2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS clock

Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel
pump unattended when refueling your
vehicle. This is against the law in some
places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if
the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to
the right.
While refueling, hang
the tethered fuel cap
from the hook on
the fuel door.
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel
can spray out on you if you open the fuel
cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 455.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has
been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 222.Your vehicle may also have a light that will come
on in the message center to let you know your
gas cap is open. SeeCheck Gas Cap Message
on page 231for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow
of fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave
the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not
t properly. This may cause your malfunction
indicator lamp to light and may damage
your fuel tank and emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 222.
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If the overheat warning continues, there is one
more thing you can try. You can add the proper
coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure
the cooling system is cool before you do it.
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system can blow out and burn
you badly. They are under pressure, and if
you turn the radiator pressure cap — even
a little — they can come out at high
speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling
system and radiator pressure cap to cool
if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
Notice:Your engine has a specic radiator ll
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure
could cause your engine to overheat and be
severely damaged.
1. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
until it rst stops. Do not press down while
turning the pressure cap.
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5. Disconnect the electrical connector by
pulling back on the locking tab, located on
the electrical connector, to separate the
two connectors.
6. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp
housing.8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up
the gray tabs and separate the connector
from the bulb base.
9. Install the appropriate new bulb into the
electrical connector. Push the bulb rmly
enough so that the gray tabs hook over the
tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter
of a turn counterclockwise.
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4. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp
housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up
the tabs and separate the connector from the
bulb base.
7. Install the new bulb into the electrical
connector. Push the bulb rmly enough so
that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall.
9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up
the mounting pin and pushing forward to set
the position.
10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2.
11. Close the liftgate.Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
This procedure is for the liftgate-mounted taillamps
and back-up lamps. To replace one of these bulbs,
do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 118
for more information.
2. Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting
the tabs and pulling the panel off.
3. Remove the seven
wing nuts and the
four outboard nuts
(two at each end).
4. Gently lower the liftgate.
5. Pull the lamp assembly directly rearward from
the vehicle.
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A. Outboard Taillamp
B. Center Taillamp
C. Inboard Back-Up Lamp
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
one-quarter of a turn.7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp
housing.
8. Pull the bulb out of the base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical
connector. Push the bulb rmly enough so
that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and turn the bulb socket clockwise
one-quarter of a turn.
11. Reinstall the lamp assembly on the liftgate.
12. Gently lift the liftgate.
13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four
outboard nuts.
14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by
connecting the tabs.
15. Close the liftgate.
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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).
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 450
for more information about the compact spare.
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A. Hoist Shaft
B. Folding Wrench
C. Hoist AssemblyD. Retainer
E. Compact Spare Tire
1. 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.
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 444.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 436.
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