2002 BUICK RANDEZVOUS turn signal

4-42 Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good
deal longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.

4-43 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have
extra wiring.
The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000 lbs. (450 kg), drive in THIRD (3) instead of
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) (or, as you need to,
a lower gear). This will minimize heat build
-up and
extend the life of your transaxle.
Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift to PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.

5-2
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning flasher
button is located on top of
the steering column.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to turn
the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.

6-38 Front Turn Signal/Parking/Sidemarker Lamps
To replace the front turn signal, parking or sidemarker
lamp bulbs, follow the headlamp bulb replacement
procedure and replace the appropriate bulb.
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
(Liftgate Mounted)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting the
tabs and pulling the panel off.
3. Remove the
seven wing nuts
and the four
outboard nuts
(two at each end).
4. Gently lower the liftgate.
5. Pull the lamp applique directly rearward from
the vehicle.
A. Taillamp (outboard)
B. Taillamp (center)
C. Back
-up Lamp (inboard)

6-39
6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.
8. Pull the bulb out of the base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.
10. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and turn the bulb socket one
-quarter of a
turn clockwise.
11. Replace the applique on the liftgate.
12. Gently lift the liftgate.
13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the
four outboard nuts.
14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by connecting
the tabs.
15. Close the liftgate.
Outboard Taillamps, Brake Lamps and
Turn Signals
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the
two screws on
the inboard
taillamp panel.

6-65
Fuses Usage
1 Fuse Puller
2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
3 Power Door Locks
4 Spare
5 Spare
6 Spare
7 Spare
8 Spare
9 Spare
10 Turn Signal and Hazard
Lamp Flashers
11 Power Seats
12 Electronic Level
Control (ELC) Compressor
13 Liftglass and Endgate
14 Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet
15 Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Compressor Relay and
Height Sensor

6-66
Fuses Usage
16 Heated Mirrors
17 Power Mirrors
18 Ignition 1 Module
19 Turn Signal Switch and
NSBU Switch
21 Rear Defogger
22 Air Bag Module
24 Canister Vent Solenoid and
TCC Switch
25 HVAC Blower Motor
26 HVAC Mode and Temperature
Motors and Head
-Up Display
28 Not Used
29 Windshield Wipers and Washer
30 Instrument Panel Cluster,
BCM, PASS
-Key
III
31 Park Lock Ignition Key Solenoid
32 Rear Window Wiper/Washer
34 Power SunroofFuses Usage
35 Power Windows
36 Map Lamps, Courtesy Lamps and
Instrument Panel Lights
37 Radio
38 UQ3 Radio Amplifier
39 Head
-Up Display
40 Hazard Flashers
41 Instrument Panel Cluster, HVAC
Control, Security LED and
Remote Keyless Entry Module
42 PASS
-Key
III
44 Body Control Module (BCM)
Relays Usage
20 Rear Defogger Relay
23 IGN3 Relay
27 Accessory Relay
33 Retained Accessory Power Relay
Diode
43 Accessory Diode

6-70
Spare Fuses Usage
64 Spare
65 Spare
66 Spare
67 Spare
68 Spare
69 Spare
Fuse Puller
70 Fuse Puller
Diode

Diode for Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Headlamps
High
-beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low
-beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps 3457K. . . . . . . . . .
Sidemarker Lamps 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liftgate Mounted
Taillamps 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-up Lamps 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Outboard Stop/Tail/Turn 3057K. . . . . . . . . . . . .