door lock BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2002 Owner's Guide

4-40 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper
limit for cold tires. You'll find these numbers on the
Certification/Tire Label at the rear edge of the driver's
door, or see ªTire Loadingº in the Index. Then be sure
you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle,
including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:

If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than 2, 000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use
a properly mounted, weight
-carrying hitch and sway
control of the proper size. This equipment is very
important for proper vehicle loading and good
handling when you're driving.

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?
If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when
you remove the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get
into your vehicle. See ªCarbon Monoxideº in the
Index. Dirt and water can, too.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting
the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the
hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow
the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes
-- and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for
the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly.
Because you have anti
-lock brakes, do not try to tap
into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake
systems won't work well, or at all.

5-24
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the
Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray) (Optional)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. See ªCompact Spare Tireº
later in this section for more information about the
compact spare.
A. Rear Convenience/
Cargo Tray
B. Folding Wrench
C. Storage
Compartment
Cap HoleD. Hoist Shaft
E. Compact Spare Tire
F. Retainer
G. Hoist Shaft
Assembly1. Open the storage compartment door of the
convenience/cargo tray that is nearest the
liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of
the storage compartment.
2. Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the
hole of the storage compartment.
3. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.

5-29 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps
with the wheel wrench. They won't come off. Then,
using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the
edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the
edges may be sharp. Don't try to remove the cover
with your bare hands.
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the
wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench.
2. Loosen the wheel
nuts
-- but do not
remove them
-- using
the folding wrench.
(Turn the handle about
180 degrees, then flip
the handle back to
the starting position.
This avoids taking the
wrench off the lug nut
for each turn.)For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock
key between the lock nut and folding wrench. The key
is supplied in the front passenger door pocket.
NOTICE:
To help avoid damage to lock nut or wheel lock
key, do not use an impact wrench with this key.
3. Near each wheel,
there is a notch in
the vehicle's body.
Position the jack and
raise the jack head
until it fits firmly
into the notch in the
vehicle's frame nearest
the flat tire.

6-64 Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood
fuse and relay center. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without
-- like the radio
or cigarette lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the right
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the floor
console fuse block and the underhood fuse and
relay center.Floor Console Fuse Block
The floor console fuse block is located to the left of the
glove box near the floor.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
Pull the door open to access the fuse block.

6-65
Fuses Usage
1 Fuse Puller
2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
3 Power Door Locks
4 Spare
5 Spare
6 Spare
7 Spare
8 Spare
9 Spare
10 Turn Signal and Hazard
Lamp Flashers
11 Power Seats
12 Electronic Level
Control (ELC) Compressor
13 Liftglass and Endgate
14 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet
15 Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Compressor Relay and
Height Sensor

7-18 At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies,
secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release
pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding seats, liftgate
hinges. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See ªParking Brakeº in the Index if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.