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3.
Fill the radiator with the proper DEX
-
COOL
R
coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See
“Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information
about the proper coolant mixture.
4.
Then fill the coolant
recovery tank to the
FULL COLD mark.
5.
Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave the radiator pressure cap off.
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Table of Contents
Owner's Manual
4
Emergency Towing
2
Table of Contents
4
Maintenance Schedule
6
How to Use this Manual
9
Vehicle Damage Warnings
10
Vehicle Symbols
11
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls
14
Reclining Front Seatbacks
17
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
19
Head Restraints
19
Why Safety Belts Work
21
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts -- and the Answers
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
25
Driver Position
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Right Front Passenger Position
32
Air Bag Systems
32
Center Front Passenger Position
40
Lap Belt
40
Rear Seat Passengers
42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
45
Children
47
Infants and Young Children
47
Restraint Systems for Children
51
Top Strap
55
Securing a Child Restraint in the
59
Right Front Seat Position
59
Safety Belts
62
Older Children
62
Safety Belt Extender
65
Checking Your Restraint Systems
65
Replacing Restraint System Parts
65
After a Crash
65
Section 2 Windows
67
Power Windows
68
Door Locks
71
Central Door Unlocking System
72
Automatic Door Locks
72
Power Door Locks
72
Delayed Locking
73
Rear Door Security Lock
74
Leaving Your Vehicle
75
Remote Keyless Entry System
75
Lockout Protection
75
Battery Replacement
79
Trunk Lock Release
81
Trunk Release
82
Testing the Alarm
84
Ignition Positions
87
Starting Your Engine
89
Automatic Transaxle Operation
91
Parking Brake
94
Torque Lock
97
Parking over Things that Burn
98
Engine Exhaust
99
Tilt Wheel
100
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
101
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
102
Windshield Wipers
103
Windshield Washer
105
Cruise Control
105
Exterior Lamps
108
Lamps on Reminder
109
Parking Lamps
109
Twilight Sentinel
110
Delayed Entry Lighting
112
Delayed Exit Lighting
113
Perimeter Lighting
113
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
114
Battery Load Management
114
Mirrors
115
Front Reading Lamps
115
Storage Compartments
120
Glove Box
120
Convenience Net
121
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
121
Sun Visors
122
Auxiliary Power Outlets
122
Onstar System (if Equipped)
123
Onstar System Limitations
125
Sunroof (Option)
126
Homelink Transmitter (if Equipped)
127
Speedometer and Odometer
135
Safety Belt Reminder Light
136
Air Bag Readiness Light
137
Brake System Warning Light
138
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
141
Oil Pressure Light
144
Security Light
145
Fuel Gage
146
Driver Information Center (if Equipped)
147
Comfort Controls
161
Air Conditioning
167
Defogging and Defrosting
168
Rear Window Defogger
169
Ventilation System
170
Setting the Radio Clock
172
Audio Systems
172
Personal Choice Radio Controls
196
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
197
Understanding Radio Reception
198
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
199
Diversity Antenna System
201
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
202
Section 4 Defensive Driving
203
Drunken Driving
204
Braking
207
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
208
Traction Control System (if Equipped)
210
Braking in Emergencies
210
Control of a Vehicle
207
Steering
212
Power Steering
212
Steering in Emergencies
213
Off - Road Recovery
214
Passing
214
Loss of Control
216
Driving at Night
217
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
219
Driving through Deep Standing Water
221
Driving through Flowing Water
221
City Driving
222
Freeway Driving
223
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
224
Highway Hypnosis
225
Hill and Mountain Roads
225
Winter Driving
227
Driving on Snow or Ice
228
Recreational Vehicle Towing
231
Loading Your Vehicle
231
Towing a Trailer
233
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
234
Weight of the Trailer
235
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
235
Driving with a Trailer
237
Following Distance
238
Making Turns
238
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
239
Driving on Grades
239
Parking on Hills
240
When You Are Ready to Leave after
241
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
241
Parking on a Hill
241
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
241
Section 5 Problems on the Road
242
Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers
243
Other Warning Devices
243
Jump Starting
244
Towing Your Vehicle
249
Engine Overheating
250
Cooling System
251
Recovery Tank
253
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
256
Changing a Flat Tire
259
If a Tire Goes Flat
259
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
260
Spare Tire
262
Compact Spare Tire
269
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
270
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
270
Doing Your Own Service Work
272
Section 6 Fuel
273
Fuels in Foreign Countries
275
Checking Things under the Hood
278
Hood Release
279
Engine Compartment Overview
280
Engine Oil
281
When to Add Engine Oil
282
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
283
Engine Oil Additives
284
What to Do with Used Oil
285
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
286
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if Equipped)
288
How to Check
289
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
289
How to Add Fluid
291
Engine Coolant
292
Checking Coolant
294
Radiator Pressure Cap
295
Power Steering Fluid
295
Adding Washer Fluid
296
Windshield Washer Fluid
296
Brakes
297
Brake Fluid
297
Brake Wear
299
Brake Adjustment
300
Vehicle Storage
302
Bulb Replacement
303
Cornering Lamps
309
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
312
Tire Inspection and Rotation
316
Buying New Tires
318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
319
Wheel Replacement
320
Tire Chains
322
Appearance Care
322
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
323
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
324
Cleaning Vinyl
324
Cleaning Leather
324
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
325
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
325
Care of Safety Belts
325
Windshield and Wiper Blades
325
Washing Your Vehicle
326
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
326
Finish Care
327
Cleaning Tires
328
Sheet Metal Damage
328
Chemical Paint Spotting
329
Underbody Maintenance
329
Engine Identification
331
Electrical System
332
Capacities and Specifications
340
Wheel Nut Torque
340
Engine Specifications
341
Vehicle Dimensions
341
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
341
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
342
Introduction
343
Maintenance Requirements
343
Your Vehicle and the Environment
343
How this Section Is Organized
344
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
345
Selecting the Right Schedule
345
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
345
Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance
346
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
349
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
361
Owner Checks and Services
368
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
368
At Least Once a Month
368
At each Fuel Fill
368
At Least Twice a Year
369
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
372
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
372
Exhaust System Inspection
372
Engine Cooling System Inspection
373
Brake System Inspection
373
Throttle System Inspection
373
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
374
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
374
Maintenance Record
376
Part E: Maintenance Record
376
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
379
Customer Assistance for Text
380
Telephone (TTY) Users
380
Customer Assistance Offices
381
GM Mobility Program for Persons
382
With Disabilities
382
Roadside Assistance
382
Plan Ahead When Possible
384
Canadian Roadside Assistance
384
Courtesy Transportation
384
Transportation Options
384
Additional Program Information
385
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
386
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
386
States Government
386
Warranty Information
386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
387
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2001 LeSabre
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Language
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