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For 1990-2009 cars only

A complete list of messages and analysis is provided in the diagnostic portion of Instrument Panel, Guages, and Console. An export ID# will accompany status messages for non-US vehicles. Pressing any one of the DIC buttons will reset or remove any active status messages from the display. Personalization messages supersede status messages.

For cellular telephone messages (if equipped), the cellular telephone status is displayed by the instrument cluster as listed below, where ### indicates the cellular telephone received signal strength:

    • CEL-PHONE ### INCOMING CALL
    • CEL-PHONE SYSTEM NO SERVICE
    • CEL-PHONE ### ROAM B
    • CEL-PHONE ### ROAM A
    • CEL-PHONE ### ON
    • CEL-PHONE ### CALL TIMER XX:YY

The instrument cluster may also display phone numbers stored in the cellular telephone's memory with associated alpha-tags and digit dialing. Cellular telephone displays, when active, cannot be reset or removed from the display. Warning/Status messages may supersede cellular telephone displays if they exist.

For personalization status messages, use the driver information center in order to allow the driver to customize various vehicle features through the personalization displays. Personalization messages display in a predetermined order. Initial messages will provide instructions on how to use the system, followed by the actual customize selection messages. A list of messages follows. A complete list of messages and analysis is provided in the diagnostic portion of this section. An export ID# will accompany the instructional messages for non-US vehicles:

    • WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE DRIVER #
    • ARMREST BUTTON CHANGES DRIVER #
    • PRESS ENG/MET TO SELECT OPTION
    • PRESS RESET TO GO TO NEXT CHOICE
    • AUTO DOOR LOCKS OFF ON
    • UNLOCK IN PARK OFF ON
    • DELAYED LOCKING OFF ON
    • LOCK FEEDBACK OFF ON
    • LOCK FEEDBACK LIGHTS LIGHTS+HORN
    • UNLOCK FEEDBACK OFF LIGHTS
    • PERIMETER LIGHTING OFF ON
    • SEAT RECALL OFF ON
    • RECALL POSITION MEMORY EXIT
    • OPTION FEATURE SELECTION DONE

Pressing either the ODO/TRIP, FUEL INFO or GAGE buttons may remove personalization messages from the display , when active. Driver identifier messages supersede personalization displays if they exist.

For the driver identifier messages, the DIC may be used in order to indicate the current driver # of the vehicle. This information is displayed at each ignition cycle and is part of the vehicle personalization functions. You may program actual customer names into the instrument cluster in order to appear in the driver # display for added convenience. A complete list of messages and analysis is provided in the diagnostic portion of this section. An export ID# will accompany the driver identifier messages for non-US vehicles. The DIC may display the following messages:

    • DRIVER #1
    • DRIVER #2
    • UNKNOWN DRIVER

You cannot remove active driver identifier messages from the display. Other messages cannot supersede driver identifier displays.