Buick 2006 Lucerne Manuale Utente

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

Heated SeatsYour vehicle may have heated front seats. To operatethe heated seats, the ignition must be on.The buttons are located onthe front doors fo

Engine Coolant HeaterIf your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather, 0°F(−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.You’ll get easie

Automatic Transaxle OperationYour automatic transaxle has a shift lever located onthe steering column.PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicleis moving forward could damage the transaxle.The repairs would

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (X): This position is fornormal driving. If you need more power for passing, andyou are:• Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h),

Parking BrakeThe parking brake pedal islocated to the left of theregular brake pedal,near the driver’s door.To set the parking brake, hold the regular

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

Torque LockIf 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

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorWhile sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust themirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle.Grip the mir

Heated and Cooled SeatsThe front seats may have the heated and cooled seatfeature. To heat or cool the seats, the ignition mustbe on.The buttons are l

Mirror OperationMIRROR: Press this button to turn the automaticdimming feature on or off.O(On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar®controls, press a

Compass VarianceCompass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror isset in zone eight upon leavin

Outside Power MirrorsThe controls for theoutside power mirrors arelocated on the driver’sdoor armrest.Press the left or right side of the selector swi

Outside Convex MirrorThe passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from thedriver’s seat.{CAUTION:A co

OnStar®SystemOnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellitetechnology, wireless communications, and live advisorsto provide you with a wide ran

OnStar®Personal CallingAs an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Callingcapability allows you to make hands-free calls using awireless system that is inte

Universal Home RemoteSystemThe Universal Home Remote System, a combineduniversal transmitter and receiver, provides a way toreplace up to three hand-h

Universal Home RemoteSystem OperationDo not use the Universal Home Remote with any garagedoor opener that does not have the stop and reversefeature. T

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desiredUniversal Home Remote button and the hand-heldtransmitter button. Do not release the buttonsuntil Ste

Gate Operator and CanadianProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to time out or quit after several seconds oftransmission

Reclining SeatbacksManual Reclining Seatbacks{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause i

Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote ButtonTo program a device to Universal Home Remote usinga Universal Home Remote button previously trained,

Center Console Storage AreaIf your vehicle has a full floor console it has two storageareas. To access the upper tray storage, lift the leftlever locat

Rear Seat ArmrestYour vehicle has a rear seat armrest with cupholders.To access, pull the tab on the armrest forward.Convenience NetThe vehicle may ha

Memory Seat and MirrorsYour vehicle may have the memory package.The controls for this feature are located on the driver’sdoor panel, and are used to p

Easy Exit SeatThe control for this feature is located on the driver’sdoor panel between buttons 1 and 2.With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit positio

Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6Other Warning Devices ...

StabiliTrak®Indicator Light ...3-42Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-43Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...

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Instrument Panel Overview3-42006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31.B. Driver Information Center (DIC) B

To return the seatback to an upright position, do thefollowing:1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to theseatback and the seatback will

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal la

Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:• G Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn andL

Turn Signal On ChimeIf your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles(1.3 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turnsignal. To turn off the

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper bladesbefore using them. If they are frozen to the windshield,carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blad

Windshield Washer{CAUTION:In freezing weather, do not use your washeruntil the windshield is warmed. Otherwise thewasher fluid can form ice on the wind

Cruise ControlWith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your footon the accelerator. This can rea

Setting Cruise ControlCruise control will not work if your parking brake is set,or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low.The cruise control l

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlTo reduce your speed while using cruise control:• Press and hold the SET– button on the steeringwheel until yo

Exterior LampsThe exterior lamps controlis located on the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel.It controls the following systems:• Headlam

Wiper Activated HeadlampsThis feature turns on the low-beam headlamps,instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillampswhen the windshield wipers ha

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts cannot do theirjob whe

Fog Lamps- (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle is equipped with foglamps, it is located on the exterior lamps control.The exterior lamps control is located o

Courtesy LampsIf it is dark enough outside, when any door is opened,several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enterand leave the vehicle. Turn

Front Reading LampsThe front reading lamps, located on the headliner, areturned on or off by pressing one of the buttonslocated near each lamp.Battery

