2009 Buick Lucerne Owners Manual

Download PDF Manual
Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided (cid:129) Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar®. For security reasons, the driver must present identiﬁcation before this service is given. 7-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. Legal ﬁnes. (cid:129) Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. Services Speciﬁc to Canadian Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required. Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. There is a six request limit per year. Additional travel information is also available. Allow three weeks for delivery. Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. (cid:129) Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility. 7-9 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair. Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada) and extended powertrain, and hybrid speciﬁc warranty in both the U.S. and Canada. Several courtesy transportation options are available to assist in reducing your inconvenience when warranty repairs are required. Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation. Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes one-way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters of the dealer’s area. 7-10 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. 7-11 Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. 7-12 Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. (cid:129) Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 7-13 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. 7-14 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. (cid:129) Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C., 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from safercar.gov. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-15 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee 7-16 Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:129) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened (cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal (cid:129) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. 7-17 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-46 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. 7-18 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power ............................................ 2-22 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-20 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-77 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance ................................................. 6-6 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ............................ 5-98 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 Air Conditioning .............................................. 3-22 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment .................... 3-32 Airbag Readiness Light .......................................... 3-38 Airbag System ................................................ 1-62 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-77 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-69 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-71 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-76 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-69 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........ 1-70 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-67 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-64 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-39 Antenna Backglass ................................................. 3-112 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..................................................... 3-112 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-4 ............................................. 3-41 Warning Light Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-94 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-92 Chemical Paint Spotting ............................... 5-96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-93 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-90 Finish Care ................................................. 5-93 Finish Damage ............................................ 5-96 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-91 Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-89 Leather ...................................................... 5-91 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 5-95 Tires .......................................................... 5-95 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-96 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-92 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-92 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-94 Ashtray(s) ...................................................... 3-21 Assistance Program, Roadside ........................... 7-7 Audio System ................................................. 3-80 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-110 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .............................. 3-97 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-112 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-83 Audio Systems Radio Reception ........................................ 3-111 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-109 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-23 Operation ................................................... 2-24 Backglass Antenna ........................................ 3-112 Battery .......................................................... 5-43 Electric Power Management .......................... 3-19 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-17 Inadvertent Power Saver .............................. 3-20 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-20 Belt Routing, Engine ....................................... 6-14 Bluetooth® ..................................................... 3-98 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-40 Brakes .......................................................... 5-40 Antilock ....................................................... 4-4 Parking ...................................................... 2-27 System Warning Light .................................. 3-40 Braking ........................................................... 4-4 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-20 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-55 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-17 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-52 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-49 Headlamps ................................................. 5-52 License Plate Lamps .................................... 5-55 Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps ....................... 5-54 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-52 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-72 Calibration ..................................... 1-13, 2-34, 3-57 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ................. 5-4 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 California Proposition 65 Warning ....................... 5-4 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-106 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust ........................................... 2-32 Trunk ......................................................... 2-13 Winter Driving ............................................. 4-15 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-92 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-92 Center Console Storage ................................... 2-56 Center Flex Storage Unit ................................. 2-56 Center Seat ................................................... 1-13 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-77 Charging System Light .................................... 3-40 Check Engine Lamp .............................................. 3-45 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................... 5-96 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-39 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-48 Older Children ............................................. 1-35 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-55 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ........................ 1-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-58 Systems ..................................................... 1-43 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-46 Circuit Breakers .............................................. 5-98 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-94 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-93 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-90 Finish Care ................................................. 5-93 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ................................................. 5-91 Interior ....................................................... 5-89 Leather ...................................................... 5-91 Tires .......................................................... 5-95 Underbody Maintenance ............................... 5-96 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-92 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-92 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-94 Climate Control System ................................... 3-22 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-32 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-26 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-81 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-12 Compact Spare Tire ........................................ 