BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2004 Owner's Manual

Roof Rack System
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress
and so forth — the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to lose
control. What you are carrying could be
violently torn off, and this could cause you or
other drivers to have a collision, and of course
damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never carry
something longer or wider than the luggage
carrier on top of your vehicle.If you have the luggage carrier, you can load things on
top of your vehicle. If you do load things on the top
of your vehicle, you must load them on the luggage
carrier crossrails.
Notice:Damage may be caused to the roof of your
vehicle if anything is placed directly on the roof.
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Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that
weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the
rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle.
Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward
as possible and against the side rails, making sure to
fasten it securely.
When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a
proper size and weight, put it on the slats and distribute
the weight evenly. Then slide the crossrail up against
the rear of the load to keep it from moving. You can then
tie it down. Cargo containers must be loaded on the
crossrails only.Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 0-0.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage
carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
Loading things onto the luggage carrier can interfere with
the performance of your XM™ Satellite Radio System.
Your luggage carrier has release levers within the end
of each crossrail support.
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To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A) must be
removed.
To remove the sunroof stop, do the following:
1. Find the tool (B) located in a bag in the glovebox
labeled “tool kit-acsry”.
2. Use the tool to remove the screw located in the
side rail assembly in front of the front crossrail.3. Repeat for the other side.
4. Put the tool and the screws back in the plastic bag
in the glove box.
To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each
side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or
backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of
various sizes.
After repositioning the crossrails, push the release lever
down. This will lock the crossrails in place.
Notice:Opening the sunroof when the luggage
rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could
cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack.
Verify the luggage rack crossrails are in the full-rear
position before opening the sunroof.
When you are done using the crossrails you must
replace the sunroof stop.
To replace the sunroof stop, do the following:
1. Put the crossrails in the full rear position.
2. Using the tool, put the screws back into each side
rail assembly. Make sure the screws are in the rst
hole in front of the crossrail.
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Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The
convenience net is designed to help keep small loads,
like grocery bags, from falling over. Install the
convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside
the liftgate/tailgate opening.
Attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops on
either side of the liftgate opening. The label on the
net should be in the upper left corner.
The convenience net has a maximum capacity of
100 lbs. (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier
loads. Store such loads on the oor of your vehicle,
as far forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take down
the rear convenience net to extend its life and retain
its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Store
the net in one of the storage compartments.
Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to
cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Remove the cover
from its pouch and place the loops found on each
corner of the cover, over the four pegs in each corner of
the rear if the vehicle. When it is not in use, fold up
the cover and return it to the pouch.
Rear Convenience Center
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is not
secured properly, it can move around in a
collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Be sure to secure any such
item properly.
Your vehicle may have a rear convenience center.
The rear convenience center can be used to organize
and store items in your vehicle.
The extended rear convenience center, without the
optional third row stowable seat, has a forward bin and
rear bin. The rear convenience center, with the optional
third row stowable seat, contains one storage bin.
To use the convenience center, remove the carpeted mat
and lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the
storage bin.
The extended rear convenience center has a maximum
weight capacity of 400 lbs. (181.6 kg) on top.
The shorter rear convenience center that comes with
the optional third row stowable seat has a maximum
weight capacity of 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) on top.
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Removing the Extended Rear
Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from
the top and the inside of the rear convenience
center.
2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle.
3. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the
rear storage bin. The center lid will also need to be
opened.
4. Remove the two nuts from inside the rear storage
bin. The nuts are located in the bottom of the bin.
5. Lift the rear storage bin and remove it from the rear
of the vehicle.
6. Remove the two nuts inside the forward storage
bin. These nuts are located along the bottom of
the center divider wall.
7. Lift the forward storage bin and remove it from the
rear of the vehicle.
Replacing the Extended Rear
Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle.
3. Lift the forward bin into the back of the vehicle.
Place the mounting brackets onto the forward
mounting bolts on the oor of the vehicle.
4. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and
tighten.
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5. Lift the rear bin into the back of the vehicle. Place
the rear bin over the center T-shaped wall on the
forward bin. Push down to secure. Align the rear bin
over the rear mounting bolts.
6. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and
tighten.
7. Push and pull on the rear storage system to make
sure that it is locked into place properly.
Removing the Rear Convenience
Center on Vehicles with the Third Row
Stowable Seat
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from
the top and the inside of the rear convenience
center.
2. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the
storage bin.
3. Remove the two nuts from inside the storage bin.
The nuts are located in the bottom of the bin.
If you are only removing the convenience center
and not the stowable seat, you must replace these
nuts once the bin is removed to secure the seat.
4. Lift the storage bin and remove it from the rear of
the vehicle.
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Replacing the Rear Convenience
Center on Vehicles with the Third Row
Stowable Seat
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from
the rear of the vehicle.2. Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle. Align the bin
over the rear mounting bolts.
3. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and
tighten.
4. Push and pull on the rear storage system to make
sure that it is locked into place properly.
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Sunroof
If your vehicle has a
sunroof, the switch is
located between the sun
visors.The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is on
or when the ignition is off and retained accessory
power is active. See “Retained Accessory Power” under
Ignition Positions on page 2-20for more information.
Notice:Opening the sunroof when the luggage rack
crossrails are not in the full-rear position could
cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack. Verify
the luggage rack crossrails are in the full-rear
position before opening the sunroof.
When vent opening the sunroof, the sunshade must be
opened by hand. Press the rear of the switch to vent
open the glass panel.
Press the rear of the switch a second time and release
it to express-open the glass panel. The glass panel
and sunshade will fully open. When the glass panel is
express opening, pressing the switch in either direction
will stop it. If you press and hold the rear of the
switch, the express-open operation will be overridden.
To close the glass panel, press and hold the front of the
switch until the glass panel stops.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the driver’s door
panel and are used to
store and recall the driver’s
seat position and outside
rearview mirror position.
To store a seat position, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and the outside rearview
mirrors to the position you would like for driving.
2. Press and hold memory button 1 for more than
three seconds.
A double beep will sound when the memory seat and
mirror position have been stored.
To store the seat and outside rearview mirror positions for
a second driver, follow the previous steps, but press
button 2 instead.To recall your stored positions, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Push and release the memory button (1 or 2)
corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat
and the outside rearview mirrors will move to the position
previously stored for the identied driver. You will hear
one beep.
To store an exit position for each driver, do the following:
1. Move the seat to the desired exit position.
2. Hold the button with the exit symbol, located below
the memory buttons, for more than three seconds.
The exit position stored will be for the most recently
selected driving position (1 or 2). A double beep
will sound when the exit position is stored.
To use the exit feature, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Push and release the button with the exit
symbol and the seat will move to the exit position stored
for the most recently selected driver. You will hear
one beep.
To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press
one of the three memory buttons or one of the power seat
controls located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can use it to program certain functions
of the memory seats. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 3-64.
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✍NOTES
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