mirror controls BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2006 Owner's Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-22
Child Restraints
.......................................1-45
Airbag System
.........................................1-72
Restraint System Check
............................1-87
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-19
Mirrors
....................................................2-31
OnStar
®System
......................................2-32
Universal Home Remote System
................2-34
Storage Areas
.........................................2-38
Sunroof
..................................................2-46
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-47
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-37
Message Center
.......................................3-51Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-60
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-74
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-36
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
................. 5-9
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-43
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-44
Windshield Replacement
...........................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-49
Tires
......................................................5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................5-91
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-99
Electrical System
....................................5-100
Capacities and Specications
...................5-106
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Buick Rendezvous Owner ManualM

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Liftgate........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-13
Power Windows............................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-18Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-20
Starting the Engine.......................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-28
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-29
Engine Exhaust............................................2-29
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-30
Mirrors...........................................................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-31
Outside Power Mirror....................................2-31
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-32
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have a rearview mirror that can be
adjusted for day or night driving. Push or pull the tab
at the bottom of the mirror to adjust it for day or
night conditions.
The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lamps on
the bottom of the mirror.
The mirror may have a passenger airbag indicator.
SeePassenger Sensing System on page 1-81for
more information.
Outside Power Mirror
The power mirror controls
are located on the driver’s
door armrest.To choose either the left or right outside mirror, press
the selector switch. Press any of the four arrows located
on the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired
direction.
Adjust each mirror so you can see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, it can be helpful when
parallel parking. The passenger’s outside rearview mirror
will tilt towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE (R) and return to its previous position
when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R).
If further adjustment is needed, the power mirror controls
can be used. SeeOutside Power Mirror on page 2-31.
Also seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64
for information on how to turn this feature on and off.
2-31

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.
Press the rear of the switch to open the sunroof to
the vent position. The sunshade must be opened
by hand.
Press and release the rear of the switch a second time
to express-open the sunroof. The sunshade will open
with the sunroof. Press the switch in either direction
to stop it from moving. If the rear of the switch is pressed
and held, the express-open operation will be overridden.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of
the switch.Vehicle Personalization
In addition to the following features, your vehicle may
also have features that can be programmed through the
Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-64for more information.
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
the outside rearview
mirror position.
The settings for these features can be personalized
for both driver 1 and driver 2. Driver 1 and driver 2
correspond to the memory buttons labeled 1 and 2
on the driver’s door.
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To store the memory settings, 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). Press 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). Press 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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Fuse Usage
1 Empty
2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
3 Power Door Locks
4 Empty
5 Empty
6 Empty
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Empty
10Turn Signal and Hazard Lamp
Flashers
Fuse Usage
11 Power Seats
12Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Compressor
13 Liftgate and Endgate
14 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet
15Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Compressor Relay and Height
Sensor
16 Heated Mirrors
17 Power Mirrors
18 Ignition 1 Module
19 Turn Signal Switch
21 Rear Defogger
22 Air Bag Module
24 TCC Switch
25 HVAC Blower Motor
26HVAC Mode and Temperature
Motors and Head-Up Display
28 Not Used
29 Windshield Wipers and Washer
30Instrument Panel Cluster, Body
Control Module (BCM),
PASS-Key
®III
31 Park Lock Ignition Key Solenoid
32 Rear Window Wiper/Washer
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