2007 BUICK RAINIER engine

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 189
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 189
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 190
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 193
Security Light............................................ 194
Cruise Control Light.................................. 194
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 195
Highbeam On Light................................... 195
Service All-Wheel Drive Light.................... 196
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 196
Gate Ajar Light.......................................... 196
Fuel Gage................................................. 197
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 197
Check Gas Cap Light................................ 197
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 198
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 199
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 202
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 208Audio System(s)......................................... 215
Setting the Time........................................ 217
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 217
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 228
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 238
Using an MP3........................................... 251
XM Radio Messages................................. 257
Navigation/Radio System........................... 260
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 275
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 276
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 277
Radio Reception........................................ 278
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 279
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 279
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 279
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 280
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 280
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as Battery Saver Active or Battery
Voltage Low. If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce the electrical
loads as much as possible. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 202.Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, and
vanity lamps if they are left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep
the battery from running down.
If the battery run-down protection shuts off the
interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one of
the following to return to normal operation:
Shut off all lamps and close all doors.
Turn the ignition key to RUN.
This feature will also turn off the parking lamps
and headlamps under most circumstances, if they
are left on. If you would like to turn them back
on, turn the exterior lamps knob.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
Your vehicle has three accessory power outlets.
There are two outlets located below the climate
controls and one outlet is on the rear of the center
oor console.
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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When your
vehicle is rst started and the climate control
system is on, or if the climate control system has
been turned on, the display will show the
driver’s temperature setting for ve seconds.
Then it will show the outside temperature.
Outside Air Temperature Display
A new outside temperature reading will be
displayed if the vehicle has been off for more than
three hours. If the vehicle has been off for less
than three hours, the old temperature reading may
be displayed because underhood heat is
affecting the true outside temperature.
Since underhood heat can also affect the outside
temperature while the engine is running, it
may take several minutes of driving before the
display updates to the actual outside temperature.
9(Off):Press this button to turn off the entire
climate control system. Outside air will still
enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the oor.
Press the AUTO button, the mode button, the
fan arrows, or either temperature knob to turn the
system on.
C(Mode):Press this button to manually select
the air delivery mode to the oor, instrument panel,
or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the
selected mode until the mode button is pressed
again or the AUTO button is pressed.
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@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
recirculation mode on or off. When this button is
pressed, an indicator light in the button will
also come on to let you know that it is activated.
Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the
air inside of your vehicle. Use this mode to help
prevent outside odors and/or dust from entering
your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of
your vehicle more quickly. Recirculation mode can
be used with vent and bi-level modes, but it
cannot be used with oor, defog or defrost modes.
You may also notice that the air conditioning
compressor will run while in recirculation mode.
This is normal and will help to prevent fogging.
If the weather is cold and damp, the system may
cause the windows to fog while using recirculation
mode. If the windows do start to fog, select
defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed.
Recirculation mode, if selected, will be cleared
when the engine is turned off.#A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to
manually turn the air conditioning system on or off.
When the system is on, the system will
automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air
inside of your vehicle. The air conditioning
symbol will appear on the display when the air
conditioning is on and will turn off when the
air conditioning is off.
If you select turn the air conditioning off while in
front defrost or defog mode, the air conditioning
symbol will turn off, however, the A/C compressor
will remain on to help de-humidify the air inside
the vehicle. If one of the other modes is selected
the compressor will then turn the A/C off until it
is selected again or the AUTO button is pressed.
To avoid fogging the inside glass on rainy and
humid days at temperature above freezing,
press the air-conditioning button to run the air
conditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid
the use of recirculation mode except when
maximum air conditioning performance is needed
or for short times to avoid exterior odors.
You may notice a slight change in engine
performance when the air-conditioning compressor
shuts off and turns on again. This is normal.
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Warning lights come on when there may be or is
a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on briey when
you start the engine just to let you know they’re
working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is
a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to let
you know when there’s a problem with your
vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of the
gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about
it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly—and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning
lights and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information
Center (DIC) that works along with the warning
lights and gages. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 198.
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your speed in
both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles (used in the United
States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
The odometer mileage can be checked without the
vehicle running. Press the trip stem located on
the instrument panel cluster.
If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed,
the new one will be set to the correct mileage total
of the old odometer.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your
vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip
odometer to zero.
Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the
Driver Information Center (DIC). You can set a
Trip A and Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information”
underDIC Operation and Displays on page 199.
Tachometer
The tachometer
displays the engine
speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm).
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Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on briey
when you turn on the
ignition, but the
engine is not running,
as a check to show you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the charging system.
It could indicate that you have problems with a
generator drive belt, or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving while this
light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and air conditioner.
Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is not
running, but the ignition
is in RUN, this gage
shows your battery’s
state of charge in
DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. The gage
may transition from a higher to lower or a lower to
higher reading, this is normal. Readings between
the low and high warning zones indicate the
normal operating range. The voltmeter gage may
also read lower when in fuel economy mode.
This is normal.
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Readings in the low warning zone may occur
when a large number of electrical accessories are
operating in the vehicle and the engine is left
idling for an extended period. This condition
is normal since the charging system is not able to
provide full power at engine idle. As engine
speeds are increased, this condition should correct
itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging
system to create maximum power.
You can only drive for a short time with the
reading in either warning zone. If you must drive,
turn off all unnecessary accessories.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a
possible problem in the electrical system. Have
the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set your parking
brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake
does not release fully. If it stays on after your
parking brake is fully released, it means your
vehicle has a brake problem. A chime may also
sound when the light comes on.
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a
brake problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
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