2007 BUICK LUCERNE cruise control

Remember: ABS does not change the time you
need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or
always decrease stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have
time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly
slows or stops. Always leave enough room up
ahead to stop, even though you have ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal
down rmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may
hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel
the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that the front wheels are spinning too much or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system works the front brakes and reduces engine
power (by closing the throttle and managing engine
spark) to limit wheel spin.
The traction control system and StabiliTrak
®
warning light will ash when the traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light on page 202for
more information. You may feel or hear the system
working, but this is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the
traction control system begins to limit wheel spin,
the cruise control will automatically disengage.
When road conditions allow you to safely use
it again, you may re-engage the cruise control.
SeeCruise Control on page 167for more
information.
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Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 422
Weatherstrips........................................... 422
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 423
Climate Control System............................... 182
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 192
Dual Automatic......................................... 186
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 192
Collision Damage Repair............................. 472
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 418
Compass............................ 19,130, 132, 218
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 110
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 280
Convenience Net......................................... 152
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 204
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 204
Heater, Engine......................................... 117
Cooled Seats................................................ 12
Cooling System..................................354, 360
Cornering Lamps......................................... 173
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 174
Cruise Control............................................. 167
Cruise Control Light.................................... 210
Cupholder(s)................................................ 151Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 469
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users................. 464
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 464
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 460
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 465
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 478
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 477
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 477
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 466
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 478
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Daytime Running Lamps............................. 172
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 174
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 175
DIC Compass.............................................. 218
Disc, MP3................................................... 262
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 326
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Light (cont.)
Cruise Control.......................................... 210
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 204
Fog Lamp................................................ 210
Highbeam On.......................................... 210
Malfunction Indicator................................ 206
Oil Pressure............................................. 209
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 198
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 197
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 196
Security................................................... 210
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 203
TCS Warning Light.................................. 202
Tire Pressure........................................... 205
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..... 202
Lighting
Delayed Entry.......................................... 174
Delayed Exit............................................ 175
Entry........................................................ 174
Perimeter................................................. 175
Theater Dimming..................................... 175
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 307
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 103
Door........................................................ 102
Lockout Protection................................... 105
Power Door............................................. 103Locks (cont.)
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 104
Loss of Control........................................... 290
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 10
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 444
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 448
At Least Once a Month............................ 449
At Least Once a Year .............................. 449
Introduction.............................................. 440
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 446
Maintenance Record................................ 455
Maintenance Requirements...................... 440
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 453
Owner Checks and Services.................... 448
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 452
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 442
Using....................................................... 440
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 440
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 206
Manual Passenger Seat.................................. 9
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................. 13
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