Owner's Manual
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2005 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-20 Child Restraints ...1-43 Airbag System ...1-67 Restraint System Check ...1-83 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 ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-33 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-47 Vehicle Personalization ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 Warning...
2005 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-20 Child Restraints ...1-43 Airbag System ...1-67 Restraint System Check ...1-83 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 ...2-31 OnStar® System ...2-33 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-47 Vehicle Personalization ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... bottom of the vehicle to turn the heater off . 1-5 Turn the knob toward the rear of the switch to decrease lumbar support. The left switch is for the driver's seat and the right switch is turned to turn off when the ignition is turned to OFF and will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the driver's and front passenger's seats. Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located...
... bottom of the vehicle to turn the heater off . 1-5 Turn the knob toward the rear of the switch to decrease lumbar support. The left switch is for the driver's seat and the right switch is turned to turn off when the ignition is turned to OFF and will quickly heat the seat cushions and lower back of the driver's and front passenger's seats. Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located...
Owner's Manual
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Section 2 Features and Controls Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-23 All-Wheel Drive ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-29 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirror ...2-31 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-34 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter...
Section 2 Features and Controls Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-23 All-Wheel Drive ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-29 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirror ...2-31 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-34 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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... out to stop rear passengers from the center mount and swing them from lowering their window. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to let you know that nothing we know that the system has been armed. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we put on top of the windows with the power door lock switch. 2-15 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down...
... out to stop rear passengers from the center mount and swing them from lowering their window. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to let you know that nothing we know that the system has been armed. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we put on top of the windows with the power door lock switch. 2-15 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down...
Owner's Manual
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... could change the way the engine operates. 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 vehicle. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is a safety feature. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. Starting Your Engine Move your engine might not perform...
... could change the way the engine operates. 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 vehicle. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is a safety feature. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. Starting Your Engine Move your engine might not perform...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil Pressure Message ...3-54 Low Engine Oil Level Message ...3-55 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-55 Low Tire Message ...3-56 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-56 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-56 Check Gas Cap Message ...3-57 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-57 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-58 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-58 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-59 Service Vehicle Soon Message ...3-59 Program Mode Message ...3-60 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning...
... Oil Pressure Message ...3-54 Low Engine Oil Level Message ...3-55 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-55 Low Tire Message ...3-56 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-56 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-56 Check Gas Cap Message ...3-57 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-57 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-58 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-58 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-59 Service Vehicle Soon Message ...3-59 Program Mode Message ...3-60 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning...
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.../Cupholders. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Hood Release on page 3-64. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Glove Box on page 2-40. D. Instrument Panel Outlets. Ignition Switch. See Front Armrest Storage Area on page 2-38. 3-5 See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-27, Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-26, Cell Phone Storage Area on page 2-39, Floor Console Storage Area...
.../Cupholders. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Hood Release on page 3-64. Instrument Panel Switchbank. See Glove Box on page 2-40. D. Instrument Panel Outlets. Ignition Switch. See Front Armrest Storage Area on page 2-38. 3-5 See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-27, Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-26, Cell Phone Storage Area on page 2-39, Floor Console Storage Area...
Owner's Manual
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When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on or off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you know that could obstruct airflow to cool down. The fan must be used with vent and bi-level...
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on or off. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you know that could obstruct airflow to cool down. The fan must be used with vent and bi-level...
Owner's Manual
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... with the recirculation mode. For more quickly. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on or off . Temperature Control: Use the DRIVER knob to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. VENT: Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off . Cooler air is pressed, an indicator light will be used to select defog. When the button...
... with the recirculation mode. For more quickly. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on or off . Temperature Control: Use the DRIVER knob to increase or decrease the air temperature inside your vehicle. VENT: Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off . Cooler air is pressed, an indicator light will be used to select defog. When the button...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle's speakers and the rear seat passengers are listening to the RSE system through the wired headphone jacks on page 3-130 for rear seat passengers only. Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use the headphones, turn the switch to save the battery power if the DVD system is displayed on the front audio... driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to be inoperable when the vehicle is designed for more information. The headphones will shut off , or if the headphones are located below the overhead RSE control panel. Before You Drive ...
...vehicle's speakers and the rear seat passengers are listening to the RSE system through the wired headphone jacks on page 3-130 for rear seat passengers only. Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use the headphones, turn the switch to save the battery power if the DVD system is displayed on the front audio... driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to be inoperable when the vehicle is designed for more information. The headphones will shut off , or if the headphones are located below the overhead RSE control panel. Before You Drive ...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the vehicles speakers on and RSE OFF, when it is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play, there may vary when switching between a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette, or auxiliary device. If the hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems excessive, make sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged. Plug the wired headphones (not included) into the jacks on the radio...
... turn the vehicles speakers on and RSE OFF, when it is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play, there may vary when switching between a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette, or auxiliary device. If the hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems excessive, make sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged. Plug the wired headphones (not included) into the jacks on the radio...
Owner's Manual
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... help you understand how your vehicle handles and what you drive more capable for any motor vehicle - passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. Utility vehicles do to make trips safer and avoid the possibility of crash by far, is true for off -road driving, as well as on curves, slippery roads, or hilly terrain. See Safety Belts: They Are for driving in similar situations. This section...
