automatic transmission BUICK RAINIER 2004 Owner's Guide

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could
be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your
vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking
brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the
engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine
the proper viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-18.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-27.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Oil Filter
L6 89017342 PF61
V8 25010633 PF44
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —
Spark Plugs
L6 25337472 41-981
V8 12571164 41–985
Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831
Windshield Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 22”) — 8–2221
Backglass Wiper Blade (Performance Blade 16”) — 8–2161
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-115
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-116
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-116
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-99
Audio Systems
Radio Personalization.................................3-112
Audio System(s)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Radio with CD............................................3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-84
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-111
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-112
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-114
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-116
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement.................5-58
Backing Up....................................................4-60
Battery..........................................................5-44BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-53
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-36
Before You Drive............................................3-99
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Brake
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brake Adjustment............................................5-43
Brake Fluid....................................................5-41
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-43
Brake Wear...................................................5-43
Brakes..........................................................5-41
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Headlamps.................................................5-54
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71
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Finding a Station............................3-59, 3-70, 3-86
Finish Care....................................................5-97
Finish Damage...............................................5-99
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-116
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-79
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-39
Windshield Washer......................................5-40
FM Stereo....................................................3-114
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Following Distance..........................................4-60
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Front Storage Area.........................................2-41
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-42Fuel Information..............................................3-45
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-54
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-102
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-34
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-29
Tachometer.................................................3-29
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-32
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-36
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-41
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-39
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-18
Glove Box.....................................................2-40
GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities............................................. 7-6
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Tire Terminology and Denitions........................5-64
Tires.............................................................5-59
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-79
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Spare Tire..................................................5-92
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Torque Lock...................................................2-28
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-57
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-45
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-53
Your Vehicle...............................................4-45
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-58
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-63Transfer Case................................................5-51
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Travel Note Recorder......................................2-41
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-18
Trip Information..............................................3-44
Trip Odometer................................................3-29
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-53
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-60
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Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-114
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-5
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-75
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-94
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-39
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-96
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