Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Vehicle ...281 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...282 Towing ...337 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...353 356 358 364 402 402 403 1 2007 Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...16 Safety Belts ...18 Child Restraints ...40 Airbag System ...68 Restraint System Check ...86 Features and Controls ...89 Keys ...91 Doors and Locks ...96 Windows ...103 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...105 Starting and Operating...
Driving Your Vehicle ...281 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...282 Towing ...337 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...353 356 358 364 402 402 403 1 2007 Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...16 Safety Belts ...18 Child Restraints ...40 Airbag System ...68 Restraint System Check ...86 Features and Controls ...89 Keys ...91 Doors and Locks ...96 Windows ...103 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...105 Starting and Operating...
Owner's Manual
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Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 404 408 408 411 453 463 464 474 Maintenance Schedule ...475 Maintenance Schedule ...476 Customer Assistance Information ...497 Customer Assistance and Information ...498 Reporting Safety Defects ...516 Index ...519 2
Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 404 408 408 411 453 463 464 474 Maintenance Schedule ...475 Maintenance Schedule ...476 Customer Assistance Information ...497 Customer Assistance and Information ...498 Reporting Safety Defects ...516 Index ...519 2
Owner's Manual
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...2 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...110 Starting the Engine ...110 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...112 Engine Coolant Heater ...112 Active Fuel Management™ ...113 Automatic Transmission Operation ...114 Parking Brake ...118 Shifting Into Park (P) ...119 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...120 Parking Over Things That Burn ...121 Engine Exhaust ...122 Running the Engine While Parked ...123 Mirrors ...124 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...124 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...126 Outside Power Mirror ...127 Outside Curb...
...2 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...110 Starting the Engine ...110 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...112 Engine Coolant Heater ...112 Active Fuel Management™ ...113 Automatic Transmission Operation ...114 Parking Brake ...118 Shifting Into Park (P) ...119 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...120 Parking Over Things That Burn ...121 Engine Exhaust ...122 Running the Engine While Parked ...123 Mirrors ...124 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass ...124 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...126 Outside Power Mirror ...127 Outside Curb...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger's window switches have an express-down feature that allows you hold the switch down the top of the side doors. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the switch to open the window slightly. The driver's door also has a switch for each of the switch to lower the window and pull up on page 110. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power...
... passenger's window switches have an express-down feature that allows you hold the switch down the top of the side doors. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the switch to open the window slightly. The driver's door also has a switch for each of the switch to lower the window and pull up on page 110. With power windows, the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
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... like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is allowed to LOCK. 109 It is the position for an extended period of time. Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in ? A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. Using a tool to force it all the way in the accessory ignition position may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is off...
... like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is allowed to LOCK. 109 It is the position for an extended period of time. Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in ? A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. Using a tool to force it all the way in the accessory ignition position may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is off...
Owner's Manual
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... stopped by returning the key to a maximum of the key and accelerator. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the cranking motor to the ACCESSORY or LOCK position. This feature assists in START for long periods of time, by turning the ignition switch to cool down . Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. If the engine does not start and the key is already running.
... stopped by returning the key to a maximum of the key and accelerator. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the cranking motor to the ACCESSORY or LOCK position. This feature assists in START for long periods of time, by turning the ignition switch to cool down . Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. If the engine does not start and the key is already running.
Owner's Manual
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... CD and DVD Player ...279 Fixed Mast Antenna ...279 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...280 Chime Level Adjustment ...280 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...189 Tire Pressure Light ...189 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...190 Oil Pressure Gage ...193 Security Light ...194 Cruise Control Light ...194 Reduced Engine Power Light ...195 Highbeam On Light ...195 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...196 Check Gages Warning Light ...196 Gate Ajar Light ...196 Fuel Gage ...197 Low Fuel Warning Light ...197 Check Gas Cap Light ...197 Driver Information Center (DIC...
... CD and DVD Player ...279 Fixed Mast Antenna ...279 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...280 Chime Level Adjustment ...280 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...189 Tire Pressure Light ...189 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...190 Oil Pressure Gage ...193 Security Light ...194 Cruise Control Light ...194 Reduced Engine Power Light ...195 Highbeam On Light ...195 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...196 Check Gages Warning Light ...196 Gate Ajar Light ...196 Fuel Gage ...197 Low Fuel Warning Light ...197 Check Gas Cap Light ...197 Driver Information Center (DIC...
Owner's Manual
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... Audio System(s) on page 166. J. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 170. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 198. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 158. H. See Windshield Washer on page 277. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 364. F. Audio System. See Hood Release on page 277. See Accessory Power...
... Audio System(s) on page 166. J. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 170. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 198. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 158. H. See Windshield Washer on page 277. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 364. F. Audio System. See Hood Release on page 277. See Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
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... as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • When you enter a vehicle in the center and on the sides of your vehicle. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. • Adding outside of your instrument panel to the...
... as hood-air deflectors, may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • When you enter a vehicle in the center and on the sides of your vehicle. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. • Adding outside of your instrument panel to the...
Owner's Manual
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... acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to your vehicle. Modifications to these systems could lead to come on page 356. 190 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required.
... acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to your vehicle. Modifications to these systems could lead to come on page 356. 190 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required.
Owner's Manual
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... which the plies are , automatic transmission/ transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of a tire's height to the centerline of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall...
... which the plies are , automatic transmission/ transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of a tire's height to the centerline of a motor vehicle with the U.S. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall...
Owner's Manual
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... side that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of a tire. See Inflation - Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for the rear axle. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. The maximum air pressure is designed to the load carrying capacity of the tire. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. The side of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options...
