BUICK RAINIER 2007 Owner's Manual

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or
Remote Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
Jumper Cable Removal
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All-Wheel Drive
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check uid unless
you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate
reading, the vehicle
should be on a
level surface.If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug
hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to
add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to
raise the level to the bottom of the ller plug hole.
Use care not to overtighten the plug.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle
uid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear
an unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
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How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm)
below the bottom of the ller plug hole, located on
the rear axle.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489.
Front Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle
uid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear
an unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
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If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug
hole, located on the front axle, you may need
to add some lubricant.
When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant
to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the
ller plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the ller plug hole.
What to Use
To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 489.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 407.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps
To replace a bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 364for more information.
2. Remove the grille by grasping and pulling it
forward.
3. Lift the two headlamp retaining clips.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the
vehicle to access the electrical connectors.
5. Remove the cover from the headlamp bulb.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness.
7. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise. Pull the bulb from the
socket.
8. Install the new bulb and turn clockwise to
secure it.
9. Reinstall by reversing Steps 1 through 6.
10. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to
secure the headlamp assembly.
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
To replace a taillamp or turn signal bulb, do
the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on
page 102for more information.
2. Remove the two
screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the
vehicle.
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4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the
three socket retaining screws (B).
5. Remove the socket plate.
6. Holding the socket, pull the old bulb to
release it from the socket.7. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
8. Reinstall the socket plate and tighten the
three screws.
9. Reconnect the wiring harness.
10. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up
the locator pins with the retainers in the
vehicle’s body.
11. Reinstall the two screws and tighten.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding the
license plate lamp lens.
2. Pull the lens away from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping
the bulb straight as you pull it out.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten
the screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Front Parking and
Sidemarker Lamp194
Front Turn Signal Lamp 3757 A
License Plate Lamp W5W
Halogen Headlamps
High-Beam 9005 HB3
Low-Beam 9006 HB4
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps 3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Windshield Replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with an acoustic
windshield. If you ever have to have your
windshield replaced be sure to get an acoustic
windshield so you will continue to have the benets
an acoustic windshield can provide.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 479.
Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the
windshield when no wiper blade is installed could
damage the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch
the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper
arm until it locks into a vertical position.A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking TabD. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
F. Arm Hook
2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot
locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to
release it from the wiper arm hook.
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3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly.
The insert has two notches at one end that are
locked by the bottom claws of the blade
assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert
from the blade assembly.
4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the
insert (D), notched end last, into the end with
two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way
through the blade claws at the opposite
end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off
as the insert is fully inserted.5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the
bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are
properly locked on both sides of the insert slots.
A. Claw in Notch
B. Correct Installation
C. Incorrect Installation
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm
hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in
the hook slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade
assembly onto the windshield.
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Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of
the park rest position.
2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the
backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not
lock in a vertical position, so care should
be used when pulling it away from the vehicle.
3. Rotate the wiper blade assembly, and pull it
off of the wiper arm. Hold the wiper arm in
position and push the blade away from
the wiper arm.4. Replace the wiper blade.
5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park
rest position.
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