tire pressure BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2003 Owner's Guide

Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-80
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-108
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-109
Your CDs and DVDs ..................................3-109
Cargo Cover..................................................2-42
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-17
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module)....................................5-42
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-80
Cassette Tape Player Service............................. 6-9
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-80
Cell Phone Storage Area.................................2-38
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-38
Chains, Tires..................................................5-56
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-47
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-46
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-40
Tire Pressure System...................................5-49
Checking Coolant............................................5-20
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-11
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems
......................1-76
Chemical Paint Spotting
...................................5-83
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
...............................1-51
Infants and Young Children
...........................1-47
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
..........................1-59Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children.............................................1-45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-65
Top Strap...................................................1-54
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-56
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-54
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-24
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-78
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Video Screen............................................3-110
Weatherstrips..............................................5-80
Your DVD Player.......................................3-109
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-81
Climate Control System...................................3-24
Dual ..........................................................3-27
Dual Automatic............................................3-29
Outlet Adjustment
........................................3-32
Compact Disc Errors
...............................3-71, 3-81
Compact Disc Messages
..................................3-93
Compact Spare Tire
........................................5-77
Compass Variance
..........................................3-54
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Gasoline (cont.)
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-36
Glass Surfaces...............................................5-80
Glove Box.....................................................2-37
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-48
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp Exit Delay.......................2-47, 3-15, 3-57
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-86
Headlamps....................................................5-43
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-42
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-43
Headphones...................................................3-94
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-18
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Highbeam Out Warning Message......................3-53
Highway Hypnosis
...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
..................................4-24
Hitches
..........................................................4-37
HomeLink
®Transmitter
....................................2-34
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming
................2-34Hood
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release....................................................... 5-9
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How the System Works...................................3-22
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-26
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-28
How to Add Fluid............................................5-18
How to Check........................................5-17, 5-49
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-32
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-24
Hydroplaning..................................................4-19
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-23
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-22
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-41
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-35
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-12
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-47
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-49
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator
....................................3-40
Safety Belt Reminder
...................................3-37
TCS Warning Light
......................................3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
..........3-39
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
..............................2-15
Loading Your Vehicle
.......................................4-32
Lock Feedback
...............................................3-62
Locking, Delayed
............................................2-49
Lockout Protection
..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-9
Door
........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................2-11
Lockout Protection
.......................................2-11
Power Door
.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks
.............................2-10
Loss of Control
...............................................4-15
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
....................3-51
Low Engine Oil Level Message
.........................3-47
Low Fuel Warning Message
.............................3-50
Low Oil Pressure Message
...............................3-46
Low Tire Message
..........................................3-48
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message
.................3-50
Lumbar
Manual Controls
............................................ 1-4M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-93
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year
..................................6-10
At Least Twice a Year
................................... 6-9
Brake System Inspection
..............................6-14
Engine Cooling System Inspection
.................6-13
Exhaust System Inspection
...........................6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................6-13
How This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services
......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services
............... 6-9
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections
......6-13
PartD-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
...............................................6-15
PartE-Maintenance Record
........................6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
..........................6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................6-14
All-Wheel Drive Inspection
............................6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-41
Making Turns.................................................4-39
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-40
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Operation...........................................3-30
Manual Passenger Seat.................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-7
Memory Seat.................................................2-52
Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning....................3-49
Center.......................................................3-44
Change Engine Oil......................................3-47
Charging System Indicator............................3-46
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-48
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-45
Highbeam Out Warning................................3-53
Low Brake Fluid Warning..............................3-51
Low Engine Oil Level...................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-46
Low Tire .....................................................3-48
Low Washer Fluid Warning
...........................3-50
Park Lamp Warning
.....................................3-53
PASS-Key
®III Security
.................................3-49
Program Mode
............................................3-52
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning
..............................3-48
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning
...........................................3-52
Service Traction System Warning
...................3-44
Service Vehicle Soon
...................................3-51Message (cont.)
Traction Active............................................3-45
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and U.S. Virgin Islands)................................. 7-4
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-32
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirror...................................2-31
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-93
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Message.......................................3-46
Older Children, Restraints................................1-45
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-33
OnStar®Services............................................2-33
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Programmable Modes.............2-47, 2-48, 2-49, 2-50
Programming Mode
Entering.....................................................2-46
Exiting.......................................................2-51
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-34
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-23
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-21
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-71, 3-82
Radio Messages.....................................3-69, 3-76
Radios..........................................................3-64
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-108
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-109
Care of Your CDs and DVDs .......................3-109
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Radio with CD............................................3-65
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-82
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-105
Setting the Time..........................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-106
Understanding Reception............................3-108
RDS Messages..............................3-69, 3-75, 3-86
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-48
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-17Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-40
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-105
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-93
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-34
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-34
Rear Seat Radio Controls...............................3-105
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-41
Rear Window Defogger...................3-26, 3-29, 3-32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-31
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-6
Remote Control..............................................3-99
Remote Door Unlock.......................................3-61
Remote Driver Unlock Control...........................2-50
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low
Warning Message........................................3-52
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation...............2-50
Removing the Captain’s Chairs.........................1-13
Removing the Extended Rear
Convenience Center
.....................................2-43
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
.............................................5-67
Removing the Rear Convenience Center on
Vehicles with the Third Row Stowable Seat
.....2-44
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
...................5-60
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Convenience Net.........................................2-42
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-37
Floor Console Storage Area..........................2-38
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-38
Glove Box..................................................2-37
Overhead Console.......................................2-38
Rear Convenience Center.............................2-42
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-41
Roof Rack System.......................................2-39
Storage Compartment......................................2-38
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-71
Stowable Seat................................................1-16
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-38
Sunroof.........................................................2-45
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-18
T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-45
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-45
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-39
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-106Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-16
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-17
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-14
Tilt Mirror.......................................................3-63
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tips and Trouble...........................................3-102
Tire
Low Message.............................................3-48
Tire Inflation Check........................................... 6-9
Tires.....................................................5-48, 5-82
Buying New Tires........................................5-53
Chains.......................................................5-56
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-59
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-49
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-58
Inflation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-49
Inspection and Rotation
................................5-51
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
.........................5-54
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
.................5-55
Wheel Replacement
.....................................5-55
When It Is Time for New Tires
......................5-52
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
....................2-21
Top of the Instrument Panel
.............................5-79
Top Strap
......................................................1-54
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