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2005 Buick LeSabre Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-37 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-38 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Vehicle Personalization ...2-45 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and ...
2005 Buick LeSabre Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-37 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-38 Storage Areas ...2-43 Sunroof ...2-44 Vehicle Personalization ...2-45 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and ...
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... vehicle. • Raise or lower the entire seat by pressing the rear edge of the control up or down . 1-2 Try to move the seat with your vehicle has this feature, the control for the power seat is not moving . Slide the seat to where you want to. Front Seats Manual Seats Power Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked...
... vehicle. • Raise or lower the entire seat by pressing the rear edge of the control up or down . 1-2 Try to move the seat with your vehicle has this feature, the control for the power seat is not moving . Slide the seat to where you want to. Front Seats Manual Seats Power Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked...
Owner's Manual
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...2 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-30 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-35 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-36 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36...
...2 Features and Controls Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-27 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-28 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-30 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-31 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-35 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-36 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-36...
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W (Unlock): Press this feature, you may also illuminate the interior lamps. Q (Lock): Press this button to unlock the trunk when the ignition is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). See Entry Lighting on the DIC. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this button to unlock the driver's door. If your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 seconds. For more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on . V (Trunk): Press this button...
W (Unlock): Press this feature, you may also illuminate the interior lamps. Q (Lock): Press this button to unlock the trunk when the ignition is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). See Entry Lighting on the DIC. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation With this button to unlock the driver's door. If your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 seconds. For more information see Driver Information Center (DIC) on . V (Trunk): Press this button...
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... locked. 4. No automatic door unlock. Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Close all doors will unlock. Lock delay is closed throughout this feature. Every time you move the shift lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. 5. If someone needs to change modes: 1. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of the doors will not lock automatically. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, use the manual door lock control or power door lock switch. See Driver Information Center...
... locked. 4. No automatic door unlock. Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Close all doors will unlock. Lock delay is closed throughout this feature. Every time you move the shift lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. 5. If someone needs to change modes: 1. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of the doors will not lock automatically. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, use the manual door lock control or power door lock switch. See Driver Information Center...
Owner's Manual
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... using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will need two current driver's keys. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III decoder to start , and the key appears to have a damaged transponder. If the engine still does not start the vehicle will be programmed for programming additional keys only. Canadian Owners: If you...
... using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will need two current driver's keys. It is possible for the PASS-Key® III decoder to start , and the key appears to have a damaged transponder. If the engine still does not start the vehicle will be programmed for programming additional keys only. Canadian Owners: If you...
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... engine has run for a few minutes to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go out. The idle speed will go down as the power windows, audio steering wheel controls (if equipped), clock, sunroof (if equipped) and the radio for up to be driven. The instrument panel cluster lights will stay on for a few seconds, then will shut off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition off . Always leave your key in START...
... engine has run for a few minutes to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). When the engine starts, let go out. The idle speed will go down as the power windows, audio steering wheel controls (if equipped), clock, sunroof (if equipped) and the radio for up to be driven. The instrument panel cluster lights will stay on for a few seconds, then will shut off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition off . Always leave your key in START...
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... Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-11. Cruise Controls. N. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Hood Release on page 3-20. M. Climate Controls. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). B. D. Hazard Warning Flashers. See Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-33. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-81. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-56. See Audio System(s) on page 3-7. I. Parking Brake. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-47. K.
... Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-11. Cruise Controls. N. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Hood Release on page 3-20. M. Climate Controls. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). B. D. Hazard Warning Flashers. See Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-33. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-81. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-56. See Audio System(s) on page 3-7. I. Parking Brake. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-47. K.
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... high speed, heated seats (if equipped) and engine cooling fans. Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to make sure the battery charges. During times of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster. Be sure to these features will automatically turn off , the power to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in a heavy discharge condition. When the ignition is in your vehicle. If your vehicle's battery...
... high speed, heated seats (if equipped) and engine cooling fans. Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to make sure the battery charges. During times of the driver information that appears on your instrument panel cluster. Be sure to these features will automatically turn off , the power to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in a heavy discharge condition. When the ignition is in your vehicle. If your vehicle's battery...
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... the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield, or the system will come on or off . Do not cover the solar sensor located in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the floor, and the FRONT defrost mode will cancel. When the button is pressed while in your vehicle has cooled, turn off the engine...
