seat adjustment BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2006 Owner's Manual

Front Seats......................................................1-3
Manual Seats................................................1-3
Six-Way Power Seats.....................................1-4
Manual Lumbar..............................................1-5
Heated Seats.................................................1-5
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-6
Head Restraints.............................................1-8
Rear Seats.......................................................1-8
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-8
Split Bench Seats...........................................1-8
Captain Chairs.............................................1-14
Stowable Seat..............................................1-18
Safety Belts...................................................1-22
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone................1-22
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts......1-26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.................1-27
Driver Position..............................................1-27
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment.....................1-35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy..................1-36Right Front Passenger Position.......................1-36
Rear Outside Passenger Positions..................1-36
Center Rear Passenger Position.....................1-40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides....................1-42
Safety Belt Pretensioners...............................1-45
Safety Belt Extender.....................................1-45
Child Restraints.............................................1-45
Older Children..............................................1-45
Infants and Young Children............................1-48
Child Restraint Systems.................................1-51
Where to Put the Restraint.............................1-54
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH)......................................1-55
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.........................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position..........................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position............................1-69
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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3. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear oor pins
by pushing down on the rear of the seat.
4. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down.
5. Lift the seatback recliner lever and raise the
seatback until it locks upright.
6. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is
locked upright.
7. Attach the lap belt.
Captain Chairs
If your vehicle has captain’s chairs, the chairs and
seatbacks can be adjusted forward or rearward.
Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs
(Second Row)
To adjust the second row captain’s chairs, use the
adjustment bar located below the front of each seat.
Lift up the lever to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to
make sure it is locked into place.
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatback to be sure it
is locked.
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)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
oor outlets. Use this mode to send air to the rear of
the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free
of objects that could obstruct airow to the rear of
the vehicle.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see “Defogging
and Defrosting” later in this section.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob counterclockwise until it stops to turn
off the fan. The fan must be turned on for the air
conditioning compressor to operate.
@(Recirculation):This mode keeps outside air
from coming in the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or help
heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly.
Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off.
When the button is pressed, an indicator light will
come on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes
on. The recirculation mode can be used with vent
and bi-level modes, but it cannot be used with oor,
defog, defrost or outside air modes.Temperature Control:Use the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature levers to increase or decrease the air
temperature inside your vehicle.
uA/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air-conditioning system on or off. When A/C is
pressed, an indicator light in the button will come on to
let you know that air conditioning is activated.
You may notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed
to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while
still maintaining the selected temperature.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<REAR:Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off approximately
10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on
again, the defogger will only run for approximately
ve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also
be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning
off the engine.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors,
the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button
is pressed.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the
direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block
the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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Chains, Tire...................................................5-67
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-55
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-53
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-46
Tire Pressure System...................................5-59
Check Gas Cap Message................................3-56
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-9
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-51
Infants and Young Children...........................1-48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-55
Older Children.............................................1-45
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position........................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position.........................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-69
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-54
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-27
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-95
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-93Cleaning (cont.)
Leather......................................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-94
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-95
Climate Control System...................................3-28
Dual..........................................................3-30
Dual Automatic............................................3-33
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-36
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-42
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-90
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-7
Convenience Center, Rear...............................2-43
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-46
Engine Temperature Warning Message...........3-52
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
SGCM, Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................3-51
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-38
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-7
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-31
Service Soon Message.................................3-58
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders............................................. 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-99
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-99
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-47
DIC ...........................................................3-64
Memory Seat..............................................2-47
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-36
Visors...........................................................2-15
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-37
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-57Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-66
Different Size..............................................5-64
Replacement...............................................5-66
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-54
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........5-95
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-10
Windshield Replacement..................................5-49
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-9
Fluid..........................................................5-33
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-49
Fuses......................................................5-100
Windshield Wipers......................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-26
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-135
Y
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle.............. 4-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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