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2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-47 Air Bag Systems ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-82 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-39 Sunroof ...2-48 Vehicle Personalization ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 ...
2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-47 Air Bag Systems ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-82 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-35 Storage Areas ...2-39 Sunroof ...2-48 Vehicle Personalization ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 ...
Owner's Manual
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... seat will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the switch to its original upright position. 1-6 Release the lever to turn the heater on the outboard side of the switch to lock the seatback where you want it. Press the bottom of the driver's or front passenger's seats. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated seats. Reclining Seatbacks This feature will go to turn the heater off . The left switch...
... seat will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the switch to its original upright position. 1-6 Release the lever to turn the heater on the outboard side of the switch to lock the seatback where you want it. Press the bottom of the driver's or front passenger's seats. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated seats. Reclining Seatbacks This feature will go to turn the heater off . The left switch...
Owner's Manual
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...19 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-19 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Starting Your Engine ...2-21 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-23 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Power Mirror ...2-32 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-33 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System...
...19 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-19 Ignition Positions ...2-20 Starting Your Engine ...2-21 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-23 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Outside Power Mirror ...2-32 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 OnStar® System ...2-33 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System...
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... windows when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when retained accessory power is labeled AUTO. Express-Down Window The driver's window switch also has an express-down positions. This switch is active. In addition, each of any passenger window switch and that window will lower completely. The window will open. To stop rear passengers from lowering their window. The driver can still control all of the switch. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each passenger's door has a window switch. Power Windows The driver's power window switch...
... windows when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when retained accessory power is labeled AUTO. Express-Down Window The driver's window switch also has an express-down positions. This switch is active. In addition, each of any passenger window switch and that window will lower completely. The window will open. To stop rear passengers from lowering their window. The driver can still control all of the switch. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each passenger's door has a window switch. Power Windows The driver's power window switch...
Owner's Manual
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... could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your ignition key to START. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, the power windows, the audio system, the sunroof and the Automatic Level Control will continue to work with the electronics in your battery to be...
... could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) only when your ignition key to START. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, the power windows, the audio system, the sunroof and the Automatic Level Control will continue to work with the electronics in your battery to be...
Owner's Manual
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... 3-8. N. Floor Console Fuse Block. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Hood Release. Q. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5-11. Instrument Panel Outlets. L. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-62. I. M. Audio System. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-21 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-6. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. K. Climate Controls. B. O. See Exterior Lamps...
... 3-8. N. Floor Console Fuse Block. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Hood Release. Q. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 5-11. Instrument Panel Outlets. L. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-62. I. M. Audio System. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-21 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-6. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. K. Climate Controls. B. O. See Exterior Lamps...
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... the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Press this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. The fan must be used with floor, defog, defrost or outside air from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to 0 to turn the recirculation mode on . Temperature Control: Turn the center...
... the instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. Press this mode to send air to the rear of the vehicle. The fan must be used with floor, defog, defrost or outside air from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to 0 to turn the recirculation mode on . Temperature Control: Turn the center...
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... Control: Use the DRIVER knob to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. Use this button to manually change the current mode, select one of the following: VENT: Press this button to increase to decrease the fan speed; When the button is chosen using the temperature knobs. 6 (Floor): 9 (Fan): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on . Air Conditioning: The air-conditioning compressor...
... Control: Use the DRIVER knob to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. Use this button to manually change the current mode, select one of the following: VENT: Press this button to increase to decrease the fan speed; When the button is chosen using the temperature knobs. 6 (Floor): 9 (Fan): Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on . Air Conditioning: The air-conditioning compressor...
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... headphones turn the switch to protect your system from damage. Your DVD system is designed to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" later in this system, see the "Navigation System" manual. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of music you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power...
... headphones turn the switch to protect your system from damage. Your DVD system is designed to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" later in this system, see the "Navigation System" manual. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of music you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power...
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... vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any time by the driver. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on at any action required by pressing the button again. The TRAC OFF light will come on the instrument panel switchbank. During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may be reduced to drive the vehicle as required. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels...
... vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any time by the driver. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on at any action required by pressing the button again. The TRAC OFF light will come on the instrument panel switchbank. During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may be reduced to drive the vehicle as required. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels...
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... will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Fuels in your fuel. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that are not reformulated for service. General Motors does not recommend the use of the emission control system may contain... fuel may be covered under your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of additive required to find. Costly repairs caused by your warranty. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel ...
... will help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. Fuels in your fuel. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that are not reformulated for service. General Motors does not recommend the use of the emission control system may contain... fuel may be covered under your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of additive required to find. Costly repairs caused by your warranty. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that are advertised to help prevent engine and fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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If there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. You may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in traffic Tow a trailer If you 're parked. Climb a long hill on , you 're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). 5-28 If you still have...
If there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. You may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in traffic Tow a trailer If you 're parked. Climb a long hill on , you 're in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). 5-28 If you still have...
Owner's Manual
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... capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Cords may be made from driving. Tire Pressure on page 5-64. 5-62 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of a tire's height to the centerline of the tread. See Inflation - GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. There are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Light Truck...
... capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Cords may be made from driving. Tire Pressure on page 5-64. 5-62 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of a tire's height to the centerline of the tread. See Inflation - GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. There are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Light Truck...
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... a tire between the tire and the road surface. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at which a cold tire may be in which the tire beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars," that...
... a tire between the tire and the road surface. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at which a cold tire may be in which the tire beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called "wear bars," that...
Owner's Manual
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... Headlamp Driver's High-Beam Headlamp Ignition Switch Battery Power Fuse 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 39 40 Usage Parking Lamps-Front and Rear Passenger's High-Beam Headlamp Vent Solenoids DVD Front Fog Lamps Ignition Relay, Neutral Start Switch, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Body Control Module-Battery Power S Band, Remote Digital Radio Receiver All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module Cruise Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar® Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor Engine Cooling Fan Engine Cooling Fan...
... Headlamp Driver's High-Beam Headlamp Ignition Switch Battery Power Fuse 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 39 40 Usage Parking Lamps-Front and Rear Passenger's High-Beam Headlamp Vent Solenoids DVD Front Fog Lamps Ignition Relay, Neutral Start Switch, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Body Control Module-Battery Power S Band, Remote Digital Radio Receiver All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module Cruise Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar® Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor Engine Cooling Fan Engine Cooling Fan...
Owner's Manual
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... Metal Damage ...5-105 Underbody Maintenance ...5-105 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-106 Weatherstrips ...5-102 Arming with the Power Lock Switch ...2-16 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2-16 Ashtrays ...3-28 Audio Speakers ...3-115 Audio System(s) ...3-73 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-129 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-130 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-131 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-131 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...3-132 Navigation/Radio System ...3-112 Radio with Cassette and CD...
... Metal Damage ...5-105 Underbody Maintenance ...5-105 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-106 Weatherstrips ...5-102 Arming with the Power Lock Switch ...2-16 Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter ...2-16 Ashtrays ...3-28 Audio Speakers ...3-115 Audio System(s) ...3-73 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-129 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-130 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-131 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-131 Integrated Windshield Antenna ...3-132 Navigation/Radio System ...3-112 Radio with Cassette and CD...
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...22 Driving with a Trailer ...4-47 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-35 Dual Climate Control System ...3-32 DVD Cleaning Your DVD Player ...Distortion ...Rear Seat Entertainment System ...DVD Messages ...DVD Player ... 3-131 3-129 3-113 3-119 3-116 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-108 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-109 Headlamp Wiring ...5-108 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-109 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-109 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...3-49 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Battery ...5-42 Change Oil Message ...3-53 Check and Service Engine...
...22 Driving with a Trailer ...4-47 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-35 Dual Climate Control System ...3-32 DVD Cleaning Your DVD Player ...Distortion ...Rear Seat Entertainment System ...DVD Messages ...DVD Player ... 3-131 3-129 3-113 3-119 3-116 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-108 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-109 Headlamp Wiring ...5-108 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-109 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-109 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...3-49 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Battery ...5-42 Change Oil Message ...3-53 Check and Service Engine...
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... ...3-72 Express-Down Window ...2-14 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-46 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-19 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ...3-77, 3-89, 3-101 Finding a Station ...3-75, 3-87, 3-99 Finish Care ...5-103 Finish Damage ...5-105 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-76 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-77 Floor Console Fuse Block ...5-110 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-21 Power Steering ...5-36 Windshield Washer ...5-37 FM Stereo ...3-130 Fog Lamps ...3-16...
... ...3-72 Express-Down Window ...2-14 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-46 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-19 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) ...3-77, 3-89, 3-101 Finding a Station ...3-75, 3-87, 3-99 Finish Care ...5-103 Finish Damage ...5-105 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-76 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-77 Floor Console Fuse Block ...5-110 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-21 Power Steering ...5-36 Windshield Washer ...5-37 FM Stereo ...3-130 Fog Lamps ...3-16...
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... All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-55 Center ...3-50 Change Engine Oil ...3-53 Charging System Indicator ...3-52 Door Ajar Warning ...3-54 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-51 Highbeam Out Warning ...3-59 Message (cont.) Low Brake Fluid Warning ...3-57 Low Fuel Warning ...3-56 Low Oil Pressure ...3-52 Low Tire ...3-54 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-56 Park Lamp Warning ...3-59 PASS-Key® III Security ...3-55 Program Mode ...3-58 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning ...3-54 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning ...3-58 Service Traction System Warning ...3-50 Service Vehicle Soon...
... All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-55 Center ...3-50 Change Engine Oil ...3-53 Charging System Indicator ...3-52 Door Ajar Warning ...3-54 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-51 Highbeam Out Warning ...3-59 Message (cont.) Low Brake Fluid Warning ...3-57 Low Fuel Warning ...3-56 Low Oil Pressure ...3-52 Low Tire ...3-54 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...3-56 Park Lamp Warning ...3-59 PASS-Key® III Security ...3-55 Program Mode ...3-58 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning ...3-54 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning ...3-58 Service Traction System Warning ...3-50 Service Vehicle Soon...
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Rear Seat Operation ...1-9 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-38 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-38 Rear Storage Area ...2-40 Rear Window Defogger ...3-31, 3-34, 3-38 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Remote Alarm ...2-6 Remote Control ...3-119 Remote Door Unlock ...3-69 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ...3-58 Removing the Captain's Chairs ...1-15 Removing the Extended Rear ...
Rear Seat Operation ...1-9 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-38 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-38 Rear Storage Area ...2-40 Rear Window Defogger ...3-31, 3-34, 3-38 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-34 Remote Alarm ...2-6 Remote Control ...3-119 Remote Door Unlock ...3-69 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ...3-58 Removing the Captain's Chairs ...1-15 Removing the Extended Rear ...
