wiper fluid BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2005 Owner's Manual

Rear Window Washer/Wiper
The rear window
washer/wiper switch is
located in the instrument
panel switchbank. See
Instrument Panel
Switchbank on page 3-20.
Z(Rear Intermittent Wiper) Press the wiper symbol on
the top of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper. To
turn off the wiper, gently press the bottom of the switch.
=(Rear Wiper/Washer To wash and wipe the rear
window, press the washer symbol on the bottom of the
switch. Washer uid will spray as long as the switch is
held in. When the switch is released, the wiper will
continue to cycle three more times. There is only one
washer uid reservoir for the front and rear windshield
wipers. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37.
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is already
on, press the bottom of the switch. Press the top of
the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after
the washing cycle is completed.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
disengages.
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When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are
going slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you are not fresh — such as after
a day’s work — do not plan to make too many miles that
rst part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you
will nd experienced and able service experts in GM
dealerships all across North America. They will be ready
and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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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

Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips..............................................5-98
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-99
Ashtrays........................................................3-27
Audio System(s).............................................3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-133
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-134
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-135
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-135
Integrated Windshield Antenna.....................3-135
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-130
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-100
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-130
Setting the Time..........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-132
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-134
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-135
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-23B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-59
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-44
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-53
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-52
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-51
Buying New Tires...........................................5-66
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-28
Reduced Power Message.............................3-53
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Delay, Headlamp......................................3-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-42
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage.............................................5-101
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-72
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-88
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamps....................................................3-15
Four-Way Manual Driver Seat............................ 1-3Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-40
Front Console Storage Area.............................2-39
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-50
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-58
Fuses
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-105
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-107
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-104
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-50
Speedometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
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Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-66
Memory Seat..............................................2-47
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-36
Visors...........................................................2-15
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-37
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-58
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-68
Replacement...............................................5-68
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-52
Windows.......................................................2-13Windows (cont.)
Power........................................................2-14
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........5-99
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-9
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-53
Fuses......................................................5-104
Windshield Wipers......................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-26
X
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-135
Y
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle............. 4-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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