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Section	Page
2008 Buick Lucerne BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seats	7
Power Lumbar	7
Heated Seats	8
Heated and Cooled Seats	9
Memory Seat and Mirrors	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	14
Center Seat	15
Rear Seats	15
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	15
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Lap Belt	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	44
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	58
Airbag System	62
Where Are the Airbags?	64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	70
Passenger Sensing System	71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Restraint System Check	78
Checking the Restraint Systems	78
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	79
Features and Controls	81
Keys	83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	85
Remote Vehicle Start	88
Doors and Locks	90
Door Locks	90
Power Door Locks	90
Delayed Locking	91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	91
Rear Door Security Locks	92
Lockout Protection	92
Trunk	93
Windows	95
Power Windows	96
Sun Visors	97
Theft-Deterrent Systems	97
Content Theft-Deterrent	97
PASS-Key® III+	98
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	102
Starting the Engine	102
Engine Coolant Heater	104
Automatic Transmission Operation	105
Parking Brake	107
Shifting Into PARK (P)	108
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	111
Parking Over Things That Burn	112
Engine Exhaust	112
Running the Engine While Parked	113
Mirrors	114
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	114
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	116
Outside Power Mirrors	117
Park Tilt Mirrors	118
Outside Convex Mirror	118
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror	118
Object Detection Systems	119
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	119
Side Blind Zone Alert	121
Lane Departure Warning	124
OnStar® System	126
Universal Home Remote System	129
Universal Home Remote System	129
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	130
Storage Areas	136
Glove Box	136
Cupholder(s)	136
Front Storage Area	136
Center Console Storage	136
Center Flex Storage Unit	137
Floor Mats	137
Rear Seat Armrest	137
Convenience Net	137
Sunroof	138
Instrument Panel	139
Instrument Panel Overview	142
Hazard Warning Flashers	144
Other Warning Devices	144
Horn	144
Tilt Wheel	144
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	145
Heated Steering Wheel	145
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	146
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	147
Flash-to-Pass	147
Windshield Wipers	147
Rainsense™ II Wipers	148
Windshield Washer	149
Cruise Control	150
Exterior Lamps	152
Wiper Activated Headlamps	153
Headlamps on Reminder	154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	154
Fog Lamps	155
Cornering Lamps	155
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	155
Instrument Panel Brightness	155
Courtesy Lamps	155
Entry Lighting	156
Delayed Entry Lighting	156
Theater Dimming	156
Delayed Exit Lighting	156
Perimeter Lighting	156
Front Reading Lamps	156
Electric Power Management	157
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	157
Battery Run-Down Protection	158
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	158
Ashtray(s)	159
Climate Controls	159
Climate Control System	159
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	162
Outlet Adjustment	168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	168
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	170
Instrument Panel Cluster	171
Speedometer and Odometer	172
Trip Odometer	172
Tachometer	172
Safety Belt Reminders	172
Airbag Readiness Light	173
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	174
Charging System Light	176
Brake System Warning Light	177
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	178
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	178
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	179
Lane Departure Warning Light	180
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	180
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	181
Tire Pressure Light	181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	182
Oil Pressure Light	184
Security Light	185
Fog Lamp Light	185
Cruise Control Light	185
Highbeam On Light	185
Fuel Gage	186
Driver Information Center (DIC)	186
DIC Operation and Displays	187
DIC Compass	192
DIC Warnings and Messages	194
DIC Vehicle Customization	204
Audio System(s)	213
Setting the Time	214
Radio(s)	216
Using an MP3	227
XM Radio Messages	231
Navigation/Radio System	232
Theft-Deterrent Feature	232
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	233
Radio Reception	234
Backglass Antenna	235
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	235
Driving Your Vehicle	237
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	238
Defensive Driving	238
Drunk Driving	238
Control of a Vehicle	239
Braking	239
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	240
Braking in Emergencies	241
Traction Control System (TCS)	241
StabiliTrak® System	242
Panic Brake Assist	243
Steering	243
Off-Road Recovery	245
Passing	245
Loss of Control	246
Driving at Night	247
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	248
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	249
Highway Hypnosis	249
Hill and Mountain Roads	250
Winter Driving	251
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	254
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	255
Loading Your Vehicle	255
Towing	261
Towing Your Vehicle	261
Recreational Vehicle Towing	261
Towing a Trailer	262
Service and Appearance Care	269
Service	271
Accessories and Modifications	271
California Proposition 65 Warning	272
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	272
Doing Your Own Service Work	272
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	273
Fuel	273
Gasoline Octane	274
Gasoline Specifications	274
California Fuel	274
Additives	275
Fuels in Foreign Countries	275
Filling the Tank	276
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	278
Checking Things Under the Hood	278
Hood Release	279
Engine Compartment Overview	280
Engine Oil	283
Engine Oil Life System	286
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	288
Automatic Transmission Fluid	289
Engine Coolant	292
Radiator Pressure Cap	296
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	296
Engine Overheating	296
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	298
Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine)	298
Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine)	304
Power Steering Fluid	308
Windshield Washer Fluid	309
Brakes	310
Battery	314
Jump Starting	316
Headlamp Aiming	321
Bulb Replacement	324
Halogen Bulbs	324
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	324
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps	325
License Plate Lamp	326
Replacement Bulbs	327
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	327
Tires	328
Tire Sidewall Labeling	329
Tire Terminology and Definitions	332
Inflation - Tire Pressure	335
Tire Pressure Monitor System	337
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	338
Tire Inspection and Rotation	342
When It Is Time for New Tires	343
Buying New Tires	344
Different Size Tires and Wheels	346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	346
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	348
Wheel Replacement	348
Tire Chains	350
If a Tire Goes Flat	351
Changing a Flat Tire	352
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	353
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	354
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	360
Compact Spare Tire	362
Appearance Care	362
Interior Cleaning	362
Fabric/Carpet	364
Leather	364
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	365
Care of Safety Belts	365
Weatherstrips	365
Washing Your Vehicle	366
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	366
Finish Care	367
Windshield and Wiper Blades	368
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	368
Tires	369
Sheet Metal Damage	369
Finish Damage	370
Underbody Maintenance	370
Chemical Paint Spotting	370
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	371
Vehicle Identification	372
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	372
Service Parts Identification Label	372
Electrical System	373
Add-On Electrical Equipment	373
Power Windows and Other Power Options	373
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	373
Underhood Fuse Block	374
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	376
Capacities and Specifications	381
Maintenance Schedule	383
Maintenance Schedule	384
Introduction	384
Maintenance Requirements	384
Your Vehicle and the Environment	384
Using the Maintenance Schedule	385
Scheduled Maintenance	386
Additional Required Services	388
Maintenance Footnotes	389
Owner Checks and Services	390
At Each Fuel Fill	391
At Least Once a Month	391
At Least Once a Year	392
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	394
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	395
Engine Drive Belt Routing	396
Maintenance Record	397
Customer Assistance Information	401
Customer Assistance and Information	402
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	402
Online Owner Center	405
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	406
Customer Assistance Offices	406
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	407
Roadside Assistance Program	408
Scheduling Service Appointments	410
Courtesy Transportation	410
Collision Damage Repair	412
Reporting Safety Defects	415
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	415
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	415
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	416
Service Publications Ordering Information	416
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	417
Event Data Recorders	418
OnStar®	419
Navigation System	419
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	419

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