2002 BUICK RANDEZVOUS tow

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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, the outside rearview
mirrors are heated when you activate the rear window
defogger. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, 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). See ªTilt Mirrorº in the Index for
information on how to turn this feature on and off.

2-63 Rear Convenience Center (Option)
CAUTION:
If the rear convenience center isn't secured
properly, it can move around in a collision or
sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be
injured. Be sure to secure the rear convenience
center properly.
The main purpose of the optional rear convenience
center is to provide added convenience when using the
rear of your vehicle by making it easier to load, organize
and store items in your vehicle.
The extended rear convenience center, without the
optional third row stowable seat, has a forward bin and
rear bin. The rear convenience center, with the optional
third row stowable seat, contains one storage bin.
To use the convenience center, remove the carpeted mat
and lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the
storage bin.The extended rear convenience center has a maximum
weight capacity of 400 lbs. (181.6 kg) on top.
The shorter rear convenience center that comes with the
optional third row stowable seat has a maximum weight
capacity of 100 lbs. (45.4 kg) on top.
Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the
top and the inside of the rear convenience center.
2. Remove the carpeted mat (if equipped) from
the vehicle.
3. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open
the rear storage bin. The center lid will also need
to be opened.
4. Remove the two nuts from inside the rear storage
bin. The nuts are located in the bottom of the bin.
5. Lift the rear storage bin and remove it from the rear
of the vehicle.
6. Remove the two nuts inside the forward storage bin.
These nuts are located along the bottom of the center
divider wall.
7. Lift the forward storage bin and remove it from the
rear of the vehicle.

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Removing the Rear Convenience Center When the
Vehicle has the Third Row Stowable Seat
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the
top and the inside of the rear convenience center.
2. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open the
storage bin.
3. Remove the two nuts from inside the storage bin.
The nuts are located in the bottom of the bin.
If you are only removing the convenience center and
not the stowable seat, you must replace these nuts
once the bin is removed to secure the seat.
4. Lift the storage bin and remove it from the rear of
the vehicle.Replacing the Rear Convenience Center When the
Vehicle has the Third Row Stowable Seat
1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle. Align the
bin over the rear mounting bolts.
3. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts
and tighten.
4. Push and pull on the rear storage system to make
sure that it is locked into place properly.

2-87 Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released,
it means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
United States CanadaThis light should come on briefly when you turn
the ignition key to ON. If it doesn't come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's
a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. See ªAnti
-Lock Brake
System Warning Lightº and ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.

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If the Light Is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:

Reducing vehicle speed.

Avoiding hard accelerations.

Avoiding steep uphill grades.

If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see ªIf
the Light Is On Steadyº following.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If the light remains on steady, see ªIf the Light
Is On Steadyº following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service.If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. See ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been
left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel
cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A
few driving trips with the cap properly installed should
turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
Are you low on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. See
ªFilling Your Tankº in the Index. It will take a few
driving trips to turn the light off.

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Tilt Mirror
The tilt mirror feature can be programmed to one of the
following modes:
ON: The passengers side outside rearview mirror will
tilt down towards the curb when the vehicle is shifted to
REVERSE (R) and returns to its previous position when
the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R).
OFF: The mirror will not tilt.
To determine the mode to which your vehicle is
programmed or to program your vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press the MODE button until TILT appears on
the DIC.
3. Press the SET button until the arrow is before
ON or OFF.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, do one of the following:

Shift out of PARK (P),

turn the ignition key out of ON, or

do not program any commands for one minute while
in the programming mode.
The programming mode message will turn off to let you
know that you are no longer in the programming mode.
Once you have reached the end of the personalization
features, PERSONALIZATION SELECTION DONE
will appear briefly. Then PRESS SET TO EXIT MODE
TO CONTINUE will appear. Pressing SET will exit you
out of the DIC. Pressing MODE will take you to the
beginning of personalization.

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Head-Up Display (HUD) (Option)
CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your field of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it's dark outside.
Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed
low in your field of view.
If your vehicle has this option, it can display the
speedometer reading in English or metric. The current
radio station, CD number and/or track number or tape
may also be displayed and will appear as an image
focused out toward the front of your vehicle.
The HUD is capable of displaying English or French.
See ªDriver Information Center (DIC) Messagesº
earlier in this section to change the display from English
to metric.The Head
-Up Display also displays the following lights
and messages when they appear on the instrument
panel cluster:

Turn Signal Indicators

High
-Beam Indicator

Low
-Fuel Warning Message
See each of these features in the Index for
more information.
The Head
-Up Display also displays a CHECK GAGES
icon. The following messages could appear on the
instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES appears:

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message

Low Oil Pressure Message

Charging System Indicator Message

Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
See each of these messages in the Index for
more information.

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you.
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has
a flow
-through ventilation system described later in
this section.
Dual Manual Comfort Control
Fan Knob
The left knob is used to select the force of air you want.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and
counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. The fan must be
turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate.Temperature Knob
The center knob controls the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise
(toward the red area) for warmer air. Turn the knob
counterclockwise (toward the blue area) for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob is used to select and determine the
direction of the air flowing into the vehicle.
(Upper): This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets and the rear console outlets.
(Bi-Level): This setting directs air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed toward your
upper body through the front instrument panel outlets
and the rear console outlets, while warmed air is
directed through the heater ducts at your feet.
(Lower): This setting brings in most of the air
through the floor ducts. It is also used to send air to the
rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats
free of objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of
the vehicle.