oil level BUICK RAINIER 2007 Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 189
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 189
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 190
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 193
Security Light............................................ 194
Cruise Control Light.................................. 194
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 195
Highbeam On Light................................... 195
Service All-Wheel Drive Light.................... 196
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 196
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 196
Fuel Gage................................................. 197
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 197
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 197
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 198
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 199
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 202
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 208Audio System(s)......................................... 215
Setting the Time........................................ 217
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 217
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 228
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 238
Using an MP3........................................... 251
XM Radio Messages................................. 257
Navigation/Radio System........................... 260
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 276
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 277
Radio Reception........................................ 278
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 279
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 279
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 279
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 280
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 280
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Oil Pressure Gage
The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the
engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate
pressure in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside
temperature and oil viscosity, but readings
above the low pressure zone indicate the normal
operating range.A reading in the low pressure zone may be
caused by a dangerously low oil level or other
problems causing low oil pressure.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others
could be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Fuel Range:Press the fuel information button
until RANGE appears on the display. This
mode shows the remaining distance you can drive
without refueling. It is based on fuel economy
and the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The display
will show LOW if the fuel level is low.
The fuel economy data used to determine fuel
range is an average of recent driving conditions.
As your driving conditions change, this data is
gradually updated. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Fuel Used:Press the fuel information button until
FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode
shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used
since the last reset of this menu item. To reset
the fuel used information, press and hold the select
button for one second while FUEL USED is
displayed.
Average Fuel Economy:Press the fuel
information button until AVG. ECON appears on
the display. This mode shows how many miles per
gallon (MPG), liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km),
or kilometers per liter (km/L) your vehicle is
getting based on current and past driving
conditions.Press and hold the select button for one second
while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the
average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will
then be calculated starting from that point. If
the average fuel economy is not reset, it will be
continually updated each time you drive.
Engine Oil Life System:Press the fuel
information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears
on the display. The engine oil life system shows
an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will
show 100% when the system is reset after an
oil change. It will alert you to change your oil on a
schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil
change. To reset the engine oil life system, see
Engine Oil Life System on page 372.
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring
the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeEngine Oil on page 369and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 479.
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Customization Button
4
(Customization):Press the customization
button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu
and customize the settings to your vehicle.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 208for
more information.
Select Button
r
(Select):Press the select button to reset
certain DIC functions, turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC display, and set your
customization settings. For example, this button
will allow you to reset the trip odometers, turn
off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and enables
you to scroll through and select the language
in which the DIC information will appear.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the
driver that the status of the vehicle has changed
and that some action may be needed to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one
after another.Some messages may not require immediate
action. Press any of the DIC buttons on the
steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on
the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge
that you received the messages and to clear them
from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the
display because they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they can be
removed from the DIC display. Take any messages
that appear on the display seriously and remember
that clearing the messages will only make the
messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can
be displayed and some information about them.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
This message displays when the engine oil needs
to be changed and service is required for your
vehicle. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 479
andEngine Oil on page 369for more information.
Also seeEngine Oil Life System on page 372
for information on how to reset the message. This
message clears itself after 10 seconds until the
next ignition cycle.
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OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while
the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine
damage may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See
Engine Oil on page 369for more information.
This message displays if low oil pressure levels
occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible
and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil
pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer. SeeEngine Oil on page 369.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger’s door is not fully closed. Stop and turn
off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and
close the door again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC. Press any of the DIC
buttons, or the trip stem, to acknowledge this
message and clear it from the DIC display.
REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is
in RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate
and liftglass. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on page 102.
Restart the vehicle and check for the message on
the DIC display. Press any of the DIC buttons,
or the trip stem, to acknowledge this message and
clear it from the DIC display.
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed.
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for
obstructions, and close the door again. Check
to see if the message still appears on the
DIC. Press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip
stem, to acknowledge this message and clear it
from the DIC display.
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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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’re 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’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore
you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you
don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no
longer work well.You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift
the transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower gear,
under heavy loads or hilly conditions.
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill
grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will
boil at a lower temperature than at normal
altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately
after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,
your vehicle may show signs similar to engine
overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run while
parked (preferably on level ground) with the
automatic transmission in PARK (P) for a few
minutes before turning the engine off. If you do get
the overheat warning, seeEngine Overheating
on page 382.
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 374.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 384.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 391.
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 390.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of
View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 375.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 369.G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 382.
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 369.
I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 397.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 392.
K. Battery. SeeBattery on page 396.
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 465.
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A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 384.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 374.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 391.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 369.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 375.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 369.
G. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 382.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 397.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 390.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 392.K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 465.
L. Battery. SeeBattery on page 396.
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 366
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
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When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine or
the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick
for the V8 engine, you will need to add at least one
quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind.This section explains what kind of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and
Specications on page 474.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets above
the cross-hatched area (F) that shows the
proper operating range for the L6 engine or
above the cross-hatched area for the
V8 engine, the engine could be damaged.
SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 366for the
location of the engine
oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when
you are through.
L6 Engine
V8 Engine
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