Buick 2011 Lucerne User Manual

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112011 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Initial Drive InformationThis section provides a brief overview about some ofthe important features

Black plate (68,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanketor cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as

Black plate (69,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to or change aboutt

Black plate (70,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint SystemsSafety BeltsNow and then, check that the safety

Black plate (71,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{WARNING:A crash can damage the restraint systems in y

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Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 3 Features and ControlsKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 3 Features and ControlsObject Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Keys{WARNING:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. Child

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011See your dealer if a replacement key or additional keyis needed.Notice: If the keys get locked in th

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabledthrough the Driver Information Center (DIC), the pa

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as the engine is runnin

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Programming Transmitters to theVehicleOnly RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle willwork. If a

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Remote Vehicle StartYour vehicle may have a remote starting feature.This feature allows you to start

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To manually shut off a remote start:.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote star

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Doors and LocksDoor Locks{WARNING:Unlocked doors can be dangerous..Passengers, especially children,

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Delayed LockingThis feature allows the driver to delay the actual lockingof the doors. When the dri

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Rear Door Security LocksRear door security locks prevent passengers fromopening the rear doors from

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Trunk{WARNING:Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is drivenwith the liftgate, trunk/hatch ope

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Emergency Trunk Release HandleNotice: Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Windows{WARNING:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is d

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Power Windows{WARNING:Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons. Chi

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011WindowsOn vehicles with power windows, the switches are onthe driver door armrest. Each passenger do

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Express-Down WindowThis feature is on the front windows. Press the switchto the second position to

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Arming with the Power Lock SwitchThe alarm system will arm when you use either powerlock switch to

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does notstart and the security light on the instrume

Black plate (19,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does not need an elaborat

Black plate (20,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011This position locks the ignition. It also locks thetransmission and steering column. This is the on

Black plate (21,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Retained Accessory Power (RAP)The following accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the e

Black plate (22,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine cranking can be stopped by turning theignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY orLOCK/OFF positi

Black plate (23,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Coolant HeaterThe engine coolant heater can provide easier startingand better fuel economy d

Black plate (24,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Automatic Transmission OperationThe vehicle may have a shift lever located either on thesteering co

Black plate (25,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle ismoving forward could damage the transmission.Th

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Reclining SeatbacksTo raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of thecontrol forward or rearward.

Black plate (26,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed evenmore than 3 (Third) without using the brakes. Y

Black plate (27,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down, then push the parking brake pedal d

Black plate (28,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you canleave the ve

Black plate (29,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The shift lock is always functional except in the case ofa an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9

Black plate (30,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Exhaust{WARNING:Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled.

Black plate (31,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011WARNING: (Continued)death. Never run the engine in an enclosedarea that has no fresh air ventilatio

Black plate (32,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011CompassCompass OperationThere is a compass display in the upper right corner ofthe mirror.Compass C

Black plate (33,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. Once the zone number displays,pressO repeatedly until the correct zonenumber displays. Stop pres

Black plate (34,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, see Side Bli

Black plate (35,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Object Detection SystemsUltrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA)For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear P

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Memory FeaturesOn vehicles with the memory feature, the controls onthe driver door are used to progr

Black plate (36,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The system can be disabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See “Park Assist” underDIC O

Black plate (37,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011WARNING: (Continued)Failure to use proper care when changing lanesmay result in damage to the vehic

Black plate (38,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011How the System WorksLeft Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror DisplayWhen the vehicle is started,

Black plate (39,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer isattached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object isex

Black plate (40,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Lane Departure Warning (LDW)The vehicle may have a Lane Departure Warning(LDW) system. Read this en

Black plate (41,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011How the System WorksLDW uses a camera located between the insiderearview mirror and the windshield

Black plate (42,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011LDW Error MessageSERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM: Thismessage may appear in the DIC to indicate that

Black plate (43,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitterfor use in other vehicles, as well as, for f

Black plate (44,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112. Locate in the garage, the garage door openerreceiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”or “Sm

Black plate (45,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are FixedCode units.Programming a garage door opener invo

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Heated SeatsIf available, the buttons are on the front doors. Tooperate, the ignition must be on.J :

Black plate (46,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions

Black plate (47,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from leftto right as follows:.When a switch is in the

