2005 Buick Rainier Owners Manual

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lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty. 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper ﬂuid levels or the wrong tire inﬂation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench® dealer. This schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-43. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-15. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. {CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, see your GM Goodwrench® dealer to have a qualiﬁed technician do the work. Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should have your GM Goodwrench® dealer do these jobs. When you go to your GM Goodwrench® dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. 6-3 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine GM parts. Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. When the change engine oil light appears, certain services, checks and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is recommended that your ﬁrst service be Maintenance I, your second service be Maintenance II and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. However, in some cases, Maintenance II may be required more often. Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the change engine oil light comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the light comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the light has not come on at all for one year. 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (k). Rotate tires and check inﬂation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-53. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check transmission ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-5 Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 75,000 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) (125 000) Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace fuel ﬁlter. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service). Automatic transfer case only: Change transfer case ﬂuid. See footnote (g). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 6-6 • • • • • • • • • • • • 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) • • • Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year. (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. 6-7 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge, locks and folding seat hardware. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and not stick or squeak. (g) Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. (i) Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and ﬁller neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. (k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. 6-8 Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for further details. Notice: and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. It is important to check your oil regularly Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-53 for further details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull and then try to turn the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-69. 6-9 At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-25 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-25 if necessary. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 6-10 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-11 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-16. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front and Rear Axle Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. 6-12 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Usage Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Synthetic Grease with Teﬂon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). 6-13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. GM Part Number ACDelco® Part Number 24200796 15036141 89017342 88984215 88983068 12569190 12571164 — — — A2014C PF61 PF46 GF831 41-981 41–985 8–2221 8–2161 Part Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 4200 L6 5300 V8 Fuel Filter Spark Plugs 4200 L6 5300 V8 Wiper Blades Front – 22 inches (56 cm) Rear – 16 inches (41 cm) 6-14 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 6-15 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-16 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-18 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ...............7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................7-2 Online Owner Center ......................................7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ........................................................7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ................7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ..........................7-5 Courtesy Transportation ...................................7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..................................................7-9 Reporting Safety Defects ................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..............................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ..............................................7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .....7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information .........7-11 7-1 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your GM dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 7-2 We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number. This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel. (cid:127) Dealership name and location (cid:127) Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Buick, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern. STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). 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 repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. Speciﬁc vehicle information can be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual (United States only). (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members (United States only). Refer to the web for updated information. To register your vehicle, visit www.MyGMLink.com (United States) or My GM Canada within www.gmcanada.com (Canada). 7-3 (cid:127) From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 From U.S. Virgin Islands 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada – Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Customer Assistance Offices Buick encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Buick, the letter should be addressed to Buick’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 1-800-521-7300 1-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 7-4 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle, such as hand controls and wheelchair/scooter lifts. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program Call 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance. As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number at 1-800-252-1112 to speak with a Buick Roadside Assistance representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will provide the following services during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel, $5 maximum, for the customer to get to the nearest service station. Lock-out Service (identiﬁcation required): Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). 7-5 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. 7-6 (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number, and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away. Buick Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Buick reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. 7-7 Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. Generally it is not possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. 7-9 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 7-10 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 7-11 Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. 7-12 A Accessory Inﬂator ........................................... 5-67 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-60 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-92 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-21 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-20 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-30 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-29 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...... 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-46 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-60 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-53 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-55 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-60 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-53 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-54 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-51 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-48 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-46 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ......................... 2-25 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ............................ 3-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-124 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........................................ 3-124 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-34 Appearance Care ............................................ 5-83 Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-88 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-86 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-89 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-87 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-83 Finish Care ................................................. 5-87 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-89 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-85 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-85 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-85 Leather ...................................................... 5-85 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-89 Tires .......................................................... 5-89 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-89 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ................ 5-90 Vinyl .......................................................... 5-85 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-86 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-86 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ....... 5-88 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-19 Assist Handles ............................................... 2-47 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-56 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-121 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-123 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-124 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-124 Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-124 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-124 Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-119 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-81 Radio with CD .................................... 3-57, 3-67 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-95 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-120 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-56 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-121 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-122 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-124 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-22 Operation ................................................... 2-22 Battery .......................................................... 5-40 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-34 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-6 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-25 System Warning Light .................................. 3-32 Brake Pedal, Throttle ....................................... 2-21 Brakes .......................................................... 5-37 Braking ........................................................... 4-5 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-18 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-48 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-49 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-50 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps .................. 5-49 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-62 California Fuel .................................................. 