Buick Lucerne 2007 - User Manual

Front Seats Manual Passenger Seat Lift the bar located under the front of the seat tounlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it andrelease the bar. Try to move the seat with your bodyto be sure the seat is locked in place. Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls usedto operate t...

• Raise or lower the rear part of the seatcushion by moving the rear of the control upor down. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving theentire control up or down. If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, see“Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 14 . Power Lumbar If y...

Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. Tooperate the heated seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons are locatedon the front doorsforward of the doorhandle. J (Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat cushionand seatback. I (Heated Seatback):...

Heated and Cooled Seats The front seats may have the heated and cooledseat feature. To heat or cool the seats, theignition must be on. The buttons arelocated on the frontdoors forward of thedoor handle. J (Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press this button to heat the seat cushion andseatback. I (...

Memory Seat and Mirrors Your vehicle may have the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on thedriver’s door panel, and are used to program andrecall memory settings for the driver’s seat andthe outside mirrors.To save your positions in memory, do thefollowing: 1. Adjust the drive...

Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on thedriver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position canbe recalled by pressing the exit button. You willhear a single beep. The driver’s seat willmove back. If the easy exit seat feature is on in th...

Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, thecontrols used to operate them are located onthe outboard side of the seats. • Tilt the top of the control rearward to reclinethe seatback. • Tilt the top of the control forward to raise theseatback. Driver’s Seat with Power Se...

{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when yourvehicle is in motion can be dangerous.Even if you buckle up, your safety beltscannot do their job when you are reclinedlike this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In acrash, you could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can...

Pull the head restraintup to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button,located on the top of the seatback, and push thehead restraint down. Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. Thisseat can be converted to a storage area bylowering the seatback. See Center Flex Storag...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Pass-Through Door Your vehicle has a pass-through door that providesaccess to the trunk from the rear seats. See“Rear Seat Pass-Through Door” under Trunk on page 106 . Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts prope...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fastas it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just aseat on wheels. Put someone on it. 21

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to knowabout safety belts and children. And thereare different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 43 or Infant...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your ...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoul...

Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someonecan sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate andpull it along the belt. To mak...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers tobuckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. A...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button onthe buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provideadded safety belt comfort for older childrenwho have outgrown booster seats and for smalladults. When installed on a shoulder belt, thecomfort guide better positions t...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are part of the safety beltassembly. They help tighten the safety belts duringthe early stages of a moderate to severe frontaland near frontal crash if the ...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. The shoulder belt should...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed. Ayoung child’s hip bones are still so smallthat the vehicle’s regular safety belt maynot remain low on the hip bones, as itshould. Instead, it may settle up aroundthe...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositioner, and some high-back booster seatshave a five-point harness. A booster seat can alsohelp a child to see out the window. Q: How Should I Use a Chil...

Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraint There are several systems for securing the childwithin the child restraint. One system, thethree-point harness, has straps that come downover each of the infant’s shoulders and buckletogether at the crotch. The five-point harnesssystem has two shoulder st...

{ CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the loc...

Airbag System Your vehicle has six airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver and anotherfrontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for thedriver and another for the right frontpassenger. • A roof-mounted side impact airbag for thedriver and passenger directly ...

{ CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer the best protection for adults,but not for young children and infants.Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system norits airbag system is designed fo...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they aredesigned to inflate only if the impact exceeds apredetermined deployment threshold. Deploymentthresholds take into account ...

Side impact airbags are intended to inflate inmoderate to severe side crashes. A side impactairbag will inflate if the crash severity is above thesystem’s designed “threshold level.” Thethreshold level can vary with specific vehicledesign. Side impact airbags are not intended toinflate in frontal or...

How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontalcollisions, even belted occupants can contact thesteering wheel or the instrument panel. Inmoderate to severe side collisions, even beltedoccupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.Airbags supplement the protection provid...

• Let only qualified technicians work on theairbag systems. Improper service canmean that an airbag system will not workproperly. See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.The passenger airbag status indicator on theoverhead console will be vis...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay be wrong with the airbag system. Ifthis ever happens, have the vehicleserviced promptly, because an adult-sizeperson sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat may not have t...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safet...

