headlamp BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2003 Owner's Guide

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-4
Gasoline Specifications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-8
Checking Things Under
the Hood......................................................5-9
Hood Release................................................5-9
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-10
Engine Oil...................................................5-11
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-15
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-17
Engine Coolant.............................................5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-21
Engine Overheating.......................................5-22
Cooling System............................................5-24
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-31Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-32
Brakes........................................................5-33
Battery........................................................5-36
Jump Starting...............................................5-36
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-41
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-42
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-43
Headlamps..................................................5-43
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..........................................5-44
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-45
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-45
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-46
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-47
Tires..............................................................5-48
Inflation -- Tire Pressure................................5-49
Check Tire Pressure System..........................5-49
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-51
When It Is Time for New Tires
.......................5-52
Buying New Tires
.........................................5-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
..........................5-54
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
..................5-55
Wheel Replacement
......................................5-55
Section 5Service and Appearance Care
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Tire Chains..................................................5-56
Accessory Inflator.........................................5-57
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-58
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-59
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-77
Appearance Care............................................5-77
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.................5-78
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-80
Weatherstrips...............................................5-80
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-80
Sheet Metal Damage
.....................................5-82
Finish Damage
.............................................5-83
Underbody Maintenance
................................5-83Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-83
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...........5-83
Vehicle Identification......................................5-85
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).................5-85
Service Parts Identification Label.....................5-85
Electrical System............................................5-85
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-85
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-86
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-86
Capacities and Specifications..........................5-92
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..........5-93
Section 5Service and Appearance Care
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Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Push in on the
headlamp panel and lift
up the headlamp
retaining clip partway,
but do not remove.
3. Undo the wing stud on the upper, outboard side of
the lamp assembly.
4. Unsnap the headlamp assembly by pulling it
forward, away from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector by pulling back
on the locking tab, located on the electrical
connector, to separate the two connectors.
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6. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
gray tabs and separate the connector from the
bulb base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulbfirmly enough so that the gray tabs
hook over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
11. Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp
with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel.
12. Pushfirmly on both ends of the headlamp to snap it
into position.
13. Push the retaining clip down to its original position.
14. Reinstall the wing stud.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
To replace the front turn signal, parking or sidemarker
lamp bulbs, follow the headlamp bulb replacement
procedure and replace the appropriate bulb.
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5. Pull the lamp applique directly rearward from the
vehicle.
A. Taillamp (outboard)
B. Taillamp (center)
C. Back-Up Lamp (inboard)
6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.
8. Pull the bulb out of the base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulbfirmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
11. Replace the applique on the liftgate.
12. Gently lift the liftgate.
13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four
outboard nuts.
14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by connecting
the tabs.
15. Close the liftgate.
Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Lamp Bulb Number
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps 3457K
Headlamps High-Beam 9005
Headlamps Low-Beam 9006
Liftgate-Mounted Back-Up Lamps 921
Liftgate-Mounted Taillamps 161
Rear Outboard Stop/Tail/Turn 3057K
Sidemarker Lamps 168
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No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-59for more
information.
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker in thefloor console fuse block. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your
headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to get itfixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in thefloor console fuse block protect
the power windows and other power accessories. When
the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem
isfixed.
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: thefloor
console fuse block and the underhood fuse and relay
center.
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Fuse Usage
8 Spare
9 ABS Solenoid Valves
10 Oxygen Sensors-Emissions Control
11 Injectors
12 Spare
13 Engine Controls
14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
15 Passenger’s Low-Beam Headlamp
16 Spare
17 Driver’s Low-Beam Headlamp
18 Driver’s High-Beam Headlamp
19 Ignition Switch Battery Power
20 Parking Lamps-Front and Rear
21 Air Pump-Emissions Controls
22 Spare
23 Passenger’s High-Beam Headlamp
24 Spare
25 DVD
26 Front Fog Lamps
27Ignition Relay, Neutral Start Switch,
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
28 Body Control Module-Battery Power
29 Remote Digital Radio Receiver
30 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ModuleFuse Usage
31 Cruise Control
32 Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar
®
33Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
Control System
34 Spare
35 Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse
36 ABS Motor
37 Spare
38 Spare
39 Engine Cooling Fan
40 Engine Cooling Fan
41Main Battery Fuse for Retained
Accessory Power Relay and
Accessory Relay
42Main Battery Fuse for Heated
Seats, Air
43 Spare
44 Spare
45Main Battery Fuse for Power
Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats
and Mirrors and Body Computer
46 Spare
47Main Battery Fuse for HVAC Blower
and Ignition 3 Relay
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Fuse Usage
48Main Battery Fuse for Ignition
Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
Instrument Cluster, Air Conditioning
and Body Computer
64 Spare
65 Spare
66 Spare
67 Spare
68 Spare
69 Spare
70 Fuse Puller
§Diode for Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
Circuit Breaker Usage
49 Spare
Relay Usage
50 Horn
51 Fuel Pump
52 Air Conditioning Clutch
53 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
54 Low-Beam Headlamps
55 Parking Lamps
56 High-Beam Headlamps
57 Fog Lamps
58 Starter Relay
59 Cooling Fan
60 Ignition 1 Relay
61 Cooling Fan
62 Cooling Fan
63 Air Pump
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time..........................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-106
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-108
XM™Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-110
Auto Door Lock/Unlock....................................3-59
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock.............................2-48
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Level Control...................................4-33
Automatic Operation........................................3-29
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-17
Operation...................................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Check..............................6-10
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-11
B
Backing Up....................................................4-39
Battery..........................................................5-36
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-17
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Before You Drive............................................3-94
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-7
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-10
Brake
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-51
Parking......................................................2-25Brake (cont.)
System Inspection.......................................6-14
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brake Fluid....................................................5-33
Brake Wear...................................................5-35
Brakes..........................................................5-33
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-42
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-44
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-43
Headlamps.................................................5-43
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-46
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-45
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-45
Buying New Tires...........................................5-53C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-6
Canceling the Rear Door Security Locks............2-10
Capacities and Specifications............................5-92
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-12
Carbon Monoxide...................4-25, 4-34, 2-11, 2-29
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