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Spam free: Maximum of 1 email per month. Other Manuals 2 Pages. Get your hands on the complete Buick factory workshop software. Buick - Lucerne - Workshop Manual - - Other Manuals 1 Pages. Page Shifting Into Park To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake Steering Column Shift Lever pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the vehicle has a steering column shift lever, use this When you lift your foot off the parking brake pedal, the procedure to shift the vehicle into P Park : pedal will follow your foot to the released position.
Page Shifting Out Of Park 4. Torque Lock 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
Shift out of the P Park position to the N Neutral a an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery. Then, move the shift into the desired gear. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery.
Exposure to completely down. Never run the engine in an enclosed The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside area that has no fresh air ventilation. Page Compass Compass To adjust for compass variance: 1.
Find your current location and variance zone Compass Operation number on the following zone map. There is a compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror. Compass Calibration Press and hold to activate the compass calibration mode.
Page Outside Power Mirrors 3. Once the zone number displays, 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Stop pressing the button and 3.
Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the the mirror returns to normal operation. Park Tilt Mirrors A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. See Park Assist under The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 42 for more to your dealer to repair the system.
Always check the outside and rearview mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signal before changing lanes. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will light up in the side mirrors. Read this entire section before using the system. LDW will indicate the system is working whenever it detects either the left or right lane marking. If LDW is turned on when traveling at these LDW uses a camera located between the inside speeds, the LDW symbol will appear green if the rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane system detects a left or right lane marking.
If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. Take your vehicle to your dealer. Page Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter Programming a garage door opener involves for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure programming. Only the original remote control before starting.
Otherwise, the device will time out transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. Page 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. Page Most garage door openers sold before are Fixed the garage door opener motor.
If there are a row Code units. If you Programming a garage door opener involves do not see a row of dip switches, return to the time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure Page 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: When a switch is in the up position, write Left. When a switch is in the down position, write Right. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write Middle. After entering all of the switch positions, again, Reprogramming Universal Home firmly press and release all three buttons at the Remote Buttons same time.
The indicator lights will turn on. Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by 6. Lift the left lever located in the front of the armrest lid to access the upper storage tray.
Lift the Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Page Floor Mats Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. Floor Mats Do not place one floor mat on top of another. The driver side floor mat is held in place by two hooks. Page Rear Seat Armrest 3.
Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and Sunroof verify that it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals. If your vehicle has a power sunroof, the Rear Seat Armrest switches are located on the headliner. This vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders. Page To close the sunroof, press the front of the driver side switch to the second detent position, and release. To vent the sunroof press and hold the back of the passenger side switch until the vent reaches the desired position.
Press the front of the passenger side switch to close the sunroof. The hazard warning flashers let you warn others that you have a problem. The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: To adjust the steering wheel, push the control up, down, : Turn and Lane-Change Signals forward or backward.
Page Windshield Wipers If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beam Delay : Use to set the delay time between wipe headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you cycles. The wiper speed can be set for a long or short hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator delay between wipes. So, do not In freezing weather, do not use the washer until use the cruise control on winding roads or in the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer heavy traffic.
Page Setting Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get the steering wheel. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. Page Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load and the steepness of the If the cruise control system is already activated, hills.
Page Exterior Lamps Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: Off : Turn the control to this position to turn off the The exterior lamps exterior lamps.
Page Wiper Activated Headlamps Wiper Activated Headlamps The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps turn on at reduced brightness in daylight when the following This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps conditions are met: after the windshield wipers are turned on and have The engine is running.
Page Fog Lamps Fog Lamps Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The fog lamps button is on the exterior lamps control to If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior the left of the steering column. Page Courtesy Lamps Courtesy Lamps Theater Dimming When any door is opened, several lamps turn on This feature allows for a three to five second fade out of making it easier for you to enter and exit the vehicle.
