Page 1: Table Of Contents
2005 Buick LeSabre Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Safety Belts ... 1-8 Child Restraints ... 1-28 Airbag System ... 1-47 Restraint System Check ... 1-56 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ... 2-3 Doors and Locks ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Seats And Restraint Systems
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Front Seats
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Power Reclining Seatback ...1-6 Head Restraints ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-13 Driver Position ...1-13...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats 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.
Page 9: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar The knob that controls this feature is located on the outboard side of each front seat. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
Page 10 Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, press this button to turn on the heating element in the seat. The heated seat buttons are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. When the heated seat button is ﬁrst pressed, the high setting is activated.
Page 11 Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job.
Page 12: Power Reclining Seatback
Power Reclining Seatback If your vehicle has power reclining seats, the switch is located on the outboard side of both front seats. Press the switch toward the rear of the vehicle to recline the seat and toward the front of the vehicle to raise the seat.
Page 13: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-36. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash.
Page 16 Put someone on it. 1-10 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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. 1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 20 3. 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.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 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.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 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 at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 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.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 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 to ﬁx it.
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 26: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-13. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing.
Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 29 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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.
Page 30 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 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.
Page 31: Child Restraints
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 32 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-26 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.
Page 33: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-21. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 34: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-28 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 35 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 36 1-30 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
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.
Page 38: Airbag System
CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 39 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders.
Page 40: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 41 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 42 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 43: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 44: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 45: Top Strap Anchor Location
CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 46 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors for all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 47 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position.
Page 48: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40.
Page 49 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43...
Page 50 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-40. See Top Strap on page 1-38 if the child restraint has one. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 52 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-46...
Page 53: Airbag System
6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
Page 54 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 55 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 56: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-50 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 57 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 58: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help...
Page 59: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact airbag. See Airbag System on page 1-47. Side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.”...
Page 60: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 61 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 62: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 63: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 64 NOTES 1-58...
Page 65: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Central Door Unlocking System ...2-11 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Lockout Protection ...2-14 Trunk ...2-14...
Page 66 Section 2 Storage Areas ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-43 Features and Controls Sunroof ...2-44 Vehicle Personalization ...2-45 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...2-45...
Page 67: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 68 There is a master key that works in all of the lock cylinders (driver’s door, trunk, ignition, and glove box). There may also be a VALET key which operates only the driver’s door and the ignition. ® Your vehicle has the PASS-Key system.
Page 69: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 70 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, the numbers on the back of your transmitter correspond to DRIVER #1 and DRIVER #2 on the DIC.
Page 71: Personalization Features
Personalization Features The following features, if available on your vehicle, can be programmed to each driver’s preference. • Automatic Door Locks: This feature programs your door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and out of PARK (P). •...
Page 72 If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must program this feature using it. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, do the following to change to another mode: 1.
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 75 Central Door Unlocking System If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, all doors will unlock if the key is held in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds. The doors will also unlock if the key is turned to the unlock position twice in three seconds.
Page 76: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must use it to program this feature. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, use the following procedure to change modes: 1.
Page 77: Rear Door Security Locks
If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you must use it to program this feature. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC, use the following procedure to change modes: 1.
Page 78: Lockout Protection
To open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door. 2. Open the door from the outside. If you do not cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear seat will not be able to open the rear door from the inside.
Page 79 Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise. Remote Trunk Release Lockout The TRUNK release button is located on the driver’s door trim map pocket. Push this button to open the trunk. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the remote trunk release button to work.
Page 80: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 81: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window controls located on the driver’s door armrest operate each of the windows while the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-23. In addition, each passenger door has a control for its own window.
Page 82: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 83: Testing The Alarm
Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 84 ® PASS-Key III Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
Page 85: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
To program the new key, do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver’s key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3.
Page 86: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn to ﬁve different positions. A (ACCESSORY): In this position you can operate your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition key as you turn the top of it toward you. 2-22 B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can remove the key.
Page 87: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in OFF, you will hear a warning chime when you open the driver’s door. Always leave your key in LOCK while the engine is off. If you leave it in any other position, you will drain your battery power.
Page 88: Engine Coolant Heater
3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.
Page 89: Automatic Transaxle Operation
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
Page 90 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Page 91: Parking Brake
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may damage the transaxle.
Page 92: Shifting Into Park (P)
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. If you try to drive with the parking brake on, after about 20 feet (6.1 m) a chime will sound continuously until you release the parking brake.
Page 93: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 94: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in LOCK. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN.
