Table Of Contents - Buick LESABRE 1997 Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Warnings And Symbols10
Vehicle Damage Warnings11
Vehicle Symbols12
Seats And Restraint Systems13
Manual Front Seat14
Power Seat15
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Safety Belts17
Head Restraints17
Why Safety Belts Work18
Questions And Answers22
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly23
Adults23
Driver Position23
Lap-Shoulder Belt23
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy30
Right Front Passenger Position31
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)31
How The Air Bag System Works33
Center Passenger Position37
Lap Belt37
Rear Seat Passengers38
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions39
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults42
Children45
Smaller Children And Babies45
Child Restraints47
Where To Put The Restraint47
Top Strap48
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position49
Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position51
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position53
Larger Children55
Safety Belt Extender58
Checking Your Restraint Systems58
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash58
Features And Controls61
Keys62
Door Locks64
Power Door Locks65
Memory Door Locks65
Personal Choice Programming66
Delayed Locking67
Rear Door Security Lock68
Lockout Protection69
Leaving Your Vehicle69
Remote Keyless Entry System69
Operation70
Instant Alarm70
Resynchronization70
Security Feedback71
Matching Transmitter To Your Vehicle72
Battery Replacement72
Trunk73
Trunk Lock Release73
Remote Trunk Release73
To Replace The Battery73
Remote Trunk Release Lockout74
Trunk Security Override74
Trunk Lid74
Theft75
Key In The Ignition75
Parking At Night75
Parking Lots75
Universal Theft-Deterrent76
Testing The Alarm77
Pass-Key Ii77
New Vehicle Break-In79
Ignition Positions79
Key Reminder Warning80
Starting Your Engine81
Engine Coolant Heater82
To Use The Coolant Heater83
Automatic Transaxle Operation83
Parking Brake87
Shifting Into Park88
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running89
Shifting Out Of Park90
Torque Lock90
Parking Over Things That Burn91
Engine Exhaust91
Running Your Engine While You're Parked92
Power Windows93
Horn93
Express-Down Window93
Window Lock93
Tilt Wheel94
Turn Signal/Malfunction Lever94
Turn And Lane Change Indicator95
Turn Signal On Chime95
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer96
Windshield Wipers96
Windshield Washer97
Cruise Control98
Setting Cruise Control99
Resuming A Set Speed99
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control100
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control100
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control100
Exterior Lamps101
Headlamps101
Using Cruise Control On Hills101
Ending Cruise Control101
Lamps On Reminder102
Daytime Running Lamps102
Cornering Lamps102
Twilight Sentinel103
Light Sensor103
Interior Lamps104
Instrument Panel Intensity/Brightness Control104
Time Out Feature104
Courtesy Lamps104
Illuminated Entry105
Perimeter Lighting105
Front Reading Lamps106
Rear Reading Lamps106
Mirrors107
Battery Rundown Protection107
Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror107
Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror With Integral Reading Lamps108
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror108
Manual Remote Control Mirror109
Time Delay109
Reverse Gear Day Mode109
Cleaning The Photocells109
Power Remote Control Mirrors110
Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview Mirror110
Convex Outside Mirror110
Storage Compartments111
Center Console Cupholder/Coinholder111
Convenience Net112
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter112
Sun Visors113
Dual Sun Visors113
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors113
Instrument Panel114
Instrument Panel Clusters116
Speedometer And Odometer118
Trip Odometer118
Tachometer118
Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators119
Safety Belt Reminder Light119
Air Bag Readiness Light120
Battery System Warning Light121
Voltage Indicator121
Brake System Warning Light122
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light123
Traction Control System Warning Light124
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp126
If The Light Is Flashing127
If The Light Is On Steady127
Oil Pressure Light/Gage128
Check Oil Level Light129
Change Oil Soon Light129
Fuel Gauge131
Low Fuel Light131
Comfort Controls And Audio Systems133
Comfort Controls134
Electronic Touch Climate Control134
Fan Button134
Temperature Lever134
Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control135
Mode Controls136
Automatic Operation137
Manual Operation137
Air Conditioning139
Heating140
Ventilation System140
Ventilation Tips141
Defogging And Defrosting141
Rear Window Defogger142
Passenger Control143
Steering Wheel Controls For Climate Control143
Audio Systems144
Setting The Clock144
Am-Fm Stereo144
Playing The Radio144
Finding A Station145
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player146
Setting The Tone146
Adjusting The Speakers146
Playing A Cassette Tape148
Theft-Deterrent Feature163
Activating The Theft-Deterrent Feature163
Unlocking The Theft-Deterrent Feature After A Power Loss164
Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature164
Steering Wheel Controls165
Understanding Radio Reception166
Fm Stereo166
Am166
Tips About Your Audio System166
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player167
Care Of Your Compact Discs167
Heated Backlite Antenna168
Your Driving And The Road171
Defensive Driving172
Drunken Driving173
Control Of A Vehicle175
Braking176
Anti-Lock Brakes177
Traction Control System179
Using Anti-Lock179
Braking In Emergencies180
Steering180
Power Steering180
Magnasteer180
Steering Tips181
Driving On Curves181
Steering In Emergencies182
Off-Road Recovery183
Passing183
Loss Of Control185
Skidding185
Driving At Night186
