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The 2000 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint SystemsThis section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
2-1 Features and ControlsThis section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsThis section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the RoadHere you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the RoadThis section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance CareHere the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance ScheduleThis section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance InformationThis section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on ªReporting Safety Defectsº on page 8-9.
9-1 IndexHere's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
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1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)
The controls for the memory seat and mirrors are located
on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and
recall previous settings that have been stored.
Adjust the driver's seat (including the lumbar
adjustments) and both outside mirrors to the position
you would like for driving. Then press and hold memory
button 1 for five seconds. A double beep will sound
when the memory is set.
To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver,
follow the previous steps, but press button 2 instead.When your vehicle is in PARK (P) and a memory button
is pressed, a single beep will sound through the audio
system and the memory position will be recalled.
You can also store an exit position for each driver. The
exit position is programmed by moving the seat to the
desired exit position and then holding the exit button for
five seconds. The exit position set will be for the most
recently selected driving position (1 or 2).
The exit position will be recalled when the exit button is
pressed and will correspond to the driving position that
was recalled last.
Note that selecting a new position with the memory button
will change all other personal choice settings that you have
previously programmed also. See ªPersonal Choice
Programmingº in the Index for further information.
Memory recall will only work when the automatic
transaxle is in PARK (P).
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RUN (D): This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine and release the switch. This is the
position for normal driving. Even when the engine is not
running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical
power accessories and to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
START (E): This position starts your engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to RUN for normal driving.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the OFF ignition position, you will
hear a warning chime when you open the driver's door.
Always leave your key in LOCK. If you leave it in any
other position, you will drain your battery power.
Retained Accessory Power
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have electrical power to such accessories as the
power windows, audio steering wheel controls, clock,
sunroof (if equipped) and the radio for up to 10 minutes.
The instrument cluster lights will stay on for a few
seconds, then will go out. Once you open a door, the
power will shut off.
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A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center Buttons (If Equipped)
C. Multifunction Lever
D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
E. Hazard Warning Flashers
F. Instrument Cluster
G. Traction Control Button (If Equipped)H. Exterior Lamps
I. Head
-Up Display (HUD) Controls (If Equipped)
J. Hood Release
K. Parking Brake
L. Cruise Controls
M. Audio System
N. Climate Controls
O. Glove Box
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-7 Air Conditioning
3
-8 Heating
3
-8 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-9 Rear Window Defogger
3
-9 Ventilation System
3
-11 Passenger Control (If Equipped)
3
-12 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control
(If Equipped)
3
-12 Audio Systems
3
-12 Setting the Clock
3
-13 AM-FM Stereo
3
-15 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
3
-18 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)3
-22 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-26 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone
Control (If Equipped)
3
-32 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
3
-35 Personal Choice Radio Controls
(If Equipped)
3
-35 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
3
-36 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
3
-37 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-37 Tips About Your Audio System
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-38 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-39 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-39 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-39 Diversity Antenna System
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3-12 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate
Control (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the
temperature function by using the button located on
your steering wheel.
Press the TEMP up arrow to
increase the temperature
and the TEMP down arrow
to decrease the temperature.
Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears.
Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
You may set the clock with the ignition off if you
press RECALL first and follow the same procedure
described above.
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If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the
current track if more than eight seconds have played.
If you hold the button or press it more than once, the
player will continue moving back through the disc.
The sound will mute while seeking.
NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track.
If you hold the button or press it more than once, the
player will continue moving forward through the disc.
The sound will mute while seeking.
The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the
previous and next selections on the disc.
(3): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track. You will hear sound.
(4): Press and hold this button to quickly advance
within a track. You will hear sound.
RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. Press RAND
again to turn off random play.RECALL: 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 what is normally
shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the
button until you see the display you want, then hold the
button until the display flashes.
AM
-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a
disc is in the player.
SOURCE: Press this button to change to the disc function
when the radio is on. When a disc is inserted, the disc will
play until you press AM
-FM. Then the disc will stop
playing and the radio will play. Press SOURCE again to
play a disc again. CD PLAY will show on the display.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc.
The radio will play.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
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RECALL: 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 what is normally
shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the
RECALL button until you see the display you want,
then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes.
AM
-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player.
SOURCE: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on. When a disc is inserted,
the disc will play until you press AM
-FM. Then the disc
will stop playing and the radio will play. Press SOURCE
again to play a disc again. CD PLAY will show on
the display.EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc.
The radio will play.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Also, as a protection feature, if a CD is ejected and left
in the player, it will be pulled back in the player with the
ignition on or off.