Page 95: Are Parked
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. •...
Page 96: Mirrors
CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 97: Compass Operation
Mirror Operation AUTO: Press this button to turn on the automatic dimming feature. OFF: Press this button to turn off the automatic dimming feature. (On/Off): For mirrors equipped with OnStar controls, press this button to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is on.
Page 98: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration When on, the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven. If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item.
Page 99: Outside Power Mirrors
2. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on/off button for ® mirrors equipped with OnStar zone number appears in the display. 3. Once a zone number appears in the display, press the COMPASS button (or the on/off button for ® mirrors equipped with OnStar the correct zone number appears in the display.
Page 100: Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have the Memory Seat and Mirrors feature, the passenger’s outside rearview mirror includes a tilt-down feature that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). This feature assists the driver, improving rear obstacle detection. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), the passenger mirror will return to its original position after a ﬁve-second delay.
Page 101: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms and ®...
Page 102: Homelink Transmitter
® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 103 If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 104 Programming HomeLink Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink...
Page 105: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button.
Page 106: Resetting Defaults
® Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds.
Page 107: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a center console with two storage compartments and cupholders. The cupholders have removable liners to hold beverage containers of different sizes.
Page 108: Sunroof
Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof. The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel and sunshade. The switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof switch has a number of positions that control the sunroof movement.
Page 109: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver’s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See Climate Control System on page 3-24 for more information.
Page 110 To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the MEMORY button corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat and mirrors will move to the position previously stored for the identiﬁed driver. You will hear one beep. To store the exit position for an easy exit, use the following procedure: 1.
Page 111: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-14...
Page 112 Section 3 Oil Pressure Light ...3-44 Security Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-45 Highbeam On Light ...3-45 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-46 Fuel Gage ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-50 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-51 Audio System(s) ...3-56 Setting the Time ...3-57...
Page 113 NOTES...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31. B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-47. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Page 116: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 117: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. •...
Page 118: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror that ﬂashes when the turn signal is used. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-35 for more information. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash to signal a lane change.
Page 119: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band marked WIPER. If your windshield wipers are on for more than six seconds while you are driving, the low-beam headlamps, instrument panel cluster backlighting and taillamps will turn on. For more information see Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 3-14.
Page 120: Windshield Washer
The Rainsense™ system is activated by turning the wiper control band to one of the ﬁve sensitivity levels within the delay area. The delay position closest to OFF is the lowest sensitivity setting, level one. The highest sensitivity setting, level ﬁve, is closest to LO. A single wipe will occur each time you turn the wiper control band to a higher sensitivity level to indicate that the sensitivity level has been increased.
Page 121: Cruise Control
Cruise Control The switches that operate cruise control are located on the steering wheel. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 122 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 123 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET/COAST button, then release it and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 124: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control buttons are located to the left of the steering column. < (Parking Lamps): Press this button to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps •...
Page 125: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 126: Twilight Sentinel
® Twilight Sentinel ® Twilight Sentinel turns your headlamps on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. The lever for this feature is located to the left of the steering column. To operate it, leave the exterior lamp button off. 3-16 If you slide the lever all the way to MAX, your headlamps will remain on for about three minutes after...
Page 127: Light Sensor
Light Sensor Your Twilight Sentinel with the light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover it up. If you do, it will sense darkness and ® the Twilight Sentinel lighting will turn on. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to LOCK and a door has been opened.
Page 128: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting If it is dark enough outside when you press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for about 40 seconds. The lamps can be turned off immediately by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, turning the ignition key to RUN or activating the power door locks.
Page 129: Front Reading Lamps
3. Press the instant alarm on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Press the instant alarm on the transmitter again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 5.
Page 130: Battery Load Management
Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher RPM setting than normal to make sure the battery charges.
Page 131 The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster. Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your instrument panel cluster, you may not see something important, such as a warning light.
Page 132: Accessory Power Outlets
2. Adjust the seat to your driving position. Press the image height adjuster switch to raise the image as far as possible. 3. Now press the image height adjuster switch to position the image as low as possible, while still keeping it in full view.
Page 133: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery.
Page 134: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. TEMPERATURE: This lever is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system. Moving the lever between COOL and WARM will change the temperature of the air coming through your outlets.
Page 135 MAX (Maximum Air Conditioning): This mode directs airﬂow through the instrument panel outlets. The amount of outside air entering your vehicle is limited. Also in this mode, the RECIRC function is activated to create the maximum cooling effect in the vehicle. If RECIRC was activated before selecting MAX, the light in the RECIRC button will go off.