Night Vision187
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads188
Hydroplaning190
Driving Through Deep Standing Water190
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips190
City Driving191
Freeway Driving192
Before Leaving On A Long Trip193
Highway Hypnosis194
Hill And Mountain Roads194
Winter Driving196
Driving On Snow Or Ice197
If You're Caught In A Blizzard198
Loading Your Vehicle201
Electronic Level Control203
Towing A Trailer203
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer204
Weight Of The Trailer205
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue205
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires206
Hitches206
Safety Chains207
Trailer Brakes207
Driving With A Trailer207
Following Distance207
Backing Up208
Making Turns208
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer208
Driving On Grades209
Parking On Hills209
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill209
Maintenance When Trailer Towing209
Problems On The Road211
Hazard Warning Flashers212
Other Warning Devices213
Jump Starting213
Towing Your Vehicle218
Front Towing220
Rear Towing221
Engine Overheating223
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine223
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine224
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank227
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator229
Ti:e Goes Flat232
Changing A Flat Tire232
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools233
Removing Wheel Covers And Wheel Nut Caps235
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire238
Storing The Sdare Tire And Tools244
Compact Spare Tire245
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow246
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out246
Service And Appearance Care249
Service250
Doing Your Own Service Work250
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle251
Fuel251
Fuels In Foreign Countries252
Filling Your Tank253
Checking Things Under The Hood255
Hood Release256
3800 Series I1 Engine (L36257
Engine Oil258
Checking Engine Oil258
When To Add Oil259
What Kind Of Oil To Use259
Engine Oil Additives261
When To Change Engine Oil261
What To Do With Used Oil261
Air Cleaner262
Automatic Transaxle Fluid264
When To Check And Change264
How To Check265
Checking The Fluid Level265
How To Add Fluid267
Engine Coolant267
What To Use268
Checking Coolant269
Adding Coolant270
Radiator Pressure Cap270
Thermostat271
Power Steering Fluid271
When To Check Power Steering Fluid271
How To Check Power Steering Fluid271
Windshield Washer Fluid272
Adding Washer Fluid272
Brakes273
Brake Fluid273
Brake Wear275
Brake Pedal Travel276
Brake Adjustment276
Replacing Brake System Parts276
Battery276
Bulb Replacement277
Halogen Bulbs277
Front Turn Signal280
Trunk Mounted Back-Up And Taillamps280
Rear Turn Signals283
Headlamp Aiming283
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement286
Tires286
Inflation - Tire Pressure287
Tire Inspection And Rotation288
When It's Time For New Tires289
Buying New Tires290
Uniform Tire Quality Grading291
Treadwear291
Traction291
Temperature292
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance292
Wheel Replacement292
Used Replacement Wheels293
Tire Chains294
Appearance Care294
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Buick295
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric295
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric295
Special Cleaning Problems296
Greasy Or Oily Stains296
Non-Greasy Stains296
Cleaning Vinyl296
Cleaning Leather297
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel297
Care Of Safety Belts297
Cleaning Glass Surfaces297
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades298
Weatherstrips298
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Buick298
Cleaning Exterior Lampslenses298
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels299
Finish Care299
Cleaning Tires300
Sheet Metal Damage300
Finish Damage300
Chemical Paint Spotting300
Appearance Care Materials Chart301
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)302
Engine Identification302
Service Parts Identification Label302
Electrical System303
Add-On Electrical Equipment303
Headlamp Wiring303
Power Windows And Other Power Accessories303
Maxifuse/Relay Center304
Fuses And Circuit Breakers304
Driver's Side Fuse Block305
Passenger's Side Fuse Block307
Replacement Bulbs309
Capacities And Specifications309
Air Conditioning Refrigerants310
Engine Specifications310
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts310
Vehicle Dimensions310
L36 Engine Accessory Belt311
Maintenance Schedule313
Your Vehicle And The Environment314
How This Section Is Organized315
Scheduled Maintenance Services316
Selecting The Right Schedule316
Short Trip/City Definition317
Short Trip/City Intervals317
Long Trip/Highway Definition318
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule319
Long Trip/Highhway Maintenance Schedule340
Owner Checks And Services351
At Each Fuel Fill351
Engine Oil Level Check351
At Least Once A Month351
At Least Twice A Year352
Restraint System Check352
Wiper Blade Check352
Automatic Transaxle Check352
Starter Switch Check353
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (Btsi) Check353
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check354
Parking Brake And Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check354
Underbody Flushing Service354
Periodic Maintenance Inspections355
Steering, Suspension And Front Drive Axle Boot And Seal Inspection355
Radiator And Heater Hose Inspection355
Throttle Linkage Inspection355
Brake System Inspection356
Calipedknuckle Maintenance Inspection356
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants357
Customer Assistance Information363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure364
Roadside Assistance367
Courtesy Transportation368
Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program369
Reporting Safety Defects370
Index375
Service Station Checkpoints386