Keys .............................................................. 93 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 94Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ................................................. 95 Doors and Locks ........................................ 102 Door Locks ................

Universal Home Remote System ................ 139 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) ..................... 139 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ....................... 140 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ....... 141 Universal Home ...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren. 93

One key is used for theignition, the driver’s doorand the glovebox lock. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealerremoves the key tag from the key and gives it to thefirst owner. Each tag has a code on it that tells yourdealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extrakeys. Keep the tag in a safe ...

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKEtransmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitterwill not work at the normal range in any location.If you have to get close to your vehicle beforethe transmitter works, it is probably time to cha...

3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down.Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalenttype. Make sure the cover is on tightly,so water will not get in. 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. 5. Test the operation of the transmitt...

Once two remote starts, or a single remote startwith one time extension have been done, thevehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, anotherremote start can be performed. The vehicle cannot be started remotely if the keyis in the ignition, the hood is not clos...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

From the inside, use the power door lock switchesor manual lock knobs. The manual lock knobs arelocated at the top of the door panel near thewindow. Push the manual lock knob down to lock the door.To unlock the door, pull up on the knob. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on t...

Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on oroff, using the Driver Information Center (DIC)to program this feature. See “DELAY DOORLOCK” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 231 . Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is programmed so that, when thedoors are ...

To use these locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. When you want to open a rear door when thesecurity lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door us...

Trunk { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with thetrunk lid open because carbon monoxide(CO) gas can come into your vehicle.You cannot see or smell CO. It cancause unconsciousness and even death.If you must drive with the trunk lidopen or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass ...

Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor pointwhen securing items in the trunk as it coulddamage the handle. The emergency trunkrelease handle is only intended to aid a persontrapped in a latched trunk, enabling them toopen the trun...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewin...

Power Windows The power windowswitches are locatedon the driver’s doorarmrest. In addition,each door has a switchfor its own window. The front power window switches operate withone position for up and two positions for downmovement and the rear power window switchesoperate with one position for up a...

Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your sun visors may have lighted vanity mirrors.When you open the cover to the visor vanitymirror, the lamp will turn on. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we kno...

To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the enginewill not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the key. 4....

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can beturned to four different positions: Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or breakthe key. Use the correct key and turn the keyonly with your hand. Make sure the key is in allthe way. ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you....

Starting the Engine Place the transaxle in the proper gear. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start inany other position — this is a safety feature.To restart when you are already moving,use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving ...

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°For − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal allthe way to the floor and holding it there as youhold the key in START for up to a maximum of15 seconds. Wait at l...

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On vehicles with the 3.8L V6 engine,the coolant heater cord is located on thepassenger’s side of the vehicle, above theheadlamp assembly. On vehicles with the 4.6LV8 engine, the cord is located ...

Automatic Transaxle Operation Your vehicle may have a shift lever located eitheron the steering column or on the console betweenthe seats. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start yourengine because your vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It ...

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. Ifyou need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), pushyour accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator all...

Parking Brake The parking brake pedalis located to the left ofthe regular brake pedal,near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down with your right foot and push theparking brake pedal down with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning ligh...

Shifting Into Park (P) { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle...

Console Shift Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a console shiftlever, use the following procedure to shiftthe vehicle into PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of yourvehicle and then...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torquelock. To prevent torque lock...

Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,dry grass, or other things that can burn. 126

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strangeor different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position,adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind yourvehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up ordown and side to side. The control at the bottom ofthe mirror is the day/night feature that allowsadjustment to th...

Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned onautomatically each time the ignition is started. Tooperate the automatic dimming mirror, do thefollowing: 1. Make sure the indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not, press andhol...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimmingrearview mirror with a compass. This featureenables the mirror to sense nighttime glare fromvehicle headlamps from behind and automaticallydim to reduce the glare to a safe level. Theautomatic dimming feature tur...

Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geographic north. If themirror is not adjusted for compass variance, thecompass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving thefactory. It will be necessary to adjust the compassto ...

Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, itwill also be capable of performing the curb viewassist mirror feature. This feature will allow thedriver’s and passenger’s side mirror to tilt to afactory programmed position when the vehicleis in REVERSE (R). This fe...

