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Instrument
Panel
Cluster
The
instrument
panel
cluster
is
designed
to
show
how
the
vehicle
is
running.
It
shows
how
fast
the
vehicle
is
going,
how
much
fuel
has
been
used,
and
many
other
things
needed
to
drive
safely
and
economically.
The
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
Super
Model
Shown,
Canada
and
Base
Similar
4-31
194
196
Table of Contents
Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
33
Default Chapter
3
Canadian Owners
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Manual Locks
11
Trunk Release
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Heated Seats
14
Power Lumbar
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belt
15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Interior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Vehicle Features
21
Satellite Radio
22
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
26
Power Outlets
27
Universal Remote System
27
Performance and Maintenance
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
29
Resetting the Oil Life System
29
How Onstar Service Works
31
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
32
Your Responsibility
32
Table of Contents
33
Seats and Restraint System
33
Head Restraints
34
Front Seats
36
Power Seats
37
Memory Seat and Mirrors
40
Easy Exit Seat
41
Reclining Seatbacks
42
Power Reclining Seatbacks
43
Center Seat
45
Rear Seats
46
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
46
Safety Belts
46
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
46
Why Safety Belts Work
47
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
50
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
51
Lap-Shoulder Belt
60
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
65
Lap Belt
66
Safety Belt Extender
67
Child Restraints
67
Older Children
67
Infants and Young Children
71
Child Restraint Systems
75
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
77
Where to Put the Restraint
78
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
80
Top Tether Anchor
81
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
84
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
87
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
90
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
90
Airbag System
94
Where Are the Airbags
97
When Should an Airbag Inflate
99
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
101
How Does an Airbag Restrain
101
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
102
Passenger Sensing System
104
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
109
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
110
Restraint System Check
111
Checking the Restraint Systems
111
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
112
Section 3 Features and Controls
113
Default Chapter
113
Features and Controls
113
Keys
115
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
116
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
117
Battery Replacement
118
Remote Vehicle Start
119
Remote Start Ready
120
Doors and Locks
121
Door Locks
121
Power Door Locks
122
Delayed Locking
122
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
122
Rear Door Security Locks
123
Lockout Protection
123
Trunk
124
Remote Trunk Release
124
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
125
Windows
126
Power Windows
127
Sun Visors
128
Theft-Deterrent Systems
128
Content Theft-Deterrent
128
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
129
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
129
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
131
New Vehicle Break-In
131
Ignition Positions
131
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
132
Starting the Engine
132
Starting Procedure
133
Engine Coolant Heater
134
Automatic Transmission Operation
135
Parking Brake
137
Shifting into Park
138
Steering Column Shift Lever
139
Console Shift Lever
139
Torque Lock
140
Shifting out of Park
141
Parking over Things that Burn
142
Engine Exhaust
142
Running the Vehicle While Parked
143
Mirrors
144
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
144
Compass
144
Outside Power Mirrors
145
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
146
Park Tilt Mirrors
146
Turn Signal Indicator
146
Outside Convex Mirror
147
Outside Heated Mirrors
147
Object Detection Systems
148
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
148
How the System Works
149
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
150
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
154
Universal Home Remote System
156
Universal Home Remote System Operation (with Three Round LED)
156
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
162
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
162
Storage Areas
163
Sunroof
164
Section 4 Instrument Panel
165
Default Chapter
165
Instrument Panel
165
Instrument Panel Overview
167
Hazard Warning Flashers
167
Horn
167
Tilt Wheel
167
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column
168
Heated Steering Wheel
168
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
169
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
169
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
170
Flash-To-Pass
170
Windshield Wipers
170
Rainsense ™ II Wipers
171
Windshield Washer
172
Cruise Control
172
Setting Cruise Control
173
Exterior Lamps
175
Wiper Activated Headlamps
176
Headlamps on Reminder
176
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
176
Fog Lamps
177
Cornering Lamps
177
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
178
Instrument Panel Brightness
178
Courtesy Lamps
178
Entry Lighting
178
Delayed Entry Lighting
178
Theater Dimming
179
Delayed Exit Lighting
179
Perimeter Lighting
179
Front Reading Lamps
179
Electric Power Management
179
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
180
Battery Run-Down Protection
180
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
181
Ashtray(S)
182
Climate Controls
182
Climate Control System
182
Rear Window Defogger
185
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
186
Automatic Operation
187
Manual Operation
188
Outlet Adjustment
192
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
192
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
194
Instrument Panel Cluster
195
Speedometer and Odometer
196
Trip Odometer
196
Tachometer
196
Safety Belt Reminder Light
196
Safety Belt Reminders
196
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
197
Airbag Readiness Light
198
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
199
Charging System Light
200
Brake System Warning Light
200
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
201
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
202
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
203
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
203
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
204
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
204
Tire Pressure Light
205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
206
Oil Pressure Light
208
Maintenance Schedule
209
Security Light
209
Fog Lamp Light
209
Cruise Control Light
209
Highbeam on Light
210
Fuel Gage
210
Driver Information Center (DIC)
211
DIC Operation and Displays
211
Park Assist
215
Side Blind Zone
216
Tire Pressure
216
DIC Compass
217
Compass Calibration
218
DIC Warnings and Messages
219
Battery Saver Active
220
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
221
Fuel Level Low
221
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
222
Service Air Bag
224
Service Brake System
224
Service Suspension System
225
Service Theft System
226
Service Transmission
226
Service Tire Monitor System
226
Service Vehicle Soon
226
Theft Attempted
228
Trunk Open
229
DIC Vehicle Customization
230
Auto Door Unlock
231
Auto Door Lock
231
Remote Door Lock
232
Remote Door Unlock
232
Exit Lighting
233
Approach Lighting
234
Remote Start
237
Audio System(S)
238
Setting the Clock
239
Radio(S)
241
Playing the Radio
242
Finding a Station
243
Radio Messages
246
Playing a CD
247
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
250
Using an MP3
251
XM Radio Messages
255
Voice Recognition
257
Navigation/Radio System
257
Audio System
257
Bluetooth
257
Bluetooth Controls
258
Pairing a Phone
259
Storing Name Tags
260
Deleting Name Tags
262
Making a Call
263
Using the Call Command
264
Using the Re-Dial Command
264
Receiving a Call
265
Call Waiting
265
Ending a Call
265
Transferring a Call
266
Bluetooth System
266
Other Information
268
Theft-Deterrent Feature
268
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
269
Radio Reception
270
Backglass Antenna
271
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
271
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle
273
Default Chapter
273
Driving Your Vehicle
273
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
274
Defensive Driving
274
Drunk Driving
274
Control of a Vehicle
275
Braking
275
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
276
Brake Assist
277
Braking in Emergencies
277
Stabilitrak System
278
Traction Control System (TCS)
278
Power Steering
280
Magnetic Ride Control
280
Steering
280
Steering in Emergencies
281
Off-Road Recovery
282
Passing
282
Loss of Control
282
Driving at Night
284
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
285
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
286
Highway Hypnosis
286
Hill and Mountain Roads
287
Winter Driving
288
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
290
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
291
Loading the Vehicle
291
Towing
297
Towing Your Vehicle
297
Recreational Vehicle Towing
298
Dinghy Towing
298
Dolly Towing
299
Towing a Trailer
300
Pulling a Trailer
301
Weight of the Trailer
301
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
302
Driving with a Trailer
303
Making Turns
304
Following Distance
304
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
304
Parking on Hills
305
Driving on Grades
305
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
306
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
306
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
306
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
307
Service and Appearance Care
307
Service
309
Accessories and Modifications
309
California Proposition 65 Warning
310
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
310
Doing Your Own Service Work
310
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
311
Fuel
311
Gasoline Octane
312
Gasoline Specifications
312
California Fuel
312
Additives
313
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
314
Fuels in Foreign Countries
315
Filling the Tank
316
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
318
The Hood
318
Hood Release
319
Engine Compartment Overview
320
Engine Oil
323
When to Add Engine Oil
324
Cold Temperature Operation
325
Engine Oil Life System
326
When to Change Engine Oil
326
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
327
What to Do with Used Oil
327
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
328
Automatic Transmission Fluid
329
Checking the Fluid Level
330
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
331
Cooling System
332
Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine)
334
Checking Coolant
335
Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine)
338
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
339
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
340
Engine Overheating
341
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
342
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
342
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
343
Power Steering Fluid
344
Windshield Washer Fluid
345
Adding Washer Fluid
345
Brakes
346
Brake Fluid
346
Brake Wear
348
Brake Adjustment
349
Battery
350
Vehicle Storage
351
Jump Starting
352
Checking Things under
318
Headlamp Aiming
357
Bulb Replacement
360
Halogen Bulbs
360
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps
360
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
362
License Plate Lamp
363
Replacement Bulbs
363
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
363
Tires
365
Tire Sidewall Labeling
366
Tire Terminology and Definitions
369
Inflation - Tire Pressure
372
How to Check
373
Tire Pressure Monitor System
373
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
374
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
376
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
376
Tire Inspection and Rotation
378
When It Is Time for New Tires
379
Buying New Tires
380
Different Size Tires and Wheels
382
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
382
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
384
Wheel Replacement
384
Used Replacement Wheels
385
Tire Chains
386
If a Tire Goes Flat
387
Tire Sealant
389
Punctured Tire
390
Not Punctured
393
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
395
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage
395
Changing a Flat Tire
396
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
397
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
398
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
403
Compact Spare Tire
405
Appearance Care
406
Interior Cleaning
406
Fabric/Carpet
407
Leather
408
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
409
Care of Safety Belts
409
Weatherstrips
409
Washing Your Vehicle
410
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
410
Finish Care
410
Windshield and Wiper Blades
411
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
412
Tires
413
Sheet Metal Damage
413
Finish Damage
413
Underbody Maintenance
413
Chemical Paint Spotting
413
Vehicle Identification
414
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
414
Service Parts Identification Label
414
Electrical System
414
Add-On Electrical Equipment
414
Power Windows and Other Power Options
415
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
415
Underhood Fuse Block
415
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
418
Capacities and Specifications
423
Maintenance Schedule
426
Introduction
426
Scheduled Maintenance
427
Additional Required Services
429
Owner Checks and Services
432
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
433
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
434
Maintenance Replacement Parts
435
Engine Drive Belt Routing
436
Maintenance Record
437
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
441
Default Chapter
441
Customer Assistance Information
441
Customer Assistance and Information
442
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
442
Online Owner Center
445
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
446
Customer Assistance Offices
446
Calling for Assistance
447
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
447
Roadside Assistance Program
447
Services Provided
448
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
448
Scheduling Service Appointments
449
Courtesy Transportation Program
450
Collision Damage Repair
451
Repair Facility
452
Insuring Your Vehicle
452
If a Crash Occurs
453
Reporting Safety Defects
454
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
454
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
455
Service Manuals
455
Owner Information
455
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
455
Service Publications Ordering Information
455
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
456
Event Data Recorders
457
Onstar
458
Navigation System
458
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
458
Radio Frequency Statement
458
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Buick 2010 Lucerne Specifications
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Brand
Buick
Model
2010 Lucerne
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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