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W
ARNING:
Children
who
are
up
against,
or
very
close
to,
any
airbag
when
it
inflates
can
be
seriously
injured
or
killed.
Airbags
plus
lap-shoulder
belts
offer
protection
for
adults
and
older
children,
but
not
for
young
children
and
infants.
Neither
the
vehicle's
safety
belt
system
nor
its
airbag
system
is
designed
for
them.
Y
oung
children
and
infants
need
the
protection
that
a
child
restraint
system
can
provide.
Always
secure
children
properly
in
your
vehicle.
T
o
read
how
,
see
Older
Children
on
page
2
‑
33
or
Infants
and
Y
oung
Children
on
page
2
‑
36
.
There
is
an
airbag
readiness
light
on
the
instrument
panel
cluster,
which
shows
the
airbag
symbol.
The
system
checks
the
airbag
electrical
system
for
malfunctions.
The
light
tells
you
if
there
is
an
electrical
problem.
See
Airbag
Readiness
Light
on
page
4
‑
33
for
more
information.
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Table of Contents
Canadian Owners
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Index
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Trunk Release
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Power Reclining Seatbacks
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
15
Mirror Adjustment
15
Exterior Mirrors
15
Interior Mirror
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Vehicle Features
20
Storing a Favorite Station
21
Portable Audio Devices
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
26
Power Outlets
26
Performance and Maintenance
27
Universal Remote System
27
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
Heated Seats
36
Heated and Ventilated Seats
38
Memory Seat and Mirrors
39
Reclining Seatbacks
40
Center Seat
43
Rear Seats
44
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
44
Safety Belts
44
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
44
Why Safety Belts Work
45
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
48
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
49
Lap-Shoulder Belt
58
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
61
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
63
Lap Belt
64
Safety Belt Extender
65
Child Restraints
65
Older Children
65
Infants and Young Children
68
Child Restraint Systems
72
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
73
Where to Put the Restraint
74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
75
Position
75
Top Tether Anchor
76
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
78
Seat Position
81
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
84
Center Front Seat Position
84
Right Front Seat Position
84
Airbag System
88
Where Are the Airbags
91
When Should an Airbag Inflate
93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
96
How Does an Airbag Restrain
96
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
97
Passenger Sensing System
99
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
104
Vehicle
104
Restraint System Check
106
Checking the Restraint Systems
106
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a
107
Features and Controls
109
Keys
111
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
112
Operation
112
Battery Replacement
114
Remote Vehicle Start
115
Remote Start Ready
116
Doors and Locks
117
Door Locks
117
Power Door Locks
118
Delayed Locking
118
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
118
Rear Door Security Locks
119
Lockout Protection
120
Trunk
120
Remote Trunk Release
121
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
121
Windows
122
Power Windows
123
Sun Visors
124
Theft-Deterrent Systems
124
Content Theft-Deterrent
124
PASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer
125
Immobilizer Operation
125
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
127
New Vehicle Break-In
127
Ignition Positions
128
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
129
Starting Procedure
129
Starting the Engine
129
Engine Coolant Heater
131
Automatic Transmission Operation
132
Parking Brake
134
Shifting into Park
135
Steering Column Shift Lever
136
Console Shift Lever
136
Torque Lock
137
Shifting out of Park
138
Parking over Things that Burn
138
Engine Exhaust
139
Running the Vehicle While Parked
140
Mirrors
141
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
141
Compass
141
Compass Variance
142
Outside Power Mirrors
143
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
143
Turn Signal Indicator
143
Park Tilt Mirrors
144
Outside Convex Mirror
144
Outside Heated Mirrors
144
Object Detection Systems
145
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
145
Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
147
How the System Works
148
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
150
Universal Home Remote System
152
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
158
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
158
Storage Areas
159
Glove Box
159
Front Storage Area
159
Sunroof
160
Instrument Panel
161
Instrument Panel Overview
163
Hazard Warning Flashers
163
Horn
163
Tilt Wheel
163
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
