jump start BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2005 Owner's Manual

Problem Recommended Action
After stopping the player, I
push the play button but
sometimes the DVD starts
where I left off, and
sometimes at the
beginning.Press the stop button on
the remote control to
resume where the DVD
left off. Press the stop
button twice to start the
DVD at the beginning. If
the power is off and the
DVD is still in the player,
press the play button.
The DVD is playing but
there is no picture or
sound. The auxiliary
source is running but there
is no picture or sound.Press and release the
SRCE button on the
remote control or the DVD
player to get to auxiliary
input. Check to make sure
that the auxiliary source is
connected to the inputs
properly.
The audio or video skips or
jumps.The DVD could be dirty or
scratched. Try cleaning
the DVD.Problem Recommended Action
When I return to the DVD
from the system menu,
sometimes it plays from
the beginning and
sometimes from where it
left off.If the stop button was
pressed once, it resumes
play from where it left off.
If the stop button was
pressed twice, it will start
at the beginning of the
DVD. However, if a
change was made to the
menu, the DVD will start
from where it left off, even
if the stop button was only
pressed once.
The fast forward, reverse,
previous, and next
functions do not work.Some commands that do
one thing for DVDs will
not always work or
perform the same function
for audio, CDs or games.
These functions may also
be disabled when the
DVD is playing the
copyright information or
the previews.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-16
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-21
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-22
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-28
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-30
Cooling System............................................5-30
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-47
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-49
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps.....................................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-51
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-52
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-53
Tires..............................................................5-55
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-61
Check Tire Pressure System..........................5-62
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-65
Buying New Tires.........................................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-68
Wheel Replacement......................................5-68
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-107.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-42.
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-36.
D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
on page 5-22.
E. Brake Master Cylinder. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-38.
F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-37.G. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-41.
H. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-28.
I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
J. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25.
5-13

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-37.
B. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-107.
C. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-41.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-42.
E. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-28.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-36.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
I. Brake Master Cylinder. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-38.
J. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
on page 5-22.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25.
5-15

Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system — for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change — for the worse. The braking
performance you have come to expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is
time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery’s label. We
recommend an ACDelco
®replacement battery. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
battery location.Warning:Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-42for tips on working around a battery
without getting hurt.
Also, for your audio system, seeTheft-Deterrent
Feature on page 3-132.
5-41

Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or
all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake rmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump starting procedure. Put an automatic
transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle
in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
5-42

Notice:If you leave your radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they could
be damaged. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and
other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlet(s). Turn off
the radios and all lamps that are not needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save the radio!
4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
that vehicle.
You will not need to access your battery for jump
starting. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump
starting terminal for that purpose. The terminal is
located under a tethered cap at the front of the
underhood fuse and relay center. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.Pull up on the cap to
access the remote
positive (+) terminal. You
should always use the
remote positive (+) terminal
instead of the positive (+)
terminal on the battery.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
5-43

Roadside Assistance Program
Call 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance.
As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance
program. This value-added service is intended to provide
you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel
the open road. Call Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free
number at 1-800-252-1112 to speak with a Buick
Roadside Assistance representative 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel, $5
maximum, for the customer to get to the nearest
service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles.
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
7-6

Instrument Panel (cont.)
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-20
Integrated Windshield Antenna........................3-135
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-56
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-20
Cargo........................................................3-19
Exterior......................................................3-14
Fog ...........................................................3-15Lamps (cont.)
Front Reading.............................................3-19
Interior.......................................................3-16
Interior Control............................................3-16
Rear Reading.............................................3-19
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-58
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-60
Level Control..................................................4-38
Liftgate..........................................................2-11
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-45
Brake System Warning.................................3-44
Highbeam On.............................................3-49
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-46
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-41
TCS Warning Light......................................3-45
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-45
Lighting
Delayed.....................................................3-18
Entry.........................................................3-17
Exit...........................................................3-18
Perimeter...................................................3-19
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