Black plate (48,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20115. After entering all of the switch positions, again,firmly press and release all three buttons at

Black plate (49,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Storage AreasGlove BoxLift up the glove box handle to open it. Use the key tolock and unlock the gl

Black plate (50,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Floor Mats{WARNING:If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properlyinstalled, it can interfere w

Black plate (51,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured andverify that it does not interfere with the accele

Black plate (52,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To close the sunroof, press the front of the driver sideswitch to the second detent position, and r

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 4 Instrument PanelInstrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 4 Instrument PanelStabiliTrak®Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Instrument Panel OverviewHazard Warning FlashersThe hazard warning flashers let you warn others that

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Head Restraint AdjustmentThe vehicle's front seats have adjustable headrestraints in the outbo

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Power Tilt Wheel and TelescopicSteering ColumnFor vehicles with a powertilt control, it is located o

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Turn and Lane-Change SignalsAn arrow on theinstrument panel clusterflashes in the direction ofthe tu

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beamheadlamps will turn on. They will stay on as l

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Windshield Washer{WARNING:In freezing weather, do not use the washer untilthe windshield is warmed.

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The cruise control buttonsare located on left side ofthe steering wheel.T (On/Off): Press to turn th

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControlIf the cruise control system is already activated,.Press a

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Exterior LampsThe exterior lampscontrol is located on theinstrument panel to theleft of the steerin

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Wiper Activated HeadlampsThis feature activates the headlamps and parking lampsafter the windshield

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fog LampsThe fog lamps button is on the exterior lamps control tothe left of the steering column.#

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Courtesy LampsWhen any door is opened, several lamps turn onmaking it easier for you to enter and e

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Sensing System for PassengerAirbagThe passenger sensing system will turn off the rightfront passeng

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Electric Power ManagementThe vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) thatestimates the battery&

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Battery Run-Down ProtectionThis feature helps prevent the battery frombeing drained, if the interio

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When adding electrical equipment, be sure to followthe proper installation instructions included wi

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC. Air Delivery ModeControlD. RecirculationE. Air ConditioningF

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011- (Floor/Defog): This clears the windows of fog ormoisture. Air is directed to the windshield and s

Black plate (19,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window.

Black plate (20,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystemThe heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle canbe con

Black plate (21,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011AUTO (Automatic Mode)1. Turn the fan control to AUTO.2. Turn the mode control to AUTO.3. Adjust the

Black plate (22,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Manual Operation9 (Off): Turns the climate control system off. Outsideair still enters the vehicle

Black plate (23,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011# (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the airconditioning system on or off and override theautomatic

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Interior MirrorThe vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror. Automatic dimming reduce

Black plate (24,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011There is also an interior temperature sensor locatednext to the steering wheel that measures thetem

Black plate (25,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Outlet AdjustmentUse the levers, located in the middle of the frontoutlets, to change the direction

Black plate (26,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between theair filter and the compartment wall on the ou

Black plate (27,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicatorsWarning lights and gauges can signal that something iswrong be

Black plate (28,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Instrument Panel ClusterEnglish Super Model Shown, Metric and Base Similar4-28

Black plate (29,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Speedometer and OdometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kil

Black plate (30,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Passenger Safety Belt Reminder LightFor vehicles equipped with the passenger safety beltreminder li

Black plate (31,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbagDriver Information Center (DIC) message can

Black plate (32,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all,

Black plate (33,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011English MetricThis light should come on briefly when the engine isstarted. If it does not come on t

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Interior LightingCourtesy LampsWhen any door is opened, the interior lamps turn on toenter and exit

Black plate (34,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the regular brake system warning light is also on, thevehicle does not have antilock brakes and

Black plate (35,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011This light may come on while the vehicle is first drivenand the STABILITRAK NOT READY message willa

Black plate (36,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning LightThis light comes on brieflywhile starting the vehicle.If it

Black plate (37,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Tire Pressure LightFor vehicles with a TirePressure MonitoringSystem, this light comeson briefly wh

Black plate (38,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Malfunctions often are indicated by the system beforeany problem is apparent. Being aware of the li

Black plate (39,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011.Make sure the electrical system is not wet. Thesystem could be wet if the vehicle was driventhroug

Black plate (40,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Oil Pressure Light{WARNING:Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Theengine can become so

Black plate (41,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Cruise Control LightThe cruise control lightcomes on whenever thecruise control is set.The light go

Black plate (42,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Here are some things that some owners ask about.None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge:.A

Black plate (43,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011DIC ButtonsThe buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information,customization, and set/reset buttons.

