2008 BUICK LUCERNE remote

Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call1-800-252-1112;
(Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new Buick vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance
program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
driving the vehicle without the consent of the owner
is not eligible for coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up
to a maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). 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:Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into
your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if
you have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided. In
Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service (Canada only):Upon request,
Roadside Assistance will send you detailed,
computer personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the most
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North
America, along with helpful travel information
pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. Trip routing requests will be limited to
six per calendar year.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe to the
OnStar®services, please refer to the OnStar®
Terms and Conditions for information on data collection
and use. See alsoOnStar®System on page 2-46in
this manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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O
Odometer......................................................3-34
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-34
Off-Road Recovery........................................... 4-9
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-46
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-46
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-50
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-20
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror..................2-38
Convex Mirror.............................................2-38
Power Mirrors.............................................2-37
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-30
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-102
Panic Brake Assist............................................ 4-7
Park Aid........................................................2-39
Park Brake....................................................2-27
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-31
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-38
Parking
Assist........................................................2-39
Over Things That Burn.................................2-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-30
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-67
Passing........................................................... 4-9
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-18
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-19
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-18
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.......................................5-105
Inadvertent Battery Saver.............................3-19
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
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Power (cont.)
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-16
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Event Data Recorders..................................7-18
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-28
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-19
Radios..........................................................3-75
Radio(s)........................................................3-78
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-94
Reception...................................................3-96
Setting the Time..........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-94
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-10
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-57
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-36Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-34
Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature...............................................1-11
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-85
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-16
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-8
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-19
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-33
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S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-34
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-97
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-17
Lap Belt.....................................................1-31
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-25
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-12
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Center Seat................................................1-11
Head Restraints..........................................1-10
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-6
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-53
Rear Seat Position......................................1-50
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-54
Security Light.................................................3-47Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Pershlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-72
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-31
Side Blind Zone Alert......................................2-41
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change
.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-94
Installing....................................................5-86
Removing...................................................5-85
Storing.......................................................5-92
Specications, Capacities...............................5-113
Speedometer..................................................3-34
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-6
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-41
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-22
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-75
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-25
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-26
Your Vehicle...............................................4-25
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-5
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-25
Trip Odometer................................................3-34
Trunk............................................................2-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-39
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-49
Operation...................................................2-50
Using this Manual............................................... iii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-19
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-66
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-17
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-104
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-104
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-8
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Visors...........................................................2-17
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