{CAUTION:Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assistsystem, the driver must check carefully beforebacking up. The system does not operate abovespeeds of

How the System Works when BackingIf the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detectsobjects close to the rear bumper. The first time an objectis detecte

• The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So, besure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud,dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning instru

Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to yourvehicle may damage it or keep other componentsfrom working as they should. The repairs would notbe cove

Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemWith this system you can control the heating, cooling,and ventilation for your vehicle.If your vehicle has the r

6(Floor): This mode directs most of the air to thefloor outlets with some air directed toward the sidewindow outlets and a little air directed to the w

See “Rear Window Defogger” later in this section forinformation on clearing the rear window of fog or ice.Turn the right knob to select the defog or d

Head RestraintsPull the head restraintup to raise it. Press therelease button, located atthe base of the headrestraint, and pushthe head restraint dow

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystemWith this system you can control the heating, cooling,and ventilation for your vehicle.If your vehicle has the rem

After your vehicle is started, the display will show theinterior temperature settings.When the ENG/MET (English/metric) button on theDriver Informatio

7 (Floor): Turn the control to this mode to direct mostof the air to the floor outlets with some air directed tothe side window outlets and the windshi

SensorsThe solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle ofthe instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation.Do not cover the solar sensor or t

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized

Outlet AdjustmentUse the levers located in the middle of the front outletsto change the direction of the airflow and use theshutoff wheels to adjust th

To access the passenger compartment air filter, do thefollowing:1. Press the tabs back and left to remove the cover.2. Then, insert a tool behind the p

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you a

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

Center SeatYour vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat canbe converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback.See Center Flex Storage Uni

Passenger Safety Belt ReminderLightSeveral seconds after the key is turned to RUN orSTART, a chime will sound for several seconds toremind the front p

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart your vehicle, it means the airbag systemmay not be working properly. The airbags inyour

If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger’s frontal airbag and seat-mount

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passe

Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning LightWith the anti-lock brakesystem, the light(s) willcome on when your engineis started and may stayon for several seco

If the traction control system is manually turned off,this light will come on and the TRACTION CONTROLOFF message will appear on the DIC. When the sys

Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning LightThe engine coolanttemperature warning lightwill come on when theengine has overheated.If this happens you shoul

Tire Pressure LightThis light should come onbriefly as you start theengine. It will then come ononly when a flat or lowtire pressure conditionexists.See

This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine isnot running. If the light does not come on, h

CAUTION: (Continued)You can be seriously injured or killed. In thesame crash, you might not be, if you arebuckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,a

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will

Oil Pressure Light{CAUTION:Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.If you do, your engine can become so hot thatit catches fire. You or others c

Security LightFor informationregarding this light,see PASS-Key®III+Operation on page 2-20.Fog Lamp LightThe fog lamps light willcome on when the fogla

Fuel GageThe 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

Driver Information Center (DIC)Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).All messages will appear in the DIC display locatedbelow the speedom

U (Customization): Press this button to customize thefeature settings on your vehicle. See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-65 for more information.

Fuel RangePress the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.This display shows the approximate number ofremaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the

Vehicle Information Menu ItemsT(Vehicle Information): Press this button to scrollthrough the following menu items:Oil LifePress the vehicle informatio

Reset Tire Pressure SystemPress the vehicle information button until PRESS V TORESET TIRE SYSTEM displays. This display allowsyou to reset the tire pr

Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens toview the direction the vehicle is moving. This will beshown in the top right corner of the DIC display

Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels.Put someo

Customization Menu ItemsU(Customization): Press this button to enter thefeature settings menu. This display allows you tocustomize the feature setting

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThis warning message and the tire pressure light onthe instrument panel cluster will appear when theair pressure in one of the tire

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINENotice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine isoverheating, severe engine damage may occur.If an overheat warning a

HEATED WASH (Washer) FLUIDSYSTEM OFFThis message will display when you manually turn offthe heated windshield washer fluid system or when thesystem aut

PARK ASSIST OFFAfter the vehicle has been started, this message willremind the driver that the Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system has been tu

SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning)SYSTEMThis message will display when the electronic sensorsthat control the air conditioning and heating systems areno l

SERVICE PARK ASSISTThis message will display if there is a problem with theUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system.Do not use this system to help

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROLIf your vehicle has the traction control system, thismessage will display when the system is not functioningproperly. A warnin

TIGHTEN GAS CAPThis message may be displayed if the gas cap is noton, or is not fully tightened. Check the gas cap to ensurethat it is on properly. Se

DIC Vehicle CustomizationYour vehicle has customization capabilities that allowyou to program certain features to one preferred setting.Customization

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the

DISPLAY LANGUAGEThis feature allows you to select the language in whichthe DIC messages will appear.Press the customization button until the DISPLAYLA

AUTO DOOR UNLOCKThis feature allows you to select whether or not thedoor(s) will automatically unlock. It also allows you toselect which doors and whe

HORN & LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps willflash when you press the lock button on the remotekeyless entry transmitter, and the horn will s

DELAY DOOR LOCKThis feature allows you to select whether or not thelocking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed.The locking of the vehicle’s doors i

APPROACH LIGHTINGThis feature allows you to select whether or not to havethe exterior lights turn on briefly during low lightperiods after unlocking th

Press the customization button until PARK TILTMIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button to access the settings for this feature.Th

MEMORY SEAT RECALLIf the vehicle has this feature, it allows you to selectyour preference for the memory seat recall feature.See Memory Seat and Mirro

FACTORY SETTINGSThis feature allows you to set all of the customizationfeatures back to their factory default settings.Press the customization button

Audio System(s)Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read thepages following to familiarize yourself with its features.Driving without distr

Added sound equipment may interfere with theoperation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or othersystems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’ssystems ma

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or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more dist

Setting the Time(With Date Display)If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD player,the radio will have a clock button for setting the time anddate

Radio with CD (Base)Playing the RadioO(Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn thesystem on and off.Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to inc

Setting Preset StationsUp to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), canbe programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following

Playing a CD (Single CD Player)Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.If the igni

© SEEK ¨: Press the left SEEK arrow to go to thestart of the current track, if more than ten seconds haveplayed. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to t

CD MessagesCHECK DISC: If this message appears on the displayand/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:• It is very hot. Wh

Radio with CD (MP3)Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stationsthat

Playing the RadioO(Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn thesystem on and off.Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increaseor decrease the

Storing a Radio Station as a FavoriteDrivers are encouraged to set up their radio stationfavorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to yourfavorite s

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble):To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the tune knobuntil the tone control

Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accidentif I am wearing a safety belt?A: You could be — whether yo

Finding a Category (CAT) StationCAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM™stations while the radio is in the XM™ mode. To findXM™ channels withi

XM™ Radio MessagesRadio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)Radio DisplayMessageCondition Action RequiredNo CAT Info Category Namenot availableNo category information is available at

Playing a CD (Single CD Player)Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.Playing a C

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert morethan one CD into the slot at a time, or attemptto play scratched or damaged CDs, you coulddamage the

RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to thetracks in random, rather than sequential order, onone CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player. To useran

MP3/WMA FormatIf you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personalcomputer:• Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R orCD-RW disc.• Do not mix standa

Root DirectoryThe root directory of the CD-R is treated as a folder.If the root directory has compressed audio files,the directory will be displayed as

File System and NamingThe song name that will be displayed will be the songname that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name isnot present in th

Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert morethan one CD into the slot at a time, or attemptto play scratched or damaged CDs, you coulddamage the

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and child

\ FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this buttonto advance playback quickly within an MP3 file.You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release thisbut

To change from playback by artist to playback byalbum, press the pushbutton located below the Sort Bylabel. From the sort screen, push one of the butt

Using the Auxiliary Input JackYour radio system has an auxiliary input jack located onthe lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audiooutpu

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsThe audio steering wheelcontrols may be differentdepending on your vehiclesoptions. Some audiocontrols can be adjustedat

Radio ReceptionYou may experience frequency interference and staticduring normal radio reception if items such as cellphonechargers, vehicle convenien

