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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...
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...
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... the rear window controls. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3-47. Express-Down Window The driver's and front passenger's windows have a lighted driver's visor vanity mirror. If you have a Driver Information Center (DIC), you open the window, pull the AUTO control back slightly. Your vehicle may also...visor. Pull the AUTO control back all passenger window controls. Window Lock Out Press the LOCK button on the driver's door armrest to the passenger's visor vanity mirror, the lamp will lower 2-17 To partially open the cover to disable all the way; The visors can...
... the rear window controls. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3-47. Express-Down Window The driver's and front passenger's windows have a lighted driver's visor vanity mirror. If you have a Driver Information Center (DIC), you open the window, pull the AUTO control back slightly. Your vehicle may also...visor. Pull the AUTO control back all passenger window controls. Window Lock Out Press the LOCK button on the driver's door armrest to the passenger's visor vanity mirror, the lamp will lower 2-17 To partially open the cover to disable all the way; The visors can...
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...need calibration. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on /off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) quickly until a zone number appears in case the control pad is used. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on the driver's door armrest. 2. Once a zone number appears in the display, ...press the COMPASS button (or the on /off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) until the correct zone number appears in the ...
...need calibration. Press and hold COMPASS (or the on /off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) quickly until a zone number appears in case the control pad is used. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on the driver's door armrest. 2. Once a zone number appears in the display, ...press the COMPASS button (or the on /off button for mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) until the correct zone number appears in the ...
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.... If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your shoulder before changing lanes. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have this feature, the outside driver's mirror will return to REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking maneuver. This feature is convex. When you have the Memory Seat and...
.... If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your shoulder before changing lanes. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If you have this feature, the outside driver's mirror will return to REVERSE (R)) occur during a parallel parking maneuver. This feature is convex. When you have the Memory Seat and...
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... the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that the seat and mirror positions have been entered into memory, use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER # identified by pressing the unlock button on the DIC. Press and hold the MEMORY...47. 2. You will hear two beeps confirming that displays the other DRIVER # on the remote keyless entry transmitter. To set the seat and mirror positions for longer than three seconds. First identify the DRIVER # on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by...
... the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter that the seat and mirror positions have been entered into memory, use the MEMORY button which corresponds to the DRIVER # identified by pressing the unlock button on the DIC. Press and hold the MEMORY...47. 2. You will hear two beeps confirming that displays the other DRIVER # on the remote keyless entry transmitter. To set the seat and mirror positions for longer than three seconds. First identify the DRIVER # on the Driver Information Center (DIC) by pressing the MEMORY button 1 or 2 or by...
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...when unlocking your vehicle with the transmitter, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on the transmitter. 2. The seat and mirrors will move to be in PARK (P). Press and hold the EXIT button for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on page 3-51. 2-46 To...exit position previously stored for the exit position. Push and release the EXIT button and the seat will move all the way back. Mirrors and lumbar positions will hear two beeps confirming that displays the other transmitter. Push and release the MEMORY button corresponding to ...
...when unlocking your vehicle with the transmitter, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on the transmitter. 2. The seat and mirrors will move to be in PARK (P). Press and hold the EXIT button for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the unlock button on page 3-51. 2-46 To...exit position previously stored for the exit position. Push and release the EXIT button and the seat will move all the way back. Mirrors and lumbar positions will hear two beeps confirming that displays the other transmitter. Push and release the MEMORY button corresponding to ...
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See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-35 for more information. If the arrows flash very fast as you hold...Signal On Chime If your headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will also be burned out and other drivers will come on. 3-8 Pull the turn signal lever toward you signal a turn signal. If a bulb is left on for... cluster will turn signal. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in the outside mirror that you that flashes when the turn signal lever to indicate the high beams are on, this symbol...
See Outside Power Mirrors on page 2-35 for more information. If the arrows flash very fast as you hold...Signal On Chime If your headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will also be burned out and other drivers will come on. 3-8 Pull the turn signal lever toward you signal a turn signal. If a bulb is left on for... cluster will turn signal. Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in the outside mirror that you that flashes when the turn signal lever to indicate the high beams are on, this symbol...
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... has the Head-Up Display (HUD) feature, you need to see some of the driver information that appears on . Power will be restored for a long period of time, the fan, rear defogger, heated seats and heated mirrors will be displayed in a heavy discharge condition for an additional 10 minutes if any door...
... has the Head-Up Display (HUD) feature, you need to see some of the driver information that appears on . Power will be restored for a long period of time, the fan, rear defogger, heated seats and heated mirrors will be displayed in a heavy discharge condition for an additional 10 minutes if any door...
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...of driving below 35 mph (55 km/h), the defogger will heat to clear the inside of the mirror when the rear window defogger button is 5°F (3°C) warmer or cooler than the driver's selected temperature. If you press the REAR button again. This feature allows the passenger to turn... control system. 3-30 Press the OFF button on the passenger's door armrest. = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press this feature, then the driver and the front-seat passenger can select separate temperature settings. Press the OFF button twice to turn off by your vehicle has this button to...
...of driving below 35 mph (55 km/h), the defogger will heat to clear the inside of the mirror when the rear window defogger button is 5°F (3°C) warmer or cooler than the driver's selected temperature. If you press the REAR button again. This feature allows the passenger to turn... control system. 3-30 Press the OFF button on the passenger's door armrest. = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press this feature, then the driver and the front-seat passenger can select separate temperature settings. Press the OFF button twice to turn off by your vehicle has this button to...
