2007 BUICK LUCERNE key

(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the hood,
rear compartment, glove box door, and console
door. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.
(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.(j)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 347 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
(l)Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for
deposits. Open the throttle valve and inspect
all surfaces. Clean as required.
(m)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(n)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
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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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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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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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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
J
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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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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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
492

Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 418
Installing.................................................. 410
Removing................................................ 409
Storing..................................................... 416
Specications, Capacities............................ 436
Speedometer............................................... 196
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 284
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 203
Starting Your Engine................................... 116
Steering...................................................... 285
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 271
Steering Wheel, Heated.............................. 161
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 161
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 151
Center Flex Storage Unit......................... 152
Convenience Net..................................... 152
Cupholder(s)............................................ 151
Front Storage Area.................................. 151
Glove Box................................................ 151
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 152
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 306
Sun Visors.................................................. 109
Sunroof....................................................... 153
T
Tachometer................................................. 196
Taillamps
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 382
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps................................ 380
TCS Warning Light...................................... 202
Theater Dimming......................................... 175
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 271
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 110
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 110
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 111
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 112
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 161
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 205
Tires........................................................... 385
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 424
Buying New Tires..................................... 400
Chains..................................................... 406
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 408
Cleaning.................................................. 424
Compact Spare Tire................................. 418
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