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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 ...Message Center ...3-51 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-60 Audio System(s) ...3-74 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 ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...
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 ...Message Center ...3-51 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-60 Audio System(s) ...3-74 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 ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Replacement ...5-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...
Owner's Manual
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...) or so. During this time your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at this breaking-in guideline every time you lose or damage a PASS-Key® III key, see your GM dealer. See Towing a Trailer on , you... these guidelines: • If you turn it off once the key has been programmed. It may not be able to have all-wheel drive, keep your new brake linings are ever driving and the SECURITY message comes on and stays on page 4-38 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your PASS...
...) or so. During this time your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at this breaking-in guideline every time you lose or damage a PASS-Key® III key, see your GM dealer. See Towing a Trailer on , you... these guidelines: • If you turn it off once the key has been programmed. It may not be able to have all-wheel drive, keep your new brake linings are ever driving and the SECURITY message comes on and stays on page 4-38 for the first 500 miles (805 km). Your PASS...
Owner's Manual
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...NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is Stuck in SECOND (2) when you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for normal driving. The repairs would not be covered by your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power for passing...back up rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to REVERSE (R) while your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you could lose control and hit people or objects. You will shift down . REVERSE (R): Use this position, your vehicle ...
...NEUTRAL (N) while the engine is Stuck in SECOND (2) when you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for normal driving. The repairs would not be covered by your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more power for passing...back up rather slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to REVERSE (R) while your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you could lose control and hit people or objects. You will shift down . REVERSE (R): Use this position, your vehicle ...
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...100 Navigation/Radio System ...3-114 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-129 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-132 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-132 Radio Reception ...3-133 Care of the Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Care of the ... 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...
...100 Navigation/Radio System ...3-114 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-129 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-132 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-132 Radio Reception ...3-133 Care of the Cassette Tape Player ...3-134 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-135 Care of the ... 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...
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... you warn others. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on , your turn the flashers off . Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to give your key is in, and even if the key is located on and off. Other Warning... Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you drive. Press the button again to adjust the steering wheel before you can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to lock the wheel in the ignition. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have...
... you warn others. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on , your turn the flashers off . Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to give your key is in, and even if the key is located on and off. Other Warning... Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you drive. Press the button again to adjust the steering wheel before you can raise the steering wheel to the highest level to lock the wheel in the ignition. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you have...
Owner's Manual
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... to turn the cruise control system on. OFF: This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed or to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. On such roads, fast changes in cruise control when the traction control system begins to accelerate. R/A: Move the.... If your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. SET: Press this position to resume a set speed. 3-11 Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you cannot drive safely at the end of the lever, to set a speed.
... to turn the cruise control system on. OFF: This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed or to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. On such roads, fast changes in cruise control when the traction control system begins to accelerate. R/A: Move the.... If your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. SET: Press this position to resume a set speed. 3-11 Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you cannot drive safely at the end of the lever, to set a speed.
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... buckled, • a passenger is detected by the passenger sensing system. 3-51 This message will come on. It gives you 're driving, there may need service. Service Traction System Warning Message Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message If your vehicle is equipped with your traction control system. ... control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on and a chime will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Your vehicle may be a problem with the passenger sensing system, this message is displayed when you important safety and...
... buckled, • a passenger is detected by the passenger sensing system. 3-51 This message will come on. It gives you 're driving, there may need service. Service Traction System Warning Message Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message If your vehicle is equipped with your traction control system. ... control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on and a chime will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. Your vehicle may be a problem with the passenger sensing system, this message is displayed when you important safety and...
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...be serviced by a full-size tire. United States Canada The all-wheel drive system will be disabled until the compact spare tire is replaced by ... the message stays on , or when the rear differential fluid is overheating. If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on page 4-12 for more information. Your PASS-Key® III...ignition is turned to reset the warning message. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on , you will go out when the differential fluid cools. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message PASS-Key® III Security Message United...
...be serviced by a full-size tire. United States Canada The all-wheel drive system will be disabled until the compact spare tire is replaced by ... the message stays on , or when the rear differential fluid is overheating. If you are ever driving and this message comes on and stays on page 4-12 for more information. Your PASS-Key® III...ignition is turned to reset the warning message. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on , you will go out when the differential fluid cools. All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message PASS-Key® III Security Message United...
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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 Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle......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 ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-7 Braking ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Braking in Emergencies ...4-10 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 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 Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Rocking Your Vehicle......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 ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-7 Braking ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Braking in Emergencies ...4-10 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Steering ...4-12...
