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CAUTION:
Lifting
a
vehicle
and
getting
under
it
to
do
maintenance
or
repairs
is
dangerous
without
the
appropriate
safety
equipment
and
training.
The
jack
provided
with
your
vehicle
is
designed
only
for
changing
a
flat
tire.
If
it
is
used
for
anything
else,
you
or
others
could
be
badly
injured
or
killed
if
the
vehicle
slips
of
f
the
jack.
Use
the
jack
provided
with
your
vehicle
only
for
changing
a
flat
tire.
If
a
tire
goes
flat,
the
next
part
shows
how
to
use
your
jacking
equipment
to
change
a
flat
tire
safely.
Changing
a
Flat
Tire
If
a
tire
goes
flat,
avoid
further
tire
and
wheel
damage
by
driving
slowly
to
a
level
place.
Turn
on
your
hazard
warning
flashers.
{
CAUTION:
Changing
a
tire
can
cause
an
injury.
The
vehicle
can
slip
of
f
the
jack
and
roll
over
you
or
other
people.
You
and
they
could
be
badly
injured.
Find
a
level
place
to
change
your
tire.
To
help
prevent
the
vehicle
from
moving:
1.
Set
the
parking
brake
firmly.
2.
Put
the
shift
lever
in
PARK
(P).
3.
Turn
off
the
engine.
To
be
even
more
certain
the
vehicle
won’t
move,
you
can
put
blocks
at
the
front
and
rear
of
the
tire
farthest
away
from
the
one
being
changed.
That
would
be
the
tire
on
the
other
side
of
the
vehicle,
at
the
opposite
end.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
About Driving Your Vehicle
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Four-Way Manual Driver Seat
8
Manual Passenger Seat
8
Manual Lumbar
10
Six-Way Power Seats
10
Rear Seats
13
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Split Bench Seats
13
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
14
Removing the Split Bench Seat
15
Replacing the Split Bench Seat
16
Captain Chairs
18
Second Row
18
Removing the Captain's Chairs
19
Replacing the Captain's Chairs
20
Folding the Seatback
22
Replacing the Stowable Seat
23
Removing the Stowable Seat
23
Safety Belts
25
Why Safety Belts Work
26
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
29
Driver Position
30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
39
Rear Seat Passengers
40
Right Front Passenger Position
40
Center Rear Passenger Position
44
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
47
Safety Belt Extender
51
Child Restraints
52
Older Children
52
Infants and Young Children
54
Child Restraint Systems
58
Where to Put the Restraint
61
Top Strap
61
Top Strap Anchor Location
63
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
68
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
73
Air Bag Systems
75
Where Are the Air Bags
78
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
80
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
81
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
81
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
83
Checking Your Restraint Systems
84
Restraint System Check
84
Features and Controls
87
Keys
89
Remote Keyless Entry System
91
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
92
Remote Alarm
92
Battery Replacement
93
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
93
Doors and Locks
94
Door Locks
94
Rear Door Security Locks
96
Lockout Protection
97
Leaving Your Vehicle
97
Liftgate Release
98
Windows
99
Power Windows
100
Sun Visors
100
Express-Down Window
100
Visor Vanity Mirror
100
Window Lock out
100
Theft-Deterrent Systems
101
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
101
Content Theft-Deterrent
101
Disarming with Your Key
102
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
104
New Vehicle Break-In
104
Ignition Positions
105
Starting Your Engine
106
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
106
Engine Coolant Heater
107
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
107
Automatic Transaxle Operation
108
Warm-Up Shift
110
Shifting into Park (P)
112
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
113
Torque Lock
114
Shifting out of Park (P
114
Engine Exhaust
115
Parking over Things that Burn
115
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
116
Mirrors
117
Manual Rearview Mirror
117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
117
Outside Power Mirror
117
Onstar System
118
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
118
Outside Heated Mirrors
118
Outside Convex Mirror
118
Onstar Services
119
Homelink Transmitter
120
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
122
Using Homelink
122
Resetting Defaults
123
Storage Areas
124
Cell Phone Storage Area
124
Glove Box
124
Overhead Console
124
Storage Compartment
125
Front Armrest Storage Area
125
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
125
Floor Console Storage Area
125
Roof Rack System
126
Rear Storage Area
128
Convenience Net
129
Cargo Cover
129
Rear Convenience Center
129
Stowable Seat
131
Sunroof
132
Vehicle Personalization
133
Headlamp Exit Delay
134
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
135
Delayed Locking
136
Remote Driver Unlock Control
137
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
138
Exiting Programming Mode
139
Instrument Panel
141
Section 3 Instrument Panel
142
Default Chapter
144
Instrument Panel Overview
144
Hazard Warning Flashers
145
Tilt Wheel
146
Other Warning Devices
146
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
147
Windshield Washer
149
Cruise Control
150
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
147
Exterior Lamps
152
Automatic Headlamp System
153
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
153
Lamps on Reminder
153
Fog Lamps
154
Instrument Panel Brightness
154
Interior Lamps
154
Interior Lamps Control
154
Entry Lighting
155
Delayed Lighting
156
Exit Lighting
156
Battery Run-Down Protection
157
Cargo Lamp
157
Front Reading Lamps
157
Rear Reading Lamps
157
Head-Up Display (Hud)
