Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-6
Safety Belts
.............................................1-14
Child Restraints
.......................................1-34
Airbag System
.........................................1-57
Restraint System Check
............................1-72
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-11
Windows
.................................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-28
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-32
Mirrors
....................................................2-44
OnStar
®System
......................................2-45
Universal Home Remote System
................2-47
Storage Areas
.........................................2-51
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-57
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-34
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-49
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-80Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-37
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-47
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-49
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-53
Tires
......................................................5-54
Appearance Care
.....................................5-87
Vehicle Identi cation
.................................5-95
Electrical System
......................................5-95
Capacities and Speci cations
...................5-102
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-14
Index................................................................ 1
2006 Buick Terraza Owner ManualM
Third Row Seat
Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full
bench seat and may come with the convenience center.
SeeConvenience Center on page 2-56for more
information. The third row seat can be removed and
replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie at with
the convenience center.
Folding the Seatback(s)
To fold down either side of
the 50/50 split bench seat,
pull up on the lever located
on the back of the seat you
want to fold, and push the
seatback down until it is
locked into place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into place.
Returning the Seatback to an Upright
Position
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
To raise the seatback, do the following:
1. Move the second row seat completely forward by
using the manual adjustment bar under either the
front or rear of the seat cushion.
2. From the passenger’s or driver’s side sliding door,
pull up on the lever to release the seatback, then
push up on the seatback to raise the seat.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it
is locked into the upright position.
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Q:If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A:You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an
accident — even one that is not your fault — you
and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver does not protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)
of home. And the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different
rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be
riding in your vehicle, seeOlder Children on page 1-34
orInfants and Young Children on page 1-37. Follow
those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you will want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We will start with the driver position.
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see “Seats” in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Do not let it get twisted.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the
way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage
both the belt and your vehicle.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be
away from your face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
To move it down, push
down on the button (A)
and move the height
adjuster to the desired
position. You can move the
height adjuster up by
pushing up on the shoulder
belt guide.
After you move the height adjuster to where you want it,
try to move it down without pushing the button down
to make sure it has locked into position.
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If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right
front passenger and/or the second row captain’s chairs
(if equipped), it is in the side of the seatback closest
to the door.
{CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an
airbag, the airbag might not in ate properly or
it might force the object into that person
causing severe injury or even death. The path
of an in ating airbag must be kept clear. Do
not put anything between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put anything on
the steering wheel hub or on or near any other
airbag covering. Do not let seat covers block
the in ation path of a side impact airbag.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-11
Door Locks..................................................2-11
Power Door Locks........................................2-12
Delayed Locking...........................................2-13
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-14
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-14
Lockout Protection........................................2-14
Dual Sliding Doors........................................2-14
Power Sliding Door (PSD)..............................2-17
Liftgate........................................................2-24
Windows........................................................2-26
Power Windows............................................2-27
Power Rear Quarter Windows........................2-27
Sun Visors...................................................2-28
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-28
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-28
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-30
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-30Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-32
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-32
Ignition Positions..........................................2-32
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-33
Starting the Engine.......................................2-33
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-34
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-35
Parking Brake..............................................2-39
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-40
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-41
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-41
Engine Exhaust............................................2-42
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-43
Mirrors...........................................................2-44
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-44
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-44
OnStar
®System.............................................2-45
Universal Home Remote System......................2-47
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-48
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1
Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
This vehicle has one key for the ignition and the driver’s
door lock.
Your vehicle has the PASS-Key
®III vehicle theft
system. The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.
If a replacement key or any additional key is needed,
you must purchase this key from your dealer. The
key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag
that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your
dealer if you need a new key made.
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At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
quali ed technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
You can lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors and the
liftgate using the remote keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry
transmitter shown here is
for a vehicle equipped
with the remote vehicle
start feature and dual
power sliding doors.
The remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your
vehicle will only contain the buttons speci c to your
vehicle’s factory installed remote system features.
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