Owner's Manual
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...Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-41 Universal Home Remote System ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-46 Sunroof ...2-50 Vehicle Personalization ...2-51 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights...
...Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-48 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-41 Universal Home Remote System ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-46 Sunroof ...2-50 Vehicle Personalization ...2-51 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... crash or a rollover. To wear it, just attach it is free. If they are located on page 1-62. 1-25 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will order you . To help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in to order it, take them , they activate in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-20. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt...
... crash or a rollover. To wear it, just attach it is free. If they are located on page 1-62. 1-25 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will order you . To help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in to order it, take them , they activate in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-20. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... regular maintenance.) Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag covering (if equipped) on the ceiling near the side windows, the airbag may be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts or LATCH system parts? To help make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates...
... regular maintenance.) Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the side impact airbag covering (if equipped) on the ceiling near the side windows, the airbag may be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts or LATCH system parts? To help make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Features and Controls Starting the Engine ...2-19 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-20 Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 Parking Brake ...2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ...2-29 Automatic...
... 2 Features and Controls Starting the Engine ...2-19 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-20 Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 Parking Brake ...2-24 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ...2-29 Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... Accessory Power (RAP) is in front of the passenger's windows. The controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the window switches on the driver's door. The express-down briefly on the driver's or front passenger's window switch labeled AUTO to prevent passengers from operating the power windows. Press the lockout switch again to return to raise the window. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition...
... Accessory Power (RAP) is in front of the passenger's windows. The controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the window switches on the driver's door. The express-down briefly on the driver's or front passenger's window switch labeled AUTO to prevent passengers from operating the power windows. Press the lockout switch again to return to raise the window. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK and you cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Use the key to LOCK. Ignition Positions B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is a theft-deterrent feature. Once the key is turned from starting. You will work up to 20 minutes or until a door is turned to four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission...
... LOCK and you cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Use the key to LOCK. Ignition Positions B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is a theft-deterrent feature. Once the key is turned from starting. You will work up to 20 minutes or until a door is turned to four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... CD and DVD Player ...3-129 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-130 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-130 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-38 Security Light ...3-39 Cruise Control Light ...3-39 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-40 Highbeam On Light ...3-40 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-41 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-41 Gate Ajar Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-42 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Check Gas Cap Light ...3-42 Driver DIC DIC DIC Information Center (DIC) ...3-43...
... CD and DVD Player ...3-129 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-130 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-130 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-130 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-38 Security Light ...3-39 Cruise Control Light ...3-39 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-40 Highbeam On Light ...3-40 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-41 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-41 Gate Ajar Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-42 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Check Gas Cap Light ...3-42 Driver DIC DIC DIC Information Center (DIC) ...3-43...
Owner's Manual
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.... I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-7. N. Accessory Power Outlet. See Glove Box on page 3-16. See Dome Lamp Override on page 2-46. 3-5 C. F. H. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-18. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. D. G. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 3-19. J. O. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-16. L. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-126. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Hood Release on...
.... I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-7. N. Accessory Power Outlet. See Glove Box on page 3-16. See Dome Lamp Override on page 2-46. 3-5 C. F. H. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 2-18. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. D. G. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 3-19. J. O. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-16. L. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-126. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Hood Release on...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. If the light does not come on page 5-3. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the vehicle, helping...
... your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. If the light does not come on page 5-3. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the vehicle, helping...
Owner's Manual
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... the next ignition cycle. The following are displayed on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you should press the trip stem on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the DIC steering wheel buttons - trip information, fuel information, customization, or select button - will appear on page 5-15 for more information. Also see Engine Oil Life System...
... the next ignition cycle. The following are displayed on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you should press the trip stem on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the DIC steering wheel buttons - trip information, fuel information, customization, or select button - will appear on page 5-15 for more information. Also see Engine Oil Life System...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button. Choose one of the ignition. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default): The parking lamps will flash each time you receive when locking the vehicle with the lock symbol on the DIC. UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors will be unlocked automatically...
... the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button. Choose one of the ignition. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default): The parking lamps will flash each time you receive when locking the vehicle with the lock symbol on the DIC. UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors will be unlocked automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... optional accessories. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-45. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 5-58. 5-56 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire...
