2008 Buick Lucerne Owner's Manual
2008 Buick Lucerne Manual
2008 Buick Lucerne manual content summary:
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2008 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 2
, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LUCERNE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 3
of safety cautions in this book. A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 4
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Sensing System ...1-67 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-74 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-75 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 6
and release the bar. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you is not moving. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 7
of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up the power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the front seats. Press the lumbar control forward to increase support and rearward to decrease support in the lower seatback. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 8
on. The buttons are located on the front doors. There are three temperature settings for each feature. A column of three lights next to the buttons will the heated seat feature will turn off. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the desired button. Driver's Side Buttons shown J (Heated - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 9
be on. The buttons are located on the front doors. Press each button to turn on the desired feature. A light on that button will display indicating heated seat feature will turn off. To turn the heated seat feature back on, press the desired button. Driver's Side Buttons shown J (Heated Seat - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 10
On vehicles with the memory feature the buttons are located on the driver's door. 1: Saves the seating the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer/retailer for service. B: Recalls the easy exit position. For more programming information, see and the driver's seat moves back. 1-6 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 11
operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Passenger's - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 12
's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. • Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline the seatback. • Tilt the top of the control forward - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 13
your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have the seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-9 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Center Seat Rear Seats Rear Seat Pass-Through Door Your vehicle has a pass-through door that provides access to the trunk from the rear seats. See "Rear Seat Pass-Through Door" under Trunk on page 2-13. Your vehicle may have a front center seat. This seat can be converted to a storage area by - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 16
They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. 1-12 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 17
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 is just a seat on wheels. 1-13 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 19
or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-15 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 20
even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 22
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 23
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 24
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 26
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 27
properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 28
this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-24 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 29
. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If you ever pull - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 30
sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 31
desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. When the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up so that it is stored on - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 32
need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-75. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 33
2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1-29 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 34
in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described earlier in this section. Make - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 35
. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. Lap Belt This part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-25. You vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 36
. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-32. Make sure the release - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: • Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 38
be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Also see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-25. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 39
this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 40
up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. {CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 41
{CAUTION: People should never hold an infant in their arms while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not weigh much - until a crash. During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 42
offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Q: What are the different types - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 43
so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in appropriate infant restraints. 1-39 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 44
seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in restraint for the child's body with the harness. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 45
vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. To help both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 46
child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on your sun visor says, "Never put a rear-facing child if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 47
airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 48
connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 49
require the top tether always to be attached. In sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the cover - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 50
or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Flip open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 51
child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 1-47 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 52
does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 53
steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Flip open the top tether anchor cover to expose the anchor. 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 54
safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-43 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 55
child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 56
all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. If the top tether is by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 58
recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 59
light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-36. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 60
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-56 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 61
, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters or seat massagers before reinstalling or securing the child restraint. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 62
word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. {CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt - even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 63
if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 64
panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more information - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. 1-61 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 66
airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag has roof-rail airbags, never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 67
monitor the position of the right front passenger's seat. The passenger seat position sensor and passenger safety belt buckle switch provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. In addition, your vehicle has a dual-stage driver - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 68
that adjusts the restraint according to crash severity, seat location, and safety belt status using electronic frontal sensor(s) and other special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the front passenger seat. The passenger airbag inflates to a reduced depth when the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 69
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 70
vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. {CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 71
