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Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. L6 Engine 5-32

Section	Page
2004 Buick Rainier Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	8
Heated Seats	9
Power Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	11
Rear Seat Operation	11
Safety Belts	13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	25
Right Front Passenger Position	26
Rear Seat Passengers	26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	29
Safety Belt Extender	31
Child Restraints	32
Older Children	32
Infants and Young Children	34
Child Restraint Systems	38
Where to Put the Restraint	41
Top Strap	42
Top Strap Anchor Location	43
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	49
Air Bag Systems	51
Where Are the Air Bags?	55
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	58
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	58
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	59
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Restraint System Check	61
Checking Your Restraint Systems	61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	62
Features and Controls	63
Keys	65
Remote Keyless Entry System	67
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	68
Doors and Locks	70
Door Locks	70
Power Door Locks	71
Delayed Locking	72
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	72
Rear Door Security Locks	75
Lockout Protection	75
Leaving Your Vehicle	75
Liftgate/Liftglass	76
Windows	77
Power Windows	78
Sun Visors	79
Theft-Deterrent Systems	79
Content Theft-Deterrent	79
Passlock®	81
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	81
New Vehicle Break-In	81
Ignition Positions	82
Starting Your Engine	83
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	84
Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transmission Operation	86
All-Wheel Drive	88
Parking Brake	88
Shifting Into Park (P)	89
Shifting Out of Park (P)	90
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	92
Mirrors	93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	93
Outside Power Mirror	95
Outside Convex Mirror	96
Outside Heated Mirrors	96
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	96
OnStar® System	97
HomeLink® Transmitter	98
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	99
Storage Areas	102
Glove Box	102
Overhead Console	102
Front Storage Area	103
Luggage Carrier	104
Rear Floor Storage Lid	105
Convenience Net	105
Cargo Cover	106
Sunroof	107
Vehicle Personalization	107
Memory Seat	107
Instrument Panel	109
Instrument Panel Overview	112
Hazard Warning Flashers	114
Other Warning Devices	114
Horn	115
Tilt Wheel	115
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	115
Exterior Lamps	122
Interior Lamps	125
Accessory Power Outlets	127
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	127
Climate Controls	128
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	128
Rear Climate Control System	133
Climate Controls Personalization	134
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	135
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer and Odometer	137
Tachometer	137
Safety Belt Reminder Light	138
Air Bag Readiness Light	138
Charging System Light	139
Voltmeter Gage	140
Brake System Warning Light	140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	142
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	143
Oil Pressure Gage	146
Change Engine Oil Light	147
Security Light	148
Cruise Control Light	148
Reduced Engine Power Light	148
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	149
Check Gages Warning Light	149
Gate Ajar Light	149
Fuel Gage	150
Low Fuel Warning Light	150
Driver Information Center (DIC)	151
DIC Operation and Displays	151
DIC Warnings and Messages	160
Audio System(s)	164
Setting the Time	164
Radio with CD	165
Radio with Cassette and CD	176
Radio with Six-Disc CD	192
Navigation/Radio System	207
Rear Seat Entertainment System	207
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	219
Radio Personalization	220
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	220
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	221
DVD Distortion	222
Radio Reception	222
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	222
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	223
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	224
Cleaning the Video Screen	224
Fixed Mast Antenna	224
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)	224
Chime Level Adjustment	224
Driving Your Vehicle	225
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	226
Defensive Driving	226
Drunken Driving	227
Control of a Vehicle	230
Braking	230
Traction Assist System (TAS)	233
Locking Rear Axle	235
Steering	235
Off-Road Recovery	237
Passing	237
Loss of Control	239
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	240
Driving at Night	253
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	255
City Driving	258
Freeway Driving	259
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	260
Highway Hypnosis	261
Hill and Mountain Roads	262
Winter Driving	264
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	268
Towing	269
Towing Your Vehicle	269
Recreational Vehicle Towing	269
Loading Your Vehicle	270
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	277
Towing a Trailer	277
Service and Appearance Care	289
Service	291
Doing Your Own Service Work	291
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	292
Fuel	292
Gasoline Octane	293
Gasoline Specifications	293
California Fuel	294
Additives	294
Fuels in Foreign Countries	295
Filling Your Tank	296
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	299
Checking Things Under the Hood	300
Hood Release	300
Engine Compartment Overview	302
Engine Oil	306
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	311
Automatic Transmission Fluid	312
Engine Coolant	315
Radiator Pressure Cap	317
Engine Overheating	317
Cooling System	320
Engine Fan Noise	326
Power Steering Fluid	327
Windshield Washer Fluid	328
Brakes	329
Battery	332
Jump Starting	333
All-Wheel Drive	339
Rear Axle	339
Front Axle	341
Bulb Replacement	342
Headlamps	342
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	342
Replacement Bulbs	343
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	344
Tires	347
Inflation - Tire Pressure	355
Tire Inspection and Rotation	356
When It Is Time for New Tires	358
Buying New Tires	359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	360
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	361
Wheel Replacement	362
Tire Chains	363
Accessory Inflator	364
If a Tire Goes Flat	366
Changing a Flat Tire	367
Spare Tire	380
Appearance Care	380
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	381
Care of Safety Belts	384
Weatherstrips	384
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	384
Sheet Metal Damage	387
Finish Damage	387
Underbody Maintenance	387
Chemical Paint Spotting	387
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	388
Vehicle Identification	389
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	389
Service Parts Identification Label	389
Electrical System	390
Add-On Electrical Equipment	390
Headlamps	390
Windshield Wiper Fuses	390
Power Windows and Other Power Options	390
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	391
Capacities and Specifications	401
Maintenance Schedule	403
Maintenance Schedule	404
Introduction	404
Maintenance Requirements	404
Your Vehicle and the Environment	404
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	405
Scheduled Maintenance	406
Additional Required Services	408
Maintenance Footnotes	409
Owner Checks and Services	411
At Each Fuel Fill	411
At Least Once a Month	411
At Least Once a Year	412
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	414
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	416
Engine Drive Belt Routing	417
Maintenance Record	418
Customer Assistance and Information	421
Customer Assistance and Information	422
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	422
Online Owner Center	424
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	424
Customer Assistance Offices	424
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	426
Roadside Assistance Program	426
Courtesy Transportation	428
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	430
Reporting Safety Defects	431
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	431
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	432
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	432
Service Publications Ordering Information	432

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