Care of the CD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is notadvised, due to the risk of contaminating the internallens of the CD optics with

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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll,

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, see Safety BeltExtender on page 1-30.Make sure the release button

It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if thesame person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that up. “I will be car

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, andthe accelerator. Al

If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brakenormally but do not pump your brakes. If you do,the pedal may get harder to push down. If your e

ABS can change the brake pressure faster than anydriver could. The computer is programmed to make themost of available tire and road conditions. This

Traction Control System (TCS)Your vehicle has a traction control system that limitswheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. T

StabiliTrak®SystemYour vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak®system is an advanced computer controlled system thathelps the driver maintain d

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much m

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in yo

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while youare driving.If the level of the shou

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to passwhile you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,following too closely reduces your area of

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not ha

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as wellbecause your ti

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can buildup under your tires that they can actually ride onthe water. This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are thesafest of all roads. But the

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, donot, under any circumstances, stop and back up. D

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack

{CAUTION:If you do not shift down, your brakes could getso hot that they would not work well. Youwould then have poor braking or even nonegoing down a

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where the tires meet theroad probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice between

Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop ona slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you willwant

{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice or SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want

Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes

The Tire and Loading Information label also shows thetire size of the original equipment tires (C) and therecommended cold tire inflation pressures (D)

Loading Your VehicleItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 1 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 2 =300 lb

Loading Your VehicleItem Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 =1,000

{CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or eitherthe maximum front or rear Gross Axle WeightRating (

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously i

Automatic Level ControlThis feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level asthe load changes. It is automatic, you do not need toadjust anything. This

Dinghy TowingNotice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be co

Towing a Trailer{CAUTION:If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the t

If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:• There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weight ofyour ve

HitchesIt is important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads area few reasons why you will need the ri

Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you will want toget to know your

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerWhen you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need adifferent turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Checkwith your deal

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:• Start your engine.• Shift into a gea

Service ...5-3Accessories and Modifications ...5-3California Propositio

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not ha

Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-68Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-68Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service Work{CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enou

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This may cause windn

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionsStandards, it is designed to operate on fuels thatmeet California specifications

Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel thatcontains methanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuelsyste

Filling the Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow all

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray outon you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.This

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the hood releasehandle inside thevehicle. It is locatednext to the parkingbrake pedal near thefl

To unlatch the belt, just 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 out ofth

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see:5-122006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Capon page 5-27.B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “AddingWasher Fluid” under Windshield Washer

When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see:5-142006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Blockon page 5-93.B. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See JumpStarting on page 5-44.C. Windshield Was

When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/literof oil. But y

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it isrecommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil

How to Reset the Engine OilLife SystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Anytime your

How to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterTo inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter fromthe vehicle and lightly shake the filter to releaselo

{CAUTION:Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned. Theair cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps tos

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare your vehicle as follows:1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the enginerunning.2. With the parking brake applie

How to Add Automatic Transaxle FluidRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubric

What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will not damagealuminum parts. If you use this coolant

Adding CoolantIf you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL®coolant mixture at the coolant recoverytank, but be careful not to spill it.{CAUTION:Tu

Checking Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine)The engine coolant surgetank is located toward therear of the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle.

Radiator Pressure CapNotice: The radiator cap on your vehicle is apressure-type cap and must be tightly installed toprevent coolant loss and possible

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the e

Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine)When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:A. Radiator Pressure CapB. Coolant Recovery TankC

The coolant level should be at or above the FULLCOLD mark when the engine is cold. The coolant levelshould be above the FULL COLD mark under normalope

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantRecovery Tank{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liqui

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell aboutthings that could hurt yo

Center Front Passenger PositionLap BeltIf your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sitin the center position.When you sit in the center front

If the overheat warning continues, there is one morething you can try. You can add the proper coolantmixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the

3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil fill tubeand cap before removing. Twist the oil filltube, with cap attached, counterclockwiseand remove it.3.2

8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULLCOLD mark.9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, butleave the radiator pressure cap off.10

