2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS Owner's Manual

Roof Rack System
{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.If you have the luggage carrier with crossrails you
can load things on top of your vehicle. If you
do load things on the top of your vehicle, you must
load them on the luggage carrier crossrails.
Some vehicles may not have the crossrails.
Notice:Damage may be caused to the roof of
your vehicle if anything is placed directly
on the roof.
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Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 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.When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a
proper size and weight, put it on the slats and
distribute the weight evenly. Then slide the
crossrail, if the vehicle has one, up against the rear
of the load to keep it from moving. You can then tie
it down. Cargo containers must be loaded on the
crossrails only.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 332.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check now and then to make sure
the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely
fastened.
Loading things onto the luggage carrier can
interfere with the performance of your XM™
Satellite Radio System, if the vehicle has one.
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Your luggage carrier has release levers within the
end of each crossrail support.To adjust the crossrail(s), the sunroof stop (A), if
the vehicle has one, must be removed.
To remove the sunroof stop, do the following:
1. Find the tool (B) located in a bag in the glove
box labeled TOOL KIT-ACSRY.
2. Use the tool to remove the screw located in
the side rail assembly in front of the front
crossrail.
3. Repeat for the other side.
4. Put the tool and the screws back in the plastic
bag in the glove box.
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To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on
each side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails
forward or backward, as needed, to accommodate
loads of various sizes.
After repositioning the crossrails, push the release
lever down. This will lock the crossrails in place.
Notice:Opening the sunroof when the
luggage rack crossrails are not in the full-rear
position could cause damage to the sunroof
or luggage rack. Verify the luggage rack
crossrails are in the full-rear position before
opening the sunroof.
When you are done using the crossrails you must
replace the sunroof stop.
To replace the sunroof stop, do the following:
1. Put the crossrails in the full rear position.
2. Using the tool, put the screws back into each
side rail assembly. Make sure the screws are
in the rst hole in front of the crossrail.Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The
convenience net is designed to help keep
small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over.
Install the convenience net at the rear of your
vehicle, just inside the liftgate/tailgate opening.
Attach both the upper and lower hooks to the loops
on either side of the liftgate opening. The label
on the net should be in the upper left corner.
The convenience net has a maximum capacity of
100 lbs (45 kg). It is not designed to hold
larger, heavier loads. Store such loads on the oor
of your vehicle, as far forward as you can.
When not in use, it is recommended that you take
down the rear convenience net to extend its life
and retain its elasticity, and to keep the rear
exit clear. Store the net in one of the storage
compartments.
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Cargo Cover
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it
to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. Remove
the cover from its pouch and place the loops
found on each corner of the cover, over the
four pegs in each corner of the rear if the vehicle.
When it is not in use, fold up the cover and
return it to the pouch.
Rear Convenience Center
{CAUTION:
If any removable convenience item is not
secured properly, it can move around in a
collision or sudden stop. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Be sure to
secure any such item properly.
Your vehicle may have a rear convenience center.
The rear convenience center can be used to
organize and store items in your vehicle.
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The extended rear convenience center, without
the optional third row stowable seat, has a forward
bin and rear bin. The rear convenience center,
with the optional third row stowable seat, contains
one storage bin.
To use the convenience center, remove the
carpeted mat and lift the handle(s) on the top of
the lid to open the storage bin.
The extended rear convenience center has a
maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs (181.6 kg)
on top.
The shorter rear convenience center that comes
with the optional third row stowable seat has
a maximum weight capacity of 100 lbs (45.4 kg)
on top.Removing the Extended Rear
Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items have been removed
from the top and the inside of the rear
convenience center.
2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle.
3. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open
the rear storage bin. The center lid will also
need to be opened.
4. Remove the two nuts from inside the rear
storage bin. The nuts are located in the
bottom of the bin.
5. Lift the rear storage bin and remove it from
the rear of the vehicle.
6. Remove the two nuts inside the forward
storage bin. These nuts are located along
the bottom of the center divider wall.
7. Lift the forward storage bin and remove it
from the rear of the vehicle.
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Reinstalling the Extended Rear
Convenience Center
1. Make sure that all items have been removed
from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Remove the carpeted mat from the vehicle.
3. Lift the forward bin into the back of the
vehicle. Place the mounting brackets onto the
forward mounting bolts on the oor of the
vehicle.
4. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and
tighten.5. Lift the rear bin into the back of the vehicle.
Place the rear bin over the center T-shaped
wall on the forward bin. Push down to secure.
Align the rear bin over the rear mounting bolts.
6. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and
tighten.
7. Push and pull on the rear storage system to
make sure that it is locked into place properly.
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Removing the Rear Convenience
Center on Vehicles with the Third Row
Stowable Seat
1. Make sure that all items have been removed
from the top and the inside of the rear
convenience center.
2. Lift the handle(s) on the top of the lid to open
the storage bin.
3. Remove the two nuts from inside the storage
bin. The nuts are located in the bottom of
the bin.
If you are only removing the convenience
center and not the stowable seat, you must
replace these nuts once the bin is removed to
secure the seat.
4. Lift the storage bin and remove it from the
rear of the vehicle.
Reinstalling the Rear Convenience
Center on Vehicles with the Third Row
Stowable Seat
1. Make sure that all items have been removed
from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Lift the bin into the back of the vehicle. Align
the bin over the rear mounting bolts.
3. Put the nuts back onto the mounting bolts and
tighten.
4. Push and pull on the rear storage system to
make sure that it is locked into place properly.
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