2007 BUICK RAINIER ECU

At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
Do not forget to check the spare tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 419. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 436.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 425.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch 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.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 118.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Roadside Assistance Program
In the U.S. call1-800-252-1112.
In Canada call1-800-268-6800.
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
If your vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealership.
In the U.S., replacement keys made at the
customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
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Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
In the event of a warranty related vehicle
disablement, while en route and over
250 kilometres from original point of departure,
you may qualify for trip interruption expense
assistance. This assistance covers reasonable
reimbursement of up to a maximum of
$500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of
$50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night)
and (C) alternate ground transportation
(maximum of $40/day). This benet is to assist
you with some of the unplanned expense you
may incur while waiting for your vehicle to
be repaired.
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts
and a copy of the repair order are required.
Once authorization has been given, your
advisor will help you make any necessary
arrangements and explain how to claim for trip
interruption expense assistance.
Alternative Service:There may be times,
when Roadside Assistance cannot provide
timely assistance, your advisor may authorize
you to secure local emergency road service,
and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon
submission of the original receipt to Roadside
Assistance.In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty for U.S.
customers, and the duration of the Base Warranty
Coverage for Canadian customers of the new
Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for
parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the
responsibility of the driver.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number, and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away. U.S. customers call
Buick Roadside Assistance:1-800-252-1112,
TTY users, call1-888-889-2438, Canadian
customers call1-800-268-6800.
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C
Calibration..........................................124, 126
California Fuel............................................. 359
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 357
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 474
Carbon Monoxide..............102, 122, 325, 339
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 457
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 279
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 279
Cargo Cover............................................... 147
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 148
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 251
Center Console Storage Area...................... 144
Chains, Tire................................................. 433
Charging System Light................................ 185
Check
Engine Light............................................ 190
Gages Warning Light............................... 196
Check Gas Cap Light.................................. 197
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 364
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 461
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 47
Infants and Young Children........................ 43Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 54
Older Children........................................... 40
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position............................. 61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position................................. 63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 63
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 52
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 280
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 169
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 459
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 458
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 455
Finish Care.............................................. 458
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 453
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 456
Leather.................................................... 456
Tires........................................................ 460
Underbody Maintenance........................... 461
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 457
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 459
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Climate Control System
Dual Automatic......................................... 170
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 175
Rear........................................................ 176
Collision Damage Repair............................. 511
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 36
Compass............................................124, 126
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 106
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 286
Convenience Net......................................... 146
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 189
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Cooling System........................................... 384
Cruise Control............................................. 159
Cruise Control Light.................................... 194
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 507
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 502
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 502
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 498
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 503
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors.................................................. 516Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 516
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 516
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 504
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 517
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 163
Defensive Driving........................................ 282
Delayed Locking............................................ 98
Disc, MP3................................................... 251
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 357
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 166
Dome Lamps............................................... 166
Door
Delayed Locking........................................ 98
Locks......................................................... 96
Power Door Locks..................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 98
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 101
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 24
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 412
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 168
Dome....................................................... 166
Dome Lamp Override............................... 166
Electric Power Management..................... 167
Fog .......................................................... 165
Reading................................................... 167
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 54
License Plate Lamps................................... 407
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 102
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 102
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 187
Brake System Warning............................. 186
Charging System..................................... 185
Check Gages Warning............................. 196
Check Gas Cap....................................... 197
Cruise Control.......................................... 194
Gate Ajar................................................. 196
Highbeam On.......................................... 195
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 197
Malfunction Indicator................................ 190
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 182Light (cont.)
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 180
Reduced Engine Power............................ 195
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 180
Security................................................... 194
Service All-Wheel-Drive............................ 196
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 188
StabiliTrak®Service.................................. 188
Tire Pressure........................................... 189
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 167
Exit.......................................................... 167
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 337
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 337
Lockout Protection....................................... 337
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................ 98
Door.......................................................... 96
Lockout Protection................................... 101
Power Door............................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 98
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 101
Loss of Control........................................... 337
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 337
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 337
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................ 9
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 23
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 382
Radios........................................................ 215
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 279
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 279
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 260
Radio with CD................................217, 228
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 238
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 275
Setting the Time...................................... 217
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 276
Understanding Reception......................... 278
Reading Lamps........................................... 167
Rear Axle.................................................... 402
Locking.................................................... 289
Rear Climate Control System...................... 176
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 101
Rear Floor Storage Lid................................ 146
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 36Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 275
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 260
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 33
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 158
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass................................................. 126
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass............................. 124
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 13
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 489
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 337
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 195
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 94
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 440
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 438
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 407
Replacement, Windshield............................. 408
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 516
General Motors........................................ 516
United States Government....................... 516
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 86
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 110
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 33
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 504
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 330
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 492
Running the Engine While Parked............... 123
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 180
Pretensioners............................................. 39
Reminder Light........................................ 180
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 457
Driver Position........................................... 24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 24
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 23
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 36Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 33
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 33
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 39
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 18
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 479
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 15
Heated Seats............................................... 9
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 10
Power Lumbar............................................. 9
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 13
Power Seats................................................ 8
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 16
Secondary Latch System............................. 446
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position......................... 63
Rear Outside Seat Position........................ 61
Right Front Seat Position........................... 63
Security Light.............................................. 194
Service........................................................ 356
Accessories and Modications.................. 356
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................. 358
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