2002 BUICK RANDEZVOUS lock

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The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the
side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door.
CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an air
bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don't put
anything between an occupant and an air bag,
and don't attach or put anything on the steering
wheel hub or on or near any other air bag
covering. Don't let seat covers block the inflation
path of a side impact air bag.

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Remove the shoulder belt from its stowage location in
the roof and pull it all the way down to the lap belt.Insert the metal knob on the shoulder belt into the
keyhole on the lap belt buckle as shown. Be sure to
slide the shoulder belt part into the keyhole until it
locks into place.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt
The positions next to the windows have lap
-shoulder
belts. Here's how to wear one properly.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the
latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, see ªSafety Belt
Extenderº at the end of this section. Make sure the
release button on the buckle is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.

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The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Each position next to the windows in the second row has
a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
To move it down, push down on the button and move
the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move
the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder
belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you
want it, try to move it down without pushing the button
down to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the
belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder
belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move
forward too much, which could increase injury.
The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-9 Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
2
-14 Vehicle Customization
2
-21 Liftgate
2
-22 Theft
2
-23 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
2
-25 PASS-Key III
2
-28 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-28 Ignition Positions
2
-30 Starting Your Engine
2
-31 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-32 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-37 Parking Brake
2
-38 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-40 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-41 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-41 Engine Exhaust2
-42 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-50 Exterior Lamps
2
-52 Interior Lamps
2
-59 Storage Compartments
2
-70 Accessory Inflator System (Option)
2
-71 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-72 OnStar System (Option)
2
-77 HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
2
-80 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-85 Warning Lights, Gages, Messages
and Indicators
2
-95 Message Center
2
-105 Driver Information Center (DIC)
(If Equipped)
2
-122 Head-Up Display (Option)
2
-125 Rear Parking Assist (Option)

2-3 Power Windows
Switches on the driver's door armrest control each of the
windows when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or
when retained accessory power is active. See ªRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)º in the Index for more
information. In addition, each passenger's door has a
window switch.The driver's power window switch has two down
positions. Push the rear of the switch to the first position
to lower the window normally.
Press the rear of any passenger window switch and that
window will open. Press the front of any switch to close
the window.
Express
-Down Feature
The driver's window switch also has an express
-down
feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. To activate the
express
-down feature, push the rear of the driver's
window switch to the second position, then release it.
The window will lower completely.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
front of the switch.
Passenger Window Lock Feature
The driver's window controls also include a lock
-out
switch. Press the right side of the WDO LOCK switch to
stop rear passengers from lowering their window. The
driver can still control all of the windows with the lock
on. Press the other side of the WDO LOCK switch for
normal window operation.

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The key can be used for the
ignition as well as all the
door locks, the floor console
and the glovebox.
If you need a new key, contact your dealer, who can
obtain the correct key code.
Your vehicle has the PASS
-Key
III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle's steering column. If a
replacement key or any additional key is needed, you
must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will
have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that
came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer
if you need a new key made.Any new PASS
-Key III key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. See ªPASS
-Key
IIIº
in the Index for more information on programming your
new key.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an
extra key.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call Buick
Roadside Assistance. See ªRoadside Assistanceº in the
Index for more information.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with
an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the
vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a command to
unlock your vehicle. See ªOnStar

º in the Index for
more information.

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle won't open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or press UNLOCK
on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
See ªRemote Keyless Entryº in the Index for
more information.
To unlock either front door from the outside with
the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front
of the vehicle.
To lock either front door from the outside with the key,
insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.
To lock any door from the
inside, push the manual
locking lever forward.
To unlock any door from the inside, pull back on the
manual locking lever.