Page 136: Rear Window Defogger
Sensors The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and the air inside of your vehicle. This information is then used to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 137: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. 1.
Page 138 Manual Operation Pressing the FAN or AIR FLOW buttons cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. TEMP (Temperature): To manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, push the TEMP arrow. Push the TEMP up arrow for warmer temperature settings and the TEMP down arrow for cooler temperature settings.
Page 139 RECIRC (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air coming into the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off.
Page 140: Passenger Temperature Control
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
Page 141: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Use the levers located in the middle of the front outlets to change the direction of the airﬂow. In vehicles equipped with rear seat outlets, you can adjust the direction of the airﬂow using the lever in the center of each outlet.
Page 142: Climate Controls Personalization
Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, up to two drivers are able to store and recall climate control settings for the temperature, the fan speed and the direction of the airﬂow. Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver’s door armrest and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 found on the back of each remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 143: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 144 Your vehicle is equipped with one of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Standard Cluster (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-34...
Page 145 Cluster With Tachometer (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-35...
Page 146: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. Press the ENG/MET button which is located to the left of the speedometer to change from mph to km/h.
Page 147: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows airbag. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 148: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will turn on brieﬂy to show that the generator and battery charging systems are working. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating that the vehicle needs service. You should take your vehicle to the dealer as soon as possible.
Page 149: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake.
Page 150 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light For vehicles equipped with the traction control system, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service.
Page 151: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Standard version shown, Uplevel similar A temperature indicator light will turn on and a chime will sound. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your...
Page 152: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Page 153: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 154 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly.
Page 155: Cruise Control Light
CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Page 156 Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on and stay on if your vehicle has certain non-emission related problems. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualiﬁed dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance.
Page 157: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Here are some things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes more (or less) fuel to ﬁll up than the gage indicated.
Page 158 If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear in the display. The following pages will show the messages you may see on the DIC display. The message center is continuously updated with the vehicle’s performance status. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the...
Page 159 GAGE INFO (Information): Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery information. Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL.
Page 160 If you see the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire is ﬂat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-69. Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can.
Page 161 SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM – 54: If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement system. If you see this message, try to reset the system: stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine again.
Page 162: Automatic Door Locks
3. Press and hold the ENG/MET button for ﬁve seconds. WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE will appear in the display. 4. The ﬁrst choice to be made will be DRIVER ID 1 or 2.
Page 163 If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, ON for UNLOCK and PARK, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and the doors will unlock every time you stop and shift into PARK (P). If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and OFF for UNLOCK, your doors will lock every time you shift out of PARK (P), and there will be no automatic door unlock when shifting back into PARK (P).
Page 164: Delayed Locking
Security Feedback By choosing different combinations of these selections, you can choose the type of transmitter activated feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with your transmitter. Each time you make a selection by pressing the ENG/MET button, press the RESET button to record your choice.
Page 165: Perimeter Lighting
Perimeter Lighting Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to turn on the DRL (high-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps if it is dark enough according to the Twilight Sentinel You can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is displayed on the DIC.
Page 166: Audio System(S)
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle has the outside curb view assist mirror, which tips the passenger mirror down while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), it can be made active or inactive through the DIC. When TILT MIRRORS – OFF/ON appears on the display, use the ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON.
Page 167 Setting the Time Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the display. AM will appear for morning hours. Press and hold M until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold H and M at the same time until TIME UPDATED...
Page 168: Setting Preset Stations
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. To get to SCV, push the TUNE/AUDIO knob repeatedly until SPEED VOL appears on the display. Turn the TUNE/AUDIO knob to select MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Page 169 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release this knob until BASS, MID, or TREBLE appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. To adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position, select BASS, MID, or TREBLE.
Page 170 Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 171: Rds Messages
SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. The PTY symbol will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY.
Page 172: Radio Messages
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Press this button to receive the traffic announcement from the station and brackets will be displayed around TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 173 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled.
Page 174 DISP (Display): Press this button to see which track is playing. Press it again within ﬁve seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change the default on the display, track or elapsed time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display ﬂashes.
Page 175: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 176: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. DISP (Display): Press this button to display the time when the ignition is turned off. For XM™...
Page 177 To scan preset stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until SCAN and the preset number appear on the display and you hear a double beep. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 178 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display. Then turn the AUDIO knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. A bar graph with indicators will appear on the display.
