2007 BUICK RAINIER transmission

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 118.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only
in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush
any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
To determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 369.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 379.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter
4.2L L6 Engine 89017342 PF61
5.3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs
4.2L L6 Engine 12598004 41-103
5.3L V8 Engine 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 22 inches (56 cm) 15214346 —
Rear – 16 inches (41 cm) 15160740 —
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from
Helm, Inc.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 462
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 457
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 459
Ashtray(s).................................................... 169
Audio System(s).......................................... 215
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 277
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 279
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 279
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 280
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 279
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 260
Radio with CD................................217, 228
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 238
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 275
Setting the Time...................................... 217
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 276
Understanding Radio Reception............... 278
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 280
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 164
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 375
Operation................................................. 114B
Battery........................................................ 396
Electric Power Management..................... 167
Run-Down Protection............................... 168
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 321
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 287
Emergencies............................................ 289
Parking.................................................... 118
System Warning Light.............................. 186
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 112
Brakes........................................................ 392
Braking....................................................... 286
Braking in Emergencies............................... 289
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 108
Bulb Replacement....................................... 404
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 404
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 405
License Plate Lamps................................ 407
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 407
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps............. 405
Buying New Tires........................................ 427
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 374
Finish Damage............................................ 460
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 279
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 154
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 157
Flat Tire...................................................... 435
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 436
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 450
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 375
Power Steering........................................ 390
Windshield Washer.................................. 391
Fog Lamps.................................................. 165
Front Axle................................................... 403
Fuel............................................................ 358
Additives.................................................. 359
California Fuel.......................................... 359
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 197
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 363
Filling Your Tank...................................... 361
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 360
Gage....................................................... 197
Gasoline Octane...................................... 358Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Specications............................ 358
Low Warning Light................................... 197
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 465
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 465
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 471
Windshield Wiper..................................... 464
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 196
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 189
Fuel......................................................... 197
Oil Pressure............................................. 193
Speedometer........................................... 179
Tachometer.............................................. 179
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 185
Garage Door Opener..........................133, 134
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 358
Specications........................................... 358
Gate Ajar Light............................................ 196
Glove Box................................................... 144
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 503
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Tires........................................................... 411
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 459
Buying New Tires..................................... 427
Chains..................................................... 433
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 436
Cleaning.................................................. 460
Different Size........................................... 428
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 435
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 419
Inator, Accessory.................................... 434
Inspection and Rotation............................ 425
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 440
Pressure Monitor System......................... 420
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 440
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 438
Secondary Latch System......................... 446
Spare Tire................................................ 453
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 450
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 412
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 416
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 429
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 431
Wheel Replacement................................. 432
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 426Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 337
Towing a Trailer....................................... 339
Your Vehicle............................................. 337
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 289
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 375
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 114
Trip Odometer............................................. 179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 156
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 155
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 429
Universal Home Remote System........133, 134
Operation........................................135, 140
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