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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more information. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-39

Section	Page
2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual	1
	24
Captain s Chairs (If Equipped)	26
Removing the Captain s Chairs	27
Replacing the Captain s Chairs	28
Stowable Seat (Option)	30
Folding the Seatback	30
Removing the Stowable Seat	31
Replacing the Stowable Seat	32
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	33
Why Safety Belts Work	34
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	37
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	38
Adults	38
Driver Position	38
Lap-Shoulder Belt	38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	47
Right Front Passenger Position	48
Air Bag Systems	49
How the Air Bag Systems Work	51
Where are the air bags?	51
When should an air bag inflate?	54
What makes an air bag inflate?	54
How does an air bag restrain?	55
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	55
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	57
Center Passenger Position	57
Lap-Shoulder Belt	57
Rear Seat Passengers	60
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	60
Lap-Shoulder Belt	61
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	64
Children	68
Infants and Young Children	68
Restraint Systems for Children	71
Where to Put the Restraint	74
Top Strap	75
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	79
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	81
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Bench Seat)	84
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	86
Older Children	89
Safety Belt Extender	91
Checking Your Restraint Systems	92
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	92
Section 2 Features and Controls	93
Windows	94
Power Windows	95
Express- Down Feature	95
Passenger Window Lock Feature	95
Keys	96
Door Locks	98
Power Door Locks	99
Delayed Locking	99
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	100
Rear Door Child Security Locks	100
Canceling the Rear Door Child Security Locks	101
Lockout Prevention	101
Leaving Your Vehicle	101
Remote Keyless Entry System (Option)	101
Operation	103
Remote Driver Door Unlock	103
Remote All Door Lock	103
Remote Liftgate Unlock	103
Remote Lock Confirmation	103
Remote Unlock Confirmation	103
Remote Alarm	104
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	104
Battery Replacement	104
Center Console Switchbank	105
Vehicle Customization	106
Entering Programming Mode	106
Headlamp Exit Delay	107
Programmable Modes	107
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock	108
Programmable Modes	108
Delayed Locking	110
Programmable Modes	110
Remote Driver s Door Unlock	111
Programmable Modes	111
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation	111
Programmable Modes	112
Exiting Programming Mode	113
Liftgate	113
Liftgate Release	114
Theft	114
Key in the Ignition	114
Parking at Night	115
Parking Lots	115
Content Theft-Deterrent (Option)	115
Arming with the Power Lock Switch	116
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	116
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter	117
Disarming with Your Key	117
PASS-Key III	117
New Vehicle Break-In	120
Ignition Positions	120
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	121
Starting Your Engine	122
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	123
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	124
Automatic Transaxle Operation	124
Parking Brake	129
Shifting Into PARK (P)	130
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	131
Torque Lock	132
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	132
Parking Over Things That Burn	133
Engine Exhaust	133
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	134
Horn	134
Tilt Wheel	135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	136
Turn Signal On Chime	136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	137
Flash-to-Pass	137
Windshield Wipers	137
Windshield Washer	138
Rear Window Washer/Wiper (If Equipped)	138
Cruise Control (Option)	139
Setting Cruise Control	139
Resuming a Set Speed	140
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	140
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	141
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	141
Using Cruise Control on Hills	141
Ending Cruise Control	141
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory	141
Exterior Lamps	142
Automatic Headlamp Control	142
Lamps on Reminder	143
Daytime Running Lamps	143
Fog Lamps	144
Interior Lamps	144
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	144
Interior Lamps Control	145
Illuminated Entry	145
Delayed Lighting	145
Exit Lighting	146
Perimeter Lighting	146
Headlamp Exit Delay	147
Front Reading Lamps	147
Rear Reading Lamps	147
Cargo Lamp/Reading Lamp	148
Battery Saver	148
Mirrors	148
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	148
Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	149
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors	149
Convex Outside Mirror	150
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	150
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	150
Storage Compartments	151
Glove Box	151
Overhead Consoles (If Equipped)	151
Garage Door Opener Compartment	152
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)	153
Sunglass Storage Compartment	153
Floor Console Storage	153
Front Armrest Storage Compartment	153
Cell Phone Storage Compartment	154
Cupholders	154
Rear Convenience Net	154
Rear Convenience Center (Option)	155
Removing the Extended Rear Convenience Center	155
Replacing the Extended Rear Convenience Center	156
