rear view mirror BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2005 User Guide

Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off approximately
10 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on
again, the defogger will only run for approximately
ve minutes before turning off. The defogger can also
be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning
off the engine.
If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the
mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirror when the rear window defog button
is pressed.
Notice:Don’t use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be
covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary
vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar
to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the
direction of the airow.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block
the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your
airbag system or safety belt pretensioners may not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inate in a crash, or they
could even inate without a crash. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle
serviced right away if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your
rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the
passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a
system check. Then, after several more seconds,
the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either
the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it means that the right front
passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inate).Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – United States
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator – Canada
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If the seat recall feature has been programmed to ON,
the seat recall feature can also be programmed to
one of the following modes:
MEMORY:The position recalled will be the memory
driving position.
EXIT:The position recalled will be the previously
programmed exit position.
To determine the mode to which your vehicle is
programmed or to program your vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming
Mode” listed previously.
2. Follow the instructions for programming SEAT
RECALL to ON listed previously.
3. Press the MODE button until RECALL POSITION
appears on the DIC.
4. Press the SET button until the arrow is before
MEMORY or EXIT.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.Tilt Mirror
The tilt mirror feature can be programmed to one of the
following modes:
ON:The passengers side outside rearview mirror will
tilt down towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted to
REVERSE (R) and returns to its previous position
when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R).
OFF:The mirror will not tilt.
To determine the mode to which your vehicle is
programmed or to program your vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for “Entering Programming
Mode” listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until TILT MIRROR
appears on the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before ON
or OFF.
The mode you selected is now set. You can exit
programming mode by following the instructions next in
this section.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But
as we get older these differences increase. A
50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving,
do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on
glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things
invisible.
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Message (cont.)
Low Oil Pressure.........................................3-54
Low Tire .....................................................3-56
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-58
Park Lamp Warning.....................................3-61
PASS-Key
®III Security.................................3-57
Program Mode............................................3-60
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning..............................3-56
Reduced Engine Power................................3-53
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning...........................................3-60
Service Traction System Warning...................3-51
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-59
Traction Active............................................3-52
Mirrors
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
Navigation/Radio System................................3-130
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
O
Odometer......................................................3-39
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-39
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Message.......................................3-54
Older Children, Restraints................................1-43
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System.............................................2-33
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-36
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-32
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-32
Heated Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirror...............................................2-31
Overhead Console..........................................2-39
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-30
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-40
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-130
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-115
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-34
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-40
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Reduced Engine Power Message......................3-53
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning Message.................................3-60
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-53
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-11
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-83Restraint System Check (cont.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-83
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-83
Replacing Parts...........................................1-83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.........1-34
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-31
Roof Rack System..........................................2-40
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-42
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-98
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-38
Driver Position............................................1-25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-25
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-24
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