Buick 2005 Terraza User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-16
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-34
Airbag System
......................................... 1-54
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-67
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-24
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-26
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-30
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-41
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-42
HomeLink
®
Wireless Control System
........... 2-44
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-48
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-54
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-25
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-45
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-77
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-37
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-41
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-42
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-46
Tires
...................................................... 5-47
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-77
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-85
Electrical System
...................................... 5-86
Capacities and Specifications
..................... 5-93
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-10
Index
................................................................ 1
2005 Buick Terraza Owner Manual M

Buick 2005 Terraza Specifications

General

Brand	Buick
Model	2005 Terraza
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Explains proper usage, answers questions, and covers special cases like pregnancy.

Child Restraints

Covers types, placement, LATCH system, and securing child restraints.

Airbag System

Explains airbag function, location, passenger sensing, and warnings.

Restraint System Check

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Cruise Control

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explains the meaning and function of various vehicle status indicators.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Covers DIC messages, operation, and customization options.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Provides tips for safe driving, hazard anticipation, and avoiding distractions.

Braking

Covers perception, reaction time, stopping distances, and emergency braking.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Explains how ABS works, using it in emergencies, and its limitations.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Details system operation, limits wheel spin, and when to turn it off.

StabiliTrak® System

Explains stability control, activation messages, and potential failures.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Brakes

Battery

Tires

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step guide for changing a flat tire, including tool usage.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Introduction to maintenance requirements, schedules, and owner checks.

Scheduled Maintenance

Outlines service intervals for Maintenance I and II based on time and mileage.

Additional Required Services

Owner Checks and Services

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants