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 ... 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 ...5-104 Capacities and Speci...
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 ... 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 ...5-104 Capacities and Speci...
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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 ...
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 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., see your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at this time. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY message comes on and stays on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Do not make full-throttle... engine if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you turn the key to have all-wheel drive, keep your dealer for more information. 2-19 Your vehicle is not working properly and must be programmed. Verify the new key has PK3® stamped...
..., see your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at this time. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY message comes on and stays on due to how quickly the key is programmed. 6. Do not make full-throttle... engine if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you turn the key to have all-wheel drive, keep your dealer for more information. 2-19 Your vehicle is not working properly and must be programmed. Verify the new key has PK3® stamped...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal, it will come on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2-26 If you push down with your left foot. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is off before driving. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down on page 3-44. Verify that the all... for extra traction when needed. It is on, the brake system warning light will pop up to brake system parts. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine's driving power is sent to engage or disengage the front axle. See Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake pedal with your...
... brake pedal, it will come on the driver's side of the vehicle. 2-26 If you push down with your left foot. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is off before driving. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down on page 3-44. Verify that the all... for extra traction when needed. It is on, the brake system warning light will pop up to brake system parts. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine's driving power is sent to engage or disengage the front axle. See Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake pedal with your...
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...100 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 Navigation/Radio System ...3-130 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-130 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-132 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-133 Radio Reception ...3-134 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Care of Your ... 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...
...100 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 Navigation/Radio System ...3-130 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-130 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-132 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-133 Radio Reception ...3-134 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Care of Your ... 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...
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..., is open. If it does, it off and then back on , you will be disabled until the compact spare tire is overheating. The all-wheel drive system will be serviced by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. If the warning message is not protected by your dealer. If... is still on after putting on the full-size tire, you turn the ignition off . United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message PASS-Key® III Security Message United States Canada Your vehicle may have this message comes on and stays on...
..., is open. If it does, it off and then back on , you will be disabled until the compact spare tire is overheating. The all-wheel drive system will be serviced by the PASS-Key® III system at this time. If the warning message is not protected by your dealer. If... is still on after putting on the full-size tire, you turn the ignition off . United States Canada If you are ever driving and this message. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message PASS-Key® III Security Message United States Canada Your vehicle may have this message comes on and stays on...
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... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Winter Driving ...4-26 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... ...4-38 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 ...
... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Winter Driving ...4-26 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... ...4-38 Towing a Trailer ...4-38 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 ...
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... system warning message should go off . 4-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any time by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will activate itself off , press the TRAC OFF button...depending on the instrument panel switchbank. If the vehicle is no longer a current need to protect the system from overheating. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on to protect AWD system components. this is off until there is exposed to extended heavy AWD usage, the ...
... system warning message should go off . 4-11 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any time by the driver. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will activate itself off , press the TRAC OFF button...depending on the instrument panel switchbank. If the vehicle is no longer a current need to protect the system from overheating. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on to protect AWD system components. this is off until there is exposed to extended heavy AWD usage, the ...
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... trip, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed with car carrier equipment. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be on the ground. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is ... how far and how long they can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. If you have the proper ...
... trip, you'll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed with car carrier equipment. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be on the ground. See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is ... how far and how long they can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. If you have the proper ...
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...Rotation ...5-64 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-65 Buying New Tires ...5-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-68 Wheel Replacement ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 ...Steering Fluid ...5-36 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-37 Brakes ...5-38 Battery ...5-41 Jump Starting ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Halogen Bulbs ...5-49 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-49 Front Turn Signal, ...
...Rotation ...5-64 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-65 Buying New Tires ...5-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-68 Wheel Replacement ...5-68 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 ...Steering Fluid ...5-36 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-37 Brakes ...5-38 Battery ...5-41 Jump Starting ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Halogen Bulbs ...5-49 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-49 Front Turn Signal, ...
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... you will need lubrication. All-wheel-drive vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of lubricant to use. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...
... you will need lubrication. All-wheel-drive vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of lubricant to use. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...
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...to bring your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Follow that will fit, install them on the front tires for use it 's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your vehicle ...has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on the driver's side. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it to lose control of...
...to bring your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Follow that will fit, install them on the front tires for use it 's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your vehicle ...has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on the driver's side. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it to lose control of...
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Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is exposed. 5-85 If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 3. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 2. To release the spare tire from the spare. 1.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is exposed. 5-85 If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 3. All-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 2. To release the spare tire from the spare. 1.
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Front-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 3. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Position the center lift point of the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the ...
Front-wheel-drive Vehicle shown 3. Lower the jack by turning the folding wrench counterclockwise. Position the center lift point of the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the ...
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... Notice: When the compact spare is driven for an extended period with light to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all -wheel drive system is correctly in a straight line. This action will allow the vehicle to moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in flated. ...your spare with guide rails. The AWD DISABLE message will need it 's best to drive with a compact spare tire installed and the all-wheel drive system in the message center indicating that the all -wheel drive system. Keep your compact spare. Notice: Tire chains will last longer and be 60...
... Notice: When the compact spare is driven for an extended period with light to detect the compact spare tire and disable the all -wheel drive system is correctly in a straight line. This action will allow the vehicle to moderate acceleration, for 10 seconds, in flated. ...your spare with guide rails. The AWD DISABLE message will need it 's best to drive with a compact spare tire installed and the all-wheel drive system in the message center indicating that the all -wheel drive system. Keep your compact spare. Notice: Tire chains will last longer and be 60...
Owner's Manual
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... 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® 5-108
... 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® 5-108
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... 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
... 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
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Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle - Front Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul Automatic Transaxle - 3400 V6 AWD Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul Automatic Transaxle - 3.6L V6 AWD Pan Removal and ...
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle - Front Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul Automatic Transaxle - 3400 V6 AWD Pan Removal and Replacement Complete Overhaul Automatic Transaxle - 3.6L V6 AWD Pan Removal and ...
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... an Airbag Inflates? ...1-76 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-73 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-70 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-26 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Antenna, Integrated Windshield ...3-135 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-135 Anti-Lock Brake System...
... an Airbag Inflates? ...1-76 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-73 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-70 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-26 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-57 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Antenna, Integrated Windshield ...3-135 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-135 Anti-Lock Brake System...
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... ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-46 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Passenger Seat ...1-3 Memory Seat ...2-47 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-57 Center ...3-51 Change Engine Oil ...3-55 Charging System Indicator ...3-53 Door Ajar Warning ...3-56 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-52 Highbeam Out Warning...
... ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-46 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Passenger Seat ...1-3 Memory Seat ...2-47 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-57 Center ...3-51 Change Engine Oil ...3-55 Charging System Indicator ...3-53 Door Ajar Warning ...3-56 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-52 Highbeam Out Warning...