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Section	Page
2002 Buick Lesebre Owner's Manuel	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seat	8
Manual Lumbar Support	8
Power Seats (If Equipped)	9
Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)	9
Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)	10
Heated Seats (Option)	12
Reclining Front Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	14
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	14
Why Safety Belts Work	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Adults	20
Driver Position	20
Lap-Shoulder Belt	20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	26
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Air Bag Systems	27
How the Air Bag Systems Work	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	31
What makes an air bag inflate?	32
How does an air bag restrain?	33
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	33
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	35
Center Front Passenger Position	35
Lap Belt	35
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	37
Lap-Shoulder Belt	37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	40
Children	42
Infants and Young Children	42
Restraint Systems for Children	46
Where to Put the Restraint	49
Top Strap	50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	53
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	57
Older Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Section 2 Features and Controls	64
Windows	65
Power Windows	66
Express-Down Windows	66
Window Lock	66
Keys	67
Door Locks	69
Central Door Unlocking System	70
Power Door Locks	70
Door Ajar Reminder (If Equipped)	70
Automatic Door Locks	70
Personal Choice Programming	70
Delayed Locking	71
Personal Choice Programming	72
Rear Door Security Lock	72
Using One of These Locks	72
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On	73
Canceling the Rear Door Lock	73
Lockout Protection	73
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Remote Keyless Entry System	73
Operation	74
Instant Alarm	75
Personal Choice Features	75
Security Feedback	76
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	77
Battery Replacement	77
Trunk	79
Trunk Lock Release	79
Remote Trunk Release and Trunk Lockout	79
Trunk Security Override	79
Trunk Release Handle	80
Theft	80
Key in the Ignition	80
Parking at Night	81
Parking Lots	81
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)	81
Testing the Alarm	82
PASS-Key III	83
New Vehicle "Break-In"	85
Ignition Positions	85
Key Reminder Warning	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	86
Starting Your Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	88
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transaxle Operation	89
Parking Brake	92
Shifting Into PARK (P)	93
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	95
Torque Lock	95
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	96
Parking Over Things That Burn	96
Engine Exhaust	97
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	97
Horn	98
Tilt Wheel	98
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	99
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals	99
Turn Signal On Chime	100
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	100
Flash-To-Pass Feature	100
Windshield Wipers	101
Rainsense_ II Wipers (If Equipped)	102
Windshield Washer	103
Cruise Control	103
Setting Cruise Control	104
Resuming a Set Speed	105
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	105
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	105
Using Cruise Control on Hills	106
Ending Cruise Control	106
Erasing Speed Memory	106
Exterior Lamps	106
Wiper-Activated Headlamps	107
Lamps On Reminder	107
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	107
Cornering Lamps (If Equipped)	108
Twilight Sentinel	108
Park Lamp Override Feature	109
Light Sensor	109
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	109
Interior Lamps	110
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	110
Courtesy Lamps	110
Illuminated Entry	110
Delayed Entry Lighting	110
Theater Dimming	111
Delayed Exit Lighting	111
Perimeter Lighting	111
Personal Choice Programming	111
Front Reading Lamps	112
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	112
Battery Load Management	113
Mirrors	113
Day/Night Manual Rearview Mirror	113
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	113
Mirror Operation	113
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped)	114
Mirror Operation	114
Compass Operation	114
Compass Calibration	114
Compass Variance	115
Power Remote Control Mirrors	116
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	116
Convex Outside Mirror	117
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	117
Storage Compartments	117
Glove Box	117
Front Center Console	118
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	118
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	118
Sun Visors	119
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors	119
Dual Sun Visors	119
Auxiliary Power Outlets	119
OnStar System (If Equipped)	121
Cellular Antenna	122
OnStar Services	122
OnStar System Limitations	123
Sunroof (Option)	124
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	125
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	126
Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	127
Canadian Programming	128
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	128
Erasing Channels	128
Resetting Defaults	128
Accessories	128
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	129
Instrument Panel Clusters	131
Speedometer and Odometer	133
Trip Odometer	133
Tachometer (If Equipped)	133
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	134
Safety Belt Reminder Light	134
Air Bag Readiness Light	135
Battery System Warning Light	136
Brake System Warning Light	136
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	137
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	138
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	139
If the Light Is Flashing	140
If the Light Is On Steady	141
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	142
Oil Pressure Light	142
Service Vehicle Soon Light	143
Security Light	143
Cruise Light	144
Fuel Gage	144
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	145
DIC Displays and Controls	145
DIC Warnings and Messages	148
DIC Personal Choice Programming	149
Automatic Door Locks	150
Window Lockout	151
Security Feedback	152
Delayed Locking	152
Perimeter Lighting	153
Exterior Lights	153
Memory Seat Recall (If Equipped)	153
Parallel Park Assist (If Equipped)	154
Driver ID	154
Language Selection	154
Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped)	155
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	158
Comfort Controls	159
Electronic Touch Climate Control	159
Fan Lever	159
Temperature Lever	159
Mode Controls	159
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)	161
Passenger Climate Control (If Equipped)	163
Automatic Operation	163
Personal Choice Comfort Controls (If Equipped)	164
Air Conditioning	165
Heating	166
Defogging and Defrosting	167
Rear Window Defogger	167
Ventilation System	168
Ventilation Tips	169
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (If Equipped)	169
Audio Systems	170
Setting the Clock	170
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	170
Playing the Radio	170
Finding a Station	171
Setting Preset Stations	171
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	172
