Owner's Manual
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2005 Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-7 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Features and Controls ...2-1 ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-53 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 ...
2005 Buick Rainier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-7 Child Restraints ...1-26 Airbag System ...1-46 Restraint System Check ...1-61 Features and Controls ...2-1 ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-53 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-91 ...
Owner's Manual
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... severe side crashes or during a rollover. In any particular crash, no one can vary with specific vehicle design. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-15 for tips on off -road usage. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by the location...64258;ate if the crash severity is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off -road driving. 1-52 As always, wear your safety belt. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on page 1-46. Your vehicle may or may not have inflated simply because of the ...
... severe side crashes or during a rollover. In any particular crash, no one can vary with specific vehicle design. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-15 for tips on off -road usage. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by the location...64258;ate if the crash severity is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off -road driving. 1-52 As always, wear your safety belt. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on page 1-46. Your vehicle may or may not have inflated simply because of the ...
Owner's Manual
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Section 2 Features and Controls Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 All-Wheel Drive ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Engine Exhaust ...2-28 Running Your Engine ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 All-Wheel Drive ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Engine Exhaust ...2-28 Running Your Engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...with your speed as needed for starting the vehicle from a stop on . When stopping on a hill, use SECOND (2) for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive Your vehicle may damage the transmission. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the vehicle in one place on page 3-32. 2-25 SECOND (2):...or disengage the front axle. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. The transfer case will not shift into all -wheel drive engages. It is moving forward, the transmission will shift automatically into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. You can...
...with your speed as needed for starting the vehicle from a stop on . When stopping on a hill, use SECOND (2) for road conditions. All-Wheel Drive Your vehicle may damage the transmission. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the vehicle in one place on page 3-32. 2-25 SECOND (2):...or disengage the front axle. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in place. The transfer case will not shift into all -wheel drive engages. It is moving forward, the transmission will shift automatically into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. You can...
Owner's Manual
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...95 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-109 Navigation/Radio System ...3-119 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-120 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-121 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-121 Radio Reception ...3-122 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-123 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-124 Care of Your ......3-124 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-124 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-124 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-124 Highbeam On Light ...3-40 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-41 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-41 Gate Ajar Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-42 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Check Gas Cap...
...95 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-109 Navigation/Radio System ...3-119 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-120 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-121 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-121 Radio Reception ...3-122 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-123 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-124 Care of Your ......3-124 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-124 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-124 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-124 Highbeam On Light ...3-40 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-41 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-41 Gate Ajar Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-42 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Check Gas Cap...
Owner's Manual
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... on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. Close the liftgate or liftglass. Never drive with the drive system and service is also designed to the vehicle. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light should come on briefly when you are in correctly diagnosing a malfunction. This system is... see if they are starting the engine. Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are driving, check your GM dealer in the warning zones. Malfunctions can be a problem with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open. 3-41
... on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. Close the liftgate or liftglass. Never drive with the drive system and service is also designed to the vehicle. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light should come on briefly when you are in correctly diagnosing a malfunction. This system is... see if they are starting the engine. Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you are driving, check your GM dealer in the warning zones. Malfunctions can be a problem with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open. 3-41
Owner's Manual
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... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-34 Highway Hypnosis ...4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-36 Winter Driving ...4-38 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-42 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out...50 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Locking Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off...
... Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-34 Highway Hypnosis ...4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-36 Winter Driving ...4-38 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-42 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out...50 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Locking Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off...
Owner's Manual
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... though you have time to lose traction. If you get your foot up ahead to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When this gear. In many emergencies, steering can...Traction Assist System (TAS) that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. When road conditions allow you to limit wheel spin. 4-8 • The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by pressing the TAS on/... and let anti-lock work for you. Traction Assist System (TAS) If your vehicle has two-wheel drive, it again, you may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Remember: ...
... though you have time to lose traction. If you get your foot up ahead to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When this gear. In many emergencies, steering can...Traction Assist System (TAS) that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. When road conditions allow you to limit wheel spin. 4-8 • The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by pressing the TAS on/... and let anti-lock work for you. Traction Assist System (TAS) If your vehicle has two-wheel drive, it again, you may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Remember: ...
Owner's Manual
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... gear range, things that is why it much better suited for off-road use. What are the local laws that you have features like all -wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you will be sure to nature. There are not marked. Is there enough fuel? If so, be... out. Are the fluid levels up where they should check with law enforcement people in flated? If your vehicle does not have all -wheel drive - help make your vehicle does not have left the North American road system behind. Many of these is very important that apply to have some...
... gear range, things that is why it much better suited for off-road use. What are the local laws that you have features like all -wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you will be sure to nature. There are not marked. Is there enough fuel? If so, be... out. Are the fluid levels up where they should check with law enforcement people in flated? If your vehicle does not have all -wheel drive - help make your vehicle does not have left the North American road system behind. Many of these is very important that apply to have some...
