Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Vehicle Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑25
B. DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑42
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4
Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑28
E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3
F. Audio System(s) on page 4‑67
G. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10
H. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3‑12
I. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12
J. Hood Release on page 6‑13
K. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3‑40
L. Cruise Control on page 4‑7
Heated Steering Wheel on page 4‑4 M. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑37
N. Parking Brake on page 3‑26
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑94
P. Climate Control System on page 4‑16
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑20
Q. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6
StabiliTrak®System on page 5‑5
R. Front Storage Area on page 3‑49
S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑24
T.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15
U. Glove Box on page 3‑49
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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.
Door Locks
From the outside, unlock the door using either the key
or the RKE transmitter.
From the inside, use the power door lock switches or
manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel
near the window.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are
located on the front doors.
"(Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock the doors.
For more information, see:
.Door Locks on page 3‑9.
.Power Door Locks on page 3‑9.
.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationon page 3‑4.
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
Vbutton
located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the
instrument panel brightness control. Press to open the
trunk.
See Trunk on page 3‑12.
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Memory Features
On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on
the driver door are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the
power steering column, if the vehicle has this feature.
1:Saves and recalls for driver 1.
2: Saves and recalls for driver 2.
S:Recalls the easy exit driver seat and power steering
column positions.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the power steering
column, if equipped.
2. Press and hold “1”until two beeps sound.
3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”To recall the memory positions, press and release
“1”
or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep
will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and power
steering column, if equipped, will move to the positions
previously stored for the identified driver.
See Memory Seat and Mirrors
on page 2‑7for more
information.
Easy Exit Positions
The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward
and the power steering column, if equipped, up and
forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
S: Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle
must be in P (Park).
See Memory Seat and Mirrors
on page 2‑7and“Easy
Exit Recall” and“Easy Exit Setup” underDIC Vehicle
Customization
on page 4‑58for more information.
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Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview
mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights
from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle
is started.
Press the
Obutton, located on the mirror, to turn the
dimming feature and compass on or off.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑31.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on
the left side of the
steering column. To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column
For vehicles with a power
tilt control, it is located on
the left hand side of the
steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel, push the control up, down,
forward or backward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
See Tilt Wheel
on page 4‑3orPower Tilt Wheel
and Telescopic Steering Columnon page 4‑4(If Equipped).
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Interior Lighting
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, the interior lamps turn on to
enter and exit the vehicle. Turn the instrument panel
brightness control
Dlocated on the left side of the
steering wheel, completely clockwise to manually turn
on these lamps.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are located on the headliner.
Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
.Courtesy Lamps on page 4‑13.
.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12.
.Delayed Entry Lighting on page 4‑13.
.Delayed Exit Lighting on page 4‑13.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp
control is located on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
O: Turns off the exterior lamps.
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps.
5: Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
#: Press to turn on the fog lamps.
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For more information, see:
.Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11.
.Fog Lamps on page 4‑12.
.Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑11.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.
8:Use for a single wiping cycle.
6:Delays wiping cycle.
6 :Slow wipes.
1 :Fast wipes. 9
:Turns the wipers off.
J:Press and release this paddle, located at the top
of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wipers
on page 4‑6andWindshield
Washer on page 4‑7.
Climate Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Recirculation
E. Air Conditioning
F. Rear Window Defogger
See Climate Control System
on page 4‑16(If Equipped).
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