Page 179 SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press P-TYP to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE will appear on the display. 2. Turn the AUDIO knob to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and hold either SEEK arrow, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY.
Page 180 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 181 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 182 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 183: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 184: Cassette Tape Messages
CD TAPE: Press this button to play a cassette tape or a CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. (Eject): Press this button, located next to the cassette tape slot, to eject a tape.
Page 185 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition or the radio is off, ﬁrst press the eject or the DISP button. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 186 To scan tracks, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The CD will go to the next track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. The sound will mute and SCAN and the track number will appear on the display.
Page 187: Trunk-Mounted Cd Changer
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer If your vehicle has the CD changer, you can play up to 12 CDs continuously. Normal size CDs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small 3 inch (8 cm) CDs can be played only with specially designed trays.
Page 188 Once you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. 3-78 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for CDs in the magazine.
Page 189 Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the changer and the door is closed, the CD changer symbol will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD changer symbol will ﬂash on the radio display until the changer is ready to play.
Page 190: Personal Choice Radio Controls
To scan the tracks on all of the loaded CDs, press the left SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep. The CD will play the ﬁrst few seconds of each track on each CD. DISC SCAN will appear on the display.
Page 191: Theft-Deterrent Feature
To program this feature, do the following: 1. Set all radio preferences. For more information see “Setting Preset Stations” and “Setting the Tone” listed for the radio. 2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver’s door panel. 3. Press one of the memory buttons, 1 or 2, until you hear two beeps.
Page 192: Radio Reception
SCAN: Press this button to play the stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. Press this button again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 193: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or they may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 194: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 195: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. The performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
Page 196 NOTES 3-86...
Page 197 Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-14 Driving at Night ...4-16...
Page 198: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-8. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 199 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 200 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 201: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 202: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 203: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little.
Page 204: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 205: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 206: Steering
To turn the system off, press the TRACTION OFF button located at the end of the shift lever on the right side of the steering wheel. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on —...
Page 207: Steering In Emergencies
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places.
Page 208: Off-Road Recovery
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 209: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 210: Loss Of Control
• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 211 A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have traction control, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 212: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 213: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night.
Page 214 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 215: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 216: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-20 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 217: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways—also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 218: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance.
Page 219: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 220: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 221: Winter Driving
CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 222: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 223 But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.
Page 224: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 225 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 226: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 227: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 228 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-54 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60. There is also important loading information on the Certiﬁcation label.
Page 229 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Description...
Page 230 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Page 231 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 232: Towing
Automatic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It is automatic, you do not need to adjust anything. Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
Page 233: Dolly Towing
Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • How far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 234: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 235: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to:...
Page 236: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 237: Safety Chains
Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 238: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing You will need more passing distance up ahead when you are towing a trailer. And, because the vehicle is a good deal longer, you will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Page 239: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you do not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD (3) and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and...
Page 240: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine. • Shift into a gear. • Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 241 Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 242 Section 5 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-70 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-71 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-72 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-77 Compact Spare Tire ...5-78 Appearance Care ...5-78 Fabric/Carpet ...5-79 Vinyl ...5-81...
Page 243: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 244: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 245: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 246: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org/fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 247: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected.
Page 248 The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 249 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41.
Page 250: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 251: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the ﬂoor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release.
Page 252: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the engine, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 253: Engine Oil
A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-89. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-34. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. D.
Page 254: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 255 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 256: Engine Oil Additives
® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F ( 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.
Page 257: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil If your vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, it has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage.
Page 258: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 259 To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter do the following: 1. Lift the latches on the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing cover. 2. Remove the air intake hose that is snapped over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body which is located near the top of the engine.
Page 260 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the air intake hose. This will allow you to lift the rear portion of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing. 4. After detaching the hose from the throttle body, pull back the entire rear portion of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing by pulling upward and rearward.
Page 261: Automatic Transaxle Fluid
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 262: How To Check
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage the transaxle.
Page 263 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle ﬂuid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
Page 264: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Page 265: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 266: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 267: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 268: Cooling System
If there is still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away.
Page 269 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 270 If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information.
Page 271: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. Do not press down while turning the pressure cap.
Page 272 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. 5-32 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 273 7. Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield. 7.1. Remove the oil ﬁll tube, with cap attached, from the valve cover. 7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine. 7.3. Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover.
Page 274: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid The power steering ﬂuid reservoir is located below the generator and behind the accessory drive belt in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 275: Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. •...
Page 276: What To Add
So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 277: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 278: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 279: Vehicle Storage
To be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the ﬂoor pan (E).