OnStar ® service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPSsatellite signals are unobstructed and available inthat place as well. Your vehicle must have a working electricalsystem (including adequate battery power) for theOnStar ® equipment to operate. There are oth...

4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light willblink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the button again. The garage door should move, confirming thatprogramming is successful and complete. To program another device such as an additiona...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up tothree channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only whenthe Universal Home Remote indicator lightbegins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not holddown the buttons for longer than 30 sec...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Theglove box has a light inside. Use the key tolock and unlock. Cupholder(s) There are cupholders located in the full floorconsole, or in the front of the center seat console.Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest.To acces...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a powersunroof. The sunroof buttonsare located on theheadliner. To express-open the sunroof press the rear of thedriver’s side button to the second detent position,and release. To stop the sunroof from expressopening, press the button again. If the sunshadei...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 158 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 160Other Warning Devices ............................. 160Horn .......................................................... 160Tilt Wheel .................................................. 161Heat...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 162 . • 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 163 . • Flash-To-Pass Feature. See ...

Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts toflash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until thelane change is complete. If you momentarily pressand release the lever, the turn signal will flashthree times. If the arrows flash very fast as you signal a turn or alane change, a signal bulb may...

Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlampsto signal the driver in front of you that you want topass. It works even if your headlamps are off.Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly toflash-to-pass.If the headlamps are off or on low beam, thehigh-beam headlamps will turn on...

Rainsense™ II Wipers If your vehicle has this feature, the moisture sensoris mounted on the interior of the windshield besidethe rearview mirror and is used to automaticallyoperate the wipers. This system operates bymonitoring the amount of moisture build-up on thewindshield. Wipes occur as needed t...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use yourwasher until the windshield is warmed.Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision. J (Washer Fluid): Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray ...

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofabout 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keepingyour foot on the accelerator. This can really help onlong trips. Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou cannot...

+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume toa previously set speed. SET – : Press this button to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if th...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set the cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This shuts offthe cruise control, but it does not need to be reset. Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, press the +RES button on the steeringwheel. The vehicle will go back to your...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon the vehicle speed, load and thesteepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. When going downhill, youmay have to brake or shift to a lower...

The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the exterior lamps. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to automatically turn on the headlamps atnormal brightness, together with the following: • Parking Lamps • Instrument Panel Li...

Fog Lamps - (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamps control.The exterior lamps control is located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering column. Your ignition must be in RUN for the fog lamps toilluminate. To turn the fog lamps on, press th...

Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panellights. The knob for this control is located next to theexterior lamps control. Push the knob in and release when it pops out.Turn the knob clockwise to increase the brightnessof ...

Theater Dimming This feature allows for a three to five-second fadeout of the courtesy lamps instead of immediateturn off. Delayed Exit Lighting If it is dark enough outside when you removethe key from the ignition, the interior lamps will turnon and stay on for about 25 seconds. This willgive you t...

Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature andstate of charge. It then adjusts the voltage forbest performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, thevoltage is raised slightly to quickly ...

The display is locatednear the rear windowand can be seenby looking over yourright shoulder. The display has three color-coded lights. TheURPA lights are used to provide distance andsystem information, along with beeps played outthe speakers. How the System Works When the shift lever is moved into R...

For Driver Information Center messages related toURPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 221 . If the bumper is damaged, your URPA systemmay not work properly. Take the vehicle toyour dealer to repair the system. Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to plug inelectri...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Push down on the front center tray to reveal thefront ashtray, cigarette lighter, and accessorypower outlet. The ashtray can be removedfor cleaning. Hold the sides of the ashtrayand then pull the ashtray up and out. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable...

Operation ( (Off): Turn the left knob to this position to turn the climate control system off. 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fanspeed. The fan speed will be temporarily reducedbetween the transition to a new mode. The fan willresume when the ne...

# (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. When thisbutton is pressed, an indicator light below thebutton will come on to let you know the airconditioning is activated. Air conditioning canbe selected in any mode as long as the fan knobis not in the off po...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Anindicator light below the button will come on tolet you know that the rear window defogger isactivated. Be...

