Buick Rainier 2005 Getting To Know Manual

Buick Rainier 2005 Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatic Headlamp System (AHS) . . . . . . . . . .8
Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Electric Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rainier. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rear Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Traction Assist System (TAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    My GMLink ......20 ® Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rainier. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features...
  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Exterior Lamp Controls F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper B. Air Outlets G. Ignition Switch M. Lighter C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever H. Audio System N. Accessory Power Outlet D. OnStar /Audio Steering Wheel I. Climate Controls O.
  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster IMPORTANT: The instrument panel Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very cluster is designed to let you know similar to it. The instrument panel about many important aspects of cluster includes these key features: your vehicle’s operation.
  • Page 4: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Getting to Know Your Rainier Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Lamp) Located on the instrument panel, this lamp illuminates under a variety of con- ditions when the On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) system detects a malfunction in the vehicle’s emission controls. If it is lit steadily, check the gas cap to ensure that it is attached and securely fastened.
  • Page 5 FUEL USED shows the current amount • Mirror Curb View Assist of fuel used in gallons since the last • Easy Exit Driver Seat (see Seats reset for FUEL USED. This mode should section of this booklet) be reset after every fuel tank fill-up. •...
  • Page 6: Memory Settings For Driver's Seat, Mirrors

    Getting to Know Your Rainier Memory Settings for Driver’s Programmable Automatic Power Seat, Mirrors and Pedals Door Locks Your vehicle includes an automatic door lock/unlock feature with a choice of four modes, as well as automatic door lock- out protection to prevent locking the keys in the vehicle.
  • Page 7: Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback

    There are two methods for personalizing Headlamp Controls your vehicle locking/unlocking prefer- ences. One method is to press the per- sonalization button ( ) on the Driver Information Center until AUTOMATIC LOCKING (or AUTOMATIC UNLOCK- ING) appears on the display. Press the Select button ( ) until the desired set- ting appears on the display and press...
  • Page 8: Automatic Headlamp System (Ahs)

    Getting to Know Your Rainier Activate the fog lamps Dome Lamp Override • Press the fog lamp button ( The dome lamp located on the instrument panel to the override button is right of the exterior lamps switch. located below the •...
  • Page 9: Outside Rearview Mirrors

    pressed, the display shows the current 3. After adjusting driver’s set temperature, automatic air to the desired delivery mode and fan speed. The dis- position, return play shows the outside temperature five the knob to the seconds later. At vehicle startup (with center position the ignition off for two hours), the pas- or turn it toward...
  • Page 10: Electric Adjustable Pedals

    Getting to Know Your Rainier Seats Heated Seats (if equipped): The but- tons to control this feature are located on the front door armrests. Controls can be set to heat the seatback only or the seatback and the seat cushion. The three lights next to the controls indicate LO, MED or HI setting.
  • Page 11: Front Passenger-Side Passive Air Bag

    2. Select memory button 1 or 2 on the senger air bag. If the air bag is sup- driver’s door. pressed, the “OFF” indicator will be illu- minated. If the air bag is enabled, the 3. Move the driver’s seat to the desired “ON”...
  • Page 12: Audio Systems

    Getting to Know Your Rainier Setting Stations: You can set up to 30 • Press the blue OnStar button to connect to an OnStar Advisor for station presets (six AM, six FM1, six services such as GM Goodwrench FM2; an XM1 and XM2 satellite sub- Remote Diagnostics or routing and scription is available).
  • Page 13 will display traffic announcement brack- An extra-cost subscription to XM ets <> or TRAF (as applies to your Satellite Radio service brings you the radio) if the station you’re currently on quality of digital audio and text reception broadcasts traffic announcements. If the from coast to coast.
  • Page 14: Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment System

    Getting to Know Your Rainier • When more than one disc is loaded, HomeLink Universal a number for each disc is displayed. ® Transmitter • To load more than one but fewer than six discs, press the LOAD button again after loading the final CD. •...
  • Page 15: Remote Keyless Entry System

    • Check to see if other vehicles or For garage door openers with a “rolling obstacles are blocking the transmitter code,” continue with the following steps: signal by stepping a few feet to the • Firmly press the training button (usu- left or right, and hold the transmitter ally marked “LEARN”...
  • Page 16: Sun Visors

    Getting to Know Your Rainier Sun Visors Electronically Controlled Rear Air Suspension To block the sun’s glare, pull the sun visor down. You can also cover the driv- This feature automatically keeps your er or passenger front-side window by vehicle level when loaded or unloaded. sliding the sun visor front to rear of the The system may make an occasional vehicle and vice versa.
  • Page 17: Traction Assist System (Tas)

    Traction Assist System (TAS) Note: Never carry anything on the vehi- (Rear-wheel drive only) cle roof that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier itself. (Examples: ply- The Traction Assist System (standard on wood, paneling, a mattress.) The load rear-wheel drive vehicles) limits wheel- could be violently torn off, causing you or other drivers to have a collision.
  • Page 18 Getting to Know Your Rainier Notes...
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance

    1-800-252-1112 • Location of the vehicle TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Telephone number and your location As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled • Vehicle model, year and color in the Buick Roadside Assistance • Vehicle mileage program.

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