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112011 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual MService and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011For more information, see:.Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10..Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11..F

Black plate (44,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To use the retro-active reset feature, press and holdthe set/reset button for at least four seconds

Black plate (45,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Average SpeedPress the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEEDdisplays. This display shows the average

Black plate (46,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Park AssistIf your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, this display allows

Black plate (47,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Calibrate CompassYour vehicle may have this feature. The compass canbe manually calibrated. To cali

Black plate (48,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112. Find the vehicle's current location and variancezone number on the map.Zones 1 through 15 a

Black plate (49,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112. Press the vehicle information button untilPRESSV TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.3. Press the set/

Black plate (50,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONThis message displays when service is required for thevehicle. See your deale

Black plate (51,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011ENGINE POWER IS REDUCEDThis message displays when the vehicle's enginepower is reduced. Reduce

Black plate (52,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINENotice: If you drive your vehicle while the engineoil pressure is low,

Black plate (53,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning)SYSTEMThis message displays when the electronic sensorsthat control t

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011This system allows the driver and passenger to controlthe temperature settings separately.A. Driver

Black plate (54,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEMIf your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW)system, this messa

Black plate (55,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEMThis message displays to indicate that the suspensionsystem is not operati

Black plate (56,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLEIf your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this me

Black plate (57,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TIRE LEARNING ACTIVEOn vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays

Black plate (58,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TRUNK OPENThis message displays when the trunk is not closedcompletely. Make sure that the trunk is

Black plate (59,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Entering the Feature Settings Menu1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle inP (Park).To avoid

Black plate (60,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Press the customization button until AUTO DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetb

Black plate (61,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011REMOTE DOOR LOCKThis feature allows you to select the type of feedbackyou will receive when locking

Black plate (62,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011DELAY DOOR LOCKThis feature allows you to select whether or not thelocking of the vehicle's do

Black plate (63,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011APPROACH LIGHTINGThis feature allows you to select whether or not to havethe exterior lights turn o

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114 (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDSFeatures): Press this button to display additionaltext

Black plate (64,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Press the customization button until PARK TILTMIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/rese

Black plate (65,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011EASY EXIT SETUPIf your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to selectwhich areas will recall wit

Black plate (66,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.To select a setti

Black plate (67,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Exiting the Feature Settings MenuThe feature settings menu will be exited when any ofthe following

Black plate (68,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Setting the ClockTo set the time and date:1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY orON/RUN. Press

Black plate (69,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Radio(s)Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with CD (MP3)and USB Port similarThe vehicle has one of th

Black plate (70,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114 (Information): For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA,or RDS features, press4 to display additional texti

Black plate (71,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011¨ SEEK: Press to seek or scan stations with a strongsignal in the selected band..To seek stations,

Black plate (72,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To store a station as a favorite:1. Tune to the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to di

Black plate (73,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The radio may be capable of adjusting balance or fadeto the middle position by pressing the softkey

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Portable Audio Devices (AuxiliaryInput or USB Port)This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack an

Black plate (74,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Removed categories can be restored by pressing thesoftkey under the Add tab when a removed category

Black plate (75,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Playing a CDIf the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer, the CD stays in the play

Black plate (76,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011CD MessagesCHECK DISC: If an error message displays and/or theCD comes out, it could be for one of

Black plate (77,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Notice: If a label is added to a CD, more than oneCD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an att

Black plate (78,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011USB SupportThe USB connector is located on the front of the radioand uses the USB 2.0 standard.USB

Black plate (79,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011USB Supported File and Folder StructureThe radio supports:.Up to 700 folders..Up to 8 folders in de

Black plate (80,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Preprogrammed PlaylistsCDs that have preprogrammed playlists that werecreated using WinAmp™, MusicM

Black plate (81,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing filesin order by artist. The current artist play