5-88 Compass ....................................... 1-13, 2-34, 3-57 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-17 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-56 Coolant Engine ............................................... 5-27, 5-31 Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-44 Engine Temperature Warning Light ................. 3-44 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-35 Cooled Seats ................................................... 1-8 Cooling System .............................................. 5-26 Cornering Lamps ............................................ 3-17 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-18 Courtesy Transportation ................................... 7-10 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-12 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-49 Cupholders .................................................... 2-56 Customer Assistance ......................................... 7-6 Offices ......................................................... 7-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ........................... 7-6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ........................ 7-2 Damage Repair, Collision ................................. 7-12 Data Recorders Event ......................................................... 7-17 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......................... 3-16 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Entry Lighting ..................................... 3-18 Delayed Exit Lighting ....................................... 3-18 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-11 DIC Compass ................................................. 3-57 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-92 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Door Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Door Locks ....................................... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-51 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-52 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-70 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-60 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-11 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-13 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunk .......................................................... 4-3 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-13 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-14 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-12 Loss of Control ........................................... 4-10 Off-Road Recovery ........................................ 4-9 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-18 Winter ........................................................ 4-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ......................... 4-2 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-26 E E85 Fuel ......................................................... 5-8 EDR ............................................................. 7-17 Electrical Equipment Add-On Equipment ...................................... 5-98 Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-98 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...... 5-98 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-101 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-98 Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-18 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-19 Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ........... 3-45 Compartment Overview ................................ 5-14 Coolant .............................................. 5-27, 5-31 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-44 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ................ 3-44 Cooling System ........................................... 5-26 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-32 Oil ............................................................. 5-17 Oil Life System ........................................... 5-20 Engine (cont.) Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-37 Overheating ................................................ 5-36 Starting ...................................................... 2-22 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-17 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-35 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-15 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-17 Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-21 Finish Damage ............................................... 5-96 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-78 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-79 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-86 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-23 Power Steering ........................................... 5-38 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-39 Fog Lamp Fog ........................................................... 3-17 Fog Lamp Light .............................................. 3-49 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-56 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 5-8 Economy Driving ........................................... 4-2 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-12 Filling the Tank ........................................... 5-10 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-9 Gage ......................................................... 3-50 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-98 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ......................... 5-101 Underhood Fuse Block ................................. 5-98 Speedometer .............................................. 3-36 Tachometer ................................................. 3-36 Heated Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-44 Fuel .......................................................... 3-50 Trip Odometer ............................................. 3-36 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-49 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-6 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-56 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-7 Halogen Bulbs ................................................ 5-52 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-2 Headlamp Aiming ....................................................... 5-49 Headlamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-52 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..................... 3-16 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-9 On Reminder .............................................. 3-16 Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-16 Steering Wheel ............................................. 3-7 Heated Seats ............................................ 1-7, 1-8 Heater ........................................................... 3-22 Engine Coolant ........................................... 2-23 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-50 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-13 Fuses Gage Gages Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-14 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-13 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-19 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-21 Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ....................... 3-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-39 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-64 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-17 Cluster ....................................................... 3-35 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Introduction ...................................................... 6-2 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-44 Keyless Entry, Remote Operation ........................ 2-5 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-58 Lamp Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-45 Lamps Cornering ................................................... 3-17 Courtesy .................................................... 3-18 Daytime Running (DRL) ................................ 3-16 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-17 Front Reading ............................................. 3-19 License Plate .............................................. 5-55 Taillamps and Back-Up ................................. 5-54 Lane Departure Warning .................................. 2-44 Lane Departure Warning Light .......................... 3-43 Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-34 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-28 LATCH System for Child Restraints ................... 1-48 Lighting Delayed Entry ............................................. 3-18 Delayed Exit ............................................... 3-18 Entry ......................................................... 3-18 Perimeter ................................................... 3-18 Theater Dimming ......................................... 3-18 Lights Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-38 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ............ 3-41 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-40 Charging System ......................................... 3-40 Lights (cont.) Cruise Control ............................................. 