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The 2003 BuickRendezvousOwnerManual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 ...1-22 Safety Belts Child Restraints ...1-49 ...1-74 Air Systems Bag ...1-84 Restraint System Check ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-33 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 5-5 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 5-46 All-Wheel Drive ...Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-55 Appearance Care ...5-87 5-95 Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...5-96 Capacities ana Speciiicaiions ...5- 102 Maintenance...
The 2003 BuickRendezvousOwnerManual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 ...1-22 Safety Belts Child Restraints ...1-49 ...1-74 Air Systems Bag ...1-84 Restraint System Check ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-33 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 5-5 Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 5-46 All-Wheel Drive ...Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-55 Appearance Care ...5-87 5-95 Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...5-96 Capacities ana Speciiicaiions ...5- 102 Maintenance...
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Followthis breaking-in which you get new brake linings. Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for more information. fast or slow for the first miles 200 (322km) orso. Avoid making hard stops for .... 2-20 During this time your speed at any one speed- Don't tow a trailer during break-in. "Towing a See Trailer" in the ignition, you have all-wheel drive, keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken Hard stops with new in. Don't make full-throttle starts. Ignition Positions With the key in the...
Followthis breaking-in which you get new brake linings. Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for more information. fast or slow for the first miles 200 (322km) orso. Avoid making hard stops for .... 2-20 During this time your speed at any one speed- Don't tow a trailer during break-in. "Towing a See Trailer" in the ignition, you have all-wheel drive, keep your new brake linings aren't yet broken Hard stops with new in. Don't make full-throttle starts. Ignition Positions With the key in the...
Owner's Manual
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... you can 't turn it, be sure you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while youturn the key hard. Notice: Don't try to shift to START. IUUL UII LIIC ---nl-w-+-w abbcIcIawI .,.nAnl yr?ual, + , . If ... engine. When the engine starts, release the key. Turn the key only with your vehicle is off the engine, but still turn off (for normal driving. C (ON): This is the position that the switch returns to after you to operate your electrical accessories, such as f your engine warms up to ...
... you can 't turn it, be sure you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while youturn the key hard. Notice: Don't try to shift to START. IUUL UII LIIC ---nl-w-+-w abbcIcIawI .,.nAnl yr?ual, + , . If ... engine. When the engine starts, release the key. Turn the key only with your vehicle is off the engine, but still turn off (for normal driving. C (ON): This is the position that the switch returns to after you to operate your electrical accessories, such as f your engine warms up to ...
Owner's Manual
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... Shifting Out of your veh,,.e t if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to . Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is ...your parking brake and move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you wish. Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could damage your transaxle. Don't shift into... a drive gear while your engine is dangerous. If you're pulling a trailer,see If You Are Stuck: In...
... Shifting Out of your veh,,.e t if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the wheels. To rock your vehicle back and forth to . Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is ...your parking brake and move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you wish. Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could damage your transaxle. Don't shift into... a drive gear while your engine is dangerous. If you're pulling a trailer,see If You Are Stuck: In...
Owner's Manual
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...Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-88 Entertainment System ...3-101 Rear Audio Seat (RSA) ...3-110 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-112 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-113 DVD Distortion ...3-113 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-114 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...14 3-1 Care of Your ...Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-116 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...3-116 XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System...3-116 DAB Radio Antenna System ...3-116 , All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3.52 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-52 Low Fuel Warning Message ...-3-53 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-...
...Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-88 Entertainment System ...3-101 Rear Audio Seat (RSA) ...3-110 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-112 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-113 DVD Distortion ...3-113 Understanding Radio Reception ...3-114 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...14 3-1 Care of Your ...Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-116 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...3-116 XMTMSatellite Radio Antenna System...3-116 DAB Radio Antenna System ...3-116 , All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3.52 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-52 Low Fuel Warning Message ...-3-53 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-...
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... still on page 4-12 for adding washer fluid instructions. If the message stays on . If the warning message is replaced by a full-size tire. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Washer Fluid Warning Message 7 7 LOW WASHER FLUID 1 AWD DISABLE ~~ $4 Canada I United States I I Canada United States Your vehicle ...size tire, you add washer fluid. If it does, it will be disabled until you need to reset the warning message. The all-wheel-drive system will come on and stay on , or when the rear differential fluid is still on after adding fluid, you need to reset ...