5-5 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-102 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-13, 2-28, 4-38, 4-50 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-86 Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-123 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-124 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-124 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-49 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-47 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-66 Charging System Light .................................... 3-31 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-35 Gages Warning Light ................................... 3-41 Check Gas Cap Light ...................................... 3-42 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-89 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-32 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-28 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-38 Older Children ............................................. 1-26 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................... 1-40 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position ........................................... 1-42 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................... 1-43 Top Strap ................................................... 1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-37 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-35 Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-124 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-19 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ........................................ 5-88 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-87 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-83 Finish Care ................................................. 5-87 Glass Surfaces ............................................ 5-85 Instrument Panel ......................................... 5-85 Interior Plastic Components ........................... 5-85 Leather ...................................................... 5-85 Tires .......................................................... 5-89 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-89 Vinyl .......................................................... 5-85 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-86 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-86 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ....... 5-88 Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-25 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-19 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-24 Rear .......................................................... 3-24 ..................... 1-23 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-16 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-49 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-34 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-21 Cooling System .............................................. 5-29 Cruise Control Lever ....................................... 3-11 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-40 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ....................................................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................................ 7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ................................... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-5 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................... 2-9 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-17 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-16 Door Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Locks .......................................................... 2-7 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Driver Driving Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-43 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-44 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-50 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-47 At Night ..................................................... 4-28 City ........................................................... 4-32 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-33 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-36 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-29 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-43 Winter ........................................................ 4-38 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-19 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-109 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-92 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-93 Headlamps ................................................. 5-92 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-92 Rear Underseat Fuse Block .......................... 5-99 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................... 5-92 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-20 Battery ....................................................... 5-40 Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-39 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-35 Coolant ...................................................... 5-24 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-21 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-34 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-28 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-34 Oil ............................................................. 5-16 Overheating ................................................ 5-27 Reduced Power Light ................................... 3-40 Starting ...................................................... 2-20 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-17 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-25 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-20 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-89 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-124 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-68 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-69 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-80 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-22 Power Steering ........................................... 5-35 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-36 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-47 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-5 Check Gas Cap Light ................................... 3-42 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..................... 5-9 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7 Gage ......................................................... 3-42 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-42 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................... 5-93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-93 Rear Underseat Fuse Block .......................... 5-99 Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-92 Gage Check Gages Warning Light .......................... 3-41 Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-34 Fuel .......................................................... 3-42 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-38 Speedometer .............................................. 3-27 Tachometer ................................................. 3-27 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-32 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-42 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Gate Ajar Light ............................................... 3-41 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-46 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Headlamps .................................................... 3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-48 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Electrical System ......................................... 5-92 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-49 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-3 Heater ........................................................... 3-19 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-40 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-36 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-42 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-43 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-10 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-12 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-5 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-19 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-28 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-59 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-16 Cluster ....................................................... 3-26 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-41 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-54 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-18 Dome ........................................................ 3-16 Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-17 Fog ........................................................... 3-16 Reading ..................................................... 3-17 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-38 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ........................................ 1-40 Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-13 Liftglass/Liftgate .............................................. 2-13 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-29 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-34 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-32 Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-39 Charging System ......................................... 3-31 Check Gages Warning ................................. 3-41 Check Gas Cap .......................................... 3-42 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-40 Gate Ajar ................................................... 3-41 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-40 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-42 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-30 Reduced Engine Power ................................ 3-40 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-28 Security ..................................................... 3-39 Service All-Wheel-Drive ................................ 3-41 Lighting Entry ......................................................... 3-17 Exit ........................................................... 3-17 Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 4-9 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................... 2-9 Door ........................................................... 2-7 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12 Power Door .................................................. 2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-42 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-47 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-2 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-14 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-35 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-51 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-47 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass ........... 2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature .............................. 2-35, 3-28 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass .......................................... 2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ............ 2-37 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-40 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror .................... 2-39 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-40 Outside Power Mirror ................................... 2-39 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigation/Radio System ................................ 3-119 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-14 O Odometer ...................................................... 3-27 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-27 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ............................... 3-39 Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-38 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-26 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-40 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads .............................................. 4-15 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-24 Outside Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-40 Curb View Assist Mirror ................................ 