3-49 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ............. 3-44 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Fog Lamp .................................................. 3-49 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-50 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-9 Lane Departure Warning ............................... 3-43 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-48 On Reminder .............................................. 3-16 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-39 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-37 Security ..................................................... 3-49 StabiliTrak® Indicator .................................... 3-42 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-45 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-42 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-18 Locks Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-11 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12 Power Door ................................................ 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-12 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-10 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ............. 1-48 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-6 Magnetic Ride Control ....................................... 4-8 Maintenance Footnotes ..................................................... 6-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-13 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................... 3-45 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors .................................. 1-9 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-60 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-34 Manual Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ............................................ 1-13 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-36 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-37 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-37 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-36 Park Tilt ..................................................... 2-37 MP3 ............................................................. 3-92 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-18 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................. 3-97 Convenience ............................................... 2-56 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-20 Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...... 2-40 Odometer ...................................................... 3-36 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-36 Off-Road Recovery ..................................................... 4-9 Engine ....................................................... 5-17 Engine Oil Life System ................................. 5-20 Pressure Light ............................................. 3-48 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-35 Net Oil Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-5 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-46 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-50 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-32 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 3-20 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-36 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-37 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-37 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-36 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......................................... 5-37 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-8 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Paint, Damage ............................................... 5-96 Park Shifting Into ................................................ 2-28 ............................................ 2-31 Shifting Out of Park Aid ........................................................ 2-38 Park Tilt Mirrors .............................................. 2-37 Parking Assist ........................................................ 2-38 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-32 Parking Brake ................................................ 2-27 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-39 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-32 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-71 Passing ......................................................... 4-10 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................... 2-19 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ..................................................... 5-4 Perimeter Lighting ........................................... 3-18 Phone Bluetooth® .................................................. 3-98 Power Door Locks ................................................. 2-11 Electrical System ......................................... 5-98 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-6 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-22 Seat ............................................................ 1-5 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-38 Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ....... 3-7 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts .......................... 1-33 Privacy .......................................................... 7-17 Navigation System ....................................... 7-18 OnStar ....................................................... 7-18 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ............. 7-18 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11 Proposition 65 Warning, California ....................... 5-4 Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-35 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ...................................................... 7-18 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-83 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .............................. 3-97 Reception ................................................. 3-111 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-81 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-109 Rainsense™ II Wipers ..................................... 3-10 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12 Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-56 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming .................. 2-34 Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature ............................................... 1-13 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................ 1-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-24 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ................. 7-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ..................................................... 2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-80 10 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-55 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...................... 6-13 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-15 General Motors ........................................... 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .................................. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ............................ 7-15 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-78 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-79 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-22 Roadside Assistance Program ............................ 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-18 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................... 2-33 Safety Belt Reminders ..................................... 3-37 Safety Belts Care of ...................................................... 5-92 Extender .................................................... 1-35 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-19 Lap Belt ..................................................... 1-34 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-28 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-14 Use During Pregnancy ................................. 1-33 Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors ......................... 7-15 Reporting to the United States Government ..... 7-15 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 Scheduling Appointments ................................. 7-10 Seats Center Seat ................................................ 1-13 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-2 Heated and Cooled Seats .............................. 1-8 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-7 Memory, Mirrors ............................................ 1-9 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-6 Power Seats ................................................. 1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ..................................... 1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-58 Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-55 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-58 Security Light ................................................. 3-49 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 3-45 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-16 Scheduling Appointments .............................. 7-10 11 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....................... 5-97 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-76 Setting the Clock ............................................ 