Page 1: Table Of Contents
2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....3-53 Front Seats ..........1-2 Audio System(s) ........3-65 Rear Seats ..........1-7 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Safety Belts ..........1-19 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the About Driving Your Vehicle BUICK Emblem and the name RENDEZVOUS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this...
Page 3 Index In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you A good place to look for what you need is the Index in or others could be hurt.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Infants and Young Children ......1-48 Manual Passenger Seat ........1-2 Child Restraint Systems .........1-52 Four-Way Manual Driver Seat ......1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-55 Six-Way Power Seats ........1-4 Top Strap ............1-55 Manual Lumbar ..........1-4 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-57 Heated Seats ..........1-5...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Four-Way Manual Driver Seat Use the lever located on Manual Passenger Seat the front left side of the seat to adjust the seat Pull up on the lever, forward or rearward. located on the front of the seat, to unlock and move the seat.
Page 9 To raise the seat, pull up on the lever located on CAUTION: the front right side of the seat. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 10: Manual Lumbar
Six-Way Power Seats Manual Lumbar Your vehicle may have The knob that controls this this feature. If it does, the feature is located on the six-way power seat outboard sides of the control is located on the driver’s and front outboard sides of the passenger’s seats.
Page 11 Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle may have heated seats. If it does, the heated seat switches are located in the instrument panel switchbank. This feature will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. The left switch is for the driver’s seat and the right switch is for the front passenger’s seat.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Head Restraints On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle may be adjustable. They work the same as the front seat head restraints, except they do not tilt forward or rearward. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seats in your vehicle have seat operating...
Page 14: Folding Or Reclining The Seatbacks
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatback on up-level split bench seats, push forward on the recliner lever located on CAUTION: the outboard side of the seatback. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 15: Removing The Split Bench Seat
Removing the Split Bench Seat Each section of the split bench seat can be ﬂipped forward or removed individually. Base-Level 4. For base-level split bench seats, pull the lever at the base of the seat on the outboard side to release the rear latches from the ﬂoor pins and ﬂip the seat forward.
Page 16: Replacing The Split Bench Seat
Replacing the Split Bench Seat CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 17 CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 18: Second Row
Captain Chairs If your vehicle has captain’s chairs, the chairs and seatbacks can be adjusted forward or rearward. Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs (Second Row) To adjust he second row captain’s chairs, use the adjustment bar located below the front of each seat. Lift up the lever to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Page 19: Removing The Captain's Chairs
Removing the Captain’s Chairs 1. Make sure that the seatback is in the upright position. 2. Lift the seatback recliner lever to fold the seatback forward. To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position.
Page 20: Replacing The Captain's Chairs
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 21 CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 22: Folding The Seatback
Folding the Seatback CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To fold the seatback down, pull up on the lever located 2.
Page 23: Replacing The Stowable Seat
To raise the seatback, do one of the following: 5. From behind the bench seat, fold the seatback down. • From the rear of the vehicle, pull up on the lever to 6. Remove the rear nuts located on the ﬂoor on each release the seatback.
Page 24 Do not put the stowable seat in so that it faces rearward. The stowable seat has to go in before the rear CAUTION: convenience center. See Rear Convenience Center on page 2-43 for more information. A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can The stowable seat has seat position labels, located on move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 25: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 26: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as But most crashes are in between. In many of them, it goes.
Page 27 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-21...
Page 28 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-22...
Page 29: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 30: Driver Position
Driver Position If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part describes the driver’s restraint system. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Lap-Shoulder Belt accident –...
Page 31 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 32 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 33: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, push down on the button and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 34 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 35 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 36 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 37 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 38 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 39: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and The belt should go back out of the way. the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way.
Page 40: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-24 . up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same who are wearing safety belts.
Page 41 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 42 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Page 43 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. Each position next to the windows in the second row has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 44: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. You also have a shoulder belt, which has a retractor.
Page 45 1. Remove the shoulder belt from its stowage 2. Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the location in the roof and pull it all the way down to keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown. Be sure to the lap belt.
Page 46 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown 3. To make the lap belt longer, tilt the latch plate and until the belt is snug pull it along the belt. 4. Buckle, position and release the lap-shoulder belt the same way as the other lap-shoulder belts.
Page 47: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear safety belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 48 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-42...
Page 49 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-34 . Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 50 Second Row Center Position 2. Attach the elastic cord to the comfort guide on the center passenger shoulder belt. For second row center position do the following: 1. Remove the elastic cord from under the head restraint of the second row driver’s side position. 1-44...
Page 51: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 52: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 53 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 54: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 55 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 56 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 57 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 58: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 59 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 60 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 61: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure General Motors, therefore, recommends that child people in the vehicle.
Page 62 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it.
Page 63: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Second Row Outside Position Bench Seat Captain’s Chairs 1-57...
Page 64 to remove a plastic plug and look under the convenience center to ﬁnd the anchor bar for the center position bench seat. Second Row Center Position Bench Seat without Third Row Seat Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third the rear seating positions.
Page 65 Second Row Center Position Bench Seat with Third Third Row Passenger’s Side Outside Position Row Seat Folded Down There is also a top strap anchor for third row If the vehicle has a third row seat and the seatback is passenger’s side outside position.
Page 66 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching for Children (LATCH System) points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), Your vehicle has the LATCH system.
Page 67: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 68: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear 4. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the top strap to the top strap anchor. See Top Strap on Outside Seat Position page 1-55 . Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions. 5.
Page 69 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-60 . You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-55 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 70 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the while you push down on the child restraint. If safety belt quickly if you ever had to. you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 71: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position The center rear seating position has a lap-shoulder belt. To secure a child restraint in this position, you’ll use only the lap part of the belt. Disconnect the shoulder part of the belt and store it before securing child restraint.
Page 72 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 73: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-55 if the child restraint has one.
Page 74 If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is or neck, put it behind the child restraint. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-68...
Page 75: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags – a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag.
Page 76 Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal air bag. CAUTION: (Continued) But these air bags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. occupants, frontal air bags may provide less Here are the most important things to know about the protection in frontal crashes than more...
Page 77 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: belts offer the best protection for adults, but Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate not for young children and infants. Neither the with great force, faster than the blink of an vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag eye.
Page 78: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-72...
Page 79 If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s the door.
Page 80: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level for the CAUTION: reduced deployment is about 12 to 18 mph (19 to 29 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h).
Page 81: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, For frontal air bags, inﬂation is determined by the angle even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down...