... still on page 4-12 for adding washer fluid instructions. If the message stays on . If the warning message is replaced by a full-size tire. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message Low Washer Fluid Warning Message 7 7 LOW WASHER FLUID 1 AWD DISABLE ~~ $4 Canada I United States I I Canada United States Your vehicle ...size tire, you add washer fluid. If it does, it will be disabled until you need to reset the warning message. The all-wheel-drive system will come on and stay on , or when the rear differential fluid is still on after adding fluid, you need to reset ...
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... of a Vehicle ...4-7 Braking ...4-7 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 -4-15 Passing ...Loss of Control ...4-16 Driving at Night ...4-18 4- 1 Section Driving Your Vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-19 City Driving ...4.22 Freeway Driving ...-4-23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-24 Highway Hypnosis ...4.25...
... of a Vehicle ...4-7 Braking ...4-7 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-15 -4-15 Passing ...Loss of Control ...4-16 Driving at Night ...4-18 4- 1 Section Driving Your Vehicle Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-19 City Driving ...4.22 Freeway Driving ...-4-23 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-24 Highway Hypnosis ...4.25...
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...steer but the system will take up to 20 minutes depending on to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will go off . See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on the instrument panel switchbank. To turn the system off, press the TRAC OFF button located on page 3-52. If the ...system is off . All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any time by the driver. When the system cools down can turn the system back...
...steer but the system will take up to 20 minutes depending on to extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will go off . See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on the instrument panel switchbank. To turn the system off, press the TRAC OFF button located on page 3-52. If the ...system is off . All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any time by the driver. When the system cools down can turn the system back...
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... and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed in these ways. See your vehicle with all o its wheels will you 'll want to be towed. See "Dolly Towing" following . e How ...vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as you would prepare your disabled vehicle towed. Don't tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. Be sure you ...
... and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed in these ways. See your vehicle with all o its wheels will you 'll want to be towed. See "Dolly Towing" following . e How ...vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as you would prepare your disabled vehicle towed. Don't tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. Be sure you ...
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.... 4. It can be towed with two of the driver's door. Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all occupants, fuel and cargo. 4-34 Don't tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will be towed with only two of the vehicle, all four... m N E R ' S MANUAL ADDITIONAL FOR F--J COLD TIRE 1 o n n n PRESSURt If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. To dolly tow your vehicle. Put the front wheels on the ground. Release the parking brake. The label shows the size of your original tires...
.... 4. It can be towed with two of the driver's door. Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all occupants, fuel and cargo. 4-34 Don't tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will be towed with only two of the vehicle, all four... m N E R ' S MANUAL ADDITIONAL FOR F--J COLD TIRE 1 o n n n PRESSURt If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. To dolly tow your vehicle. Put the front wheels on the ground. Release the parking brake. The label shows the size of your original tires...
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... can be injured, and both your vehicleand the trailer can be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. This will flash for turns even if the bulbs on Hills m-mYou really should not park your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P)... you might have to park your brakes so much that weighs more than 1,000 Ibs. (450 kg), drive in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel chocks are seeing your instrument panel will also flash, telling other drivers you start to have extra wiring...
... can be injured, and both your vehicleand the trailer can be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. This will flash for turns even if the bulbs on Hills m-mYou really should not park your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P)... you might have to park your brakes so much that weighs more than 1,000 Ibs. (450 kg), drive in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel chocks are seeing your instrument panel will also flash, telling other drivers you start to have extra wiring...
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... ...5-7 Fi!!Ing a Portab!e Fue! Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid ...-5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5.40 Jump Starting ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-48 Headlamps ...5-48 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-50 Taillamps, TLlrn Signa!, and Stop!amps ...5-50 Taillamps...
... ...5-7 Fi!!Ing a Portab!e Fue! Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid ...-5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5.40 Jump Starting ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-48 Headlamps ...5-48 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-50 Taillamps, TLlrn Signa!, and Stop!amps ...5-50 Taillamps...
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However, they have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. If ... Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page6- 15. 5-46 All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine...
However, they have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. If ... Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page6- 15. 5-46 All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine...
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... tighten them tightly as as possible with chains on the front tires for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with the ends securely fastened. Follow that will damage your tires. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Use another type of traction device only...or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it stops. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four (but never on a vehicle ...
... tighten them tightly as as possible with chains on the front tires for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with the ends securely fastened. Follow that will damage your tires. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Use another type of traction device only...or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it stops. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four (but never on a vehicle ...
