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Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 15
Safety Belts
............................................ 30
Child Restraints
...................................... 57
Airbag System
........................................ 88
Restraint System Check
....................... 104
Features and Controls
.............................. 107
Keys
..................................................... 109
Doors and Locks
.................................. 114
Windows
............................................... 120
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 122
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 127
Mirrors
.................................................. 142
OnStar
®System
................................... 144
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 147
Storage Areas
...................................... 158
Sunroof
................................................ 169Instrument Panel
....................................... 171
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 174
Climate Controls
................................... 200
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 211
Message Center
................................... 225
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 235
Audio System(s)
................................... 250
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 301
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 302
Towing
................................................. 337
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 351
Service
................................................. 354
Fuel
...................................................... 356
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 362
Bulb Replacement
................................ 399
Windshield Replacement
....................... 404
2007 Buick Rendezvous Owner ManualM
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LPUSH Windshield Washer. See
Windshield Washer on page 180.
CRUISEICruise Control. SeeCruise
Control on page 181.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
and the HUD display
will ash in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it
there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return by itself when you release it.As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow
ashes faster than normal, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 463.
If you have a trailer towing option with added
wiring for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will
ash at a normal rate even if a turn signal bulb
is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal
lamps regularly to make sure they are working.
Turn Signal On Chime
If either turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound to let the driver
know to turn it off.
If you need to leave the signal on for more than
3/4 mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it
back on.
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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Battery Low Warning Message
If you receive this message, the battery in the
remote keyless entry needs to be replaced. See
“Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 111for
instructions.
Parking Lamp Warning Message
If this message appears, one or both of the
vehicle’s parking lamp bulbs needs replacement.
SeeBulb Replacement on page 399for bulb
replacement instructions.United StatesCanada
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Highbeam Out Warning Message
If this message appears, one or both of the
vehicle’s high-beam headlamp bulbs needs
replacement. SeeBulb Replacement on page 399
for more information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center
(DIC), the display is located on the instrument
panel cluster in the tachometer gage. The DIC will
show information about the vehicle and the
surroundings.The DIC is capable of displaying English or
French. To change the language, press and hold
the MODE button until the language you want
is displayed. The MODE button is located on the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering
column. Release the button to set your choice.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 236
to change the display from English to metric.
The DIC contains a compass display to show you
which direction the vehicle is driving. SeeDIC
Compass on page 238for more information.
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Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,
just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When you are turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer will
not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees
or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have
extra wiring.
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you are about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if the
bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing your signal
when they are not. It is important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
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Service........................................................ 354
Accessories and Modications................... 354
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 355
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 355
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 356
Fuel............................................................. 356
Gasoline Octane........................................ 356
Gasoline Specications.............................. 356
California Fuel........................................... 357
Additives................................................... 357
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 358
Filling the Tank......................................... 359
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 361
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 362
Hood Release........................................... 363
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 364
Engine Oil................................................. 365
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 368
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 370Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 372
Engine Coolant.......................................... 375
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 378
Engine Overheating................................... 378
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 380
Cooling System......................................... 381
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 387
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 388
Brakes...................................................... 389
Battery...................................................... 393
Jump Starting............................................ 394
Bulb Replacement....................................... 399
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 399
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 399
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 401
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.................. 402
Replacement Bulbs................................... 404
Windshield Replacement............................ 404
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 404.
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.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 363for more information.
2. Push in on the
headlamp panel and
lift up the headlamp
retaining clip
partway, but do
not remove.
3. Remove the wing stud on the upper, outboard
side of the lamp assembly.
4. Unsnap the headlamp assembly by pulling it
forward, away from the vehicle.
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5. Disconnect the electrical connector by
pulling back on the locking tab, located on
the electrical connector, to separate the
two connectors.
6. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp
housing.8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up
the gray tabs and separate the connector
from the bulb base.
9. Install the appropriate new bulb into the
electrical connector. Push the bulb rmly
enough so that the gray tabs hook over the
tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter
of a turn counterclockwise.
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4. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp
housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up
the tabs and separate the connector from the
bulb base.
7. Install the new bulb into the electrical
connector. Push the bulb rmly enough so
that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall.
9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up
the mounting pin and pushing forward to set
the position.
10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2.
11. Close the liftgate.Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
This procedure is for the liftgate-mounted taillamps
and back-up lamps. To replace one of these bulbs,
do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 118
for more information.
2. Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting
the tabs and pulling the panel off.
3. Remove the seven
wing nuts and the
four outboard nuts
(two at each end).
4. Gently lower the liftgate.
5. Pull the lamp assembly directly rearward from
the vehicle.
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A. Outboard Taillamp
B. Center Taillamp
C. Inboard Back-Up Lamp
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
one-quarter of a turn.7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp
housing.
8. Pull the bulb out of the base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical
connector. Push the bulb rmly enough so
that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and turn the bulb socket clockwise
one-quarter of a turn.
11. Reinstall the lamp assembly on the liftgate.
12. Gently lift the liftgate.
13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four
outboard nuts.
14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by
connecting the tabs.
15. Close the liftgate.
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