Page 280: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 281 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 282 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 283 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 284 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 285: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the “0” (zero) marks on their scales.
Page 286: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low-beam lamps. The high-beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam lamps are aimed properly. The headlamp aiming devices are located under the hood near the headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aiming procedure.
Page 287: Headlamp Vertical Aiming
Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim ﬁrst will result in an incorrect headlamp aim. To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Follow the steps listed under Headlamp Horizontal Aiming on page 5-46 ﬁrst before adjusting the vertical aim if horizontal aiming needs to be performed.
Page 288: Bulb Replacement
7. Turn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 8. Repeat the steps for the opposite headlamp. 5-48 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see...
Page 289: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. Remove the two bolts retaining the headlamp assembly. 2. Slide the headlamp outward until the pins are loose. 3. Remove the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs. 4. Turn the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb assembly. 5.
Page 290: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Follow Steps 1 through 3 under Headlamps on page 5-49 to remove the headlamp assembly 2. Reach down into the space provided by the removal of the headlamp assembly and, while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly, turn the assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
Page 291: Taillamps And Back-Up Lamps
7. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise, while pressing it ﬁrmly. 8. Pull the bulb socket straight out of the assembly. 9. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out. 10. Replace with a new bulb by pushing the bulb straight into the socket until the bulb clicks into place.
Page 292 3. Pull out the assembly. 5-52 4. Push in the tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 6. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall the assembly.
Page 293: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Front Turn Signals Headlamps High-Beam Low-Beam Trunk-Mounted Back-Up Lamps Trunk-Mounted Taillamps Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check”...
Page 294: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 295: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 296 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 297: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 298 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 299 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 300: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Page 301: When To Check
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 302: Check Tire Pressure System
Check Tire Pressure System If your vehicle has the check tire pressure system, it can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system will not alert you before you drive that a tire is low or ﬂat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly.
Page 303: Tire Inspection And Rotation
To reset (calibrate) the system: 1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN. 2. Press the GAGE INFO button on the DIC until TIRE PRESSURE appears on the display. 3. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about ﬁve seconds. After ﬁve seconds, the display will show TIRE PRESSURE RESET.
Page 304: When It Is Time For New Tires
Reset the check tire pressure system, if equipped. See Check Tire Pressure System on page 5-62. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-96. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 305: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 306: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 307: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 308: Tire Chains
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be...
Page 309: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 310: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 311: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Pull the carpeting from the ﬂoor of the trunk. 2. Lift and remove the cover. 3. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-78 for more information.
Page 312: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center hub cap that hides the wheel nuts, remove the hub cap by using the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off.
Page 313 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it ﬁts under the vehicle. 5. Put the jack into a notch in the frame which is located near each wheel well. The front notch is 8 inches (20 cm) back from the front wheel well.
Page 314 7. Put the compact spare tire near you. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even...
Page 315 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 316 13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 317: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you will need to store the ﬂat tire in your trunk.
Page 318: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 319: Fabric/Carpet
Never use these to clean the vehicle: • Gasoline • Benzene • Naphtha • Carbon Tetrachloride • Acetone • Paint Thinner • Turpentine • Lacquer Thinner • Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can.
Page 320: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
3. Clean the entire area. Avoid getting the fabric too wet. 4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect. 5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 6.
Page 321: Vinyl
Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This may have to be done more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if they are not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner.
Page 322: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 323: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-82. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 324: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Page 325: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
Page 326: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil and Oil Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel.
Page 327: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 328: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 329: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located near the front on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Lift the cover to gain access. On some vehicles, there may be an additional cover that you will need to lift to gain access to the fuses.
Page 330 Fuses Usage Cruise Control Direct Ignition System Injector Bank #2 Not Used Not Used Powertrain Control Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor Injector Bank #1 Auxiliary Power Cigarette Lighter Fog Lamps/Daytime Running Lamps Horn Air Conditioner Clutch Relays Usage High-Beam Headlamp Low-Beam Headlamp Fog Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Horn...
Page 331: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located beneath the rear seat on the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the fuse block. See “Removing the Rear Seat Cushion” following for more information. Fuses Usage Fuel Pump...
Page 332 Fuses Usage Ignition 1 Left Parking Lamp Dimmer Satellite Digital Radio Left Front Heated Seat Not Used Rear Door Module Stoplamp Park/Reverse Audio Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Not Used Not Used Passenger Door Module Body Interior Lamps Not Used Ignition Switch 5-92 Fuses Usage...