Black plate (82,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Using the Radio to Control a USBStorage Device or iPodThe radio can control a USB storage device or

Black plate (83,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. Press f to select the desired folder. If there ismore then one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 unti

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next trackor chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD s

Black plate (84,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Repeat FunctionalityTo use Repeat:Press the softkey below" or ' to select betweenRepeat A

Black plate (85,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channelis no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If

Black plate (86,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Bluetooth®For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, thesystem can interact with many cell ph

Black plate (87,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Voice RecognitionThe Bluetooth system uses voice recognition tointerpret voice commands to dial pho

Black plate (88,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Pairing Information.Up to five cell phones can be paired to theBluetooth system..The pairing proces

Black plate (89,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Deleting a Paired PhoneIf the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see“Listing All Paired and

Black plate (90,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Using the “Digit Store” CommandIf an unwanted number is recognized by the system,say “Clear” at any

Black plate (91,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Making a CallCalls can be made using the following commands.Dial or Call: The dial or call command

Black plate (92,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Call WaitingCall waiting must be supported on the cell phone andenabled by the wireless service car

Black plate (93,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth SystemFrom a Cell PhoneDuring a call with the audio on the cell

Black plate (19,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011U : Press to customize the feature settings on yourvehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customizationon page 4‑

Black plate (94,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Other InformationThe Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by theBluetooth®SIG, Inc. and any use

Black plate (95,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011CD/DVDTo select tracks on a CD/DVD:Press and releasew or c x to go to the next orprevious track.Sel

Black plate (96,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Navigating an iPod or USB Device on theMusic Navigator Screen (Vehicles with aNavigation System)Pre

Black plate (97,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Radio ReceptionFrequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items su

Black plate (98,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached tothe glass, make sure that the grid lines for

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 5 Driving Your VehicleYour Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Defensi

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Your Driving, the Road, and theVehicleDefensive DrivingDefensive driving means “always expect theune

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011For persons under 21, it is against the law in everyU.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medi

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive inspurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braki

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, asrequired, faster than any driver could. This can

Black plate (20,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Lane Departure Warning (LDW)For vehicles with LDW, it is intended to help avoid lanechange collisio

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011This light will flash whenthe system is operating.The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may bedisplayed

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL message in theDIC and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes on ifther

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011SteeringPower SteeringIf power steering assist is lost because the engine stopsor the system is not

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011An emergency like this requires close attention and aquick decision. If holding the steering wheel a

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011PassingPassing another vehicle on a two-lane road can bedangerous. To reduce the risk of danger whi

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, accelerati

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction andaffect your abili

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Before Leaving on a Long TripTo prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Winter DrivingDriving on Snow or IceDrive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and

Black plate (21,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Ultrasonic Parking AssistFor vehicles with this feature, it uses sensors on therear bumper to detec

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Blizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Staywith the vehicle unless ther

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods asneeded to warm the vehicle and then shut the

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Loading the VehicleIt is very important to know how much weightyour vehicle can carry. Two labels o

Black plate (19,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The Tire and Loading Information label also liststhe tire size of the original equipment tires (C)

Black plate (20,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Example 1Item Description TotalAMaximum VehicleCapacity Weight forExample 1 =1,000 lbs(453 kg)BSubt

Black plate (21,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Example 3Item Description TotalAMaximum VehicleCapacity Weight forExample 3 =1,000 lbs(453 kg)BSubt

Black plate (22,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either thefront or

Black plate (23,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TowingTowing Your VehicleTo avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towedwith all four wheels

Black plate (24,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Dinghy TowingNotice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain comp

Black plate (25,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20115. Remove the key from the ignition.6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.7. Release the parking brake

Black plate (22,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control System (TCS)The traction control system limits wheel sp

Black plate (26,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Pulling A TrailerHere are some important points:.There are many different laws, including speedlimi

Black plate (27,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure bec

Black plate (28,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011HitchesIt is important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and ro

Black plate (29,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount ofexperience. Get to know the rig

Black plate (30,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerThe arrows on the instrument panel flash wheneversignaling a turn

Black plate (31,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Leaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you:.start the engine,.shift

Black plate (32,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112 NOTES5-32