2-39 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-40 Power Mirror ............................................... 2-39 Overhead Console .......................................... 2-46 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-26 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-27 Brake ........................................................ 2-25 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-30 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-55 Passing ......................................................... 4-12 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-18 Personalization, Climate Controls ...................... 3-25 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-18 Door Locks .................................................. 2-8 Electrical System ......................................... 5-92 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-4 Reduced Engine Light .................................. 3-40 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-19 Seat ............................................................ 1-2 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-35 Windows .................................................... 2-15 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-25 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-9 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-43 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-11 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-27 Radios .......................................................... 3-56 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-123 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-124 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-124 Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-119 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-81 Radio with CD .................................... 3-57, 3-67 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-95 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-120 Setting the Time .......................................... 3-56 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-121 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-122 Rainsense™ Wipers .......................................... 3-9 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-17 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-46 Locking ........................................................ 4-9 Rear Climate Control System ............................ 3-24 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Floor Storage Lid .................................... 2-48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-23 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-120 10 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-109 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-5 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-20 Rearview Mirror with Compass .......................... 2-30 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ................................. 2-35, 3-28 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-30 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ....... 2-33 Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display .................................... 2-37 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-30 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ............................... 1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-50 Reduced Engine Power Light ............................ 3-40 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-70 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-50 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-10 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-61 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-62 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-61 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-62 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-19 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-5 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-43 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-29 Safety Belt Safety Belts Pretensioners .............................................. 1-25 Reminder Light ............................................ 3-28 Care of ...................................................... 5-86 Driver Position ............................................ 1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-11 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-23 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-20 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-20 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-19 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-7 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-5 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-3 Memory ..................................................... 2-51 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-2 Power Reclining Seatbacks ............................. 1-4 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-5 Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-77 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position .................................... 1-42 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-40 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-40 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-43 Security Light ................................................. 3-39 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-41 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-35 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-60 Setting the Time ............................................. 3-56 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-89 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-27 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 11 Spare Tire ..................................................... 5-82 Installing .................................................... 5-72 Removing ................................................... 5-70 Storing ....................................................... 5-80 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-102 Speedometer .................................................. 3-27 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-20 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-121 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-47 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-49 Glove Box .................................................. 2-46 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-47 Overhead Console ....................................... 2-46 Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................. 2-48 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-42 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-16 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-50 Tachometer .................................................... 3-27 Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps ...................................... 5-49 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-121 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-16 Passlock® ................................................... 2-18 Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-21 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 5-53 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .......................... 5-88 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-62 Chains ....................................................... 5-66 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-69 Cleaning .................................................... 5-89 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-68 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-59 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-60 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-72 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-70 Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-77 Spare Tire .................................................. 5-82 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-80 Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-54 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-63 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-64 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-65 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-62 12 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-36 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-37 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-50 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-50 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-50 Traction Transmission Assist System (TAS) ...................................... 4-8 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-22 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-27 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-122 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-63 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-50 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-91 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-91 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat .............................................. 2-51 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-24 Visors ........................................................... 2-16 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-32 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-25 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-47 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-64 Replacement ............................................... 5-65 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-35 Windows ....................................................... 2-14 Power ........................................................ 2-15 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning .......... 5-88 13 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-51 Fuses ........................................................ 5-92 Rainsense™ Wipers ...................................... 3-9 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-38 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-124 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2005 Buick Rainier Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-5 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-7 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-26 Airbag System ......................................... 1-46 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-61 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 ........................................................ 2-3 ....................................... 2-7 ................................................. 2-14 ............................ 2-16 ........... 2-18 .................................................... 2-30 ...................................... 2-40 ............................. 2-42 ......................................... 2-46 .................................................. 2-50 ............................. 2-51 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-19 ........ 3-25 .................. 3-43 ....................................... 3-56 Keys Doors and Locks Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Mirrors OnStar® System HomeLink® Transmitter Storage Areas Sunroof Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ..... 4-2 ................................................... 4-50 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10 All-Wheel Drive ........................................ 5-46 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-46 Front Axle ............................................... 5-47 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-51 Tires ...................................................... 5-53 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-83 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-91 Electrical System ...................................... 5-92 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-102 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-10 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Maintenance Schedule Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks, and the name Rainier is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 05RAINIER A First Edition ©2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. 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 do not,

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