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem With this system you can control the heating,cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it isactivated, the climate control system will heat andcool the inside of the vehicle, using the previoussystem settings befo...

4. Wait a few minutes for the system to automatically regulate. Then adjust thetemperature as necessary to find yourcomfort setting. Do not cover the solar sensor located in thecenter of the instrument panel, near thewindshield. For more information on the solarsensor, see “Sensors” later in this se...

wx (Driver’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the fan control to manuallyincrease or decrease the temperature insideyour vehicle. wx (Passenger’s Temperature Controls): Press these buttons next to the mode control tomanually increase or decrease the temperature forthe front passeng...

0 (Defrost): Use this mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Turning thecontrol to this mode directs most of the air to thewindshield and the side window outlets. In thismode, the system will automatically turn offrecirculation and run the air-conditioningcompressor, unless th...

Outlet Adjustment Use the levers, located in the middle of the frontoutlets, to change the direction of the airflow.Use the thumbwheel located between the outletsto turn them on and off. If your vehicle has rear seat outlets, adjust thedirection of the airflow using the lever in the centerof each ou...

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may be on your vehicle. The pictures willhelp you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that somethingis wrong before it becomes serious enough tocause an expensive repair or replacement. Payingatten...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour(km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehiclehas been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehic...

Passenger Safety BeltReminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN orSTART, a chime will sound for several seconds toremind the front passenger to buckle their safetybelt. This would only occur if the passenger airbagis enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 81 for more inform...

If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,your airbag system may not work properly.Have your vehicle serviced right away. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle, it means the airbagsystem may not be worki...

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, theremay be a problem with the lights or the passengersensing system. See your dealer for service. { CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readinesslight ever come on together, it means thatsome...

Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is dividedinto two parts. If one part is not working, the otherpart can still work and stop you. For good braking,though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brakeproblem. Have your brake system ...

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light The engine coolanttemperature warninglight will come onwhen the enginehas overheated. If this happens you should pull over and turn offthe engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 351 for more information. Notice: Driving with the engine cool...

Tire Pressure Light This light comes onbriefly when you turnthe ignition to RUN. It will also come on when one or more of yourtires are significantly underinflated. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center(DIC), a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message willaccompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messa...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle has acomputer whichmonitors operationof the fuel, ignition,and emission controlsystems. This system is called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended toassure that emissions are at acceptable levels forthe life of the ...

This light should come on, as a check to show you itis working, when the ignition is on and the engine isnot running. If the light does not come on, have itrepaired. This light will also come on during amalfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has been detected. A misfi...

Oil Pressure Light { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If you do, your engine can become sohot that it catches fire. You or others couldbe burned. Check your oil as soon aspossible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engi...

Security Light For informationregarding thislight, see PASS-Key ® III+ Operation on page 112 . Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light willcome on when the foglamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps areturned off. See Fog Lamps on page 173 for more information. Cruise Control Light This...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in yourtank. It works only when the ignition is on. When theindicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warningband, the low fuel warning light will come on and achime will sound. You still have a little fuel left, butyou need to get more fuel rig...

Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). All messages will appear in the DIC displaylocated below the speedometer in the instrumentpanel cluster. The DIC buttons are located onthe instrument panel, to the left of the instrumentpanel cluster. The DIC comes o...

DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information,customization, and set/reset buttons. The buttonfunctions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, averageeconomy, instantaneous economy, and averagespeed....

Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separatelyby pressing the set/reset button while the desiredtrip odometer is displayed. The trip odometer has a feature called theretro-active reset. This can be used to set the tripodometer to the number of miles (kilometers) drivensince the ignition was last...

Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. This display shows anestimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If yousee 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on ...

Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITSdisplays. This display allows you to select betweenEnglish or Metric units of measurement. Once inthis display, press the set/reset button to selectbetween ENGLISH or METRIC units. Tire Pressure The pressure for each tire can be viewed in theDIC....

Remote Key To access this display, the vehicle must be inPARK (P). This display allows you to match theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to yourvehicle. To match an RKE transmitter to yourvehicle, do the following: 1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY disp...

DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify thedriver that the status of the vehicle has changedand that some action may be needed by the driverto correct the condition. Multiple messages mayappear one after another. Some messages may notrequire immediate action, but you ca...

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required forthe vehicle. See your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 337 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 442 for more information. Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING.That must be done at the...

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damagemay occur. If an overheat warning appearson the instrument panel cluster and/orDIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.Do not increase the engine speed abovenormal idling speed. See...

HEATED WASH (Washer) FLUIDSYSTEM OFF This message displays when you manually turn offthe heated windshield washer fluid system or whenthe system automatically turns off. See “HeatedWasher Fluid” under Windshield Washer on page 166 for more information. HEATING WASH (Washer) FLUIDWASH (Washer) WIPES ...

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe enginedamage may occur. If a low oil pressurewarning appears on the instrument panelcluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soonas possible. Do not drive the vehicle until thecause of the low ...

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matchinga Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to yourvehicle. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 95 and DIC Controls and Displays on page 212 for more information. RE...

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with thebrake system. The brake system warning light andthe anti-lock brake system warning light may alsobe displayed on the instrument panel cluster. See Brake System Warning Light on page 201 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...

SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , this message displays if there has been a problem detected withStabiliTrak ® . A warning light also appears on the instrument panel cluster. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 202 . See StabiliTrak ® System on page 284 for ...

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) is not functioning properly. A warninglight also appears on the instrument panel cluster.See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 202 . See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 283 for more informati...

TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off theturn signal if you drive your vehicle for more thanabout 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 162 . This message displays and a chime sounds onlywhen the ignition is in RUN. The message...

Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery,it is recommended that the headlamps areturned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURESETTING...

AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when thevehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 104 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button to access the settings fo...

Select one of the available choices and press theset/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC toselect it. REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type offeedback you will receive when locking the vehiclewith the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.You will not receive feedbac...

REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type offeedback you will receive when unlocking thevehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. You will not receive feedback whenunlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitterif the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sy...

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Select one of the available choices and pressthe set/reset button while it is displayed on the DICto select it. EASY EXIT SEAT If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you toselect your preference for the easy exit...

MEMORY SEAT RECALL If the vehicle has this feature, it allows you toselect your preference for the memory seat recallfeature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 13 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORYSEAT RECALL appears in the display. Press theset/reset button to acces...

FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of thecustomization features back to their factorydefault settings. Press the customization button until FACTORYSETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button to access the settings for thisfeature. Then press the customization butt...

• Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favoriteradio stations using the presets and steeringwheel controls if the vehicle has them. Notice: Before adding any sound eq...

Radio with CD (Base) Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decrease the volume. The radio goes to the previous volume settingwhenever the radio is turned on. The volume canstill be adjusted by usi...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM),can be programmed on the six numberedpushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushb...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ` BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance or fade, press this button or the tune knobuntil the desired speaker control label displays.Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto adjust the setting. The setting can also beadjusted by pressing either...

CD Messages CHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is ...

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to the next or to the previous station andstay there. To scan stations, press and h...

Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. IfCalibration Error displays, it means that the radiohas not been configured properly for your vehicleand it must be returned to your dealer for service. Locked: This message is displayed when t...

When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol displayson the CD. As each new track starts to play,the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can...

Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays MP3 files that were recorded on aCD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recordedwith the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps,56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps,128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps,256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a varia...

XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating...

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in featuresintended to minimize driver distraction. Technologyalone, no matter how advanced, can never replaceyour own judgment. See the Navigation Systemmanual for some tips to help you reducedi...

g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this button to silence the system. Press andrelease this button again, to turn the sound on. If your vehicle has the navigation system,press and hold this button for longer than onesecond to initiate voice recognition. See “VoiceRecognition” in the Navig...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tallbuildings or hills can interfere with satellite radiosignals, causing the sound to fade in and out. Inaddition, traveling or...

Care of the CD Player Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD playersbecause the lens of the CD optics can becomecontaminated by lubricants. Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is located in the rear window.Make sure that the inside surface of the rearwindow is not scratched and that the grid lines onthe...

