2005 BUICK RAINIER automatic transmission

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 5-16.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) meeting GM
Specication 9986115.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4200 L6
5300 V889017342
88984215PF61
PF46
Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831
Spark Plugs
4200 L6
5300 V812569190
1257116441-981
41–985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 inches (56 cm)
Rear – 16 inches (41 cm)—
—8–2221
8–2161
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Audio System(s).............................................3-56
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-121
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-123
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-124
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-124
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-124
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-124
Navigation/Radio System.............................3-119
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-81
Radio with CD....................................3-57, 3-67
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-95
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-120
Setting the Time..........................................3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-121
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-122
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-124
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-34Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-25
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-21
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-50
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-49
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-102
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-28, 4-38, 4-50
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-92
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamps.................................................5-92
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-92
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-92
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-40
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-35
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-34
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-28
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-27
Reduced Power Light...................................3-40
Starting......................................................2-20
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-25
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-124
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-68
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-69
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-80
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Front Axle......................................................5-47
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-42
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-42
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Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-37
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-50
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-22
Trip Odometer................................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-122
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-63
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-50Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-91
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-91
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-51
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-32
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-25
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-47
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-64
Replacement...............................................5-65
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-35
Windows.......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........5-88
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