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Re: Trailer Towing [handyandy3]
by glubash
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Aug 25, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 21, 2008 2:09 pm)
The air bladders can handle the rating of the hitch. I would not tow with the suspension system turned off because the back end will sag like crazy and the handling will probably stink. If you are concerned about overloading the system, check your trailer weight (fully loaded) as well as the load on the hitch. You should be able to do that at any public scale.
Good luck.
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- #18164 of 18277
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trailer towing wih my rainier
by handyandy3
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Aug 25, 2008 (1:15 pm)
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thanks guys for all of the input---going on the popular opions of your answers and my hunch I will not disengage the air suspension when towing---my vehicle will not be overloaded (I had it scaled) so the system should handle it with no problem at all plus the fact that it towed fine to and from the the yard where the scale was located
thanks again
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Re: trailer towing wih my rainier [handyandy3]
by hardhawk
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Aug 25, 2008 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 25, 2008 1:15 pm)
You are most welcome. I have gained a lot of insight in 7 years in this forum. I hope your Rainier serves you as well as our Envoy has us. We had a few first year minor glitches, but overall the Envoy has been a great vehicle. With our oldest son getting his learner's permit soon we plan on keeping the Envoy for a good long time. It will be a great vehicle for him to learn to drive in. If you ever have a question be sure to check the search feature here as you may find that it has already been answered by someone. I have done that many times.
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- #18166 of 18277
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How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier?
by buickrain
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Sep 08, 2008 (4:49 am)
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We bought a 2005 Rainier and we are not able to turn on the reading, dome and mirror vanity lights except by using the instrument panel brightness knob. The vanity mirror lights have never come on. The dome and reading lights will come on when you open the doors and when you shut the engine off and pull out the key. I was wondering if there was an adjustment I was missing?
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- #18167 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by handyandy3
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Sep 08, 2008 (5:45 am)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 08, 2008 4:49 am)
very simple to do so by 1) reading lights--push either lens to turn on then push lens again to turn off 2) dome lights--same as reading lights 3) the vanity lights come on automatically when the mirror is opened if not then the bulbs are burned out and will need replacing usually by the dealer or a person who knows their way around cars quite well
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- #18168 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by buickrain
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Sep 08, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 08, 2008 5:45 am)
Thank you for your help, but I don't think you understand. I have pushed the lenses and when the lights are on with the door open or after the engine is shut off and the key is pulled I can turn them off and on. If I am driving or just stopped with the engine on or off none of the reading lights, dome lights or the mirror lights will come on. I am not sure if the vanity mirror lights are working because neither one has ever came on.
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [buickrain]
by handyandy3
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Sep 09, 2008 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: buickrain (Sep 08, 2008 7:17 pm)
sorry I misunderstood you but I also have a 2005 rainier and my lights will come on at any time with the engine running or not---I can't even guess what is wrong so I would suggest that if you recently purchased the vehicle take it back to the dealer and ask them how the lights are supposed to work or try calling buick customer service at 800-762-2737 expect a wait and have your V.I.N. number ready (vehicle information number from your registration
I tried
ken z
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- #18170 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by buickrain
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Sep 10, 2008 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 09, 2008 2:40 pm)
Thanks for your information. I'll try the dealer and see what I find out.
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- #18171 of 18277
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Re: trailer towing wih my rainier [handyandy3]
by floep
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Sep 19, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Aug 25, 2008 1:15 pm)
The issue is with the the load equalizing bars. procedure is: back up to the trailer , shut of the air bladder pump [use fuse] hook up trailer, set up the bars as you do with any vehicle [so many loose links] then re engage the air bladder pump. Remember the number of loose links for the next time of hook up and you will not have to go through this exercise again. The point of doing it this way is that the vehicle height sensor will try to compensate for the tongue weight and you will not know if the bars are distributing enough or too much weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle.
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- #18172 of 18277
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Re: How do I turn on the reading, dome, and vanity lights on my Buick Rainier? [handyandy3]
by floep
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Sep 19, 2008 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Sep 09, 2008 2:40 pm)
On the dash just below the main light switch there is a button called the dome override switch, it has a picture on it of a light with a diagonal slash on it , activate that and all will be well. It is used if you have the tail gate open, as when having a long load and you don't want the interior lights on.
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