service BUICK RAINIER 2007 Owner's Manual

If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company
may require you to have insurance that assures
repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease
carefully, as you may be charged at the end of
your lease for poor quality repairs.
If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an
accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure
that no one else in your vehicle, or the
other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
Do not leave the scene of an accident until
all matters have been taken care of. Move
your vehicle only if its position puts you
in danger or you are instructed to move it by a
police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved
in the accident. Do not discuss your personal
condition, mental frame of mind, or anything
unrelated to the accident. This will help guard
against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call
GM Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 504for more
information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a
card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name, and
the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before
it is towed away. Make sure this includes your
insurance information and registration if you
keep these items in your vehicle.
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from
Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner manual
will include the Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US +
Processing Fee
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US +
Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on
the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 356
Accessory Inator........................................ 434
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 168
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 85
Additives, Fuel............................................ 359
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 464
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 112
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 374
Air Conditioning........................................... 170
Air Suspension............................................ 337
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 182
Readiness Light....................................... 181
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 510
Airbag System............................................... 68
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 76
Passenger Sensing System....................... 78
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 84
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 76
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 77Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 74
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 71
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 402
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 293
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light....................... 196
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 279
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 280
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 287
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 187
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 459
Care of Safety Belts................................ 457
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 461
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 458
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 453
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 455
Finish Care.............................................. 458
Finish Damage......................................... 460
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 456
Leather.................................................... 456
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 460
Tires........................................................ 460
Underbody Maintenance........................... 461
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Climate Control System
Dual Automatic......................................... 170
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 175
Rear........................................................ 176
Collision Damage Repair............................. 511
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compass............................................124, 126
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 106
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 286
Convenience Net......................................... 146
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 189
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Cooling System........................................... 384
Cruise Control............................................. 159
Cruise Control Light.................................... 194
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 507
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 502
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 502
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 498
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 503
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors.................................................. 516Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 516
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 516
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 504
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 517
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 163
Defensive Driving........................................ 282
Delayed Locking............................................ 98
Disc, MP3................................................... 251
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 357
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 166
Dome Lamps............................................... 166
Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 98
Locks......................................................... 96
Power Door Locks..................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 98
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 101
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 24
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 198
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 199
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 208
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 202
Driving
At Night................................................... 314
City.......................................................... 319
Defensive................................................. 282
Drunken................................................... 283
Freeway................................................... 320
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 323
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 316
Off-Road.................................................. 299
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 330
Winter...................................................... 325
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 170
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 260
E
Electric Power Management........................ 167
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 464
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 465
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 465
Headlamps............................................... 464Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 464
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 471
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 464
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System.................................................... 337
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 374
Battery..................................................... 396
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 190
Coolant.................................................... 379
Coolant Heater......................................... 112
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 189
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 492
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 366
Exhaust................................................... 122
Fan Noise................................................ 390
Oil ........................................................... 369
Oil Life System........................................ 372
Overheating............................................. 382
Reduced Power Light............................... 195
Starting.................................................... 110
Entry Lighting.............................................. 337
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 337
Exit Lighting................................................ 337
Extender, Safety Belt................................... 337
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 412
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 168
Dome....................................................... 166
Dome Lamp Override............................... 166
Electric Power Management..................... 167
Fog .......................................................... 165
Reading................................................... 167
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 54
License Plate Lamps................................... 407
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 102
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 102
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 187
Brake System Warning............................. 186
Charging System..................................... 185
Check Gages Warning............................. 196
Check Gas Cap....................................... 197
Cruise Control.......................................... 194
Gate Ajar................................................. 196
Highbeam On.......................................... 195
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 197
Malfunction Indicator................................ 190
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 182Light (cont.)
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 180
Reduced Engine Power............................ 195
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 180
Security................................................... 194
Service All-Wheel-Drive............................ 196
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 188
StabiliTrak®Service.................................. 188
Tire Pressure........................................... 189
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 167
Exit.......................................................... 167
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 337
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 337
Lockout Protection....................................... 337
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................ 98
Door.......................................................... 96
Lockout Protection................................... 101
Power Door............................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 98
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 101
Loss of Control........................................... 337
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 337
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 337
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................ 9
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M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 482
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 485
At Least Once a Month............................ 486
At Least Once a Year.............................. 486
Introduction.............................................. 476
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 483
Maintenance Record................................ 493
Maintenance Requirements...................... 476
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 491
Owner Checks and Services.................... 485
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 489
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 479
Using....................................................... 477
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 477
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 190
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals................ 10
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 202Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 126
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®and Compass......................... 124
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 129
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 128
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 129
Outside Power Mirror............................... 127
MP3 ............................................................ 251
MyGMLink.com............................................ 501
N
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................. 260
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 108
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 491
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O
Odometer.................................................... 179
Odometer, Trip............................................ 179
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 299
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 296
Oil
Engine..................................................... 369
Pressure Gage......................................... 193
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 372
Older Children, Restraints............................. 40
Online Owner Center................................... 501
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 129
Other Warning Devices................................ 154
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 175
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 168
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 129
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 128
Heated Mirrors......................................... 129
Power Mirror............................................ 127
Overhead Console....................................... 144
Owner Checks and Services....................... 485
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 460
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 119
Shifting Out of......................................... 120
Parking
Brake....................................................... 118
Over Things That Burn............................ 121
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 182
Passenger Sensing System........................... 78
Passing....................................................... 296
Passlock
®.................................................... 107
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 168
Door Locks................................................ 97
Electrical System..................................... 464
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 13
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 195
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 110
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 390
Windows.................................................. 104
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 39
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............ 98
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 86
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 110
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 33
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 504
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 330
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 492
Running the Engine While Parked............... 123
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 180
Pretensioners............................................. 39
Reminder Light........................................ 180
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 457
Driver Position........................................... 24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 24
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 23
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 36Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 33
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 33
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 39
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 18
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 479
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 15
Heated Seats............................................... 9
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 10
Power Lumbar............................................. 9
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 13
Power Seats................................................ 8
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 16
Secondary Latch System............................. 446
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position......................... 63
Rear Outside Seat Position........................ 61
Right Front Seat Position........................... 63
Security Light.............................................. 194
Service........................................................ 356
Accessories and Modications.................. 356
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................. 358
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