Page 82 What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 83: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
• Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with two electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish Vehicle between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which There are parts of the air bag systems in several places records information about the frontal air bag system.
Page 84: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 85 If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision system parts? damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 86 NOTES 1-80...
Page 87: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-18 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-18 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Ignition Positions ..........2-19 Starting Your Engine ........2-20 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-21 Door Locks ............2-8 Automatic Transaxle Operation .......2-22 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 88 Section 2 Features and Controls ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-34 Sunroof ............2-46 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ..2-34 Vehicle Personalization ........2-47 Storage Areas ..........2-38 Entering Programming Mode ......2-47 Glove Box ...........2-38 Headlamp Exit Delay ........2-48 Automatic Door Lock/Unlock ......2-49 Cupholder(s) ..........2-38 Cell Phone Storage Area .......2-38 Delayed Locking ...........2-50 Overhead Console ........2-38...
Page 89: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 90 You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call Buick Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more information.
Page 91: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System 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 If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 92: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System If you would like to program the way the headlamps and parking lamps operate with remote unlock conﬁrmation, Operation see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-47 . If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-57 .
Page 93: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your You can tell the battery is weak if the KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message appears in the message Vehicle center. If you get this message, the battery in the key Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to fob needs to be replaced.
Page 94: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. Door Locks To unlock either front door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 95 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking With the delayed locking feature, the doors will not lock The power door lock immediately when locking the doors using the power door switch is located on the lock switch or when LOCK on the remote keyless entry driver’s and front transmitter is pressed while any door is open.
Page 96: Rear Door Security Locks
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information 3. Close the door. Center (DIC), see DIC Vehicle Personalization on 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear page 3-57 to program the automatic door lock feature. door lock. The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from Rear Door Security Locks inside the vehicle when this feature is in use.
Page 97: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection Liftgate The lockout protection feature may prevent you from locking your key in your vehicle. Pressing the power CAUTION: door lock switch will lock all doors, then unlock the driver’s door, if the key is in the ignition when a door is opened.
Page 98: Liftgate Release
Liftgate Release Your vehicle may have either a liftgate release button, located in the instrument panel switchbank, or a release button located on the inner side of the liftgate handle. Instrument Panel Switchbank To open the liftgate, the transaxle must be in PARK (P) Liftgate Handle and all of the doors must be unlocked.
Page 99: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 100: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch also has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. To activate the express-down feature, push the rear of the driver’s window switch to the second position, then release it. The window will lower completely. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch.
Page 101: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without the optional remote keyless Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the entry transmitter or the key or tries to turn the ignition on vanity mirror.
Page 102: Disarming With Your Key
® Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry PASS-Key Transmitter ® Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Your alarm system will arm after a 30 second delay Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. when you press LOCK on your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors.
Page 103 ® PASS-Key III Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses Your vehicle is equipped and Circuit Breakers on page 5-90 . If the engine still ®...
Page 104: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Starting and Operating Your To program the new PK3 key do the following: ® 1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. Vehicle 2. Insert the original key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer New Vehicle Break-In for service.
Page 105: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the With the key in the ignition, you can turn the key to four steering wheel left and right while you turn the key different positions.
Page 106: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 2. If the engine doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way With RAP, the power windows, the audio system, the down while you turn the key to START. Do this until sunroof and the Automatic Level Control will continue to the engine starts.
Page 107: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. could cause an electrical shock.
Page 108: Automatic Transaxle Operation
Automatic Transaxle Operation If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-28 for more information.
Page 109 Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. shifting into a drive gear with the engine running at Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle high speed isn’t covered by your warranty. is moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Page 110: Warm-Up Shift
Warm-Up Shift Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside or you can damage your engine.
Page 111 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. (To release The parking brake is the tension on the parking brake cable, you will need to located on the driver’s side apply about the same amount of pressure to the under the instrument...
Page 112: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Page 113: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 114: Torque Lock
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of control system. You have to fully apply your regular the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl brakes before you can shift from PARK (P), when in the transaxle.
Page 115: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 116: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 117: Mirrors
Mirrors The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lights on the bottom sides of the mirror. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it Manual Rearview Mirror is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To keep the To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a lever toward you (to the night position).
Page 118: Onstar System
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the passenger’s outside If your vehicle has this feature, the outside rearview rearview mirror will tilt towards the curb when the mirrors are heated when you activate the rear window vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R) and return to its defogger.
Page 119: Onstar Services
Directions and Connections Plan A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required ® prior to delivery of OnStar services and prepaid • All Safe and Sound Plan services ® calling minutes are also required for OnStar Personal ® • Calling and OnStar Virtual Advisor use.
Page 120: Homelink Transmitter
® HomeLink Transmitter This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 121 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired ® ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, button.
Page 122: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter motor-head unit.
Page 123: Resetting Defaults
® Erasing HomeLink Buttons Resetting Defaults ® To erase programming from the three buttons do the To reset HomeLink to default settings do the following: following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash.
Page 124: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Cell Phone Storage Area Your vehicle has a cell phone storage compartment Glove Box located on the ﬂoor console storage closest to the driver’s seat. Lift the lid to use the storage compartment. If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock The compartment has an accessory power outlet for and turn the key counterclockwise.
Page 125: Storage Compartment
Storage Compartment Front Armrest Storage Area To open the storage compartment, located at the front Your vehicle has a front armrest storage compartment of the overhead console, press the release latch which contains a coinholder tray and two storage forward. Then pull the compartment down to the full compartments, one located under the coinholder tray, open position.
Page 126: Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System CAUTION: If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress and so forth — the wind can catch it as you drive along.
Page 127 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Loading things onto the luggage carrier can interfere with the performance of your XM™ Satellite Radio System.
Page 128: Rear Storage Area
To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes. After repositioning the crossrails, push the release lever down. This will lock the crossrails in place. Notice: Do not open the sunroof if the crossrails are not in the full rear position.
Page 129: Convenience Net
Convenience Net Rear Convenience Center Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The convenience net is designed to help keep small loads, CAUTION: like grocery bags, from falling over. Install the convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside the liftgate/tailgate opening.
Page 130 Removing the Extended Rear Replacing the Extended Rear Convenience Center Convenience Center 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience the rear of the vehicle.
Page 131: Stowable Seat
Removing the Rear Convenience Center on Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center. 2. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the storage bin.
Page 132: Sunroof
Replacing the Rear Convenience Sunroof Center on Vehicles with the Third Row If your vehicle has a Stowable Seat sunroof, the switch is located between the sun 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle. visors.