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 6 Service and Appearance CareService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 6 Service and Appearance CareTire Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011ServiceFor service and parts needs, visit your dealer. Youwill receive genuine GM parts and GM-train

Black plate (23,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Tire Sealant and Compressor KitThis vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or atire sealant an

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011California Proposition 65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/oremit chemica

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work performed

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Gasoline OctaneIf the vehicle has the 3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code M), useregular unleaded gasoline with

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain addit

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanolfuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Departmentof E

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuels in Foreign CountriesNever use leaded gasoline or any other fuel notrecommended in the previous

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from thehook on the fuel door.{WARNING:Fuel can spray o

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Filling a Portable Fuel Container{WARNING:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inthe ve

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Checking Things Underthe Hood{WARNING:An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you eve

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Hood ReleaseTo open the hood:1. Pull the hood releasehandle inside thevehicle. It is locatednext to

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle modelnames, and vehicle body designs appearing in thisma

Black plate (24,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Roadside Assistance ProgramU.S.: 1-800-252-1112TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438Canada: 1-800-268-6800As th

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see:

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A. Underhood Fuse Block on page 6‑108.B. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See JumpStarting on

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see:6-16

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A. Underhood Fuse Blockon page 6‑108.B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Startingon page 6‑44

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine OilTo ensure proper engine performance and long life,careful attention must be paid to engin

Black plate (19,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When to Add Engine Oil3.9L V6 Engine4.6L V8 EngineIf the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the

Black plate (20,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oil depends on both theproper oil specific

Black plate (21,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Viscosity GradeSAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Do not use other viscosity oil

Black plate (22,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer system that indicates wh

Black plate (23,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee Engine Compartment Overviewon page 6‑14forthe location of the engine a

Black plate (25,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, VehicleDiagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, RoadsideAssistanc

Black plate (24,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To reinstall the cover:1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side ofthe cover.2. Push the

Black plate (25,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Wait at least 30 minutes before checking thetransmission fluid level if you have been driving:.When

Black plate (26,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113.9L V6 Engine4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lowerlevel. The fluid level must be

Black plate (27,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level asdescribed under “How to Check AutomaticTransmissio

Black plate (28,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114.6L EngineA. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure CapB. Electric Engine Cooling Fans{WARNING:An electr

Black plate (29,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The following explains the cooling system and howto check and add coolant when it is low. If there

Black plate (30,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level.Check to see

Black plate (31,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011You can remove thecoolant surge tankpressure cap when thecooling system, includingthe coolant surge

Black plate (32,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011What to Use{WARNING:Adding only plain water or some other liquid to thecooling system can be danger

Black plate (33,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level.The coolant l

Black plate (26,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011OnStar Steering Wheel ControlsThis vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can beused to interact

Black plate (34,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011How to Add Coolant to the Radiator{WARNING:An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart u

Black plate (35,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20115. Install the coolant recovery tank cap and thepressure cap. After a day or two of driving, whenth

Black plate (36,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If Steam Is Coming From The EngineCompartment{WARNING:Steam from an overheated engine can burn youb

Black plate (37,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer inthe overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer

Black plate (38,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011How to Check Power Steering FluidTo check the power steering fluid:1. Turn the key off and let the

Black plate (39,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Notice:.When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer's instructions foradding

Black plate (40,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does notcorrect a leak. If fluid is added when the lin

Black plate (41,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Brake WearThis vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a hi

Black plate (42,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Brake AdjustmentEvery time the brakes are applied, with or without thevehicle moving, the brakes ad

Black plate (43,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:A battery that is not properly vented can letsulfuric acid fumes into the area under the r

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 2 Seats and Restraint SystemHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (44,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Storage{WARNING:Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be b

Black plate (45,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to the vehicle that would not be covered

Black plate (46,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Access the remote positive (+) terminal byremoving the cover.{WARNING:An electric fan can start up

Black plate (47,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Fans or other moving engine parts can injure youbadly. Keep your hands away from moving pa

Black plate (48,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 201110. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.11. Try to start the

Black plate (49,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from thevehicle with the good battery.4. Disconnect the re

Black plate (50,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beamheadlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be

Black plate (51,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20117. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, whichare under the hood near each headlamp assembly.

