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2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-69 ...(s) ...3-74 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...5-93...
2006 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-69 ...(s) ...3-74 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-34 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Headlamp Aiming ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-52 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-83 Vehicle Identification ...5-92 Electrical System ...5-93...
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... start can be started with one time extension have been done, the vehicle must be started remotely if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle and press the...
... start can be started with one time extension have been done, the vehicle must be started remotely if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle and press the...
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... cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 3. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
... cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 3. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
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...on page 3-21. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 2-25. R. Trunk Release. C. D. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5-11. G. I. See Hood Release on page 3-6. J. Ashtray. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Instrument Panel Cluster. Hazard Warning Flashers. Audio Steering Wheel Controls... Panel Brightness on page 3-99. See Cruise Control on page 2-14. Accessory Power Outlet. See Trunk on page 3-11. Hood Release. Parking Brake. M. Q. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
...on page 3-21. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 2-25. R. Trunk Release. C. D. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5-11. G. I. See Hood Release on page 3-6. J. Ashtray. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Instrument Panel Cluster. Hazard Warning Flashers. Audio Steering Wheel Controls... Panel Brightness on page 3-99. See Cruise Control on page 2-14. Accessory Power Outlet. See Trunk on page 3-11. Hood Release. Parking Brake. M. Q. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
Owner's Manual
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... at speeds less than normal to monitor the vehicle's electrical load and determine when the battery is turned on or off the ground and below hood or trunk level. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your bumper within this area. This can happen either under long periods of time, the fan...
... at speeds less than normal to monitor the vehicle's electrical load and determine when the battery is turned on or off the ground and below hood or trunk level. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your bumper within this area. This can happen either under long periods of time, the fan...
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger compartment air filter is located under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of non-GM approved hood deflectors may need to be changed periodically. You can adjust the rear seat outlet direction of the airflow using the lever... your vehicle. Like your vehicle's engine air cleaner/filter, it may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the hood near the windshield, on page 6-4. For how often to change the direction of the airflow and use the shutoff wheels to adjust the...
... the passenger compartment air filter is located under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of non-GM approved hood deflectors may need to be changed periodically. You can adjust the rear seat outlet direction of the airflow using the lever... your vehicle. Like your vehicle's engine air cleaner/filter, it may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the hood near the windshield, on page 6-4. For how often to change the direction of the airflow and use the shutoff wheels to adjust the...
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...the driver's side rear door is corrected. Adjust your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message appears, you should make sure that the hood is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on page 3-10 for more information. See "Heated Washer Fluid... is not closed properly. Stop the vehicle immediately, as possible. HEATED WASH (Washer) FLUID SYSTEM OFF This message will display when the hood is not closed properly. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is closed completely. See Engine ...
...the driver's side rear door is corrected. Adjust your vehicle has the remote start feature, this message appears, you should make sure that the hood is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on page 3-10 for more information. See "Heated Washer Fluid... is not closed properly. Stop the vehicle immediately, as possible. HEATED WASH (Washer) FLUID SYSTEM OFF This message will display when the hood is not closed properly. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message will display when the vehicle's engine oil pressure is closed completely. See Engine ...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant...
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... the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. These include liquids like... hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be burned. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is not running.
... the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can get on hot engine parts and start up and injure you and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. These include liquids like... hands, clothing and tools away from the container can be burned. You can ignite the gasoline vapor. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is not running.
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Hold the latch to the right as you lift up on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the parking brake pedal near the center, at the front edge of the grille. 3. The hood latch is located next to the right. It is located under the hood, near the floor. 2. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
Hold the latch to the right as you lift up on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the parking brake pedal near the center, at the front edge of the grille. 3. The hood latch is located next to the right. It is located under the hood, near the floor. 2. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood. Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14
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... and Messages on page 3-56 DIC Warnings and Messages for more information on the cap line up with a Driver Information Center (DIC), you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from overheating. If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until it off and... 5-12 for more information on your engine is overheated, the liquids in it . Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. Be sure the cap is equipped with the overflow tube on the DIC. In addition, if your vehicle can be badly burned.
... and Messages on page 3-56 DIC Warnings and Messages for more information on the cap line up with a Driver Information Center (DIC), you open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine {CAUTION: Steam from overheating. If you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until it off and... 5-12 for more information on your engine is overheated, the liquids in it . Notice: If your engine catches fire because you just open the hood. Be sure the cap is equipped with the overflow tube on the DIC. In addition, if your vehicle can be badly burned.
Owner's Manual
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... in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it cools down. Turn on , you are parked. If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no longer have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be avoided. Just to full hot at the...
... in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it cools down. Turn on , you are parked. If you no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see or hear no longer have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your heater to be avoided. Just to full hot at the...
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine) When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-29 A. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is not running and can injure you. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine) When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans 5-29 A. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is not running and can injure you. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
Owner's Manual
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Start the engine and let it is safe to lift the hood, here is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator ...
Start the engine and let it is safe to lift the hood, here is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator ...
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... hot. If they are running your engine without coolant is not covered by your vehicle needs service. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running . If the engine is overheating, both fans should be burned. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating...
... hot. If they are running your engine without coolant is not covered by your vehicle needs service. {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running . If the engine is overheating, both fans should be burned. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating...
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Notice: If you do not want. Open the hood on the other . You will not work, and it could damage your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not ... that would not be covered by your vehicle. 3. Turn off the radio and all lamps that vehicle. The remote positive (+) terminal is located under the hood. Check the other accessories when jump starting . Always turn off your radio and other vehicle.
Notice: If you do not want. Open the hood on the other . You will not work, and it could damage your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not ... that would not be covered by your vehicle. 3. Turn off the radio and all lamps that vehicle. The remote positive (+) terminal is located under the hood. Check the other accessories when jump starting . Always turn off your radio and other vehicle.
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... to the recorded distance from the headlamp being adjusted. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the lens of cardboard or equivalent in Step 4. See Hood Release on the headlamp. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of the low-beam headlamp. 3. Do not place directly on page 5-...11 for more information. 4. Record the distance. 5. Open the hood. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the flat surface, measure from the ground upward (A) to be seen on the...
... to the recorded distance from the headlamp being adjusted. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the lens of cardboard or equivalent in Step 4. See Hood Release on the headlamp. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of the low-beam headlamp. 3. Do not place directly on page 5-...11 for more information. 4. Record the distance. 5. Open the hood. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the flat surface, measure from the ground upward (A) to be seen on the...
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Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to the horizontal tape line. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm male hex. 8. Make ...
Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to the horizontal tape line. The adjustment screw can be turned with a 6 mm male hex. 8. Make ...