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Power
Reclining
Seatback
If
your
vehicle
has
power
reclining
seats,
the
switch
is
located
on
the
outboard
side
of
both
front
seats.
Press
the
switch
toward
the
rear
of
the
vehicle
to
recline
the
seat
and
toward
the
front
of
the
vehicle
to
raise
the
seat.
Do
not
have
the
seatback
reclined
if
your
vehicle
is
moving.
1-6
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
4
Front Seats
7
Front Seats
8
Power Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Power Lumbar
9
Power Reclining Seatback
12
Head Restraints
13
Safety Belts
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Driver Position
19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
25
Right Front Passenger Position
26
Center Front Passenger Position
26
Rear Seat Passengers
27
Child Restraints
31
Safety Belt Extender
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
37
Airbag System
38
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
43
Top Strap
44
Top Strap Anchor Location
45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
51
Airbag System
53
Where Are the Airbags
56
When Should an Airbag Inflate
58
How Does an Airbag Restrain
59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
59
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
60
Restraint System Check
62
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Checking Your Restraint Systems
62
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
63
Features and Controls
65
Keys
67
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Personalization Features
71
Security Feedback
71
Battery Replacement
73
Doors and Locks
74
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
76
Rear Door Security Locks
77
Lockout Protection
78
Windows
80
Power Windows
81
Sun Visors
81
Theft-Deterrent Systems
82
Testing the Alarm
83
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
85
New Vehicle Break-In
85
Ignition Positions
86
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
87
Starting Your Engine
87
Engine Coolant Heater
88
Automatic Transaxle Operation
89
Parking Brake
91
Shifting into Park (P)
92
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
93
Torque Lock
93
Shifting out of Park (P)
94
Parking over Things that Burn
94
Are Parked
95
Mirrors
96
Manual Rearview Mirror
96
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
96
Compass Operation
97
Compass Calibration
98
Compass Variance
98
Outside Power Mirrors
99
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
100
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror
100
Outside Convex Mirror
100
Onstar System
101
Homelink Transmitter
102
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
105
Using Homelink
105
Resetting Defaults
106
Storage Areas
107
Glove Box
107
Center Console Storage Area
107
Convenience Net
107
Sunroof
108
Vehicle Personalization
109
Memory Seat and Mirrors
109
Instrument Panel
111
Section 3 Instrument Panel
112
Instrument Panel Overview
114
Hazard Warning Flashers
116
Other Warning Devices
116
Tilt Wheel
116
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
117
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
117
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
118
Windshield Wipers
119
Windshield Washer
120
Cruise Control
121
Exterior Lamps
124
Headlamps on Reminder
124
Wiper Activated Headlamps
124
Cornering Lamps
125
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
125
Twilight Sentinel
126
Courtesy Lamps
127
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
127
Instrument Panel Brightness
127
Light Sensor
127
Delayed Entry Lighting
128
Delayed Exit Lighting
128
Entry Lighting
128
Theater Dimming
128
Front Reading Lamps
129
Battery Load Management
130
Head-Up Display (Hud
130
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
130
Accessory Power Outlets
132
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
133
Climate Control System
134
Climate Controls
134
Defogging and Defrosting
136
Rear Window Defogger
136
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
137
Passenger Temperature Control
140
Outlet Adjustment
141
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
141
Climate Controls Personalization
142
Instrument Panel Cluster
143
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
143
Safety Belt Reminder Light
146
Speedometer and Odometer
146
Trip Odometer
146
Airbag Readiness Light
147
Battery Warning Light
148
Brake System Warning Light
148
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
151
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
151
If the Light Is Flashing
152
If the Light Is on Steady
153
Cruise Control Light
155
Driver Information Center (DIC)
157
Automatic Door Locks
162
Delayed Locking
164
Exterior Lights
165
Perimeter Lighting
165
Audio System(S)
166
Finding a Station
168
Setting Preset Stations
168
Rds Messages
171
Playing a CD
172
Radio Messages
172
Radio with Cassette and CD
175
Playing the Radio
176
Playing a Cassette Tape
183
Cassette Tape Messages
184
CD Adapter Kits
184
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
187
Personal Choice Radio Controls
190
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
191
Theft-Deterrent Feature
191
Radio Reception
192
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
193
Care of Your CD Player
194
Care of Your Cds
194
Diversity Antenna System
194
Chime Level Adjustment
195
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
195
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
197
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
198
Defensive Driving
198
Drunken Driving
198
Control of a Vehicle
201
Braking
202
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
203
Braking in Emergencies
204
Traction Control System (TCS)
205
Steering
206
Power Steering
206
Steering in Emergencies
207
Off-Road Recovery
208
Passing
209
Loss of Control
210
Driving at Night
212
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
213
Driving through Flowing Water
215
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
215
Driving through Deep Standing Water
215
City Driving
216
Freeway Driving
217
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
218
Highway Hypnosis
219
Hill and Mountain Roads
220
Winter Driving
221
Driving on Snow or Ice
222
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
224
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
226
