2007 Buick Rainier Owners Manual

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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 379 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. 484 (k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. 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 489. 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 369 for further details. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularly 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. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL® coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 379 for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. 485 At Least Once a Month Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 419. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 436. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notiﬁcation. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 425. 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 118. 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 vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. 486 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. Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. (cid:127) The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). (cid:127) The ignition key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. 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 118. 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. 487 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. (cid:127) 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. (cid:127) 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. 488 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage 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 369. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 379. Engine Oil Engine Coolant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Windshield Washer Parking Brake Cable Guides GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Power Steering System Automatic Transmission GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). 489 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant 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. AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis Lubrication Front and Rear Axle Transfer Case Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl 490 Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or 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). Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 4.2L L6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Spark Plugs 4.2L L6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Wiper Blades Front – 22 inches (56 cm) Rear – 16 inches (41 cm) GM Part Number 24208576 15036141 89017342 89017524 12598004 12571164 15214346 15160740 ACDelco® Part Number TF337 A2014C PF61 PF48 41-103 41-985 — — 491 Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.2L V6 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine 492 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 476. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 485 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record 493 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 494 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 495 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record (cont’d) 496 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....... 498 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 498 Online Owner Center ................................. 501 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 502 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 502 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ........ 503 Roadside Assistance Program ................... 504 Courtesy Transportation ............................. 507 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ............................ 510 Collision Damage Repair ........................... 511 Reporting Safety Defects ............................ 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ..................... 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ............................ 516 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...................................... 516 Service Publications Ordering Information ............................................. 517 497 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, in the U.S., contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 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. 498 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, in the United States, 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 your rights. 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. 499 STEP THREE — Canadian Owner: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps one and two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter. The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement process, from the time you ﬁle your complaint to the ﬁnal decision, should be completed in approximately 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively you may call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you may write to the Mediation/Arbitration Program at the following address. Your inquiry should be accompanied by your Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). Mediation/Arbitration Program c/o Customer Communication Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 500 Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (United States only) 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 manual. (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. (cid:127) Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section of gmcanada.com where you can save information on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: − My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. − My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers. − My Driveway: Receive service reminders and helpful advice on owning and maintaining your vehicle. − My Preferences: Manage your proﬁle, subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle. To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada section within www.gmcanada.com. 501 Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 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, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 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 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. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Buick, the letter should be addressed to: United States — Customer Assistance Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 www.Buick.com 1-800-521-7300 1-800-832-8425 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) 502 Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. 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 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very 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. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 503 Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S. call 1-800-252-1112. In Canada call 1-800-268-6800. Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the 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. Who is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving this vehicle without the consent of the owner is not eligible for coverage. The following services are provided in the U.S. during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and, in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to a maximum coverage of $100. (cid:127) Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this service. (cid:127) Lock-out Service: To ensure security, the driver must present the vehicle registration and personal ID before lock-out service is provided. Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle. If your vehicle will not start, Roadside Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealership. In the U.S., replacement keys made at the customer’s expense will be covered within 10 miles (16 km). 504 (cid:127) Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow. (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: Installation of your spare tire in good condition 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. (cid:127) Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Additional Services for Canadian Customers (cid:127) Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer-personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip. To request this service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800. We will make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, but it is best to allow three weeks before your planned departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to six per calendar year. 505 (cid:127) Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: In the event of a warranty related vehicle disablement, while en route and over 250 kilometres from original point of departure, you may qualify for trip interruption expense assistance. This assistance covers reasonable reimbursement of up to a maximum of $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) and (C) alternate ground transportation (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist you with some of the unplanned expense you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts and a copy of the repair order are required. Once authorization has been given, your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance. (cid:127) Alternative Service: There may be times, when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance, your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service, and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission of the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. 506 In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty for U.S. customers, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. 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. (cid:127) Telephone number of your location. (cid:127) Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Odometer reading, 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. U.S. customers call Buick Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112, TTY users, call 1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, 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 and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Towing and Road Service Exclusions Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated on a non-public roadway or highway, ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation program. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. 507 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 the same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation and participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer’s area. Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as ‘shuttle service,’ the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. 508 Additional Program Information 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. 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. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. 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 an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be 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. 509 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, 510 and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak®, steering performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral acceleration, is also recorded. 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, (cid:127) (cid:127) as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or (cid:127) as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: (cid:127) 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 (cid:127) 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 has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. 511 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. 512 Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. (cid:127) Try to relax and then check to make sure you (cid:127) are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 504 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 513 (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) 514 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 515 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 516 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 call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 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 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, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee 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, CA1-163-005 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. 