164
Steering Column
164
Heated Steering Wheel
164
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
165
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
165
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
166
Flash-To-Pass
166
Windshield Wipers
166
Rainsense
167
II Wipers
167
Rainsense II Wipers
167
Windshield Washer
168
Cruise Control
169
Exterior Lamps
172
Wiper Activated Headlamps
173
Headlamps on Reminder
173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
173
Fog Lamps
174
Cornering Lamps
174
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
174
Instrument Panel Brightness
174
Courtesy Lamps
175
Entry Lighting
175
Delayed Entry Lighting
175
Theater Dimming
175
Delayed Exit Lighting
175
Perimeter Lighting
175
Front Reading Lamps
175
Electric Power Management
176
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
176
Battery Run-Down Protection
177
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
177
Ashtray(S)
178
Climate Controls
178
Climate Control System
178
Rear Window Defogger
181
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
182
Automatic Operation
183
Manual Operation
184
Outlet Adjustment
187
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
188
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
190
Instrument Panel Cluster
190
Speedometer and Odometer
192
Trip Odometer
192
Tachometer
192
Safety Belt Reminder Light
192
Safety Belt Reminders
192
Airbag Readiness Light
193
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
194
Charging System Light
195
Brake System Warning Light
196
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
197
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
198
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
199
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
199
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
200
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
200
Tire Pressure Light
201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
201
Oil Pressure Light
204
Security Light
205
Fog Lamp Light
205
Cruise Control Light
205
Highbeam on Light
205
Fuel Gauge
206
Driver Information Center (DIC)
207
DIC Operation and Displays
207
Park Assist
210
Side Blind Zone
211
Tire Pressure
211
DIC Compass
213
Compass Calibration
214
DIC Warnings and Messages
215
Engine Overheated Stop Engine
216
Fuel Level Low
217
Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
218
Service Air Bag
219
Service Brake System
220
Service Theft System
221
Service Tire Monitor System
221
Service Suspension System
221
Service Transmission
222
Service Vehicle Soon
222
Theft Attempted
223
Trunk Open
224
DIC Vehicle Customization
225
Display Language
226
Remote Door Lock
227
Remote Door Unlock
228
Exit Lighting
229
Approach Lighting
229
Remote Start
233
Factory Settings
233
Audio System(S)
234
Setting the Clock
235
Radio(S)
237
Playing the Radio
237
Finding a Station
238
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
239
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
240
Radio Messages
242
Playing a CD
242
XM Satellite Radio Service
242
Care of Cds
245
Care of the CD Player
245
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
246
Using an MP3
247
XM Radio Messages
252
Voice Recognition
253
Navigation/Radio System
253
Bluetooth
253
Pairing a Phone
255
Storing Name Tags
256
Deleting Name Tags
258
Making a Call
259
Receiving a Call
261
Call Waiting
261
Transferring a Call
262
Other Information
264
Theft-Deterrent Feature
264
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
265
Radio Reception
266
Backglass Antenna
267
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
267
Driving Your Vehicle
269
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
270
Defensive Driving
270
Drunk Driving
270
Control of a Vehicle
271
Braking
271
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
272
Brake Assist
273
Braking in Emergencies
273
Stabilitrak System
274
Traction Control System (TCS)
274
Magnetic Ride Control
276
Steering
276
Steering in Emergencies
277
Off-Road Recovery
278
Passing
278
Loss of Control
278
Driving at Night
280
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
280
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
281
Highway Hypnosis
282
Hill and Mountain Roads
282
Winter Driving
283
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice
286
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
286
Loading the Vehicle
287
Towing
292
Towing Your Vehicle
292
Recreational Vehicle Towing
293
Dinghy Towing
293
Dolly Towing
294
Towing a Trailer
295
Pulling a Trailer
296
Weight of the Trailer
296
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
297
Safety Chains
298
Trailer Brakes
298
Driving with a Trailer
299
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
300
Parking on Hills
300
Driving on Grades
300
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
301
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
301
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
301
Service and Appearance Care
303
Service
305
Accessories and Modifications