Page 133: Vehicle Personalization
Press the rear of the switch a second time and release 2. Press and hold the trip/reset button, located next to it to express-open the glass panel. The glass panel the odometer for two seconds while the odometer is and sunshade will fully open. When the glass panel is in the odometer mode.
Page 134: Headlamp Exit Delay
Headlamp Exit Delay Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and the following: parking lamps.
Page 135: Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock Mode 4: Automatic Door Locking with shift out of PARK (P)/All Door Unlocking with shift into PARK (P) This feature allows you to lock and unlock your doors • Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and automatically.
Page 136: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 4. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do This feature allows you to delay the locking of your the following: doors.
Page 137: Remote Driver Unlock Control
Programmable Modes 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the programmed mode. If you do not wish to change following modes. the current mode, you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press later in this section or program the next feature...
Page 138: Remote Lock And Unlock Conﬁrmation
Programmable Modes 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes indicates the vehicle’s current programmed mode. If you do not wish to change Mode 1: Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock the current mode, you can either exit the conﬁrmation are disabled.) programming mode by following the instructions Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only...
Page 139: Exiting Programming Mode
Exiting Programming Mode Your vehicle was originally programmed to Mode 3. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do To exit programming mode, do one of the following: the following: •...
Page 140 Memory Seat To recall your stored positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the memory button (1 or 2) corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat If your vehicle has this and the outside rearview mirrors will move to the position feature, the controls are previously stored for the identiﬁed driver.
Page 141: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......3-37 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-5 Air Bag Readiness Light ........3-37 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Brake System Warning Light ......3-38 Horn .............3-6 Anti-Lock Brake System Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Light ...........3-39 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Traction Control System (TCS) Exterior Lamps ..........3-12...
Page 142 Section 3 Instrument Panel All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ..3-49 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-72 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ....3-50 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-83 Low Fuel Warning Message ......3-50 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....3-97 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ....3-51 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-109 Service Vehicle Soon Message .......3-51 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-111...
Page 143 NOTES...
Page 144: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 145: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Shift Lever F. Instrument Panel Outlets G. Audio System H.
Page 146: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel column. before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
Page 147: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster and the HUD display will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 148 Turn Signal On Chime Windshield Wipers If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile You control the windshield wipers by turning the band (1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver know to turn marked WIPER.
Page 149: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper The rear window To wash your windshield, push and hold the paddle with washer/wiper switch is the windshield washer symbol. The washers and located in the instrument wipers will operate. When you release the paddle, the panel switchbank.
Page 150: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you • Cruise control can be dangerous where are not using cruise, you might hit a button you can not drive safely at a steady speed. and go into cruise when you do not want to.
Page 151 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Page 152: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Exterior Lamps Cruise Control The control on the left side Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. of the steering column When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will operates the exterior slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Page 153: Lamps On Reminder
When the DRL are on, only your reduced intensity (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position high-beam headlamps will be on. Your instrument panel turns on the headlamps together with the previously won’t be lit up. listed lamps and lights. When it’s dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will Lamps on Reminder come on automatically.
Page 154: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps The fog lamp button is Your interior lamps control located on the exterior is located below the lamp control. exterior lamps control. Push the FOG PUSH button to turn the fog lamps on. Instrument Panel Brightness The FOG light, located next to the fog lamp button, will come on to indicate when the fog lamps are on.
Page 155: Entry Lighting
Headlamp Exit Delay Entry Lighting If your vehicle has headlamp exit delay, it will keep the If your vehicle has entry lighting, the interior of your headlamps and parking lamps on at night for vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can 30 seconds if: see inside your vehicle before you enter.
Page 156: Exit Lighting
Delayed Lighting • the interior lamp control is in the DOOR position, and If your vehicle has delayed lighting, it will continue to • all of the doors are closed. illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed. The lamps will continue to After 30 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out.
Page 157: Front Reading Lamps
Cargo Lamp After 25 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off. The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle, The lamps will turn off before the 25 seconds if: above the liftgate opening. It comes on automatically •...
Page 158: Instrument Panel Switchbank
Instrument Panel Switchbank If your vehicle has the HUD, it can display the speedometer reading in English or metric. The current There is an instrument panel switchbank located below radio station, CD number and/or track number or the comfort controls. It contains switches or blanks tape may also be displayed and will appear as an image that will vary with the options that are on your vehicle.
Page 159 See each of these messages in the Index for more The HUD controls are information. located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information.
Page 160 To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly: When you ﬁrst start the vehicle the display will show BUICK and the Buick logo for a few seconds. If it is cold 1. Start your engine and turn the dimmer knob to the outside, this display may stay on for up to a minute.
Page 161: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking CAUTION: Assist (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system is Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist designed to help you park, while the vehicle is in system, the driver must check carefully before REVERSE (R). It operates only at very low speeds, less backing up.
Page 162: How The System Works
URPA can be turned off by If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed of pressing the rear park aid less than 3 mph (5 km/h), one of the following will occur: disable switch located in the instrument panel Description English Metric...
Page 163: Accessory Power Outlets
Notice: When using an accessory power outlet, If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. to ﬂash red, see your dealer. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use.
Page 164: Climate Controls
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The ashtray is located on the ﬂoor console closest to Climate Control System the instrument panel. Lift the lid to expose the ashtray. The ashtray removes by lifting it up. With this system you can control the heating, cooling The cigarette lighter is located on the ﬂoor console in and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 165 Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining temperature inside your vehicle. air to the ﬂoor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 166: Rear Window Defogger
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the Recirculation cannot be selected while in the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of defrost mode. water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. or after turning off the engine.
Page 167: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system. vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of With this system you can control the heating, cooling objects that could obstruct airﬂow to the rear of and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 168 When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come Using these settings together for long periods of time on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on. The may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level dry.
Page 169: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some System air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the system Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate will automatically turn off recirculation and run the control system.
Page 170: Manual Operation
2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature will ﬂoor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. vehicle.
Page 171 Temperature Control: Use the DRIVER knob to Using these settings together for long periods of time increase or decrease the air temperature inside your may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too vehicle. If the front passenger would like the temperature dry.
Page 172: Outlet Adjustment
Notice: Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of (Defrost): Pressing this button directs most of the the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 173: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 174: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages.
Page 175: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 176: Retro-Active Reset
Retro-Active Reset Tachometer The trip odometer has a feature called retro-active reset. This feature can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip.
Page 177: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will a few seconds. Then come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten the light should go out.
