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Instrument Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Malfunction Indicator Lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Memory Settings for Driver’s Seat, Mirrors,
Pedals, Radio and Climate Control  . . . . . . . . . . .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
OnStar

®

System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Audio Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Travel Note Recorder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 
HomeLink

®

Universal Transmitter   . . . . . . . . . .15

Remote Keyless Entry System  . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Content Theft-Deterrent System  . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sun Visors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Electronically Controlled Rear 
Air Suspension  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
All-Wheel Drive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Traction Assist System (TAS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Roadside Assistance Program  . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 Rainier

Page 1: ...1 Audio Systems 11 Navigation Radio 13 Travel Note Recorder 14 HomeLink Universal Transmitter 15 Remote Keyless Entry System 15 Content Theft Deterrent System 16 Sun Visors 16 Electronically Controlled Rear Air Suspension 16 All Wheel Drive 17 Traction Assist System TAS 17 Luggage Carrier 17 Hood Release 17 Roadside Assistance Program 20 My GMLink 20 Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rai...

Page 2: ...ster F Audio Steering Wheel Controls G Ignition Switch H Audio System I Climate Controls J Hood Release K Driver Information Center Steering Wheel Controls L Rear Window Washer Wiper M Lighter N Accessory Power Outlet O Rear Window Defogger P Glove Box Getting to Know Your Rainier 2 Instrument Panel See Section 3 of your Owner Manual ...

Page 3: ... F Fuel Gauge G Driver Information Center DIC IMPORTANT The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It is impor tant to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights gauges and indicators and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage 3 See Section 3 of yo...

Page 4: ...ile it is dis played and the DIC will begin calculating average fuel economy from that point in time Driver Information Center The Driver Information Center DIC fea tures a message center that can display trip information fuel economy informa tion personalization features and other messages or warnings The DIC display is located above the steering wheel on the instrument cluster and can be pro gra...

Page 5: ...ng and Unlocking Seat Position Recall Perimeter Lighting Remote Lock and Unlock Feedback Headlamps On at Exit 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 current driver preferences will be displayed Any changes made at this tim...

Page 6: ...ontrols shown above to program and recall memory settings for the following features Drivers seat including seatback recliner and lumbar adjustment Accelerator and brake pedals Outside rearview mirrors Radio station presets Climate control temperature 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 u...

Page 7: ...on Mode 4 No automatic door unlock There are two methods for personalizing your vehicle locking unlocking prefer ences One method is to press the per sonalization button on the Driver Information Center until AUTOMATIC LOCKING or AUTOMATIC UNLOCK ING appears on the display Press the Select button until the desired set ting appears on the display and press the personalization button to select it Fo...

Page 8: ...til the override button is pressed again See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Activate the fog lamps Press the fog lamp button located on the instrument panel to the right of the exterior lamps switch once An indicator lamp will illuminate To turn them off press the button again See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Automatic Headlamp System AHS When encountering darker conditions during the daytime su...

Page 9: ...earview Mirrors The power mirrors control is located on the driver door To operate 1 Turn the knob toward the mirror you wish to adjust 2 Move the knob in the direction you want the mirror to go Adjust it so you can see some of the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle 3 After adjusting to the desired position return the knob to the center position or turn it toward the other mirro...

Page 10: ...can adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a comfortable posi tion by using the tog gle switch located on the steering col umn The vehicle must be in PARK P for this feature to operate Press the switch toward you to move the pedals closer Press the switch away from you to move the pedals away from you This feature can be programmed to work with your vehicle s memory feature See the Memory Sett...

Page 11: ...ss hold HR and MN simultaneously for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appears on the dis play If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear Setting Stations You can set up to 30 station presets six AM six FM1 six FM2 an XM1 and XM2 satellite sub scription is available Turn the radio on Press BAND to select AM FM1 etc Tune to the desired station using the seek fun...

Page 12: ...ix disc CD Using RDS Mode Your radio s RDS mode allows you to Seek only stations with your preferred programming type Seek stations with traffic announcements Receive announcements of local and or national emergencies Receive and display messages from radio stations RDS features are available on FM sta tions that broadcast RDS information When tuned to an RDS station the radio displays the station...

Page 13: ...OAD button again after loading the final CD For every CD loaded a number appears on the radio display To play a specific CD press the CD AUX button and then the number of the CD you want to hear A small bar appears under the CD number that is playing and the track number appears See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Navigation Radio if equipped Your vehicle s DVD based navigation radio system uses Gl...

Page 14: ...nd the circle button simultaneously for a half second See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Setting Your Geographical Area and Destination Turn the radio on by pressing the VOL power button Insert a map disc into the radio CD slot If a notice appears use the control pad to enter the highlighted NEXT box by pushing the control pad Push the DEST key Continue using the control pad for the following step...

Page 15: ...ammed HomeLink button If the light stays on constantly program ming is complete and should operate your device when pressed and released For garage door openers with a rolling code continue with the following steps Firmly press the training button usu ally marked LEARN or SMART on the garage door opener motor head unit near the antenna Within 30 seconds press and hold the HomeLink transmitter butt...

Page 16: ... all doors Press the power door LOCK switch with the door open The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light turns off after a delay of approximately 30 seconds If the alarm is tripped the horn sounds for 30 seconds and the headlamps and parking lamps also flash for two minutes to get visual attention The alarm sounds whenever a locked door is opened with out the key or Remote Keyless Entry Syst...

Page 17: ...anual Luggage Carrier The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof and allows you to carry luggage on top of your vehicle Some vehicles are equipped with sliding cross rails and tie down spots to secure cargo To slide the cross rails to the Note Never carry anything on the vehi cle roof that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier itself Examples ply wood paneling a mattress The loa...

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