2007 BUICK LUCERNE headlamp

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 19
Safety Belts
............................................ 19
Child Restraints
...................................... 43
Airbag System
........................................ 70
Restraint System Check
......................... 88
Features and Controls
................................. 91
Keys
....................................................... 93
Doors and Locks
.................................. 102
Windows
............................................... 108
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 110
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 113
Mirrors
.................................................. 129
OnStar
®System
................................... 135
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 139
Storage Areas
...................................... 151
Sunroof
................................................ 153Instrument Panel
........................................ 155
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 158
Climate Controls
................................... 182
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
.... 194
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 212
Audio System(s)
................................... 241
Driving Your Vehicle
.................................. 275
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 276
Towing
................................................. 313
Service and Appearance Care
................... 323
Service
................................................. 325
Fuel
...................................................... 327
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 332
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 377
Bulb Replacement
................................ 380
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.... 383
2007 Buick Lucerne Owner ManualM
1

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
On vehicles with the 3.8L V6 engine,
the coolant heater cord is located on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle, above the
headlamp assembly. On vehicles with the 4.6L
V8 engine, the cord is located on the driver’s
side of the vehicle on the right side of the
engine air cleaner. It is between the engine
cover and the engine air cleaner.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded
outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a re. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the cord
into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not
reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded
110-volt AC outlet.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts. If you do
not, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater
plugged in? The answer depends on the outside
temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some
other things. Instead of trying to list everything here,
we ask that you contact your dealer in the area
where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer
can give you the best advice for that particular area.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
While sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your
vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or
down and side to side. The control at the bottom of
the mirror is the day/night feature that allows
adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of
headlamps from behind is reduced. Push the
control for daytime use; pull it for night use.
Manual Rearview Mirror with
OnStar®
Mirror Operation
Your vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror
with the OnStar®System. You can adjust the mirror
for day or night driving. Press the tab forward for
day driving. Pull the tab back for night driving.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on page 135for
more information about the services OnStar®
provides.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming
rearview mirror with the OnStar®system.
There are three additional buttons for the OnStar
®
system. See your dealer for more information
on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®.
SeeOnStar®System on page 135for more
information about the services OnStar®provides.
O(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with a compass. This feature
enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare from
vehicle headlamps from behind and automatically
dim to reduce the glare to a safe level. The
automatic dimming feature turns on each time the
vehicle is started.
O(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on
automatically each time the ignition is started. To
operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the
following:
1. Make sure the indicator light, located to the left
of the on/off button, is on. If it’s not, press and
hold the on/off button until the light comes on,
indicating that the mirror is in automatic
dimming mode.
2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing and holding the on/off button until
the indicator light turns off.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror
will display the current compass direction.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there
may be a strong magnetic eld interfering with the
compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or
similar object. If the letter C or CAL appears in the
compass window, the compass may need to be
reset or calibrated.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the
vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
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Outside Automatic Dimming
Heated Mirror
If you have this feature, the outside driver’s mirror
will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you.
When you operate the rear window defogger, the
heated driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview
mirrors are warmed to help clear them of ice and
snow. See “Rear Window Defogger” underClimate
Control System on page 182orDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 186for more
information.
Your vehicle may also have a turn signal indicator
on the mirror. An arrow on the outside rearview
mirror will ash in the direction of the turn or lane
change. SeeTurn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 162for more information.
OnStar®System
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and
live advisors to provide you with a wide range of
safety, security, information, and convenience
services. If your airbags deploy, the system is
designed to make an automatic call to OnStar
®
Emergency advisors who can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock
your keys in the vehicle, call OnStar
®at
1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to
unlock your doors. If you need roadside assistance,
press the OnStar
®button and they can contact
Roadside Service for you.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 158
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 160
Other Warning Devices............................. 160
Horn.......................................................... 160
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 161
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 161
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 162
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 162
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 163
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 164
Windshield Wipers..................................... 164
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 165
Windshield Washer.................................... 166
Cruise Control........................................... 167
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 170
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 171
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 171
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 172
Fog Lamps................................................ 173
Cornering Lamps....................................... 173
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 173
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 174
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 174
Entry Lighting............................................ 174Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 174
Theater Dimming....................................... 175
Delayed Exit Lighting ................................. 175
Perimeter Lighting..................................... 175
Front Reading Lamps................................ 175
Electric Power Management...................... 176
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver............... 177
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 177
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 178
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 181
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 182
Climate Controls......................................... 182
Climate Control System............................. 182
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 186
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 192
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 192
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 194
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 194
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 196
Trip Odometer........................................... 196
Tachometer............................................... 196
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 196
Section 3 Instrument Panel
155

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 162.
3Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 163.
Flash-To-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 164.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 164.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 166.
_Heated Washer Fluid. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 166.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of
the steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever
returns automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror
that ashes when the turn signal is used. See
Outside Power Mirrors on page 133for more
information.
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Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to
ash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the
lane change is complete. If you momentarily press
and release the lever, the turn signal will ash
three times.
If the arrows ash very fast as you signal a turn or a
lane change, a signal bulb may be burned out and
other drivers will not see your turn signal. If a bulb is
burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.
If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal
a turn, check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 428.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than
0.8 miles (1.3 km), a chime will sound at each
ash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime,
move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signal lever away from
you. To change from high beam to low beam,
pull the turn signal lever toward you.
While the high beams
are on, this light located
on the instrument
panel cluster will
also be on.
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