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2004 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 6
2004 Buick LeSabre Manual
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2004 Buick LeSabre Book TOC
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Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Power Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Safety Belts
12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
17
Driver Position
18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
24
Right Front Passenger Position
25
Center Front Passenger Position
25
Rear Seat Passengers
27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
30
Safety Belt Extender
32
Child Restraints
33
Older Children
33
Infants and Young Children
35
Child Restraint Systems
39
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Top Strap
43
Top Strap Anchor Location
44
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
50
Air Bag Systems
53
Where Are the Air Bags?
56
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
57
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
59
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
59
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
60
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Restraint System Check
62
Checking Your Restraint Systems
62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
63
Features and Controls
65
Keys
67
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
69
Doors and Locks
73
Door Locks
73
Central Door Unlocking System
74
Power Door Locks
74
Door Ajar Reminder
75
Delayed Locking
75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
76
Rear Door Security Locks
77
Lockout Protection
77
Leaving Your Vehicle
77
Trunk
78
Windows
80
Power Windows
81
Sun Visors
81
Theft-Deterrent Systems
82
Content Theft-Deterrent
82
PASS-Key® III
83
PASS-Key® III Operation
84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
85
New Vehicle Break-In
85
Ignition Positions
86
Starting Your Engine
87
Engine Coolant Heater
88
Automatic Transaxle Operation
89
Parking Brake
91
Shifting Into Park (P)
92
Shifting Out of Park (P)
94
Parking Over Things That Burn
95
Engine Exhaust
95
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
96
Mirrors
97
Manual Rearview Mirror
97
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
97
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
97
Outside Power Mirrors
99
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
100
Outside Convex Mirror
100
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror
100
OnStar® System
101
HomeLink® Transmitter
102
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter
103
Storage Areas
106
Glove Box
106
Center Console Storage Area
106
Convenience Net
106
Sunroof
107
Vehicle Personalization
108
Memory Seat and Mirrors
108
Vehicle Personalization
108
Instrument Panel
111
Instrument Panel Overview
114
Hazard Warning Flashers
116
Other Warning Devices
116
Horn
117
Tilt Wheel
117
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
117
Exterior Lamps
124
Interior Lamps
127
Head-Up Display (HUD)
130
Accessory Power Outlets
132
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
133
Climate Controls
134
Climate Control System
134
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
136
Outlet Adjustment
140
Steering Wheel Climate Controls
141
Climate Controls Personalization
141
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
142
Instrument Panel Cluster
143
Speedometer and Odometer
145
Tachometer
145
Safety Belt Reminder Light
146
Air Bag Readiness Light
146
Battery Warning Light
147
Brake System Warning Light
147
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
148
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
150
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
150
Oil Pressure Light
153
Security Light
154
Cruise Control Light
154
Service Vehicle Soon Light
154
Fuel Gage
155
Driver Information Center (DIC)
155
DIC Controls and Displays
156
DIC Warnings and Messages
159
DIC Vehicle Personalization
160
Audio System(s)
165
Setting the Time
165
Radio with CD
166
Radio with Cassette and CD
172
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer
183
Personal Choice Radio Controls
187
Theft-Deterrent Feature
188
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
188
Understanding Radio Reception
189
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
190
Care of Your CDs
191
Care of Your CD Player
191
Diversity Antenna System
191
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
192
Chime Level Adjustment
192
Driving Your Vehicle
193
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
194
Defensive Driving
194
Drunken Driving
194
Control of a Vehicle
197
Braking
198
Traction Control System (TCS)
201
Steering
202
Off-Road Recovery
205
Passing
205
Loss of Control
207
Driving at Night
208
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
209
City Driving
212
Freeway Driving
213
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
214
Highway Hypnosis
215
Hill and Mountain Roads
216
Winter Driving
217
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
222
Towing
223
Towing Your Vehicle
223
Recreational Vehicle Towing
224
Loading Your Vehicle
225
Towing a Trailer
231
Service and Appearance Care
239
Service
241
Doing Your Own Service Work
241
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
242
Fuel
242
Gasoline Octane
242
Gasoline Specifications
243
California Fuel
243
Additives
244
Fuels in Foreign Countries
244
Filling Your Tank
245
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
247
Checking Things Under the Hood
248
Hood Release
249
Engine Compartment Overview
250
Engine Oil
251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
256
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
259
Engine Coolant
261
Radiator Pressure Cap
264
Engine Overheating
264
Cooling System
266
Power Steering Fluid
273
Windshield Washer Fluid
274
Brakes
275
Battery
278
Jump Starting
280
Headlamp Aiming
285
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
287
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
288
Bulb Replacement
290
Halogen Bulbs
290
Headlamps
290
Front Turn Signal Lamps
291
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
292
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
293
Replacement Bulbs
294
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
295
Tires
296
Inflation - Tire Pressure
303
Check Tire Pressure System
304
Tire Inspection and Rotation
305
When It Is Time for New Tires
306
Buying New Tires
307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
308
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
309
Wheel Replacement
309
Tire Chains
310
If a Tire Goes Flat
311
Changing a Flat Tire
312
Compact Spare Tire
321
Appearance Care
321
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
322
Care of Safety Belts
324
Weatherstrips
325
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
325
Sheet Metal Damage
327
Finish Damage
327
Underbody Maintenance
327
Chemical Paint Spotting
327
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
328
Vehicle Identification
329
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
329
Service Parts Identification Label
329
Electrical System
329
Add-On Electrical Equipment
329
Power Windows and Other Power Options
330
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
330
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
333
Capacities and Specifications
337
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
338
Maintenance Schedule
339
Maintenance Schedule
340
Introduction
340
Maintenance Requirements
340
Your Vehicle and the Environment
340
How This Section is Organized
341
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
342
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
342
Selecting the Right Schedule
343
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
344
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
351
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
355
At Each Fuel Fill
355
At Least Once a Month
355
At Least Twice a Year
356
At Least Once a Year
356
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
359
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
359
Exhaust System Inspection
359
Fuel System Inspection
360
Engine Cooling System Inspection
360
Throttle System Inspection
360
Brake System Inspection
360
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
361
Part E: Maintenance Record
362
Customer Assistance Information
365
Customer Assistance Information
366
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
366
Online Owner Center
367
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
368
Customer Assistance Offices
368
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
369
Roadside Assistance Program
370
Courtesy Transportation
371
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
371
Reporting Safety Defects
373
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
373
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
374
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
374
Service Publications Ordering Information
374
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