Buick Lucerne 2010

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Fuses Usage

1 Engine Control Module (ECM), Crank

2 Fuel Injectors Odd

3 Fuel Injectors Even

4 Air Conditioning Clutch

Fuses Usage

5 Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid

6 Oxygen Sensor

7 Emission Device

8 Transmission, Ignition 1

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Canadian Owners3
Vehicle Symbols4
Index5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Vehicle Start10
Canceling a Remote Start11
Trunk Release11
Seat Adjustment12
Power Reclining Seatbacks13
Head Restraint Adjustment14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag15
Mirror Adjustment15
Exterior Mirrors15
Interior Mirror16
Steering Wheel Adjustment16
Interior Lighting17
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Vehicle Features20
Storing a Favorite Station21
Portable Audio Devices22
Steering Wheel Controls22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist26
Power Outlets26
Performance and Maintenance27
Universal Remote System27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy29
Resetting the Oil Life System29
How Onstar Service Works31
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls32
Your Responsibility32
Table of Contents33
Seats and Restraint System33
Head Restraints34
Front Seats36
Heated Seats36
Heated and Ventilated Seats38
Memory Seat and Mirrors39
Reclining Seatbacks40
Center Seat43
Rear Seats44
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door44
Safety Belts44
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone44
Why Safety Belts Work45
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts48
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly49
Lap-Shoulder Belt58
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides61
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy63
Lap Belt64
Safety Belt Extender65
Child Restraints65
Older Children65
Infants and Young Children68
Child Restraint Systems72
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint73
Where to Put the Restraint74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children75
Position75
Top Tether Anchor76
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System78
Seat Position81
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front84
Center Front Seat Position84
Right Front Seat Position84
Airbag System88
Where Are the Airbags91
When Should an Airbag Inflate93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate96
How Does an Airbag Restrain96
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates97
Passenger Sensing System99
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle104
Vehicle104
Restraint System Check106
Checking the Restraint Systems106
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a107
Features and Controls109
Keys111
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System112
Operation112
Battery Replacement114
Remote Vehicle Start115
Remote Start Ready116
Doors and Locks117
Door Locks117
Power Door Locks118
Delayed Locking118
Programmable Automatic Door Locks118
Rear Door Security Locks119
Lockout Protection120
Trunk120
Remote Trunk Release121
Emergency Trunk Release Handle121
Windows122
Power Windows123
Sun Visors124
Theft-Deterrent Systems124
Content Theft-Deterrent124
PASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer125
Immobilizer Operation125
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle127
New Vehicle Break-In127
Ignition Positions128
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)129
Starting Procedure129
Starting the Engine129
Engine Coolant Heater131
Automatic Transmission Operation132
Parking Brake134
Shifting into Park135
Steering Column Shift Lever136
Console Shift Lever136
Torque Lock137
Shifting out of Park138
Parking over Things that Burn138
Engine Exhaust139
Running the Vehicle While Parked140
Mirrors141
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror141
Compass141
Compass Variance142
Outside Power Mirrors143
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror143
Turn Signal Indicator143
Park Tilt Mirrors144
Outside Convex Mirror144
Outside Heated Mirrors144
Object Detection Systems145
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)145
Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)147
How the System Works148
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)150
Universal Home Remote System152
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons158
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons158
Storage Areas159
Glove Box159
Front Storage Area159
Sunroof160
Instrument Panel161
Instrument Panel Overview163
Hazard Warning Flashers163
Horn163
Tilt Wheel163
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering164
Steering Column164
Heated Steering Wheel164
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever165
Turn and Lane-Change Signals165
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer166
Flash-To-Pass166
Windshield Wipers166
Rainsense167
II Wipers167
Rainsense II Wipers167
Windshield Washer168
Cruise Control169
Exterior Lamps172
Wiper Activated Headlamps173
Headlamps on Reminder173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)173
Fog Lamps174
Cornering Lamps174
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver174
Instrument Panel Brightness174
Courtesy Lamps175
Entry Lighting175
Delayed Entry Lighting175
Theater Dimming175
Delayed Exit Lighting175
Perimeter Lighting175
Front Reading Lamps175
Electric Power Management176
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver176
Battery Run-Down Protection177
Accessory Power Outlet(S)177
Ashtray(S)178
Climate Controls178
Climate Control System178
Rear Window Defogger181
Dual Automatic Climate Control System182
Automatic Operation183
Manual Operation184
Outlet Adjustment187
Passenger Compartment Air Filter188
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators190
Instrument Panel Cluster190
Speedometer and Odometer192
Trip Odometer192
Tachometer192
Safety Belt Reminder Light192
Safety Belt Reminders192
Airbag Readiness Light193
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator194
Charging System Light195
Brake System Warning Light196
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light197
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning198
Stabilitrak Indicator Light199
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light199
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light200
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge200
Tire Pressure Light201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp201
Oil Pressure Light204
Security Light205
Fog Lamp Light205
Cruise Control Light205
Highbeam on Light205
Fuel Gauge206
Driver Information Center (DIC)207
DIC Operation and Displays207
Park Assist210
Side Blind Zone211
Tire Pressure211
DIC Compass213
Compass Calibration214
DIC Warnings and Messages215
Engine Overheated Stop Engine216
Fuel Level Low217
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine218
Service Air Bag219
Service Brake System220
Service Theft System221
Service Tire Monitor System221
