2002 BUICK RANDEZVOUS automatic

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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.
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-2 Windows
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-4 Keys
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-6 Door Locks
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-9 Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)
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-14 Vehicle Customization
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-21 Liftgate
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-22 Theft
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-23 Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)
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-25 PASS-Key III
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-28 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-28 Ignition Positions
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-30 Starting Your Engine
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-31 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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-32 Automatic Transaxle Operation
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-37 Parking Brake
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-38 Shifting Into PARK (P)
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-40 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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-41 Parking Over Things That Burn
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-41 Engine Exhaust2
-42 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
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-43 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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-50 Exterior Lamps
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-52 Interior Lamps
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-59 Storage Compartments
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-70 Accessory Inflator System (Option)
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-71 Accessory Power Outlets
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-72 OnStar System (Option)
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-77 HomeLink Transmitter (Option)
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-80 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-85 Warning Lights, Gages, Messages
and Indicators
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-95 Message Center
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-105 Driver Information Center (DIC)
(If Equipped)
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-122 Head-Up Display (Option)
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-125 Rear Parking Assist (Option)

2-7 Power Door Locks
The power door lock switch
is located on the driver's
and front passenger's doors
next to the door handle.
Press the front of the switch to lock all doors, or press
the back of the switch to unlock all doors.
The rear doors do not have power door lock switches.
Instead, each rear door has a manual lever that works
only that door's lock.
If your vehicle has the optional content theft
-deterrent
system, the power door lock switch may cause the
system to arm. See ªContent Theft
-Deterrent Systemº
in the Index for more information.
Delayed Locking
With the delayed locking feature, the doors will not
lock immediately when locking the doors using the
power door lock switch or when LOCK on the optional
remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed while any
door is open. Instead, three chimes will be heard to
indicate that the delayed locking feature is in operation.
Five seconds, after all doors are closed, the doors will
then lock automatically.
If the ignition is in ON or ACCESSORY, this feature
will not lock the doors.
To program the delayed locking feature, see ªVehicle
Customizationº in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped
with the Driver Information Center (DIC), see ªDriver
Information Centerº in the Index.

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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
All of the doors will automatically lock when all
doors are closed, the engine is running and the shift
lever is shifted out of PARK (P). All of the doors will
automatically unlock when the shift lever is shifted
into PARK (P).
With the automatic door lock feature, you can still
lock or unlock the doors at any time, either manually,
with the power door lock switches or by pressing
LOCK on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter.
See ªRemote Keyless Entryº in the Index for
more information.
To program the automatic door lock feature, see
ªVehicle Customizationº in the Index. If your vehicle
is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC),
see ªDriver Information Centerº in the Index.
Rear Door Child Security Locks
Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks
that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
on your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these
locks do the following:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
2. On the inside of the rear
door will be a lock. Push
the lever up to engage
the safety lock.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear door lock.
The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when this feature is in use. If you
want to open the rear door when the security lock is on,
unlock the door from the inside and then open the door
from the outside.

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Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 3. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. 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. Turn the exterior lamp control from the off position
to the parking lamp position.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.
4. Turn the exterior lamp control from the off position to
the parking lamp position to change the current mode.
5. Turn the exterior lamp control from the off position
to the parking lamp position until you hear the
number of chimes corresponding to the mode
selection you want.
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.Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
This feature allows you to lock and unlock your
doors automatically.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Automatic door locking
and unlocking is disabled. You will always need to
lock your doors manually before driving to increase
occupant safety.)
Mode 2: Automatic Door Locking Only

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

The automatic door unlock feature is turned off.
Mode 3: Automatic Door Locking with shift out
of PARK (P)/Driver's Door Unlocking with shift
into PARK (P)

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; driver's
door only will unlock automatically.

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Mode 4: Automatic Door Locking with shift out of
PARK (P)/All Door Unlocking with shift into PARK (P)

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Shift into PARK (P) with the ignition on; all doors
will unlock automatically.
Mode 5: Automatic Door Locking with shift out of
PARK (P)/Driver's Door Unlocking with Key Removal

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Remove the key; only the driver's door will
unlock automatically.
Mode 6: Automatic Door Locking with shift out of
PARK (P)/All Door Unlocking with Key Removal

Shift out of PARK (P) with the ignition on and the
driver's door closed; all doors will lock automatically.

Remove the ignition key; all doors will
unlock automatically.Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed in Mode 4. The mode to which the vehicle
has been programmed may have been changed since it
left the factory. 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 front of the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes indicates the vehicle's current programmed
mode. If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions later in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.
4. Press the front of the power door lock switch to
change the current mode.
5. Press the front of the power door lock switch until
you hear the number of chimes corresponding to the
mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
electrical cord is located on the driver's side of the
engine compartment.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110
-volt AC outlet.
CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three
-prong
11 0
-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a
heavy
-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could
be damaged.How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Maximum engine speed is limited when you're in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline
components from improper operation.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This gear position locks your front wheels.
It's the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can't move easily.

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully
apply your regular brakes before you can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. As you step
on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a
click from the solenoid of the system. This ensures that
the system is operating properly.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See
ªShifting Out of PARK (P)º in this section for
more information.
CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
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You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº
in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
ªStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snowº in the Index.

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
CAUTION:
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine is ªracingº (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine
racing isn't covered by your warranty.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is
for normal driving. If you need more power for passing,
and you're:

Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down.

Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly,
or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster,
something may be wrong with a transaxle system
sensor. If you drive very far that way, your
vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have
your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you
can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less
than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds.