2005 BUICK RAINIER climate control

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Memory Settings for Driver’s Seat, Mirrors,
Pedals, Radio and Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . .6
Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks . .6
Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatic Headlamp System (AHS) . . . . . . . . . .8
Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
DualZone Automatic Climate Control System .8Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Electric Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front PassengerSide Passive Air Bag . . . . . . .11OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Touch Screen Navigation
Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HomeLink
®Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Content TheftDeterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Electronically Controlled
Rear Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
AllWheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Traction Assist System (TAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rainier. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the featuresdescribed in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

A.Exterior Lamp Controls
B.Air Outlets
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D.OnStar
®/Audio Steering Wheel
Controls
E.Instrument Panel ClusterF.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
G.Ignition Switch
H.Audio System
I.Climate Controls
J.Hood Release
K.Driver Information Center Steering
Wheel ControlsL.Rear Window Washer/Wiper
M.Lighter
N.Accessory Power Outlet
O.Rear Window Defogger
P.Glove Box
Getting to Know YourRainier2
Instrument Panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know YourRainier8
DualZone Automatic Climate
Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with a climate
control system that automatically main
tains the desired temperature individual
ly for the driver and front seat passen
ger. Independent rear seat fan and airdistribution controls are also included for
increased rearpassenger comfort. Amemory feature for up to two drivers isalso included with this system.
Automatic Operation:Push the AUTO
button to set automatic air delivery
mode, fan speed, A/C and recirculation
functions. Each time the AUTO button is
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp
override button islocated below theexterior lamps knob.
To prevent thedome lamp fromilluminating when adoor is opened,press the button.
Although using your
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter tounlock the doors will activate the dome
lamp temporarily, the lamp will remain
deactivated when opening a door, untilthe override button is pressed again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Activate the fog lamps
• Press the fog lamp button ( )
located on the instrument panel to theright of the exterior lamps switch.
• An indicator lamp will illuminate.
• To turn them off, press the button
again.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Headlamp System
(AHS)
When encountering darker conditions
during the daytime (such as when driving under a bridge or inside a parking
garage), you may notice the AHS tem
porarily activating your headlamps, inte
rior lights and radio display lights. This is normal. The lights will automatically
shut off when returning to daylight driving conditions.
When you start the vehicle at night,
the automatic headlamps will come on
immediately. The Automatic HeadlampSystem light sensor is located on top ofthe instrument panel near the windshield
defroster outlets. To ensure proper system operation, avoid placing objects or
stickers on or near the sensor.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The fog lamps shut off automati
cally when the ignition is turned off andmust be reactivated when needed.

Heated Seats (if equipped):The but
tons to control this feature are locatedon the front door armrests. Controls canbe set to heat the seatback only or theseatback and the seat cushion. The
three lights next to the controls indicateLO, MED or HI setting. Push the BACK
ONLY switch (“B” above) to activate
heat for the seatback only. An indicatorlight illuminates when the seatback isbeing heated. Push the horizontal switch(“A” above) to heat the whole seat.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Easy Exit Driver Seat
Two personalized driver exit seat posi
tions can be set by following thesesteps:
1. First, set the Easy Exit Driver Seat
feature to “ON” in your Driver
Information Center (see “Vehicle Personalization” in the Driver Information Center section of this booklets).
Getting to Know YourRainier10
Seats
A B
Electric Adjustable Pedals
(if equipped)
Shorter drivers can
adjust the brake andaccelerator pedals to
a comfortable posi
tion by using the tog
gle switch located on the steering col
umn. The vehicle must be in Park (P) forthis feature to operate.
• Press the switch toward you to move
the pedals closer.
• Press the switch away from you to
move the pedals away from you.
This feature can be programmed to work
with your vehicle’s memory feature. See
the Memory Settings for Driver’s Seat,Mirrors, Pedals, Radio and ClimateControls section of this booklet.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:
The engine must be running for
the heated seat feature to operate.