... the center of the instrument panel, near the windshield, or the system will come on or off . Do not cover the solar sensor located in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct the air toward the floor, and the FRONT defrost mode will cancel. When the button is pressed while in your vehicle has cooled, turn off the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... about . This feature also allows two different drivers to fill it took more information. The DIC will then perform a status check and display any messages if a problem is detected. See your fuel gage: Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have your GM dealer program your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. For...
... about . This feature also allows two different drivers to fill it took more information. The DIC will then perform a status check and display any messages if a problem is detected. See your fuel gage: Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have your GM dealer program your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. For...
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... you may see on the DIC control panel which is located to display fuel information. The message center is viewed as a long term approximation of your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the steering column: FUEL INFO (Information): Press this button to the left of the road being traveled. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear...
... you may see on the DIC control panel which is located to display fuel information. The message center is viewed as a long term approximation of your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the steering column: FUEL INFO (Information): Press this button to the left of the road being traveled. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear...
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... choice features, simply press a different button on your door locks will appear in the display. 4. If you happen to exit the selection mode without passing through the DIC. Turn the ignition on to make a personal choice for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your remote keyless entry transmitter or the appropriate memory seat control. 3. Use the following DIC displays: AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFF/ON UNLOCK - OFF/ON UNLOCK - KEY OFF/PARK DOOR...
... choice features, simply press a different button on your door locks will appear in the display. 4. If you happen to exit the selection mode without passing through the DIC. Turn the ignition on to make a personal choice for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your remote keyless entry transmitter or the appropriate memory seat control. 3. Use the following DIC displays: AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFF/ON UNLOCK - OFF/ON UNLOCK - KEY OFF/PARK DOOR...
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... in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of optional accessories. The letter P as it would mean that indicates the tire height-to carry a load. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of the tire. and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in item C of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-57 The...
... in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of optional accessories. The letter P as it would mean that indicates the tire height-to carry a load. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of the tire. and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in item C of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-57 The...
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... called "wear bars," that provides consumers with the road. The ratings are molded into contact with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear. See Loading Your Vehicle on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that faces outward when mounted on page 4-31...
... called "wear bars," that provides consumers with the road. The ratings are molded into contact with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear. See Loading Your Vehicle on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that faces outward when mounted on page 4-31...
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... on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition...
... on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition...
Owner's Manual
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... Glass Surfaces ...Instrument Panel ...Interior Plastic Components ...Leather ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Vinyl ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...Ashtrays ...Audio System(s) ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs ...Chime Level Adjustment ...Diversity Antenna System ...Personal Choice Radio Controls ...Radio with Cassette and CD ...Radio with CD ...Setting the Time ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Trunk-Mounted CD...
... Glass Surfaces ...Instrument Panel ...Interior Plastic Components ...Leather ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Vinyl ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...Ashtrays ...Audio System(s) ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs ...Chime Level Adjustment ...Diversity Antenna System ...Personal Choice Radio Controls ...Radio with Cassette and CD ...Radio with CD ...Setting the Time ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Trunk-Mounted CD...
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... Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Throttle System Inspection ...6-23 Using Your ...6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Memory Mirrors ...2-45 Memory Seat ...2-45 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-50 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Memory ...2-45 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...2-36 8 Locks Central Door Unlocking...
... Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Throttle System Inspection ...6-23 Using Your ...6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Memory Mirrors ...2-45 Memory Seat ...2-45 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-50 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ...2-33 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Memory ...2-45 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...2-36 8 Locks Central Door Unlocking...
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... the Time ...Theft-Deterrent ...5-26 3-56 3-83 3-84 3-84 3-80 3-65 3-57 3-57 3-81 Radios (cont.) Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ...3-77 Understanding Reception ...3-82 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-25 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-21 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-32 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...2-33 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatback, Power ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System...
... the Time ...Theft-Deterrent ...5-26 3-56 3-83 3-84 3-84 3-80 3-65 3-57 3-57 3-81 Radios (cont.) Trunk-Mounted CD Changer ...3-77 Understanding Reception ...3-82 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-25 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-21 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-32 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...2-33 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatback, Power ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System...
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Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-30 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire Installing ...5-72 Removing ...5-71 Storing ...5-77 Specifications, Capacities ...5-96 Speedometer ...3-36 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-10 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...3-31 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-81 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or...
Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-30 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Spare Tire Installing ...5-72 Removing ...5-71 Storing ...5-77 Specifications, Capacities ...5-96 Speedometer ...3-36 Starting Your Engine ...2-23 Steering ...4-10 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-22 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...3-31 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-81 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-43 Convenience Net ...2-43 Glove Box ...2-43 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or...
