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Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Suspension Passenger's Side High-Beam Headlamp Passenger's Side Low-Beam Headlamp Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Driver's Side High-Beam Headlamp Driver's Side Low-Beam Headlamp Rear Window Washer Automatic Transfer Case Windshield Washer Powertrain Control Module B Fog Lamps Stoplamp Cigarette Lighter Ignition Coils Electric Adjustable Pedal Fuses 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Usage Truck Body Controller, Ignition 1 Crank Airbag Trailer Electric Brake Cooling Fan Horn Ignition E Electronic Throttle Control Instrument Panel Cluster, Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control System Engine 1 Back-Up Powertrain Control Module 1 Oxygen Sensor Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller 5-95

Section	Page
2005 Buick Rainier BookTOC	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	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Driver Position	18
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 Pretensioners	31
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
Airbag System	52
Where Are the Airbags?	54
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	57
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	59
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	59
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	60
Passenger Sensing System	61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	66
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	66
Restraint System Check	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	67
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Features and Controls	69
Keys	71
Remote Keyless Entry System	72
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	73
Doors and Locks	75
Door Locks	75
Power Door Locks	76
Delayed Locking	77
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	77
Rear Door Security Locks	80
Lockout Protection	80
Liftgate/Liftglass	81
Windows	82
Power Windows	83
Sun Visors	84
Theft-Deterrent Systems	84
Content Theft-Deterrent	84
Passlock®	86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	86
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting Your Engine	88
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	89
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transmission Operation	90
All-Wheel Drive	93
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into Park (P)	94
Shifting Out of Park (P)	95
Parking Over Things That Burn	96
Engine Exhaust	96
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	97
Mirrors	98
Manual Rearview Mirror	98
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	98
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass	98
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	101
Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature	103
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display	105
Outside Power Mirror	107
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	107
Outside Convex Mirror	108
Outside Heated Mirrors	108
OnStar® System	108
HomeLink® Transmitter	110
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	111
Storage Areas	114
Glove Box	114
Overhead Console	114
Center Console Storage Area	115
Assist Handles	115
Luggage Carrier	115
Rear Floor Storage Lid	116
Convenience Net	117
Cargo Cover	117
Sunroof	118
Vehicle Personalization	119
Memory Seat	119
Instrument Panel	121
Instrument Panel Overview	124
Hazard Warning Flashers	126
Other Warning Devices	126
Horn	126
Tilt Wheel	126
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	127
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	128
Flash-to-Pass	128
Windshield Wipers	129
Rainsense™ Wipers	129
Windshield Washer	130
Cruise Control	131
Headlamps	134
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	134
Automatic Headlamp System	135
Fog Lamps	136
Instrument Panel Brightness	136
Dome Lamps	136
Dome Lamp Override	137
Entry Lighting	137
Exit Lighting	137
Reading Lamps	137
Battery Run-Down Protection	138
Accessory Power Outlets	138
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	139
Climate Controls	139
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	139
Outlet Adjustment	144
Rear Climate Control System	144
Climate Controls Personalization	145
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	145
Instrument Panel Cluster	146
Speedometer and Odometer	147
Trip Odometer	147
Tachometer	147
Safety Belt Reminder Light	148
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	148
Airbag Readiness Light	149
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	150
Charging System Light	151
Voltmeter Gage	152
Brake System Warning Light	152
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	154
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	155
Oil Pressure Gage	158
Change Engine Oil Light	159
Security Light	159
Cruise Control Light	160
Reduced Engine Power Light	160
Highbeam On Light	160
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	161
Check Gages Warning Light	161
Gate Ajar Light	161
Fuel Gage	162
Low Fuel Warning Light	162
Check Gas Cap Light	162
Driver Information Center (DIC)	163
DIC Operation and Displays	164
DIC Warnings and Messages	167
DIC Vehicle Customization	170
Audio System(s)	176
Setting the Time	176
