Owner's Manual
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2006 Buick Terraza Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-26 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-28 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-32 Mirrors ...2-44 OnStar® System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote System ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-51 Vehicle Personalization ...2-57 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, ...
2006 Buick Terraza Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-26 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-28 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-32 Mirrors ...2-44 OnStar® System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote System ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-51 Vehicle Personalization ...2-57 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, ...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the rear portion of the seat up or down. • Lift up or down on the outboard sides of the driver's and front passenger's seats. To raise the seatback, press the vertical control forward. This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver's and front passenger's seats. • To recline the seatback, press the vertical control rearward. Eight-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have...
... adjust the rear portion of the seat up or down. • Lift up or down on the outboard sides of the driver's and front passenger's seats. To raise the seatback, press the vertical control forward. This feature will heat the lower cushions of the driver's and front passenger's seats. • To recline the seatback, press the vertical control rearward. Eight-Way Power Seats Your vehicle may have...
Owner's Manual
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...Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-32 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-32 Ignition Positions ...2-32 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-33 Starting the Engine ...2-33 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-34 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-35 Parking Brake ...2-39 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-40 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-41 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-41 Engine Exhaust ...2-42 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-43 Mirrors ...2-44 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-44 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-44 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-44 OnStar® System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote...
...Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-32 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-32 Ignition Positions ...2-32 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-33 Starting the Engine ...2-33 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-34 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-35 Parking Brake ...2-39 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-40 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-41 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-41 Engine Exhaust ...2-42 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-43 Mirrors ...2-44 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-44 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-44 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-44 OnStar® System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition cycles with a low fuel condition. It may also run out of remote starts or remote start feature, the remote keyless entry transmitter will turn on and remain on fuel, do the following: 1. The maximum number of fuel. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button until the vehicle's turn the rear window defogger if the outside the vehicle. Check local regulations for at the vehicle. 2. If the remote start . / (Remote Vehicle Start): 2-9 Remote Vehicle Start...
... ignition cycles with a low fuel condition. It may also run out of remote starts or remote start feature, the remote keyless entry transmitter will turn on and remain on fuel, do the following: 1. The maximum number of fuel. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the remote vehicle start button until the vehicle's turn the rear window defogger if the outside the vehicle. Check local regulations for at the vehicle. 2. If the remote start . / (Remote Vehicle Start): 2-9 Remote Vehicle Start...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer towing capabilities of this time your vehicle and more information. Use the correct key and turn the key only with new linings can be turned to force the key from which you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in the ignition switch. • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles...
... the trailer towing capabilities of this time your vehicle and more information. Use the correct key and turn the key only with new linings can be turned to force the key from which you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in the ignition switch. • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles...
Owner's Manual
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... to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to 10 minutes after the engine is started and the ignition key is released. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your starter motor. If a door is opened . And the excessive heat can operate the electrical accessories, such as the radio. If the engine does not start in any other position - that is a safety feature...
... to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to 10 minutes after the engine is started and the ignition key is released. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your starter motor. If a door is opened . And the excessive heat can operate the electrical accessories, such as the radio. If the engine does not start in any other position - that is a safety feature...
Owner's Manual
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...36 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-37 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-37 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-38 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-39 Charging System Light ...3-41 Brake System Warning Light ...3-41 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps...
...36 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-37 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-37 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-38 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-39 Charging System Light ...3-41 Brake System Warning Light ...3-41 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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...80. Horn. P. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-18. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. Exterior Lamps Control. K. See Interior Lamps Control on page 3-49. See Horn on page 3-29. Glove Box. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. H. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). Q. See Heated Seats on page 3-7. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 1-3. Hood Release. See Parking Brake on page 2-51. 3-5 Heated Seat Controls (If...
...80. Horn. P. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-18. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light. Exterior Lamps Control. K. See Interior Lamps Control on page 3-49. See Horn on page 3-29. Glove Box. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. E. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. H. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). Q. See Heated Seats on page 3-7. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 1-3. Hood Release. See Parking Brake on page 2-51. 3-5 Heated Seat Controls (If...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Other conditions that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle may not be used to use and do not plug in use the accessory power outlet. To put the cover in use , keep your dealer. When not in place. Always turn off . If you experience a problem see your rear bumper free of air brakes on the instrument panel. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving...
... vehicle. Other conditions that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Your vehicle may not be used to use and do not plug in use the accessory power outlet. To put the cover in use , keep your dealer. When not in place. Always turn off . If you experience a problem see your rear bumper free of air brakes on the instrument panel. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving...
Owner's Manual
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... if the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. Release the parking brake before driving. LOW OIL PRESSURE Notice: If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning message appears on the instrument panel cluster. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message is displayed. A chime will sound continuously when this message appears on , the ignition is in RUN, and the vehicle speed is...
... if the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. Release the parking brake before driving. LOW OIL PRESSURE Notice: If the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning message appears on the instrument panel cluster. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this message is displayed. A chime will sound continuously when this message appears on , the ignition is in RUN, and the vehicle speed is...
