Buick Rainier 2005 Get To Know Manual

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Memory Settings for Driver’s Seat, Mirrors,

Pedals, Radio and Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . .6

Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks . .6

Remote Lock/Unlock Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Automatic Headlamp System (AHS) . . . . . . . . . .8

Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System .8

Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Electric Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Front Passenger-Side Passive Air Bag . . . . . . .11

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OnStar

Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rainier. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touch Screen Navigation

Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

HomeLink

Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . .14

Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Electronically Controlled

Rear Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Traction Assist System (TAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Instrument Panel

Getting to Know Your Rainier

A. Exterior Lamp Controls B. Air Outlets C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. OnStar®/Audio Steering Wheel

Controls

E. Instrument Panel Cluster

F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls G.Ignition Switch H. Audio System I. Climate Controls J. Hood Release K. Driver Information Center Steering

Wheel Controls

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

L. Rear Window Washer/Wiper M.Lighter N. Accessory Power Outlet O.Rear Window Defogger P. Glove Box

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Tachometer B. Speedometer C. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge D. Voltmeter Gauge E. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge F. Fuel Gauge G.Driver Information Center (DIC)

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Getting to Know Your Rainier

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Service Engine Soon Lamp)

Located on the instrument panel, this lamp illuminates under a variety of conditions when the On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) system detects a malfunction in the vehicle’s emission controls. If it is lit steadily, check the gas cap to ensure that it is attached and securely fastened. Turn it clockwise until a “ratcheting” sound is heard, signaling that it is secure. If this is the cause of the condition, and the cap is installed properly, this should turn the light off.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The Driver Information Center (DIC) features a message center that can display trip information, fuel economy information, personalization features and other messages or warnings.The DIC display is located above the steering wheel on the instrument cluster, and can be programmed in three languages. To access the various DIC modes, press one of the four DIC buttons located on the steering wheel: Trip Information, Fuel Information, Personalization or Select.

Trip Information Button: Press

to access each of the odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B and TIMER functions. To reset either trip odometer to zero, access it on the DIC and press the Select button ( ) for one second, or press and hold the reset stem on the instrument cluster.

Use the TIMER function to time the length of your trip, pressing to start or stop the timer when the function is displayed on the DIC. To reset it to zero, press and hold when the function is displayed on the DIC.

Fuel Information Button: Press

to access the range, average fuel economy, fuel used and the GM Oil Life SystemTMstatus.

RANGE estimates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on recent fuel economy and remaining fuel.

AVG ECON calculates how many miles per gallon you are getting based on current and past driving conditions. Press and hold the reset stem while it is displayed and the DIC will begin calculating average fuel economy from that point in time.

FUEL USED shows the current amount of fuel used in gallons since the last reset for FUEL USED. This mode should be reset after every fuel tank fill-up.

ENGINE OIL LIFE calculates an estimated percentage of the engine oil’s remaining useful life and alerts the driver when it’s time to change the oil by illuminating the CHANGE ENG OIL light on the instrument cluster. Please remember to always reset the oil life system after an oil change by pressing and holding

for four seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE is displayed. When successful, the DIC displays ENGINE OIL LIFE: 100%.

For full engine oil information, see Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

• Mirror Curb View Assist

• Easy Exit Driver Seat (see Seats section of this booklet)

• Display Units (English/Metric)

• Display Language

Personalization Button: Up to two people can program individualized settings. Press once and currentdriver preferences will be displayed. Any changes made at this time affect only the displayed driver. Press the button again to scroll through and personalize menu features.

Select Button: When scrolling through the personalization features, press to scroll through the choices provided for each menu item. When you find the choice you want, press to select it and move on to the next feature. To reset all personalization features to their default settings, hold and down for four seconds. Driver preferences are recalled by pressing memory button #1 or #2 located on the driver’s door.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Vehicle Personalization

Depending on the equipment ordered on your vehicle, you can personalize a wide variety of preferences on the DIC. Only the features included on your vehicle will be displayed by the DIC. Personalization features can include:

• Alarm Warning Type

• Automatic Locking and Unlocking

• Perimeter Lighting

• Remote Lock and Unlock Feedback

• Headlamps On at Exit

Getting to Know Your Rainier

Memory Settings for Driver’s Seat, Mirrors and Pedals

Use the driver’s door mounted controls (shown above) to program and recall memory settings for the following features:

• Driver’s seat, including seatback recliner and lumbar adjustment

• Accelerator and brake pedals

• Outside rearview mirrors

Programming a Memory Setting

• Adjust the above features to your preferred settings.

• Press and hold memory 1 or 2 button located on the driver’s door until two chimes sound (about three seconds). This confirms that your settings are stored.

• To program memory positions for another driver, repeat the process using the other memory button.

Recalling Memory Settings

Each time memory button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door is pressed while the vehicle is in Park (P), a single chime will sound and the memory position(s) will be recalled.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks

Your vehicle includes an automatic door lock/unlock feature with a choice of four modes, as well as automatic door lockout protection to prevent locking the keys in the vehicle. In the event the power door lock switch is activated when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, the driver door will unlock.

Locking Options: The default setting for the programmable automatic power door locks is to lock automatically when the transmission is shifted into gear (Mode 1).

Other locking options include:

Mode 2: All doors lock when vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 kph)

Unlocking options: Choose one of the following options before personalizing your unlocking preference:

Mode 1: Driver door unlocks when the transmission is placed into Park

Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into Park

Mode 3: All doors unlock when the key is removed from the ignition

Mode 4: No automatic door unlock

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