2007 BUICK RANDEZVOUS fuel pressure

Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light...................................................... 220
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 221
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 222
Fuel Gage................................................. 225
Message Center.......................................... 225
Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message..... 226
Service Traction System Warning
Message................................................ 226
Traction Active Message........................... 227
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Message................................................ 227
Charging System Indicator Message.......... 228
Reduced Engine Power Message.............. 228
Low Oil Pressure Message........................ 229
Change Engine Oil Message..................... 230
Door Ajar Warning Message...................... 230
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message............ 230
Check Gas Cap Message......................... 231
PASS-Key
®III Security Message............... 231
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message......... 231
Low Fuel Warning Message...................... 232
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message........... 232
Service Vehicle Soon Message................. 233Program Mode Message........................... 233
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery
Low Warning Message........................... 234
Parking Lamp Warning Message............... 234
Highbeam Out Warning Message.............. 235
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 235
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 236
DIC Compass............................................ 238
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 240
Audio System(s)......................................... 250
Setting the Time........................................ 252
Radio with CD........................................... 252
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 262
XM Radio Messages................................. 276
Navigation/Radio System........................... 277
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 277
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 293
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 296
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 296
Radio Reception........................................ 297
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 298
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 298
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 299
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 299
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance at higher speeds,
you may tend to think you are going slower than
you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If
you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it
needs service, have it done before starting out.Of course, you will nd experienced and able
service experts in GM dealerships all across North
America. They will be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Service........................................................ 354
Accessories and Modications................... 354
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 355
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 355
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 356
Fuel............................................................. 356
Gasoline Octane........................................ 356
Gasoline Specications.............................. 356
California Fuel........................................... 357
Additives................................................... 357
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 358
Filling the Tank......................................... 359
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 361
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 362
Hood Release........................................... 363
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 364
Engine Oil................................................. 365
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 368
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 370Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 372
Engine Coolant.......................................... 375
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 378
Engine Overheating................................... 378
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 380
Cooling System......................................... 381
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 387
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 388
Brakes...................................................... 389
Battery...................................................... 393
Jump Starting............................................ 394
Bulb Replacement....................................... 399
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 399
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 399
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 401
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.................. 402
Replacement Bulbs................................... 404
Windshield Replacement............................ 404
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 466.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 394.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 388.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 378.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 387.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 365.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 365.
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 372.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 389.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 370.
K. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 381.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 364
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
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Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi)
or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 413.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with
the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN), an
alphanumeric designator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date
of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 332.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 332.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
rear axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 332.Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on light
duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index:An assigned number ranging from
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Ination Pressure:The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire may be inated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto
the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load rating for a tire
at the maximum permissible ination pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:The sum of
curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity
weight, and production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The number of
occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied
by 150 lbs (68 kg). SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 332.
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Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,
occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to
a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and
the original equipment tire size and recommended
ination pressure. See “Tire and Loading
Information Label” underLoading Your Vehicle on
page 332.
Ination - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-ination or over-ination is all right.
It is not. If your tires do not have enough air
(under-ination), you can get the following:
Too much exing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economyIf your tires have too much air (over-ination),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to
the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). This label shows
your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the
correct ination pressures for your tires when they
are cold. The recommended cold tire ination
pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum
amount of air pressure needed to support your
vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
For additional information regarding how much
weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of
the Tire and Loading Information label, seeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 332. How you load your
vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort.
Never load your vehicle with more weight than it
was designed to carry.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 365for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 375for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
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. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 413. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 428.
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 416.
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 407
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 192
Cargo...................................................... 192
Exterior.................................................... 185
Fog .......................................................... 187
Front Reading.......................................... 191
Interior..................................................... 188
Interior Control......................................... 188
Rear Reading.......................................... 191
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 69
Level Control............................................... 339
Liftgate........................................................ 118
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 215
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 220
Brake System Warning............................. 219
Malfunction Indicator................................ 222
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 217
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 215Light (cont.)
TCS Warning Light.................................. 220
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 220
Lighting
Delayed................................................... 190
Entry........................................................ 189
Exit.......................................................... 190
Perimeter................................................. 191
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 332
Lockout Protection....................................... 118
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 116
Door........................................................ 114
Lockout Protection................................... 118
Power Door............................................. 115
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 116
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 116
Loss of Control........................................... 315
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message............. 232
Low Fuel Warning Message........................ 232
Low Oil Pressure Message.......................... 229
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message........... 231
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 10
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