3-81 Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-95 Shifting Out of Park ................................................ 2-31 Shifting Into Park ............................................ 2-28 Side Blind Zone Alert ...................................... 2-40 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Spare Tire Compact .................................................... 5-88 Installing .................................................... 5-81 Removing ................................................... 5-80 Storing ....................................................... 5-86 Speciﬁcations and Capacities .......................... 5-106 Speedometer .................................................. 3-36 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ............................... 3-42 StabiliTrak® System .......................................... 4-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-8 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-22 Steering .......................................................... 4-8 Steering Wheel Heated ........................................................ 3-7 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-110 Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column ............................ 3-7 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 12 Storage Areas Center Console ........................................... 2-56 Center Flex Storage Unit .............................. 2-56 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-56 Cupholders ................................................. 2-56 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-56 Glove Box .................................................. 2-56 Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-56 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-17 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17 Tachometer .................................................... 3-36 Taillamps Back-Up Lamps ........................................... 5-54 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ................................... 5-52 Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel ....... 3-7 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-6 Theater Dimming ............................................ 3-18 Theft-Deterrent Feature .................................. 3-109 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-17 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-17 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............ 2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ................................................ 2-19 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-81 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-45 Tires ............................................................. 5-57 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ................................................. 5-94 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-72 Chains ....................................................... 5-77 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-79 Cleaning .................................................... 5-95 Compact Spare ........................................... 5-88 Different Size .............................................. 5-74 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-78 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-64 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-70 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-81 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-67 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-65 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-80 Sidewall Labeling ......................................... 5-58 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-86 Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................... 5-61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-74 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-76 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-76 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-71 Towing Traction Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-24 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-26 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-23 Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-6 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-42 Magnetic Ride Control ................................... 4-8 StabiliTrak® System ....................................... 4-6 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-23 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-24 Transportation, Courtesy .................................. 7-10 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-36 Trunk ............................................................ 2-13 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-8 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 2-38 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-74 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-49 Operation ................................................... 2-50 13 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-3 Loading ...................................................... 4-18 Running While Parked .................................. 2-33 Symbols ......................................................... iii Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-70 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-17 Vehicle Data Recording, Radio Frequency (RFID) ........................................ 7-18 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-97 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ................... 5-97 Vehicle, Remote Start ....................................... 2-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-32 Visors ........................................................... 2-17 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-76 Different Size .............................................. 5-74 Replacement ............................................... 5-76 When It Is Time for New Tires .......................... 5-71 Where to Put the Child Restraint ....................... 1-46 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 Windshield Rainsense™ II Wipers .................................. 3-10 Washer ...................................................... 3-11 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-39 Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-55 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-94 Wipers ....................................................... 3-10 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-15 Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............... 3-34 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-60 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-112 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2009 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1 Head Restraints ......................................... 1-2 Front Seats ............................................... 1-4 Rear Seats .............................................. 1-13 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-14 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-35 Airbag System ......................................... 1-62 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-78 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10 Windows ................................................. 2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-20 Mirrors .................................................... 2-34 Object Detection Systems .......................... 2-38 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-46 Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-49 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-56 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-22 ........ 3-34 .................. 3-51 ....................................... 3-80 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ....... 4-2 ................................................... 4-23 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-12 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-49 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-55 Tires ...................................................... 5-57 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-89 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ................................. 5-97 Electrical System ...................................... 5-98 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-106 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-15 ........... 