{CAUTION:An electric engine cooling fan under the hoodcan start up even when the engine is notrunning and can injure you. Keep hands,clothing and tool

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankIf you have not found a problem yet, check to see ifcoolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is vis

Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crackthe engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.Use the recommended coolant and the propercoolant

Power Steering FluidSee Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forinformation on thelocation of the powersteering fluid reservoir.When to Check Power

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe opera

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12 forthe location of ther

Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This will helpkeep dirt from entering the reservoir.{CAUTION:

Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt

Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a

{CAUTION:A battery that is not properly vented can letsulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rearseat cushion. These fumes can damage yourrear se

Vehicle StorageIf you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days ormore, remove the black, negative (−) cable from thebattery. This will help kee

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that would not be coveredby your warranty.Trying to start your vehicle by pu

Access the remote positive (+) terminal by removing thecover.{CAUTION:An electric fan can start up even when theengine is not running and can injure y

{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be

Headlamp AimingThe vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim of the headlamps have been preset atthe factory and should need no furt

To adjust the vertical aim, do the following:1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11for more information.2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of

7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, whichare under the hood near each headlamp assembly.The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mmmale

3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on theshoulder part.The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs.

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-55.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle has one.3. Remove the plastic wing nuts retaining the trunk trim.4. Pull back the trunk trim.5. Remove t

Taillamps and Back-Up LampsA. TaillampB. Back-up LampTo replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up lamp bulb,do the following:1. Open the trunk. See Tru

Replacement BulbsExterior Lamps Bulb NumberBack-up Lamp 921Sidemarker and AuxiliaryTaillamp194Stoplamp, Taillamp, and TurnSignal Lamp3057KFor replacem

4. Replace the blade assembly with a new one.Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshieldwhen no wiper blade is installed could damagethe wind

Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengervehicle tire and a compac

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion o

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height toits width.Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cor

Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants avehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg).See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29.Occup

{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward too much, which could increase injury.The shou

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Pressthe tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressuremeasurement. If the cold tire inflation pressur

The system can alert you about a low tire — but it doesnot replace normal tire maintenance. See Tires onpage 5-56.When the tire pressure warning light

Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave onl

{CAUTION:Mixing tires could cause you to lose controlwhile driving. If you mix tires of different sizes,brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires

Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this mayaffect the w

TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government

Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned andbalanced carefully at the factory to give you the longesttire lif

Used Replacement Wheels{CAUTION:Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You cannot know how it has beenused or how far it has been driven. I

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges of th

If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out

{CAUTION:Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on youor other people. You and they could be badlyin

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you will need is located in the trunk.1. If your vehicle has acenter retainer, turn itcounterclockwiset

The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and thewheel wrench (B).Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire1. Place the wheel wrench

2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jacklift head.{CAUTION:Raising your vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle a

5. Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire.{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack y

7. Remove all wheel nutsand take off the flat tire.{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsb

9. Install the compact spare tire.{CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Ifyou do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheelcould fall off, ca

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury.

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly worn may notprovide the protection needed in a crash.The person wearing the belt could be seriouslyinjured

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14 for moreinformation.2. Install the spare tire (F) with the valve stem up, andline up the wheel nut hole with

Appearance CareCleaning the Inside of Your VehicleYour vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best ifit is cleaned often. Although not always vi

Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleanersor techniques:• Never use a knife or any other sharp object toremove a soil from any interior su

To clean, use the following instructions:1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water orclub soda.2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moistur

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary

Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth ofcolor, gloss retention, and durability.The best way to preserve the vehicl

Windshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,wax, sap, or o

Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application.Notice: If you dr

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust

Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsDescription UsagePolishing ClothWax-TreatedInterior and exteriorpolishing cloth.Tar and Road OilRemoverRemoves tar, r

Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it.But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer willord

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer first.Some electrica

Underhood Fuse BlockThe underhood fuse block is located on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. Remove the fuse coverand secondary service

Fuses UsageF1 SpareF2 Driver’s Side Low-BeamF3 Passenger’s Side Low-BeamF4 Airbag IgnitionF5 Engine Control ModuleF6 Transaxle IgnitionF7 SpareF8 Spar