A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle has a for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote start to start your vehicle from a distance, if equipped - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 72
recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbags are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 73
seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator will light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 74
remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters or seat massagers and ask the person to place the seatback vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See "Safety Belts" and "Child - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 75
happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 76
vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 77
sensors that are part of the passenger's seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Light on page 3-35 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 79
to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 80
✍ NOTES 1-76 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 81
...2-21 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-22 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into PARK (P) ...2-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...2-31 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-32 Engine Exhaust ...2-32 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-56 Glove Box ...2-56 Cupholder(s) ...2-56 Front Storage Area ...2-56 Center Console Storage ...2-56 Center Flex Storage Unit ...2-57 Floor Mats ...2-57 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-57 Convenience Net ...2-57 Sunroof ...2-58 Object Detection Systems - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 83
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section. • If you are still having trouble - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The vehicle's doors can be locked and unlocked, and the trunk can be unlatched from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehicle - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 86
seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on and stay on for 20 L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to locate your vehicle. coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 87
use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter: 1. Insert a flat object with a thin edge into the notch, located below the trunk release button, and separate the bottom half from - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 88
feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may also start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems, rear window defogger transmitter's remote start button until the turn signal lights flash or if the vehicle's lights are not visible, press and hold the remote start - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 89
drive the vehicle. If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done. To manually separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start. Or, you can extend the engine run time by - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 90
lock switches or manual lock knobs. The manual lock knobs are located at the top of the door panel near the window. Push the manual lock knob down if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 91
your vehicle is not in PARK (P), have the person use the manual lock knob or power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual lock knob or power door lock switch to lock the door. If your vehicle - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 92
the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To then the driver's door will unlock. It is always recommended that you remove the ignition key when locking - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 93
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 94
Emergency Trunk Release Handle There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk near the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Rear Seat Pass-Through Your vehicle has a small door in - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 96
operation of the windows. Driver's Side shown The power window switches are located on the driver's door armrest. In addition, each door has a switch for up and one for down movement. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 97
located on the driver's door armrest near the window switches. Press the right side of this button to disable the rear window controls. The light The light on the button will go out. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have the optional lighted vanity mirror, lift the attached cover to use. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key® III+ - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 99
vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 100
dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of the original key being turned to the LOCK/OFF position. The security light will turn off - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 101
This position displays some of the warning and indicator lights. The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off. You may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. D (START): This - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 102
ignition and transmission. Also, always remember to lock the doors. The battery could be drained if you leave the lights stay on for a few seconds, then will go out. Once the driver's door is opened, the power shuts off to these accessories. Your vehicle has a feature designed to protect the battery - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 103
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty. 2-23 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 104
engine, the coolant heater cord is located on the passenger's side of the vehicle, above the headlamp assembly. On vehicles with the 4.6L V8 engine, the cord is located on the driver's side of the vehicle on the right side of the engine air cleaner. It is between the engine cover and the engine air - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 105
running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 106
repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 107
the transmission. The repair will not be covered by your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver's door. To set - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 109
in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a console shift lever, use this procedure to shift the vehicle into PARK (P): 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pushing the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 110
(P). {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 111
(P), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock is always functional except in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 112
burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 113
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-15. 2-33 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 114
46 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Compass Operation The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar back on, press the on/off button. The indicator light on the mirror is - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 115
variance. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off button until the zone number is displayed. The number - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 116
compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If be reset or calibrated. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or 1. Make sure the indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 117
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass on page 2-34 for map information. 2. Press - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 118
other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 119
your vehicle. The distance sensors are located on the rear bumper. CAUTION: (Continued) If you do not use proper care before and while backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with URPA, always check behind your vehicle before backing up. While backing, be sure to look for - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Keep your vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of your trunk during your last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate in the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 121
detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will light up in your side mirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe for you to change lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the SBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 122
covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 11 ft. or 3.5 m. This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back the system is operating. When you are driving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 123
service. SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions and the driver attempts to turn SBZA back on using the DIC, the SIDE ALERT ON option will not be selectable if the necessary - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 124
