2007 BUICK LUCERNE parking brake

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 122.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to OFF in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to OFF only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in OFF.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service
is required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 337.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 347.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 271
Radio with CD................................245, 251
Setting the Time..............................242, 243
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 271
Understanding Radio Reception............... 272
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 274
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 343
Operation................................................. 119
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 274
Battery........................................................ 370
Electric Power Management..................... 176
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 173
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 177
Run-Down Protection............................... 177Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 298
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 281
Emergencies............................................ 283
Panic Assist............................................. 285
Parking.................................................... 122
System Warning Light.............................. 201
Brakes........................................................ 367
Braking....................................................... 280
Braking in Emergencies............................... 283
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 113
Bulb Replacement....................................... 380
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 380
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 377
License Plate Lamps................................ 383
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 383
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps................. 382
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 380
Buying New Tires........................................ 400
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Outlet Adjustment........................................ 192
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 181
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror............ 135
Convex Mirror.......................................... 134
Curb View Assist Mirror........................... 134
Power Mirrors.......................................... 133
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 353
Owner Checks and Services....................... 448
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 425
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 285
Park Aid...................................................... 178
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 123
Shifting Out of......................................... 125
Parking
Assist....................................................... 178
Brake....................................................... 122
Over Things That Burn............................ 126Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 198
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 192
Passenger Sensing System........................... 81
Passing....................................................... 288
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 112
Perimeter Lighting....................................... 175
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 181
Door Locks.............................................. 103
Electrical System..................................... 428
Inadvertent Battery Saver......................... 177
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 115
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 364
Windows.................................................. 109
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 104
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...... 24
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