2007 BUICK RAINIER roof

What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?
After a frontal airbag inates, it quickly deates,
so quickly that some people may not even realize
an airbag inated. Roof-mounted rollover
airbags may still be at least partially inated
minutes after the vehicle comes to rest. Some
components of the airbag module — the steering
wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument
panel for the right front passenger’s airbag,
and the area along the ceiling of the vehicle
near the side windows for vehicles with
roof–mounted side impact airbags — may be
hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that
come into contact with you may be warm, but
not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke
and dust coming from the vents in the deated
airbags. Airbag ination does not prevent the
driver from seeing out of the windshield or being
able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent
people from leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be
dust in the air. This dust could cause
breathing problems for people with a
history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon as it is
safe to do so. If you have breathing
problems but cannot get out of the vehicle
after an airbag inates, then get fresh air
by opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems following
an airbag deployment, you should seek
medical attention.
Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on,
and ash the hazard warning ashers when the
airbags inate. You can lock the doors again, turn
the interior lamps off, and turn off the hazard
warning ashers by using the controls for those
features.
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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height,
front end or side sheet metal, they may keep
the airbag system from working properly.
Also, the airbag system may not work properly
if you relocate any of the airbag sensors. If
you have any questions about this, you should
contact Customer Assistance before you
modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 498.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, the inside review mirror,
ceiling headliner, ceiling and pillar garnish trim,
roof-mounted airbag modules, or airbag
wiring can affect the operation of the airbag
system. If you have questions, call Customer
Assistance. The phone numbers and
addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 498.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder
light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety
belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it repaired. Keep safety belts clean and dry.
SeeCare of Safety Belts on page 457for more
information.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in
a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers,
and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag
system does not need regular maintenance.
Notice:If you damage the covering for the
driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag,
or the side impact airbag covering on the
ceiling near the side windows, the airbag may
not work properly. You may have to replace
the airbag module in the steering wheel, both
the airbag module and the instrument panel
for the right front passenger’s airbag, or
side impact airbag module and ceiling covering
for roof-mounted rollover airbags (if equipped).
Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
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OnStar®System.......................................... 129
Universal Home Remote System................ 133
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 133
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 134
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 135
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With One Triangular LED)..... 140Storage Areas............................................. 144
Glove Box................................................. 144
Overhead Console..................................... 144
Center Console Storage Area.................... 144
Luggage Carrier........................................ 145
Rear Floor Storage Lid.............................. 146
Convenience Net....................................... 146
Cargo Cover............................................. 147
Cargo Tie Downs...................................... 148
Sunroof....................................................... 148
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transmission. Also, always
remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which lets certain features of
your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to LOCK.
The radio, power windows, the overhead console
and the sunroof, if the vehicle has one, work
when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK,
these features continue to work for up to
20 minutes, or until a door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start
in any other position -- this is a safety feature.
To restart when you are already moving, use
NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if
your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed
will goes as your engine gets warm. Do not
race the engine immediately after starting
it. Operate the engine and transmission gently
to let the oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To program a device to Universal Home Remote
using a Universal Home Remote button
previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home
Remote button. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the Universal
Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2
under “Programming Universal Home Remote”
shown earlier in this section.
For additional information on Universal Home
Remote, seeCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 502.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, pull up on the handle. Use the key to
lock and unlock.
Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead
console may include reading lamps, a Universal
Home Remote and a sunroof switch. SeeSunroof
on page 148andUniversal Home Remote
System (With Three Round LED) on page 133or
Universal Home Remote System (With One
Triangular LED) on page 134for more information.
Center Console Storage Area
If equipped, squeeze the front lever while lifting
the top to open it.
Your vehicle’s console will be equipped with
cupholders located on the front and rear of the
storage compartment.
The console may also contain one or more of the
following components:
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
Rear Climate Control
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment,
lift the cover by pulling up on the latch handle
located underneath the front edge of the armrest.
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Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of
your vehicle that is longer or wider than
the luggage carrier — like paneling,
plywood, a mattress and so forth — the
wind can catch it as you drive along. This
can cause you to lose control. What you
are carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage
your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never
carry something longer or wider than the
luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.Your vehicle may be equipped with a luggage
carrier that allows you to load things on top of your
vehicle. The luggage carrier, if equipped, has
side rails attached to the roof, and places to use
for tying things down. These let you load some
other things on top of your vehicle, as long as they
are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage
carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg)
or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle
may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so
that it rests on the slats as far forward
as possible and against the side rails, making
sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 330.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check now and then to make sure
the luggage carrier is locked and cargo is still
securely fastened.
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Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie
downs in the rear of your
vehicle that allow you to
strap cargo in and keep
it from moving.
Sunroof
The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the
ignition must be turned to ON, ACCESSORY, or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 110.Press and release the
back of the control in the
overhead console to
open the sunroof. Press
the front of the control to
close the sunroof.
Once the sunroof is closed, press the forward side
of the control to open the sunroof to the vent
position.
The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled
forward to block sun rays. If it is in the closed
position, it will open when the sunroof is opened.
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