Page 178: Brake System Warning Light
The air bag readiness light should ﬂash for a few This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the ignition key to ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
Page 179: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Warning Light United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may have an anti-lock brake system Your vehicle may have a traction control system warning light. If it does, the light should come on for a warning light.
Page 180: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the Service Engine Soon Light in the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. United States or Check Engine Light in Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Canada United States...
Page 181: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this If the Light Is Flashing light on, after a while, your emission controls The following may prevent more serious damage to may not work as well, your fuel economy may not your vehicle: be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 182: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least You may be able to correct the emission system one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. malfunction by considering the following: If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 183: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down.
Page 184: Message Center
Service Traction System Warning Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that Message anything is wrong with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
Page 185: Traction Active Message
Traction Active Message Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system, the TRACTION ACTIVE message will appear when the This message will come on when your engine gets traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You may too hot.
Page 186 Charging System Indicator Message Low Oil Pressure Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. United States Canada It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It Your vehicle is equipped with a low oil pressure warning should go out once the engine is running.
Page 187: Change Engine Oil Message
You need to check the oil level right away. Have your vehicle serviced immediately. CAUTION: Change Engine Oil Message Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 188: Low Tire Message
Low Tire Message Door Ajar Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may have the check tire pressure system This message will come on when the ignition is turned which can alert you to a large change in the pressure to ON or START and the driver’s or passenger’s of one tire.
Page 189 ® PASS-Key III Security Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if Your vehicle may have this message. If it does, it will you turn it off.
Page 190: Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message Low Fuel Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If your washer ﬂuid is low, the warning message will If your fuel is low, the warning message will come on come on and stay on until you add washer ﬂuid. and stay on until you add fuel.
Page 191: Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message Service Vehicle Soon Message United States Canada United States Canada If your brake ﬂuid is low, the warning message will This light will come on if your vehicle has certain come on and stay on until you add brake ﬂuid. non-emission related problems.
Page 192: Program Mode Message
Program Mode Message Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message United States Canada United States Canada If you receive this message, your vehicle is in program mode. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver If you receive this message, the battery in the remote Information Center (DIC), you are ready to begin keyless entry needs to be replaced.
Page 193: Parking Lamp Warning Message
Parking Lamp Warning Message If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s high-beam headlamp bulbs needs replacement. See Bulb Replacement on page 5-44 for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) United States Canada If you receive this message, one or both of the vehicle’s parking lamp bulbs needs replacement.
Page 194: Compass Variance
Compass Variance 2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than three seconds. Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass must be set.
Page 195: Dic Controls And Displays
MODE: This button lets you cycle through the options will display the following: on the display. BUICK: BUICK will be displayed for three seconds. SET: This button is used to select and set the options DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for another to your preference.
Page 196 AVG ECONOMY (Average Economy): Average fuel OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET: This message economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your displays the current percentage of the GM Oil Life overall driving conditions. To learn the average fuel System.
Page 197: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization 3. Press the SET button and TO SELECT DRIVER PRESS REMOTE LOCK will appear. Press the The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers. LOCK button on the remote keyless entry. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 This identiﬁes which remote keyless entry in the DIC display.
Page 198: Interior Lighting Delay
15: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for ON: This feature will continue to illuminate the interior 15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF. lamps for 25 seconds after all doors have been closed so that you can ﬁnd your ignition and buckle 30: The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for your safety belt at night.
Page 199: Interior Lighting On
Interior Lighting On The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions The interior lighting on feature can be programmed to later in this section or program the next feature available one of the following modes: on your vehicle.
Page 200 Delayed Locking 4. Press the SET button until the arrow is before OFF, DRIVER or ALL. The delayed locking feature can be programmed to one If the auto door unlock feature has been programmed to of the following modes: DRIVER or ALL, the automatic door unlock feature can also be programmed to one of the following modes: ON: Lock your vehicle using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter while any door...
Page 201: Remote Door Unlock
Your vehicle was originally programmed to ON. The Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL. The mode mode may have been changed since then. To determine may have been changed since then. To determine the the current mode, or to change the mode, do the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: following: 1.
Page 202: Lock Feedback
Lock Feedback OFF: The headlamps and parking lamps will not ﬂash when UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless The lock feedback feature can be programmed to one entry transmitter. of the following modes: Your vehicle was originally programmed to LIGHTS. The mode may have been changed since then.
Page 203: Seat Recall
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit If the seat recall feature has been programmed to ON, programming mode by following the instructions the seat recall feature can also be programmed to later in this section or program the next feature available one of the following modes: on your vehicle.
Page 204: Tilt Mirror
Tilt Mirror Exiting Programming Mode The tilt mirror feature can be programmed to one of the To exit programming mode, do one of the following: following modes: • Shift out of PARK (P), ON: The passengers side outside rearview mirror will •...
Page 205: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to display. AM will also appear for morning hours. your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on telephone or two-way radio –...
Page 206: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD select OFF, MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive.
Page 207: Setting Preset Stations
The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in To adjust bass, midrange or treble to the middle the selected band and only to those with a strong position, select BASS, MID, or TREBLE. Then push and signal.
Page 208: Finding A Pty Station
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information BAL or FADE. Then push and hold AUDIO for more from these stations and will only work when the than two seconds until you hear a beep. The indicator information is available.
Page 209: Rds Messages
RDS Messages SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. 1. Press P-TYP. The PTY symbol will be displayed on When an alert announcement comes on the current the screen.
Page 210: Playing A Compact Disc
Playing a Compact Disc TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you radio station you will hear it.
Page 211 © ¨ If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of Errors” later in this section. the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to the player will continue moving back through the disc.
Page 212: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Compact Disc Messages Radio with Cassette and CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road is smoother, the disc should play. •...
Page 213: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on information is available. In rare cases, a radio station and off. may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.
Page 214: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six FM1, or AM, XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (USA display will show your selection.
Page 215 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release AUDIO until BASS, MID, or AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 216 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) If both P-TYP and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: announcements. 1. Press P-TYP. The P-TYPE symbol will be BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency displayed on the screen.
Page 217 ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic broadcast system. This feature is not supported by announcements, press this button and the radio all RDS stations. will seek to a station that does. When the radio ﬁnds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will INFO (Information): If the current station has a stop and brackets will be displayed around TRAF.
Page 218 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 219 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 220: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape 6 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the © ¨ right. If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape SEEK : Your tape must have at least three can be inserted and will begin playing.
