2007 BUICK LUCERNE maintenance schedule

When you go to your GM Goodwrench®dealer for
your service needs, you will know that GM-trained
and supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 478.
Owner Checks and Services on page 448tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 452andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 453.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine GM parts.Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
in the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle
service is necessary for over a year. However, the
engine oil and lter must be changed at least once
a year and at this time the system must be reset.
Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer has GM-trained
service technicians who will perform this work using
genuine GM parts and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 340for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
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When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears, certain services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services are described
in the following for “MaintenanceI” and
“MaintenanceII.” Generally, it is recommended
that your rst service be MaintenanceI, your
second service be MaintenanceII, and that you
alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases,
MaintenanceIImay be required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on
within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 337. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 340.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 342.See footnote (m).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 398and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 449.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
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Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
3.8L Engine Only: Check transaxle uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the
service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on
page 440. Any additional information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 448can be added on the
following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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(United States only)
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Access information about your specic
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Keep track of your vehicle’s service history
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Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for
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My GM Canada (Canada only)
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Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
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To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from
Helm, Inc.
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner manual
will include the Maintenance Schedule for
all models.
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to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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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
M
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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S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 197
Pretensioners............................................. 42
Reminder Light........................................ 196
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 422
Center Front Passenger Position................ 35
Driver Position........................................... 25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 25
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 24
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 39
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 36
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 34
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 42
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 34
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 33
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 442
Seats
Center Seat............................................... 18
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated and Cooled Seats.......................... 12Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual Passenger....................................... 9
Memory, Mirrors......................................... 13
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 14
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 65
Rear Seat Position..................................... 62
Right Front Seat Position........................... 65
Security Light.............................................. 210
Service........................................................ 325
Accessories and Modications.................. 325
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 327
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 326
Doing Your Own Work............................. 326
Engine Soon Light................................... 206
Publications Ordering Information............. 478
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 86
Setting the Time.................................242, 243
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 425
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 123
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 125
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 162
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