2004 BUICK RANDEZVOUS power steering

Floor Console Fuse Block
The oor console fuse block is located to the left of the
glove box near the oor.
Pull the door open to access the fuse block.
Fuse Usage
1 Empty
2 Steering Wheel Radio Controls
3 Power Door Locks
4 Empty
5 Empty
6 Empty
7 Empty
8 Empty
9 Empty
10Turn Signal and Hazard Lamp
Flashers
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Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing part or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor
and release pawl, hood and door hinges, rear folding
seats and liftgate hinges. More frequent lubrication may
be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better and
not stick or squeak.
(g)Check system for interference or binding and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed.
Replace any components that have high effort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator or cruise
control cables.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Carrier
Assembly —
Differential
(Rear Drive
Module) and
Transfer Case
(Power Transfer
Unit)VERSATRAK™ Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in
Canada 88901045).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding SeatMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle................................. 4-2
Accessory Inator...........................................5-74
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-27
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-108
Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs
(Second Row).............................................1-14
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)..........................3-77, 3-88, 3-101
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-43
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-72
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-79
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-82
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-78
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-80
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-77
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-75
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).............................................7-10
All-Wheel Drive......................................5-48, 5-98
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message..........3-55
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-12
AM .............................................................3-130Antenna, Integrated Windshield.......................3-132
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-132
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-45
Appearance Care............................................5-99
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-102
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-106
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-99
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle............5-103
Finish Damage..........................................5-105
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-105
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-105
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-106
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Arming with the Power Lock Switch...................2-16
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter.................................................2-16
Ashtrays........................................................3-28
Audio Speakers............................................3-115
Audio System(s).............................................3-73
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-129
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-130
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-131
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-131
Integrated Windshield Antenna.....................3-132
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-112
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-85
Radio with CD............................................3-74
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Engine (cont.)
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-13
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-21
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Specications.....................................5-116
Entering Programming Mode............................3-64
Entertainment System
Cleaning Your DVD Player..........................3-131
DVD Distortion..........................................3-129
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-38
Event Data Records (EDR)..............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Exiting Programming Mode...............................3-72
Express-Down Window....................................2-14
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-46
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a Program Type (PTY)
Station (RDS and XM™).............3-77, 3-89, 3-101
Finding a Station............................3-75, 3-87, 3-99
Finish Care..................................................5-103
Finish Damage.............................................5-105
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-76
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-77
Floor Console Fuse Block..............................5-110
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM Stereo....................................................3-130
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks.............1-9, 1-14
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-18
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Hitches..........................................................4-46
HomeLink®Transmitter....................................2-35
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-35
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-26
How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid...............5-23
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-31
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-33
How to Check................................................5-65
How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid............5-21
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-20
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-21
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-28
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-27
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-48
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-48If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-32
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-43
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-30
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-50
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-64
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-40
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-21
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-16
Integrated Windshield Antenna........................3-132
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
Interior Lamps Control.....................................3-17
Interior Lighting Delay......................................3-65
Interior Lighting On.........................................3-66
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
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Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-19
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-93
Playing a CD...............................3-83, 3-95, 3-107
Playing a Specic Loaded CD.........................3-108
Playing the Radio...........................3-75, 3-86, 3-99
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-27
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-109
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-14
Power Steering...............................................4-13
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-46
Primary Radio Controls..................................3-126
Program Mode Message..................................3-58
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-35
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-26
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-74, 3-85, 3-98
Radio Messages...........................3-80, 3-91, 3-104
Radios..........................................................3-73
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-130
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-131
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-131
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-112
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-85
Radio with CD............................................3-74
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-98
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-126
Setting the Time..........................................3-73
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-128
Understanding Reception............................3-130
RDS Messages.............................3-78, 3-90, 3-103
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-54
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-44
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-126
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Controls.....................3-127
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-113
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U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-24
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-112
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-130
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-5
Unlock Feedback............................................3-69
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-73
Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-100
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-38
Using Song List Mode...................................3-110
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-7
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-36
Service Soon Message.................................3-57
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records....7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-107
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-108Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-64
Memory Seat..............................................2-49
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-38
Video Screen................................................3-116
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-15
Visors...........................................................2-15
W
Warm-Up Shift................................................2-25
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-39
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid Low Warning Message.................3-56
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-103
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-43
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-45
What Coolant to Use.......................................5-24
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What Power Steering Fluid to Use....................5-37
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-19
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