Removing the Rear Convenience Center When the Vehicle has the Third Row Stowable Seat	157
Replacing the Rear Convenience Center When the Vehicle has the Third Row Stowable Seat	157
Roof Rack System (Option)	158
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	161
Sun Visors	161
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors	161
Accessory Inflator System (Option)	162
Accessory Power Outlets	163
OnStar System (Option)	164
Safety and Security Services	165
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	166
OnStar System Limitations	167
Sunroof (Option)	168
HomeLink Transmitter (Option)	169
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	169
Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	170
Canadian Programming	171
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	171
Erasing Channels	171
Resetting Defaults	171
Accessories	171
Your Information System -- The Instrument Panel	172
Instrument Panel Cluster	174
Speedometer and Tamper Resistant Odometer	175
Trip Odometers	175
Retro-Active Reset	176
Tachometer	176
Warning Lights, Gages, Messages and Indicators	177
Safety Belt Reminder Light	177
Air Bag Readiness Light	178
Brake System Warning Light	179
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	180
Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped)	180
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	182
If the Light Is Flashing	184
If the Light Is On Steady	184
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	185
Fuel Gage	186
Message Center	187
Charging System Indicator Message	187
Service Traction System Warning Message (Option)	187
Traction Active Message (Option)	188
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Message	188
Low Oil Pressure Message	189
Low Engine Oil Level Message	190
Change Engine Oil Message	190
Door Ajar Warning Message	191
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message	191
PASS-Key III Security Message	192
Low Fuel Warning Message	192
Low Brake Fluid Warning Message	193
Low Washer Fluid Warning Message	193
Service Vehicle Soon Message	194
AWD Disable Warning Message (Option)	194
Program Mode Message	195
Key Fob Battery Low Warning Message	195
Park Lamp Warning Message	196
Highbeam Out Warning Message	196
Low Tire Pressure Message (If Equipped)	197
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	197
Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages	198
Compass Variance	200
Automatic Compass Calibration	200
Manual Compass Calibration	200
Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Customization	201
Entering Programming Mode	202
Headlamp Exit Delay	203
Interior Lighting Delay	204
Interior Lighting On	205
Auto Door Lock	206
Auto Door Unlock	206
Delayed Locking	208
Remote Door Unlock	209
Unlock Feedback	210
Lock Feedback	211
Seat Recall	212
Tilt Mirror	213
Exiting Programming Mode	213
Head-Up Display (HUD) (Option)	214
Rear Parking Assist (RPA) (Option)	217
How the System Works	218
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly	219
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	220
Comfort Controls	221
Dual Manual Comfort Control	221
Fan Knob	221
Temperature Knob	221
Mode Knob	221
Mode Buttons	222
Air Conditioning	222
Heating	223
Defogging and Defrosting	223
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	224
Automatic Control	224
Driver s Temperature Control	224
Passenger s Temperature Control	225
Manual Control	225
Mode Button	225
Mode Buttons	226
Air Conditioning	226
Heating	227
Defogging and Defrosting	227
Rear Window Defogger	228
Ventilation System	229
Ventilation Tips	229
Audio Systems	230
Setting the Clock	230
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control and Radio Data Systems (RDS)	230
Playing the Radio	230
Finding a Station	231
Setting Preset Stations	231
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	232
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	232
Using RDS	234
Finding a PTY Station	234
Setting PTY Preset Stations	235
RDS Messages	235
Radio Messages	236
Playing a Compact Disc	236
Compact Disc Errors	237
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control and Radio Data Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)	238
Playing the Radio	238
Finding a Station	238
Setting Preset Stations	239
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	239
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	240
Using RDS	241
Finding a PTY Station	242
Setting PTY Preset Stations	242
RDS Messages	243
Radio Messages	243
Playing a Cassette Tape	244
Cassette Tape Messages	245
Playing a Compact Disc	245
Compact Disc Errors	246
AM- FM Stereo with Six- Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)	247
Playing the Radio	247
Finding a Station	247
Setting Preset Stations	248
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	248
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	249
Using RDS	250
Finding a PTY Station	250
Setting PTY Preset Stations	251
RDS Messages	251
Playing a Compact Disc	252
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc	253
Using Song List Mode	255
Compact Disc Messages	257
Theft-Deterrent Feature	257
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	258
Understanding Radio Reception	259
AM	259
FM Stereo	259
Tips About Your Audio System	259
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	260
Care of Your Compact Discs	261
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	261
Integrated Windshield Antenna	261
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	262
Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle	263
Driver Behavior	263
Driving Environment	264
Vehicle Design	264
Defensive Driving	264
Drunken Driving	265
Control of a Vehicle	268
Braking	268
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	269
Using Anti-Lock	271
Braking in Emergencies	271
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	271
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (Option)	273
Steering	273
Power Steering	273
Steering Tips	273
Driving on Curves	273
Steering in Emergencies	274
Off-Road Recovery	275
Passing	276
Loss of Control	277
Skidding	277
Driving at Night	278
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	280
Hydroplaning	281
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	282
Driving Through Flowing Water	282
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	282
City Driving	283
Freeway Driving	284
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	285
Highway Hypnosis	286
Hill and Mountain Roads	287
Winter Driving	289
Driving on Snow or Ice	290
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	291
Recreational Vehicle Towing	293
Dinghy Towing	294
Dolly Towing	294
Loading Your Vehicle	295
Electronic Level Control (Option)	297
Towing a Trailer	297
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	299
Weight of the Trailer	299
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	300
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	301
Hitches	301
Safety Chains	301
Trailer Brakes	301
Driving with a Trailer	302
Following Distance	303
Passing	303
Backing Up	303
Making Turns	303
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	304
Driving On Grades	304
Parking on Hills	304
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	305
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	305
Section 5 Problems on the Road	306
Hazard Warning Flashers	307
Other Warning Devices	307
Jump Starting	308
Towing Your Vehicle	314
Engine Overheating	314
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	314
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	315
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	316
Cooling System	317
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	319
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	321
If a Tire Goes Flat	324
Changing a Flat Tire	325
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	326
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray)	327
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray) (Optional)	329
Secondary Latch System	331
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	334
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	338
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Stowable Seat and without the Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray)	341
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray) (Option)	342
Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Stowable Seat) (Option)	343
Storing the Flat Tire with the Stowable Seatback Folded Flat	344
Compact Spare Tire	345
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	346
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	346
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	347
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	348
Service	349
Doing Your Own Service Work	349
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	350
Fuel	350
Gasoline Octane	350
Gasoline Specifications	351
California Fuel	351
Additives	352
Fuels in Foreign Countries	352
Filling Your Tank	353
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	355
Checking Things Under the Hood	355
Hood Release	356
Engine Compartment Overview	357
Engine Oil	358
Checking Engine Oil	358
When to Add Engine Oil	359
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	360
Engine Oil Additives	361
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)	361
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message	362
What to Do with Used Oil	362
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	363
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	364
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	366
When to Check and Change	366
How to Check	367
Checking the Fluid Level	367
How to Add Fluid	369
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	370
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)	370
When to Check Lubricant	370
How to Check Lubricant	370
What to Use	370
Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module)	371
When to Check and Change Lubricant	371
How to Check Lubricant	371
What to Use	371
Engine Coolant	372
What to Use	373
Checking Coolant	374
Adding Coolant	374
Radiator Pressure Cap	375
Power Steering Fluid	375
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	376
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	376
What to Use	376
Windshield Washer Fluid	376
What to Use	376
Adding Washer Fluid	377
Brakes	378
Brake Fluid	378
What to Add	379
Brake Wear	380
Brake Pedal Travel	381
Brake Adjustment	381
Replacing Brake System Parts	381
Battery	381
Vehicle Storage	382
Bulb Replacement	382
Halogen Bulbs	382
Headlamps	383
Front Turn Signal/ Parking/ Sidemarker Lamps	385
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps (Liftgate Mounted)	385
Outboard Taillamps, Brake Lamps and Turn Signals	386
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	386
Tires	388
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	389
When to Check	389
How to Check	389
Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)	390
Tire Inspection and Rotation	391
When It s Time for New Tires	393
Buying New Tires	393
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	394
Treadwear	395
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	395
Temperature -- A, B, C	395
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	396
Wheel Replacement	396
Used Replacement Wheels	397
Tire Chains	397

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