Black plate (52,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 6‑55.For any

Black plate (53,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20115. Remove the three hex nuts holding the taillampassembly in place.6. Pull the taillamp assembly st

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Head RestraintsThe front seats have adjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions.{WAR

Black plate (54,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Taillamps and Back-Up LampsA. TaillampB. Back-up LampTo replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up la

Black plate (55,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20117. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise tosecure it.8. Put the trunk trim and three fasten

Black plate (56,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To replace the wiper blade assembly:1. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY with theengine off.2. Pul

Black plate (57,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever

Black plate (58,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples belo

Black plate (59,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011(E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord andnumber of plies in the sidewall and under thetread.(F)

Black plate (60,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011(B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord andnumber of plies in the sidewall and under thetread.(C)

Black plate (61,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011(C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit number thatindicates the tire height‐to‐w idth measurements.For examp

Black plate (62,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewallof a tire signifying that the tire is in compliancewi

Black plate (63,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used onpassenger cars and some light duty trucks andmultipurpose

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the headrestraint, press the button, located on the

Black plate (64,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.Notice

Black plate (65,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gauge to checktire pressure. You cannot tell if your tir

Black plate (66,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for propertire maintenance, and it is the driver&apos

Black plate (67,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possibleand inflate the tires to the recommended pre

Black plate (68,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TPMS Malfunction Light and MessageThe TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sen

Black plate (69,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TPMS Sensor Matching ProcessEach TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.The identification co

Black plate (70,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Tire Inspection and RotationWe recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle's tires, inclu

Black plate (71,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011After the tires have been rotated, adjust the frontand rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tir

Black plate (72,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The rubber in tires ages over time, even if they are notbeing used. This is also true for the spare

Black plate (73,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four.This is because uniform tread depth on all tireswill

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011For vehicles with power reclining seatbacks, see “PowerReclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatback

Black plate (74,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle maycause the wheel rim flanges to developcracks after

Black plate (75,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011See Buying New Tireson page 6‑72and Accessoriesand Modificationson page 6‑3for additionalinformatio

Black plate (76,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest,are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades

Black plate (77,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingc

Black plate (78,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Tire Chains{WARNING:If your vehicle has P235/55R17, or P245/50R18size tires, do not use tire chains

Black plate (79,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much likea skid and may require the same correction y

Black plate (80,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit{WARNING:Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation i

Black plate (81,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressorkit instructions.The kit includes:A. On/Off B

Black plate (82,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Using the Tire Sealant and CompressorKit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate aPunctured TireFollow the

Black plate (83,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use thecigarette lighter.Do not pinch the power plug c

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Driver Side Buttons ShownIf available, the buttonsare on the front doors.J (Heated Seat Cushion and

Black plate (84,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 201115. Replace the sealant/air hose (F), and the powerplug (G) back in their original location.16. If

Black plate (85,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Using the Tire Sealant and CompressorKit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (NotPunctured)To use the

Black plate (86,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20117. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be runningwhile using the air compressor.8. Turn the selecto

Black plate (87,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114. Replace with a new canister which is availablefrom your dealer.5. Push the new canister into pla

Black plate (88,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a

Black plate (89,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you will need is located in the trunk.1. Open the tr

Black plate (90,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and thewheel wrench (B).Removing the Flat Tire and

Black plate (91,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Raising the vehicle with the jack improperlypositioned can damage the vehicle and evenmake

Black plate (92,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20115. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fitsfirmly on the ridge in the vehicle's

Black plate (93,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20118. Remove all wheelnuts and remove theflat tire.{WARNING:Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts t

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Heated and Ventilated Seats{WARNING:If you cannot feel temperature change or pain tothe skin, the se

Black plate (94,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 201110. Install the compact spare tire.{WARNING:Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts becausethe nut

Black plate (95,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectlytightened can cause the wheels to becomeloose

Black plate (96,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools{WARNING:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepass

Black plate (97,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A. Center RetainerB. Compact SpareTire CoverC. RetainerD. WasherE. Jack ContainerF. Spare TireG. Wh

Black plate (98,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, stopas soon as possible and make sure the spare

Black plate (99,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaningglass surfaces on the vehicle, could scratch theglass