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Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 19 . { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll,claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make yourvehicle go where you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steering, and the accelerator. Allthree systems have to do their work at the placeswhere the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you will not havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, ...

The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will bedisplayed and the traction control systemand StabiliTrak ® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there is a problem withthe system. When this light and the SERVICESTABILITRAK message are on, the system is notoperational. Adjust your driv...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you comeover a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane,or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, ora child darts out from between parked cars andstops right in front of you. You can avoidthese pr...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease offthe accelerator and then, if there is nothing in theway, steer so ...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly ...

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.For safety, you will want to slow down and adjustyour driving to these conditions. It is importantto slow down on slippery surfaces becausestopping distance will be longer and vehicle controlmore limited. W...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn aswell because your tire-to-road traction is not asgood as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not havemuch tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise ...

{ CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. Theymay not work as well in a quick stop andmay cause pulling to one side. You couldlose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle ofwater or a car wash, apply your brake pedallightly until your brakes work normally. Driving too fast thro...

Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come inthrough your engine’s air intake and badlydamage your engine. Never drive through waterthat is slightly lower than the underbody of yourvehicle. If you cannot avoid deep pudd...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get ...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads.But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed mos...

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there is notanother vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move...

Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Chec...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 385 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer c...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice between the tiresand the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,and will need to be very careful. What is t...

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,you will want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 281 . • Allow greater following distance on anyslippe...

You will need a well-charged battery to restart thevehicle, and possibly for signaling later on withyour headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the windowalmost all the way to preserve the heat. Startthe engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really un...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right.That will clear the area around the front wheels.If your vehicle has traction control, you should turnthe traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 283 . Then shift back and forth between RE...

Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Informationlabel is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar(B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will findthe label attached below the door lock post (striker).The Tire and Loading Information label shows thenumber of occu...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached tothe rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells youthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed th...

If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will goas fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden sto...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicletowed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 466 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes (such as behinda motorhome), see “Recreational ...

Dinghy Towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed withall four wheels on th...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipmentand drive properly, you can lose controlwhen you pull a trailer. For example, if thetrailer is too heavy, the brakes may notwork well — or even at all. You and yourpassengers could be seriously injured.You may also damage your vehicl...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering.Make sure your rig will be legal, not only whereyou live but also where you will be driving.A good source for this informatio...

You can ask your dealer for our traileringinformation or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance CenterP.O. Box 33136Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weigh...

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upperlimit for cold tires. You will find these numbers onthe Tire-Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 . Then be sure you do not go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including theweigh...

Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,just move that hand to the left. To move thetrailer to the right, move your hand to the right.Always back up slowly and, if possible, havesomeone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp tur...

Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If youdo not shift down, you might have to use yourbrakes so much that they would get hot andno longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD (3)and reduce your speed to around 4...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone p...

Service ........................................................ 325 Accessories and Modifications ................... 325California Proposition 65 Warning .............. 326Doing Your Own Service Work .................. 326Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...............................

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GMvehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts haveone of these ...

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of yourvehicle can affect the airflow around it. This maycause wind noise and affect windshield washerperformance. Check with your dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommen...

Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTMspecification D 4814 in the United States orCAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines maycontain an octane-enhancing additive calledmethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT). General Motors recommends against theuse of gasolines con...

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethersand ethanol, and reformulated gasolines maybe available in your area. General Motorsrecommends that you use these gasolines if theycomply with the specifications described earlier.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuelscontaining more than 10% ethano...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keepsp...

{ CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This spray can happen ifyour tank is nearly full, and is more likelyin hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop. Thenuns...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignite thegasoline vapor. You can be badly burnedand your vehicle damaged if this occurs.To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handleinside the vehicle. Itis located next to theparking brake pedalnear the floor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the right. Thehood latch is located under the hood, nearthe cen...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 334

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 428 . B. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 372 . C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 365 . D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Index. E. Power Steer...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, you will need to add at least onequart/liter of oil. But you must use the rightkind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look forand use only an oil that meets GM StandardGM6094M. • SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 isbest for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil con...

