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2003 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 20
2003 Buick LeSabre Manual
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Section
Page
Table of Contents
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seats
9
Manual Lumbar
10
Power Lumbar
11
Heated Seats
12
Reclining Seatbacks
13
Head Restraints
14
Safety Belts
15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
27
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Center Front Passenger Position
29
Rear Seat Passengers
31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
35
Safety Belt Extender
37
Child Restraints
38
Older Children
38
Infants and Young Children
41
Child Restraint Systems
44
Where to Put the Restraint
47
Top Strap
49
Top Strap Anchor Location
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
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
56
Air Bag Systems
59
Where Are the Air Bags?
62
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
64
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
65
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
65
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
66
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
68
Restraint System Check
69
Checking Your Restraint Systems
69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
69
Features and Controls
72
Keys
73
Remote Keyless Entry System
75
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
76
Doors and Locks
80
Door Locks
80
Central Door Unlocking System
81
Power Door Locks
81
Door Ajar Reminder
81
Delayed Locking
81
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
82
Rear Door Security Locks
84
Lockout Protection
84
Leaving Your Vehicle
85
Trunk
85
Windows
87
Power Windows
88
Sun Visors
88
Theft-Deterrent Systems
89
Content Theft-Deterrent
89
PASS-Key III
90
PASS-Key Ill Operation
91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
93
New Vehicle Break-In
93
Ignition Positions
93
Starting Your Engine
95
Engine Coolant Heater
96
Automatic Transaxle Operation
97
Parking Brake
100
Shifting Into Park (P)
101
Shifting Out of Park (P)
103
Parking Over Things That Burn
104
Engine Exhaust
104
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
105
Mirrors
106
Manual Rearview Mirror
106
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
106
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
107
Outside Power Mirror
109
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
109
Outside Convex Mirror
110
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror
110
OnStar System
111
HomeLink Transmitter
113
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
114
Storage Areas
118
Glove Box
118
Center Console Storage Area
118
Convenience Net
118
Sunroof
119
Vehicle Personalization
120
Memory Seat and Mirrors
120
Instrument Panel
122
Instrument Panel Overview
123
Hazard Warning Flashers
124
Other Warning Devices
125
Horn
125
Tilt Wheel
125
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
126
Exterior Lamps
133
Interior Lamps
136
Head-Up Display (HUD)
140
Accessory Power Outlets
142
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
143
Climate Controls
144
Climate Control System
144
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
147
Outlet Adjustment
151
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
151
Climate Controls Personalization
152
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
153
Instrument Panel Cluster
154
Speedometer and Odometer
156
Tachometer
156
Safety Belt Reminder Light
157
Air Bag Readiness Light
157
Battery Warning Light
158
Brake System Warning Light
159
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
160
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
162
Oil Pressure Light
165
Security Light
166
Cruise Control Light
166
Service Vehicle Soon Light
166
Fuel Gage
167
Driver Information Center (DIC)
168
DIC Controls and Displays
168
DIC Warnings and Messages
171
DIC Vehicle Personalization
172
Audio System(s)
178
Setting the Time
178
Radio with CD
179
Radio with Cassette and CD
186
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
198
Personal Choice Radio Controls
202
Theft-Deterrent Feature
203
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
203
Understanding Radio Reception
204
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
205
Care of Your CDs
206
Care of Your CD Player
206
Diversity Antenna System
206
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
207
Chime Level Adjustment
207
Driving Your Vehicle
208
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
209
Defensive Driving
209
Drunken Driving
210
Control of a Vehicle
213
Braking
213
Traction Control System (TCS)
216
Steering
218
Off-Road Recovery
220
Passing
220
Loss of Control
222
Driving at Night
223
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
225
City Driving
228
Freeway Driving
229
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
230
Highway Hypnosis
231
Hill and Mountain Roads
231
Winter Driving
233
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
237
Towing
239
Towing Your Vehicle
239
Recreational Vehicle Towing
239
Loading Your Vehicle
240
Towing a Trailer
243
Service and Appearance Care
252
Service
254
Doing Your Own Service Work
254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
255
Fuel
256
Gasoline Octane
256
Gasoline Specifications
256
California Fuel
257
Additives
257
Fuels in Foreign Countries
258
Filling Your Tank
258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
260
Checking Things Under the Hood
261
Hood Release
262
Engine Compartment Overview
263
Engine Oil
264
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
273
Engine Coolant
275
Radiator Pressure Cap
278
Engine Overheating
279
Cooling System
281
Power Steering Fluid
289
Windshield Washer Fluid
290
Brakes
291
Battery
294
Jump Starting
296
Headlamp Aiming
302
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
303
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
304
Bulb Replacement
306
Halogen Bulbs
306
Headlamps
306
Front Turn Signal Lamps
307
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
307
Taillamps and Back-up Lamps
309
Replacement Bulbs
310
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
311
Tires
312
Inflation - Tire Pressure
313
Check Tire Pressure System
314
Tire Inspection and Rotation
315
When It Is Time for New Tires
316
Buying New Tires
317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
319
Wheel Replacement
319
Tire Chains
321
If a Tire Goes Flat
321
Changing a Flat Tire
322
Compact Spare Tire
331
Appearance Care
332
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
332
Care of Safety Belts
335
Weatherstrips
335
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
335
Sheet Metal Damage
337
Finish Damage
337
Underbody Maintenance
338
Chemical Paint Spotting
338
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
338
Vehicle Identification
340
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
340
Service Parts Identification Label
340
Electrical System
341
Add-on Electrical Equipment
341
Power Windows and Other Power Options
341
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
341
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
344
Capacities and Specifications
349
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
350
Maintenance Schedule
352
Maintenance Schedule
353
Introduction
353
Your Vehicle and the Environment
353
Maintenance Requirements
353
How This Section is Organized
354
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
355
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
355
Selecting the Right Schedule
356
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
357
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
363
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
368
At Each Fuel Fill
368
At Least Once a Month
368
At Least Twice a Year
369
At Least Once a Year
369
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
372
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
372
Exhaust System Inspection
372
Fuel System Inspection
373
Engine Cooling System Inspection
373
Throttle System Inspection
373
Brake System Inspection
373
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
374
Part E: Maintenance Record
375
Customer Assistance Information
378
Customer Assistance Information
379
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
380
Customer Assistance Offices
381
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
382
Roadside Assistance Program
382
Courtesy Transportation
384
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
386
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
386
Service Publications Ordering Information
387
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