2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS warning light

So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you add
uid when your linings are worn, then you will have
too much uid when you get new brake linings. You
should add or remove brake uid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has too much brake uid, it
can spill on the engine. The uid will burn
if the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When your brake uid falls to a low level, your
brake warning light will come on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 219.
What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3
brake uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed
container only. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 485.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This
will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in the brake
system, the brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper
brake uid.
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Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a
few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in the brake system can
damage brake system parts so badly that
they will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong kind of uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint nish can
be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake
uid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it
off immediately. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 455.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard all the time
your vehicle is moving, except when you are
pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause
a brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
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The vehicle is moving faster than
70 mph (113 km/h)
The system is not yet calibrated
The tire treadwear is uneven
The compact spare tire is installed
Tire chains are being used
The vehicle is being driven on a rough or
frozen road
If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes
on, the check tire pressure system may not be
working properly. See your dealer for service. Also,
seeAnti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on
page 220.
The check tire pressure system detects differences
in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes
in tire pressure. The system can alert you about a
low tire – but it does not replace normal tire
maintenance. SeeTires on page 406.When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE HOLD SET TO
RESET message appears on the Driver Information
Center and the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message
comes on the message center, you should stop
as soon as you can and check all your tires for
damage. If a tire is at, seeIf a Tire Goes Flat on
page 427. Also check the tire pressure in all four
tires as soon as you can. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 413.
Any time you adjust a tire’s pressure or have one
or more tires repaired or replaced, you’ll need
to reset, or calibrate, the check tire pressure
system. You’ll also need to reset the system
whenever you rotate the tires, buy new tires
and install or remove the compact spare.
Do not reset the check tire pressure system without
rst correcting the cause of the problem and
checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires.
If you reset the system when the tire pressures are
incorrect, the check tire pressure system will not
work properly and may not alert you when a tire is
low or high.
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While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specied government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may
depart signicantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices, and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.Warning:The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 354
Accessory Inator........................................ 425
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 199
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle..................................................... 103
Additives, Fuel............................................ 357
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 462
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 370
Air Conditioning.........................200, 203, 206
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 217
Readiness Light....................................... 215
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 503
Airbag System............................................... 88
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 103
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 96
Passenger Sensing System....................... 98
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.... 102
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 95
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 96
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 93
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 91Airbag System (cont.)
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 299
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 299
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 307
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 220
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 457
Care of Safety Belts................................ 455
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 459
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 456
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 451
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 453
Finish Care.............................................. 456
Finish Damage......................................... 459
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 454
Leather.................................................... 454
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 458
Tires........................................................ 458
Underbody Maintenance........................... 459
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 460
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 455
Weatherstrips........................................... 455
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 457
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Ashtray(s).................................................... 200
Audio System(s).......................................... 250
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 296
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 298
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 298
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 299
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 277
Radio with CD......................................... 252
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 262
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 293
Setting the Time...................................... 252
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 296
Understanding Radio Reception............... 297
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 299
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 187
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 372
Operation................................................. 132
B
Battery........................................................ 393
Run-Down Protection............................... 192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 323
Bench Seat, Split.......................................... 15Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 307
Emergencies............................................ 309
Low Fluid Warning Message.................... 232
Parking.................................................... 135
System Warning Light.............................. 219
Brakes........................................................ 389
Braking....................................................... 306
Braking in Emergencies............................... 309
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 127
Bulb Replacement....................................... 399
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 399
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 399
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 404
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps................. 402
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..... 401
Buying New Tires........................................ 418
C
Calibration................................................... 238
California Fuel............................................. 357
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 355
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 469
Captain Chairs, Rear..................................... 21
514

Collision Damage Repair............................. 504
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 53
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 450
Compass..................................................... 238
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 122
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 306
Convenience Center, Rear........................... 165
Convenience Net......................................... 164
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 221
Engine Temperature Warning Message.... 227
Heater, Engine......................................... 131
SGCM, Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 226
Cooling System........................................... 381
Cruise Control............................................. 181
Cupholder(s)................................................ 158
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 501
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 496
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 496
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 492
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 497
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 509
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 509Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 508
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 498
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 510
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 186
Defensive Driving........................................ 302
Delayed Lighting.......................................... 190
Delayed Locking.......................................... 116
DIC Compass.............................................. 238
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 355
Door
Ajar Warning Message............................. 230
Delayed Locking...................................... 116
Locks....................................................... 114
Power Door Locks................................... 115
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 116
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 116
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 36
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 235
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 236
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (cont.)
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 240
Driving
At Night................................................... 317
City.......................................................... 321
Defensive................................................. 302
Drunken................................................... 303
Freeway................................................... 322
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 325
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 318
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 332
Winter...................................................... 327
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 206
Dual Climate Control System....................... 203
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 277
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 462
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 463
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 463
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 462
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 462
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 466Electrical System (cont.)
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 462
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 370
Battery..................................................... 393
Change Oil Message............................... 230
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 222
Coolant.................................................... 375
Coolant Heater......................................... 131
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 221
Coolant Temperature Warning Message ... 227
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 487
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 364
Exhaust................................................... 140
Oil ........................................................... 365
Oil Life System........................................ 368
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 380
Overheating............................................. 378
Reduced Power Message........................ 228
Starting.................................................... 129
Entry Lighting.............................................. 189
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 503
Exit Delay, Headlamp.................................. 189
Exit Lighting................................................ 190
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 56
Exterior Lamps............................................ 185
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