and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane. The LDW system may not: • Provide you with always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane. Always keep making a lane change, check your vehicle's mirrors, glance over your shoulder for vehicles - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 125
on and off, press the LDW control, located by the exterior headlamp control. An indicator on the control will light to indicate that LDW is on. LDW only as while driving in fog, rain, or snow conditions. This is normal operation, your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning instructions, see - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 126
after continued driving, the system needs service. Take your can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 127
service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To find out more, refer to the OnStar Owner's Guide in Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Guide for more information (Only available in the continental U.S.). How OnStar Service if your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS location and, your GPS location so that we can provide you with location-based services. OnStar service cannot work - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 129
electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to you at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of your vehicle in an - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 130
the original remote control transmitter for Fixed Code programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored light, instructions do not work, you probably have a Fixed Code garage door opener. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 132
will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure. To program up to three devices: 1. To verify if you have a Fixed Code garage door opener, remove the battery cover on your hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of your garage door opener motor. If you see a row of dip switches - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) may also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 134
three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 135
You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons You should erase the programmed indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 136
seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. To access the full floor console cupholder slide the cover back. To access the center seat flex storage unit, pull the handle rearward to open the front bin and accessory power outlet. To remove, pull the bin out. If your vehicle has a - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Your vehicle may have a center flex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest. Cupholders are also located at the front edge of the storage unit and can be accessed by folding the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 138
, the switches are located on the headliner. To close the sunroof, press the front of the driver side switch to the second detent position, and release. To vent the sunroof press and hold the back of the passenger side position, it will open with the sunroof, or it can be opened manually. 2-58 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Saver ...3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-20 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-20 Ashtray(s) ...3-21 Climate Controls ...3-21 Climate Control System ...3-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-24 Outlet Adjustment ...3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 140
Light ...3-41 Lane Departure Warning Light ...3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-43 Tire Pressure Light ...3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-44 Oil Pressure Light ...3-46 Security Light ...3-47 Fog Lamp Light ...3-47 Cruise Control Light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 141
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 143
following: A. Air Outlets. See Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Heated Steering Wheel on page 3-7. M. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering Wheel on page 2-25. S. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-20. T. Glove - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 144
off. The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 145
left side of the steering column. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The button with this symbol is located on the left side of the steering wheel. Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button will display when the feature - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 146
signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns automatically when the turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 147
away from you. To change from high beam to low beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you. While the high beams are on, this light located on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 148
thaw them. If the blades become worn or damaged, replace with new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or system can be overridden at any time by manually changing the wiper control to low or high speed depending on the driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. In light rain or snow, fewer - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Information Center (DIC) when the washer fluid is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. J (Washer Fluid): Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The wipers will clear the windshield and either stop - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 150
control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). The cruise control buttons are located on outboard side of the steering wheel. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 151
at a desired speed and the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. However, it does not need to be reset. Once your vehicle reaches a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle goes back to the previously selected speed and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 152
wheel until you reach the desired lower speed, then release it. • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Press the [ button on the steering wheel. • Press the T button on the steering wheel exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Using Cruise Control - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 153
if the driver's door is opened while the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. • Parking Lamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: - (Fog Lamps): O (Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the exterior lamps. AUTO - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 154
exterior lighting at night when the vehicle exterior lamps will turn back on automatically when driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. A light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 155
Lighting Battery draining the battery back on after the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF and any door is opened. - (Fog Lamps): Instrument Panel Brightness D (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The knob for this control is located light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 156
to find the door pull handle or lock switches. Once the key is inserted into the ignition, the exit lighting will be cancelled and the lighting will fade out. Delayed Entry Lighting The interior lamps will turn on if you open the door when it is dark enough outside. When you close the door - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 157
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 158
may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. Cover the outlet with the protective cap when it is not being used. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 159
adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 160
, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30 and or counterclockwise to change the airflow direction. Press this button to recirculate cabin air through the vehicle. An indicator light below the button comes on - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 161
button is pressed, an indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is activated. Air conditioning can be selected in any air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water may drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 162
turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light below the button comes on to show that the rear window turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or by turning off the engine. If your vehicle has repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 163
the interior air to cool the car faster. The indicator light on the recirculation button will light whenever the system switches to recirculation. You may force outside air by pressing the outside air button. The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, it will reset back to AUTO operation - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 164
