Table Of Contents - Buick LESABRE 1996 Manual

Table Of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual4
How To Use This Manual10
Safety Warnings And Symbols10
Vehicle Damage Warnings11
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems13
Seats And Seat Controls13
Manual Front Seat13
Head Restraints15
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone16
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly21
Driver Position21
Lap-Shoulder Belt21
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)28
Right Front Passenger Position34
Center Passenger Position35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults40
Smaller Children And Babies42
Child Restraints44
Where To Put The Restraint44
Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position48
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position50
Safety Belt Extender55
Checking Your Restraint Systems55
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash55
Section 2 Features And Controls57
Door Locks59
Power Door Locks60
Rear Door Security Lock62
Lockout Protection62
Leaving Your Vehicle62
Operation63
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle66
Battery Replacement66
Trunk Lock Release67
Remote Trunk Release67
Trunk Lid68
Key In The Ignition69
Parking At Night69
Parking Lots69
Ignition Positions73
Key Reminder Warning74
Starting Your Engine74
Automatic Transaxle Operation77
Parking Brake80
Shifting Into Park (P)81
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running83
Torque Lock83
Parking Over Things That Burn84
Engine Exhaust85
Running Your Engine While You're Parked85
Power Windows86
Tilt Wheel87
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever88
Turn And Lane Change Indicator88
Flash-To-Pass Feature89
Windshield Washer90
Cruise Control91
Lamps On Reminder94
Twilight Sentinel95
Interior Lamps96
Delayed Entry Lighting97
Battery Run-Down Protection99
Convex Outside Mirror102
Storage Compartments103
Glove Box103
Convenience Net (Option)104
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter104
Sun Visors105
Instrument Panel106
Speedometer And Odometer110
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators111
Safety Belt Reminder Light111
Airbag Readiness Light112
Brake System Warning Light113
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light114
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light116
Low Coolant Warning Light117
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)117
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems125
Air Conditioning129
Ventilation System130
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player136
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And Automatic Tone Control139
Theft-Deterrent Feature151
Tips About Your Audio System154
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player155
Care Of Your Compact Discs155
Heated Backlite Antenna156
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road157
Defensive Driving157
Drunken Driving158
Anti-Lock Brakes162
Traction Control System (Option)164
Braking In Emergencies165
Power Steering166
Steering Tips166
Steering In Emergencies167
Loss Of Control169
Driving At Night171
Night Vision171
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips174
Freeway Driving176
Before Leaving On A Long Trip177
Highway Hypnosis178
Hill And Mountain Roads178
Winter Driving180
Driving On Snow Or Ice181
Loading Your Vehicle184
Towing A Trailer186
Weight Of The Trailer187
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue188
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires188
Safety Chains189
Trailer Brakes189
Following Distance190
Making Turns191
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer191
Parking On Hills192
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill192
Maintenance When Trailer Towing192
Section 5 Problems On The Road193
Other Warning Devices194
Jump Starting194
Towing Your Vehicle199
Rear Towing202
Engine Overheating204
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine204
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine205
How T O Add Coolant To The Radiator210
If A Tire Goes Flat213
Changing A Flat Tire213
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire219
Storing The Flat Tire And Tools225
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow228
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care229
Doing Your Own Service Work230
Fuels In Foreign Countries232
Checking Things Under The Hood235
Engine Oil238
Check Oil Level238
Checking Engine Oil239
What Kind Of Oil To Use240
Engine Oil Additives241
When To Change Engine Oil241
Air Cleaner242
Automatic Transaxle Fluid244
When To Check And Change244
How To Check245
How To Add Fluid247
Engine Coolant247
Checking Coolant249
Radiator Pressure Cap251
Power Steering Fluid251
Windshield Washer Fluid252
Brake Wear255
Brake Pedal Travel256
Brake Adjustment256
Replacing Brake System Parts256
Vehicle Storage257
Halogen Bulbs257
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement261
Tire Inspection And Rotation264
Buying New Tires265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading266
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance267
Wheel Replacement267
Appearance Care269
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Buick270
Care Of Safety Belts272
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades273
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Buick273
Washing Your Vehicle273
Finish Care274
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)274
Sheet Metal Damage275
Finish Damage275
Underbody Maintenance275
Chemical Paint Spotting275
Appearance Care Materials Chart276
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)277
Service Parts Identification Label277
Electrical System278
Fuses And Circuit Breakers279
Replacement Bulbs283
Capacities And Specifications284
Engine Specifications285
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts285
Vehicle Dimensions285
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule287
How This Section Is Organized288
Using Your Maintenance Schedule289
Selecting The Right Schedule289
Short Trip/City Intervals290
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule297
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule313
At Least Once A Month323
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information333
Customer Satisfaction Procedure333
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users335
Canadian Roadside Assistance336
Courtesy Transportation337
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government339
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government340
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors340
Service And Owner Publications341
Service Bulletins342
Owner Publications342
Section 9 Index343