2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 419

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed Part in D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses them. All parts should be replaced and all necessaryrepairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. This schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Certification/Tire label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-34. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule upto 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) atthe same intervals for thelife of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the sameinterval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) forthe life of this vehicle.