2005 BUICK RANDEZVOUS brake fluid

Message Center.............................................3-51
Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message...........3-51
Service Traction System Warning Message......3-51
Traction Active Message................................3-52
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message..................................................3-52
Charging System Indicator Message................3-53
Reduced Engine Power Message....................3-53
Low Oil Pressure Message............................3-54
Low Engine Oil Level Message.......................3-55
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-55
Low Tire Message........................................3-56
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-56
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-56
Check Gas Cap Message..............................3-57
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-57
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-57
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-58
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-58
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-59
Service Vehicle Soon Message.......................3-59
Program Mode Message................................3-60
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery Low
Warning Message......................................3-60Parking Lamp Warning Message.....................3-61
Highbeam Out Warning Message....................3-61
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-62
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-64
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-66
Audio System(s).............................................3-75
Setting the Time...........................................3-76
Radio with CD..............................................3-76
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-87
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-100
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-115
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-130
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-130
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-132
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-133
Radio Reception.........................................3-134
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-134
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-135
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-135
Integrated Windshield Antenna......................3-135
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-135
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Rear Window Washer/Wiper
The rear window
washer/wiper switch is
located in the instrument
panel switchbank. See
Instrument Panel
Switchbank on page 3-20.
Z(Rear Intermittent Wiper) Press the wiper symbol on
the top of the switch to turn on the intermittent wiper. To
turn off the wiper, gently press the bottom of the switch.
=(Rear Wiper/Washer To wash and wipe the rear
window, press the washer symbol on the bottom of the
switch. Washer uid will spray as long as the switch is
held in. When the switch is released, the wiper will
continue to cycle three more times. There is only one
washer uid reservoir for the front and rear windshield
wipers. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37.
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is already
on, press the bottom of the switch. Press the top of
the switch to continue the intermittent wiper cycle after
the washing cycle is completed.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the cruise control
disengages.
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Head-Up Display (HUD)
{CAUTION:
If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in
your eld of view, it may take you more time to
see things you need to see when it is dark
outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim
and placed low in your eld of view.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD), it can
show the speedometer reading in English or metric. The
current audio system information, as well as Rear
Seat Entertainment system information, may also be
displayed and will appear as an image focused out
toward the front of your vehicle.
The HUD is capable of displaying English or French.
SeeDIC Controls and Displays on page 3-64to change
the display from English to metric.The HUD will display the following lights and messages
when they appear on the instrument panel cluster:
Turn Signal Indicators. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
High-Beam Indicator. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8.
Low-Fuel Warning Message. SeeLow Fuel Warning
Message on page 3-58.
The Head-Up Display also displays a CHECK GAGES
message. The following messages could appear on
the instrument panel cluster when CHECK GAGES
appears:
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Warning Message on
page 3-52.
Low Oil Pressure. SeeLow Oil Pressure Message
on page 3-54.
Charging System Indicator. SeeCharging System
Indicator Message on page 3-53.
Low Brake Fluid Warning. SeeLow Brake Fluid
Warning Message on page 3-59.
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Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
If your brake uid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add brake uid.
The brake system warning light will also be illuminated.
If this message appears, the brakes need attention.
You should have your vehicle serviced immediately. See
Brake System Warning Light on page 3-44andBrakes
on page 5-38.
If the warning message is still on after adding uid, you
may need to reset the warning message. To reset the
warning message, turn the ignition off and then back on.
If the message stays on, see your dealer right away.
Service Vehicle Soon Message
This light will come on if your vehicle has certain
non-emission related problems.
For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send
and receive messages from the vehicle’s components,
this message will come on.
These problems may not be obvious and may affect
vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualied
dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-16
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-21
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-22
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-28
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-30
Cooling System............................................5-30
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-47
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-49
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps.....................................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-51
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-52
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-53
Tires..............................................................5-55
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-61
Check Tire Pressure System..........................5-62
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-65
Buying New Tires.........................................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-67
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-68
Wheel Replacement......................................5-68
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-107.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-42.
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-36.
D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
on page 5-22.
E. Brake Master Cylinder. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-38.
F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-37.G. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-41.
H. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-28.
I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
J. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25.
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A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-37.
B. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-107.
C. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-41.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-42.
E. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-28.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-36.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-16.
I. Brake Master Cylinder. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-38.
J. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
on page 5-22.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
L. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25.
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How to Check Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at the dealership service
department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Notice:Too much or too little uid can damage the
transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the uid
could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust
system parts, starting a re. Too little uid could
cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure to get an
accurate reading if you check the transaxle uid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
uid level if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather.To get the right reading, the uid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above
50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you
may have to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
To prepare your vehicle, do the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level place and keep the
engine running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position
the shift lever in PARK (P).
4. Let the engine run at idle for three to ve minutes.
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