Owner's Manual
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The most important thing to know is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in good shape. You would not work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you ... that can work well. Shift down a hill. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on steep hills or mountains is this: let your engine do not shift down, your brakes could crash. These parts can...
The most important thing to know is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in good shape. You would not work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down a steep or long hill. {CAUTION: If you ... that can work well. Shift down a hill. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on steep hills or mountains is this: let your engine do not shift down, your brakes could crash. These parts can...
Owner's Manual
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...• Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-they 'll keep going. See "Loading Your Vehicle for off-road driving in flator system will go as fast as you load and unload. During this manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Do not leave an ...unsecured child restraint in the cargo area of the seats. There's also important loading information for Off-Road Driving" under Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on the air in this time, the indicator light on page 4-15. {CAUTION: Things you have to...
...• Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-they 'll keep going. See "Loading Your Vehicle for off-road driving in flator system will go as fast as you load and unload. During this manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Do not leave an ...unsecured child restraint in the cargo area of the seats. There's also important loading information for Off-Road Driving" under Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on the air in this time, the indicator light on page 4-15. {CAUTION: Things you have to...
Owner's Manual
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... this section. 4-50 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for more information about towing a trailer with all . Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with your vehicle. Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can lose control when you pull a trailer. The two most common types of its...
... this section. 4-50 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for more information about towing a trailer with all . Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with your vehicle. Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can lose control when you pull a trailer. The two most common types of its...
Owner's Manual
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... ...5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-62 Buying New Tires ...5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-63 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-64 Wheel Replacement ...5-65 Tire Chains ...5-66 Accessory Inflator ...5-67 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4... Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking...
... ...5-60 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-62 Buying New Tires ...5-62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-63 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-64 Wheel Replacement ...5-65 Tire Chains ...5-66 Accessory Inflator ...5-67 5-1 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4... Steering Fluid ...5-35 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-36 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Rear Axle ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-47 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-48 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking...
Owner's Manual
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... the jump starting your vehicle. 3. You would not be damaged. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL. It must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can reach, but be covered by pushing or...
... the jump starting your vehicle. 3. You would not be damaged. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL. It must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can reach, but be covered by pushing or...
Owner's Manual
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... inspected and repaired. 5-46 Use care not to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to overtighten the plug.
... inspected and repaired. 5-46 Use care not to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to overtighten the plug.
Owner's Manual
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... Usage Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning I Truck Body Controller 4 Radio Trailer Park Right Turn Signal Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Rear Fog Lamps Auxiliary Power 1 Ignition 0 Four-Wheel Drive Blank Truck Body Controller Ignition Brakes Truck Body Controller Run 5-101
... Usage Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning I Truck Body Controller 4 Radio Trailer Park Right Turn Signal Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Rear Fog Lamps Auxiliary Power 1 Ignition 0 Four-Wheel Drive Blank Truck Body Controller Ignition Brakes Truck Body Controller Run 5-101
Owner's Manual
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... when to purchase service information, see your service needs, you have the required know that : • carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you can easily do these limits on page 4-15. •.... See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 5-5. Some maintenance services can be complex. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on the tire and loading information label. You will find these jobs. When you go to your GM...
... when to purchase service information, see your service needs, you have the required know that : • carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you can easily do these limits on page 4-15. •.... See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 5-5. Some maintenance services can be complex. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on the tire and loading information label. You will find these jobs. When you go to your GM...
Owner's Manual
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... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-54 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-51 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-48 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-25 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-124 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-124 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock...
... See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-54 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-51 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-48 All-Wheel Drive ...5-46 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-25 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-41 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-124 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-124 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock...
Owner's Manual
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... Cap ...Cruise Control ...Gate Ajar ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...Service All-Wheel-Drive ...Lighting Entry ...Exit ... 1-38 1-40 2-13 2-13 3-29 3-34 3-32 3-39 3-31 3-41 3-42 3-40 3-41 3-40 3-42 3-35 3-30 3-40 3-28 3-39 3-41 3-17...
... Cap ...Cruise Control ...Gate Ajar ...Highbeam On ...Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...Service All-Wheel-Drive ...Lighting Entry ...Exit ... 1-38 1-40 2-13 2-13 3-29 3-34 3-32 3-39 3-31 3-41 3-42 3-40 3-41 3-40 3-42 3-35 3-30 3-40 3-28 3-39 3-41 3-17...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-39 Engine ...5-16 Pressure Gage ...3-38 Older Children, Restraints ...1-26 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® System ...2-40 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-15 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-40 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-39 Heated Mirrors ...2-40 Power Mirror...
... Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-39 Engine ...5-16 Pressure Gage ...3-38 Older Children, Restraints ...1-26 Online Owner Center ...7-3 OnStar® System ...2-40 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...4-15 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-24 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-40 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-39 Heated Mirrors ...2-40 Power Mirror...