2005 BUICK RAINIER tires

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life
system. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-19.An Emission Control
Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.An Emission Control Service. See footnotes †
and (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-53.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.•
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist
you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-53for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to turn the spare tire. If
it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-69.
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Accessory Inator...........................................5-67
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-60
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-92
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-21
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-46
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-53
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-60
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-54
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-51
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-48
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-46
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-25
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light............................3-41Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-124
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-124
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Appearance Care............................................5-83
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-88
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-89
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-87
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Finish Damage............................................5-89
Glass Surfaces............................................5-85
Instrument Panel.........................................5-85
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-85
Leather......................................................5-85
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-90
Vinyl..........................................................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-88
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Assist Handles...............................................2-47
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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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Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-123
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-124
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-124
Cargo Cover..................................................2-49
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-47
Chains, Tire...................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-31
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-35
Gages Warning Light...................................3-41
Check Gas Cap Light......................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-89
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-32
Infants and Young Children...........................1-28
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-38
Older Children.............................................1-26
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Seat Position...........................................1-42Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-37
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-35
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-124
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-88
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-87
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-83
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Glass Surfaces............................................5-85
Instrument Panel.........................................5-85
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-85
Leather......................................................5-85
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-89
Vinyl..........................................................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-88
Climate Control System
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-25
Dual Automatic............................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Rear..........................................................3-24
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-23
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Spare Tire.....................................................5-82
Installing....................................................5-72
Removing...................................................5-70
Storing.......................................................5-80
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-27
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-121
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-47
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Glove Box..................................................2-46
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-47
Overhead Console.......................................2-46
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-48
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-42
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-49
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-121Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-21
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-53
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-88
Buying New Tires........................................5-62
Chains.......................................................5-66
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-69
Cleaning....................................................5-89
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-68
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-59
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-72
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-70
Secondary Latch System..............................5-77
Spare Tire..................................................5-82
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-80
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-63
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-65
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
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