2003 BUICK LESABRE towing

Driving..........................................................4-16
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-26
Dual Sun Visor...............................................2-17
E
Electrical System............................................5-85
Add-On Equipment......................................5-85
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-86
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion..................5-89
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-15
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-42
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-86
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-17
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-42
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-17
Engine..........................................................5-18
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18Engine (cont.)
Battery.......................................................5-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-40
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant......................................................5-23
Cooling System Inspection............................6-22
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-23
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-41
Express-Down Window....................................2-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-26
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-17
Exterior Lights................................................3-53
F
Filter.............................................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XMŸ).............3-66
Finding a PTY Station.....................................3-59
Finding a Station....................................3-56, 3-64
Finish Care....................................................5-81
Finish Damage...............................................5-83
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-94
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-17
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-17
At Least Once a Month................................6-17
At Least Once a Year..................................6-18
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-18
Brake System Inspection..............................6-22
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-22
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-21
Fuel System Inspection................................6-22
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-17
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-21
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-23
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-24
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-21
Throttle System Inspection............................6-22
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-42
Making Turns.................................................4-40
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-40
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Operation...........................................3-27
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-8
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-44
Memory Seat.................................................2-44
Memory Seats................................................3-53
Message.......................................................3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-49
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirror Operation.....................................2-33, 2-34
Mirrors..........................................................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-33
Memory.....................................................2-44
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror......2-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-35
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-31
Personalization Features.................................... 2-6
Personalization Programming............................2-12
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-70
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-60, 3-71, 3-75
Playing the Radio...................................3-56, 3-63
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Power...........................................................3-22
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-86
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-39
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-62
Radio Messages.....................................3-60, 3-67
Radios..........................................................3-55Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-79
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-80
Care of Your CDs........................................3-80
Personal Choice Radio Controls....................3-77
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-62
Radio with CD............................................3-56
Setting the Time..........................................3-55
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-77
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-73
Understanding Reception..............................3-78
RainsenseŸ II Wipers.....................................3-10
RDS Messages......................................3-59, 3-66
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..............................5-90
Rear Window Defogger............................3-26, 3-29
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.............................................2-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-33
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-32
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Trunk Release Lockout........................2-14
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-70
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-68
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
Taillamps.......................................................5-55
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-55
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-53
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-39
Testing the Alarm............................................2-19
Theater Dimming............................................3-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-77
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
žIII Operation..............................2-20
PASS-KeyžIII .............................................2-19
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-17
Tires.............................................................5-58
Buying New Tires........................................5-62
Chains.......................................................5-66
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-67
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-59
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-63Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-65
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-38
Top Strap......................................................1-37
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-38
Towing..........................................................4-32
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction........................................................... 4-9
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-39
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-39
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-39
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-25
Transaxle.......................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer................................................3-35
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-14
Trunk Security Override...................................2-15
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer.............................3-73
Trunk............................................................2-14
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-40
Twilight Sentinel
ž............................................3-16
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-20
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-78
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-63
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-66
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-78
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-41
Using RDS....................................................3-58
V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-85
Number (VIN).............................................5-85
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-85
Vehicle Personalization....................................3-50
DIC ...........................................................3-50
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-44
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-41
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5Vehicle (cont.)
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Service Soon Light......................................3-44
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Visors...........................................................2-17
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-32
Warnings.......................................................3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-49
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-80
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-18
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-37
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-37
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..........................................5-24, 5-36
Wheels..........................................................5-64
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-64
Replacement...............................................5-65
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
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