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
226
Loading Your Vehicle
227
Towing
232
Towing Your Vehicle
232
Recreational Vehicle Towing
232
Dolly Towing
233
Dinghy Towing
233
Towing a Trailer
234
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
235
Weight of the Trailer
235
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
236
Safety Chains
237
Driving with a Trailer
237
Trailer Brakes
237
Following Distance
237
Trailer Wiring Harness
237
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
238
Making Turns
238
Driving on Grades
239
Parking on Hills
239
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
240
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
240
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
241
Service
243
Doing Your Own Service Work
244
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
245
Fuel
245
Gasoline Octane
245
Gasoline Specifications
246
California Fuel
246
Additives
246
Fuels in Foreign Countries
247
Filling Your Tank
247
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
250
Checking Things under the Hood
250
Hood Release
251
Engine Compartment Overview
252
Engine Oil
253
When to Add Engine Oil
254
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
254
Engine Oil Additives
256
Engine Oil Life System
257
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
258
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
261
How to Check
262
Engine Coolant
264
What to Use
265
Checking Coolant
265
Radiator Pressure Cap
266
Engine Overheating
266
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
267
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
267
Cooling System
268
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
271
Power Steering Fluid
274
Windshield Washer Fluid
274
Brakes
275
Brake Fluid
275
What to Add
276
Brake Wear
277
Brake Pedal Travel
277
Brake Adjustment
277
Battery
278
Replacing Brake System Parts
278
Vehicle Storage
279
Jump Starting
280
Headlamp Aiming
285
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
286
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
287
Bulb Replacement
288
Halogen Bulbs
288
Headlamps
289
Front Turn Signal Lamps
290
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
290
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
291
Replacement Bulbs
293
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
293
Tires
294
Tire Sidewall Labelling
295
Tire Terminology and Definitions
297
Inflation - Tire Pressure
300
When to Check
301
Check Tire Pressure System
302
Tire Inspection and Rotation
303
When It Is Time for New Tires
304
Buying New Tires
305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
306
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
307
Wheel Replacement
307
Tire Chains
308
If a Tire Goes Flat
309
Changing a Flat Tire
310
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
311
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
312
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
317
Compact Spare Tire
318
Appearance Care
318
Fabric/Carpet
319
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
320
Using Cleaner on Fabric
320
Vinyl
321
Leather
321
Instrument Panel
321
Interior Plastic Components
321
Glass Surfaces
321
Care of Safety Belts
322
Weatherstrips
322
Washing Your Vehicle
322
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
323
Finish Care
323
Windshield and Wiper Blades
323
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
324
Tires
324
Sheet Metal Damage
325
Finish Damage
325
Underbody Maintenance
325
Chemical Paint Spotting
325
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
326
Vehicle Identification
327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
327
Service Parts Identification Label
327
Electrical System
328
Add-On Electrical Equipment
328
Power Windows and Other Power Options
328
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
328
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
329
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
331
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
334
Capacities and Specifications
336
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
337
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
339
Introduction
340
Maintenance Requirements
340
Maintenance Schedule
340
Your Vehicle and the Environment
340
How this Section Is Organized
341
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
342
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
342
Selecting the Right Schedule
343
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
344
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
351
At each Fuel Fill
356
At Least Once a Month
356
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
356
At Least Once a Year
357
Starter Switch Check
358
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
359
Underbody Flushing Service
359
At Least Twice a Year
357
Exhaust System Inspection
360
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
360
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
360
Brake System Inspection
361
Engine Cooling System Inspection
361
Fuel System Inspection
361
Throttle System Inspection
361
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
362
Part E: Maintenance Record
363
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
367
Customer Assistance and Information
368
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
368
Online Owner Center
369
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
370
Customer Assistance Offices
370
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
371
Roadside Assistance Program
372
Canadian Roadside Assistance
373
Courtesy Transportation
373
Scheduling Service Appointments
373
Transportation Options
374
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
375
Additional Program Information
375
Reporting Safety Defects
376
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
376
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
377
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
377
Service Manuals
377
Service Publications Ordering Information
377
Service Bulletins
377
Current and Past Model Order Forms
378
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Buick 2005 LeSabre Specifications
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Brand
Buick
Model
2005 LeSabre
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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