fuel BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Guide

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 466.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 394.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 388.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 378.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 387.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 365.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 365.
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 372.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 389.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 370.
K. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 381.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 364
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
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Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 413.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN), an
alphanumeric designator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date
of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 332.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 332.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
rear axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 332.Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light
duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index:An assigned number ranging from
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Ination Pressure:The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire may be inated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto
the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load rating for a tire
at the maximum permissible ination pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:The sum of
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The number of
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 332.
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Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to
a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and
the original equipment tire size and recommended
ination pressure. See “Tire and Loading
Information Label” underLoading Your Vehicle on
page 332.
Ination - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-ination or over-ination is all right.
It is not. If your tires do not have enough air
(under-ination), you can get the following:
Too much exing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economyIf your tires have too much air (over-ination),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to
the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). This label shows
your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the
correct ination pressures for your tires when they
are cold. The recommended cold tire ination
pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum
amount of air pressure needed to support your
vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
For additional information regarding how much
weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of
the Tire and Loading Information label, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 332. How you load your
vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort.
Never load your vehicle with more weight than it
was designed to carry.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in
the nish should be repaired right away. Bare
metal will corrode quickly and may develop into
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your dealer.
Larger areas of nish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are
not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, oor pan,
and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where
mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close
areas of the frame should be loosened before being
ushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can
create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces
of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of
purchase, whichever occurs rst.
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Underhood Fuse Block
This fuse block is located in the engine
compartment, on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 364for more information on location.
The back-up lamp relay (A) is located behind and
to the left of the underhood fuse block.
To remove the cover, press the two tabs in and lift
up the cover.
Fuse Usage
1 Fuel Pump
2 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
3 Horn
4 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
5 Engine Control Module (ECM)
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Fuse Usage
6 Powertrain Relay
7 Powertrain Sensors
8 Transmission Control Module (TCM)
9Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Solenoids Valves
10 Oxygen Sensor/MAF Sensor
11 Fuel Injectors (Even)
13 Fuel Injectors (Odd)
14 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
15 Passenger’s Low-Beam Headlamp
16 Transmission
17 Driver’s Low-Beam Headlamp
18 Driver’s High-Beam Headlamp
19 Ignition Switch Battery Power
20 Parking LampsFuse Usage
21 Engine Control Module (ECM)
23 Passenger’s High-Beam Headlamp
24 Vent Solenoids
25 DVD
26 Front Fog Lamps
27 Ignition Relay
28 Body Control Module (BCM)
29 S-Band
30 Not Used
31 Cruise Control
32 Front Power Outlets/Lights, OnStar
®
33Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
Control System
34 Starter Solenoid Battery Fuse
35 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Motor
38 Engine Cooling Fan 2
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Fuse Usage
39 Engine Cooling Fan 1
40Main Battery Fuse for Retained
Accessory Power Relay and
Accessory Relay
41Main Battery Fuse for Heated Seats,
Air Conditioning, Defogger
44Main Battery Fuse for Power
Outlets, Level Control, Power Seats,
Mirrors, and Body Computer
46Main Battery Fuse for Climate
Control Blower and Ignition 3 Relay
47Main Battery Fuse for Ignition
Switch, Radio, Heads-Up Display
(HUD), Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), Instrument Cluster, Air
Conditioning, and Body Computer
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§Diode for Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
§71Diode for Ignition
Relay Usage
49 Horn
50 Fuel Pump
51 Air Conditioning Clutch
52 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
53 Low-Beam Headlamps
54 Parking Lamps
55 High-Beam Headlamps
56 Fog Lamps
57 Starter Relay
58 Cooling Fan Series/Parallel
59 Powertrain
60 Cooling Fan 2
61 Cooling Fan 1
62 Ignition
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 485for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more
information.
Automatic Transaxle (Pan Removal and Replacement) 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Cooling System 11.3 qt 10.7 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 qt 3.8 L
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal 68.1 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb
140Y
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
3.5L V6 L Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
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Maintenance Schedule................................ 472
Introduction............................................... 472
Maintenance Requirements........................ 472
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 473
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 473
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 475
Additional Required Services..................... 478
Maintenance Footnotes.............................. 479Owner Checks and Services..................... 480
At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 481
At Least Once a Month............................. 481
At Least Once a Year............................... 482
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants........ 485
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 486
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 487
Maintenance Record.................................. 488
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 332.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 356.
The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 475should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 478and
Maintenance Footnotes on page 479for further
information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do
some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance work only if
you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job. If
you have any doubt, see your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer to have a qualied
technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 355.
Some maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, you should have your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer do these jobs.
When you go to your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for
your service needs, you will know that GM-trained
and supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
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