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both willprovide easier cold starting and better protectionfor the engine at extremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange your engine oil and filter based on vehicleuse. Anytime your oil is changed, reset thesystem so it can calculate when the next oilchange is required. If a situation occurs where youchange your oil prior to a C...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 334 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil changeafter each 50,000 mile (83 000 km...

Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to theengine air cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover. 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges andalign the two screws. 3. Tighten the two screws on the top o...

How to Check Automatic TransaxleFluid (3.8L Engine) Because this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at the dealershipservice department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all theinstructions here, or you could get a false readingon the dipstick. Notice: Too m...

How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 452 . If the fluid level is low, add only enough of theproper fluid to bring the level into thecross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. ...

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occursfirst, if you add only DEX-COOL ® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling syst...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantmixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other...

Checking Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine) This symbol is locatedon the cap of the enginecoolant recovery tank. The engine coolant recovery tank is located in theengine compartment on the passenger’s side ofthe vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 334 for more information on location. The vehicle...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming from it. Turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of steam...

If you get the overheat warning with no sign ofsteam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is safe to doso, pull off the road, shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highe...

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withp...

If the overheat warning continues, there is onemore thing you can try. You can add the propercoolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be surethe cooling system is cool before you do it. { CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hotcooling system can blow out and burnyou badly. They are under...

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Do nottouch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if ...

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with theproper mixtureto the FULL COLDmark on theside of the coolantsurge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe engine cooling fans.By this time, the coolant...

How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighte...

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluiduntil the tank is full. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 334 for reservoir location. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor adding water. • Do not mix water with ready...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 334 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in the reservoir might go down. The firstis that the brake fluid goes down to an ac...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 452 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. Thiswill help keep dirt from entering th...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except when youare pushing on the brak...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Itsmany parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle is to have really goodbraking. Your vehicle was designed and testedwith top-quality GM brake parts. When you replaceparts of your braking system — for...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keepyour battery from running down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas that can explode. You can be badlyhurt if you are not car...

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing orpulling it will not work, and it could damageyour vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground...

8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one.Do not let the other end touch anything untilthe next step. The other end of thenegative ( − ) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes ...

To disconnect the jumper cables from bothvehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle...

Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’slow-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlampswill be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlampsare aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 333 for more information. 2. Locate the aim dot on the le...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 383 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. You or others...

Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps A. Taillamp B. Back-up Lamp To replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up lampbulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 106 for more information. 2. Remove the three fasteners from the trunk trim. 3. Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs. 4. Turn t...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tiresidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ra...

(B) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under thetread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department ofTransportation) code is the Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturerand plant code, tir...

(C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60,as shown in item C of the illustration, it wouldmean that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as highas it is wide. (D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to...

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built upheat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 392 . Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipmentin...

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 . Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessoryweight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehi...

For additional information regarding how muchweight your vehicle can carry, and an example ofthe Tire and Loading Information label, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 307 . How you load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ridecomfort. Never load your vehicle with more weightthan it was designed...

Your vehicle’s TPMS system can warn you about alow tire pressure condition but it does not replacenormal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 398 and Tires on page 385 . Notice: Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquidsealant can damage t...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)operates on a radio frequency and complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules and is subject to thefollowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must a...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different sizethan your original equipment wheels and tires,this may affect the way your vehicle performs,including its braking, ride and handlingcharacteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.Additionally, if your vehicle...

While the tires available on General Motorspassenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades, they must also conform tofederal safety requirements and additional GeneralMotors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on ...

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way, youwill be sure to have the right wheel, wheelbolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on you...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P235/55R17, orP245/50R18 size tires, do not use tirechains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance can causedamage to the brakes, suspension, orother vehicle parts. The area damaged bythe tire chai...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it ismuch more likely to leak out slowly. But if youshould ever have a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and what to do: If...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn onyour vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 160 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. Thevehicle can slip off the jack ...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in thetrunk. 1. If your vehicle has a center retainer, turnit counterclockwiseto remove it. 2. Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Remove the washer and retainer that holds down the jack and wheel wrench. 4. Remove...

{ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident. Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts. If you have toreplace them, be sure to get new GMoriginal equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can ...