Relays UsageR1 Cooling Fan 1R2 Cooling FanR3 CrankR4 PowertrainR5 SpareR6 Run/CrankR7 Cooling Fan 2R8 Windshield WiperR9 Air PumpR10 Windshield Wiper

To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following:{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly routedthrough the seat cushion or is twisted will not

J-Case Fuses UsageJC1 Climate Control FanJC2 Rear DefoggerJC3Electronic LevelingControl/CompressorFuses UsageF1 Amplifier (Option)F2 Not UsedF3 Interio

Fuses UsageF5 Canister VentF6Magnetic Ride Control Module(Option)F7 Electronic Leveling Control/ModuleF8 Not UsedF9 Not UsedF10 Switch DimmerF11 Fuel

Fuses UsageF47Heated/Cooled Seats, Ignition 3(Option)F48 Ignition SwitchF49 Not UsedCircuitBreakersUsageCB1Front Passenger’s Seat, MemorySeat ModuleCB

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canpr

Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap3.8L V6 2 Automatic 0.060 in (1.52 mm)4.6L V8 Y Automatic 0.050 in (1.27 mm)5-1022006 -

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

This schedule is for vehicles that:• carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits. You will find these limits on the tire andloading information

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message inthe Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it meansthat service is required for your

Scheduled MaintenanceService Maintenance I Maintenance IIChange engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil lifesystem. See Engine Oi

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles(kilometers)

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000(40 000)50,000(80 000)75,000(120 000)100,000(160 000)125,000(200 000)150,000(

(d) Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damagedor that streak or miss areas of the windshield.

Owner Checks and ServicesThese owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability, and emi

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,but the child is so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s face or neck?A: If the

At Least Once a YearStarter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or other

Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to OFF in each shift lever position.• The ignition

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber, or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usage Fluid

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Normal Ma

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services pe

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-152006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed6-162006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Buick. Normally, an

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the ag

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General Motors Business Unit.Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puer

Roadside Assistance ProgramCall 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance.As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, youare automatically enrolled

While we hope you never have the occasion to use ourservice, it is added security while traveling for youand your family. Remember, we are only a phon

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helpsto minimize your inconven

Courtesy Transportation is available only at participatingdealers and all program options, such as shuttleservice, may not be available at every deale

Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, theseon-board systems do not record sounds, such asconversation of vehicle occupants.To read this informa

Recycled original equipment parts may also be used forrepair. These parts are typically removed from vehiclesthat were total losses in prior accidents

If an Accident OccursHere is what to do if you are involved in an accident.• Try to relax and then check to make sure you are allright. If you are uni

Managing the Vehicle DamageRepair ProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepai

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

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AAccessories and Modifications ... 5-3Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-21Adding Equipment to Your A

Audio System(s) (cont.)Navigation/Radio System,see Navigation Manual ... 3-98Radio with CD ...

Chains, Tire ... 5-71Charging System Light ... 3-39CheckEngine Light

Courtesy Lamps ... 3-17Cruise Control ... 3-11Cruise Control Li

EElectrical SystemAdd-On Equipment ... 5-93Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-93Power Windows

FusesFuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-93Rear Underseat Fuse Block ... 5-96Underhood Fuse Block ...

Instrument PanelOverview ... 3-4Instrument Panel (I/P)Brightness ...

{CAUTION:Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck.This is necessary because a newborn infant’sneck is weak and it

Loading Your Vehicle ... 4-29Lockout Protection ... 2-14LocksDelayed Lockin

NNavigation/Radio System,see Navigation Manual ... 3-98New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-21N

Power (cont.)Inadvertent Battery Saver ... 3-18Lumbar Controls ... 1-3Retained Acces

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-22Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-23RoadsideAssistance Program ...

Shifting Into Park (P) ... 2-29Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-30Shoulder Belt Heig

Tires (cont.)Inflation - Tire Pressure ... 5-62Inspection and Rotation ... 5-65Installing the

WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-33WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-56Hazard Warning Flashers ...