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...can control. 4-12 If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will activate itself off to protect the system from overheating. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on curves. A lot of physics when driving on wet ice, you turn the front wheels. Steering Power Steering If you lose...extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will keep the vehicle going in a curve, speed is banked, and your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at which...
...can control. 4-12 If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will activate itself off to protect the system from overheating. See All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message on curves. A lot of physics when driving on wet ice, you turn the front wheels. Steering Power Steering If you lose...extended heavy AWD usage, the AWD system will keep the vehicle going in a curve, speed is banked, and your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at which...
Owner's Manual
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... the ground. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with any of its wheels on the ground. If you have an all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with...
... the ground. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with any of its wheels on the ground. If you have an all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with...
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... Care Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-33 Brakes ...5-34 Battery ...5-37 Jump Starting ...5-38 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-45 Taillamps, Turn Signal... Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-62 Buying New Tires ...5-62 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-64 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment...
... Care Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-33 Brakes ...5-34 Battery ...5-37 Jump Starting ...5-38 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-45 Taillamps, Turn Signal... Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-62 Buying New Tires ...5-62 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-64 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment...
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... plug hole. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on page 6-4. All-wheel-drive vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-12. 5-43 All-Wheel Drive If you will need lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case (Power...
... plug hole. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on page 6-4. All-wheel-drive vehicles have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-12. 5-43 All-Wheel Drive If you will need lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. How to Check Lubricant Transfer Case (Power...
Owner's Manual
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... only if its manufacturer recommends it has been driven. It could cause you do not spin the wheels. Use another type of your vehicle, and do find traction devices that manufacturer's instructions. There...64257;t, install them on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on your vehicle is...Continued) 5-67 Tire Chains {CAUTION: Do not use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire chains used or how far it for front-wheel-drive vehicles.
... only if its manufacturer recommends it has been driven. It could cause you do not spin the wheels. Use another type of your vehicle, and do find traction devices that manufacturer's instructions. There...64257;t, install them on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on your vehicle is...Continued) 5-67 Tire Chains {CAUTION: Do not use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire chains used or how far it for front-wheel-drive vehicles.
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... is exposed. 3. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is held firmly in place. Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown 2. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to the jack and raise the jack at Step 3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise until it lifts...
... is exposed. 3. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is held firmly in place. Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown 2. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to the jack and raise the jack at Step 3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise until it lifts...
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.... After installing the compact spare on your vehicle. Notice: When the compact spare is correctly in the message center indicating that the all -wheel drive system in case you will come on the rails. And don't mix your vehicle is off. That can get caught on in flated... rails. It should stop as soon as you can lose air after a time. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on a vehicle with all-wheel drive you need to drive with a compact spare tire installed and the all -wheel drive system is driven for an extended period with light to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so...
.... After installing the compact spare on your vehicle. Notice: When the compact spare is correctly in the message center indicating that the all -wheel drive system in case you will come on the rails. And don't mix your vehicle is off. That can get caught on in flated... rails. It should stop as soon as you can lose air after a time. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on a vehicle with all-wheel drive you need to drive with a compact spare tire installed and the all -wheel drive system is driven for an extended period with light to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so...
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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
... 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
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... and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application Automatic Transaxle - Front Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement Automatic Transaxle - All Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Capacity Wheel Nut Torque 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 18.0 gal 100 ft lb 3.8 L 5.2 L 68.1 L 140 Y 8.1 qt...
... and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application Automatic Transaxle - Front Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement Automatic Transaxle - All Wheel Drive Pan Removal and Replacement Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Capacity Wheel Nut Torque 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 18.0 gal 100 ft lb 3.8 L 5.2 L 68.1 L 140 Y 8.1 qt...
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... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-80 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-77 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-75 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-56 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-135 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-135 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Anti...
... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-80 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-77 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-75 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message ...3-56 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-135 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-135 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Anti...
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... Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-46 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-3 Memory Seat ...2-47 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-56 Center ...3-51 Change Engine Oil ...3-55 Charging System Indicator ...3-53 Check Gas Cap ...3-56 Door Ajar Warning ...3-55 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning...
... Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-46 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-3 Memory Seat ...2-47 Message All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning ...3-56 Center ...3-51 Change Engine Oil ...3-55 Charging System Indicator ...3-53 Check Gas Cap ...3-56 Door Ajar Warning ...3-55 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning...