glove box BUICK RAINIER 2006 Owner's Manual

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass.................................................2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-37
Outside Power Mirror....................................2-39
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-40
OnStar
®System.............................................2-41
Universal Home Remote System......................2-43
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-43Storage Areas................................................2-46
Glove Box...................................................2-46
Overhead Console........................................2-47
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-47
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-47
Rear Floor Storage Lid..................................2-48
Convenience Net..........................................2-49
Cargo Cover................................................2-49
Cargo Tie Downs..........................................2-50
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-51
Memory Seat...............................................2-51
Section 2 Features and Controls
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OnStar®System
OnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology, wireless communications, and live advisors
to provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information, and convenience services. If your airbags
deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call
to OnStar
®Emergency where we can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in
the car, call OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can
send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they will get
you the help you need.
A complete OnStar
®User’s Guide and the Terms and
Conditions of the OnStar®Subscription Service
Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box
literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or
www.onstar.ca, contact OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827), or press the blue OnStar®button
to speak to an OnStar®advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service
Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or
www.onstar.ca.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe
and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date
of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the
rst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections
®
Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press
the OnStar®button to speak to an advisor.
Safe and Sound Plan

Advanced Automatic Collision Notication
Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
Remote Diagnostics
Online Concierge
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Directions and Connections®Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Personal Calling
As an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Calling
capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a
wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle.
Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice
commands with no additional contracts and no additional
roaming charges. To nd out more about OnStar
®
Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar®User’s Guide in
the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or
www.onstar.ca, or speak to an OnStar
®advisor by
pressing the blue OnStar®button or calling
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature
of OnStar®Personal Calling that uses minutes to
access weather, local traffic reports, and stock
quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a
few simple voice commands, you can browse through
the various topics. Customize your information prole
at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®User’s
Guide for more information.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a Talk/Mute
button that can be used
to interact with OnStar
®.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-126
for more information.
When calling into voice-mail systems, or to dial directory
numbers, press this button once, wait for the response,
say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s)
to be repeated and then say “dial”. See the OnStar
®
User’s Guide for more information.
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Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote
button for at least half of a second. The indicator light
will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
To erase programming from the three Universal Home
Remote buttons do the following:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until
the indicator light begins to ash, after 20 seconds.
Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer
than 30 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
The Universal Home Remote is now in the train
(learning) mode and can be programmed at any time
beginning with Step 2 under “Programming Universal
Home Remote” shown earlier in this section.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but they can be
reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button” following this section.
Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To program a device to Universal Home Remote using
a Universal Home Remote button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home
Remote button. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the Universal Home
Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under
“Programming Universal Home Remote” shown
earlier in this section.
For additional information on Universal Home Remote,
seeCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-4.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps on
page 3-13. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome
Lamp Override on page 3-16. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-16. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped).
SeeFog Lamps on page 3-15.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-23.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStar and Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-126.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-126.
G. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-18.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-58.I. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-19.
J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-43.
L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
M. Lighter. SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-18.
N. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-18.
O. Rear Window Defogger. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-19.
P. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-46.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on the inside of the glove box.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-60.
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G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-32
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-43
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-41
Glove Box.....................................................2-46
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamps....................................................3-13
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-14
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Electrical System.........................................5-95
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8Headlamps (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-48
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-40
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-58
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-26
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Service (cont.)
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-14
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-60
Setting the Time.............................................3-59
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-91
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-25
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-26
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire.....................................................5-85
Accessory Inator........................................5-68
Installing....................................................5-74
Removing...................................................5-72
Storing.......................................................5-82
Specications, Capacities...............................5-105
Speedometer..................................................3-27
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-9
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-35
StabiliTrak®Service Light.................................3-34
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-19
Steering........................................................4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-126
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-47
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Glove Box..................................................2-46Storage Areas (cont.)
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-47
Overhead Console.......................................2-47
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-48
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
Suspension....................................................4-50
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-48
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-126
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-15
Passlock
®...................................................2-17
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-52
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-90
Buying New Tires........................................5-62
Chains.......................................................5-67
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Cleaning....................................................5-91
Different Size..............................................5-63
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-69
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