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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-9

Section	Page
2001 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Adults	25
Driver Position	25
Lap-Shoulder Belt	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Air Bag Systems	32
How the Air Bag Systems Work	35
Where are the air bags?	35
When should an air bag inflate?	36
What makes an air bag inflate?	37
How does an air bag restrain?	38
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	40
Center Front Passenger Position	40
Lap Belt	40
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt	42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	45
Children	47
Infants and Young Children	47
Restraint Systems for Children	51
Where to Put the Restraint	54
Top Strap	55
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	59
Older Children	62
Safety Belt Extender	65
Checking Your Restraint Systems	65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	65
Section 2 Features and Controls	66
Windows	67
Power Windows	68
Express- Down Windows	68
Window Lock	68
Keys	69
Door Locks	71
Central Door Unlocking System	72
Power Door Locks	72
Door Ajar Reminder (If Equipped)	72
Automatic Door Locks	72
Personal Choice Programming	72
Delayed Locking	73
Personal Choice Programming	74
Rear Door Security Lock	74
To Use One of These Locks	74
To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On	75
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock	75
Lockout Protection	75
Leaving Your Vehicle	75
Remote Keyless Entry System	75
Operation	76
Instant Alarm	77
Personal Choice Features	77
Security Feedback	78
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	79
Battery Replacement	79
Trunk	81
Trunk Lock Release	81
Remote Trunk Release and Trunk Lockout	81
Trunk Security Override	81
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	82
Theft	82
Key in the Ignition	82
Parking at Night	82
Parking Lots	83
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	83
Testing the Alarm	84
PASS-Key III	85
New Vehicle Break-In	87
Ignition Positions	87
Key Reminder Warning	88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting Your Engine	89
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	90
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	90
Automatic Transaxle Operation	91
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into PARK (P)	95
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	97
Torque Lock	97
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	98
Parking Over Things That Burn	98
Engine Exhaust	99
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	99
Horn	100
Tilt Wheel	100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	101
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	101
Turn Signal On Chime	102
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	102
Flash-To-Pass	102
Windshield Wipers	103
Rainsense II Wipers (If Equipped)	104
Windshield Washer	105
Cruise Control	105
Setting Cruise Control	106
Resuming a Set Speed	107
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	107
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	107
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	107
Using Cruise Control on Hills	108
Ending Cruise Control	108
Erasing Speed Memory	108
Exterior Lamps	108
Headlamps	108
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	109
Parking Lamps	109
Lamps On Reminder	109
Daytime Running Lamps	109
Cornering Lamps (If Equipped)	110
Twilight Sentinel	110
Park Lamp Override Feature	111
Light Sensor	111
Interior Lamps	112
Instrument Panel Intensity/ Brightness Control	112
Courtesy Lamps	112
Illuminated Entry	112
Delayed Entry Lighting	112
Theater Dimming	112
Delayed Exit Lighting	113
Perimeter Lighting	113
Personal Choice Programming	113
Battery Load Management	114
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	114
Front Reading Lamps	115
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	115
Mirrors	115
Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror	115
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	116
Mirror Operation	116
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped)	116
Mirror Operation	117
Compass Operation	117
Compass Calibration	117
Compass Variance	118
Power Remote Control Mirrors	119
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	119
Convex Outside Mirror	119
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	120
Storage Compartments	120
Glove Box	120
Front Storage Armrest	120
Front Center Console (Option)	120
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	121
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	121
Sun Visors	122
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors	122
Dual Sun Visors	122
Auxiliary Power Outlets	122
OnStar System (If Equipped)	123
Safety and Security Services	124
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	125
OnStar System Limitations	125
Sunroof (Option)	126
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	127
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	127
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	129
Rolling Code Programming (If Equipped)	129
Erasing Channels	130
Accessories	130
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	131
Instrument Panel Clusters	133
Speedometer and Odometer	135
Trip Odometer	135
Tachometer (If Equipped)	135
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	136
Safety Belt Reminder Light	136
Air Bag Readiness Light	137
Battery System Warning Light	138
Brake System Warning Light	138
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	139
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	140
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	141
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	141
If the Light Is Flashing	142
If the Light Is On Steady	143
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	143
Oil Pressure Light	144
Service Vehicle Soon Light	145
Security Light	145
Cruise Light	146
Fuel Gage	146
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	147
DIC Displays and Controls	147
DIC Warnings and Messages	150
DIC Personal Choice Programming	151
Automatic Door Locks	152
Window Lockout	153
Security Feedback	154
Delayed Locking	154
Perimeter Lighting	155
Exterior Lights	155
Memory Seat Recall	155
Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)	156
Driver ID	156
Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped)	156
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	160
Comfort Controls	161
Personal Choice Comfort Controls (If Equipped)	161
Electronic Touch Climate Control	161
Fan Lever	161
Temperature Lever	162
Mode Controls	162
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	163
Temperature Button	164
Fan Button	164
Mode Controls	164
Automatic Operation	164
Manual Operation	165
Air Conditioning	167
Heating	168
Defogging and Defrosting	168
Rear Window Defogger	169
Passenger Control (If Equipped)	170
Ventilation System	170
Ventilation Tips	171
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (If Equipped)	172
Audio Systems	172
Setting the Clock	172
AM-FM Stereo	173
Playing the Radio	173
Finding a Station	173
Setting the Tone	174
Adjusting the Speakers	174
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	175
Playing the Radio	175
Finding a Station	175
Setting the Tone	176
Adjusting the Speakers	176
Playing a Cassette Tape	177
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	179
Playing the Radio	179
Finding a Station	179
Setting the Tone	180
Adjusting the Speakers	181
Playing a Cassette Tape	181
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	183
Playing the Radio	183
Finding a Station	183
Setting the Tone	184
Adjusting the Speakers	185
Playing a Compact Disc	185
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	186
Playing the Radio	187
Finding a Station	187
Setting the Tone	188
Adjusting the Speakers	188
Playing a Cassette Tape	189
Playing a Compact Disc	190
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	192
Compact Disc Changer Errors	194
Playing a Compact Disc	194
Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)	196
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	196
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	197
Understanding Radio Reception	198