Owner's Manual
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... be a slight engagement noise during hard use cruise again, you should see your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If your vehicle is normal. During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may re-engage the cruise control. If the problem does not clear itself after the brakes have cooled. There may activate on...
... be a slight engagement noise during hard use cruise again, you should see your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by the driver. If your vehicle is normal. During heavy AWD applications, the engine torque may re-engage the cruise control. If the problem does not clear itself after the brakes have cooled. There may activate on...
Owner's Manual
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...Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 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 ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-24 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-26 Engine Overheating ...5-27 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-29 Power Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-38 Brakes ...5-39 Battery ...5-42 Jump Starting ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Bulb Replacement...
...Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 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 ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-24 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-26 Engine Overheating ...5-27 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System ...5-29 Power Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-38 Brakes ...5-39 Battery ...5-42 Jump Starting ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... air conditioner is still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Turn on , you are parked. Climb a long hill on , turn off . 2. You may not be safe, drive slower for three minutes while you are in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you can drive...
... air conditioner is still no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" later in this for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); Turn on , you are parked. Climb a long hill on , turn off . 2. You may not be safe, drive slower for three minutes while you are in traffic. Tow a trailer. If you can drive...
Owner's Manual
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... expressed in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to carry a load. The letter R means radial ply construction; Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-57 Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on...
... expressed in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to carry a load. The letter R means radial ply construction; Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. 5-57 Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on...
Owner's Manual
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... Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. See Loading Your Vehicle on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-32. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in flation pressure and shown on page 4-32. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code...
... Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. See Loading Your Vehicle on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on page 4-32. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in flation pressure and shown on page 4-32. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code...
Owner's Manual
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... cases. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to : Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 In Canada, please call them at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. You...
... cases. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to : Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 In Canada, please call them at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. You...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbags? ...1-60 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-119 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-119 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-42 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-92 Care of Safety Belts ...5-90 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-90 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-87 Fabric/Carpet ...5-88 Finish Care ...5-91 Finish Damage ...5-93 Instrument Panel...
... Airbags? ...1-60 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-12 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...3-119 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-119 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-42 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-92 Care of Safety Belts ...5-90 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-90 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-87 Fabric/Carpet ...5-88 Finish Care ...5-91 Finish Damage ...5-93 Instrument Panel...
Owner's Manual
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... and Services ...6-8 Owners, Canadian ...ii P Park Aid ...3-22 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-40 Shifting Out of ...2-41 Parking Assist ...3-22 Brake ...2-39 Over Things That Burn ...2-41 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-39 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-32 Passenger Sensing System ...1-66 Passing ...4-15 PASS-Key® III ...2-30 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-30 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-24 Door Locks ...2-12 Eight-Way Seats ...1-3 Electrical System ...5-96 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-25 Rear Quarter Windows...
... and Services ...6-8 Owners, Canadian ...ii P Park Aid ...3-22 Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-40 Shifting Out of ...2-41 Parking Assist ...3-22 Brake ...2-39 Over Things That Burn ...2-41 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-39 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-32 Passenger Sensing System ...1-66 Passing ...4-15 PASS-Key® III ...2-30 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-30 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-24 Door Locks ...2-12 Eight-Way Seats ...1-3 Electrical System ...5-96 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-25 Rear Quarter Windows...
Owner's Manual
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... Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windows ...2-27 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-33 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-14 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-18 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-26 Radios ...3-80 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-119 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-119 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-101 Radio with CD ...3-82 Rear Seat Audio ...3-115 Setting the Time ...3-81 Theft-Deterrent ...3-117 Understanding Reception ...3-118 Rear Climate Control System ...3-30 Rear Reading Lamps ...3-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-31 Rear Seat Audio...
... Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windows ...2-27 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-33 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-14 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-18 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-26 Radios ...3-80 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-119 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-119 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-101 Radio with CD ...3-82 Rear Seat Audio ...3-115 Setting the Time ...3-81 Theft-Deterrent ...3-117 Understanding Reception ...3-118 Rear Climate Control System ...3-30 Rear Reading Lamps ...3-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-31 Rear Seat Audio...
Owner's Manual
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... Park (P) ...2-41 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-27 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Sliding Door, Power ...2-17 Sliding Doors, Dual ...2-14 Spare Tire Accessory Inflator ...5-68 Compact ...5-86 Installing ...5-75 Removing ...5-72 Storing ...5-83 Specifications, Capacities ...5-102 Speedometer ...3-36 StabiliTrak® System ...4-10 Starting Your Engine ...2-33 Steering ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-117 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas ...2-51 Convenience Center ...2-56 Convenience Net ...2-55 Cupholder(s) ...2-51 Floor Console...
... Park (P) ...2-41 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-27 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...3-7 Sliding Door, Power ...2-17 Sliding Doors, Dual ...2-14 Spare Tire Accessory Inflator ...5-68 Compact ...5-86 Installing ...5-75 Removing ...5-72 Storing ...5-83 Specifications, Capacities ...5-102 Speedometer ...3-36 StabiliTrak® System ...4-10 Starting Your Engine ...2-33 Steering ...4-13 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-117 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas ...2-51 Convenience Center ...2-56 Convenience Net ...2-55 Cupholder(s) ...2-51 Floor Console...