2002 BUICK LESABRE trunk

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Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch. If you don't seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into
your vehicle. See ªCarbon Monoxideº in the Index.
Dirt and water can, too.
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. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be
able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Because you have anti
-lock brakes, do not try to tap into
your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake
systems won't work well, or at all.
Trailer Wiring Harness
All of the electrical circuits required for your trailer
lighting system can be accessed at the driver's side rear
lamp connector. This connector is located under the
carpet on the rear corner of the trunk compartment.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you'll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you
are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving
and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.

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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you'll 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 ªCompact Spare
Tireº later in this section for more information about
the compact spare.

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4. Unscrew the wing nuts to remove the container that
holds the wrench and jack.
5. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and the spare tire
from the trunk.
The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and the
wheel wrench (B).
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel
Nut Caps
If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center
cover that hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover
by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry it off.
If your vehicle has a wheel cover, remove it by using the
flat end of the wheel wrench. Pry along the edge of the
wheel cover until it comes off.
When reinstalling the wheel cover, carefully line up the
tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover.

5-28 Storing the Flat 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've put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you'll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in
the trunk.

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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:

Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under the Hood
CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.

6-40 Front Turn Signal
Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from
the vehicle, the front turn signal bulbs can be accessed.
1. 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.
2. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of
the retainer.
3. Install the new bulb and turn the bulb assembly
back into place.
Trunk-Mounted Back-Up and Taillamps
1. Loosen and remove the seven fasteners that hold
the assembly in place. The assembly for both sides
is one piece. The entire piece must be removed to
replace any bulbs.

6-42 Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and
Taillamps
1. Open the trunk. Turn the screws located just inside
of the trunk counterclockwise and remove them.
2. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk.
3. Pull the carpet away from the rear area to access the
turn signal bulb assembly.
4. Loosen and remove the bolts that hold the assembly
in place.
5. Pull out the bulb assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket
one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise,
while pressing
it firmly.
7. Pull the bulb socket straight out of the assembly.
8. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out.
9. Replace with a new bulb by pushing the bulb
straight into the socket until the bulb clicks
into place.
10. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn into the
assembly to lock it back into place.
11. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
bulb assembly.

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Micro Relays Usage
49 Ignition 3
50 Fuel Tank Door Release
51 Interior Lamps
52 Trunk Release
53 Front Courtesy Lamps
54 Not Used
55 Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Circuit
Breakers Usage
56 Power Seats
57 Power Windows
Mini Relays Usage
58 Cigar
59 Rear DefoggerMaxiFuses Usage
60 Not Used
61 Rear Defog
62 Not Used
63 Audio Amplifier
64 Electronic Level Control (ELC)
65 Cigar
66 Not Used
Spare Fuses Usage
67 Not Used
68 Not Used
69 Not Used
70 Spare
71 Spare
72 Spare
73 Spare
74 Spare
75 Fuse Puller