7-17 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Maintenance Schedule GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LUCERNE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15888659 B Second Printing ©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. ii Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iii Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid iv Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ...............................................1-2 Front Seats ......................................................1-4 Manual Seats ................................................1-4 Power Seats ..................................................1-5 Power Lumbar ...............................................1-6 Heated Seats .................................................1-7 Heated and Cooled Seats ................................1-8 Memory Seat and Mirrors ................................1-9 Reclining Seatbacks ......................................1-10 Center Seat .................................................1-13 Rear Seats .....................................................1-13 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door ........................1-13 Safety Belts ...................................................1-14 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-33 Lap Belt ......................................................1-34 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-35 Child Restraints .............................................1-35 Older Children ..............................................1-35 Infants and Young Children ............................1-39 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-43 Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-46 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ..................................................1-48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ....................................1-55 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ..........................1-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ............................1-58 Airbag System ...............................................1-62 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-64 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-67 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-69 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-69 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-70 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-71 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-76 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................1-77 Restraint System Check ..................................1-78 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-78 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ............................................1-79 1-1 Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. 1-2 Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. 1-3 Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-4 Power Seats (cid:129) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. (cid:129) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. On vehicles with power reclining seatbacks, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-10. To adjust a power seat, do any of the following: (cid:129) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. (cid:129) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. 1-5 Power Lumbar For vehicles with a two-way lumbar control, press the control top or bottom to increase or decrease support in the lower seatback. On vehicles with a four-way lumbar control, press the control forward or rearward to increase or decrease support in the lower seatback. Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the support in the seatback. The lumbar support may need to be re-adjusted when changing the seating position. On vehicles with power lumbar, the control is located on the outboard side of the front seats. 1-6 Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. To operate the heated seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons are located on the front doors. Driver’s Side Buttons shown J (Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat cushion and seatback. I (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seatback. Press the button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display to show which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the buttons will display which setting the feature is in: high, medium or low. Three lights indicate the highest setting, two lights indicate medium and one light indicates the lowest setting. When you press a button, the feature will turn on at the highest setting. Each time you press the button, the feature will decrease one temperature setting. To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off. If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will be turned on to the high setting if it is cold outside. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. When the key is inserted into the ignition and the ignition is turned on, the heated seat feature will turn off. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the desired button. 1-7 Heated and Cooled Seats The front seats may have the heated and cooled seat feature. To heat or cool the seats, the ignition must be on. The buttons are located on the front doors. Driver’s Side Buttons shown J (Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press this button to heat the seat cushion and seatback. I (Heated Seatback): Press this button to heat the seatback. H (Cooled Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press this button to cool the seat cushion and seatback. 1-8 Press each button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display indicating which feature is on. There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the buttons will display which setting the feature is in: high, medium or low. Three lights indicate the highest setting, two lights indicate medium and one light indicates the lowest setting. When you press a button, the feature will turn on at the highest setting. Each time you press the button, the feature will decrease one temperature setting. To turn the feature off, keep pressing the button until the display lights turn off. If your vehicle has remote vehicle start and is started using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front heated seats will be turned on to the high setting if it is cold outside. See “Remote Vehicle Start” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5. When the key is inserted into the ignition and the ignition is turned on, the heated seat feature will turn off. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the desired button. Memory Seat and Mirrors On vehicles with the memory feature the buttons are located on the driver’s door. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: Saves the seating position for driver 2. B : Recalls the easy exit position. For more programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-70. To save your positions in memory: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, and both outside mirrors to your preferred position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound to let you know that the position has been stored. 3. Repeat the procedure for a second driver using button 2. The vehicle must be in (P) Park to recall your memory positions. Press and release either button to recall the stored setting. Each time a memory button is pressed, a single beep sounds. If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat and mirror movement occurs. To stop recall movement of the memory feature, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror buttons. If something has blocked the driver’s seat while recalling a memory position, the driver’s seat recall may stop working. If this happens, press the control for the area that is not recalling for two seconds, after the obstruction is removed. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer/retailer for service. Easy Exit Seat B : With the vehicle in (P) Park, press to recall the exit position. You will hear a single beep and the driver’s seat moves back. 1-9 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 1-10 If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats. Passenger’s Seat shown To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline the seatback. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise the seatback. 1-11 (cid:129) (cid:129) { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-12 Center Seat Rear Seats Rear Seat Pass-Through Door Your vehicle has a pass-through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats. See “Rear Seat Pass-Through Door” under Trunk on page 2-13. The vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by lowering the seatback. See Center Flex Storage Unit on page 2-56. 1-13 { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-37 for additional information. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. 1-14 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-15 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-17 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-18 Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-35 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-39. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. 1-19 If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the ﬂoor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. 1-20 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 1-21 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-22 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. 1-23 { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. 1-24 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-25 { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. 1-26 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-27 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for the center front passenger position (if equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 1-34 for more information. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-71 for more information. 1-28 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check if the correct buckle is being used. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-35. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching near the guide loop on the side wall. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle. 1-29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

Boost Classifieds - Car Advice, Reviews, Events & Classifieds

2009 Buick Lucerne Owners Manual