ECO mode BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2004 Owner's Guide

Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components to
optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for
airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information
may be stored during regular operations to facilitate
repair of detected malfunctions; other information
is stored only in a crash or near crash event by
computer systems commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such
as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such
as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position,
vehicle speed, seat belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance data, and the severity of a collision. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety.Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these
on-board systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.
GM will not access information about a crash event or
share it with others other than
with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
as required by law.
In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may
use the data for GM research needs,
make it available for research where appropriate
condentiality is to be maintained and need is
shown, or
share summary data which is not tied to a specic
vehicle with non-GM organizations for research
purposes.
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Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-13
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-21
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Specications.....................................5-116
Entering Programming Mode............................3-64
Entertainment System
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-131
DVD Distortion..........................................3-129
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-38
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Exiting Programming Mode...............................3-72
Express-Down Window....................................2-14
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-46
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a Program Type (PTY)
Station (RDS and XM™).............3-77, 3-89, 3-101
Finding a Station............................3-75, 3-87, 3-99
Finish Care..................................................5-103
Finish Damage.............................................5-105
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-76
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-77
Floor Console Fuse Block..............................5-110
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM Stereo....................................................3-130
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks.............1-9, 1-14
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-18
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-50
Making Turns.................................................4-48
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-46
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-5
Manual Operation...........................................3-36
Manual Passenger Seat.................................... 1-3
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-49
Message
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning....................3-55
Center.......................................................3-50
Change Engine Oil......................................3-53
Charging System Indicator............................3-52
Door Ajar Warning.......................................3-54
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-51
Highbeam Out Warning................................3-59Message (cont.)
Low Brake Fluid Warning..............................3-57
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-56
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-52
Low Tire .....................................................3-54
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-56
Park Lamp Warning.....................................3-59
PASS-Key
®III Security.................................3-55
Program Mode............................................3-58
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning..............................3-54
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning...........................................3-58
Service Traction System Warning...................3-50
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-57
Traction Active............................................3-51
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirror...................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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N
Navigation/Radio System................................3-112
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-41
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Message.......................................3-52
Older Children, Restraints................................1-47
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-34
OnStar®Services............................................2-34
OnStar®System.............................................2-33
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-34
Operation..............................................3-29, 3-32
Operation Tips................................................3-38
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-38
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-32Outside (cont.)
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirror...............................................2-32
Overhead Console..........................................2-39
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-26
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Park Aid........................................................3-24
Park Lamp Warning Message...........................3-59
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-29
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Assist........................................................3-24
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking on Hills..............................................4-49
Passing.................................................4-49, 4-48
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Security Message.......................3-55
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U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-24
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-112
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-130
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-5
Unlock Feedback............................................3-69
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-73
Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-100
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-38
Using Song List Mode...................................3-110
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-7
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-36
Service Soon Message.................................3-57
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records....7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-107
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-108Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-64
Memory Seat..............................................2-49
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-38
Video Screen................................................3-116
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-15
Visors...........................................................2-15
W
Warm-Up Shift................................................2-25
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-39
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-56
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-103
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-43
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-45
What Coolant to Use.......................................5-24
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What Power Steering Fluid to Use....................5-37
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-19
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