Buick LESABRE 1997 User Manual

Explains the use of caution boxes and safety symbols for warnings.

Details how to adjust manual and power seats, including head restraints.

Explains the importance and proper use of safety belts and the SRS system.

Provides step-by-step instructions for wearing lap-shoulder belts correctly.

Offers guidance on proper safety belt usage for pregnant women.

Explains the function and operation of the vehicle's air bag system.

Covers safety recommendations for children and the use of child restraints.

Explains how to use a vehicle's safety belt extender if needed.

Details how to check and replace safety belt and air bag system parts.

Details ignition keys, door locks, remote entry, and security features.

Covers ignition positions, starting the engine, and break-in procedures.

Explains steering wheel controls, signals, wipers, headlamps, and interior/exterior lighting.

Describes cruise control, traction control, and related warning lights.

Explains the instrument panel layout, gauges, and warning/indicator lights.

Details fan, temperature, mode controls, and auto operation for climate systems.

Explains air conditioning operation, heating, and defogging/defrosting functions.

Covers setting the clock, playing radio, finding stations, and using pushbuttons.

Explains tone/speaker adjustments, playing tapes, and compact disc operation.

Details how to activate, unlock, and disable the radio's theft-deterrent system.

Provides advice on safe driving, anticipating hazards, and maintaining distance.

Explains how alcohol impairs driving skills and increases accident risks.

Covers braking action, stopping distances, and the function of anti-lock brake systems.

Explains how traction control limits wheel spin and its operation.

Offers guidance for driving in rain, wet roads, hydroplaning, and snow/ice.

Covers city driving, freeway driving, and tips for long trips and highway hypnosis.

Provides essential information and safety rules for towing a trailer.

Explains how to use hazard flashers and other warning devices for safety.

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting a vehicle's battery.

Details proper procedures and precautions for towing the vehicle.

Explains how to identify and address engine overheating issues.

Guides on what to do for a flat tire and how to safely change it.

Provides instructions and warnings for using the compact spare tire.

Offers tips on how to get the vehicle out when stuck in difficult conditions.

Covers engine oil, coolant, and other fluid checks and maintenance.

Explains air cleaner replacement and fuel filling procedures.

Details tire inspection, inflation, replacement, and quality grading.

Provides guidance on cleaning interior and exterior surfaces, including fabric and glass.

Covers underbody cleaning, paint finish care, and wheel cleaning.

Explains the electrical system, add-on equipment, and fuse/relay locations.

Lists bulb types, vehicle capacities, and specifications for maintenance.

Explains how to use the short trip/city and long trip/highway maintenance schedules.

Details specific maintenance tasks and intervals for short trip or city driving.

Details specific maintenance tasks and intervals for long trip or highway driving.

Lists owner checks required at different intervals, like fluid levels and tire pressure.

Outlines important inspections recommended for the dealer or service center.

Lists specific fluids and lubricants recommended for vehicle maintenance.

Outlines steps to resolve concerns with dealership management.

Provides phone numbers for US, Canada, and overseas customer relations.

Details Buick Premium and Canadian Roadside Assistance programs.

Explains how to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Information on how to purchase service manuals and other vehicle publications.