BUICK RAINIER 2007 Owners Manual

Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons. They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even make
the vehicle move. The children or others
could be badly injured or even killed.
Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with
children.
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This vehicle has keys
that can be used for the
ignition and door lock
that will t with
either side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer
provides the owner with a pair of identical keys
and a key code number.The key code number tells your dealer or a
qualied locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep
this number in a safe place. If you lose your
keys, you will be able to have new ones made
easily using this number. Your selling dealer
should also have this number.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle,
call the GM Roadside Assistance Center.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 504.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement
is necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 94.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a qualied technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
With this system you can lock and unlock your
doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
K(Unlock):When
you press unlock, the
driver’s door will
unlock automatically, the
parking lamps may
ash and the interior
lights will go on.
You can program different feedback settings
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
For more information seeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 198.
Q(Lock):Press lock to lock all the doors. Press
lock again within three seconds and the horn
may chirp.
L(Panic):Press the horn symbol to make the
horn sound. The headlamps and taillamps will also
ash for up to 30 seconds. This can be turned
off by pressing the horn button again, or by waiting
for 30 seconds, or by starting the vehicle.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your
vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased through your
dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once your
dealer has coded the new transmitter, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each
vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote
keyless entry transmitter should last about
two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to get close to your vehicle before the
transmitter works, it’s probably time to change
the battery.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a
KEY FOB # BATTERY LOW message when
the transmitter battery is low.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry
transmitter do the following:
1. Insert a thin coin in the slot between the
covers of the transmitter housing. Gently
pry the transmitter apart.
2. Remove and replace the battery with a
three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery.
3. Align the covers and snap them together.
4. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of
a moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle. From the outside, use the remote keyless
entry transmitter or the key.
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From the inside, slide
the manual lever
forward or rearward.
The manual lever on each door works only that
door’s lock.Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s door
armrests.
Press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors.
To unlock the doors, press the other side of
the switch.
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Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors and
the liftgate when using the power lock or the
remote keyless entry system.
The rst press of the power door lock switch or
lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
with the driver’s door open will activate the
delay locking. A chime will sound. All doors and
the liftgate can be reopened for up to ve seconds
from the time the last door is closed.
Five seconds after the last door is closed, all
the doors will lock. You can lock the doors
immediately by using the power door lock switch
or by pressing the lock button on the optional
remote keyless entry transmitter a second time.
If the key is inserted in the ignition, this feature will
not lock the doors. SeeLockout Protection on
page 101.
You can turn the delayed locking feature on or off.
If the feature is turned off, the doors will lock
immediately when a power door lock switch or
remote keyless entry transmitter lock button
is pressed.
Programming Delayed Locking
To turn the delayed locking feature on or off, do
the following:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch on
the driver’s door in the lock position.
2. Press the remote keyless entry transmitter
unlock button twice.
If the delayed locking feature was on, it will now
be off. If the feature was off, it will now be on.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
lock/unlock feature which enables you to program
your vehicle’s power door locks. You can
program this feature through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), or by the following method. See
DIC Vehicle Customization on page 208.
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Programmable Locking Feature
Following are the two locking modes that can be
programmed:
Mode 1:All doors lock when the transmission is
shifted out of PARK (P).
Mode 2:All doors lock when the vehicle speed is
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h).
The automatic door locks were pre-programmed
at the factory to lock all the doors when the
transmission is shifted into gear. The following
instructions detail how to program your door locks
differently than the factory setting. Choose one
of the two programming options listed previously
before entering the program mode.
To enter the program mode, do the following:
1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn
signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold
it there while you perform the next step.
2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice.
Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn
signal/multifunction lever. Once you do
this, you will hear the lock switch lock and
unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a
30-second program timer will begin.3. You are now ready to program the automatic
door locks. Select one of the two programming
options listed previously, and press the lock
side of the power door lock switch to
cycle through the lock options. You will have
30 seconds to begin programming. If you
exceed the 30-second limit, the locks
will automatically lock and unlock and the
horn will chirp twice to indicate that you have
left the program mode. If this occurs,
repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to
re-enter the programming mode.
You can exit the program mode any time by
turning the ignition to RUN. The locks will
automatically lock and unlock and the horn will
chirp twice to indicate that you are leaving
the program mode. If the lock/unlock switches are
not pressed while in the programming mode,
the current auto lock/unlock setting will not
be modied.
See your dealer for more information.
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Programmable Unlocking Feature
The following is the list of available programming
options:
Mode 1:Driver’s door unlocks when the
transmission is shifted into PARK (P).
Mode 2:All doors unlock when the transmission
is shifted into PARK (P).
Mode 3:All doors unlock when the key is
removed from the ignition.
Mode 4:No automatic door unlock.
The automatic door locks were pre-programmed
at the factory to unlock all doors once the
transmission is shifted to PARK (P). The following
instructions detail how to program your door
locks differently than the factory setting. Choose
one of the four programming options listed
previously before entering the program mode.
To enter the program mode you need to do the
following:
1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn
signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold
it there while you perform the next step.2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice.
Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn
signal/multifunction lever. Once you do
this, you will hear the lock switch lock and
unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a
30-second program timer will begin.
3. You are now ready to program the automatic
door locks. Select one of the four programming
options listed above, and press the unlock side
of the power door lock switch to cycle through
the unlocking options. You will have
30 seconds to begin programming. If you
exceed the 30-second limit, the locks will
automatically lock and unlock and the horn will
chirp twice to indicate that you have left the
program mode. If this occurs, repeat the
procedure beginning with Step 1 to re-enter the
programming mode.
You can exit the program mode any time by turning
the ignition to RUN. The locks will automatically
lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to
indicate that you are leaving the program mode.
If the lock/unlock switches are not pressed while in
the programming mode, the current auto lock/
unlock setting will not be modied.
See your dealer for more information.
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