2007 BUICK LUCERNE ECU

At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 392. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 408.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 398.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch 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.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 122.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Roadside Assistance Program
In the U.S. call1-800-252-1112.
In Canada call1-800-268-6800.
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and,
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may be
restricted. For safety reasons, propane
and other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Lock-out Service:To ensure security, the
driver must present the vehicle registration and
personal ID before lock-out service is provided.
Lock-out service will be covered at no charge if
you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
If your vehicle will not start, Roadside
Assistance will arrange to have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealership.
In the U.S., replacement keys made at the
customer’s expense will be covered within
10 miles (16 km).
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Alternative Service:There may be times,
when Roadside Assistance cannot provide
timely assistance, your advisor may authorize
you to secure local emergency road service,
and you will be reimbursed up to $100 upon
submission of the original receipt to Roadside
Assistance.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty for U.S.
customers, and the duration of the Base Warranty
Coverage for Canadian customers of the new
Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for
parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the
responsibility of the driver.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number, and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away. U.S. customers call
Buick Roadside Assistance:1-800-252-1112,
TTY users, call1-888-889-2438, Canadian
customers call1-800-268-6800.
Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Buick and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program
at any time without notication.
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C
Calibration.......................... 19,130, 132, 218
California Fuel............................................. 328
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 326
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 436
Carbon Monoxide..............106, 127, 302, 315
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 422
Your CD Player........................................ 274
Your CDs ................................................. 273
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 262
Center Console Storage Area...................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit............................. 152
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 35
Center Seat.................................................. 18
Chains, Tire................................................. 406
Charging System Light................................ 200
Check
Engine Light............................................ 206
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 332
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 425Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 55
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 62
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 65
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 182
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 424
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 422
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 420
Finish Care.............................................. 423
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 418
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 421
Leather.................................................... 421
Tires........................................................ 424
Underbody Maintenance........................... 425
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Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 103
Locks....................................................... 102
Power Door Locks................................... 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 104
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 25
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 212
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 212
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 231
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 221
Driving
At Night................................................... 291
City.......................................................... 296
Defensive................................................. 276
Drunken................................................... 277
Freeway................................................... 297
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 300
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 293
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 307
Winter...................................................... 302
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 186E
Electric Power Management........................ 176
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 428
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 428
Power Windows and
Other Power Options............................ 428
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 431
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 428
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 342
Battery..................................................... 370
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 206
Coolant.................................................... 347
Coolant Heater......................................... 117
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 204
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 204
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 454
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 334
Exhaust................................................... 127
Oil ........................................................... 337
Oil Life System........................................ 340
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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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R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 351
Radios........................................................ 241
Care of Your CD Player........................... 274
Care of Your CDs.................................... 273
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 271
Radio with CD................................245, 251
Setting the Time..............................242, 243
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 271
Understanding Reception......................... 272
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 165
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 104
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 39
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 152
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 36
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.......................................... 132
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®............................................ 129
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®and Compass..................... 130
Rearview Mirror with Compass
and Temperature........................................ 19
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 129
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 129Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 452
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 313
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 94
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................... 95
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 410
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 409
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 383
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 477
General Motors........................................ 478
United States Government....................... 477
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 115
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 34
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 466
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 307
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 454
Running the Engine While Parked............... 128
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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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