Page 221: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits If an error message appears while trying to play a It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit cassette tape, it could be for one of the following with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass reasons: feature on your tape player.
Page 222 If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced until you see the display you want, then hold the button due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will of the music that has been recorded, and the way the now be the default.
Page 223: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Compact Disc Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. •...
Page 224 Playing the Radio This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on may broadcast incorrect information that will cause and off.
Page 225 To change the default on the display, push the knob pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the until you see the display you want, then hold the knob next preset station. Press either SCAN arrow again until the display ﬂashes.
Page 226 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID or AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL or to decrease.
Page 227 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last 1.
Page 228: Setting Preset Ptys (Rds Only)
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your all RDS stations. favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. INFO (Information): If the current station has a You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by message, INFO will appear on the display.
Page 229 If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic Your radio will also interrupt the play of a CD if the last announcements, press this button and the radio tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and will seek to a station that does. When the radio ﬁnds a the brackets are displayed.
Page 230 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 231 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 232 Playing a Compact Disc 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single 4. Load a disc. Insert the disc partway into the slot, discs with an adapter ring.
Page 233 To load more than one disc but less than six, complete REMOVE CD will be displayed. You can now remove Steps 1 through 3. When you have ﬁnished loading the disc. If the disc is not removed, after 25 seconds, the discs, the radio will begin to play the last CD loaded.
Page 234 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of or an entire disc. To use repeat, do the following: the current track, if more than ten seconds have passed. •...
Page 235: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the The integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature called display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the song list.
Page 236: Compact Disc Messages
Compact Disc Messages To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio 1. Turn the disc player on. display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. •...
Page 237: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System If the DVD system is shut off, or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters, located below the overhead RSE control panel, for more than three Your vehicle may have a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) minutes, the headphones will shut off automatically to system.
Page 238: Stereo Rca Jacks
Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the entertainment system, connect an external auxiliary To change the batteries, do the following: device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on 1.
Page 239: Video Screen
You can listen to the entertainment system or an If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD auxiliary device through all of the vehicles speakers play, you may hear a low “hissing” noise through when the following occurs: the speakers and/or headphones.
Page 240: Dvd Player
DVD Player DVD Player Buttons The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player, and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 241: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding To play a disc, gently insert the disc (with the label side or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return up) into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue to the beginning of the DVD.
Page 242: Remote Control
Ejecting a Disc Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected. Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote No Disc: This message will be displayed when the play control.
Page 243 Remote Control Buttons (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up arrow will skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press the down arrow twice to take you to the previous chapter or track.
Page 244 SRCE (Source): Press this button to toggle the system (Return): Press this button to take you back one between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. step in any menu. Press this button to exit the current menu to move to the previous menu. This button (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, rewinding will operate only when a DVD is playing and/or a menu or fast forwarding a DVD or CD.
Page 245: Setup Menu
Battery Replacement (Next Chapter/Track): Press this button to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This To change the remote control batteries, do the following: button may not work when the DVD is playing the 1. Unclip the battery door located on the back of the copyright information or the previews.
Page 246: Tips And Trouble
Tips and Trouble Problem Recommended Action No sound. The volume on the Problem Recommended Action headphones could be too No power. The ignition may not be in low. Adjust the volume on run, accessory or RAP. the right earpiece on the The parental control cordless headphones.
Page 247 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action I ejected the disc and Eject the disc again. After stopping the player, I Press the stop button on tried to take it out, but it push the play button but the remote control to was pulled back into sometimes the DVD starts resume where the DVD...
Page 248 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action When I return to the DVD If the stop button was My disc is stuck in the Press the eject button on from the system menu, pressed once, it resumes player. The eject button the DVD player.
Page 249: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Problem Recommended Action DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and temperatures your DVD control any of the music sources: radio, cassette system might not be tapes and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can operable.
Page 250: Rear Seat Radio Controls
Rear Seat Radio Controls BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped). If the front passengers are already listening to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency.
Page 251: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature P.SET PROG (Preset Program): The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of ® these functions to work: THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio •...
Page 252: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SEEK : Press the up arrow to seek to the next station and the down arrow to seek to the previous If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain station. The sound will mute while seeking. When radio functions using the buttons on your steering playing a cassette tape or a compact disc, press the up wheel.
Page 253: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 254: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette tape as a damaged tape, in error. If the cleaning cassette ejects, Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases insert the cassette at least three times to ensure or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight thorough cleaning.
Page 255: Cleaning The Video Screen
Cleaning the Video Screen XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly Your XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof touching or cleaning the screen, as damage may result.
Page 256 NOTES 3-116...
Page 257: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-19 Driver Behavior ..........4-2 City Driving ..........4-21 Driving Environment ........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-22 Vehicle Design ..........4-3 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-23 Defensive Driving ...........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-24 Drunken Driving ..........4-4...
Page 258: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and safety belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signiﬁcantly more likely to die than a person wearing Your Vehicle a seat belt. In addition, avoiding excessive speed, sudden or abrupt turns and drunken or aggressive Whenever we drive, we’re taking on an driving can help make trips safer and avoid the important responsibility.
Page 259: Vehicle Design
Vehicle Design Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, utility vehicles have a signiﬁcantly higher rollover Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to rate than other types of vehicles.
Page 260: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is much”...
Page 261 The law in an increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent.
Page 262: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash You have three systems that make your vehicle go injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal where you want it to go.
Page 263: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.
Page 264: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. United States Canada If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on brieﬂy when you start your vehicle.
Page 265: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 266: Traction Control System (Tcs)
If you don’t have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may technique. This will give you maximum braking while reengage the cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 .
Page 267: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System To turn the system off, press the TRAC OFF button located on If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD the instrument panel system operates automatically without any action switchbank. required by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required.
Page 268: Steering Tips
Steering Tips The same thing can happen if you’re steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two Driving on Curves control systems — steering and acceleration — can It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. overwhelm those places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control.
Page 269: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 270: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 271 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page 272: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let’s review what driving experts say about what If you have the Traction Control System, remember: It happens when the three control systems (brakes, helps avoid only the acceleration skid.
Page 273: Driving At Night
Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Page 274 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several • Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When • Don’t drink and drive. you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with •...
Page 275: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 276: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your going through some car washes can cause problems, tires do not have much tread or it the pressure in one or too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid more is low.
Page 277: Driving Through Flowing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water City Driving CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through ﬂowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
Page 278: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 279: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are to check traffic.
