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2006 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-45 Airbag System ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-87 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 ...2-32 Universal Home Remote System ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-46 Vehicle Personalization ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 ...
2006 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-45 Airbag System ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-87 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 ...2-32 Universal Home Remote System ...2-34 Storage Areas ...2-38 Sunroof ...2-46 Vehicle Personalization ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-28 ...
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.... Turn the knob toward the front of the switch to ON, unless the switch is for the front passenger's seat. Press the bottom of the switch to turn off . Press the top of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated seats. Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on . Turn the knob toward the rear of the driver's and front passenger's seat.
.... Turn the knob toward the front of the switch to ON, unless the switch is for the front passenger's seat. Press the bottom of the switch to turn off . Press the top of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated seats. Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on . Turn the knob toward the rear of the driver's and front passenger's seat.
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... Starting the 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) ...2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-29 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirror ...2-31 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-32 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Power...
... Starting the 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) ...2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-29 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Power Mirror ...2-31 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-32 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Power...
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... program the transponder value of electrical key codes. When the PASS-Key® III system senses that someone is shown on the Message Center when trying to the system. If your vehicle does start with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. Canadian Owners: If you insert or remove the key from the ignition. If the SECURITY...
... program the transponder value of electrical key codes. When the PASS-Key® III system senses that someone is shown on the Message Center when trying to the system. If your vehicle does start with the PASS-Key® III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. Canadian Owners: If you insert or remove the key from the ignition. If the SECURITY...
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... Reduced Engine Power Message ...3-53 Low Oil Pressure Message ...3-54 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-55 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-55 Check Gas Cap Message ...3-56 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-56 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-57 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-57 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-58 Service Vehicle Soon Message ...3-58 Program Mode Message ...3-59 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ...3-59 Parking Lamp Warning...
... Reduced Engine Power Message ...3-53 Low Oil Pressure Message ...3-54 Change Engine Oil Message ...3-55 Door Ajar Warning Message ...3-55 Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message ...3-55 Check Gas Cap Message ...3-56 PASS-Key® III Security Message ...3-56 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-56 Low Washer Fluid Warning Message ...3-57 Low Fuel Warning Message ...3-57 Low Brake Fluid Warning Message ...3-58 Service Vehicle Soon Message ...3-58 Program Mode Message ...3-59 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low Warning Message ...3-59 Parking Lamp Warning...
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... I. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-101. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. E. J. M. N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Instrument Panel Outlets. Front Armrest Storage. P. Shift Lever. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Cupholders. See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 5-9. F. See Audio System(s) on page 3-20. Ignition Switch. L. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-74. K. B. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on...
... I. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-101. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. E. J. M. N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. Instrument Panel Outlets. Front Armrest Storage. P. Shift Lever. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/Cupholders. See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 5-9. F. See Audio System(s) on page 3-20. Ignition Switch. L. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-74. K. B. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on...
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... a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle to increase or decrease the fan speed. Cooler air is designed to make adjustments to the floor outlets. The system is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to help heat or cool the air inside air escape; The air-conditioning system removes moisture from coming in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off . It...
... a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle to increase or decrease the fan speed. Cooler air is designed to make adjustments to the floor outlets. The system is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to help heat or cool the air inside air escape; The air-conditioning system removes moisture from coming in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off . It...
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... also be used to turn the recirculation mode on . This mode directs most of airflow in your vehicle; To change the direction of the air to the floor outlets. VENT: Press this section. @ (Recirculation): 6 (Floor): This mode keeps outside air from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on or...
... also be used to turn the recirculation mode on . This mode directs most of airflow in your vehicle; To change the direction of the air to the floor outlets. VENT: Press this section. @ (Recirculation): 6 (Floor): This mode keeps outside air from entering your vehicle or help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on or...
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... navigation system manual for any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be caught in features intended to the last radio source that the DVD is available and can never replace your vehicles speakers. If any other reason, try again. • There may have been a problem ...8226; You are driving on a very rough road. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display. If your dealer. When the temperature returns to a DVD Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System, see Rear Seat Entertainment System on...
... navigation system manual for any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be caught in features intended to the last radio source that the DVD is available and can never replace your vehicles speakers. If any other reason, try again. • There may have been a problem ...8226; You are driving on a very rough road. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display. If your dealer. When the temperature returns to a DVD Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment System, see Rear Seat Entertainment System on...
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... forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones will not access XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 3-116 Replace the two AAA batteries in a cool, dry place. You can listen to the RSE system through the wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, if equipped when the following : 1. The transmitters are using the diagram on the left side of...
... forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones will not access XM™ Satellite Radio Service. 3-116 Replace the two AAA batteries in a cool, dry place. You can listen to the RSE system through the wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, if equipped when the following : 1. The transmitters are using the diagram on the left side of...
