2006 BUICK LUCERNE spare tire

Storing a Flat or Spare 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 have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to store the at tire in your trunk.
Store the at tire as far forward in the trunk as
possible.To store the compact spare tire and tools, do the
following:
A. Center Retainer
B. Compact Spare
Tire Cover
C. Washer
D. RetainerE. Jack Container
F. Spare Tire
G. Wheel Wrench
H. Jack
I. Bolt
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1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
2. Install the spare tire (F) with the valve stem up, and
line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (I). Then
place the spare tire on the compartment oor.
3. Insert the jack container (E) into the spare tire (F).
4. Insert the wheel wrench (G) and jack (H) into
the center of the compact spare tire making sure to
line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (I) on the
compartment oor.
5. Secure the tire and wheel with the retainer (D) and
then the washer (C).
6. Reinstall the compact spare tire cover (B).
7. Secure with the center retainer (A).
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-82
for more information.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the ination pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).After installing the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare tire
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can nish your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want. You must
calibrate the Check Tire Pressure System after installing
or removing the compact spare. SeeCheck Tire
Pressure System on page 5-63. Of course, it is best to
replace your spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. The compact spare tire will last longer and
be in good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare tire on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep your
compact spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on your spare tire cover. It is very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label,
you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-23for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-56for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-72.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-65.
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Roadside Assistance Program
Call1-800-252-1112for Buick Roadside Assistance.
As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Buick’s
Roadside Assistance toll-free number at1-800-252-1112
to speak with a Buick Roadside Assistance
representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel,
$5 maximum, for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number, and delivery
date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
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Chains, Tire...................................................5-71
Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Tire Pressure System...................................5-63
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-33
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children..................................................1-41
Older Children.............................................1-30
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-49
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-22
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-88
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-87
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-84
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-83Cleaning (cont.)
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-86
Leather......................................................5-85
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-88
Climate Control System...................................3-23
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-31
Dual Automatic............................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-27
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-82
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-46
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-5
Cooling System......................................5-29, 5-34
Cornering Lamps............................................3-16
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Power (cont.)
Inadvertent Battery Saver.............................3-18
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-17
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-29
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-13
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-27
Radios..........................................................3-74
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-101
Care of Your CDs ......................................3-100
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-98
Radio with CD....................................3-77, 3-82
Setting the Time..................................3-75, 3-76
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception............................3-100
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-27
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-46
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-25
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-33
Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature...............................................1-10
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-74
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-69
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-70
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Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-29
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-22
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-82
Installing....................................................5-75
Removing...................................................5-74
Storing.......................................................5-81
Specications, Capacities...............................5-101
Speedometer..................................................3-35
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................4-10
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-42
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-99
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Center Flex Storage Unit..............................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-46
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Front Storage Area......................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-46
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-54
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker
Lamps ....................................................5-52
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-41
Theater Dimming............................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-88
Buying New Tires........................................5-66
Chains.......................................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Check Tire Pressure System.........................5-63
Cleaning....................................................5-89
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-82
Different Size..............................................5-68
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-72
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