2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS bulb

8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
gray tabs and separate the connector from the
bulb base.9. Install the appropriate new bulb into the electrical
connector. Push the bulb rmly enough so that the
gray tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
11. Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp
with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel.
12. Push rmly on both ends of the headlamp to snap it
into position.
13. Push the retaining clip down to its original position.
14. Reinstall the wing stud.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-11for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws
on the inboard taillamp
panel.
3. Pull the lamp directly rearward from the vehicle.4. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the tabs
and separate the connector from the bulb base.
7. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulb rmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall.
9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the
mounting pin and pushing forward to set the
position.
10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2.
11. Close the liftgate.
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Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
This procedure is for the liftgate-mounted taillamps
and back-up lamps. To replace one of these bulbs,
do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-11for
more information.
2. Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting the
tabs and pulling the panel off.
3. Remove the seven
wing nuts and the
four outboard nuts
(two at each end).
4. Gently lower the liftgate.
5. Pull the lamp assembly directly rearward from
the vehicle.A. Outboard Taillamp
B. Center Taillamp
C. Inboard Back-Up Lamp
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one-quarter
of a turn.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.
8. Pull the bulb out of the base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulb rmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket clockwise one-quarter
of a turn.
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11. Reinstall the lamp assembly on the liftgate.
12. Gently lift the liftgate.
13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the
four outboard nuts.
14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by
connecting the tabs.
15. Close the liftgate.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp 3457K
Headlamps
High-beam 9005
Low-beam 9006
Liftgate-Mounted
Back-up Lamp 921
Taillamp 161
Rear Outboard Stoplamp/
Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp3057K
Sidemarker Lamp 168
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Replacement
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Head-Up
Display (HUD) system. If you ever have to get your
windshield replaced, be sure to get one that is designed
for HUD or your HUD image may look blurred or out
of focus.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-13.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-114
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-100
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-129
Setting the Time..........................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-132
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-133
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-135
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-23
B
Battery..........................................................5-37
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-8
Emergencies...............................................4-10
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-58
Parking......................................................2-26
System Warning Light..................................3-44
Brakes..........................................................5-34Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-44
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-45
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-49
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-47
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-14
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-29, 4-26, 4-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-94
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-134
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-135
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-135
Cargo Cover..................................................2-43
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-19
Cell Phone Storage Area.................................2-39
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-40
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Fuses
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-101
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-100
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-50
Speedometer..............................................3-39
Tachometer.................................................3-40
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-34
Gas, Check Cap Message...............................3-56
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-38
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-55
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-100Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-44
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Exit Delay..................................................3-17
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-44
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-45
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-21
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heater...................................................3-28, 3-30
Heater...........................................................3-33
Highbeam Out Warning Message......................3-60
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release....................................................... 5-9
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-27
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-71
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-49
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-87
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-36
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-30
Roof Rack System..........................................2-40
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-30
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-45
Reminder Light............................................3-40
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-94
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-40
Driver Position............................................1-27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-27Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-26
Rear Outside Passenger Positions.................1-36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-42
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-36
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-36
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-35
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Captain Chairs............................................1-14
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-5
Memory.....................................................2-47
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Six-Way Power Seats.................................... 1-4
Split Bench Seats......................................... 1-8
Stowable Seat............................................1-18
Secondary Latch System.................................5-81
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-67
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-65
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-69
Security Message, PASS-Key
®III ......................3-56
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