2004 BUICK RANDEZVOUS lock

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, seeSafety Belt
Extender on page 1-46.
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 t against your body.To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the
buckle.
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2. 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.3. To make the lap belt longer, tilt the latch plate and
pull it along the belt.
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{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
air bag, the bag might not inate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing
severe injury or even death. The path of an
inating 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
ination path of a side impact air bag.
When Should an Air Bag Inate?
The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags
are designed to inate in moderate to severe frontal
or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inate
only if the impact speed is above the system’s
designed “threshold level.”
In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal air bags,
which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash
severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air bags
inate at a level less than full deployment. For more
severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. If the front
of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move
or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment
is about 12 to 18 mph (19 to 29 km/h), and the threshold
level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to
38.5 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with
specic vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above
or below this range.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Liftgate........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-13
Power Windows............................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-17Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-20
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-30
Engine Exhaust............................................2-30
Running Your Engine While
You Are Parked........................................2-31
Mirrors...........................................................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-32
Outside Power Mirror....................................2-32
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-33
OnStar®System.............................................2-33
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle’s key can be used for the ignition as well
as the driver’s door lock, the oor 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. SeePASS-Key®III
on page 2-17for more information on programming your
new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for 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. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-33
for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or
a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock your doors
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
UNLOCK:Press UNLOCK to unlock only the driver’s
door. If you press UNLOCK again within ve seconds,
the passengers’ doors and the liftgate will unlock.
See “Liftgate Release” underLiftgate on page 2-11for
more information.
The UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15for more
information.
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If you would like to program the way the headlamps and
parking lamps operate with remote unlock conrmation,
and your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-64.
LOCK:To lock all doors, press LOCK.
The LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15for more
information.
If you would like to program the way the headlamps,
parking lamps and horn operate with remote lock
conrmation, and your vehicle is equipped with the
Driver Information Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-64.
REAR:To unlock the liftgate, press REAR. SeeLiftgate
on page 2-11for more information.Remote Alarm
L
:Press the button with the horn symbol to make the
headlamps and parking lamps ash and the horn
sound. This will allow you to attract attention, if needed.
Press the button with the horn symbol again to stop
the alarm from sounding, or the alarm will turn off after
90 seconds.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
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