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Towing Recreational Vehicle ...5-24 Towing a Trailer ...5-27 Your Vehicle ...5-24 Traction Control System (TCS) ...5-6 Control System Warning Light ...4-38 Magnetic Ride Control ...5-8 StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...6-23 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...3-24 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...8-11 Trip Odometer ...4-32 Trunk ...3-12 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...4-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...4-5 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...3-37 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...6-76 Universal Home Remote System ...3-44 Operation ...3-44 V Vehicle Control ...5-3 Loading ...5-19 Remote Start ...3-7 Running While Parked ...3-32 Symbols ...iv Vehicle Customization, DIC ...4-65 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...8-19 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...6-109 Service Parts Identification Label ...6-109 Ventilated Seats ...2-6 Ventilation Adjustment ...4-27 Visors ...3-16 i - 15

Section	Page
2010 Buick Lucerne BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belt	14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	19
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Bluetooth®	23
Navigation System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Cruise Control	25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	25
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	26
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	26
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
StabiliTrak®	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	30
Seats and Restraint System	33
Head Restraints	34
Front Seats	35
Power Seats	35
Power Lumbar	36
Heated Seats	36
Heated and Ventilated Seats	38
Memory Seat and Mirrors	39
Reclining Seatbacks	40
Center Seat	43
Rear Seats	44
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	44
Safety Belts	44
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	44
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	49
Lap-Shoulder Belt	58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	63
Lap Belt	64
Safety Belt Extender	65
Child Restraints	65
Older Children	65
Infants and Young Children	68
Child Restraint Systems	72
Where to Put the Restraint	74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	75
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	81
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	84
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	84
Airbag System	88
Where Are the Airbags?	91
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	96
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	96
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	97
Passenger Sensing System	99
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	104
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	105
Restraint System Check	106
Checking the Restraint Systems	106
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	107
Features and Controls	109
Keys	111
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	112
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	112
Remote Vehicle Start	115
Doors and Locks	117
Door Locks	117
Power Door Locks	118
Delayed Locking	118
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	118
Rear Door Security Locks	119
Lockout Protection	120
Trunk	120
Windows	122
Power Windows	123
Sun Visors	124
Theft-Deterrent Systems	124
Content Theft-Deterrent	124
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	125
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	125
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	127
New Vehicle Break-In	127
Ignition Positions	128
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	129
Starting the Engine	129
Engine Coolant Heater	131
Automatic Transmission Operation	132
Parking Brake	134
Shifting Into Park	135
Shifting Out of Park	138
Parking Over Things That Burn	138
Engine Exhaust	139
Running the Vehicle While Parked	140
Mirrors	141
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	141
Compass	141
Outside Power Mirrors	143
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	143
Park Tilt Mirrors	144
Outside Convex Mirror	144
Outside Heated Mirrors	144
Object Detection Systems	145
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	145
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	147
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	150
Universal Home Remote System	152
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	152
Storage Areas	159
Glove Box	159
Cupholders	159
Front Storage Area	159
Center Console Storage	159
Center Flex Storage Unit	159
Rear Seat Armrest	159
Convenience Net	159
Sunroof	160
Instrument Panel	161
Instrument Panel Overview	163
Hazard Warning Flashers	163
Horn	163
Tilt Wheel	163
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column	164
Heated Steering Wheel	164
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	165
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	165
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	166
Flash-to-Pass	166
Windshield Wipers	166
Rainsense II Wipers	167
Windshield Washer	168
Cruise Control	169
Exterior Lamps	172
Wiper Activated Headlamps	173
Headlamps on Reminder	173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	173
Fog Lamps	174
Cornering Lamps	174
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	174
Instrument Panel Brightness	174
Courtesy Lamps	175
Entry Lighting	175
Delayed Entry Lighting	175
Theater Dimming	175
Delayed Exit Lighting	175
Perimeter Lighting	175
Front Reading Lamps	175
Electric Power Management	176
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver	176
Battery Run-Down Protection	177
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	177
Ashtray(s)	178
Climate Controls	178
Climate Control System	178
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	182
Outlet Adjustment	187
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	188
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	190
Instrument Panel Cluster	190
Speedometer and Odometer	192
Trip Odometer	192
Tachometer	192
Safety Belt Reminders	192
Airbag Readiness Light	193
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	194
Charging System Light	195
