service indicator BUICK RAINIER 2007 User Guide

The following chart describes the StabiliTrak®system events and the corresponding messages and lights
that will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
Vehicles with a DIC Vehicles without a DIC Event
StabiliTrak
®
Indicator LightDIC MessageStabiliTrak
®
Indicator LightStabiliTrak
®
Service Light—
Off None Off OffStabiliTrak
®On mode
(System is fully enabled, but
is not actively controlling
vehicle stability).
Solid Traction Control Off Solid Off Traction Control Off Mode
Solid StabiliTrak
®Off Solid OffStabiliTrak
®Off Mode
(StabiliTrak®indicator light
will ash when system rst
enters this mode).
Blinking StabiliTrak
®Active Blinking OffStabiliTrak
®system
activates using engine
speed management, brake
traction control, and/or
stability control.
Solid Service StabiliTrak
®Solid SolidStabiliTrak
®system
is disabled due to a
system fault.
SolidStabiliTrak
®
Not ReadySolid OffStabiliTrak
®system is
disabled due to a failure
to initialize.
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Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing
service if you need to have your disabled vehicle
towed. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 504.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind
a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”
following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your
vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind
a motorhome. The two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy
towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground) and “dolly towing” (towing your
vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with
any of its wheels on the ground. If your vehicle
must be towed, see “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier
in this section.
Notice:Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground, or even with
only two of its wheels on the ground, will
damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an
all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels
will be on the ground.
Electronically Controlled Air
Suspension System
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled air suspension system that automatically
keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload.
The system includes a compressor, two height
sensors, and two air springs supporting the
rear axle.
The system also has an internal clock to prevent
overheating. If the system overheats, all leveling
function stops until the system cools down.
During this time, the indicator light on the air
inator system will be ashing.
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The ignition has to be on for the system to inate,
in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride
height after loading. The system can lower
the vehicle to the standard ride height after
unloading with the ignition on and also for up to
30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
You may hear the compressor operating when you
load your vehicle, and periodically as the system
adjusts the vehicle to the standard ride height.
Load leveling will not function normally with the
inator hose attached to the inator outlet.
Remove the inator hose from the outlet during
loading and unloading.
If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of
time, some bleed down of the suspension is
normal. Upon starting the vehicle, proper height
will be achieved.
Overload Protection
The air suspension system is equipped with
overload protection. Overload protection is
designed to protect the air suspension system,
and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle
is overloaded. When the overload protectionmode is on, it will not allow damage to the air
compressor. However, do not overload the vehicle.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 330.
If the suspension remains at a low height, the rear
axle load has exceeded GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating). When the overload protection mode is
activated, the compressor operates for about
30 seconds to one minute without raising the
vehicle depending on the amount of overload.
This will continue each time the ignition is turned on
until the rear axle load is reduced below GAWR.
Indicator Light
The indicator light on the inator switch in the rear
passenger compartment also serves as an
indicator for internal system error. If the indicator
light is ashing without the load leveling function
or the inator being active, turn off the ignition.
The next day turn on the ignition and check
the indicator light. The vehicle can be driven with
the light ashing, but if it is you should have
the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may
be available in your area. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specications described earlier.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance of
the emission control system may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer
for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This
will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in the brake
system, the brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper
brake uid.
Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in the brake system can damage brake
system parts so badly that they will have to
be replaced. Do not let someone put in the
wrong kind of uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint nish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake uid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 457.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause
a brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
The Tire and Loading Information label (tire
information placard) shows the size of your
vehicle’s original tires and the correct ination
pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they are cold.SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 419. For the
location of the tire and loading information label,
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 330.
Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low
tire pressure condition but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 425andTires on page 411.
Notice:Do not use a tire sealant if your
vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquid
sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor
sensors.
TPMS Sensor Identication Codes
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identication
code. Any time you replace one or more of
the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, the
identication codes will need to be matched to
the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following
order: driver’s side front tire, passenger’s side
front tire, passenger’s side rear tire, and driver’s
side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool.
See your dealer for service.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 356
Accessory Inator........................................ 434
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 168
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 85
Additives, Fuel............................................ 359
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 464
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 112
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 374
Air Conditioning........................................... 170
Air Suspension............................................ 337
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 182
Readiness Light....................................... 181
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 510
Airbag System............................................... 68
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 76
Passenger Sensing System....................... 78
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 84
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 76
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 77Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 74
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 71
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 402
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 293
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light....................... 196
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 279
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 280
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 287
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 187
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 459
Care of Safety Belts................................ 457
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 461
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 458
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 453
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 455
Finish Care.............................................. 458
Finish Damage......................................... 460
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 456
Leather.................................................... 456
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 460
Tires........................................................ 460
Underbody Maintenance........................... 461
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 412
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 168
Dome....................................................... 166
Dome Lamp Override............................... 166
Electric Power Management..................... 167
Fog .......................................................... 165
Reading................................................... 167
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 54
License Plate Lamps................................... 407
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 102
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 102
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 187
Brake System Warning............................. 186
Charging System..................................... 185
Check Gages Warning............................. 196
Check Gas Cap....................................... 197
Cruise Control.......................................... 194
Gate Ajar................................................. 196
Highbeam On.......................................... 195
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 197
Malfunction Indicator................................ 190
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 182Light (cont.)
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 180
Reduced Engine Power............................ 195
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 180
Security................................................... 194
Service All-Wheel-Drive............................ 196
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 188
StabiliTrak®Service.................................. 188
Tire Pressure........................................... 189
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 167
Exit.......................................................... 167
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 337
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 337
Lockout Protection....................................... 337
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................ 98
Door.......................................................... 96
Lockout Protection................................... 101
Power Door............................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 98
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 101
Loss of Control........................................... 337
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 337
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 337
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................ 9
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M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 482
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 485
At Least Once a Month............................ 486
At Least Once a Year.............................. 486
Introduction.............................................. 476
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 483
Maintenance Record................................ 493
Maintenance Requirements...................... 476
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 491
Owner Checks and Services.................... 485
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 489
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 479
Using....................................................... 477
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 477
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 190
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 10
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 202Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 126
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 124
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 129
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 128
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 129
Outside Power Mirror............................... 127
MP3 ............................................................ 251
MyGMLink.com............................................ 501
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 260
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 108
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 491
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O
Odometer.................................................... 179
Odometer, Trip............................................ 179
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 299
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 296
Oil
Engine..................................................... 369
Pressure Gage......................................... 193
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 372
Older Children, Restraints............................. 40
Online Owner Center................................... 501
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 129
Other Warning Devices................................ 154
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 175
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 168
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 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.......................................... 390
Windows.................................................. 104
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 39
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 98
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