the fan speed is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For more information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. This mode splits the air between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. In - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 165
light turns on. Pressing the recirculation button cancels this mode. ? (Recirculation): Press this button to recirculate cabin air through the vehicle. An indicator light Controls): Press these buttons next to the fan control to manually increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. wx ( - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 166
defrost grille, in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. 3-28 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 167
air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode. Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or by turning off the engine. The heated - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 168
of each outlet. Passenger Compartment Air Filter Outside air is routed through a passenger compartment air filter before entering the vehicle. This filter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 169
filter, do the following: 1. Press the tabs back and left to remove the cover. 2. Insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side of the air filter compartment to carefully pry the pin out. 3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 170
with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 171
you are going, how much fuel you have, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle has this cluster or one very similar to it. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about them. United - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 172
set at zero and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 173
after the engine is started, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-67 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 174
your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 175
a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat if the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 176
on page 3-56 for more information. This light could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 177
can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 178
are driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have brakes, but you do not have antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 179
stays on, or comes on when you are driving a SERVICE STABILITRAK message will appear in the DIC. This indicates that there may be a problem with the StabiliTrak® system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message appears on the DIC, the system - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 180
. See Engine Overheating on page 5-28. Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on briefly when starting your vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced. 3-42 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 181
page 3-56 for more information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 5-60 for more information. If a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor System, this light will flash for approximately 60 seconds and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 182
produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 183
wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You might be able to correct - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 184
could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light will - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 185
out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-12 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 186
problem with your fuel gage: • At the service not go back to empty warning light located on the instrument panel, to the left of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 187
DIC display. The outside air temperature automatically appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). The trip odometer has a feature called - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 189
. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 190
oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL will be turned off. The URPA system automatically turns back on after each vehicle start. When the URPA system - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Side Blind Zone Alert on page 2-41 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. Change Compass Zone Your vehicle may have this feature. To change the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 192
in the mirror, see Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass on page 2-36. Compass Zone Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 193
be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 194
problem vehicle is located. See Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete. The DIC display will then return to PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS. AUTOMATIC LIGHT - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 195
on page 3-49. If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-43. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 and Scheduled Maintenance - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 196
display during heavy rain or due to road spray. Your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. See Side Blind Zone Alert on page 2-41 for more information. drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 197
service as soon as possible. HEATED WASH (Washer) FLUID SYSTEM OFF This message displays when you manually is a problem with the instrument panel cluster. See your dealer/retailer for service. HOOD DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 198
the DIC display. To turn the URPA system back on, see "Park Assist" under DIC Operation drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. This message displays when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 199
on page 3-49 for more information. SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays when there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more information. REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 200
cluster when this message appears on the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-39. SERVICE POWER STEERING Your vehicle may have a speed variable assist steering system. See Steering on page 4-7. This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 201
. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-43. Several conditions may cause this message to appear. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-70 for more information. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 202
occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. STABILITRAK NOT READY If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message may display and the Traction Control System and StabiliTrak® Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster may be on after first driving the vehicle and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 203
the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 204
on page 5-12 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir. Also, see Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41 for more information. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 206
lock button on the RKE transmitter. HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 207
the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will not flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 208
when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 209
CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 210
occur. ON: The driver's seat will move back, and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering feature, the power steering column The driver's seat and outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 211
off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 212
EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the FEATURE SETTINGS menu. Press the customization button until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will return you - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 213
can be added by checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 214
located under the forward arrow label. Once the times 12H and 24H are displayed, press the pushbutton located under the desired option instructions: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 3. Press the pushbutton located - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 215
on. The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display. Six-Disc CD (MP3) Player and date, follow these instructions: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Once the H option displays, press the pushbutton located under that label. The - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar Radio with CD (Base) Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 3-78 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 217
adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving. The volume level should sound about the same while driving. To activate SCV: 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. 2. Press the MENU button to display the radio - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. 4 (Information) (With XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or MP3 song. A choice of - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 219
the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has this feature. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. If your vehicle has Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1-6 label. 3. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the pushbutton located below the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 220
two seconds until the radio beeps once. EQ (Equalization): Press to select preset equalization settings. To return to the manual mode, press until Manual displays or start to manually adjust the bass and depending on your radio, midrange, or treble by pressing the f knob. Adjusting the Speakers - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only) CAT (Category): Your radio may have the CAT button Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Turn the f knob to display the category to be removed. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 222
(8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Care of Your CDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully. Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 224
seconds. A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs. the CD is not removed, after several seconds, the CD automatically pulls back into the player and begins playing. Press and hold for two seconds to - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 225
To use random on an Uplevel Radio with a Single CD player: 1. Press the CD/AUX button, insert a disc partway into the slot of the CD player. A RDM label displays. 2. To play the tracks in random order, press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays. Press the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 226
an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There could have been a problem while burning - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Aux Input Device Found may display. MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each • Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to 8 subfolders deep, however, - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 228
folders. However, playlists (Px) are always accessed before root folders or files. Empty does not display. • Finalize the audio disc before burning it. Trying to add music to an existing CD contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 229
be accessed, however, you do not have playlist editing capability using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. • Play pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename is - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 230
on the CD and begins playing MP3 files by that artist. If you want to listen to MP3 files by another artist, press the pushbutton located below either arrow button. The CD goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either button until the desired artist displays - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 231
located below the Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the pushbutton below the back Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune to 800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 232
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation System manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle's radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions when battery power - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 233
and say "OnStar" to enter OnStar mode. See the OnStar® System on page 2-46 in this manual for more information. SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between AM, FM, XM™ (if of the audio steering wheel controls work when a CD is playing in the navigation radio. See the Navigation System - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 234
item from the accessory power outlet. FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 235
object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 236
✍ NOTES 3-98 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Vehicle Towing ...4-25 Towing a Trailer ...4-26 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-5 StabiliTrak - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 238
the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means "always expect the unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt - See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-12. Drunk Driving {CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your re - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 239
- brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of your vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 240
. When you start the engine and begin to drive away, ABS will check itself. You might hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you might even notice that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light will stay on - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 241
much or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. The traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light will flash when the traction control system is limiting - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 242
this light and the SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message are on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 243
problem with the system. When this light and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving brakes will return to normal operation after the brake pedal has been released. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 244
without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 245
You may find that your vehicle's right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 246
review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 247
20-year-old. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror. • Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because your headlamps can only light up so much road ahead. • Watch for animals. • When tired, pull off the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 248
stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Blades: In good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean? Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to recommended pressure? Have up-to-date maps? • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 250
or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 251
sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-60. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 252
you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves your If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 253
any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 254
or so until help comes. {CAUTION: If you let your vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 35 mph (55 km - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 255
on page 4-6. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 256
and rear axle; see Certification Label later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 257
calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 258
200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 259
GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. 4-23 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 260
better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear after the ignition key has been turned to LOCK/OFF. You may hear the air compressor operating when the height is being adjusted. {CAUTION: Things you put - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 262
brakes may not work well - or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be covered different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 263
part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 264
who will be riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers, or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the tongue Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You will find these numbers on the Tire-Loading Information - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 265
them to the bumper. Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 266
trailer brakes are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 267
will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a trailer - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 268
fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 269
(4.6L V8 Engine) ...5-36 Power Steering Fluid ...5-40 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-41 Brakes ...5-42 Battery ...5-46 Jump Starting ...5-48 Headlamp Aiming ...5-53 Bulb Replacement ...5-56 Halogen Bulbs ...5-56 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ...5-56 Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim ...5-100 Tires ...5-101 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-101 Finish Damage ...5-102 Underbody Maintenance ...5-102 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-102 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-103 Vehicle Identification ...5-104 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-104 Service Parts - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 271
GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle's performance and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, ride and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 272
can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-16. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless entry - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 273
system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-72. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-15. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 274
drive, commonly referred to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. If your vehicle has the 4.6L V8 engine (VIN Code smog-check test. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 275
occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 276
burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 277
and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 278
is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 279
: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the floor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the right. The hood latch is located under the hood, near the center, at the front edge of - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-15. J. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-21. K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-42. L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 282
When you open the hood on the 4.6L L37 Engine shown, (4.6L LD8 Engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 283
"Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-42. J. Automatic Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick (Out of View). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-21. K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 284
could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. 3.8L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 285
identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 286
a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 287
in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil, ask your dealer/retailer, a service station, or a local recycling center for help. 5-19 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. To inspect or replace the filter, do the following: When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 289
the top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing cover. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Automatic Transmission Fluid - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 290
above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3.8L V6 Engine 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 292
the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fluid back in all the way. How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid (4.6L Engine) For the 4.6L V8 engine, it is not necessary to check engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 5-24 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 293
heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 294
. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Index. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure to turn - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 295
more information on location, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 296
would not be covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-30 for information on driving to a safe Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Engine Overheating You will find a warning light about a hot engine as well as an engine - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 297
hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 298
a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 299
be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. Notice: Engine damage - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 300
a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 301
cool before you do it. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap - even a little - they can come out at high speed. Never turn - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 302
3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to access the bleed valve. 4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. There is one bleed valve. It is located on the thermostat housing. 3.1. Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and cap before removing. Twist the oil fill tube, with - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 303
7. Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield. 7.1. Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached, from the valve cover. 7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the engine. 7.3. Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in the valve cover. Install oil fill tube - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 304
, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 305
be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-30 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: Using coolant - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 307
if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark on the side of the coolant surge tank. You can remove - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for information on the location of the power steering fluid reservoir. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 309
concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. • Fill the washer fluid - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 310
on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 311
: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 312
brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 313
to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 314
has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. The battery is located under the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 315
have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 5-48 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 316
in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 317
passenger's seat. You will not need to access the battery for jump starting. The remote positive (+) terminal is for that purpose. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location. Access the remote positive (+) terminal by removing the cover. {CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 318
can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. {CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 319
18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 320
. 5. Return the positive (+) remote terminal cover to its original position. Jumper Cable Removal A. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal 5-52 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 321
service if the headlamps need to be adjusted. It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as described. The vehicle should: • Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall. • Have all four tires tires properly inflated. • Have the spare tire is in its proper location - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Locate Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. Do not place directly on the headlamp. This allows only the beam of light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 323
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 324
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-59. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 325
net, if the vehicle has one. 3. Remove the plastic wing nuts retaining the trunk trim. 4. Pull back the trunk trim. 8. Replace the old bulb with a new one. 9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall. 10. Reverse these steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly. When reinstalling the taillamp - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the bulb socket. 2. Remove the three fasteners from the trunk trim. 3. Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Pull the bulb straight out. 6. Replace the bulb and reinstall it in the assembly by - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Back-up Lamp Sidemarker, License Plate Lamp, and Auxiliary Taillamp Stoplamp, Taillamp, and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Number 921 194 3057K To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY, with the engine off. 2. Pull the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 328
worn, or if your vehicle's tires have been damaged, replace them. 4. Replace the blade assembly with a new one. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 329
construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 330
code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 331
type, and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 332
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 333
(kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-67. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 334