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen the vehicle was new, it can lose air aftera time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,stop as soon as possible and make sure thespare tire is ...

Lighter colored interiors may require morefrequent cleaning. Use care because newspapersand garments that transfer color to your homefurnishings may also transfer color to yourvehicle’s interior. When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only usecleaners specifically designed for the surfacesbeing clea...

Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soapsolution can be used. Allow the leather to drynaturally. Do not use heat to dry. Never use steamto clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spotremovers ...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If youdo, it may severely weaken them. In acrash, they might not be able to provideadequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrip...

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicleby hand may be necessary to remove residuefrom the paint finish. Approved cleaning productscan be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 426 . Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a base...

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean clothwith mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft cleantowel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: If you use strong soap...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil andasphalt. Chrome Cleaner andPolish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewa...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. Itappears on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outsideyour vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehi...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would notbe covered by your warranty. Some add-onelectrical equipment can keep othercomponents ...

Relays Usage R6 Run/Crank R7 Cooling Fan 2 R8 Windshield Wiper R9 Air Pump R10 Windshield Wiper High R11 Air Conditioning R12 Air Solenoid Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seaton the driver’s side. The rear seat cushionmust be removed to access the rear fuse bl...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 452 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank 3.8L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME, VT,NY, MA (see your dealer for bordering states) 18.0 gal 68.1 L 3.8L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all otherstates (see your dealer for more information) 18.5 gal 70.0 L 4.6L Engines so...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 440 Introduction ............................................... 440Maintenance Requirements ........................ 440Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 440Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 440Scheduled Maintenance .......

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? ThePlan supplements your new vehicle warranties. Seeyour Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet oryour dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Because of all the different ways people use theirvehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may needmore frequent checks and replacements. So pleaseread the following and note how you drive. If youhave any questions on how to keep your vehicle ingood condition, see your GM Goodwrench ® dealer. This sche...

Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” inthis section. • • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). • Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). • Inspect wiper blades. ...

Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determinedthat the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of thevehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge...

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should beperformed at the intervals specified to help ensurethe safety, dependability, and emission controlperformance of your vehicle. Your GMGoodwrench ® dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs ar...

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make surethey are inflated to the correct pressures. Do notforget to check the spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 392 . Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely. See Changing a Flat Tire o...

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock ControlSystem Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If thevehicle moves, you or others could beinjured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parkedon a level surface. 2. Firmly...

Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePark (P) Mechanism Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers could be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of your vehicle in case itbegins to roll. Be ready to apply theregular ...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from yourdealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 3.8L V6 Engine 25...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.8L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine 454

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed theservice, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 440 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 448 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 460 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 460Online Owner Center ................................. 463Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .................. 464 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 464GM Mobility Reimb...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Buick. Normally, anyconcerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of your vehicle will be resolved by yourGM dealer’s sales or service departments.Sometimes, how...

STEP THREE — Canadian Owner: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following the procedure outlined inSteps one and two, General Motors of CanadaLimited wants you to be aware of its participationin a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration program.General Motors of Canada ...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specificvehicle, includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who useText Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTYequipment available at its Customer AssistanceCenter. Any TTY user can communicate withBuick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users in...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 274...

Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S. call 1-800-252-1112 . In Canada call 1-800-268-6800 . Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, youare automatically enrolled in the RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service isintended to provide ...

• Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway orHighway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of avehicle-disabling accident. Winch-outassistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,mud, or snow. • Flat Tire Change: Installation of your spare tire in good condition will be covere...

Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistancecoverage are towing or services for vehiclesoperated on a non-public roadway or highway,fines, impound towing caused by a violationof local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federallaw, and mounting, dismounting or chan...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable to wait,GM helps to minimize your inconvenience byproviding several transportation options.Depending on the circumstances, your dealer canoffer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shutt...

Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, maynot be available at every dealer. Please contactyour dealer for specific information aboutavailability. All Courtesy Transportationarrangements will be administered by appropriatedealer personnel. General Motors reserves...

To read this information, special equipment isneeded and access to the vehicle or the devicethat stores the data is required. GM will not accessinformation about a crash event or share it withothers other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of ...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Gene...