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. 517 Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals 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. 518 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 356 Accessory Inﬂator ........................................ 434 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 168 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 85 Additives, Fuel ............................................ 359 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 464 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ............ 112 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 374 Air Conditioning ........................................... 170 Air Suspension ............................................ 337 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 182 Readiness Light ....................................... 181 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 510 Airbag System ............................................... 68 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 85 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 76 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 78 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 84 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 76 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 77 Airbag System (cont.) When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 74 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 71 All-Wheel Drive ........................................... 402 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System .................... 293 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ....................... 196 Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 279 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .................................................... 280 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 287 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 187 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels .................................... 459 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 457 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 461 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 458 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 453 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 455 Finish Care .............................................. 458 Finish Damage ......................................... 460 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 456 Leather .................................................... 456 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 460 Tires ........................................................ 460 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 461 519 Appearance Care (cont.) Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 462 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 457 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 459 Ashtray(s) .................................................... 169 Audio System(s) .......................................... 215 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 277 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 279 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 279 Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 280 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 279 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 260 Radio with CD ................................ 217, 228 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 238 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................ 275 Setting the Time ...................................... 217 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 276 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 278 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 280 Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 164 Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................................ 375 Operation ................................................. 114 Battery ........................................................ 396 Electric Power Management ..................... 167 Run-Down Protection ............................... 168 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 321 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 287 Emergencies ............................................ 289 Parking .................................................... 118 System Warning Light .............................. 186 Brake Pedal, Throttle ................................... 112 Brakes ........................................................ 392 Braking ....................................................... 286 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 289 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 108 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 404 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 404 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ..................................... 405 License Plate Lamps ................................ 407 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 407 Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps ............. 405 Buying New Tires ........................................ 427 520 C Calibration .......................................... 124, 126 California Fuel ............................................. 359 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 357 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 474 Carbon Monoxide .............. 102, 122, 325, 339 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 457 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 279 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 279 Cargo Cover ............................................... 147 Cargo Tie Downs ........................................ 148 CD, MP3 ..................................................... 251 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 144 Chains, Tire ................................................. 433 Charging System Light ................................ 185 Check Engine Light ............................................ 190 Gages Warning Light ............................... 196 Check Gas Cap Light .................................. 197 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 364 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 461 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 47 Infants and Young Children ........................ 43 Child Restraints (cont.) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 54 Older Children ........................................... 40 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................. 61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position ................................. 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................. 63 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 52 Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 280 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 169 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .................................... 459 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 458 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 455 Finish Care .............................................. 458 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 453 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 456 Leather .................................................... 456 Tires ........................................................ 460 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 461 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 457 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 459 521 Climate Control System Dual Automatic ......................................... 170 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 175 Rear ........................................................ 176 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 511 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 36 Compass ............................................ 124, 126 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 106 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 286 Convenience Net ......................................... 146 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 189 Heater, Engine ......................................... 112 Cooling System ........................................... 384 Cruise Control ............................................. 159 Cruise Control Light .................................... 194 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 507 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 502 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 502 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 498 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 503 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .................................................. 516 522 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 516 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 516 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 504 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 517 Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 163 Defensive Driving ........................................ 282 Delayed Locking ............................................ 98 Disc, MP3 ................................................... 251 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 357 Dome Lamp Override .................................. 166 Dome Lamps ............................................... 166 Door Delayed Locking ........................................ 98 Locks ......................................................... 96 Power Door Locks ..................................... 97 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ......... 98 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 101 Driver Position, Safety Belt ................................... 24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 198 DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 199 DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 208 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 202 Driving At Night ................................................... 314 City .......................................................... 319 Defensive ................................................. 282 Drunken ................................................... 283 Freeway ................................................... 320 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 323 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 316 Off-Road .................................................. 299 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 330 Winter ...................................................... 325 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 170 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 260 Electric Power Management ........................ 167 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 464 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 465 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 465 Headlamps ............................................... 464 Electrical System (cont.) Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 464 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 471 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 464 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System .................................................... 337 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 374 Battery ..................................................... 396 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 190 Coolant .................................................... 379 Coolant Heater ......................................... 112 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 189 Drive Belt Routing .................................... 492 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 366 Exhaust ................................................... 