of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. 5-66 Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 335
. This label shows your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 336
you reach the recommended amount. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Re-check the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 337
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 338
the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle's tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting low and need to be inflated - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 340
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended for your vehicle could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 5-76. • One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor. The TPMS malfunction light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 341
TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following order: driver side - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 342
code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-75 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-80. Tire - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 343
way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 344
are true: Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 345
: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle's tires with those that do not - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 346
or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician. See Buying New Tires on page 5-76 and Accessories - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 347
driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 348
or the other, the alignment might need to be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper diagnosis. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 349
. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 350
chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 351
what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 352
and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 353
The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. If your vehicle has a center retainer, turn it counterclockwise to remove it. 2. Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover. 3. Remove the washer and retainer that holds down the jack and wheel wrench. 4. Remove the jack container with - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 354
Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-84 for more information. The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). 2. Place the wheel wrench securely over the wheel nut. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 355
location Always position the jack so that when the jack head is raised, it will fit firmly in the notch located located near each wheel well. The flanges are accessible through openings in the plastic trim at the bottom of the vehicle. The front opening is about 8 inches (20 cm) back from the front wheel - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 356
6. Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire. {CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 357
take off the flat tire. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 358
the compact spare tire. {CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 359
to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 360
these in the proper place. After you have put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk. For storage, the jack - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 361
and the retainer (C). 7. Reinstall the compact spare tire cover (B). 8. Secure with the center retainer (A). The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-94 for more information. 1. Open - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 362
automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Do Your vehicle's interior may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly. Lighter colored interiors may require more - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 363
read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening your L) of water is a good guide. • Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to your vehicle's interior may result from the use of many - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 364
carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle's interior because they can alter the appearance by and then vacuum. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 365
plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax- windshield under certain conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 366
vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that is should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on your vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-98. 5-98 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 367
garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 368
. Always wash your vehicle's chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 369
could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 370
of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's/retailer's body and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Enhancer Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 372
in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps you identify your vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-113 for your vehicle's engine code. Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the spare tire cover. It is very helpful if - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 373
from working as they should. Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle's battery, even if your vehicle is not operating. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-72. Fuses and Circuit Breakers - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 374
The underhood fuse block is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Remove the fuse cover and secondary service cover to access the fuse block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Odd Fuel Injectors Even Air Conditioning Clutch Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Oxygen Sensor Emission Device Transmission, Ignition 1 Engine Control Module (ECM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Climate Control System, Instrument Panel Cluster Ignition 1 Airbag System Horn Windshield Wiper - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 376
damage the battery and or wires. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat. Do not remove covers from any of the covered parts, and out and lift up on the cover latch, located at the end of the fuse block, near the battery cable. 5-108 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 377
the seatback so the rear-locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and then press down on the seat cushion until the spring locks on both ends engage. 4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly routed and that no portion of - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Fuses 1 2 3 4 5-110 Usage Fuel Pump Left Park Lamp Run 3 - Rear Blower Right Park Lamp Fuses 5 6 7 Usage Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) Memory Module Right Park Lamp (optional) - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Module (BCM) (Inadvertent) Retained Accessory Power 2 (RAP) CanisterVent Solenoid Body Control Module (Courtesy) Body Control Module (Right Turn Signal) Trunk Release Amplifier, Radio Body Control Module (CHMSL) Body Control Module Stoplamp (optional) OnStar® Module Body Modules Radio Door Unlatch - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Fuel Pump License Plate Lamp (optional) Right Park Lamp (optional) Relays 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Circuit Breakers 54 55 56 57 Usage Unlock Lock Run Not Used Door Unlatch (optional) Trunk Release Stoplamp (optional) Overhead Lamps (optional) Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Usage Right Front - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 381
12 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transmission- Drain and Refill 3.8L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine Engine Cooling System 3.8L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.8L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine 4.5 qt 7.5 qt 4.3 L 7.1 L 11.8 qt 12.7 qt - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 382
all other states (see your dealer/retailer for more information) 4.6L Engines sold new in all states Wheel Nut Torque 18.0 gal 18.5 gal 18.5 gal 100 lb this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine 3.8L V6 4.6L V8 SUPER with High Output DOHC 4.6L V8 with DOHC VIN Code 2 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 384
engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 385
know that trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-16. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 386
on page 6-13. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer/retailer. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 387