AM	198
FM Stereo	198
Cellular Phone Usage	198
Tips About Your Audio System	198
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	199
Care of Your Compact Discs	200
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	200
Diversity Antenna System	201
Chime Level Adjustment	201
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	202
Defensive Driving	203
Drunken Driving	204
Control of a Vehicle	207
Braking	207
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	208
Using Anti- Lock	210
Braking in Emergencies	210
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	210
Steering	212
Power Steering	212
Steering Tips	212
Driving on Curves	212
Steering in Emergencies	213
Off-Road Recovery	214
Passing	214
Loss of Control	216
Skidding	216
Driving at Night	217
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	219
Hydroplaning	220
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	221
Driving Through Flowing Water	221
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	221
City Driving	222
Freeway Driving	223
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	224
Highway Hypnosis	225
Hill and Mountain Roads	225
Winter Driving	227
Driving on Snow or Ice	228
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	229
Recreational Vehicle Towing	231
Loading Your Vehicle	231
Electronic Level Control	233
Towing a Trailer	233
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	234
Weight of the Trailer	235
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	235
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	236
Hitches	236
Safety Chains	237
Trailer Brakes	237
Trailer Wiring Harness	237
Driving with a Trailer	237
Following Distance	238
Passing	238
Backing Up	238
Making Turns	238
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	239
Driving On Grades	239
Parking on Hills	240
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	241
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	241
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	241
Section 5 Problems on the Road	242
Hazard Warning Flashers	243
Other Warning Devices	243
Jump Starting	244
Towing Your Vehicle	249
Engine Overheating	250
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	250
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	251
Cooling System	251
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	253
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	256
If a Tire Goes Flat	259
Changing a Flat Tire	259
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	260
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps	261
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	262
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	267
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	268
Compact Spare Tire	269
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	270
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	270
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	271
Service	272
Doing Your Own Service Work	272
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	273
Fuel	273
Fuels in Foreign Countries	275
Filling Your Tank	275
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	278
Checking Things Under the Hood	278
Hood Release	279
Engine Compartment Overview	280
Underhood Lamp	281
Engine Oil	281
Checking Engine Oil	281
When to Add Engine Oil	282
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	283
Engine Oil Additives	284
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System)	284
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With the GM Oil Life System Option)	285
How to Reset the Oil Life System (If Equipped)	285
What to Do with Used Oil	285
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	286
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	288
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	289
When to Check and Change	289
How to Check	289
Checking the Fluid Level	290
How to Add Fluid	291
Engine Coolant	292
What to Use	293
Checking Coolant	294
Adding Coolant	294
Radiator Pressure Cap	295
Power Steering Fluid	295
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	295
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	296
What to Use	296
Windshield Washer Fluid	296
What to Use	296
Adding Washer Fluid	296
Brakes	297
Brake Fluid	297
What to Add	298
Brake Wear	299
Brake Pedal Travel	300
Brake Adjustment	300
Replacing Brake System Parts	300
Battery	301
Vehicle Storage	302
Bulb Replacement	303
Halogen Bulbs	303
Headlamps	303
Headlamp Aiming	304
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	306
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	307
Front Turn Signal	309
Cornering Lamps	309
Trunk-Mounted Back-Up and Taillamps	309
Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and Taillamps	311
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	312
Tires	313
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	314
When to Check	314
How to Check	314
Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)	315
Tire Inspection and Rotation	316
When It s Time for New Tires	317
Buying New Tires	318
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	319
Treadwear	319
Traction AA, A, B, C	319
Temperature A, B, C	320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	320
Wheel Replacement	320
Used Replacement Wheels	321
Tire Chains	322
Appearance Care	322
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	323
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	323
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	324
Cleaning Vinyl	324
Cleaning Leather	324
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	325
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	325
Care of Safety Belts	325
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	325
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	325
Weatherstrips	326
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	326
Washing Your Vehicle	326
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	327
Finish Care	327
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	328
Cleaning Tires	328
Sheet Metal Damage	328
Finish Damage	329
Underbody Maintenance	329
Chemical Paint Spotting	329
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	330
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	331
Engine Identification	331
Service Parts Identification Label	331
Electrical System	332
Add-On Electrical Equipment	332
Power Windows and Other Power Accessories	332
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	332
Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)	333
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	335
Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)	337
Replacement Bulbs	340
Capacities and Specifications	340
Capacities	340
Wheel Nut Torque	340
Engine Specifications	341
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	341
Vehicle Dimensions	341
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	342
Introduction	343
Your Vehicle and the Environment	343
Maintenance Requirements	343
How This Section is Organized	344
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	345
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	345
Selecting the Right Schedule	345
Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals	346
Short Trip/City Intervals	347
Long Trip/Highway Definition	347
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	348
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	349
Footnotes	349
Long Trip/Highway Scheudled Maintenance	361
Footnotes	361
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	368
At Each Fuel Fill	368
Engine Oil Level Check	368
Engine Coolant Level Check	368
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	368
At Least Once a Month	368
Tire Inflation Check	368
Cassette Deck Service	368
At Least Twice a Year	369
Restraint System Check	369
Wiper Blade Check	369
Weatherstrip Lubrication	369
Automatic Transaxle Check	369
At Least Once a Year	369
Key Lock Cylinders Service	369
Body Lubrication Service	369
Starter Switch Check	370
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	370
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	371
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	371
Underbody Flushing Service	371

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