2005 BUICK RAINIER instrument cluster

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.

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key features:
A.Tachometer
B.Speedometer
C.Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
D.Voltmeter Gauge
E.Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
F.Fuel Gauge
G.Driver Information Center (DIC)
IMPORTANT:
The instrument panel
cluster is designed to let you knowabout many important aspects ofyour vehicle’s operation. It is impor
tant to read your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Cluster
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Getting to Know YourRainier4
Trip Information Button:Press
to access each of the odometer,
TRIP A, TRIP B and TIMER functions.To reset either trip odometer to zero,
access it on the DIC and press the
Select button ( ) for one second, orpress and hold the reset stem on the
instrument cluster.
Use the TIMER function to time the
length of your trip, pressing to startor stop the timer when the function is
displayed on the DIC. To reset it to zero,press and hold when the function isdisplayed on the DIC.
Fuel Information Button:Press
to access the range, average fuel
economy, fuel used and the GM Oil LifeSystem
TMstatus.
RANGE estimates the remaining dis
tance you can drive without refueling. It is based on recent fuel economy andremaining fuel.
AVG ECON calculates how many miles
per gallon you are getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press
and hold the reset stem while it is displayed and the DIC will begin calculatingaverage fuel economy from that point intime.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) fea
tures a message center that can display
trip information, fuel economy information, personalization features and othermessages or warnings.The DIC displayis located above the steering wheel on
the instrument cluster, and can be pro
grammed in three languages. To accessthe various DIC modes, press one ofthe four DIC buttons located on the
steering wheel: Trip Information, FuelInformation, Personalization or Select.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Service Engine Soon Lamp)
Located on the instrument panel, this
lamp illuminates under a variety of conditions when the OnBoard DiagnosticsII (OBD II) system detects a malfunction
in the vehicle’s emission controls. If it is
lit steadily, check the gas cap to ensurethat it is attached and securely fastened.
Turn it clockwise until a “ratcheting”sound is heard, signaling that it is
secure. If this is the cause of the condi
tion, and the cap is installed properly,
this should turn the light off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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FUEL USED shows the current amount
of fuel used in gallons since the last
reset for FUEL USED. This mode shouldbe reset after every fuel tank fillup.
ENGINE OIL LIFE calculates an estimat
ed percentage of the engine oil’sremaining useful life and alerts the driver
when it’s time to change the oil by illumi
nating the CHANGE ENG OIL light on
the instrument cluster. Please rememberto always reset the oil life system afteran oil change by pressing and holding
for four seconds while ENGINE OIL
LIFE is displayed. When successful, the
DIC displays ENGINE OIL LIFE: 100%.
For full engine oil information, see Section 5
of your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Personalization
Depending on the equipment ordered on
your vehicle, you can personalize a widevariety of preferences on the DIC. Onlythe features included on your vehicle willbe displayed by the DIC.Personalization features can include:
• Alarm Warning Type
• Mirror Curb View Assist
• Easy Exit Driver Seat (see Seats
section of this booklet)
• Display Units (English/Metric)
• Display Language
Personalization Button:Up to two
people can program individualized settings. Press once and current
driver preferences will be displayed. Any
changes made at this time affect only
the displayed driver. Press the buttonagain to scroll through and personalizemenu features.
Select Button:When scrolling through
the personalization features, pressto scroll through the choices provided foreach menu item. When you find the
choice you want, press to select it
and move on to the next feature. Toreset all personalization features to theirdefault settings, hold and down forfour seconds. Driver preferences arerecalled by pressing memory button #1or #2 located on the driver’s door.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.