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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 ...(s) ...3-75 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-55 Appearance Care ...5-95 Vehicle Identification ...5-103 Electrical System...
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 ...(s) ...3-75 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-36 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-55 Appearance Care ...5-95 Vehicle Identification ...5-103 Electrical System...
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... prior to list everything here, we ask that particular area. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. If the cord will be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
... prior to list everything here, we ask that particular area. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. If the cord will be seriously injured. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
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...Lever on page 3-133. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Instrument Panel Outlets. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-7. J. Hood Release. M. Front Armrest Storage. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. E. F. K. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23. O. P. See Automatic Transaxle Operation... 5-11. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Audio System. See Hood Release on page 3-6. Instrument Panel Switchbank. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. D. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-38. I. Glove Box...
...Lever on page 3-133. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. Instrument Panel Outlets. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-7. J. Hood Release. M. Front Armrest Storage. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. E. F. K. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23. O. P. See Automatic Transaxle Operation... 5-11. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Audio System. See Hood Release on page 3-6. Instrument Panel Switchbank. Exterior/Interior Lamps Control. D. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-38. I. Glove Box...
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... on or off . If you do, you know that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help clear...
... on or off . If you do, you know that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help clear...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-16 Engine Oil Life System ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant...
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until ...the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. You or others : • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is not running. You...
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until ...the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. You or others : • Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. • Do not fill a container while it is not running. You...
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At the front of the vehicle, pull up on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on the center of the vehicle. 5-11 After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open the hood, do the following: 2. Then, pull the hood down to the right. 3. Hood Release To open position. Pull the hood release handle, located under the instrument panel on the driver's side of the hood, and push the secondary hood release to close. 1.
At the front of the vehicle, pull up on properly. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on the center of the vehicle. 5-11 After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open the hood, do the following: 2. Then, pull the hood down to the right. 3. Hood Release To open position. Pull the hood release handle, located under the instrument panel on the driver's side of the hood, and push the secondary hood release to close. 1.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood of the 3400 V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood of the 3400 V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you lift the hood of the 3.6L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you lift the hood of the 3.6L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... pressure cap for the 3400 V6 engine and the 3.6L V6 engine are located in it can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. You or others could be tightly installed to a safe place in an emergency. Stop your vehicle is equipped with the overflow tube on... the engine if you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in different areas of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. If you see or hear steam coming from overheating. Engine Overheating You will have an engine coolant temperature warning message on page 3-46. Be sure...
... pressure cap for the 3400 V6 engine and the 3.6L V6 engine are located in it can burn you badly, even if you open the hood. You or others could be tightly installed to a safe place in an emergency. Stop your vehicle is equipped with the overflow tube on... the engine if you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in different areas of steam or coolant before you just open the hood. If you see or hear steam coming from overheating. Engine Overheating You will have an engine coolant temperature warning message on page 3-46. Be sure...
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... cools down. Just to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in traffic. otherwise, shift to be too serious. If the warning does not come back on driving...
... cools down. Just to the highest gear while driving - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Also, see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in traffic. otherwise, shift to be too serious. If the warning does not come back on driving...
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... will see: 3400 V6 engine 5-30 See Engine Oil on to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be driven to lift the hood, here is what you will also indicate an overheat condition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in power and engine performance. In...
... will see: 3400 V6 engine 5-30 See Engine Oil on to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be driven to lift the hood, here is what you will also indicate an overheat condition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in power and engine performance. In...
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... Cap B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not, you could lose all coolant. If it is not running and can be at the pressure...
... Cap B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not, you could lose all coolant. If it is not running and can be at the pressure...
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...: An electric fan can injure you leave your radio or other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on location. Open the hood on the other accessories on during the jump starting your battery for jump starting terminal for more information on that vehicle.
...: An electric fan can injure you leave your radio or other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on location. Open the hood on the other accessories on during the jump starting your battery for jump starting terminal for more information on that vehicle.
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Be sure to separate the two connectors. 5-49 Open the hood. See Hood Release on the bulb package. 3. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Disconnect ...
Be sure to separate the two connectors. 5-49 Open the hood. See Hood Release on the bulb package. 3. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Disconnect ...
Owner's Manual
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... torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats and liftgate hinges. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system...
... torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Inspect other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Inspect all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats and liftgate hinges. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system...
Owner's Manual
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...-LB. Usage Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 992887...
...-LB. Usage Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 992887...
Owner's Manual
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... Chains, Tire ...5-70 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-55 Charging System Indicator Message ...3-53 Check Engine Light ...3-46 Tire Pressure System ...5-62 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-101 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-48 Child Restraints (cont.) Infants and Young Children ...1-45 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for...
... Chains, Tire ...5-70 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-55 Charging System Indicator Message ...3-53 Check Engine Light ...3-46 Tire Pressure System ...5-62 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-101 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-48 Child Restraints (cont.) Infants and Young Children ...1-45 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for...
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... On Light ...3-49 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...3-61 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-35 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-25 I Ignition Positions ...Infants and Young...
... On Light ...3-49 Highbeam Out Warning Message ...3-61 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-35 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-25 I Ignition Positions ...Infants and Young...