305
California Proposition 65 Warning
306
California Perchlorate Materials
306
Requirements
306
Doing Your Own Service Work
306
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
307
Fuel
307
Gasoline Octane
308
Gasoline Specifications
308
California Fuel
308
Additives
309
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
310
Fuels in Foreign Countries
311
Filling the Tank
312
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
314
Checking Things under the Hood
314
Hood Release
315
Engine Compartment Overview
316
Engine Oil
319
When to Add Engine Oil
320
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
321
Cold Temperature Operation
321
Engine Oil Life System
322
When to Change Engine Oil
322
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
323
Automatic Transmission Fluid
325
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
327
Cooling System
328
Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine)
329
What to Use
330
Checking Coolant
331
Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine)
333
Recovery Tank
335
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
336
Engine Overheating
337
Overheated Engine Protection
339
Operating Mode
339
Power Steering Fluid
340
Windshield Washer Fluid
341
Adding Washer Fluid
341
Brakes
342
Brake Fluid
342
What to Add
342
Brake Wear
343
Battery
344
Brake Adjustment
344
Vehicle Storage
346
Jump Starting
346
Headlamp Aiming
351
Bulb Replacement
354
Halogen Bulbs
354
Sidemarker Lamps
354
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
356
License Plate Lamp
357
Replacement Bulbs
357
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
357
Tires
359
Tire Sidewall Labeling
360
Tire Size
363
Tire Terminology and Definitions
364
Inflation - Tire Pressure
367
How to Check
368
Tire Pressure Monitor System
368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
369
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
371
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
372
Tire Inspection and Rotation
373
When It Is Time for New Tires
375
Buying New Tires
376
Different Size Tires and Wheels
378
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
380
Wheel Replacement
380
Used Replacement Wheels
381
Tire Chains
382
If a Tire Goes Flat
383
Tire Sealant
386
Not Punctured
389
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
391
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
392
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage
392
Changing a Flat Tire
392
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
394
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
400
Compact Spare Tire
402
Appearance Care
403
Interior Cleaning
403
Fabric/Carpet
404
Leather
405
Care of Safety Belts
406
Weatherstrips
406
Washing Your Vehicle
406
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
407
Finish Care
407
Windshield and Wiper Blades
408
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
408
And Trim
408
Tires
409
Sheet Metal Damage
409
Finish Damage
410
Underbody Maintenance
410
Chemical Paint Spotting
410
Vehicle Identification
411
Engine Identification
411
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
411
Service Parts Identification Label
411
Electrical System
412
Add-On Electrical Equipment
412
Power Windows and Other Power Options
412
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
412
Underhood Fuse Block
412
Rear Underseat Fuse Block
415
Capacities and Specifications
420
Maintenance Schedule
424
Introduction
424
Scheduled Maintenance
425
Additional Required Services
427
Owner Checks and Services
430
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
431
Maintenance Replacement Parts
433
Engine Drive Belt Routing
434
Maintenance Record
435
Customer Assistance and Information
440
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
440
Online Owner Center
443
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
444
P.O. Box
444
Customer Assistance Offices
444
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
445
Roadside Assistance Program
446
Calling for Assistance
446
Services Provided
447
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
447
Scheduling Service Appointments
449
Courtesy Transportation Program
449
Transportation Options
450
Additional Program Information
450
Collision Damage Repair
451
Insuring Your Vehicle
452
If a Crash Occurs
452
Reporting Safety Defects
454
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
454
Detroit, MI
455
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
455
Service Publications Ordering Information
455
Owner Information
456
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
457
Event Data Recorders
457
Onstar
458
Navigation System
458
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
458
Radio Frequency Statement
458
Securing a Child Restraint
471
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Buick Lucerne 2010 Specifications
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Brand
Buick
Model
Lucerne 2010
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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