Page 280: Highway Hypnosis
• What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, aware that it can happen. trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inﬂated to the Then here are some tips: recommended pressure? •...
Page 281: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle.
Page 282 • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or CAUTION: cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the •...
Page 283: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 284 Whatever the condition – smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow – drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow.
Page 285: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
Page 286 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make CAUTION: body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats – anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 287: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 288: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Recreational Vehicle Towing First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. has traction control, you should turn your traction The two most common types of recreational vehicle control system off.
Page 289: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on position with a clamping device designed for towing.
Page 290: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The Certiﬁcation/Tire Label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 291: Automatic Level Control
Automatic Level Control If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast On vehicles equipped with the automatic level control, as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
Page 292: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different CAUTION: than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 293: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
This or advice, or you can write us at: helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle Buick Customer Assistance Center wear in at the heavier loads. P.O. Box 33136 •...
Page 294: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 295: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit You should always attach chains between your vehicle for cold tires. You will ﬁnd these numbers on the and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the Certiﬁcation/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver’s tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from door, or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34 .
Page 296: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 297: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You will need more passing distance up ahead when When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra you are towing a trailer. And, because you are a wiring. good deal longer, you will need to go much farther The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 298: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the CAUTION: regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). You really should not park your vehicle, with a 5.
Page 299: Maintenance Schedule
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you are pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down more on this.
Page 300 NOTES 4-44...
Page 301: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-34 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Brakes ............5-35 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Battery ............5-38 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-39 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-43 Fuel ..............5-4 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Bulb Replacement ..........5-44 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-45...
Page 302 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Chains ..........5-58 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-89 Accessory Inﬂator .........5-59 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-89 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-60 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-89 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-61 Electrical System ..........5-89 Compact Spare Tire ........5-80 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-89 Appearance Care ..........5-81 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-90...
Page 303: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 304: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane break or fall off.
Page 305: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better speciﬁcations.
Page 306: Additives
Additives be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, Fuels in Foreign Countries allowing your emission control system to work...
Page 307 The fuel cap is located on To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left the driver’s side of the (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has spring in it; vehicle. if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 308: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container The malfunction indicator lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light) will come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. CAUTION: Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 309: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 310: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: 5-10...
Page 311 A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit G. Battery. See Battery on page 5-38 . Breakers on page 5-90 . H. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on on page 5-23 . page 5-39 .
Page 312: Engine Oil
Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment, near the center. The dipstick handle has a bright, yellow loop design for easy identiﬁcation. If the low engine oil level message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for engine oil level right away.
Page 313: When To Add Engine Oil
The engine oil ﬁll cap is located just behind the engine oil dipstick. When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip Be sure to ﬁll it enough to put the level somewhere in of the dipstick, then you’ll need to add at least one the proper operating range in the cross-hatched...
Page 314: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identiﬁed by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 315: Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You Life System) should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know SAE 5W-30.
Page 316: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil 3. Press and hold the SET button until 100% is displayed. Message You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change ENGINE OIL message will go off. If the CHANGE your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use.
Page 317: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the following: See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Page 318: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. If the panel moves easily, check that the tabs are seated correctly in the slots. When to Check and Change Automatic 7. Put the duct back on and reinstall the clamps. Transaxle Fluid A good time to check your automatic transaxle ﬂuid CAUTION:...
Page 319: How To Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transaxle To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F Fluid (82°C to 93°C). Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles choose to have this done at the dealership service (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F department.
Page 320: How To Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment, next to the brake master cylinder. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the cross-hatched area.
Page 321: Engine Coolant
Notice: We recommend you use only ﬂuid labeled A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® ® DEXRON -III, because ﬂuid with that label is DEX-COOL coolant will: made especially for your automatic transmission. • Give freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C). ®...
Page 322: What Coolant To Use
What Coolant to Use warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and other parts. ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, aluminum parts.
Page 323: Adding Coolant
The coolant recovery tank is located on the driver’s side Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful of the vehicle, above the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. See not to spill it. Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for more information on location.
Page 324: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine You will ﬁnd an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-40 . You also have an engine coolant temperature warning message on your instrument panel.
Page 325: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your CAUTION: (Continued) Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear everyone away from the vehicle until it cools no steam, the problem may not be too serious. down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: coolant before you open the hood.
Page 326: Cooling System
If there’s still no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you’re parked. If you still have the CAUTION: warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”...
Page 327 Notice: Engine damage from running your engine The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling Mode”...
Page 328 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 ® mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for more information.
Page 329 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 330: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. Notice: Your engine has a speciﬁc radiator ﬁll procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
Page 331 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. ® 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 332 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to ﬂow out of the engine cooling fans.
Page 333: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 9. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located to the right 10. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. of the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir, at the back of the engine compartment.
Page 334: Adding Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, Open the cap with the wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then washer symbol on it. Add unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Page 335: Brakes
• normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your the ﬂuid level goes back up. The other reason is windshield washer. It can damage your that ﬂuid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you washer system and paint.
Page 336: What To Add
CAUTION: With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake United States Canada ﬂuid. When your brake ﬂuid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on.
Page 337: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Brake linings should always be replaced as complete...
Page 338: Battery
Vehicle Storage For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or front and rear brakes can change — for the worse. The more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from braking performance you’ve come to expect can the battery.
Page 339: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your 2.
Page 340 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminals on each CAUTION: vehicle. You will not need to access your battery for jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump Using a match near a battery can cause battery starting terminal for that purpose.
Page 341 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it CAUTION: to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote Fans or other moving engine parts can injure positive (+) terminal you badly. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle has one.
Page 342 Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( ) cable electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, incorrectly.
Page 343: All-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 344: Bulb Replacement
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant Drive Module) to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. When to Check and Change Lubricant A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem;...
Page 345: Halogen Bulbs
Halogen Bulbs 2. Push in on the headlamp panel and lift up the headlamp retaining clip partway, CAUTION: but do not remove. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Page 346: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
6. Turn the bulb socket 8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the one-quarter of a turn gray tabs and separate the connector from the clockwise. bulb base. 9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb ﬁrmly enough so that the gray tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
Page 347: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and 8. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn Stoplamps clockwise. 9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the 1. Open the liftgate. mounting pin and pushing forward to set the 2.
Page 348: Replacement Bulbs
5. Pull the lamp applique directly rearward from the 10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing vehicle. and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise. 11. Replace the applique on the liftgate. 12. Gently lift the liftgate. 13.
