service indicator BUICK RAINIER 2007 Owner's 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 Your Vehicle
..... 108
Mirrors
.................................................. 124
OnStar
®System
................................... 129
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 133
Storage Areas
...................................... 144
Sunroof
................................................ 148Instrument Panel
....................................... 149
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 152
Climate Controls
................................... 170
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 176
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 198
Audio System(s)
................................... 215
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 281
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 282
Towing
................................................. 337
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 353
Service
................................................. 356
Fuel
...................................................... 358
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 364
All-Wheel Drive
..................................... 402
Rear Axle
............................................. 402
Front Axle
............................................ 403
2007 Buick Rainier Owner ManualM
1

In many crashes severe enough to inate the
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation. Additional windshield breakage may
also occur from the right front passenger
airbag.
Airbags are designed to inate only once.
After an airbag inates, you will need
some new parts for your airbag system. If you
do not get them, the airbag system will not
be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include airbag modules
and possibly other parts. The service manual
for your vehicle covers the need to replace
other parts.
Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders on page 510.
Let only qualied technicians work on the
airbag system. Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not work properly. See
your dealer for service.
Passenger Sensing System
Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for
the right front passenger’s position. A passenger
airbag status indicator in the rearview mirror will be
visible when you turn your ignition key to START
or RUN.
The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and
off, will be visible during the system check. When
the system check is complete, either the word ON
or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or the symbol
for off, will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 182.
United States
Canada
78

Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming
rearview mirror with a compass and the OnStar®
system.
There are three additional buttons for the OnStar
®
system. See your dealer for more information
on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®.
SeeOnStar®System on page 129for more
information about the services OnStar®provides.
O(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to
the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not,
press and hold the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.
2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the green indicator light turns off.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
There is a compass display in the window in the
upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass
displays a maximum of two characters. For
example, “NE” is displayed for north-east.
124

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 152
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 154
Other Warning Devices............................. 154
Horn.......................................................... 154
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 154
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 155
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 157
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 157
Windshield Wipers..................................... 157
Windshield Washer.................................... 158
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 158
Cruise Control........................................... 159
Headlamps................................................ 162
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 163
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 163
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 164
Fog Lamps................................................ 165
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 166
Dome Lamps............................................. 166
Dome Lamp Override................................ 166
Entry Lighting............................................ 167
Exit Lighting.............................................. 167
Reading Lamps......................................... 167Electric Power Management...................... 167
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 168
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 168
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 169
Climate Controls......................................... 170
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 170
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 175
Rear Climate Control System.................... 176
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators........ 176
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 178
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 179
Trip Odometer........................................... 179
Tachometer............................................... 179
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 180
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 180
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 181
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 182
Charging System Light.............................. 185
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 185
Brake System Warning Light..................... 186
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 187
StabiliTrak
®Service Light........................... 188
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light......................... 188
Section 3 Instrument Panel
149

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).................. 198
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 199
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 202
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 208Audio System(s)......................................... 215
Setting the Time........................................ 217
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 217
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 228
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 238
Using an MP3........................................... 251
XM Radio Messages................................. 257
Navigation/Radio System........................... 260
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 276
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 277
Radio Reception........................................ 278
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 279
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 279
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 279
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 280
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 280
Section 3 Instrument Panel
150

If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will
accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never
put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right
front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag
status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing
child restraint in the right front passenger seat
unless the airbag is off. Here is why:
{CAUTION:
Even though the passenger sensing
system is designed to turn off the
passenger’s frontal airbag if the system
detects a rear-facing child restraint, no
system is fail-safe, and no one can
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual circumstance, even
though it is turned off. We recommend
that rear-facing child restraints be
transported in vehicles with a rear seat
that will accommodate a rear-facing child
restraint, whenever possible.If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag
status indicator, it means that the passenger
sensing system has turned off the right front
passenger’s frontal airbag. SeePassenger Sensing
System on page 78for more on this, including
important safety information.
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the off indicator and the airbag
readiness light ever come on together,
it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. If this ever
happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger seat
may not have the protection of the frontal
airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 181.
184

StabiliTrak®Service Light
This light will come on
briey when the engine
is started.
This light will come on if a problem is detected in
the StabiliTrak
®system.
For more information seeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 289.
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light
This warning light
should come on briey
when the engine is
started.
During most driving conditions, this light will not
come on. If the StabiliTrak
®System is actively
controlling the stability and/or traction of the
vehicle, this light will ash. This is normal.
This light will come on if any portion of the system
has been manually turned off or a problem is
detected in the system.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center, a
message will appear also, seeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 202andStabiliTrak
®
System on page 289for more information.
188

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition,
and emission control
systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
a cleaner environment. The check engine light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after awhile, your emission
controls may not work as well, your fuel
economy may not be as good, and your engine
may not run as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that may not be covered by
your warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of your vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than those of the same
Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect
your vehicle’s emission controls and may
cause this light to come on. Modications to
these systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This may also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 356.
190

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
This message may display and a chime may sound
if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly.
Fully reinstall the fuel cap. SeeFilling the Tank on
page 361. The diagnostic system can determine if
the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. This message remains on until
it is acknowledged and cleared from the DIC display
by pressing any of the DIC buttons or the trip stem.
The DIC message is also cancelled if the ignition is
turned off.
The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon
light may come on again during a second trip if the
fuel cap is still not tightened properly. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 190for more
information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when you momentarily
press the StabiliTrak®button located on the
transmission shift handle. In this mode, stability
control and the brake-traction control are
functional. Engine speed management will be
modied and the driven wheels can spin more
freely. For more details on this mode, see
StabiliTrak
®System on page 289.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime sounds if a
turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km).
Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off
position. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the
trip stem, to acknowledge this message and clear
it from the DIC display.
DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities
that allow you to program some features to
one setting based on your preference. All of the
customizable options listed may not be available
on your vehicle. Only the options available display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
208

Parental Control
This button is located behind the video screen.
Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to
freeze the video and mute the audio. The video
screen will display Parental Control ON and the
power indicator light on the DVD player will ash. It
will also disable all other button operations from the
remote control and the DVD player, with the
exception of the eject button. Press this button
again to restore operation of the DVD player.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP
is active.
Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try to do so.
Headphones
The RSE system includes two sets of wireless
headphones.
Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control.
An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones
when they are on. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See
“Battery Replacement” following for more
information.
Each set of headphones has a volume knob.
To adjust the volume, adjust this knob.
The transmitters are located below the video
display screen. The headphones will shut
off automatically if they lose the signal from the
system after about four minutes to save battery
power. The signal may be lost if the system
is turned off or if the headphones are out of range
of the transmitters.
When using the wired headphones, if the front
seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with
Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite
Radio Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio
for these sources, instead of the DVD or CD
that is currently playing through the RSE.
261