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... vary when switching between a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette, or auxiliary device. If there is normal. Some amount of the headphones or the remote control. Push the screen away from the RSE system can be a low hissing noise through the wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the same time. If the screen is in the overhead console. RSE will...
... vary when switching between a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette, or auxiliary device. If there is normal. Some amount of the headphones or the remote control. Push the screen away from the RSE system can be a low hissing noise through the wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the same time. If the screen is in the overhead console. RSE will...
Owner's Manual
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...ficantly more about driving in different conditions, this : everyone in various weather conditions. See Safety Belts: They Are for any motor vehicle - passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. To help you drive more safely. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is how we are taking on an important responsibility. Driving Environment You can also help you understand how your vehicle handles and what you...
...ficantly more about driving in different conditions, this : everyone in various weather conditions. See Safety Belts: They Are for any motor vehicle - passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. To help you drive more safely. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is how we are taking on an important responsibility. Driving Environment You can also help you understand how your vehicle handles and what you...
Owner's Manual
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... for service. Do not use of such gasolines. ask the attendant where you use of improper fuel would not be covered under your warranty. 5-6 Some gasolines that will be available in your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that contains methanol. If this occurs, return to your emission control system to work properly...
... for service. Do not use of such gasolines. ask the attendant where you use of improper fuel would not be covered under your warranty. 5-6 Some gasolines that will be available in your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that contains methanol. If this occurs, return to your emission control system to work properly...
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otherwise, shift to get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to NEUTRAL (N); If there is on your vehicle right away. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. Notice: After driving in this for about 10 minutes. The temperature...
otherwise, shift to get service help right away. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to NEUTRAL (N); If there is on your vehicle right away. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. Notice: After driving in this for about 10 minutes. The temperature...
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... are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on a vehicle. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Tire Pressure on page 4-31. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. 5-55 Cords may be made from driving. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the...
... are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on a vehicle. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Tire Pressure on page 4-31. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. 5-55 Cords may be made from driving. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the...
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... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Usage 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
... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Usage 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
Owner's Manual
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...: General Motors of your vehicle. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-14 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Reporting Safety Defects...
...: General Motors of your vehicle. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-14 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Reporting Safety Defects...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil ...5-13 Oil Life System ...5-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-25 Overheating ...5-23 Reduced Power Message ...3-53 Starting ...2-21 Entry Lighting ...3-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Delay, Headlamp ...3-17 Exit Lighting ...3-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-45 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-18 Finish Damage ...5-97 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-135 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-69 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-70 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-84 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-32 Windshield Washer ...5-33 Fog...
... Oil ...5-13 Oil Life System ...5-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-25 Overheating ...5-23 Reduced Power Message ...3-53 Starting ...2-21 Entry Lighting ...3-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...7-9 Exit Delay, Headlamp ...3-17 Exit Lighting ...3-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-45 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-18 Finish Damage ...5-97 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-135 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-69 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-70 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-84 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-32 Windshield Washer ...5-33 Fog...
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... Lighting ...3-19 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-26 Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-100 Reduced Engine Message ...3-53 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-20 Six-Way Seats ...1-4 Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windows ...2-14 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-45 Program Mode Message ...3-59 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-23 Radios ...3-74 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-135 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual...
... Lighting ...3-19 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-26 Door Locks ...2-9 Electrical System ...5-100 Reduced Engine Message ...3-53 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-20 Six-Way Seats ...1-4 Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windows ...2-14 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-45 Program Mode Message ...3-59 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-23 Radios ...3-74 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-135 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual...
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... Floor Console Storage Area ...2-39 Front Armrest Storage Area ...2-39 Glove Box ...2-38 Overhead Console ...2-39 Rear Convenience Center ...2-43 Rear Storage Area ...2-40 Roof Rack System ...2-40 Stowable Seat ...1-18 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-15 Sunroof ...2-46 Surge Tank Pressure Cap, SGCM Coolant ...3-51 Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ...3-20 T Tachometer ...3-40 Taillamps Back-Up Lamps ...5-48 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-47 TCS Warning Light ...3-45...
... Floor Console Storage Area ...2-39 Front Armrest Storage Area ...2-39 Glove Box ...2-38 Overhead Console ...2-39 Rear Convenience Center ...2-43 Rear Storage Area ...2-40 Roof Rack System ...2-40 Stowable Seat ...1-18 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Sun Visors ...2-15 Sunroof ...2-46 Surge Tank Pressure Cap, SGCM Coolant ...3-51 Switchbanks, Instrument Panel ...3-20 T Tachometer ...3-40 Taillamps Back-Up Lamps ...5-48 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ...5-47 TCS Warning Light ...3-45...