life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. See footnote (m). Rotate tires and check inflation - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 388
for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 389
An Emission Control Service. See footnote (j). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (l). 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) • • Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 390
fluid if needed. (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. (m) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 391
to the engine not covered by your warranty. Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 392
the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer for service. 6-10 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 393
PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 394
only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24. Hydraulic Brake Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Windshield Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Washer Chassis Lubricant Parking Brake (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in lubricant Cable Guides Canada 88901242) or of NLGI - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 395
number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 3.8L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs 3.8L V6 4.6L V8 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver's Side - 23.6 inches - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 396
Engine Drive Belt Routing 4.6L V8 Engine 3.8L V6 Engine 6-14 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 397
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 398
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 399
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 401
United States Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-16 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-17 Event Data Recorders ...7-18 OnStar® ...7-19 Navigation System - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 402
that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the instrument panel. • Dealership name and location • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Buick, please remember that your concern will likely - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 403
STEP THREE - U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, in the United States, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the BBB - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 404
binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party Centre General Motors of Canada Limited Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-4 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 405
, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www.MyGMLink - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 406
(TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 ( - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 407
qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 7-7 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 408
at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: A battery jump start is covered at no charge if the vehicle does not start. Trip Routing Service (Canada only): Upon request, Roadside Assistance will send you - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 409
assistance. In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of the driver. Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 410
tires, chains, or other traction devices. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Buick into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety- - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 411
options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 413
Try to relax and then check to make sure you are been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave danger or you are instructed to move it aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 414
original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 415
can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 416
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 417
prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 418
such as an air bag deployment or hitting driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location that have the special equipment, can office; as part of GM's belts were buckled/fastened • How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 419
services, please refer to the OnStar® Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-46 in this manual for more information. ® Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 420
✍ NOTES 7-20 - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 421
...1-67 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-65 Antenna, Backglass ...3-97 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .. 3-97 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-40 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 422
Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-20 Bulb Replacement ...5-56 Halogen Bulbs ...5-56 Headlamp Aiming ...5-53 License Plate Lamps ...5-58 Replacement Bulbs ...5-59 Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps ...5-57 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps ...5-56 Buying New Tires - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 423
Put the Restraint ...1-42 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-100 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-98 Fabric/Carpet ...5-96 Finish Care ...5-99 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-97 Interior ...5-94 Leather ...5-96 Tires ...5-101 Underbody Maintenance ...5-102 Washing Your - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 424
...5-106 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-44 Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Heater ...2-24 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-43 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-42 Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-32 Oil ...5-15 Oil Life - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 425
Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-20 Finish Damage ...5-102 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Flat Tire ...5-83 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-84 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-92 Floor Mats ...2-57 Fluid ...5-21 Power Steering ...5-40 Windshield Washer ...5-41 Fog Lamp Fog ...3-17 Fog Lamp Light - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 426
Steering Wheel ...3-7 Heater ...3-21 Heater ...3-24 Highbeam On Light ...3-47 Highway Hypnosis ...4-13 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-14 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 I Ignition Positions ...2-21 Inadvertent Power Battery - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 427
Light Airbag Readiness ...Antilock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...Fog Lamp ...Highbeam On ...Lane Departure Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Safety Belt - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 428
Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-44 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 429
Things That Burn ...2-32 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-36 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-30 Passenger Sensing System ...1-67 Passing ...4-9 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-19 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Perimeter Lighting ...3-18 Power - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 430
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-74 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-75 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-8 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-19 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...6-14 Running the Engine While Parked - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 431
...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-54 Security Light ...3-47 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-44 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 432
® III+ Operation ...2-19 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-76 Tire Pressure Light ...3-43 Tires ...5-60 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...5-100 Buying New Tires ...5-76 Chains ...5-82 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-84 Cleaning ...5-101 Compact Spare Tire ...5-94 Different Size ...5-78 If - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 433
Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-80 Wheel Replacement ...5-80 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-75 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...4-25 Towing a Trailer ...4-26 Your Vehicle ...4-25 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-5 Control System Warning Light ...3-40 StabiliTrak® System - 2008 Buick Lucerne | Owner's Manual - Page 434
W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-56 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Safety and Symbols ...iii Vehicle Damage ...iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-80 Different Size ...5-78 Replacement ...5-80 Where to Put the