Buick 2003 Rendezvous User Manual

Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you
can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key
hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a
tool to force
it could break the key or the ignition
switch.
If none of these works, then your vehicle
needs service.
B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is
off. This position will allow you to turn off
the engine, but still turn the steering wheel. Use
ACCESSORY
if you must have your vehicle in motion
while the engine is
off (for example, if your vehicle
is being ptished OT ioiiv.edj.
C (ON): This is the position that the switch returns to
after you start your engine and release the key.
The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But
even when the engine is not running, you can use
ON to operate your electrical power accessories, and to
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D (START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and ON are
positions that allow you to operate your electrical
accessories, such as the radio.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, the audio system, the
sunroof and the Automatic Level Control will continue to
work up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned
to
OFF and none of the doors are opened.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
- that’s a
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
safety feature. TG restart ?..lhen yeu’re already movinfl
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Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is stopped.
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ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go
of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
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Buick 2003 Rendezvous Specifications

General

Brand	Buick
Model	2003 Rendezvous
Category	Automobile
Language	English