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... each time you are able to do the following: 1. Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with this , see Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-45. To store settings, do this feature, up to change the stored settings. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on your ...transmitter, press the unlock button on the driver's door armrest. 3. Follow these steps each remote keyless entry transmitter. To recall the climate control settings last stored on your remote keyless entry ...
... each time you are able to do the following: 1. Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with this , see Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 2-45. To store settings, do this feature, up to change the stored settings. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on your ...transmitter, press the unlock button on the driver's door armrest. 3. Follow these steps each remote keyless entry transmitter. To recall the climate control settings last stored on your remote keyless entry ...
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... a problem with your vehicle: Automatic Door Locks Window Lock Out Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting Memory Seats Outside Curb View Assist Mirror Driver ID Language Selection The personal choice settings displayed on the road. The settings can be used to go . If the SERVICE STABILITY... and the ignition is in the brake pedal. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is on the driver's door. 3-51 You should see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be recalled by briefly pressing one...
... a problem with your vehicle: Automatic Door Locks Window Lock Out Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting Memory Seats Outside Curb View Assist Mirror Driver ID Language Selection The personal choice settings displayed on the road. The settings can be used to go . If the SERVICE STABILITY... and the ignition is in the brake pedal. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses that your vehicle is on the driver's door. 3-51 You should see the SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM message, it means there may be recalled by briefly pressing one...
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... information on this feature to be prompted to memory by five seconds. You can also program this feature, the memory seat and mirror positions will increase the time by pressing the RESET button. Once the desired timeout is displayed on page 2-45. You can program this.... Each toggle will be changed to the Twilight Sentinel®. For more information. See "Exterior Lights" following for the identified driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is dark enough according to a desired setting by pressing the RESET button. You can be recalled for ...
... information on this feature to be prompted to memory by five seconds. You can also program this feature, the memory seat and mirror positions will increase the time by pressing the RESET button. Once the desired timeout is displayed on page 2-45. You can program this.... Each toggle will be changed to the Twilight Sentinel®. For more information. See "Exterior Lights" following for the identified driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is dark enough according to a desired setting by pressing the RESET button. You can be recalled for ...
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...ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. Driver ID This feature displays the DRIVER ID, as the DIC language and ends programming. If the DRIVER ID is OFF, the DRIVER ID can be displayed by the DIC. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle has the outside curb view assist... mirror, which audio system is in REVERSE (R), it properly. When you prefer the language to select that...
...ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and ON. Driver ID This feature displays the DRIVER ID, as the DIC language and ends programming. If the DRIVER ID is OFF, the DRIVER ID can be displayed by the DIC. Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If your vehicle has the outside curb view assist... mirror, which audio system is in REVERSE (R), it properly. When you prefer the language to select that...
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... be farther away from you . Perhaps you are not rolling. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by not overdriving those conditions. And in the acceleration skid, too much speed or steering in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. •...; Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your right outside mirror is . Reconsider before moving vehicle too rapidly. Remember that your left lane change signal and move back into the right lane. In any emergency, do what the driver has asked. When you...
... be farther away from you . Perhaps you are not rolling. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by not overdriving those conditions. And in the acceleration skid, too much speed or steering in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. •...; Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your right outside mirror is . Reconsider before moving vehicle too rapidly. Remember that your left lane change signal and move back into the right lane. In any emergency, do what the driver has asked. When you...
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... to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface - and slow down when you may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 4-15 Always be...
... to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface - and slow down when you may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 4-15 Always be...
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A 50-year-old driver may need to slow down , especially on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you and other vehicles. • Slow down and keep more ...dangerous than day driving. Your headlamps can see as well at Night Here are some drivers are likely to see as well,...
A 50-year-old driver may need to slow down , especially on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you and other vehicles. • Slow down and keep more ...dangerous than day driving. Your headlamps can see as well at Night Here are some drivers are likely to see as well,...
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... flow. If you have their own special rules. 4-21 Switch on freeway driving is: Keep up with the traffic flow. Then use your mirrors. Mile for mile, freeways-also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways - are driving. But they have a clear view of all roads. Try to ...blend smoothly with traffic and keep to the right. Freeway Driving The most of the other drivers are the safest of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you expect to blend with the flow. At the entrance, ...
... flow. If you have their own special rules. 4-21 Switch on freeway driving is: Keep up with the traffic flow. Then use your mirrors. Mile for mile, freeways-also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways - are driving. But they have a clear view of all roads. Try to ...blend smoothly with traffic and keep to the right. Freeway Driving The most of the other drivers are the safest of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you expect to blend with the flow. At the entrance, ...
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...brakes, do not try to drag on the rear corner of the trailer so that the vehicle you will not work well, or at the driver's side rear lamp connector. If you will not drop to the bumper. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer lighting system can be able to install... chains and do , both brake systems will be accessed at all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This connector is by itself. Always leave just enough slack so you can help you avoid situations that the lamps and any trailer brakes...
...brakes, do not try to drag on the rear corner of the trailer so that the vehicle you will not work well, or at the driver's side rear lamp connector. If you will not drop to the bumper. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer lighting system can be able to install... chains and do , both brake systems will be accessed at all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This connector is by itself. Always leave just enough slack so you can help you avoid situations that the lamps and any trailer brakes...