Turn the instrument panel brightness control completely Delayed Exit Lighting clockwise to manually turn on these lamps. It does this by balancing the generator's output The vehicle has Electric Power Management EPM that and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge.
If any of these lamps are left on, they automatically turn off after 10 minutes, Power is always supplied to the outlets. Page Ashtray S When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow Climate Controls the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can Notice: Hanging heavy equipment from the power be controlled with this system. Page Fan Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed is temporarily reduced between the transition to a new mode. The fan will resume when the new mode is complete. If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. Air is directed to the windshield and side 1. Select window outlets and to the floor outlets. The system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside 2. Page Rear Window Defogger Rear Window Defogger If the vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on.
For vehicles with the remote start feature and it is activated, the climate control system heats or cools the inside of the vehicle, with the settings used before the vehicle was turned off.
Turn the fan control to AUTO. Use the 2. Turn the mode control to AUTO. Page Manual Operation Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: Vent : Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. Off : Turns the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor. Bi-Level : Air is divided between the instrument The airflow direction and temperature can be adjusted.
Page When the passenger climate control system is on, the Air Conditioning : Press to turn the air passenger temperature setting is displayed. An indicator light below the If the PASS button is pressed to turn the passenger button comes on to show that this mode is on. Page There is also an interior temperature sensor located Rear Window Defogger next to the steering wheel that measures the The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to temperature of the air inside the vehicle.
Page Outlet Adjustment Outlet Adjustment The access panel for the passenger compartment air filter is located under the hood near the windshield, on Use the levers, located in the middle of the front the passenger's side of the vehicle. Use the To access the passenger compartment air filter, do the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on following To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the 4. Insert the new air filter by pushing until you hear a air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard click.
Reinstall the push pin and snap the cover side of the vehicle. Page Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Gauges can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often Indicators gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle.
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, driven, in either miles or kilometers.
Page Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt The system checks the airbag's electrical system for reminder light, several seconds after the engine is possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind there is an electrical problem. Page Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from Driver Information Center DIC message can also a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system come on.
Page Charging System Light If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If it stays problem with the lights or the passenger sensing on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem system. The pedal can be harder to push, or the pedal could go closer to the floor. It could take longer to stop. Try turning off and restarting the vehicle one or two times, if the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light English Metric goes off. The light flashes for about a System, this light comes minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the on briefly when the engine Page Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: any problem is apparent.
Being aware of the light can Reduce vehicle speed. This Avoid hard accelerations. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of water. Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, Page Maintenance Schedule Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly.
The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent English Metric The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 4 7 for more information.
The fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is in the tank. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The bottom line of the DIC At the service station, the gas pump shuts off shows the shift lever position indicator.
The button following menu items: functions are detailed in the following pages. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers km or miles mi. The trip different fuel economies.
Generally, freeway driving odometer will display the number of kilometers km or produces better fuel economy than city driving. This display shows the average speed of Warnings and Messages on page 4 The compass can Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Page Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger.
It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. Page Dic Warnings And Messages 2. Press the vehicle information button until the messages disappear, not correct the problem. See your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 6 18 overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more overheat warning appears on the instrument panel information. Reduced engine power can affect the temperature is cold enough to create icy road vehicle's ability to accelerate.
Make sure that the door is closed occur. The brake system warning light and This message displays when the electronic sensors the antilock brake system warning light may also be that control the air conditioning and heating systems displayed on the instrument panel cluster.
If this message system and this message displays, both SBZA displays remains on after continued driving, the system needs will remain on indicating there is a problem with the See your dealer for System TCS is not functioning properly. A warning service. Adjust your driving re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle.
The tire accordingly. Make sure that the trunk is closed you to program certain features to one preferred setting. See Trunk on page 3 Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. P Park. Press the button once to access the settings for this feature.
The current setting will remain. When want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a enough outside. The feature settings menu will be exited when any of To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, the following occurs: do the following while the vehicle is parked: The vehicle is shifted out of P Park. To see the date press while the radio is on. The date with To set the time and date: display times out after a few seconds and goes back to 1.