Black plate (100,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To clean:1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water orclub soda.2. Wring the cloth to r

Black plate (101,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be used tor

Black plate (102,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Washing Your VehicleThe best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keepit clean by washi

Black plate (103,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, t

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Memory Seat and MirrorsOn vehicles with the memory feature, the controls onthe driver door are used

Black plate (104,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheelsand TrimThe vehicle may have either aluminum orchrome-plated wheel

Black plate (105,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011TiresTo clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dr

Black plate (106,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmospheric conditions can create achemical fallout. Airbo

Black plate (107,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Service Parts Identification LabelThis label, on the spare tire cover, has the followinginformatio

Black plate (108,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by

Black plate (109,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuses Usage1 Engine Control Module (ECM), Crank2 Fuel Injectors Odd3 Fuel Injectors Even4 Air Cond

Black plate (110,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuses Usage9Engine Control Module (ECM),Powertrain Control Module (PCM)10Climate Control System, I

Black plate (111,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Removing the Rear Seat CushionNotice: If you touch the exposed wires with themetal on the seat cus

Black plate (112,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following:{WARNING:A safety belt that is not properly r

Black plate (113,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuses Usage1 Fuel Pump2 Left Park Lamp3 Not Used4 Right Park LampFuses Usage5Engine Control Module

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Safety Warnings and SymbolsWarning messages found on vehicle labels and in thismanual describe hazar

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To stop recall movement, press one of the memory orpower mirror buttons, power seat controls, or the

Black plate (114,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuses Usage8 Steering Wheel Illumination9 Front Heated/Cooled Seat Module10 Run 2 - Heated/Cooled

Black plate (115,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fuses Usage47Electronic Leveling ControlCompressor (J-Case)48 Blower (J-Case)49 Not UsedResistor U

Black plate (116,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric

Black plate (117,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmissions Spark Plug Gap3.9L V6 Engine M Automatic 0.040

Black plate (118,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112 NOTES6-118

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionNotice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,recommended fluid

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Rotation of New TiresTo maintain ride, handling, and performance of thevehicle, it is important that

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011.Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). A leak in any system mustbe r

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Once a Year.Starter switch check. See Owner Checks andServices on page 7‑6..Automatic transmission s

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Reclining Seatbacks{WARNING:Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is inmotion can be dange

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifo

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl Function Check{WARNING:When you are doing this inspection,

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park) MechanismCheck{WARNING:When you are doing this chec

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Usage Fluid/LubricantWindshieldWasherOptikleen®Washer Solvent.Parking BrakeCable GuidesChassis Lubri

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specificat

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Engine Drive Belt Routing3.9L V6 Engine4.6L V8 Engine7-11

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, wh

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed7-13

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed7-14

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 8 Customer Assistance InformationCustomer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Manual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNING:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better Business B

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011For further information concerning eligibility in theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011.My Driveway: Access quick links to parts andservice estimates, check trade-in values,or schedule a

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, Mail Code:CA1-163-0051908 Colon

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Roadside Assistance ProgramFor U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1112;(Text Telephone (TTY): 1

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011.Emergency Tow From a Public Road orHighway: Tow to the nearest Buick dealer forwarranty service, or

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011.Alternative Service: If assistance cannot beprovided right away, the Roadside Assistanceadvisor may

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you ar

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Collision Damage RepairIf your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To return the seatback to the upright position:1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Insuring Your VehicleProtect your investment in your GM vehicle withcomprehensive and collision ins

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian GovernmentIf you live in Canada, and you believe that yourv

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Owner InformationOwner publications are written specifically for ownersand intended to provide basi

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacyYour GM vehicle has a number of sophisticatedcomputers that record

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011This data can help provide a better understanding of thecircumstances in which crashes and injuries

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Navigation SystemIf the vehicle has a navigation system, use of thesystem may result in the storage

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011AAccessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3Accessory Power . . .

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Audio System (cont.)Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Center Flex Storage Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49Center Seat . . . .

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Rear SeatsRear Seat Pass-Through DoorThe vehicle has a pass‐through door that providesaccess to the

Black plate (4,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Cruise Control . . . . .

