2006 BUICK RANDEZVOUS Owner's Manual

Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has been
used or how far it has been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
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Do not use tire chains. There is not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension,
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or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by
the tire chains could cause you to lose control
of your vehicle and you or others may be
injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device only if
its manufacturer recommends it for use on
your vehicle and tire size combination and
road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle, and
do not spin the wheels. If you do nd traction
devices that will t, install them on the
front tires for front-wheel-drive vehicles.
If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install
traction devices on either the front tires or
all four tires, but never on the rear tires only.
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Accessory Inator
Your vehicle may have an accessory inator. With it,
you can inate things like air mattresses and basketballs,
and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the
proper pressure.
The accessory inator is located in the rear compartment
on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab on
the cover and pull it off.
This is the symbol on the
accessory inator switch.
There may be an accessory inator kit stored in the
glove box. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an
air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured. Be
sure to read the inator instructions, and inate
any object only to its recommended pressure.
To use your accessory inator system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or ON.
2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required,
to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage.
3. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish
to inate.
4. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet.
5. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
6. Press the accessory inator switch. The light in the
switch will come on to show the system is working.
If the accessory inator system does not turn on or the
light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or
installed incorrectly. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-101or see your dealer for service.
Your accessory inator will automatically shut off after
about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After
about one minute you can use the system again. Press
the inator switch and the indicator light will come on.
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Notice:If you run the accessory inator longer than
30 minutes at a time, you could damage the inator.
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Run the inator for short periods of time only.
After running the accessory inator for 30 minutes, wait at
least 10 minutes before restarting the accessory inator.
To turn off the inator, do the following:
1. Press the switch and detach the hose, rst from
the inated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.
3. Place the inator kit tools in the pouch, and store
in the glove box.
To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the back
of the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab
to secure the cover.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,
especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.
If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that pulls
the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you would
use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control
by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may
be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is designed
only for changing a at tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could be badly
injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
Use the jack provided with your vehicle only
for changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s
hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashers
on page 3-6for more information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
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3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front
and rear of the tire farthest away from the
one being changed. That would be the tire,
on the other side, at the opposite end of the
vehicle.
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When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will
need is located in the
storage compartment on
the passenger’s side,
at the rear of the vehicle.
1. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up
the tab and pulling the cover off.
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A. Jack
B. Wing Bolt
C. Jacking InstructionsD. Folding Wrench
E. Wing Nut
F. J-Hook
2. Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the
wing bolt counterclockwise.
Lift up slightly on the jack to remove it from the
bracket. Then take it out of the storage compartment.
3. Separate the jack and remove the folding wrench
from the jack.The tools you will be using include the jack (A), folding
wrench (B), wing nut (C), and J-hook (D).
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Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles
without a Rear Convenience Center)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
behind the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise,
lower and store the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-90for more information about the
compact spare.
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Folding Wrench
C. Hoist AssemblyD. Retainer
E. Compact Spare Tire1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose
the hoist shaft.
2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.
3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
4. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel
opening to remove the spare tire from the cable.
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5. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back
up after removing the spare tire.
Do not store a full-size or a at road tire under the
vehicle. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 5-84.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-77.
If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may
be engaged causing the tire not to lower.Do the following to check the cable:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible.
2. If it is not visible, seeSecondary Latch System
on page 5-81.
If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the folding wrench clockwise until you
hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot
over-tighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable
all the way and then loosen it at least two times.
If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue
with Step 4 under “Removing the Spare Tire
(Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center)”
listed previously.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,
seeSecondary Latch System on page 5-81.
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