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Instrument
Panel
Cluster
The
instrument
panel
cluster
is
designed
to
let
you
know
at
a
glance
how
your
vehicle
is
running.
You
will
know
how
fast
you
are
going,
how
much
fuel
you
have,
and
many
other
things
you
will
need
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
Your
vehicle
has
this
cluster
or
one
very
similar
to
it.
It
includes
indicator
warning
lights
and
gages
that
are
explained
on
the
following
pages.
Be
sure
to
read
about
them.
United
States
uplevel
shown,
Canada
and
base
similar
3-33
170
172
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
3
Using this Manual
3
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seats
7
Power Lumbar
7
Heated and Cooled Seats
9
Memory Seat and Mirrors
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Power Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Rear Seats
15
Center Seat
15
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
15
Safety Belts
16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Lap-Shoulder Belt
29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
31
Safety Belt Pretensioners
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
35
Lap Belt
35
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
58
Airbag System
62
Where Are the Airbags
64
When Should an Airbag Inflate
67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain
69
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
70
Passenger Sensing System
71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Restraint System Check
78
Checking the Restraint Systems
78
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
79
Section 2 Features and Controls
81
Features and Controls
81
Keys
83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
84
Battery Replacement
87
Remote Vehicle Start
88
Doors and Locks
90
Door Locks
90
Power Door Locks
90
Delayed Locking
91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
91
Rear Door Security Locks
92
Lockout Protection
92
Trunk
93
Instrument Panel
93
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
94
Windows
95
Power Windows
96
Sun Visors
97
Theft-Deterrent Systems
97
Content Theft-Deterrent
97
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
98
Disarming with Your Key
98
PASS-Key III+ Operation
99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
100
New Vehicle Break-In
100
Ignition Positions
101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
102
Starting the Engine
102
Engine Coolant Heater
104
Automatic Transmission Operation
105
Parking Brake
107
Shifting into PARK (P)
108
Steering Column Shift Lever
109
Console Shift Lever
109
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
110
Torque Lock
110
Shifting out of PARK (P)
111
Parking over Things that Burn
112
Engine Exhaust
112
Climate Controls
113
Running the Engine While Parked
113
Mirrors
114
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
114
And Compass
114
Compass Variance
115
Compass Operation
116
Compass Calibration
116
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
116
Outside Power Mirrors
117
Park Tilt Mirrors
118
Outside Convex Mirror
118
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror
118
Object Detection Systems
119
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
119
How the System Works
120
Side Blind Zone Alert
121
Lane Departure Warning
124
Onstar System
126
How Onstar Service Works
128
Universal Home Remote System
129
Universal Home Remote System Operation
130
Storage Areas
136
Glove Box
136
Cupholder(S)
136
Front Storage Area
136
Center Console Storage
136
Center Flex Storage Unit
137
Floor Mats
137
Rear Seat Armrest
137
Convenience Net
137
Sunroof
138
Section 3 Instrument Panel
139
Default Chapter
140
Audio System(S)
140
Instrument Panel Overview
142
Hazard Warning Flashers
144
Horn
144
Other Warning Devices
144
Tilt Wheel
144
Heated Steering Wheel
145
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
146
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
146
Flash-To-Pass
147
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
147
Windshield Wipers
147
Rainsense™ II Wipers
148
Windshield Washer
149
Cruise Control
150
Setting Cruise Control
151
Exterior Lamps
152
Wiper Activated Headlamps
153
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
154
Headlamps on Reminder
154
Cornering Lamps
155
Courtesy Lamps
155
Entry Lighting
156
Delayed Entry Lighting
156
Theater Dimming
156
Delayed Exit Lighting
156
Perimeter Lighting
156
Front Reading Lamps
156
Electric Power Management
157
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
157
Battery Run-Down Protection
158
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
158
Ashtray(S)
159
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
155
Fog Lamps
155
Instrument Panel Brightness
155
Climate Controls
159
Climate Control System
159
Defogging and Defrosting
161
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
162
Automatic Operation
163
Rear Window Defogger
167
Outlet Adjustment
168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
168
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
170
Instrument Panel Cluster
171
Speedometer and Odometer
172
Trip Odometer
172
Tachometer
172
Safety Belt Reminders
172
Airbag Readiness Light
173
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
174
Charging System Light
176
Brake System Warning Light
177
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
178
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
178
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
179
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
180
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
180
Lane Departure Warning Light
180
Tire Pressure Light
181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
182
If the Light Is Flashing
183
If the Light Is on Steady
183
Maintenance Schedule
184
Oil Pressure Light
184
Cruise Control Light
185
Fog Lamp Light
185
Highbeam on Light
185
Security Light
185
Driver Information Center (DIC)
186
DIC Operation and Displays
187
Tire Pressure
191
DIC Compass
192
DIC Warnings and Messages
194
Battery Saver Active
195
Check Tire Pressure
195
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
196
Fuel Level Low
197
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
198
Service Air Bag
199
Service Brake System
200
Service Tire Monitor System
201
Service Suspension System
201
Service Theft System
201
Service Transmission
201
Service Vehicle Soon
202
Theft Attempted
202
Traction Control off
203
Trunk Open
203
DIC Vehicle Customization
204
Remote Door Unlock
207
Exit Lighting
208
Easy Exit Seat
210
Factory Settings
211
Fuel Gage
186
Audio System(S)
213
Setting the Time
214
Radio(S)
216
Playing the Radio
217
Finding a Station
218
Setting Preset Stations
218
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
219
Setting the Tone
220
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
220
Finding a Category (Cat) Station
221
Playing a CD
222
Mp3 Format
227
Using an MP3
227
XM Radio Messages
231
Navigation/Radio System
232
Theft-Deterrent Feature
232
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
233
Radio Reception
234
Backglass Antenna
235