... help you understand how your vehicle handles and what you drive more capable for any motor vehicle - passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. Utility vehicles do to make trips safer and avoid the possibility of crash by far, is true for off -road driving, as well as on curves, slippery roads, or hilly terrain. See Safety Belts: They Are for driving in similar situations. This section...
Owner's Manual
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... , turn off . 2. Tow a trailer. 5-29 If you are parked. Just to be covered by your warranty. If you still have the overheat warning, you can be too serious. If you no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. See Overheated Engine Protection...
... , turn off . 2. Tow a trailer. 5-29 If you are parked. Just to be covered by your warranty. If you still have the overheat warning, you can be too serious. If you no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 3. See Overheated Engine Protection...
Owner's Manual
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... accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-58 Some examples of the tire. The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; The load index can range from A to -width measurements. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to carry a load. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Speed ratings...
... accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-58 Some examples of the tire. The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; The load index can range from A to -width measurements. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to carry a load. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Speed ratings...
Owner's Manual
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... Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor Engine Cooling Fan 2 Engine Cooling Fan 1 Main Battery Fuse for Retained Accessory Power Relay and Accessory Relay Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats, Air Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats and Mirrors and Body Computer Main Battery Fuse for Climate Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning and Body Computer Diode for Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch...
... Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor Engine Cooling Fan 2 Engine Cooling Fan 1 Main Battery Fuse for Retained Accessory Power Relay and Accessory Relay Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats, Air Main Battery Fuse for Power Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats and Mirrors and Body Computer Main Battery Fuse for Climate Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay Main Battery Fuse for Ignition Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning and Body Computer Diode for Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Usage Oxygen Sensor/MAF Sensor Fuel Injectors (Even) Fuel Injectors (Odd) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Passenger's Low-Beam Headlamp Transmission Driver's Low-Beam Headlamp Driver's High-Beam Headlamp Ignition Switch Battery Power Parking Lamps Engine Control Module (ECM) Passenger's High-Beam Headlamp Vent Solenoids DVD Front Fog Lamps Ignition Relay Body Control Module (BCM) S Band All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module Cruise Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar® Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse 5-110
... 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Usage Oxygen Sensor/MAF Sensor Fuel Injectors (Even) Fuel Injectors (Odd) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Passenger's Low-Beam Headlamp Transmission Driver's Low-Beam Headlamp Driver's High-Beam Headlamp Ignition Switch Battery Power Parking Lamps Engine Control Module (ECM) Passenger's High-Beam Headlamp Vent Solenoids DVD Front Fog Lamps Ignition Relay Body Control Module (BCM) S Band All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module Cruise Control Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar® Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse 5-110
Owner's Manual
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... Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-12 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Or, write: General Motors of Canada...
... Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-12 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Or, write: General Motors of Canada...
Owner's Manual
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...26 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-33 Dual Climate Control System ...3-30 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-104 Floor Console Fuse Block ...5-105 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-105 Headlamp Wiring ...5-104 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-104 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-107 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-104 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Battery ...5-41 Change Oil Message ...3-55 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-46 Coolant ...5-25 Coolant Heater ...2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-46 Coolant Temperature Warning...
...26 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-33 Dual Climate Control System ...3-30 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...5-104 Floor Console Fuse Block ...5-105 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-105 Headlamp Wiring ...5-104 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-104 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-107 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-104 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Battery ...5-41 Change Oil Message ...3-55 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-46 Coolant ...5-25 Coolant Heater ...2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-46 Coolant Temperature Warning...
Owner's Manual
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Engine (cont.) Overheating ...Reduced Power Message ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Delay, Headlamp ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 5-28 3-53 2-21 3-17 7-10 3-17 3-18 1-42 3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-21 Finish Damage ...5-101 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-72 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-72 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-88 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-22 Power Steering ...5-36 Windshield Washer ...5-37 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Four-Way Manual Driver Seat ...1-3 Front Armrest Storage Area ...2-40 Front...
Engine (cont.) Overheating ...Reduced Power Message ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Delay, Headlamp ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 5-28 3-53 2-21 3-17 7-10 3-17 3-18 1-42 3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-21 Finish Damage ...5-101 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-72 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-72 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-88 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-22 Power Steering ...5-36 Windshield Washer ...5-37 Fog Lamps ...3-15 Four-Way Manual Driver Seat ...1-3 Front Armrest Storage Area ...2-40 Front...
Owner's Manual
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... Console ...2-39 Rear Convenience Center ...2-44 Rear Storage Area ...2-40 Roof Rack System ...2-40 Stowable Seat ...1-17 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-15 Sunroof ...2-47 Surge Tank Pressure Cap, SGCM Coolant ...3-51 Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ...3-20 T Tachometer ...3-40 Taillamps Back-Up Lamps ...5-52 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-51 TCS Warning Light ...3-45 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-132 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-15 PASS-Key...
... Console ...2-39 Rear Convenience Center ...2-44 Rear Storage Area ...2-40 Roof Rack System ...2-40 Stowable Seat ...1-17 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-15 Sunroof ...2-47 Surge Tank Pressure Cap, SGCM Coolant ...3-51 Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ...3-20 T Tachometer ...3-40 Taillamps Back-Up Lamps ...5-52 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-51 TCS Warning Light ...3-45 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-132 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-15 PASS-Key...