Page 349: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 350: Tires
— such as when you hit a pothole. about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Keep tires at the recommended pressure. see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. • Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
Page 351: How To Check
Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Certiﬁcation/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inﬂation pressures Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 352 In the following conditions, the LOW TIRE PRESSURE When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO message may not come on even if the tire pressure RESET message appears on the Driver Information is low, or it may come on when the tire pressure Center and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message comes is actually normal: on the message center, you should stop as soon as...
Page 353: Tire Inspection And Rotation
You will hear three chimes and the LOW TIRE Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, PRESSURE message will go off and the DIC will return and then try to rotate or turn the tire, If it moves, to TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL.
Page 354: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-51 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. One way to tell when it’s See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and time for new tires is to Speciﬁcations on page 5-96 .
Page 355: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 356: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, Quality grades can be found where applicable on the however, and may depart signiﬁcantly from the norm tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum due to variations in driving habits, service practices and...
Page 357: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying performance on the laboratory test wheel than the capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted minimum required by law. the same way as the one it replaces. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts established for a tire that is properly inﬂated and not...
Page 358: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Use another type of traction device only if its dangerous.
Page 359: Accessory Inﬂator
never rear only) tires and tighten them as tightly as There may be an accessory inﬂator kit stored in the possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive glove box. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s pressure gage and nozzle adapters.
Page 360: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat If the accessory inﬂator system does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, page 5-90 or see your dealer for service.
Page 361: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training.
Page 362: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the passenger’s side. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the tab and pulling the cover off. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
Page 363 Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without 3. Separate the jack by lifting up the jack from the bracket tab and remove the folding wrench from the Rear Convenience Center) the jack. The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, behind the rear bumper.
Page 364 3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower To continue changing the ﬂat tire see “Removing the the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out section.
Page 365 Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with Do the following to check the cable: the Rear Convenience Center) 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, 2. If it’s not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” ahead of the rear bumper.
Page 366 1. Open the storage compartment door of the 6. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and clockwise to raise the cable back up. remove the cap on the bottom of the storage Do not store a full-size or a ﬂat road tire under the compartment.
Page 367: Secondary Latch System
2. If it’s not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” following. CAUTION: If it is visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten Before beginning this procedure read all the the cable.
Page 368 2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until 5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to raise the jack approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 3. Attach the folding wrench to the jack and raise the 6.
Page 369 7. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench 8. Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull it out counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until from under the vehicle. the spare tire is resting on the folding wrench. 9.
Page 370: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Notice: To help avoid damage to lock nut or wheel lock key, do not use an impact wrench with this key. the Spare Tire 3. Near each wheel, there 1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut is a notch in the caps with the wheel wrench.
Page 371 4. Attach the folding wrench to the jack, and CAUTION: turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head 3 inches Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is (7.6 cm). dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed.
Page 372 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8.
Page 373 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 374: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage to itself as well. Be sure the underbody- mounted spare tire is stored with its valve Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the stem pointing down.
Page 375 5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire. 6. When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar, then continue to turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire. 7. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards the rear of the vehicle.
Page 376 Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover Stowable Seat and without the Rear back on. Convenience Center) To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the cover into the cover opening.
Page 377 Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the 2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with the valve stem up with the center hole of the Rear Convenience Center) tire over the D-ring. For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the folding wrench.
Page 378 Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the 3. Lay the tire on top of the center storage compartment with the valve stem down. Make sure Stowable Seat) you can see the D-ring through the center hole of the tire. 4. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door.
Page 379 Storing the Flat Tire with the Stowable 2. There is a strap attached to each side of the stowable seat. Hook the straps to the cargo Seatback Folded Flat net hook in the rear of the vehicle. 3. Flip the D-ring so it is pointing outward. 4.
Page 380: Compact Spare Tire
3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and should stop as soon as possible and make sure the J-hook. your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 381: Appearance Care
All-Wheel Drive Never use these to clean your vehicle: • Gasoline After installing a compact spare tire on a vehicle with • all-wheel drive you will need to drive with light to Benzene moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line. •...
Page 382: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and dirt. loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
Page 383: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water and baking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Page 384: Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ﬁnish. CAUTION: Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 385: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or hand may be necessary to remove residue from the cold water.
Page 386: Cleaning Tires
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, and Wiper Blades chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield them because you could damage the surface.
Page 387: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed.
Page 388: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Description Usage surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax...
Page 389: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of the access panel located on the driver’s side of the rear of the vehicle. It’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: •...
Page 390: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from breaker in the ﬂoor console fuse block. An electrical short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or and fusible thermal links.
Page 391: Floor Console Fuse Block
Floor Console Fuse Block Fuse Usage Fuse Puller The ﬂoor console fuse block is located to the left of the Steering Wheel Radio Controls glove box near the ﬂoor. Power Door Locks The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement Spare fuse is needed.
Page 392 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Power Seats Rear Window Wiper/Washer Electronic Level Control (ELC) Power Sunroof Compressor Power Windows Liftgate and Endgate Map Lamps, Courtesy Lamps and Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Instrument Panel Lights Electronic Level Control (ELC) Radio Compressor Relay and Height UQ3 Radio Ampliﬁer Sensor Head-Up Display...
Page 393: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Fuse Usage Fuel Pump This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch on top of the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir. Horn See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for Engine Controls-Emissions and more information on location.
Page 394 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage ABS Solenoid Valves Cruise Control ® Oxygen Sensors-Emissions Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar Injectors Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Spare Spare Engine Controls Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ABS Motor Passenger’s Low-Beam Headlamp Spare Spare Spare...
Page 395 Fuse Usage Relay Usage Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Horn Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display, Fuel Pump Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Air Conditioning Clutch Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and Body Computer Spare Low-Beam Headlamps Spare Parking Lamps Spare High-Beam Headlamps Spare...
Page 396: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-15 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a) 1.7 lbs. 0.8 kg Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts...
Page 397: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1208C* Engine Oil Filter PF 47* Spark Plugs 41–101* Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side Length 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) Passenger’s Side Length 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Type...
Page 398 NOTES 5-98...
Page 399 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-13 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-13 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-13 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 400: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 401: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to get the service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9 . This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 402: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication people will perform the work using GM parts.
Page 403: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter as indicated by the GM The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles occurs ﬁrst).
Page 404 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system page 5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional whenever the oil is changed.
Page 405 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of page 5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 406 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every page 5-53 for proper rotation pattern and additional 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). information.