Brake System Warning Light	196
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	197
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	198
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	199
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	199
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	200
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	200
Tire Pressure Light	201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	201
Oil Pressure Light	204
Security Light	205
Fog Lamp Light	205
Cruise Control Light	205
Highbeam On Light	205
Fuel Gauge	206
Driver Information Center (DIC)	207
DIC Operation and Displays	207
DIC Compass	213
DIC Warnings and Messages	215
DIC Vehicle Customization	225
Audio System(s)	234
Setting the Clock	235
Radio(s)	237
Using an MP3	247
XM Radio Messages	252
Navigation/Radio System	253
Bluetooth®	253
Theft-Deterrent Feature	264
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	265
Radio Reception	266
Backglass Antenna	267
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	267
Driving Your Vehicle	269
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	270
Defensive Driving	270
Drunk Driving	270
Control of a Vehicle	271
Braking	271
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	272
Braking in Emergencies	273
StabiliTrak® System	274
Traction Control System (TCS)	274
Magnetic Ride Control	276
Steering	276
Off-Road Recovery	278
Passing	278
Loss of Control	278
Driving at Night	280
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	280
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	281
Highway Hypnosis	282
Hill and Mountain Roads	282
Winter Driving	283
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	286
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	286
Loading the Vehicle	287
Towing	292
Towing Your Vehicle	292
Recreational Vehicle Towing	293
Towing a Trailer	295
Service and Appearance Care	303
Service	305
Accessories and Modifications	305
California Proposition 65 Warning	306
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	306
Doing Your Own Service Work	306
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	307
Fuel	307
Gasoline Octane	308
Gasoline Specifications	308
California Fuel	308
Additives	309
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	310
Fuels in Foreign Countries	311
Filling the Tank	312
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	314
Checking Things Under the Hood	314
Hood Release	315
Engine Compartment Overview	316
Engine Oil	319
Engine Oil Life System	322
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	323
Automatic Transmission Fluid	325
Cooling System	328
Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine)	329
Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine)	333
Engine Overheating	337
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	339
Power Steering Fluid	340
Windshield Washer Fluid	341
Brakes	342
Battery	344
Jump Starting	346
Headlamp Aiming	351
Bulb Replacement	354
Halogen Bulbs	354
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps	354
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps	356
License Plate Lamp	357
Replacement Bulbs	357
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	357
Tires	359
Tire Sidewall Labeling	360
Tire Terminology and Definitions	364
Inflation - Tire Pressure	367
Tire Pressure Monitor System	368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	369
Tire Inspection and Rotation	373
When It Is Time for New Tires	375
Buying New Tires	376
Different Size Tires and Wheels	378
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	378
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	380
Wheel Replacement	380
Tire Chains	382
If a Tire Goes Flat	383
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	384
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	392
Changing a Flat Tire	392
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	394
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	395
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	400
Compact Spare Tire	402
Appearance Care	403
Interior Cleaning	403
Fabric/Carpet	404
Leather	405
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	405
Care of Safety Belts	406
Weatherstrips	406
Washing Your Vehicle	406
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	407
Finish Care	407
Windshield and Wiper Blades	408
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	408
Tires	409
Sheet Metal Damage	409
Finish Damage	410
Underbody Maintenance	410
Chemical Paint Spotting	410
Vehicle Identification	411
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	411
Service Parts Identification Label	411
Electrical System	412
Add-On Electrical Equipment	412
Power Windows and Other Power Options	412
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	412
Underhood Fuse Block	412
Rear Underseat Fuse Block	415
Capacities and Specifications	420
Maintenance Schedule	423
Maintenance Schedule	424
Introduction	424
Scheduled Maintenance	425
Owner Checks and Services	430
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	431
Maintenance Replacement Parts	433
Engine Drive Belt Routing	434
Maintenance Record	435
Customer Assistance Information	439
Customer Assistance and Information	440
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	440
Online Owner Center	443
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	444
Customer Assistance Offices	444
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	445
Roadside Assistance Program	446
Scheduling Service Appointments	449
Courtesy Transportation Program	449
Collision Damage Repair	451
Reporting Safety Defects	454
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	454
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	455
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	455
Service Publications Ordering Information	455
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	457
Event Data Recorders	457
OnStar®	458
Navigation System	458
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	458
Radio Frequency Statement	458
Index	459
Index_A	459
Index_B	460
Index_C	460
Index_D	462
Index_E	463
Index_F	463
Index_G	464
Index_H	464
Index_I	465
Index_J	465
Index_K	465
Index_L	466
Index_M	467
Index_N	467
Index_O	467
Index_P	468
Index_R	469
Index_S	470
Index_T	472
Index_U	473
Index_V	473
Index_W	474

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