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	173
Playing a Cassette Tape	173
Cassette Tape Messages	175
CD Adapter Kits	175
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control and Radio Data Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)	176
Playing the Radio	176
Finding a Station	176
Setting Preset Stations	177
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	177
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	178
Using RDS	179
Finding a PTY Station	180
Setting PTY Preset Stations	180
RDS Messages	181
Radio Messages	181
Playing a Compact Disc	182
Compact Disc Errors	183
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control and Radio Data Systems (RDS) (If Equipped)	183
Playing the Radio	183
Finding a Station	184
Setting Preset Stations	184
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	185
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	186
Using RDS	186
Finding a PTY Station	187
Setting PTY Preset Stations	187
RDS Messages	188
Radio Messages	188
Playing a Cassette Tape	189
Cassette Tape Messages	190
CD Adapter Kits	190
Playing a Compact Disc	191
Compact Disc Errors	192
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	192
Playing a Compact Disc	194
Compact Disc Changer Errors	196
Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)	196
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	197
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 Brake System (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
Dinghy Towing	232
Dolly Towing	232
Loading Your Vehicle	233
Electronic Level Control	234
Towing a Trailer	235
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	236
Weight of the Trailer	236
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	237
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	237
Hitches	237
Safety Chains	238
Trailer Brakes	238
Trailer Wiring Harness	238
Driving with a Trailer	238
Following Distance	239
Passing	239
Backing Up	239
Making Turns	239
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	239
Driving On Grades	240
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	250
Engine Overheating	251
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	251
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	252
Cooling System	253
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	255
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	257
If a Tire Goes Flat	261
Changing a Flat Tire	261
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	262
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps	263
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	264
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	269
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	270
Compact Spare Tire	271
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	272
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	272
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	273
Service	274
Doing Your Own Service Work	274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	275
Fuel	275
Gasoline Octane	275
Gasoline Specifications	276
California Fuel	276
Additives	277
Fuels in Foreign Countries	277
Filling Your Tank	278
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	280
Checking Things Under the Hood	280
Hood Release	281
Engine Compartment Overview	282
Engine Oil	283
Checking Engine Oil	283
When to Add Engine Oil	284
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	285
Engine Oil Additives	286
When to Change Engine Oil (VehiclesWithout the GM Oil Life System)	286
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles Withthe GM Oil Life System_ Option)	287
How to Reset the Oil Life System (If Equipped)	287
What to Do with Used Oil	288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	288
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)	291
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	292
When to Check and Change	292
How to Check	292
Checking the Fluid Level	293
How to Add Fluid	294
Engine Coolant	295
What to Use	296
Checking Coolant	297
Adding Coolant	297
Radiator Pressure Cap	298
Power Steering Fluid	298
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	298
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	299
What to Use	299
Windshield Washer Fluid	299
What to Use	299
Adding Washer Fluid	300
Brakes	301
Brake Fluid	301
What to Add	302
Brake Wear	303
Brake Pedal Travel	303
Brake Adjustment	303
Replacing Brake System Parts	304
Battery	304
Vehicle Storage	305
Bulb Replacement	306
Halogen Bulbs	306
Headlamps	306
Headlamp Aiming	307
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	309
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	310
Front Turn Signal	312
Trunk-Mounted Back-Up and Taillamps	312
Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and Taillamps	314
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	315
Tires	316
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	317
When to Check	317
How to Check	317
Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)	318
Tire Inspection and Rotation	319
When It's Time for New Tires	320
Buying New Tires	321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	322
Treadwear	322
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	322
Temperature -- A, B, C	323
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	323
Wheel Replacement	323
Used Replacement Wheels	324
Tire Chains	325
Appearance Care	325
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	326
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	326
Using Cleaner on Fabric	326
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	326
Cleaning Vinyl	327
Cleaning Leather	327
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	327
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	327
Care of Safety Belts	328
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	328
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	329
Weatherstrips	329
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	329
Washing Your Vehicle	329
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	330
Finish Care	330
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	331
Cleaning Tires	331
Sheet Metal Damage	331
Finish Damage	332
Underbody Maintenance	332
Chemical Paint Spotting	332
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	333
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	334
Engine Identification	334
Service Parts Identification Label	334
Electrical System	335
Add-On Electrical Equipment	335
Power Windows and Other Power Accessories	335
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	335
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	336
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	338
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	340
Replacement Bulbs	343
Capacities and Specifications	343
Engine Specifications	343
Wheel Nut Torque	343
Capacities	343
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	344
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	344
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	345
Introduction	346
Your Vehicle and the Environment	346
Maintenance Requirements	346
How This Section is Organized	347
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	348
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	348
Selecting the Right Schedule	348
Scheduled Maintenance	349
Short Trip/City Definition	349

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