Page 407: Engine Oil Level Check
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. See which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34 for further details.
Page 408: At Least Once A Year
Automatic Transaxle Check Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag Check the transaxle ﬂuid level; add if needed. See system does not need regular maintenance.) Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-18 . A ﬂuid loss Wiper Blade Check may indicate a problem.
Page 409: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
Page 410: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. •...
Page 411: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 412: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, as needed. Replace any components that have high chaﬁng, etc.
Page 413: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Cylinders Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Carrier number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Assembly —...
Page 414: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance Record...
Page 415 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-17...
Page 416 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-18...
Page 417: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-9 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 418: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will • Dealership name and location be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 419: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 420: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Canada – Customer Assistance speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), General Motors of Canada Limited Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK.
Page 421: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
GM Mobility Program for Persons Roadside Assistance Program with Disabilities Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car This program, available to warranty (whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 422: Canadian Roadside Assistance
We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of Buick reserves the right to limit services or the following additional services depending on your reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s needs: judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 423: Plan Ahead When Possible
Warranty service can generally be completed while you maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement minimize your inconvenience by providing several and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider transportation options.
Page 424: Reporting Safety Defects
Additional Program Information Reporting Safety Defects Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Reporting Safety Defects to the not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A United States Government separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Page 425: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Service Bulletins Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center Service Bulletins give technical service information P.O. Box 33136 needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Detroit, MI 48232-5136 and trucks.
Page 426: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 427 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........3-115 About Driving Your Vehicle ......... 0-2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-8 Accessory Inﬂator ........... 5-59 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-39 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-23 Appearance Care ..........5-81 Adding Washer Fluid ........
Page 428 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brake ............3-51 Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-111 Low Fluid Warning Message ......3-51 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-113 Parking ............2-25 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-115 System Inspection ........6-14 Auto Door Lock/Unlock ........3-59 System Warning Light ........
Page 429 Captain Chairs, Rear ........1-12 Child Restraints (cont.) Carbon Monoxide ....4-27, 4-36, 2-11, 2-29 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Care of ............5-84 Children (LATCH System) ......1-60 Safety Belts ..........5-84 Older Children ..........1-46 Your Cassette Tape Player ......3-113 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Your CD and DVD Player ......
Page 430 Cleaning (cont.) Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-87 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..... 7-2 Video Screen ..........3-115 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Weatherstrips ..........5-84 Disabilities ..........7-5 Your DVD Player ........3-114 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-9 Climate Control System ........
Page 431 Door (cont.) DVD ............3-115 Power Door Locks ......... 2-9 Cleaning the Video Screen ......3-115 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-9 Cleaning Your DVD Player ......3-114 Rear Door Security Locks ......2-10 Distortion ..........3-112 Driver Behavior ..........4-2 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....
Page 432 Engine (cont.) Finish Care ............ 5-85 Coolant Temperature Warning Message ..3-45 Finish Damage ..........5-87 Coolant ............5-21 Flash-to-Pass ........... 3-8 Cooling System Inspection ......6-13 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-61 Exhaust ............. 2-29 Flat Tire ............5-60 Low Oil Level Message ........ 3-47 Floor Console Fuse Block ........
Page 433 Fuel (cont.) Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-8 System Inspection ........6-13 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-90 Fuses ............5-90 Headlamps ............ 5-45 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-90 Bulb Replacement ........5-44 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-90 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps .........
Page 434 How to Use This Manual ........ii Inspection (cont.) How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-24 Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Hydroplaning ..........4-20 Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ......6-14 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-14 Instrument Panel ..........
Page 435 Locks ............. 2-9 Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Lamps on Reminder ........3-13 Door ............2-8 Lamps ............3-12 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-11 Exterior ............3-12 Lockout Protection ........2-11 Interior ............3-14 Power Door ..........2-9 Lap-Shoulder Belt ......1-24, 1-35, 1-38 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....
Page 436 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Message (cont.) Fuel System Inspection ........ 6-13 Center ............3-44 How This Section is Organized ....... 6-3 Change Engine Oil ........3-47 Introduction ..........6-2 Charging System Indicator ......3-46 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Door Ajar Warning ........3-48 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ..
Page 437 Mirrors (cont.) Outside (cont.) Outside Heated Mirrors ........ 2-32 Curb View Assist Mirror ........ 2-32 Outside Power Mirror ........2-31 Heated Mirrors ..........2-32 MyGMLink.com ..........7-3 Power Mirror ..........2-31 Overhead Console .......... 2-38 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-24 Overseas –...
Page 438 Passing ..........4-14, 4-41 ® PASS-Key III Operation ........2-17 ® Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-23 PASS-Key III Security Message ....... 3-49 ® PASS-Key III ..........2-16 Perimeter Lighting ........... 3-16 Plan Ahead When Possible ........ 7-7 Playing a Cassette Tape ........
Page 439 Rear Seat Radio Controls ....... 3-110 Replacing the Captain’s Chairs ......1-14 Rear Storage Area .......... 2-42 Replacing the Extended Rear Rear Window Defogger ....3-26, 3-29, 3-32 Convenience Center ........2-44 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ....2-31 Replacing the Rear Convenience Center on Rearview Mirrors ..........
Page 440 Seats (cont.) Rear Seat Operation ........1-7 Safety Belt ............. 3-37 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Reminder Light ..........3-37 Six-Way Power Seats ........1-4 Safety Belts ........... 5-84 Split Bench Seats ......... 1-7 Care of ............5-84 Stowable Seat ..........1-16 Center Rear Passenger Position ....
Page 441 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-26 Storage Areas (cont.) Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-28 Roof Rack System ........2-40 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......1-27 Storage Compartment ........2-39 Skidding ............4-16 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ....5-74 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips .......
Page 442 Tire ............... 3-48 Trailer Wiring Harness ........4-43 Low Message ..........3-48 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......2-22 Tires ............. 5-50 Transaxle ............5-18 Buying New Tires ........5-55 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-18 Chains ............5-58 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) ....5-43 Changing a Flat Tire ........
Page 443 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-89 Warm-Up Shift ..........2-24 Number (VIN) ..........5-89 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-33 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-89 Warnings ............3-5 Vehicle Personalization ........2-47 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-5 Automatic Door Lock/Unlock ......2-49 Other Warning Devices ........
Page 444 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ......... 4-43 XM™ Radio Satellite Service Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-55 (USA Only) ......... 3-73, 3-84 Why Safety Belts Work ........1-20 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-115 Window Lock Out ...........

Buick Rendezvous 2003 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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