... side that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of a tire. See Inflation - Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for the rear axle. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. The maximum air pressure is designed to the load carrying capacity of the tire. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. The side of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options...
Owner's Manual
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...-style air pressure gage, or a key. 6. The single horn chirp should continue flashing throughout the matching procedure. 4. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off to start over with the driver's side front tire. 5. A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS low tire warning light will need to flash. The double horn chirp and flashing TPMS warning light indicate that the sensor...
...-style air pressure gage, or a key. 6. The single horn chirp should continue flashing throughout the matching procedure. 4. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off to start over with the driver's side front tire. 5. A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS low tire warning light will need to flash. The double horn chirp and flashing TPMS warning light indicate that the sensor...
Owner's Manual
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... Pedal Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 56 58 59 Usage Automatic Shift Lock Control System Transmission Control Module (TCM) Canister Backup Powertrain Control Module 1 Oxygen Sensor Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller 1 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...
... Pedal Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 56 58 59 Usage Automatic Shift Lock Control System Transmission Control Module (TCM) Canister Backup Powertrain Control Module 1 Oxygen Sensor Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller 1 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Usage Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Backup Powertrain Control Module 1 Powertrain Control Module 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 Bank...
... 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 Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Usage Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Backup Powertrain Control Module 1 Powertrain Control Module 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 Bank...
Owner's Manual
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...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Operation ... 462 457 459 169 215 277 279 279 280 279 260 228 238 275 217 276 278 280 164 375 114 B Battery ...Electric Power Management ...Run-Down Protection ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brake Pedal, Throttle ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In, New Vehicle ...Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...License...
...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Operation ... 462 457 459 169 215 277 279 279 280 279 260 228 238 275 217 276 278 280 164 375 114 B Battery ...Electric Power Management ...Run-Down Protection ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brake Pedal, Throttle ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In, New Vehicle ...Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...License...
Owner's Manual
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... ...167 464 465 465 464 Electrical System (cont.) Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Rear Underseat Fuse Block ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Drive Belt Routing ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Oil ...Oil Life System ...Overheating ...Reduced Power Light ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ... 464 471 464 337 374...
... ...167 464 465 465 464 Electrical System (cont.) Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Rear Underseat Fuse Block ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Drive Belt Routing ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Oil ...Oil Life System ...Overheating ...Reduced Power Light ...Starting ...Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety Belt ... 464 471 464 337 374...
Owner's Manual
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F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...Finish Damage ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Flashers, Hazard Warning ...Flash-to-Pass ...Flat Tire ...Flat Tire, Changing ...Flat Tire, Storing ...Fluid Automatic Transmission ...Power Steering ...Windshield Washer ...Fog Lamps ...Front Axle ...Fuel ...Additives ...California Fuel ...Check Gas Cap Light ...Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...Filling Your Tank ...Fuels in Foreign Countries ...Gage ...Gasoline Octane ...374 460 279 154 157 435 436 450 375 390 391 165 403 358 359 359 197 363 361 ...
F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...Finish Damage ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Flashers, Hazard Warning ...Flash-to-Pass ...Flat Tire ...Flat Tire, Changing ...Flat Tire, Storing ...Fluid Automatic Transmission ...Power Steering ...Windshield Washer ...Fog Lamps ...Front Axle ...Fuel ...Additives ...California Fuel ...Check Gas Cap Light ...Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...Filling Your Tank ...Fuels in Foreign Countries ...Gage ...Gasoline Octane ...374 460 279 154 157 435 436 450 375 390 391 165 403 358 359 359 197 363 361 ...
Owner's Manual
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...129 Curb View Assist Mirror ...128 Heated Mirrors ...129 Power Mirror ...127 Overhead Console ...144 Owner Checks and Services ...485 Owners, Canadian ...3 P Paint, Damage ...460 Park (P) Shifting Into ...119 Shifting Out of ...120 Parking Brake ...118 Over Things That Burn ...121 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...182 Passenger Sensing System ...78 Passing ...296 Passlock® ...107 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...168 Door Locks ...97 Electrical System ...464 Lumbar Controls ...9 Reclining Seatbacks ...13 Reduced Engine Light ...195 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...110 Seat ...8 Steering Fluid...
...129 Curb View Assist Mirror ...128 Heated Mirrors ...129 Power Mirror ...127 Overhead Console ...144 Owner Checks and Services ...485 Owners, Canadian ...3 P Paint, Damage ...460 Park (P) Shifting Into ...119 Shifting Out of ...120 Parking Brake ...118 Over Things That Burn ...121 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...182 Passenger Sensing System ...78 Passing ...296 Passlock® ...107 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...168 Door Locks ...97 Electrical System ...464 Lumbar Controls ...9 Reclining Seatbacks ...13 Reduced Engine Light ...195 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...110 Seat ...8 Steering Fluid...
Owner's Manual
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...289 Rear Climate Control System ...176 Rear Door Security Locks ...101 Rear Floor Storage Lid ...146 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...36 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...275 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260 Rear Seat Operation ...16 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...33 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...158 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...126 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...124 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ...13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...489 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...337 Reduced Engine Power Light ...195 Remote Keyless Entry...
...289 Rear Climate Control System ...176 Rear Door Security Locks ...101 Rear Floor Storage Lid ...146 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...36 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...275 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260 Rear Seat Operation ...16 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...33 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...158 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...126 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...124 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ...13 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...489 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...337 Reduced Engine Power Light ...195 Remote Keyless Entry...