158
Instrument Panel Switchbank
158
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
161
How the System Works
162
Accessory Power Outlets
163
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
164
Climate Control System
164
Climate Controls
164
Defogging and Defrosting
166
Rear Window Defogger
166
Dual Climate Control System
167
Automatic Operation
169
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
169
Manual Operation
170
Operation Tips
172
Outlet Adjustment
172
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
173
Instrument Panel Cluster
174
Speedometer and Odometer
175
Trip Odometer
175
Retro-Active Reset
176
Air Bag Readiness Light
177
Safety Belt Reminder Light
177
Brake System Warning Light
178
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
179
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
180
If the Light Is Flashing
181
If the Light Is on Steady
182
Cruise Control Light
183
Fuel Gage
183
Message Center
184
Service Traction System Warning Message
184
Traction Active Message
185
Change Engine Oil Message
187
Low Engine Oil Level Message
187
Door Ajar Warning Message
188
Low Tire Message
188
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
188
Low Fuel Warning Message
190
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
190
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
191
Service Vehicle Soon Message
191
Program Mode Message
192
Driver Information Center (DIC)
193
Highbeam out Warning Message
193
Compass Variance
194
Parking Lamp Warning Message
193
Driver Information Center (DIC)
195
DIC Controls and Displays
195
DIC Vehicle Personalization
197
Interior Lighting Delay
198
Interior Lighting on
199
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
199
Remote Door Unlock
201
Unlock Feedback
201
Lock Feedback
202
Seat Recall
203
Tilt Mirror
204
Audio System(S)
205
Setting the Time
205
Audio System(S)
206
Radio with CD
206
Setting Preset Stations
207
Finding a Pty Station
208
Using Rds
208
Rds Messages
209
Playing a Compact Disc
210
Radio Messages
210
Radio with Cassette and CD
212
Playing the Radio
213
Finding a Station
214
Playing a Cassette Tape
220
Cassette Tape Messages
221
CD Adapter Kits
221
Radio with Six-Disc CD
223
Setting Preset Ptys (Rds Only)
228
Using Song List Mode
235
Compact Disc Messages
236
Rear Seat Entertainment System
237
Before You Drive
237
Stereo Rca Jacks
238
Audio Speakers
238
Video Screen
239
DVD Player
240
Playing a Disc
241
Remote Control
242
DVD Messages
242
Setup Menu
245
Tips and Trouble
246
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
249
Primary Radio Controls
249
Rear Seat Radio Controls
250
Theft-Deterrent Feature
251
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
252
DVD Distortion
252
Understanding Radio Reception
253
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
253
Fm Stereo
253
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
253
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
254
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
254
Cleaning Your DVD Player
254
Cleaning the Video Screen
255
Integrated Windshield Antenna
255
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
255
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
257
Driving Your Vehicle
257
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
258
Driver Behavior
258
Driving Environment
258
Vehicle Design
259
Defensive Driving
259
Drunken Driving
260
Control of a Vehicle
262
Braking
263
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
264
Braking in Emergencies
265
Traction Control System (TCS)
266
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
267
Steering
267
Steering Tips
268
Steering in Emergencies
269
Off-Road Recovery
270
Passing
270
Loss of Control
272
Driving at Night
273
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
275
Driving through Deep Standing Water
276
Driving through Flowing Water
277
City Driving
277
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
277
Freeway Driving
278
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
279
Highway Hypnosis
280
Hill and Mountain Roads
281
Winter Driving
283
Driving on Snow or Ice
283
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
285
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
287
Towing
288
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
288
Towing Your Vehicle
288
Recreational Vehicle Towing
288
Dinghy Towing
289
Dolly Towing
289
Loading Your Vehicle
290
Automatic Level Control
291
Towing a Trailer
292
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
293
Weight of the Trailer
293
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
294
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
295
Trailer Brakes
295
Safety Chains
295
Driving with a Trailer
296
Following Distance
296
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
297
Backing up
297
Driving on Grades
297
Parking on Hills
298
Maintenance Schedule
299
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
301
Service and Appearance Care
301
Service
303
Doing Your Own Service Work
303
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
304
Fuel
304
Gasoline Octane
304
Gasoline Specifications
305
California Fuel
305
Additives
306
Fuels in Foreign Countries
306
Filling Your Tank
306
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
308
Checking Things under the Hood
309
Hood Release
309
Engine Compartment Overview
310
Engine Oil
312
When to Add Engine Oil
313
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
314
Engine Oil Additives
315
What to Do with Used Oil
316
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
317
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
318
How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
319
