| Section |
Page |
| 2011 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
| Preface |
3 |
| Canadian Owners |
3 |
| Index |
3 |
| Safety Warnings and Symbols |
4 |
| Vehicle Symbols |
4 |
| In Brief |
7 |
| Instrument Panel |
8 |
| Initial Drive Information |
10 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
10 |
| Door Locks |
11 |
| Trunk Release |
11 |
| Windows |
12 |
| Seat Adjustment |
12 |
| Memory Features |
14 |
| Heated Seats |
15 |
| Heated and Ventilated Seats |
15 |
| Head Restraint Adjustment |
16 |
| Safety Belts |
16 |
| Sensing System for Passenger Airbag |
17 |
| Mirror Adjustment |
17 |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment |
18 |
| Interior Lighting |
19 |
| Exterior Lighting |
19 |
| Windshield Wiper/Washer |
20 |
| Climate Controls |
20 |
| Vehicle Features |
21 |
| Radio(s) |
21 |
| Satellite Radio |
22 |
| Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) |
23 |
| Steering Wheel Controls |
23 |
| Bluetooth® |
24 |
| Navigation System |
24 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
24 |
| Cruise Control |
25 |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
26 |
| Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
26 |
| Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
27 |
| Power Outlets |
27 |
| Universal Remote System |
27 |
| Performance and Maintenance |
28 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
28 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
28 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
28 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
29 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
29 |
| Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
29 |
| Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
29 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
30 |
| OnStar® |
30 |
| Seats and Restraint System |
33 |
| Head Restraints |
34 |
| Front Seats |
35 |
| Power Seats |
35 |
| Power Lumbar |
36 |
| Heated Seats |
36 |
| Heated and Ventilated Seats |
38 |
| Memory Seat and Mirrors |
39 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
41 |
| Center Seat |
43 |
| Rear Seats |
44 |
| Rear Seat Pass-Through Door |
44 |
| Safety Belts |
44 |
| Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone |
44 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
49 |
| Lap-Shoulder Belt |
58 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
63 |
| Lap Belt |
64 |
| Safety Belt Extender |
65 |
| Child Restraints |
65 |
| Older Children |
65 |
| Infants and Young Children |
68 |
| Child Restraint Systems |
71 |
| Where to Put the Restraint |
73 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
74 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
81 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position |
83 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
84 |
| Airbag System |
87 |
| Where Are the Airbags? |
89 |
| When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
92 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
93 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
94 |
| What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
94 |
| Passenger Sensing System |
96 |
| Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
100 |
| Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
101 |
| Restraint System Check |
102 |
| Checking the Restraint Systems |
102 |
| Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
103 |
| Features and Controls |
105 |
| Keys |
107 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
108 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
108 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
111 |
| Doors and Locks |
113 |
| Door Locks |
113 |
| Power Door Locks |
113 |
| Delayed Locking |
114 |
| Programmable Automatic Door Locks |
114 |
| Rear Door Security Locks |
115 |
| Lockout Protection |
115 |
| Trunk |
116 |
| Windows |
118 |
| Power Windows |
119 |
| Sun Visors |
120 |
| Theft-Deterrent Systems |
120 |
| Content Theft-Deterrent |
120 |
| PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer |
121 |
| PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation |
121 |
| Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
123 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
123 |
| Ignition Positions |
123 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
125 |
| Starting the Engine |
125 |
| Engine Coolant Heater |
127 |
| Automatic Transmission Operation |
128 |
| Parking Brake |
130 |
| Shifting Into Park |
131 |
| Shifting Out of Park |
132 |
| Parking Over Things That Burn |
133 |
| Engine Exhaust |
134 |
| Running the Vehicle While Parked |
134 |
| Mirrors |
135 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
135 |
| Compass |
136 |
| Outside Power Mirrors |
137 |
| Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror |
137 |
| Park Tilt Mirrors |
138 |
| Outside Convex Mirror |
138 |
| Outside Heated Mirrors |
138 |
| Object Detection Systems |
139 |
| Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) |
139 |
| Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
140 |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
144 |
| Universal Home Remote System |
146 |
| Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) |
146 |
| Storage Areas |
153 |
| Glove Box |
153 |
| Cupholders |
153 |
| Front Storage Area |
153 |
| Center Console Storage |
153 |
| Center Flex Storage Unit |
153 |
| Floor Mats |
154 |
| Rear Seat Armrest |
155 |
| Convenience Net |
155 |
| Sunroof |
155 |
| Instrument Panel |
157 |
| Instrument Panel Overview |
159 |
| Hazard Warning Flashers |
159 |
| Horn |
159 |
| Tilt Wheel |
159 |
| Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column |
160 |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
160 |
| Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
160 |
| Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
161 |
| Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
161 |
| Flash-to-Pass |
161 |
| Windshield Wipers |
162 |
| Windshield Washer |
163 |
| Cruise Control |
163 |
| Exterior Lamps |
166 |
| Wiper Activated Headlamps |
167 |
| Headlamps on Reminder |
167 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
167 |
| Fog Lamps |
168 |
| Cornering Lamps |
168 |
| Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
168 |
| Instrument Panel Brightness |
168 |
| Courtesy Lamps |
169 |
| Entry Lighting |
169 |
| Delayed Entry Lighting |
169 |
| Theater Dimming |
169 |
| Delayed Exit Lighting |
169 |
| Perimeter Lighting |
169 |
| Front Reading Lamps |
169 |
| Electric Power Management |
170 |
| Inadvertent Power Battery Saver |
170 |
| Battery Run-Down Protection |
171 |
| Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
171 |
| Ashtray(s) |
172 |
| Climate Controls |
172 |
| Climate Control System |
172 |
| Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
176 |
| Outlet Adjustment |
181 |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
181 |
| Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
183 |
| Instrument Panel Cluster |
184 |
| Speedometer and Odometer |
185 |
| Trip Odometer |
185 |
| Tachometer |
185 |
| Safety Belt Reminders |
185 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
186 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
187 |
| Charging System Light |
188 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
188 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
189 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
190 |
| StabiliTrak® Indicator Light |
190 |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light |
191 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