... optional accessories. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-45. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 5-58. 5-56 Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire...
Owner's Manual
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... kg). Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at the maximum permissible in which a tire can operate. See Loading Your Vehicle on the other sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. The side of a tire between the tire and the road surface. Tire Pressure on page...
... kg). Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at the maximum permissible in which a tire can operate. See Loading Your Vehicle on the other sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. The side of a tire between the tire and the road surface. Tire Pressure on page...
Owner's Manual
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... Electric Adjustable Pedal Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Fuses 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 56 Usage Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Back-Up Powertrain Control Module 1 Oxygen Sensor Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller Trailer Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition A Blower Motor Ignition B Passenger's Side Trailer Turn Driver's Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Headlamp Driver Module Air Injection Reactor (AIR...
... Electric Adjustable Pedal Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Fuses 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 56 Usage Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Back-Up Powertrain Control Module 1 Oxygen Sensor Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller Trailer Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition A Blower Motor Ignition B Passenger's Side Trailer Turn Driver's Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Headlamp Driver Module Air Injection Reactor (AIR...
Owner's Manual
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... Ignition Coils Canister Vent Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Fuses 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 Usage Back-Up Powertrain Control Module 1 Powertrain Air Conditioning Injector Bank A Trailer Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition A Blower Motor Ignition B Passenger's Side Trailer Turn Driver's Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Transmission Oxygen Sensor Bank B Oxygen Sensor...
... Ignition Coils Canister Vent Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Fuses 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 Usage Back-Up Powertrain Control Module 1 Powertrain Air Conditioning Injector Bank A Trailer Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Ignition A Blower Motor Ignition B Passenger's Side Trailer Turn Driver's Side Trailer Turn Hazard Flashers Transmission Oxygen Sensor Bank B Oxygen Sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited. Please call them at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. You may call us at 1-800...
... call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited. Please call them at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. You may call us at 1-800...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbags? ...1-50 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-13 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-130 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-130 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-34 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...5-90 Care of Safety Belts ...5-88 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-85 Fabric/Carpet ...5-87 Finish Care ...5-89 Finish Damage ...5-92 Instrument Panel...
... Airbags? ...1-50 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-13 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-130 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-130 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-34 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...5-90 Care of Safety Belts ...5-88 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-92 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-89 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-85 Fabric/Carpet ...5-87 Finish Care ...5-89 Finish Damage ...5-92 Instrument Panel...
Owner's Manual
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...40 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-40 Heated Mirrors ...2-40 Power Mirror ...2-39 Overhead Console ...2-47 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii P Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-25 Shifting Out of ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-24 Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Sensing System ...1-56 Passing ...4-16 Passlock® ...2-17 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-95 Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Reduced Engine Light ...3-40 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-18 Seat ...1-2 Steering Fluid...
...40 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-40 Heated Mirrors ...2-40 Power Mirror ...2-39 Overhead Console ...2-47 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii P Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-25 Shifting Out of ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-24 Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-30 Passenger Sensing System ...1-56 Passing ...4-16 Passlock® ...2-17 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-95 Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Reduced Engine Light ...3-40 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-18 Seat ...1-2 Steering Fluid...
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... and Temperature Display ...2-33 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-50 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-40 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-74 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Replacement Bulbs ...5-49 Replacement, Windshield ...5-50 10
... and Temperature Display ...2-33 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-50 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-40 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-74 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-72 Replacement Bulbs ...5-49 Replacement, Windshield ...5-50 10
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle ...1-60 Setting the Time ...3-59 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-91 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-26 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire ...5-85 Accessory Inflator ...5-68 Installing ...5-74 Removing ...5-72 Storing ...5-82 Specifications, Capacities ...5-105 Speedometer ...3-27 StabiliTrak® System ...4-9 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-35 StabiliTrak® Service Light ...3-34 Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-126 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console...
... Vehicle ...1-60 Setting the Time ...3-59 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-91 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-26 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire ...5-85 Accessory Inflator ...5-68 Installing ...5-74 Removing ...5-72 Storing ...5-82 Specifications, Capacities ...5-105 Speedometer ...3-27 StabiliTrak® System ...4-9 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-35 StabiliTrak® Service Light ...3-34 Starting Your Engine ...2-19 Steering ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-126 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console...