Service Suspension System221
Service Transmission222
Service Vehicle Soon222
Theft Attempted223
Trunk Open224
DIC Vehicle Customization225
Display Language226
Remote Door Lock227
Remote Door Unlock228
Exit Lighting229
Approach Lighting229
Remote Start233
Factory Settings233
Audio System(S)234
Setting the Clock235
Radio(S)237
Playing the Radio237
Finding a Station238
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite239
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)240
Radio Messages242
Playing a CD242
XM Satellite Radio Service242
Care of Cds245
Care of the CD Player245
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack246
Using an MP3247
XM Radio Messages252
Voice Recognition253
Navigation/Radio System253
Bluetooth253
Pairing a Phone255
Storing Name Tags256
Deleting Name Tags258
Making a Call259
Receiving a Call261
Call Waiting261
Transferring a Call262
Other Information264
Theft-Deterrent Feature264
Audio Steering Wheel Controls265
Radio Reception266
Backglass Antenna267
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System267
Driving Your Vehicle269
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle270
Defensive Driving270
Drunk Driving270
Control of a Vehicle271
Braking271
Antilock Brake System (ABS)272
Brake Assist273
Braking in Emergencies273
Stabilitrak System274
Traction Control System (TCS)274
Magnetic Ride Control276
Steering276
Steering in Emergencies277
Off-Road Recovery278
Passing278
Loss of Control278
Driving at Night280
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads280
Before Leaving on a Long Trip281
Highway Hypnosis282
Hill and Mountain Roads282
Winter Driving283
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice286
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out286
Loading the Vehicle287
Towing292
Towing Your Vehicle292
Recreational Vehicle Towing293
Dinghy Towing293
Dolly Towing294
Towing a Trailer295
Pulling a Trailer296
Weight of the Trailer296
Weight of the Trailer Tongue297
Safety Chains298
Trailer Brakes298
Driving with a Trailer299
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer300
Parking on Hills300
Driving on Grades300
Maintenance When Trailer Towing301
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing301
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing301
Service and Appearance Care303
Service305
Accessories and Modifications305
California Proposition 65 Warning306
California Perchlorate Materials306
Requirements306
Doing Your Own Service Work306
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the307
Fuel307
Gasoline Octane308
Gasoline Specifications308
California Fuel308
Additives309
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)310
Fuels in Foreign Countries311
Filling the Tank312
Filling a Portable Fuel Container314
Checking Things under the Hood314
Hood Release315
Engine Compartment Overview316
Engine Oil319
When to Add Engine Oil320
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use321
Cold Temperature Operation321
Engine Oil Life System322
When to Change Engine Oil322
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter323
Automatic Transmission Fluid325
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid327
Cooling System328
Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine)329
What to Use330
Checking Coolant331
Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine)333
Recovery Tank335
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator336
Engine Overheating337
Overheated Engine Protection339
Operating Mode339
Power Steering Fluid340
Windshield Washer Fluid341
Adding Washer Fluid341
Brakes342
Brake Fluid342
What to Add342
Brake Wear343
Battery344
Brake Adjustment344
Vehicle Storage346
Jump Starting346
Headlamp Aiming351
Bulb Replacement354
Halogen Bulbs354
Sidemarker Lamps354
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps356
License Plate Lamp357
Replacement Bulbs357
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement357
Tires359
Tire Sidewall Labeling360
Tire Size363
Tire Terminology and Definitions364
Inflation - Tire Pressure367
How to Check368
Tire Pressure Monitor System368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation369
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message371
Tpms Sensor Matching Process372
Tire Inspection and Rotation373
When It Is Time for New Tires375
Buying New Tires376
Different Size Tires and Wheels378
Uniform Tire Quality Grading378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance380
Wheel Replacement380
Used Replacement Wheels381
Tire Chains382
If a Tire Goes Flat383
Tire Sealant386
Not Punctured389
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister391
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit392
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage392
Changing a Flat Tire392
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools394
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools400
Compact Spare Tire402
Appearance Care403
Interior Cleaning403
Fabric/Carpet404
Leather405
Care of Safety Belts406
Weatherstrips406
Washing Your Vehicle406
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses407
Finish Care407
Windshield and Wiper Blades408
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels408
And Trim408
Tires409
Sheet Metal Damage409
Finish Damage410
Underbody Maintenance410
Chemical Paint Spotting410
Vehicle Identification411
Engine Identification411
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)411
Service Parts Identification Label411
Electrical System412
Add-On Electrical Equipment412
Power Windows and Other Power Options412
Fuses and Circuit Breakers412
Underhood Fuse Block412
Rear Underseat Fuse Block415
Capacities and Specifications420
Maintenance Schedule424
Introduction424
Scheduled Maintenance425
Additional Required Services427
Owner Checks and Services430
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants431
Maintenance Replacement Parts433
Engine Drive Belt Routing434
Maintenance Record435
Customer Assistance and Information440
Customer Satisfaction Procedure440
Online Owner Center443
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)444
P.O. Box444
Customer Assistance Offices444
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program445
Roadside Assistance Program446
Calling for Assistance446
Services Provided447
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance447
Scheduling Service Appointments449
Courtesy Transportation Program449
Transportation Options450
Additional Program Information450
Collision Damage Repair451
Insuring Your Vehicle452
If a Crash Occurs452
Reporting Safety Defects454
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States454
Detroit, MI455
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors455
Service Publications Ordering Information455
Owner Information456
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy457
Event Data Recorders457
Onstar458
Navigation System458
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)458
Radio Frequency Statement458
Securing a Child Restraint471

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