2011 Buick Lucerne Owners Manual

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Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67 Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-107 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-116 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 i-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LUCERNE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20827774 B Second Printing Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française 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. ©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iii Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. 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.” 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, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) 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 Gauge + : Fuses 3 : 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 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) 2 NOTES vi Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 1-1 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Instrument Panel 1-2 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑25 B. DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑42 C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4 Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6 D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑28 E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3 F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑67 G. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10 H. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3‑12 I. J. Hood Release on page 6‑13 K. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑40 L. Cruise Control on page 4‑7 Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12 Heated Steering Wheel on page 4‑4 M. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑37 N. Parking Brake on page 3‑26 O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑94 P. Climate Control System on page 4‑16 Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑20 Q. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6 StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑5 R. Front Storage Area on page 3‑49 S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑24 T. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15 U. Glove Box on page 3‑49 1-3 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold V for approximately one second to open the trunk. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. 1-4 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition on and then back off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7. Door Locks From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter. From the inside, use the power door lock switches or manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel near the window. Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. " (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. For more information, see: . Door Locks on page 3‑9. . Power Door Locks on page 3‑9. . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4 . Trunk Release In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release V button located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the instrument panel brightness control. Press to open the trunk. See Trunk on page 3‑12. 1-5 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 3‑15 . 1-6 To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See Power Seats on page 2‑3. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Reclining Seatbacks Lumbar Adjustment To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑9. Use the round control on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the lumbar support. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑4 for more information. 1-7 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Memory Features On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if the vehicle has this feature. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. S : Recalls the easy exit driver seat and power steering column positions. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if equipped. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.” To recall the memory positions, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column, if equipped, will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2‑7 for more information. Easy Exit Positions The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column, if equipped, up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. S : Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park). See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2‑7 and “Easy Exit Recall” and “Easy Exit Setup” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. 1-8 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats If available, the buttons are on the front doors. To operate, the ignition must be on. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. I : Press to heat the seatback. For more information, see Heated Seats on page 2‑4. If available, the buttons are on the front doors. To operate, the ignition must be on. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. I : Press to heat the seatback only. H : Press to cool the seat and seatback. For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2‑6 . 1-9 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) Safety Belts Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑2 and Power Seats on page 2‑3. Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑12. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑17. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑26. Lap Belt on page 2‑32. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑42 . 1-10 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑64 for important information. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. 1-11 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Press the O button, located on the mirror, to turn the dimming feature and compass on or off. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑31. Steering Wheel Adjustment The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column For vehicles with a power tilt control, it is located on the left hand side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel, push the control up, down, forward or backward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3 or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column on page 4‑4 (If Equipped). 1-12 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, the interior lamps turn on to enter and exit the vehicle. Turn the instrument panel brightness control D located on the left side of the steering wheel, completely clockwise to manually turn on these lamps. Front Reading Lamps The front reading lamps are located on the headliner. Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off. For more information on interior lighting, see: . Courtesy Lamps on page 4‑13. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12. . Delayed Entry Lighting on page 4‑13. . Delayed Exit Lighting on page 4‑13. Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the exterior lamps. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 5 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. # : Press to turn on the fog lamps. 1-13 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) For more information, see: . Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11. Fog Lamps on page 4‑12. . Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑11. Windshield Wiper/Washer 9 : Turns the wipers off. J : Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑7. Climate Controls The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 8 : Use for a single wiping cycle. 6 : Delays wiping cycle. 6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode D. Air Recirculation E. Air Conditioning F. Rear Window Defogger Control See Climate Control System on page 4‑16 (If Equipped). 1-14 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) This system allows the driver and passenger to control the temperature settings separately. Vehicle Features Radio(s) A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B. Fan Control C. Display D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F. Outside Air G. Air Recirculation H. PASS I. Rear Window Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑20 (If Equipped). Radio with CD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 1-15 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) 4 (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press this button to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3 song. When information is not available, No Info displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Audio System(s) on page 4‑67. Storing a Favorite Station For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations. See Radio(s) on page 4‑69. Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the radio with CD (MP3): 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 2. Press O to turn the radio on. 3. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 4. Press the softkey located below any one of the 5. tabs that you want to change. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning f clockwise or counterclockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4‑68 . Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4‑69 . 1-16 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or the USB port depending on the audio system. Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the portable player. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑69. Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / c x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. + e − e : Increases or decreases volume. c x : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. 1-17 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1) ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod® or USB device. For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑94. Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑86. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for 1-18 reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the Navigation System Manual for more information. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to the left of the instrument panel cluster. 3 : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. T : Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) U : Press to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. V : Press to reset certain DIC features and to acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the display. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑42. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. These features include: Language . Door Lock and Unlock Settings Lighting . Chime Volume . Memory Settings See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. T : Press to turn the cruise control on or off. + RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4‑7. 1-19 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) For vehicles with LDW, it is intended to help avoid lane change collisions. It provides a warning if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal. LDW uses a camera to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater. The warning symbol @, located in the instrument panel cluster, appears green if a lane marking is detected. It changes to amber, flashes, and sounds three chimes if the vehicle crosses a detected land marking and the turn signal is not on. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) For vehicles with this feature, it may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror indicating that it may not be safe to change lanes. The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensors, located behind the rear quarter panels, may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. The vehicle does not need service. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑36 for more information. To turn LDW on and off, press the LDW button, located by the exterior headlamp control. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑40 for more information. 1-20 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Universal Remote System The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. See Universal Home Remote System on page 3‑42 . Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with this feature, it uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in R (Reverse). Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. The system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑35 for more information. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle may have up to three power outlets depending on the type of front seat installed. If the vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, there are two outlets inside the center console storage bin, one accessory power outlet and one USB port outlet. An extra power outlet can be found under the climate control system next to the ashtray. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15. 1-21 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1) Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release i in front of the shift lever. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑49. . Press and release the button again to turn on traction control. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6. StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The system cannot be turned off. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 5‑5 . 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑18 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑65 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑66. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6‑80 for complete operating information. If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑88. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑22. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6‑7 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6. Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 1-23 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1) Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7 for more information. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.buickownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-24 OnStar® OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or push Q to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service can’t work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about your vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and your vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in your vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems OnStar can’t control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of your vehicle, damage to important parts of your vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. 1-25 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1) OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑94 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Push Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. 1-26 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Memory Seat and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-62 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-68 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 2-1 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING: 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. 2-2 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. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Front Seats Power Seats 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. 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. To adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. 2-3 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) For vehicles with power reclining seatbacks, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑9 . Power Lumbar To adjust the power lumbar, if available: . On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press the top or bottom of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. 2-4 . On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the location of the support in the seatback. Heated Seats { WARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat. To operate, the ignition must be on. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) If available, the buttons are on the front doors. Driver Side Buttons Shown J (Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback. I (Heated Seatback): Press to heat the seatback. Press the desired button once to turn this feature on at the highest setting. A light on the button turns on to show which feature is on. The column of three lights near the buttons shows the current temperature setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Remote Start Heated Front Seats During a remote start, the front heated seats can be turned on automatically. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7 for more information. 2-5 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) Heated and Ventilated Seats { WARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2‑4. To operate, the ignition must be on. If available, the buttons are on the front doors. Driver Side Buttons Shown J (Heated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press to heat the seat cushion and seatback. I (Heated Seatback): Press to heat the seatback. 2-6 H (Ventilated Seat Cushion and Seatback): Press to cool the seat cushion and seatback. Press the desired button once to turn this feature on at the highest setting. A light on the button turns on to show which feature is on. The column of three lights near the buttons shows the current temperature setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Remote Start Heated Front Seats During a remote start, the front heated seats can be turned on automatically. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7 for more information. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Memory Seat and Mirrors On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if the vehicle has this feature. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. S (Easy Exit Positions): Recalls the easy exit driver seat and power steering column positions. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if equipped. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.” To recall the memory positions, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column, if equipped, will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver. Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column, if equipped, to stored positions when entering the vehicle. To activate memory remote recall, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The driver seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column will move to the memory positions associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle. The automatic recall feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle customization menu. See “Memory Seat Recall” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. 2-7 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) To stop recall movement, press one of the memory or power mirror buttons, power seat controls, or the power steering column switch. If something has blocked the driver seat and/or steering column while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Easy Exit Positions The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column, if equipped, up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. S : Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park). If the easy exit feature is programmed on in the vehicle customization menu, automatic driver seat and power steering column movement occur when the ignition key is removed. A single beep sounds. The driver seat will move back and the power steering column, if equipped, moves up and forward. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. See “Easy Exit Recall” and “Easy Exit Setup” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. 2-8 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. 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 the safety belt properly. Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 2-9 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver 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 seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { WARNING: 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. 2-10 To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) To return the seatback to the upright position: 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 Center Seat 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 3‑49. To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. 2-11 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) Rear Seats Rear Seat Pass-Through Door The 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 3‑12. 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. { WARNING: 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 (Continued) 2-12 WARNING: (Continued) might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { WARNING: 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 the 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 4‑29 for additional information. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) 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. 2-13 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-14 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 2-15 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) 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. 2-16 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) 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 2‑33 or Infants and Young Children on page 2‑36 . 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. 2-17 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1) First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. 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. 2-18 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if the 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. 2-19 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if the 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. 2-20 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if the 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 the belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. 2-21 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if the 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. A: The belt is over an armrest. 2-22 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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. 2-23 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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. A: The belt is behind the body. 2-24 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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 to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 2-25 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1) 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 2‑32 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 2‑64 for more information. 2-26 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 2‑33 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” 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. 2-27 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1) 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 the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑17. Press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2‑71. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. 2-28 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the rear side of the seatback. 2-29 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1) { WARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. 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. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2-30 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 2-31 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1) Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑26. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2‑33 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. 2-32 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Child Restraints Older Children Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. 2-33 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1) Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑26. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. { WARNING: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑26 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for length of trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. 2-34 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) WARNING: (Continued) head and neck injury. The child 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. { WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of (Continued) 2-35 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1) Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. 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. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. { WARNING: { WARNING: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint. 2-36 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) WARNING: (Continued) If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. { WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any

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