suspension BUICK RAINIER 2007 User Guide

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 369. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 372.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 374.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 425and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 486.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.See footnote (g).•
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Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug
wires.An Emission Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service
(or every ve years, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control
Service. See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).•
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
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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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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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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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Service (cont.)
All-Wheel-Drive Light................................ 196
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 357
Doing Your Own Work............................. 357
Engine Soon Light................................... 190
Publications Ordering Information............. 517
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 84
Setting the Time.......................................... 217
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 460
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 119
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 120
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 156
Spare Tire................................................... 453
Accessory Inator..................................... 434
Installing.................................................. 440
Removing................................................ 438
Storing..................................................... 450
Specications, Capacities............................ 474
Speedometer............................................... 179
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 289
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 188
StabiliTrak®Service Light............................. 188
Starting Your Engine................................... 110
Steering...................................................... 294
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 277
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 154Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 144
Convenience Net..................................... 146
Glove Box................................................ 144
Luggage Carrier....................................... 145
Overhead Console................................... 144
Rear Floor Storage Lid............................ 146
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 329
Sun Visors.................................................. 105
Sunroof....................................................... 148
Suspension................................................. 337
T
Tachometer................................................. 179
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 405
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 276
Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 105
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 106
Passlock
®................................................ 107
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 112
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 154
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 189
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