2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS remote control

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-22
Child Restraints
.......................................1-45
Airbag System
.........................................1-72
Restraint System Check
............................1-87
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
......................................2-32
Universal Home Remote System
................2-34
Storage Areas
.........................................2-38
Sunroof
..................................................2-46
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)
..................3-60
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-74
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
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
................. 5-9
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-43
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-44
Windshield Replacement
...........................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-49
Tires
......................................................5-51
Appearance Care
.....................................5-91
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-99
Electrical System
....................................5-100
Capacities and Specications
...................5-106
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-13
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Buick Rendezvous Owner ManualM

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-11
Liftgate........................................................2-11
Windows........................................................2-13
Power Windows............................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-18Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-19
Ignition Positions..........................................2-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-20
Starting the Engine.......................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-22
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-23
Parking Brake..............................................2-26
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-28
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-29
Engine Exhaust............................................2-29
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-30
Mirrors...........................................................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-31
Outside Power Mirror....................................2-31
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-32
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-32
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

OnStar®System.............................................2-32
Universal Home Remote System......................2-34
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-35
Storage Areas................................................2-38
Glove Box...................................................2-38
Cupholder(s)................................................2-38
Cell Phone Storage Area...............................2-39
Overhead Console........................................2-39
Floor Console Storage Area...........................2-39Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-39
Rear Storage Area........................................2-40
Roof Rack System........................................2-40
Convenience Net..........................................2-43
Cargo Cover................................................2-43
Rear Convenience Center..............................2-43
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-47
Memory Seat...............................................2-47
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2

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
Change Engine Oil Message..........................3-55
Door Ajar Warning Message...........................3-55
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message..................3-55
Check Gas Cap Message..............................3-56
PASS-Key
®III Security Message....................3-56
All-Wheel Drive Disable Warning Message.......3-56
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message...............3-57
Low Fuel Warning Message...........................3-57
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message.................3-58
Service Vehicle Soon Message.......................3-58
Program Mode Message................................3-59
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning Message...............................3-59
Parking Lamp Warning Message.....................3-60
Highbeam Out Warning Message....................3-60Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-60
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-62
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-64
Audio System(s).............................................3-74
Setting the Time...........................................3-75
Radio with CD..............................................3-76
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-87
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-100
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-114
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-115
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-129
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-132
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-132
Radio Reception.........................................3-133
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-134
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-135
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-135
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-135
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-135
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-2

Headlamp Exit Delay
If your vehicle has headlamp exit delay, it will keep
the headlamps and parking lamps on at night for
30 seconds if the following conditions are met:
The ignition is turned to OFF.
The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position.
LOCK is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
It is dark enough outside.
After 30 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps
will turn off.
The lamps will turn off before the 30 seconds if the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is turned to ON.
The exterior lamp control is turned out of the
AUTO position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-64to program the headlamp exit delay feature.
Entry Lighting
If your vehicle has entry lighting, the interior of your
vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can
see inside your vehicle before you enter. To activate
entry lighting, do one of the following:
Unlock a door using the key when the interior lamp
control is in the DOOR position, and when the
ignition is in OFF.
Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter when the interior lamp control is in the
DOOR position, and when the ignition is in OFF.
After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out.
The lamps will turn off before 25 seconds if you do
one of the following:
Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Press the front of the power door lock switch.
Turn the ignition to ON.
When any door is opened, entry lighting is cancelled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door or
the liftgate is open, and fade out when all the doors
are closed.
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Delayed Lighting
If your vehicle has delayed lighting, it will continue to
illuminate the interior for 25 seconds after all doors have
been closed. The lamps will continue to illuminate
when the following conditions are met:
A door is opened then closed.
The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position.
The ignition is in OFF.
After 25 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out.
The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds if you
do one of the following:
Turn the ignition to ON.
Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Press the front of the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or
off. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
Exit Lighting
If your vehicle is equipped with exit lighting, the interior
lamps will come on for about 30 seconds whenever
you remove the key from the ignition if the following
conditions are met:
The vehicle is in PARK (P).
The key is out of the ignition.
The interior lamp control is in the DOOR position.
All of the doors are closed.
After 30 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out.
The interior lamps will fade out before 30 seconds
if you do one of the following:
Turn the ignition to ON.
Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Press the front of the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or
off. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
3-18

Perimeter Lighting
If your vehicle has perimeter lighting, it will turn on the
headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is turned to OFF.
The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position.
UNLOCK is pressed on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
It is dark enough outside.
After 25 seconds, the headlamps and parking lamps
will turn off.
The lamps will turn off before the 25 seconds if you
do one of the following:
Turn the ignition to ON.
Turn the exterior lamp control out of the
AUTO position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can program this feature on or off.
See “Lock Feedback” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 3-64.
Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps located on the
rearview mirror.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button
located next to each lamp. These lamps will come
on each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp
control is in the ON or DOOR position.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps with coat hooks above
the rear doors.
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens
of the lamp.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle,
above the liftgate opening. It comes on automatically
each time you open the doors, if the interior lamp control
is in the DOOR position.
There are two reading lamps located on the cargo lamp.
To turn either reading lamp on or off, press the button
located next to the lamp.
3-19

DIC Controls and Displays
When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC
will display the following:
BUICK:BUICK will be displayed for three seconds.
DRIVER #:This message will be displayed for another
three seconds after BUICK appears in the display.
This display lets the driver know which driver’s remote
keyless entry transmitter is being used and the
driver’s customization features.
The DIC controls are
located to the left of the
steering column on
the instrument panel.
The DIC will be in the last mode displayed when the
engine was turned off. To select a different mode, press
MODE. The display will cycle through its options at
each press of MODE.MODE:This button lets you cycle through the options
on the display.
SET:This button is used to select and set the options
to your preference.
The DIC will always display the compass reading and
the outside temperature. If the temperature is below
38°F (3°C), the temperature reading will toggle between
displaying the temperature and the word ICE for
two minutes.
AVG ECONOMY (Average Economy):Average fuel
economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your
overall driving conditions. To learn the average fuel
economy from a new starting point, press and hold
the SET button while the average fuel economy
is displayed on the DIC. The average fuel economy will
set to zero.
INST ECONOMY (Instant Economy):Instant fuel
economy reects the fuel economy that the vehicle
has right now. Instant fuel economy varies with
your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking
and the grade of the road being traveled. Unlike average
fuel economy, instant fuel economy cannot be reset.
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