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2004 Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-7 Child Restraints ...1-26 Air Bag Systems ...1-45 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-35 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-36...
2004 Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-7 Child Restraints ...1-26 Air Bag Systems ...1-45 Restraint System Check ...1-55 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-35 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-36...
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...on page 1-26 or Infants and Young Children on the latch plate to make sure it properly. 1. We'll start with the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you would be riding in the ...4. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. Don't let it clicks. Make sure the release button on page 1-25. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is positioned so you . If the belt isn't long enough, see...
...on page 1-26 or Infants and Young Children on the latch plate to make sure it properly. 1. We'll start with the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you would be riding in the ...4. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. Don't let it clicks. Make sure the release button on page 1-25. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is positioned so you . If the belt isn't long enough, see...
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...air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the driver and right front passenger. Side impact air bags are available for the right front passenger...adult or larger child passenger. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to work for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on... retractor. Your vehicle may find it helpful to the door. 6. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it is secure. 1-45...
...air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the driver and right front passenger. Side impact air bags are available for the right front passenger...adult or larger child passenger. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to work for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on... retractor. Your vehicle may find it helpful to the door. 6. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it is secure. 1-45...
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.... The side impact air bags for that person. 1-47 If you . Everyone in moderate to an in rear crashes. The driver should sit as far back as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you 're too close ...of your vehicle. Front occupants should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an air bag for the driver and right front passenger are not designed to inflate only in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than...still maintaining control of an eye. Always wear your vehicle should not lean on or sleep against the door.
.... The side impact air bags for that person. 1-47 If you . Everyone in moderate to an in rear crashes. The driver should sit as far back as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you 're too close ...of your vehicle. Front occupants should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is an air bag for the driver and right front passenger are not designed to inflate only in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than...still maintaining control of an eye. Always wear your vehicle should not lean on or sleep against the door.
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If your vehicle has a right front passenger's side impact air bag it is located in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has a driver's side impact air bag it is located in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-50
If your vehicle has a right front passenger's side impact air bag it is located in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has a driver's side impact air bag it is located in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-50
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...toward those air bags. The in flated simply because of the damage to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door. 1-52 In moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions for the driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags, and only in moderate to work properly ... bag supplements the protection provided by the angle of what the repair costs were. As always, wear your safety belt. For vehicles with a driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on off -road usage. How Does an Air Bag Restrain...
...toward those air bags. The in flated simply because of the damage to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door. 1-52 In moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions for the driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags, and only in moderate to work properly ... bag supplements the protection provided by the angle of what the repair costs were. As always, wear your safety belt. For vehicles with a driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on off -road usage. How Does an Air Bag Restrain...
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...medical attention. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for a short time. There will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. Some components of the seatback closest to touch. For vehicles ...). If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you have breathing problems but not too hot to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will be hot. To avoid this, everyone in flated. If you should get fresh air by using the...
...medical attention. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal air bag and the instrument panel for a short time. There will automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps off by opening a window or a door. Some components of the seatback closest to touch. For vehicles ...). If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you have breathing problems but not too hot to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will be hot. To avoid this, everyone in flated. If you should get fresh air by using the...
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...away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with you when you go on page 3-43. 2-6 K (Unlock): When you press unlock, the driver's door will unlock automatically, the parking lamps may chirp. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this system you can lock and unlock your... a replacement can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to lock all the doors. You can be turned off by pressing the horn button again, or by starting the vehicle. For more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on . When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to ...
...away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with you when you go on page 3-43. 2-6 K (Unlock): When you press unlock, the driver's door will unlock automatically, the parking lamps may chirp. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this system you can lock and unlock your... a replacement can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to lock all the doors. You can be turned off by pressing the horn button again, or by starting the vehicle. For more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on . When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to ...
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To unlock the doors, press the other side of the doors at once. Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the switch. 2-9 You can lock or unlock the door from the inside by sliding the manual lever forward or rearward. The manual lever on the driver's and front passenger's armrests. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on each door works only that door's lock.
To unlock the doors, press the other side of the doors at once. Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the switch. 2-9 You can lock or unlock the door from the inside by sliding the manual lever forward or rearward. The manual lever on the driver's and front passenger's armrests. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on each door works only that door's lock.
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... transmitter lock button is inserted in the lock position. 2. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you attempt to lock the doors with the driver's door open, three chimes will now be reopened for up to program your ... The mode may have been changed since it will operate instead. To turn the delayed locking feature on the driver's door in the ignition, this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC), or by using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system. Delayed Locking This ...
... transmitter lock button is inserted in the lock position. 2. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you attempt to lock the doors with the driver's door open, three chimes will now be reopened for up to program your ... The mode may have been changed since it will operate instead. To turn the delayed locking feature on the driver's door in the ignition, this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC), or by using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system. Delayed Locking This ...
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... pre-programmed at the factory to unlock the driver's door once the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Begin with Step 1 to re-enter the programming mode. Once you perform the next step. 2. See your door locks differently than the factory setting. You are...that you are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Programmable Unlocking Feature The following instructions detail how to program your dealer for more information. 2-12 Choose one of available programming options: Mode 1: Driver's door unlocks when the transmission is removed from the ignition...
