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Section 5
Pr
oblems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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Hazard W
arning Flashers
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Other W
arning Devices
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Jump Starting
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9
T
owing Y
our V
ehicle
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10
Engine Overheating
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Cooling System
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If a T
ire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat T
ire
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Compact Spare T
ire
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If Y
ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
How to Use this Manual
4
Vehicle Symbols
5
Table of Contents
7
Seats and Seat Controls
8
Reclining Front Seatbacks
12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
14
Head Restraints
14
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts -- and the Answers
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Air Bag Systems
27
Center Front Passenger Position
35
Lap Belt
35
Rear Seat Passengers
37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
40
Children
42
Infants and Young Children
42
Restraint Systems for Children
46
Top Strap
50
Front Seat Position
57
Older Children
60
Safety Belt Extender
63
Checking Your Restraint Systems
63
Replacing Restraint System Parts
63
After a Crash
63
Power Windows
66
Door Locks
69
Central Door Unlocking System
70
Automatic Door Locks
70
Power Door Locks
70
Delayed Locking
71
Rear Door Security Lock
72
Leaving Your Vehicle
73
Remote Keyless Entry System
73
Lockout Protection
73
Battery Replacement
77
Trunk Lock Release
79
Trunk Release Handle
80
Testing the Alarm
82
Ignition Positions
85
Starting Your Engine
87
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
88
Automatic Transaxle Operation
89
Parking Brake
92
Torque Lock
95
Parking over Things that Burn
96
Engine Exhaust
97
Tilt Wheel
98
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
100
Windshield Wipers
101
Windshield Washer
103
Cruise Control
103
Exterior Lamps
106
Lamps on Reminder
107
Twilight Sentinel
108
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
109
Theater Dimming
111
Delayed Exit Lighting
111
Perimeter Lighting
111
Front Reading Lamps
112
Battery Load Management
113
Storage Compartments
117
Glove Box
117
Front Center Console
118
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
118
Sun Visors
119
Auxiliary Power Outlets
119
Onstar Services
122
Onstar System Limitations
123
Homelink Transmitter
125
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
126
Canadian Programming
128
Resetting Defaults
128
Speedometer and Odometer
133
Safety Belt Reminder Light
134
Air Bag Readiness Light
135
Brake System Warning Light
136
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
139
Oil Pressure Light
142
Security Light
143
Fuel Gage
144
Comfort Controls
159
Automatic Operation
163
Air Conditioning
165
Rear Window Defogger
167
Ventilation System
168
Audio Systems
170
Setting the Clock
170
Personal Choice Radio Controls
196
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
197
Understanding Radio Reception
198
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
199
Care of Your Compact Discs
200
Diversity Antenna System
201
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
202
Defensive Driving
203
Drunken Driving
204
Braking
207
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
208
Control of a Vehicle
207
Traction Control System (if Equipped)
210
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
Dinghy Towing
232
Loading Your Vehicle
233
Towing a Trailer
235
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
236
Weight of the Trailer
236
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
237
Driving with a Trailer
238
Following Distance
239
Making Turns
239
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
239
Parking on Hills
240
Driving on Grades
240
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
241
Parking on a Hill
241
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
241
Section 5 Problems on the Road
242
Hazard Warning Flashers
243
Other Warning Devices
243
Jump Starting
244
Towing Your Vehicle
250
Engine Overheating
251
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
252
Cooling System
253
Recovery Tank
255
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
257
Changing a Flat Tire
261
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
262
Spare Tire
264
If a Tire Goes Flat
261
Compact Spare Tire
271
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
272
Doing Your Own Service Work
274
Fuels in Foreign Countries
277
Filling Your Tank
278
Checking Things under the Hood
280
Hood Release
281
Engine Compartment Overview
282
Engine Oil
283
When to Add Engine Oil
284
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
285
Engine Oil Additives
286
What to Do with Used Oil
288
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
291
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
292
How to Check
292
How to Add Fluid
294
Engine Coolant
295
Checking Coolant
297
Power Steering Fluid
298
Windshield Washer Fluid
299
Adding Washer Fluid
300
Brake Fluid
301
Brake Adjustment
303
Replacing Brake System Parts
304
Vehicle Storage
305
Bulb Replacement
306
Front Turn Signal
312
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
315
Tire Inspection and Rotation
319
Buying New Tires
321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
322
Wheel Replacement
323
Tire Chains
325
Appearance Care
325
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
326
Using Cleaner on Fabric
326
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
326
Cleaning Leather
327
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
327
Cleaning Vinyl
327
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
327
Care of Safety Belts
328
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
328
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
329
Windshield and Wiper Blades
329
Washing Your Vehicle
329
Finish Care
330
Cleaning Tires
331
Sheet Metal Damage
331
Chemical Paint Spotting
332
Underbody Maintenance
332
Engine Identification
334
Electrical System
335
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
335
Engine Specifications
343
Wheel Nut Torque
343
Capacities and Specifications
343
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
344
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
345
Introduction
346
Your Vehicle and the Environment
346
Maintenance Requirements
346
How this Section Is Organized
347
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
348
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
348
Selecting the Right Schedule
348
Scheduled Maintenance
349
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
352
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
366
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
375
At Least Once a Month
375
At each Fuel Fill
375
At Least Twice a Year
376
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
379
Fuel System Inspection
380
Throttle System Inspection
380
Engine Cooling System Inspection
380
Brake System Inspection
380
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
381
Part E: Maintenance Record
383
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
387
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
388
Customer Assistance for Text
390
Telephone (TTY) Users
390
Customer Assistance Offices
390
GM Mobility Program for Persons
391
With Disabilities
391
Roadside Assistance
392
Canadian Roadside Assistance
393
Courtesy Transportation
394
Transportation Options
394
Plan Ahead When Possible
394
Additional Program Information
395
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
396
States Government
396
Warranty Information
396
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
397
Service Publications Ordering Information
398
Service Manuals
398
Current and Past Model Order Forms
398
Service Bulletins
398
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
397
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Model
2002 LeSabre
Category
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Language
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