Radio with CD (Base Level)	177
Radio with CD (MP3)	187
Radio with Cassette and CD	201
Radio with Six-Disc CD	215
Rear Seat Entertainment System	229
Navigation/Radio System	239
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	240
Theft-Deterrent Feature	241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	241
Radio Reception	242
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	243
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	244
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	244
Fixed Mast Antenna	244
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	244
Chime Level Adjustment	244
Driving Your Vehicle	245
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	246
Defensive Driving	246
Drunken Driving	246
Control of a Vehicle	249
Braking	249
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	250
Braking in Emergencies	252
Traction Assist System (TAS)	252
Locking Rear Axle	253
Steering	254
Off-Road Recovery	256
Passing	256
Loss of Control	258
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	259
Driving at Night	272
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	273
City Driving	276
Freeway Driving	277
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	278
Highway Hypnosis	279
Hill and Mountain Roads	280
Winter Driving	282
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	286
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	287
Loading Your Vehicle	287
Towing	294
Towing Your Vehicle	294
Recreational Vehicle Towing	294
Towing a Trailer	294
Service and Appearance Care	305
Service	307
Doing Your Own Service Work	308
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	309
Fuel	309
Gasoline Octane	309
Gasoline Specifications	309
California Fuel	309
Additives	310
Fuels in Foreign Countries	311
Filling Your Tank	311
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	313
Checking Things Under the Hood	314
Hood Release	314
Engine Compartment Overview	316
Engine Oil	320
Engine Oil Life System	323
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	324
Automatic Transmission Fluid	326
Engine Coolant	328
Radiator Pressure Cap	331
Engine Overheating	331
Cooling System	332
Engine Fan Noise	338
Power Steering Fluid	339
Windshield Washer Fluid	340
Brakes	341
Battery	344
Jump Starting	345
All-Wheel Drive	350
Rear Axle	350
Front Axle	351
Bulb Replacement	352
Halogen Bulbs	352
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	353
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	353
Replacement Bulbs	354
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	355
Tires	357
Tire Sidewall Labelling	358
Tire Terminology and Definitions	361
Inflation - Tire Pressure	363
Tire Inspection and Rotation	364
When It Is Time for New Tires	366
Buying New Tires	366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	368
Wheel Replacement	369
Tire Chains	370
Accessory Inflator	371
If a Tire Goes Flat	372
Changing a Flat Tire	373
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	374
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	376
Secondary Latch System	381
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	384
Spare Tire	386
Appearance Care	387
Fabric/Carpet	387
Vinyl	389
Leather	389
Instrument Panel	389
Interior Plastic Components	389
Glass Surfaces	389
Care of Safety Belts	390
Weatherstrips	390
Washing Your Vehicle	390
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	391
Finish Care	391
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	392
Aluminum Wheels	392
Tires	393
Sheet Metal Damage	393
Finish Damage	393
Underbody Maintenance	393
Chemical Paint Spotting	393
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	394
Vehicle Identification	395
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	395
Service Parts Identification Label	395
Electrical System	396
Add-On Electrical Equipment	396
Headlamps	396
Windshield Wiper Fuses	396
Power Windows and Other Power Options	396
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	397
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	397
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	403
Capacities and Specifications	406
Maintenance Schedule	409
Maintenance Schedule	410
Introduction	410
Maintenance Requirements	410
Your Vehicle and the Environment	410
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	410
Scheduled Maintenance	412
Additional Required Services	414
Maintenance Footnotes	415
Owner Checks and Services	417
At Each Fuel Fill	417
At Least Once a Month	417
At Least Once a Year	418
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	420
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	422
Maintenance Record	423
Customer Assistance and Information	427
Customer Assistance and Information	428
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	428
Online Owner Center	429
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	430
Customer Assistance Offices	430
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	431
Roadside Assistance Program	431
Courtesy Transportation	433
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	435
Reporting Safety Defects	436
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	436
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	436
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	437
Service Publications Ordering Information	437

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