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
235
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
237
Driving Your Vehicle
237
Drunk Driving
238
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
238
Braking
239
Control of a Vehicle
239
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
240
Braking in Emergencies
241
Traction Control System (TCS)
241
Stabilitrak ® System
242
Power Steering
243
Panic Brake Assist
243
Steering
243
Steering in Emergencies
244
Off-Road Recovery
245
Passing
245
Loss of Control
246
Driving at Night
247
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
248
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
249
Highway Hypnosis
249
Hill and Mountain Roads
250
Winter Driving
251
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
252
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
254
Loading Your Vehicle
255
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
255
Recreational Vehicle Towing
261
Towing
261
Towing Your Vehicle
261
Towing a Trailer
262
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
263
Weight of the Trailer
263
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
264
Trailer Brakes
265
Trailer Wiring Harness
265
Driving with a Trailer
265
Safety Chains
265
Making Turns
266
Following Distance
266
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
266
Parking on Hills
267
Driving on Grades
267
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
268
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
268
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
269
Service and Appearance Care
269
Service
271
Accessories and Modifications
271
California Proposition 65 Warning
272
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
272
Doing Your Own Service Work
272
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
273
Fuel
273
Gasoline Octane
274
Gasoline Specifications
274
California Fuel
274
Additives
275
Fuels in Foreign Countries
275
Filling the Tank
276
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
278
Checking Things under the Hood
278
Hood Release
279
Engine Compartment Overview
280
Engine Oil
283
When to Add Engine Oil
284
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
285
Engine Oil Life System
286
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
287
What to Do with Used Oil
287
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
288
Automatic Transmission Fluid
289
Checking the Fluid Level
290
Engine Coolant
292
What to Use
293
Radiator Pressure Cap
296
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
296
Engine Overheating
296
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
297
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
298
Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine)
298
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
301
Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine)
304
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
305
Power Steering Fluid
308
Windshield Washer Fluid
309
Adding Washer Fluid
309
Brakes
310
Brake Fluid
310
Brake Wear
312
Brake Pedal Travel
313
Replacing Brake System Parts
313
Brake Adjustment
313
Battery
314
Vehicle Storage
315
Jump Starting
316
Headlamp Aiming
321
Bulb Replacement
324
Halogen Bulbs
324
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
324
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
325
License Plate Lamp
326
Replacement Bulbs
327
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
327
Tires
328
Tire Sidewall Labeling
329
Tire Terminology and Definitions
332
Inflation - Tire Pressure
335
Tire Pressure Monitor System
337
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
338
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
340
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
341
Tire Inspection and Rotation
342
When It Is Time for New Tires
343
Buying New Tires
344
Different Size Tires and Wheels
346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
346
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
348
Wheel Replacement
348
Used Replacement Wheels
349
Tire Chains
350
If a Tire Goes Flat
351
Changing a Flat Tire
352
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
353
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
354
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
360
Appearance Care
362
Compact Spare Tire
362
Interior Cleaning
362
Fabric/Carpet
364
Leather
364
Care of Safety Belts
365
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
365
Weatherstrips
365
Washing Your Vehicle
366
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
366
Finish Care
367
Windshield and Wiper Blades
368
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
368
Tires
369
Sheet Metal Damage
369
Finish Damage
370
Underbody Maintenance
370
Chemical Paint Spotting
370
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
371
Vehicle Identification
372
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
372
Service Parts Identification Label
372
Electrical System
373
Add-On Electrical Equipment
373
Power Windows and Other Power Options
373
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
373
Underhood Fuse Block
374
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
376
Capacities and Specifications
381
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
383
Maintenance Requirements
384
Maintenance Schedule
384
Your Vehicle and the Environment
384
Using the Maintenance Schedule
385
Scheduled Maintenance
386
Additional Required Services
388
Maintenance Footnotes
389
Owner Checks and Services
390
At each Fuel Fill
391
At Least Once a Month
391
At Least Once a Year
392
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
393
Underbody Flushing Service
393
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
394
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
395
Engine Drive Belt Routing
396
Maintenance Record
397
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
401
Customer Assistance Information
401
Customer Assistance and Information
402
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
402
Online Owner Center
405
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
406
Customer Assistance Offices
406
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
407
Roadside Assistance Program
408
Courtesy Transportation
410
Transportation Options
411
Scheduling Service Appointments
410
Collision Damage Repair
412
If a Crash Occurs
413
Reporting Safety Defects
415
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
415
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
415
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
416
Service Bulletins
416
Service Publications Ordering Information
416
Current and Past Model Order Forms
416
Service Manuals
416
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
417
Event Data Recorders
418
Onstar
419
Navigation System
419
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
419
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Buick 2008 Lucerne Specifications
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Brand
Buick
Model
2008 Lucerne
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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