ system is active.

The Rainsense™ system is activated by turning the
wiper control band to one of the five sensitivity levels
within the delay area. The position closest to off is the
lowest sensitivity setting, level one. This allows more
rain or snow to collect on the windshield between wipes.

Turning the wiper band away from you to higher
sensitivity levels increases the sensitivity of the system
and frequency of wipes. The highest sensitivity setting,
level five is closest to low. A single wipe will occur each
time you turn the wiper stalk to a higher sensitivity level
to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased.

Notice: Going through an automatic car wash with
the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers
off when going through an automatic car wash.

The MIST and wash cycles operate as normal and are
not affected by the Rainsense™ function. The system
can be overridden at any time by manually changing the
wiper control to low or high speed.

Notice: Do not place stickers or other items on the
exterior glass surface directly in front of the rain
sensor. Doing this could cause the rain sensor
to malfunction.

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Windshield Washer

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CAUTION:

In freezing weather, do not use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your
vision.

(Washer Fluid): Press and release this paddle,

located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever,
to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers will
clear the windshield and either stop or return to the preset
speed. For more washer cycles, press and hold the
paddle.

(Heated Washer Fluid): The heated windshield

washer fluid system, if the vehicle has this feature,
may be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs
from the windshield. Slide the control on the turn signal/
multifunction lever to this position and then release,
to activate the heated windshield washer fluid system.
This activation initiates four heated wash/wipe cycles.
The first heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to
40 seconds to occur, depending on outside temperature.
After the first wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to
20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles. The heated
windshield washer fluid system may be turned off at any
time by sliding the control on the turn signal/multifunction
lever to this position again.

When the heated windshield washer fluid system is
activated under certain outside temperature conditions,
steam may flow out of the washer nozzles for a short
period of time before washer fluid is sprayed. This is
a normal condition.

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID will be displayed on
the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the washer
fluid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-56.

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Cruise Control

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

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CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot
drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the
cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle has the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the cruise control is on, TCS will begin to limit
wheel spin and the cruise control automatically turns off.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-7. When
road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise
control can be turned back on.

The cruise control buttons
are located on left side of
the steering wheel.

(On/Off): Press to turn cruise control on and off.

The indicator is lit when cruise control is on.

+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the
vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.

SET–: Press to set the speed or make the vehicle
decelerate.

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(Cancel): Press to cancel cruise control.

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Buick Lucerne (2009 year). Manual - part 9