2007 BUICK LUCERNE child lock

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane,
or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or
a child darts out from between parked cars and
stops right in front of you. You can avoid
these problems by braking — if you can stop in
time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes.
SeeBraking on page 280. It is better to remove as
much speed as you can from a possible collision.
Then steer around the problem, to the left or
right depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention and
a quick decision. If you are holding the steering
wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very
quickly without removing either hand. But you
have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided
the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re
can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel
pump unattended when refueling your
vehicle. This is against the law in some
places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To open the fuel door, apply pressure in the center
of the rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in
it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back
to the right.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from
the hook on the fuel door.
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Ignition Positions......................................... 114
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver................. 177
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 392
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 158
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 174
Cluster..................................................... 194
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Jump Starting.............................................. 372
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 94
Keys............................................................. 93
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 386
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 177
Cornering................................................. 173
Courtesy.................................................. 174
Electric Power Management..................... 176
Exterior.................................................... 170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 173
Fog .......................................................... 173
Front Reading.......................................... 175
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.............. 177
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
License Plate Lamps................................... 383
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 197
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 202
Brake System Warning............................. 201
Charging System..................................... 200
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