Page Radio S Radio s incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Song title information Tune : Turn to select radio stations. Tune to the desired radio station. Page The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fade 4. To go to the previous or to the next XM station to the middle position by pressing the softkey below the within the selected category, do one of the BAL or FADE tab for more than two seconds.
When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it 2. The CD reasons: player scans the bottom of the disc. Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in Up to 8 folders in depth. Sound is heard at a CDs that have preprogrammed playlists that were reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file created using WinAmp , MusicMatch , or Real displays.
Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist. Page Genres 3. Press to select the desired folder. If there is Songs more then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached.
Composers 4. Turn to scroll through the files in the selected To select files: folder. Tune to another station. Page Voice Recognition Voice Recognition Bluetooth Controls The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio name tags. Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 94 for more information. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair.
For help with this process, see your Up to five cell phones can be paired to the cell phone manufacturers user guide. Bluetooth system. Calls can be made using the following commands. Press and hold for two seconds. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used 2. Page Call Waiting Call Waiting Muting a Call Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be enabled by the wireless service carrier.
The audio transfers to the vehicle. If the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Other trademarks and could differ depending trade names are those of their respective owners. Press and release to scroll up or down the list. Page Radio Reception Radio Reception Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception Frequency interference and static can occur during from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, normal radio reception if items such as cell phone and in Canada.
Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the external electronic devices are plugged into the There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of antenna without interfering with radio reception. Defensive driving means always expect the Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and unexpected.
The first step in driving defensively judgment can be affected by even a small amount is to wear the safety belt. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. This is a mistake. This can help the This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that the front wheels are spinning too much or beginning to lose traction.
For example, you come over a hill and If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between steered but it will take more effort.
Page Off-Road Recovery Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Page Passing Passing Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking dangerous.
To reduce the risk of danger while passing: reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by Look down the road, to the sides, and to not overdriving those conditions. Page Driving At Night Slow down and keep more space between you and While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try other vehicles because headlamps can only light your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, up so much road ahead.
Water can build up under Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. Always drive This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid going fast enough.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. When driving through deep snow, turn off Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the the traction control system to help maintain vehicle tires and the road, creating less traction or grip.
Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 7. Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the side To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air.
Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can really uncomfortable from the cold. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Vehicle Certification label.
Page The Tire and Loading Information label also lists The resulting figure equals the available the tire size of the original equipment tires C and amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals For more information on tires and inflation, see lbs and there will be five lb Tires on page 6 57 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight.
If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Page Towing Towing Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Towing Your Vehicle Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed recommendations. To tow the If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered by the 1. Page Towing A Trailer 5. Remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify the 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Page Pulling A Trailer Pulling A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, Here are some important points: the weight of the trailer tongue There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Make and the total weight on the vehicle's tires. Page Weight Of The Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. Always attach chains between the vehicle and the Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Here are trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the some rules to follow: road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Get to know the rig before setting out for Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go much the open road. Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument attached can be dangerous.
Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions.
See Engine Overheating start the engine, on page 6 Page Service Service Accessories and Modifications When non dealer accessories are added to the For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety, will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and including such things as airbags, braking, stability, supported service people.
Page Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. Page Additives Additives Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States methanol.
It can corrode metal parts in the fuel are now required to contain additives that help prevent system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. The U. Department as much fuel as possible do not add less than 11 L of Energy has an alternative fuels website 3 gal when refueling. Page Fuels In Foreign Countries Fuels in Foreign Countries Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in Contact should be maintained until the filling is the vehicle. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others could An electric fan under the hood can start up and be burned. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the floor.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the right. The hood latch is located under the hood, near the center, at the front edge of the grille.
Page A. Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Jump Starting on page 6 Engine Oil Dipstick. Page When you open the hood on the 4. Page Engine Oil Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each To ensure proper engine performance and long life, fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following must be on level ground.
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