122 Fan Noise ................................................ 390 Oil ........................................................... 369 Oil Life System ........................................ 372 Overheating ............................................. 382 Reduced Power Light ............................... 195 Starting .................................................... 110 Entry Lighting .............................................. 337 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 337 Exit Lighting ................................................ 337 Extender, Safety Belt ................................... 337 523 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 374 Finish Damage ............................................ 460 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 279 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 154 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 157 Flat Tire ...................................................... 435 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 436 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 450 Fluid Automatic Transmission ............................ 375 Power Steering ........................................ 390 Windshield Washer .................................. 391 Fog Lamps .................................................. 165 Front Axle ................................................... 403 Fuel ............................................................ 358 Additives .................................................. 359 California Fuel .......................................... 359 Check Gas Cap Light .............................. 197 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 363 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 361 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 360 Gage ....................................................... 197 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 358 524 Fuel (cont.) Fuses Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 358 Low Warning Light ................................... 197 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 465 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 465 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 471 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 464 Gage Check Gages Warning Light ..................... 196 Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 189 Fuel ......................................................... 197 Oil Pressure ............................................. 193 Speedometer ........................................... 179 Tachometer .............................................. 179 Voltmeter Gage ........................................ 185 Garage Door Opener .......................... 133, 134 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 358 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 358 Gate Ajar Light ............................................ 196 Glove Box ................................................... 144 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 503 H Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 154 Head Restraints ............................................ 15 Headlamps .................................................. 162 Automatic Headlamp System .................... 164 Bulb Replacement .................................... 404 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 163 Electrical System ..................................... 464 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 157 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 404 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ..................................... 405 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 157 On Reminder ........................................... 163 Heated Seats .................................................. 9 Heater ......................................................... 170 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 195 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 322 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 323 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 364 Release ................................................... 364 Horn ............................................................ 154 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 24 Ignition Positions ......................................... 109 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 43 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 419 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 152 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 166 Cluster ..................................................... 178 Jump Starting .............................................. 397 Keyless Entry System ................................... 93 Keys ............................................................. 91 525 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 412 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 168 Dome ....................................................... 166 Dome Lamp Override ............................... 166 Electric Power Management ..................... 167 Fog .......................................................... 165 Reading ................................................... 167 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 54 License Plate Lamps ................................... 407 Liftgate/Liftglass ........................................... 102 Liftglass/Liftgate ........................................... 102 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 181 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 187 Brake System Warning ............................. 186 Charging System ..................................... 185 Check Gages Warning ............................. 196 Check Gas Cap ....................................... 197 Cruise Control .......................................... 194 Gate Ajar ................................................. 196 Highbeam On .......................................... 195 Low Fuel Warning .................................... 197 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 190 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 182 526 Light (cont.) Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 180 Reduced Engine Power ............................ 195 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 180 Security ................................................... 194 Service All-Wheel-Drive ............................ 196 StabiliTrak® Indicator ................................ 188 StabiliTrak® Service .................................. 188 Tire Pressure ........................................... 189 Lighting Entry ........................................................ 167 Exit .......................................................... 167 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 337 Locking Rear Axle ....................................... 337 Lockout Protection ....................................... 337 Locks Delayed Locking ........................................ 98 Door .......................................................... 96 Lockout Protection ................................... 101 Power Door ............................................... 97 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ......... 98 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 101 Loss of Control ........................................... 337 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 337 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 337 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................ 9 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 482 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 485 At Least Once a Month ............................ 486 At Least Once a Year .............................. 486 Introduction .............................................. 476 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 483 Maintenance Record ................................ 493 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 476 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............................... 491 Owner Checks and Services .................... 485 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 489 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 479 Using ....................................................... 477 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 477 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 190 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ................ 10 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 202 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass .............................................. 126 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass ......................... 124 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 129 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ............... 128 Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 129 Outside Power Mirror ............................... 127 MP3 ............................................................ 251 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 501 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ............................. 260 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 108 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 491 527 O Odometer .................................................... 179 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 179 Off-Road Driving .......................................... 299 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 296 Oil Engine ..................................................... 369 Pressure Gage ......................................... 193 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 372 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 40 Online Owner Center ................................... 501 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 129 Other Warning Devices ................................ 154 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 175 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 168 Outside Convex Mirror .......................................... 129 Curb View Assist Mirror ........................... 128 Heated Mirrors ......................................... 129 Power Mirror ............................................ 127 Overhead Console ....................................... 144 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 485 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 528 Paint, Damage ............................................ 460 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 119 Shifting Out of ......................................... 120 Parking Brake ....................................................... 118 Over Things That Burn ............................ 121 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 182 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 78 Passing ....................................................... 296 Passlock® .................................................... 107 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 168 Door Locks ................................................ 97 Electrical System ..................................... 464 Lumbar Controls .......................................... 9 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 13 Reduced Engine Light .............................. 195 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 110 Seat ............................................................ 8 Steering Fluid .......................................... 390 Windows .................................................. 104 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 39 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............ 98 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 23 Radiator Pressure Cap ................................ 382 Radios ........................................................ 215 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 279 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 279 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 260 Radio with CD ................................ 217, 228 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 238 Rear Seat Audio ...................................... 275 Setting the Time ...................................... 