192 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
192 |
| Tire Pressure Light |
193 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
193 |
| Oil Pressure Light |
196 |
| Security Light |
196 |
| Front Fog Lamp Light |
196 |
| Cruise Control Light |
197 |
| Highbeam On Light |
197 |
| Fuel Gauge |
197 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
198 |
| DIC Operation and Displays |
198 |
| DIC Compass |
203 |
| DIC Warnings and Messages |
205 |
| DIC Vehicle Customization |
214 |
| Audio System(s) |
223 |
| Setting the Clock |
224 |
| Radio(s) |
225 |
| Using an MP3 |
234 |
| XM Radio Messages |
240 |
| Navigation/Radio System |
241 |
| Bluetooth® |
242 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
250 |
| Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
250 |
| Radio Reception |
253 |
| Backglass Antenna |
253 |
| XM Satellite Radio Antenna System |
254 |
| Driving Your Vehicle |
255 |
| Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle |
256 |
| Defensive Driving |
256 |
| Drunk Driving |
256 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
257 |
| Braking |
257 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
258 |
| Braking in Emergencies |
259 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
259 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
260 |
| Magnetic Ride Control |
261 |
| Steering |
262 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
263 |
| Passing |
264 |
| Loss of Control |
264 |
| Driving at Night |
265 |
| Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
266 |
| Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
267 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
267 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
268 |
| Winter Driving |
269 |
| If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow |
271 |
| Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
271 |
| Loading the Vehicle |
272 |
| Towing |
277 |
| Towing Your Vehicle |
277 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
277 |
| Towing a Trailer |
279 |
| Service and Appearance Care |
287 |
| Service |
289 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
289 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
290 |
| California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
290 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
290 |
| Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle |
291 |
| Fuel |
291 |
| Gasoline Octane |
292 |
| Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) |
292 |
| California Fuel |
292 |
| Additives |
293 |
| Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
293 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
295 |
| Filling the Tank |
295 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
297 |
| Checking Things Under the Hood |
298 |
| Hood Release |
299 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
300 |
| Engine Oil |
304 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
308 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
309 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
310 |
| Cooling System |
313 |
| Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine) |
314 |
| Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine) |
317 |
| Engine Overheating |
321 |
| Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
323 |
| Power Steering Fluid |
323 |
| Windshield Washer Fluid |
324 |
| Brakes |
325 |
| Battery |
328 |
| Jump Starting |
330 |
| Headlamp Aiming |
335 |
| Bulb Replacement |
338 |
| Halogen Bulbs |
338 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps |
338 |
| Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps |
340 |
| License Plate Lamp |
341 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
341 |
| Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
341 |
| Tires |
343 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
344 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
347 |
| Inflation - Tire Pressure |
350 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
351 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
352 |
| Tire Inspection and Rotation |
356 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
357 |
| Buying New Tires |
358 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
360 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
361 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
362 |
| Wheel Replacement |
362 |
| Tire Chains |
364 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
364 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
366 |
| Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage |
373 |
| Changing a Flat Tire |
374 |
| Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
375 |
| Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
376 |
| Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
382 |
| Compact Spare Tire |
383 |
| Appearance Care |
384 |
| Interior Cleaning |
384 |
| Fabric/Carpet |
385 |
| Leather |
386 |
| Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
387 |
| Care of Safety Belts |
387 |
| Weatherstrips |
387 |
| Washing Your Vehicle |
388 |
| Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
388 |
| Finish Care |
388 |
| Windshield and Wiper Blades |
389 |
| Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim |
390 |
| Tires |
391 |
| Sheet Metal Damage |
391 |
| Finish Damage |
391 |
| Underbody Maintenance |
391 |
| Chemical Paint Spotting |
392 |
| Vehicle Identification |
392 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
392 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
393 |
| Electrical System |
393 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
393 |
| Power Windows and Other Power Options |
393 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
394 |
| Underhood Fuse Block |
394 |
| Rear Underseat Fuse Block |
396 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
402 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
405 |
| Introduction |
406 |
| Scheduled Maintenance |
407 |
| Owner Checks and Services |
410 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
412 |
| Maintenance Replacement Parts |
414 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing |
415 |
| Maintenance Record |
416 |
| Customer Assistance Information |
419 |
| Customer Assistance and Information |
420 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
420 |
| Online Owner Center |
422 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
423 |
| Customer Assistance Offices |
423 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
424 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
425 |
| Scheduling Service Appointments |
427 |
| Courtesy Transportation Program |
427 |
| Collision Damage Repair |
429 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
431 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
431 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
432 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
432 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
432 |
| Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
434 |
| Event Data Recorders |
434 |
| OnStar® |
435 |
| Navigation System |
436 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
436 |
| Radio Frequency Statement |
436 |
| Index |
437 |
| Index_A |
437 |
| Index_B |
438 |
| Index_C |
438 |
| Index_D |
440 |
| Index_E |
441 |
| Index_F |
441 |
| Index_G |
442 |
| Index_H |
442 |
| Index_I |
443 |
| Index_J |
443 |
| Index_K |
443 |
| Index_L |
443 |
| Index_M |
444 |
| Index_N |
445 |
| Index_O |
445 |
| Index_P |
445 |
| Index_R |
446 |
| Index_S |
447 |
| Index_T |
448 |
| Index_U |
450 |
| Index_V |
450 |
| Index_W |
450 |
