battery BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2002 Owner's Guide

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9. Connect the other end of
the negative (
-) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm)
away from the dead
battery, but not near
engine parts that
move. The electrical
connection is just as
good there, and the
chance of sparks getting
back to the battery is
much less.10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
NOTICE:
Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical
shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly.
To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the
cables don't touch each other or any other metal.
The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

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Jumper Cable Removal
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.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its
original position.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-11 Engine Oil
6
-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-17 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)
6
-19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-23 All-Wheel Drive (Option)
6
-25 Engine Coolant
6
-28 Radiator Pressure Cap
6
-28 Power Steering Fluid
6
-29 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-30 Brakes
6
-34 Battery
6
-35 Bulb Replacement6
-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-42 Tires
6
-53 Appearance Care
6
-54 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-56 Care of Safety Belts
6
-56 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
6
-57 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-59 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-60 Underbody Maintenance
6
-60 Chemical Paint Spotting
6
-61 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-62 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-62 Service Parts Identification Label
6
-63 Electrical System
6
-70 Replacement Bulbs
6
-71 Capacities and Specifications
6
-72 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
6
-72 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Underhood Fuse Block
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Automatic Transaxle
Fluid DipstickE. Brake Master Cylinder
F. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
G. Battery
H. Radiator Pressure CapI. Engine Oil Fill Cap
J. Engine Oil Dipstick
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
L. Engine Coolant Reservoir

6-34 Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top
-quality GM brake
parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you need new ones put in
-- be sure you get
new approved GM replacement parts. If you don't, your
brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if
someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes
can change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you've come to expect can change in many other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco
battery. When it's time for a new battery,
get one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco
battery. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for battery location.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

6-35 Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (
-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulbs, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in
the Index.
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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Underhood Fuse Block
This fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on
top of the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for
more information on location.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
To remove the cover, press the two tabs in and lift up
the cover.Mini Fuses Usage
1 Fuel Pump
2 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
3 Horn
4 Engine Controls
- Emissions
and Sensors
5 Power Control Module
(PCM)
- Battery Power

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Mini Fuses Usage
6 Anti
-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Control Module
7 Transaxle Solenoids
8 Spare
9 ABS Solenoid Valves
10 Oxygen
Sensors
- Emissions Control
11 Injectors
12 Spare
13 Engine Controls
14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
15 Passenger's Low
-Beam Headlamp
16 Spare
17 Driver's Low
-Beam Headlamp
18 Driver's High
-Beam Headlamp
19 Ignition Switch Battery Power
20 Parking Lamps
- Front and Rear
21 Air Pump
- Emissions Controls
22 Spare
23 Passenger's High
-Beam HeadlampMini Fuses Usage
24 Spare
25 Spare
26 Front Fog Lamps
27 Ignition Relay, Neutral
Start Switch, Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
28 Battery Control
Module
- Battery Power
29 Spare
30 All
-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module
31 Cruise Control
32 Front Power
Outlets/Lights, OnStar


33 Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
Control System
34 Spare
J
-Style Fuse Usage
35 Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse
36 ABS Motor
37 Spare

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J-Style Fuse Usage
38 Spare
39 Engine Cooling Fan
40 Engine Cooling Fan
41 Main Battery Fuse for Retained
Accessory Power Relay and
Accessory Relay
42 Main Battery Fuse for Heated
Seats, Air
43 Spare
44 Spare
45 Main Battery Fuse for Power
Outlets, Level Control,
Power Seats and Mirrors and
Body computer
46 Spare
47 Main Battery Fuse for HVAC
Blower and Ignition 3 relay
48 Main Battery fuse for Ignition
Switch, Radio, Heads
-Up Display,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
Instrument Cluster, Air
Conditioning and Body ComputerMaxi Breaker Usage
49 Spare
Micro Relay Usage
50 Horn
51 Fuel Pump
52 Air Conditioning Clutch
53 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
54 Low
-Beam Headlamps
55 Parking Lamps
56 High
-Beam Headlamps
57 Fog Lamps
Mini Relay Usage
58 Starter Relay
59 Cooling Fan
60 Ignition 1 Relay
61 Cooling Fan
62 Cooling Fan
63 Air Pump