217 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 276 Understanding Reception ......................... 278 Reading Lamps ........................................... 167 Rear Axle .................................................... 402 Locking .................................................... 289 Rear Climate Control System ...................... 176 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 101 Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................ 146 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 36 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 275 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 260 Rear Seat Operation ..................................... 16 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 33 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 158 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ................................................. 126 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ............................. 124 Reclining Seatbacks, Power .......................... 13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 489 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 337 Reduced Engine Power Light ...................... 195 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 93 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ................................................... 94 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 440 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 438 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 407 Replacement, Windshield ............................. 408 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 516 General Motors ........................................ 516 United States Government ....................... 516 529 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ................. 86 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 87 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 110 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............................................... 33 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 504 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 330 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 492 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 123 Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 180 Pretensioners ............................................. 39 Reminder Light ........................................ 180 Care of .................................................... 457 Driver Position ........................................... 24 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 24 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 23 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 36 Safety Belts (cont.) Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 33 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 33 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 39 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 18 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 479 Seats Head Restraints ......................................... 15 Heated Seats ............................................... 9 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...................... 10 Power Lumbar ............................................. 9 Power Reclining Seatbacks ........................ 13 Power Seats ................................................ 8 Rear Seat Operation .................................. 16 Secondary Latch System ............................. 446 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 63 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 61 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 63 Security Light .............................................. 194 Service ........................................................ 356 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 356 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ................................................. 358 530 Service (cont.) All-Wheel-Drive Light ................................ 196 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 357 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 357 Engine Soon Light ................................... 190 Publications Ordering Information ............. 517 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 84 Setting the Time .......................................... 217 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 460 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 119 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 120 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 156 Spare Tire ................................................... 453 Accessory Inﬂator ..................................... 434 Installing .................................................. 440 Removing ................................................ 438 Storing ..................................................... 450 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 474 Speedometer ............................................... 179 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 289 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ........................... 188 StabiliTrak® Service Light ............................. 188 Starting Your Engine ................................... 110 Steering ...................................................... 294 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 277 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 154 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ................... 144 Convenience Net ..................................... 146 Glove Box ................................................ 144 Luggage Carrier ....................................... 145 Overhead Console ................................... 144 Rear Floor Storage Lid ............................ 146 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 329 Sun Visors .................................................. 105 Sunroof ....................................................... 148 Suspension ................................................. 337 Tachometer ................................................. 179 Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps ................................... 405 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 276 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 105 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 106 Passlock® ................................................ 107 Throttle, Adjustable ...................................... 112 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 154 Tire Pressure Light .......................................... 189 531 Towing Recreational Vehicle ................................. 337 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 339 Your Vehicle ............................................. 337 StabiliTrak® System ................................. 289 Traction Transmission Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 375 Transmission Operation, Automatic .............. 114 Trip Odometer ............................................. 179 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 156 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 155 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 278 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 429 Universal Home Remote System ........ 133, 134 Operation ........................................ 135, 140 Tires ........................................................... 411 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 459 Buying New Tires ..................................... 427 Chains ..................................................... 433 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 436 Cleaning .................................................. 460 Different Size ........................................... 428 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 435 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 419 Inﬂator, Accessory .................................... 434 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 425 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 440 Pressure Monitor System ......................... 420 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 440 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 438 Secondary Latch System ......................... 446 Spare Tire ................................................ 453 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 450 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 412 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 416 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 429 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 431 Wheel Replacement ................................. 432 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 426 532 V Vehicle Control ..................................................... 286 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 330 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 208 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 510 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 463 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 463 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 175 Visors .......................................................... 105 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 185 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 176 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 202 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 154 Other Warning Devices ............................ 154 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 431 Different Size ........................................... 428 Replacement ............................................ 432 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 52 Windows ..................................................... 103 Power ...................................................... 104 533 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 459 Replacement ............................................ 408 Washer .................................................... 158 Washer Fluid ........................................... 391 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 408 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 464 Wipers ..................................................... 157 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 158 Winter Driving ............................................. 325 XM Radio Messages ................................... 257 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 280 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 477 534 2007 Buick Rainier Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 8 Rear Seats ............................................. 16 Safety Belts ............................................ 18 Child Restraints ...................................... 40 Airbag System ........................................ 68 Restraint System Check ......................... 86 Features and Controls ................................ 89 Keys ....................................................... 91 Doors and Locks .................................... 96 Windows ............................................... 103 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 105 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 108 Mirrors .................................................. 124 OnStar® System ................................... 129 Universal Home Remote System .......... 133 Storage Areas ...................................... 144 Sunroof ................................................ 148 Instrument Panel ....................................... 149 ................... 152 ................................... 170 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 176 ............ 198 ................................... 215 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 281 Your Driving, the Road, and Towing Your Vehicle ..................................... 282 ................................................. 337 Service and Appearance Care .................. 353 ................................................. 356 ...................................................... 358 ......... 364 ..................................... 402 ............................................. 402 ............................................ 403 Service 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