Checking the Fluid Level
319
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
320
Engine Coolant
321
What Coolant to Use
322
Checking Coolant
322
Adding Coolant
323
Radiator Pressure Cap
323
Engine Overheating
324
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
324
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
325
Cooling System
326
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
330
Power Steering Fluid
333
Adding Washer Fluid
334
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
334
Windshield Washer Fluid
334
Brakes
335
Brake Fluid
335
What to Add
336
Brake Adjustment
337
Brake Wear
337
Replacing Brake System Parts
337
Battery
338
Vehicle Storage
338
Jump Starting
339
All-Wheel Drive
343
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)
343
Bulb Replacement
344
Halogen Bulbs
345
Headlamps
345
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
346
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
347
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
347
Replacement Bulbs
348
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
349
Tires
350
How to Check
351
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
351
When to Check
351
Check Tire Pressure System
351
Tire Inspection and Rotation
353
When It Is Time for New Tires
354
Buying New Tires
355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
357
Wheel Replacement
357
Tire Chains
358
Used Replacement Wheels
358
Accessory Inflator
359
If a Tire Goes Flat
360
Changing a Flat Tire
361
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
362
Secondary Latch System
367
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
370
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
374
Compact Spare Tire
380
Appearance Care
381
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
382
Using Cleaner on Fabric
382
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
382
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
382
Cleaning Leather
383
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
383
Cleaning Vinyl
383
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
384
Care of Safety Belts
384
Weatherstrips
384
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
384
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
384
Washing Your Vehicle
385
Finish Care
385
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
385
Cleaning Tires
386
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
386
Sheet Metal Damage
387
Finish Damage
387
Underbody Maintenance
387
Chemical Paint Spotting
387
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
388
Vehicle Identification
389
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
389
Service Parts Identification Label
389
Electrical System
389
Add-On Electrical Equipment
389
Headlamp Wiring
390
Windshield Wiper Fuses
390
Power Windows and Other Power Options
390
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
390
Floor Console Fuse Block
391
Underhood Fuse Block
393
Capacities and Specifications
396
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
397
Engine Specifications
397
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
399
Introduction
400
Maintenance Requirements
400
Maintenance Schedule
400
Your Vehicle and the Environment
400
How this Section Is Organized
401
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
402
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
402
Scheduled Maintenance
403
At each Fuel Fill
407
At Least Once a Month
407
At Least Twice a Year
407
Cassette Tape Player Service
407
Engine Coolant Level Check
407
Engine Oil Level Check
407
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
407
Tire Inflation Check
407
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
407
At Least Once a Year
408
Automatic Transaxle Check
408
Body Lubrication Service
408
Key Lock Cylinders Service
408
Spare Tire Check
408
Weatherstrip Lubrication
408
Wiper Blade Check
408
Starter Switch Check
409
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
410
Underbody Flushing Service
410
Engine Cooling System Inspection
411
Exhaust System Inspection
411
Fuel System Inspection
411
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
411
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
411
All-Wheel Drive Inspection
412
Brake System Inspection
412
Throttle System Inspection
412
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
413
Part E: Maintenance Record
414
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
417
Default Chapter
417
Customer Assistance Information
417
Customer Assistance Information
418
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
418
Online Owner Center
419
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
420
Customer Assistance Offices
420
Canada – Customer Assistance
420
United States – Customer Assistance
420
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
421
Roadside Assistance Program
421
Canadian Roadside Assistance
422
Courtesy Transportation
422
Plan Ahead When Possible
423
Transportation Options
423
Reporting Safety Defects
424
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
424
Additional Program Information
424
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
425
Service Manuals
425
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
425
Service Publications Ordering Information
425
Service Bulletins
425
Current and Past Model Order Forms
426
Owner's Information
426
Table of Contents
428
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Buick Rendezvous 2003 Specifications
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Brand
Buick
Model
Rendezvous 2003
Category
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Language
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