2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS Owner's Manual

This can happen if you have recently replaced your
battery or if your battery has run down. The
diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during normal driving.
This may take several days of routine driving. If you
have done this and your vehicle still does not pass
the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness,
your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Fuel Gage
When the indicator nears empty, you still have a
little fuel left, but you should get more soon.If your fuel is low, the warning message in the
message center will come on. SeeLow Fuel
Warning Message on page 232.
Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you
have left when the ignition is on.
Here are four things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
It takes a little more (or less) fuel to ll up
than the gage reads. For example, the
gage reads half full, but it took more (or less)
than half of the tank’s capacity to ll it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate empty when the
ignition is turned off.
Message Center
The message center is located at the top of the
instrument panel cluster in between the tachometer
and speedometer. It gives you important safety
and maintenance facts.
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Passenger Seatbelt Reminder
Message
If your vehicle has the
passenger sensing
system, this message
reminds the passenger
to buckle their
seatbelt.
This message will come on and a chime will
sound when the following conditions exist:
The ignition is ON,
the passenger’s seatbelt is not buckled,
a passenger is detected by the passenger
sensing system.
This light and chime will be repeated if the
ignition is on, the vehicle is in motion,
the passenger is still unbuckled and the
passenger airbag is enabled. You should
buckle your seatbelt. If the passenger’s
seatbelt is already buckled, this message and
chime will not come on.
Service Traction System Warning
Message
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS) and this message is displayed when you are
driving, there may be a problem with your TCS.
Your vehicle may need service.
When this message is displayed, the TCS will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
If there is an engine-related and brake system
problem that is specically related to traction
control, the TCS will turn off and the warning
message will come on.
If the TCS warning message comes on and stays
on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
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Traction Active Message
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS), the TRACTION ACTIVE message will
appear when the TCS is limiting wheel spin. You
may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message
appears, so adjust your driving accordingly.
This message will stay on for a few seconds after
the TCS stops limiting wheel spin.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Message
This message will come on when your engine gets
too hot.
If this message comes on, it means that your
engine coolant has overheated. If you have been
operating your vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your
vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as
possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 378.
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Charging System Indicator Message
The charging system
battery symbol will
come on in the message
center when you turn
on the ignition as
a check to show you it
is working.
It will remain on as long as the engine is not
running. 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 indicator appears in the message
center could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the
message on, be certain to turn off all your
accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Reduced Engine Power Message
If your vehicle has this feature, this message will
appear in the message center when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle’s engine performance
is detected. This message will also appear when
your vehicle is in overheated engine protection
operating mode. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 378for more information.
If this message comes on and stays on, see your
dealer.
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Low Oil Pressure Message
Your vehicle may have a low oil pressure warning
message.
Your oil pressure message lets you know when
you may have a problem with your engine oil
pressure.
When the engine is running and this message
appears, the engine oil level may be too low.
There may also be another problem causing low
oil pressure.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others
could be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Change Engine Oil Message
When this message comes on and stays on after
you have started the engine, it means that
service is required for your vehicle. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 475andEngine Oil on
page 365for more information.
Door Ajar Warning Message
This message will come on when the ignition is
turned to ON or START and the driver’s or
passenger’s door is open.
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message
This message will come on when the ignition is
turned to ON or START and the liftgate is open.
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Check Gas Cap Message
If your vehicle has this
message, it will come
on when the ignition
is turned to ON or
START and the gas cap
is open.
PASS-Key®III Security Message
If you are ever driving and this message comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart
your engine if you turn it off.Your PASS-Key
®III system, however, is not
working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key
®III system at this time. See
PASS-Key®III on page 124for more information.
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Message
Your vehicle may have a low washer uid warning
message. If your washer uid is low, this warning
message will come on and stay on until you
add washer uid. SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on
page 388for adding washer uid instructions.
If the warning message is still on after adding uid,
you need to reset the warning message. To
reset the warning message, turn the ignition off
and then back on. If the message stays on,
see your dealer.
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Low Fuel Warning Message
If your fuel is low, the warning message will come
on and stay on until you add fuel.
If the warning message is still on after adding fuel,
you need to reset the warning message. To
reset the warning message, turn the ignition off
and then back on. If the message stays on,
see your dealer.
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message
If your brake uid is low, the warning message will
come on and stay on until you add brake uid.
The brake system warning light will also be
illuminated.
If this message appears, the brakes need
attention. You should have your vehicle serviced
immediately. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 219andBrakes on page 389.
If the warning message is still on after adding
uid, you may need to reset the warning message.
To reset the warning message, turn the ignition
off and then back on. If the message stays on, see
your dealer right away.
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