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Q: How Should I Use a Child Restraint?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchild

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to theinstructions that come with the restraint which may be onthe restraint itself or in a booklet, or

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.We, therefore,

Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to securethe child restraint properly.Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in

Lower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle.There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seatingposition that will accommodate

Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designedfor use with or without the top tether being attached.Others require the top tether always to be

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v2006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual

The top tether anchors are located under the trim coverson the rear seatback filler panel. Flip open the trim coverto access the anchors. Be sure to us

{CAUTION:Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in thevehicle is designed to hold only one childrestraint. Attaching more than one childrestraint to

If the position you areusing has a fixed headrestraint and you are usinga single tether, route thetether over the headrestraint.If the position you are

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the r

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rearseat is a safer place to secure a for

There is no top tether anchor at the right front seatingposition. Do not secure a child seat in this positionif a national or local law requires that

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull th

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the

Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your

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{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact airbags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you are too close to an inflating airbag,as yo

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel, whichshows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbag electrical system formalfunctions.

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side.The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver is int

The seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger is in the side of the passenger’s seatbackclosest to the door.The roof-mounted side i

The roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger and the person seated directly behindthat passenger is in the ceiling above the side

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-front

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds.For example:• If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbagscould inflate at a different cra

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash.The sensing system tr

What Will You See After anAirbag Inflates?After the airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quicklythat some people may not even realize the airbagsinfl

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur fromthe

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Passenger Seat ...1-2Power Seats ...

The passenger sensing system works with sensors thatare part of the right front passenger’s seat and safetybelt. The sensors are designed to detect th

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn offthe right front passenger’s frontal airbag andseat-mounted side impact airbag if:• the right front

For some children who have outgrown child restraintsand for very small adults, the passenger sensing systemmay or may not turn off the right front pas

CAUTION: (Continued)adult-size person sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat may not have the protectionof the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readines

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to the front orsides of the vehicle that could keep theairbags from wo

Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, r

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint systemmay not prope

Keys ...2-3Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Storage Areas ...2-44Glove Box ...2-44Cupholder(s) ...

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

Front SeatsManual Passenger SeatLift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlockit. Slide the seat to where you want it and releasethe bar.

One key is used for theignition, the driver’s doorand the glovebox lock.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removesthe key tag from the key an

Remote Keyless Entry SystemYour keyless entry system operates on a radiofrequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and with Ind

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationThe vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked, andthe trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet (1 m) up to60 feet

Q (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors.If enabled through the Driver Information Center(DIC), the parking lamps will flash once to indic

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about four years.You can tell the battery is weak

Remote Vehicle StartYour vehicle may have a remote starting feature. Thisfeature allows you to start the engine from outsidethe vehicle. It may also s

When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, andthe engine is still running, turn the key to the RUNposition to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

Delayed LockingThis feature allows the driver to delay the actual lockingof the doors. When the driver’s power door lockswitch or remote keyless entry

Programmable Automatic DoorLocksYour vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors areclosed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is movedout of P

To adjust the seat, do any of the following:• Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding thecontrol forward or rearward.• Raise or lower the front p

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following:1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entrytransmitter, if the v

Remote Trunk ReleaseThe remote trunk releasebutton is located in theglovebox.Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature,your vehicle must

Rear Seat Pass-ThroughYour vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. Thisdoor allows you to access the trunk from insidethe vehicle.The rear seat arm

Power WindowsThe power window switches are located on the driver’sdoor armrest. In addition, each door has a switch forits own window. The front power

Sun VisorsTo block out glare, swing down the visor. The visorscan also be removed from the center mount and movedto the side to block glare from the s

Arming with the Power Lock SwitchThe alarm system will arm when you use either powerlock switch to lock the doors while any door or the trunkis open a

PASS-Key®III+ OperationYour vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key®III+(Personalized Automotive Security System)theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key®III+ is a

To program the new key do the following:1. Verify that the new key has a1 stamped on it.2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignitionand start

Ignition PositionsWith the ignition key in the ignition, the key can beturned to four different positions:Notice: Using a tool to force the key from t

Starting the EngineMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).The engine will not start in any other position — that isa safety feature. To rest