engine oil BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Guide

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 365for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 375for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 413. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 428.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 416.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 365.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 375.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
Hinges and
Rear Folding
SeatMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric
Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your GM
dealer.
Part GM®Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10354942 A1208C
Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 10322538 CF123
Spark Plugs 12568387 41-101
Windshield Wiper Blades (Hook Type)
Driver’s Side – 24.0 inches (60.0 cm) 10413111 —
Passenger’s Side – 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) 10317151 —
Rear Wiper Blade – 15.7 inches (40.0 cm) 10324491 —
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Carbon Monoxide..............118, 140, 327, 340
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 455
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 298
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 298
Cargo Cover............................................... 165
Cargo Lamp................................................ 192
Cell Phone Storage Area............................. 159
Center Rear Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 51
Chains, Tire................................................. 424
Change Engine Oil Message....................... 230
Charging System Indicator Message............ 228
Check
Engine Light............................................ 222
Tire Pressure System............................... 414
Check Gas Cap Message........................... 231
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 362
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 459
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 64
Infants and Young Children........................ 60
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 69
Older Children........................................... 57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position............................. 79Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position................................. 82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 84
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 68
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 200
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 457
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 456
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 453
Finish Care.............................................. 456
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 451
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 454
Leather.................................................... 454
Tires........................................................ 458
Underbody Maintenance........................... 459
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 455
Weatherstrips........................................... 455
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 457
Climate Control System............................... 200
Dual......................................................... 203
Dual Automatic......................................... 206
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 210
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (cont.)
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 240
Driving
At Night................................................... 317
City.......................................................... 321
Defensive................................................. 302
Drunken................................................... 303
Freeway................................................... 322
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 325
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 318
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 332
Winter...................................................... 327
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 206
Dual Climate Control System....................... 203
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 277
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 462
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 463
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 463
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 462
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 462
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 466Electrical System (cont.)
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 462
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 370
Battery..................................................... 393
Change Oil Message............................... 230
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 222
Coolant.................................................... 375
Coolant Heater......................................... 131
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 221
Coolant Temperature Warning Message ... 227
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 487
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 364
Exhaust................................................... 140
Oil ........................................................... 365
Oil Life System........................................ 368
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 380
Overheating............................................. 378
Reduced Power Message........................ 228
Starting.................................................... 129
Entry Lighting.............................................. 189
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 503
Exit Delay, Headlamp.................................. 189
Exit Lighting................................................ 190
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 56
Exterior Lamps............................................ 185
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M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 478
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 481
At Least Once a Month............................ 481
At Least Once a Year.............................. 482
Introduction.............................................. 472
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 479
Maintenance Record................................ 488
Maintenance Requirements...................... 472
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 486
Owner Checks and Services.................... 480
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 485
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 475
Using....................................................... 473
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 473
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 222
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................. 11
Message
Center..................................................... 225
Change Engine Oil................................... 230
Charging System Indicator....................... 228
Check Gas Cap....................................... 231Message (cont.)
Door Ajar Warning................................... 230
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 227
Highbeam Out Warning............................ 235
Low Brake Fluid Warning......................... 232
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 232
Low Oil Pressure..................................... 229
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 231
Park Lamp Warning................................. 234
PASS-Key
®III Security............................. 231
Program Mode......................................... 233
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning......................... 230
Reduced Engine Power............................ 228
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning........................................ 234
Service Traction System Warning............. 226
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 233
Traction Active......................................... 227
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 142
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 143
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror............... 143
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 143
Outside Power Mirror............................... 142
MyGMLink.com............................................ 495
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N
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................... 277
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 127
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 486
O
Odometer.................................................... 213
Odometer, Trip............................................ 213
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 313
Oil
Engine..................................................... 365
Pressure Message................................... 229
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 368
Older Children, Restraints............................. 57
Online Owner Center................................... 495
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 144
Other Warning Devices................................ 176
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 210
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 199
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 143
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 143
Heated Mirrors......................................... 143
Power Mirror............................................ 142Outside (cont.)
Overhead Console....................................... 159
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 380
Owner Checks and Services....................... 480
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 459
Park Aid...................................................... 196
Park Lamp Warning Message...................... 234
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 136
Shifting Out of......................................... 138
Parking
Assist....................................................... 196
Brake....................................................... 135
Over Things That Burn............................ 139
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 217
Passenger Sensing System........................... 98
Passing....................................................... 314
PASS-Key
®III ............................................. 124
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 125
PASS-Key®III Security Message................. 231
Perimeter Lighting....................................... 191
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