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2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual

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The 2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner’s Manual

French Language Manual:

About Driving Your Vehicle

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Section 1

Seats and Seat Controls

Manual Front Passenger Seats

Manual Lumbar

Heated Front Seats (Option)

Reclining Front Seatbacks

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Removing the Split Bench Seat

Replacing the Split Bench Sections

A safety belt that is improperly routed, not

Captain’s Chairs (If Equipped)

Removing the Captain’s Chairs

Replacing the Captain’s Chairs

Stowable Seat (Option)

Removing the Stowable Seat

Replacing the Stowable Seat

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

Why Safety Belts Work

Here Are Questions Many People Ask

Driver Position

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

What’s wrong with this?

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Right Front Passenger Position

Air Bag Systems

Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate

How the Air Bag Systems Work

If something is between an occupant and an air

When should an air bag inflate?

How does an air bag restrain?

If you damage the covering for the driver’s or

Center Passenger Position

Rear Seat Passengers

Shoulder Belt

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder

Second Row Outside Positions

Second Row Center Position

Infants and Young Children

For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h),

What are the different types of add

The body structure of a young child is quite

How do child restraints work?

Where to Put the Restraint

Top Strap

Captain’s Chairs

Second Row Outside Positions Bench Seat

Second Row Center Position Bench Seat

Third Row Passenger’s Side Outside Position

If a LATCH

Rear Outside Seat Position

Securing a Child Restraint in the

Right Front Seat Position

Older Children

Never do this.

Safety Belt Extender

Replacing Restraint System Parts

Section 2

Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows

Power Windows

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition

Your vehicle has a number of new features that

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Rear Door Child Security Locks

Lockout Prevention

Remote Driver Door Unlock

Remote Alarm

Center Console Switchbank

Vehicle Customization

Remote Driver’s Door Unlock

Exiting Programming Mode

If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t

Starting Your Engine

Your engine is designed to work with the

Automatic Transaxle Operation

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while

Up Shift

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than

Parking Brake

Shifting Into PARK (P)

Engine Running

Torque Lock

Parking Over Things That Burn

Running Your Engine While

Setting Cruise Control

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Exterior Lamps

Daytime Running Lamps

Fog Lamps

Interior Lamps Control

Exit Lighting

Battery Saver

Electrochromic Automatic Dimming

Convex Outside Mirror

Storage Compartments

Garage Door Opener Compartment

Sunglass Storage Compartment

Cell Phone Storage Compartment

Rear Convenience Center (Option)

Replacing the Extended Rear Convenience Center

Removing the Rear Convenience Center When the

Roof Rack System (Option)

Loading cargo that weighs more than 220 lbs.

Do not open the sunroof if the crossrails are not

Sun Visors

Accessory Inflator System (Option)

Accessory Power Outlets

Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle

Emergency Button:

Stolen Vehicle Tracking:

OnStar System Limitations

Do not open the sunroof if the luggage carrier

Programming the HomeLink Transmitter

Training a Garage Door Opener with a

Canadian Programming

The Instrument Panel

C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch

Instrument Panel Cluster

Resistant Odometer

Active Reset

Warning Lights, Gages, Messages

Air Bag Readiness Light

Brake System Warning Light

United States

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

Light Flashing

If the Light Is Flashing

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs

Fuel Gage

Message Center

Low Oil Pressure Message

Low Engine Oil Level Message

Door Ajar Warning Message

Low Brake Fluid Warning Message

Service Vehicle Soon Message

Program Mode Message

Park Lamp Warning Message

Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages

FUEL RANGE:

Compass Variance

Entering Programming Mode

Interior Lighting Delay

Up Display (HUD) (Option)

Although the HUD image appears to be near the

Rear Parking Assist (RPA) (Option)

How the System Works

When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly

Section 3

Comfort Controls

Mode Buttons

Defogging and Defrosting

Automatic Control

Passenger’s Temperature Control

Rear Window Defogger

Ventilation System

Audio Systems

Setting Preset Stations

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

Finding a PTY Station

AM FM (Alternate Frequency):

Radio Messages

Compact Disc Errors

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and

Playing a Cassette Tape

Cassette Tape Messages

AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc

AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):

Playing a Compact Disc

Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc

FWD >> (Forward):

Using Song List Mode

Compact Disc Messages

Rear Seat Radio Controls

P.SET PROG (Preset Program):

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

Understanding Radio Reception

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player

Integrated Windshield Antenna

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.

Control of a Vehicle

Using Anti

Power Steering

Steering in Emergencies

Road Recovery

Loss of Control

Driving at Night

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

City Driving

Freeway Driving

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Highway Hypnosis

Hill and Mountain Roads

Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard

Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Dinghy Towing

Loading Your Vehicle

Your warranty does not cover parts or

Electronic Level Control (Option)

Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

Safety Chains

Driving with a Trailer

Following Distance

Driving On Grades

Maintenance When Trailer Towing

Section 5

Hazard Warning Flashers

Jump Starting

If you leave your radio on, it could be badly

Using a match near a battery can cause battery

Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical

Jumper Cable Removal

Towing Your Vehicle

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

Cooling System

Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine

Recovery Tank

You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

Bypass Tube

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the

Secondary Latch System

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

Do not place the jack under the rear axle control

Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened

Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Stowable

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Rear

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the

Folded Flat

Compact Spare Tire

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

Section 6

Doing Your Own Service Work

Gasoline Specifications

Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that

Filling Your Tank

If you get gasoline on yourself and then

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Hood Release

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Oil

When to Add Engine Oil

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Engine Oil Additives

How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

How to Check

How to Add Fluid

Wheel Drive (Option)

Carrier Assembly-Differential

Engine Coolant

What to Use

Checking Coolant

Radiator Pressure Cap

Windshield Washer Fluid

Brake Fluid

What to Add

Brake Wear

Replacing Brake System Parts

Vehicle Storage

Front Turn Signal/Parking/Sidemarker Lamps

Turn Signals

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Poorly maintained and improperly used tires

Inflation -- Tire Pressure

Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which

When It’s Time for New Tires

Buying New Tires

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Temperature

Used Replacement Wheels

Tire Chains

Appearance Care

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

Cleaning Vinyl

Cleaning Interior Plastic Components

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Engine Identification

Electrical System

Floor Console Fuse Block

Engine Specifications

Air Conditioning

Section 7

Maintenance Requirements

How This Section is Organized

Part A: Scheduled

Scheduled Maintenance

At Each Fuel Fill

Restraint System Check

Key Lock Cylinders Service

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control

Mechanism Check

Part C: Periodic

Throttle System Inspection

Part D: Recommended Fluids

Assembly

Part E: Maintenance Record

Maintenance Record

Section 8

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

STEP TWO

Customer Assistance Offices

All Overseas Locations

Roadside Assistance

Canadian Roadside Assistance

Courtesy Transportation

Courtesy Rental Vehicle

Canadian Vehicles:

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO

Service Manuals

6-10

Engine Compartment Overview

When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items:

A. Underhood Fuse Block
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Automatic Transaxle

Fluid Dipstick

E. Brake Master Cylinder
F. Windshield Washer

Fluid Reservoir

G. Battery
H. Radiator Pressure Cap

I. Engine Oil Fill Cap
J. Engine Oil Dipstick
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
L. Engine Coolant Reservoir

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