2004 BUICK RANDEZVOUS fuel filter

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
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a) 1.7 lbs. 0.8 kg
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement
Complete Overhaul7.4 quarts
10.0 quarts7.0 L
9.5 L
AWD Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement
Complete Overhaul8.7 quarts
10.8 quarts8.3 L
10.3 L
Cooling System with A/C 9.6 quarts 9.1 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 quarts 3.8 L
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gallons 68.1 L
Rear Differential Fluid Capacity 2.1 quarts 1.9 L
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity 0.6 pints 290 ml
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Service25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-19.An Emission Control
Service.••••••
Change automatic transaxle uid
and lter (severe service).See
footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transaxle uid
and lter (normal service).•
Replace spark plugs and inspect
spark plug wires.An Emission
Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service
(or every 5 years, whichever occurs
rst).An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.•
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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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