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...acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line. Keep your compact spare tire or wheel with light to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all -wheel drive you will come on indicating that the all-wheel drive system is normal. Tire chains won 't fit. Notice: You may detect a ...is installed, don't take your compact spare on other vehicles. Don't use tire chains on your vehicle. You may damage your vehicle's all -wheel drive system in the Index for an i extended period with guide rails. Notice; They won 't fit your vehicles driven for more information. Don't...
...acceleration, for 10 seconds, in a straight line. Keep your compact spare tire or wheel with light to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all -wheel drive you will come on indicating that the all-wheel drive system is normal. Tire chains won 't fit. Notice: You may detect a ...is installed, don't take your compact spare on other vehicles. Don't use tire chains on your vehicle. You may damage your vehicle's all -wheel drive system in the Index for an i extended period with guide rails. Notice; They won 't fit your vehicles driven for more information. Don't...
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... ...-6-13 Fuel System inspection ...6-13 ...6-13 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...Throttle System Inspection ...6-14 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) AII-Wheel Drive Inspection ...-6-14 Brake System Inspection ...-6-14 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6-16 F Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment...
... ...-6-13 Fuel System inspection ...6-13 ...6-13 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...Throttle System Inspection ...6-14 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) AII-Wheel Drive Inspection ...-6-14 Brake System Inspection ...-6-14 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Part E: Maintenance Record ...6-16 F Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment...
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...rear drum brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for surface condition. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at transfer case and differential for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. check.... Replace parts as needed . Check parking brake adjustment. Replace any components that have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Check vent hoses at engine oil change intervals, check rear differential and transfer case ...
...rear drum brakes, also inspect drum brake linings for surface condition. Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at transfer case and differential for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. check.... Replace parts as needed . Check parking brake adjustment. Replace any components that have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Check vent hoses at engine oil change intervals, check rear differential and transfer case ...
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... Bags? ...1-77 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-18 ...Locations Overseas All r-4 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46, 5-86 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-52 ...4-12 All-Wheel-Drive(AWD)System Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-91 AM ...3-114 Antenna, Integrated Windshield ...3-116 7 Antenna. XMTMSatellite Radio System...the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2-17 3-25 Ashtrays ...Audio Speakers ...3-103 ...3-69 Audio System(s) ...Audio Systems Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-1 13 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-115 DAB Radio Antenna System ...3-1 16 3-116 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...
... Bags? ...1-77 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-18 ...Locations Overseas All r-4 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46, 5-86 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-52 ...4-12 All-Wheel-Drive(AWD)System Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-91 AM ...3-114 Antenna, Integrated Windshield ...3-116 7 Antenna. XMTMSatellite Radio System...the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2-17 3-25 Ashtrays ...Audio Speakers ...3-103 ...3-69 Audio System(s) ...Audio Systems Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-1 13 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-115 DAB Radio Antenna System ...3-1 16 3-116 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...
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... System ...6-13 6-13 ExhaustSystem ...6-13 Fuel System ...Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-13 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-13 Throttle System ...6-14 Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ...6-14 Instrument Panel 3-36 Cluster ...Overview ...3-4 Switchbank ...3-18 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Integrated Windshield Antenna...
... System ...6-13 6-13 ExhaustSystem ...6-13 Fuel System ...Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-13 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-13 Throttle System ...6-14 Transfer Care (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive ...6-14 Instrument Panel 3-36 Cluster ...Overview ...3-4 Switchbank ...3-18 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Integrated Windshield Antenna...
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...13 Throttle System Inspection ...6-14 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6-14 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) 6-4 Using Your ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance ... Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Operation ...3-32 ManualPassengerSeat ...1-3 Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle ...2-6 MemorySeat ...2-57 Message 3-52 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...Center ...3-47 ChangeEngine Oil ...3-50 3-48 ChargingSystemIndicator ...3-51 Door Ajar Warning ...Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-48...
...13 Throttle System Inspection ...6-14 Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) and Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) All-Wheel Drive Inspection ...6-14 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) 6-4 Using Your ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance ... Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Operation ...3-32 ManualPassengerSeat ...1-3 Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle ...2-6 MemorySeat ...2-57 Message 3-52 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...Center ...3-47 ChangeEngine Oil ...3-50 3-48 ChargingSystemIndicator ...3-51 Door Ajar Warning ...Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-48...
