2005 BUICK RANDEZVOUS sunroof

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-20
Child Restraints
.......................................1-43
Airbag System
.........................................1-67
Restraint System Check
............................1-83
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-19
Mirrors
....................................................2-31
OnStar
®System
......................................2-33
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-34
Storage Areas
.........................................2-38
Sunroof
..................................................2-47
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-47
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-37
Message Center
.......................................3-51Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-62
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-75
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-36
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-47
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-53
Tires
......................................................5-55
Appearance Care
.....................................5-95
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-103
Electrical System
....................................5-104
Capacities and Specications
...................5-112
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-11
Index.................................................................1
2005 Buick Rendezvous Owner ManualM

Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-40
Rear Storage Area........................................2-40
Roof Rack System........................................2-40
Convenience Net..........................................2-43
Cargo Cover................................................2-43
Rear Convenience Center..............................2-44Sunroof.........................................................2-47
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-47
Memory Seat...............................................2-47
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, the audio system,
the sunroof and the automatic level control will continue
to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is
turned to OFF or until one of the doors is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down
while you turn the key to START. Do this until the
engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key.
3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
oor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears
the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine
still will not start, or starts briey but then stops
again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on the
temperature. When the engine starts, release the
key and the accelerator pedal.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly.
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Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders located in the oor console.
The cupholders have liners that remove for larger
beverage items. Remove the liners by lifting them out.
Your vehicle has cupholders located in the rear seat
armrests if it has a split folding rear seat. If your vehicle
has captain’s chairs, there are cupholders on the
sides of the seats. If your vehicle has a stowable seat,
there are cupholders in the center of the seat.
Cell Phone Storage Area
Your vehicle has a cell phone storage compartment
located on the oor console storage closest to the
driver’s seat. Lift the lid to use the storage compartment.
The compartment has an accessory power outlet for
charging the cell phone.
Overhead Console
If your vehicle has an overhead console, it may contain
a storage compartment, a sunglasses storage
compartment, and HomeLink
®Transmitter buttons.
SeeHomeLink®Transmitter on page 2-34for more
information.If your vehicle has the OnStar
®System, the OnStar®
buttons will replace the storage compartment. See
OnStar®System on page 2-33for more information.
If your vehicle has a sunroof, the mini console contains
the HomeLink
®Transmitter buttons and the OnStar®
buttons.
Storage Compartment
To open the storage compartment located at the front of
the overhead console, press the release latch forward.
Then pull the compartment down to the full open position.
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the
overhead console, press the release button. Then pull
the compartment down to the full open position.
Floor Console Storage Area
The oor console storage area contains two cupholders,
an ashtray, and a cellular phone storage compartment
with a cigarette lighter/accessory power outlet.
Below the oor console storage, there is another
storage area with two integrated convenience nets.
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Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-31.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage
carrier and cargo are still securely fastened.
Loading things onto the luggage carrier can interfere
with the performance of your XM™ Satellite Radio
System, if equipped..
Your luggage carrier has release levers within the end
of each crossrail support.To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A), if
equipped, must be removed.
To remove the sunroof stop, do the following:
1. Find the tool (B) located in a bag in the glove box
labeled TOOL KIT-ACSRY.
2. Use the tool to remove the screw located in the
side rail assembly in front of the front crossrail.
3. Repeat for the other side.
4. Put the tool and the screws back in the plastic bag
in the glove box.
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To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each
side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or
backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of
various sizes.
After repositioning the crossrails, push the release lever
down. This will lock the crossrails in place.
Notice:Opening the sunroof when the luggage
rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could
cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack.
Verify the luggage rack crossrails are in the full-rear
position before opening the sunroof.
When you are done using the crossrails you must
replace the sunroof stop.
To replace the sunroof stop, do the following:
1. Put the crossrails in the full rear position.
2. Using the tool, put the screws back into each side
rail assembly. Make sure the screws are in the rst
hole in front of the crossrail.Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The
convenience net is designed to help keep small loads,
like grocery bags, from falling over. Install the
convenience net at the rear of your vehicle, just inside
the liftgate/tailgate opening.
Attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops on
either side of the liftgate opening. The label on the
net should be in the upper left corner.
The convenience net has a maximum capacity of
100 lbs (45 kg). It is not designed to hold larger, heavier
loads. Store such loads on the oor of your vehicle,
as far forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take down
the rear convenience net to extend its life and retain
its elasticity, and to keep the rear exit clear. Store
the net in one of the storage compartments.
Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to
cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Remove the cover
from its pouch and place the loops found on each
corner of the cover, over the four pegs in each corner of
the rear if the vehicle. When it is not in use, fold up
the cover and return it to the pouch.
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Sunroof
If the vehicle has a
sunroof, the switch to
operate it is located on the
headliner, between the
sun visors.
The sunroof switch will only work when the ignition is
ON or when the ignition is OFF and retained accessory
power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-21.
Notice:Opening the sunroof when the luggage
rack crossrails are not in the full-rear position could
cause damage to the sunroof or luggage rack.
Verify the luggage rack crossrails are in the full-rear
position before opening the sunroof.
Press the rear of the switch to open the sunroof to the
vent position. The sunshade must be opened by hand.Press and release the rear of the switch a second time to
express-open the sunroof. The sunshade will open with
the sunroof. Press the switch in either direction to stop it
from moving. If the rear of the switch is pressed and held,
the express-open operation will be overridden.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the
switch.
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the driver’s door
panel and are used to
store and recall the driver’s
seat position and the
outside rearview mirror
position.
The settings for these features can be personalized for
both driver 1 and driver 2. Driver 1 and driver 2
correspond to the memory buttons labeled 1 and 2 on
the driver’s door.
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A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a
cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head
can be used. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not
clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.
After the player is cleaned, press and hold the eject
button for ve seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYER
indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator
was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape
is in good condition before the tape player is serviced.
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer
edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due
to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Integrated Windshield Antenna
The antenna in your vehicle is a very thin, metal layer in
the windshield. The outline of the antenna can be seen
near the edges of the windshield. The connector is at the
top of the windshield, where the headliner ends.
If difficulty with remote transmitters is experienced, such
as a garage door opener, try pointing the device
through the very top of the windshield.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof
of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and
ice build up for clear radio reception.
The performance of the XM™ system may be affected if
the sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere
with the performance of the XM™ system. Make sure
that the XM™ satellite antenna is not obstructed.
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