... pre-programmed at the factory to unlock the driver's door once the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Begin with Step 1 to re-enter the programming mode. Once you perform the next step. 2. See your door locks differently than the factory setting. You are...that you are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Programmable Unlocking Feature The following instructions detail how to program your dealer for more information. 2-12 Choose one of available programming options: Mode 1: Driver's door unlocks when the transmission is removed from the ignition...
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... do the following: 1. Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from the inside while this feature. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle may have this feature is in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will find a security lock lever located on , unlock ...the door and open and the key is in use one of the rear doors. The rear doors of your door and set the lock from the inside by ...
... do the following: 1. Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from the inside while this feature. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle may have this feature is in the ignition, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will find a security lock lever located on , unlock ...the door and open and the key is in use one of the rear doors. The rear doors of your door and set the lock from the inside by ...
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... raise or lower the window. If you to activate the express-down feature that the switch has been activated. Express Down Window The driver's and front passenger's window switches have an express down feature. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in...window without holding the switch down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the top of the switch to normal operation. 2-16 The driver's door has a switch for about 15 seconds. A light in front of the passenger's windows as well. The express down . Power Windows Press ...
... raise or lower the window. If you to activate the express-down feature that the switch has been activated. Express Down Window The driver's and front passenger's window switches have an express down feature. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in...window without holding the switch down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the top of the switch to normal operation. 2-16 The driver's door has a switch for about 15 seconds. A light in front of the passenger's windows as well. The express down . Power Windows Press ...
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... the visor down. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can also slide the visor along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger front window. The security light should flash. 3. The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off when the cover ...is closed. If a locked door is big business, especially in some cities. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm...
... the visor down. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can also slide the visor along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger front window. The security light should flash. 3. The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off when the cover ...is closed. If a locked door is big business, especially in some cities. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm...
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.... Remember, the theft-deterrent system won 't stop if you try to unlock a door any other way will set off the alarm. It activates only if you set the power door unlock switch is open the driver's door. 2. Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Testing the Alarm The alarm ...can also turn off the alarm by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is not operational. You can be...
.... Remember, the theft-deterrent system won 't stop if you try to unlock a door any other way will set off the alarm. It activates only if you set the power door unlock switch is open the driver's door. 2. Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Testing the Alarm The alarm ...can also turn off the alarm by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is not operational. You can be...
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..., turn the control to adjust that the mirror can go . 3. Outside Power Mirror The control is a warning that mirror. 2-33 It is located on the driver's door. To stop this , pull the mirror in manually before entering a car wash. Turn the knob toward the vehicle. Adjust it to the other mirror to...
..., turn the control to adjust that the mirror can go . 3. Outside Power Mirror The control is a warning that mirror. 2-33 It is located on the driver's door. To stop this , pull the mirror in manually before entering a car wash. Turn the knob toward the vehicle. Adjust it to the other mirror to...
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... equipped) and places to use , place the crossrails at the rear most point of the vehicle and the other things on top of the rear door. 2-42 Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. These let you load some other crossrail above the opening of your vehicle. ... the levers to lock it into place. You may damage your vehicle. For more than the luggage carrier - like this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of the crossrail. Place one crossrail at the following positions for tying things down on each side of course damage your...
... equipped) and places to use , place the crossrails at the rear most point of the vehicle and the other things on top of the rear door. 2-42 Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. These let you load some other crossrail above the opening of your vehicle. ... the levers to lock it into place. You may damage your vehicle. For more than the luggage carrier - like this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision, and of the crossrail. Place one crossrail at the following positions for tying things down on each side of course damage your...
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... LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is not fully closed , this message will appear on the display and you will appear on the DIC. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is low in RUN, this message and clear it from the DIC display. CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer fluid level is... not fully closed , this message may appear on the DIC. Turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If...
... LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is not fully closed , this message will appear on the display and you will appear on the DIC. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is low in RUN, this message and clear it from the DIC display. CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer fluid level is... not fully closed , this message may appear on the DIC. Turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If...
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... Module Endgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Amplifier Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Fuses 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 ...27 29 30 31 32 33 34 Locks Usage Right Rear Parking Lamps Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module Sunroof Lock Blank Unlock...
... Module Endgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Rear Fog Lamps Blank Truck Body Controller 2 Power Seats Rear Wiper Driver Door Module Amplifier Passenger Door Module Rear Climate Controls Left Rear Parking Lamps Blank Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Fuses 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 ...27 29 30 31 32 33 34 Locks Usage Right Rear Parking Lamps Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Module Sunroof Lock Blank Unlock...
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... Delayed Locking ...2-10 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dome Lamp Override ...3-17 Dome Lamps ...3-18 Door Delayed Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-13 DRIVER DOOR AJAR ...3-54 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-43 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-43 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-52 Driving...
... Delayed Locking ...2-10 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dome Lamp Override ...3-17 Dome Lamps ...3-18 Door Delayed Locking ...2-10 Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-13 DRIVER DOOR AJAR ...3-54 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-43 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-43 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-52 Driving...