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011EE85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Fog LampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12Front

Black plate (7,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011HeatedSteering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Heat

Black plate (8,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011LightsAirbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Antiloc

Black plate (9,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Mirrors (cont.)Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34Outs

Black plate (10,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Passenger Compartment Air F

Black plate (11,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Replacement PartsMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (12,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Theater Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13Theft-Deter

Black plate (13,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts. Here is why:You

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011UUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35Uniform Tire Quality Grading . .

Black plate (14,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.2-14

Black plate (15,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The person keeps going until stopped by something. Ina real vehicle, it could be the windshield...o

Black plate (16,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop.

Black plate (17,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may

Black plate (5,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbols that may be found onthe vehicle and what they m

Black plate (18,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safetybelt, there is important information you should

Black plate (19,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give asmuch protection th

Black plate (20,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly asmuch protection

Black plate (21,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.{WARNING:You can be seriously

Black plate (22,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is over an armrest.{WARNING:You can be seriously injured if

Black plate (23,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the sh

Black plate (24,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is behind the body.{WARNING:You can be seriously injured by

Black plate (25,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{WARNING:You can be seriously inj

Black plate (26,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulderexcept for the center fron

Black plate (27,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster,move it to the height that is right for you. Se

Black plate (6,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20112 NOTESvi

Black plate (28,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterThe vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for thedriver and righ

Black plate (29,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guidesfor each outs

Black plate (30,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20113. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.The elastic cord must be under the belt an

Black plate (31,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt asdescribed previously in this section. Make sure

Black plate (32,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Lap BeltThis part is only for the lap belt. To learn how to wear alap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Should

Black plate (33,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.But

Black plate (34,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011.Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulderbelt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no,

Black plate (35,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Never do this.Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with theshoulder belt behind the

Black plate (36,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all othe

Black plate (37,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Never do this.Children who are up against, or very close to, anyairbag when it inflates ca

Black plate (1,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Section 1 In BriefInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (38,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Q: What are the different types of add-on childrestraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are pur

Black plate (39,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Child Restraint SystemsA rear-facing infantseat (A) provides restraintwith the seating surfaceagain

Black plate (40,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Securing an Add-On Child Restraint inthe Vehicle{WARNING:A child can be seriously injured or killed

Black plate (41,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Where to Put the RestraintAccording to accident statistics, children and infants aresafer when prop

Black plate (42,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:A child in a child restraint in the center front seatcan be badly injured or killed by the

Black plate (43,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraintis properly installed using the anchors, or use th

Black plate (44,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top te

Black plate (45,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011To assist you in locatingthe lower anchors, eachseating position with loweranchors has two labels,n

Black plate (46,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011According to accident statistics, children and infantsare safer when properly restrained in a child

Black plate (47,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rubagainst the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damagethes

Black plate (2,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Instrument Panel1-2

Black plate (48,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the position you areusing does not havea headrest or headrestraint and you areusing a dual tethe

Black plate (49,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat PositionWhen securing a child restraint in a rear seatingp

Black plate (50,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20114. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the lock. When the retractor locki

Black plate (51,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20116. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow thechild restraint manufacturer's instructi

Black plate (52,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat PositionThis vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is

Black plate (53,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011If the child restraint has the LATCH system, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)onpag

Black plate (54,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20115. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock

Black plate (55,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20117. Before placing a child in the child restraint, makesure it is securely held in place. To check,

Black plate (56,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{WARNING:You can be severely inju

Black plate (57,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriously

Black plate (3,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑25B. DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑42C. Turn Signal/Multifunct

Black plate (58,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The right front passenger frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger side.Driver Sid

Black plate (59,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similarThe roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenge

Black plate (60,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When Should an Airbag Inflate?Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal

Black plate (61,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Your vehicle also has a dual-depth passenger airbagthat adjusts the restraint according to crash se

Black plate (62,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011How Does an Airbag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted oc

Black plate (63,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011The vehicle has a feature that may automaticallyunlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and ha

Black plate (64,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011Passenger Sensing SystemThe vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger pos

Black plate (65,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011{WARNING:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right fr

Black plate (66,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011When the passenger sensing system has allowed theairbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light

Black plate (67,1)Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 20116. Restart the vehicle.If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in thechild restraint in