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Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-15

Section	Page
2006 Buick Rainier BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Power Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Rear Seat Operation	12
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
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	29
Safety Belt Pretensioners	31
Safety Belt Extender	31
Child Restraints	32
Older Children	32
Infants and Young Children	35
Child Restraint Systems	38
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	50
Airbag System	54
Where Are the Airbags?	56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	60
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	61
Passenger Sensing System	62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	66
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	67
Restraint System Check	68
Checking the Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Features and Controls	71
Keys	73
Remote Keyless Entry System	74
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	75
Doors and Locks	77
Door Locks	77
Power Door Locks	78
Delayed Locking	78
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	79
Rear Door Security Locks	81
Lockout Protection	81
Liftgate/Liftglass	82
Windows	83
Power Windows	84
Sun Visors	85
Theft-Deterrent Systems	85
Content Theft-Deterrent	85
Passlock®	87
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	87
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting the Engine	89
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	90
Engine Coolant Heater	90
Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™)	91
Automatic Transmission Operation	92
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into Park (P)	95
Shifting Out of Park (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running the Engine While Parked	98
Mirrors	99
Manual Rearview Mirror	99
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	99
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display	99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	101
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	103
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	105
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	107
Outside Power Mirror	109
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	110
Outside Convex Mirror	110
Outside Heated Mirrors	110
OnStar® System	111
Universal Home Remote System	113
Universal Home Remote System Operation	113
Storage Areas	116
Glove Box	116
Overhead Console	117
Center Console Storage Area	117
Luggage Carrier	117
Rear Floor Storage Lid	118
Convenience Net	119
Cargo Cover	119
Cargo Tie Downs	120
Sunroof	120
Vehicle Personalization	121
Memory Seat	121
Instrument Panel	123
Instrument Panel Overview	126
Hazard Warning Flashers	128
Other Warning Devices	128
Horn	128
Tilt Wheel	128
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	129
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	130
Flash-to-Pass	130
Windshield Wipers	131
Rainsense™ Wipers	131
Windshield Washer	132
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	132
Cruise Control	133
Headlamps	135
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	136
Automatic Headlamp System	136
Fog Lamps	137
Instrument Panel Brightness	138
Dome Lamps	138
Dome Lamp Override	138
Entry Lighting	139
Exit Lighting	139
Reading Lamps	139
Battery Run-Down Protection	139
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	140
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	140
Climate Controls	141
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	141
Outlet Adjustment	145
Rear Climate Control System	146
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	147
Instrument Panel Cluster	148
Speedometer and Odometer	149
Trip Odometer	149
Tachometer	149
Safety Belt Reminder Light	150
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	150
Airbag Readiness Light	151
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	152
Charging System Light	154
Voltmeter Gage	154
Brake System Warning Light	155
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	156
StabiliTrak® Service Light	156
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	157
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	157
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	158
Oil Pressure Gage	160
Security Light	161
Cruise Control Light	161
Reduced Engine Power Light	162
Highbeam On Light	162
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	163
Check Gages Warning Light	163
Gate Ajar Light	163
Fuel Gage	164
Low Fuel Warning Light	164
Check Gas Cap Light	164
Driver Information Center (DIC)	165
DIC Operation and Displays	166
DIC Warnings and Messages	169
DIC Vehicle Customization	174
Audio System(s)	180
Setting the Time	181
Radio with CD (Base)	182
Radio with CD (MP3)	192
Radio with Cassette and CD	207
Radio with Six-Disc CD	221
Navigation/Radio System	235
Rear Seat Entertainment System	235
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	246
Theft-Deterrent Feature	248
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	248
Radio Reception	249
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	250
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	251
Care of the CD and DVD Player	251
Fixed Mast Antenna	252
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	252
Chime Level Adjustment	252
Driving Your Vehicle	253
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	254
Defensive Driving	254
Drunken Driving	255
Control of a Vehicle	257
Braking	258
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	259
Braking in Emergencies	260
Locking Rear Axle	260
StabiliTrak® System	261
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	265
Steering	265
Off-Road Recovery	267
Passing	268
Loss of Control	269
Off-Road Driving	270
Driving at Night	282
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	283
City Driving	286
Freeway Driving	287
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	288
Highway Hypnosis	289
Hill and Mountain Roads	290
Winter Driving	292
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	296
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	296
Loading Your Vehicle	297
Towing	302
Towing Your Vehicle	302
Recreational Vehicle Towing	302
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System	302
Towing a Trailer	304
Service and Appearance Care	317
Service	319
Accessories and Modifications	319
California Proposition 65 Warning	320
Doing Your Own Service Work	320
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	321
Fuel	321
Gasoline Octane	321
Gasoline Specifications	321
California Fuel	322
Additives	322
Fuels in Foreign Countries	323
Filling the Tank	324
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	326
Checking Things Under the Hood	326
Hood Release	327
Engine Compartment Overview	328
Engine Oil	331
Engine Oil Life System	334
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	336
Automatic Transmission Fluid	337
Engine Coolant	340
Radiator Pressure Cap	342
Engine Overheating	342
Cooling System	344
Engine Fan Noise	350
Power Steering Fluid	350
Windshield Washer Fluid	351
Brakes	352
Battery	355
Jump Starting	356
All-Wheel Drive	361
Rear Axle	361
Front Axle	362
Bulb Replacement	363
Halogen Bulbs	363
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	364
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps	364
Replacement Bulbs	365
Windshield Replacement	366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	366
Tires	368
Tire Sidewall Labeling	369
Tire Terminology and Definitions	372
Inflation - Tire Pressure	374
Tire Inspection and Rotation	376
When It Is Time for New Tires	377
Buying New Tires	378
Different Size Tires and Wheels	379
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	380
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	381
Wheel Replacement	382
Tire Chains	383
Accessory Inflator	384
If a Tire Goes Flat	385
Changing a Flat Tire	386
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	388
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	390
Secondary Latch System	396
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	398
Spare Tire	401
Appearance Care	401
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	401
Fabric/Carpet	403
Leather	403
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	404
Care of Safety Belts	404
Washing Your Vehicle	404
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	405
Finish Care	405
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	406
Aluminum Wheels	406
Tires	407
Sheet Metal Damage	407
Finish Damage	408
Underbody Maintenance	408
Chemical Paint Spotting	408
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	409
Vehicle Identification	410
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	410
Service Parts Identification Label	410
Electrical System	410
Add-On Electrical Equipment	410
Headlamps	411
Windshield Wiper Fuses	411
Power Windows and Other Power Options	411
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	411
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	412
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	418
Capacities and Specifications	421
Maintenance Schedule	423
Maintenance Schedule	424
Introduction	424
Maintenance Requirements	424
Your Vehicle and the Environment	424
Using the Maintenance Schedule	424
Scheduled Maintenance	426
Additional Required Services	428
Maintenance Footnotes	429
Owner Checks and Services	431
At Each Fuel Fill	431
At Least Once a Month	431
At Least Once a Year	432
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	434
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	436
Maintenance Record	437
Customer Assistance and Information	441
Customer Assistance and Information	442
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	442
Online Owner Center	443
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	444
Customer Assistance Offices	444
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	445
Roadside Assistance Program	446
Courtesy Transportation	447
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	449
Collision Damage Repair	450
Reporting Safety Defects	453
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	453
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	454
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	454
Service Publications Ordering Information	454

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