2004 BUICK RANDEZVOUS brake fluid

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-7
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-16
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-21
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-21
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)..............3-24
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-27
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-28
Climate Controls............................................3-28
Climate Control System.................................3-28
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-32
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-35
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-38
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-39
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-40
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-43Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-43
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-44
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-45
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-46
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-46
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Message Center.............................................3-50
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-50
Traction Active Message................................3-51
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-51
Charging System Indicator Message................3-52
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-52
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-53
Low Tire Message........................................3-54
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-54
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-54
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-55
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-55
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-56
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-56
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-57
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The Head-Up Display also displays the following lights
and messages when they appear on the instrument
panel cluster:
Turn Signal Indicators. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
High-Beam Indicator. SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-8.
Low-Fuel Warning Message. SeeLow Fuel Warning
Message on page 3-56.
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. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Message on
page 3-51.
Low Oil Pressure. SeeLow Oil Pressure Message
on page 3-52.
Charging System Indicator. SeeCharging System
Indicator Message on page 3-52.
Low Brake Fluid Warning. SeeLow Brake Fluid
Warning Message on page 3-57.
Under warning conditions, the CHECK GAGES icon will
illuminate in the HUD. Look at the instrument panel
cluster for more information.
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Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
If your brake uid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add brake uid.
The brake system warning light will also be illuminated.
If this message appears, the brakes need attention.
You should have your vehicle serviced immediately. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 3-44andBrakes
on page 5-38.
If the warning message is still on after adding uid, you
may need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on.
If the message stays on, see your dealer right away.
Service Vehicle Soon Message
This light will come on if your vehicle has certain
non-emission related problems.
For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send
and receive messages from the vehicle’s components,
this message will come on.
These problems may not be obvious and may affect
vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualied
dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-4
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-14
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-19
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-21
Engine Coolant.............................................5-23
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-25
Engine Overheating.......................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-29
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38Battery........................................................5-42
Jump Starting...............................................5-43
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-48
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Headlamps..................................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps.....................................................5-52
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-52
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-53
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-55
Tires..............................................................5-57
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-64
Check Tire Pressure System..........................5-65
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-69
Buying New Tires.........................................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-72
Wheel Replacement......................................5-72
Tire Chains..................................................5-74
Accessory Inator.........................................5-74
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 5-109.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-43.
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-36.
D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 5-21.
E. Brake Master Cylinder. SeeBrakes on page 5-38.
F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-37.G. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-42.
H. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-25.
I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14.
J. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23.
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Checking the Fluid Level
To prepare your vehicle, do the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level place and keep the
engine running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position
the shift lever in PARK (P).
4. Let the engine run at idle for three to ve minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, do the following:
The dipstick is located
toward the back of the
engine compartment, next
to the brake master
cylinder.The dipstick handle is a bright red loop. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The uid level must be in the cross-hatched
area.
4. If the uid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it. Add
washer uid until the
tank is full.
Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for adding
water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer uid.
Water can cause the solution to freeze and
damage your washer uid tank and other parts
of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t
clean as well as washer uid.
Fill your washer uid tank only three-quarters
full when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely full.
Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
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What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3 brake
uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed container
only. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake uid.Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system
parts so badly that they will have to be replaced.
Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of
uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint nish can be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake uid on your vehicle. If
you do, wash it off immediately. SeeAppearance
Care on page 5-99.
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