Page 333 Relays Usage Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Fuel Tank Door Lock Not Used Ignition 3 Fuel Tank Door Release Interior Lamps Trunk Release Front Courtesy Lamps Not Used Electronic Level Control (ELC) Circuit Breakers Usage Power Seats Power Windows Relays Usage Not Used Rear Defogger Fuses...
Page 334: Removing The Rear Seat Cushion
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short that could damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat.
Page 335 1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion. Do not let the safety belts get twisted. 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame.
Page 336: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-24 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle Engine Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate.
Page 337: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs Transaxle Filter Windshield Wiper Blades (Hook Type) 22 inches (56.0 cm) ACDelco...
Page 338 NOTES 5-98...
Page 339 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-13 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-18 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-18...
Page 340: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this...
Page 341: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Page 342: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 343: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: •...
Page 344: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Page 345 Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 346 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires.
Page 347 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 348 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 349 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 350 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 351: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 352 However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change.
Page 353 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change.
Page 354 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 355 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-63 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 356: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 357: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 358: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Page 359: Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 360: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 361: Fuel System Inspection
Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
Page 362: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 363: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 364 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-26...
Page 365 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-27...
Page 366 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-28...
Page 367 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10...
Page 368: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your GM dealer’s sales or service departments.
Page 369: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 370: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 371: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canada – Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 372: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Call 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance. As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 373: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Buick Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1112, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Buick reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 374: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 375: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not 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. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 376: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 377: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 378: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 379 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-22 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-88 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-24, 3-27 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-37 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-9 Airbag System ... 1-47 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...
Page 380 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 5-21 Operation ... 2-25 Battery ... 5-38 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ... 3-17 Inadvertent Power Saver ... 3-20 Load Management ... 3-20 Battery Warning Light ... 3-38 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ... 4-22 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...
Page 381 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-34 Infants and Young Children ... 1-31 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-40 Older Children ... 1-28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...
Page 382 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ... 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps ...
Page 383 Engine (cont.) Coolant ... 5-24 Coolant Heater ... 2-24 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-41 Cooling System Inspection ... 6-23 Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-12 Exhaust ... 2-31 Oil ... 5-13 Overheating ... 5-26 Starting ... 2-23 Entry Lighting ... 3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
Page 384 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ... 5-6 Glove Box ... 2-43 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ... 1-7 Headlamp Aiming ... 5-45 Horizontal Aiming ... 5-46 Vertical Aiming ... 5-47 Headlamps ... 5-49 Bulb Replacement ...
Page 385 Instrument Panel Brightness ... 3-17 Cluster ... 3-33 Overview ... 3-4 Jump Starting ... 5-40 Keyless Entry System ... 2-5 Keys ... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-55 Lamps Battery Load Management ... 3-20 Cornering ... 3-15 Courtesy ... 3-17 Exterior ...
Page 386 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ... 2-11 Delayed Locking ... 2-11 Door ... 2-10 Lockout Protection ... 2-14 Power Door ... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-12 Rear Door Security Locks ... 2-13 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ... 6-13 Loss of Control ...
Page 387 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-36 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ... 2-36 Outside Power Mirrors ... 2-35 MyGMLink.com ... 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-21 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-97 Odometer ... 3-36 Odometer, Trip ... 3-36 Off-Road Recovery ...
Page 388 Power (cont.) Electrical System ... 5-88 Inadvertent Battery Saver ... 3-20 Lumbar Controls ... 1-3 Reclining Seatback ... 1-6 Retained Accessory (RAP) ... 2-23 Seat ... 1-2 Steering Fluid ... 5-34 Windows ... 2-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-12 ®...
Page 389 Restraint Systems Checking ... 1-56 Replacing Parts ... 1-57 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-23 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-20 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ... 2-31 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...
Page 390 Shifting Out of Park (P) ... 2-30 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ... 6-6 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ... 3-7 Spare Tire Installing ... 5-72 Removing ... 5-71 Storing ... 5-77 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ... 5-96 Speedometer ... 3-36 Starting Your Engine ... 2-23 Steering ...
Page 391 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-67 Wheel Replacement ... 5-67 When It Is Time for New Tires ... 5-64 Top Strap ... 1-38 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-39 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-36 Towing a Trailer ... 4-38 Your Vehicle ...
Page 392 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-67 Replacement ... 5-67 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-37 Windows ... 2-16 Power ... 2-17 Windshield Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 5-83 Windshield Washer ... 3-10 Fluid ... 5-34 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-53 Rainsense™...

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Buick 2005 LeSabre Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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