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Question posted by Tjohrdlon on November 19th, 2013

2001 Buick Lesabre Transmission Wont Shift

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

Every 2001 LeSabre under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-252-1112 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing

Owner's Manual - Page 3

Owner's Manual - Page 8

... the latest information at the time it . Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever...

Owner's Manual - Page 66

...-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-34 2-35 2-35 ...optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if...

Owner's Manual - Page 72

...is turned to lock the door again. Every time you need to lock the doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual door lock control or power door lock switch to... the manual door lock control or power door lock switch. Mode 3: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of the doors will lock. See "Driver Information Center" in the outside key cylinder unlock position...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

... the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter. D Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in and out of the transmitters. When all doors will lock, the exterior lamps will flash once and the horn may also turn on . The...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

... panel cluster lights will stay on for normal driving. The cluster will go out. This is also the position for up to illuminate the gear shift indicator. The ignition switch will shut off. 2-23 Key Reminder Warning If you leave your engine and release the switch. Once you open the driver...

Owner's Manual - Page 89

...can damage your engine gets warm. 2-24 After waiting about 15 seconds between each try to shift to clear the extra gasoline from the engine. If you do the same thing. The ...still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, do , you 're already moving . Try pushing your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: Don't try . 3. Your engine won 't start in START for...

Owner's Manual - Page 91

...injured. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle can't move the shift lever to PARK (P). You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. It's the best position to...Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move , even when you're on the steering column.

Owner's Manual - Page 92

...In this gear to fully apply your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your vehicle could lose control and hit people or ...vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is firmly on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you 're already moving forward could damage your...

Owner's Manual - Page 93

... . D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your transaxle. THIRD (3): This position is less shifting between gears B B D When going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you more than AUTOMATIC...it offers more power. SECOND (2): This position gives you can use your speed as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you 're: B D Going less than THIRD (3). If...

Owner's Manual - Page 94

...Push down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Use your brakes or shift into first gear until the vehicle is set the parking brake, hold your vehicle in ... position on the rear wheels. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to drive. FIRST (1): This position gives you stop when going slowly enough. This might...

Owner's Manual - Page 95

...section explains what to do first to replace them, and you could be sure your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on any...to overheat. If you try to drive approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) with the parking brake firmly set. Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on fairly level ground, use the steps...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

Remove the key and take it will go. 3. Hold the brake pedal down with you. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: D Move the lever up as far as it with your vehicle is in PARK (P). 1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. D Pull the lever toward you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. If you . 2-31

Owner's Manual - Page 97

... in the Index. And, if you may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle is firmly set before you leave it toward you can be injured. If torque lock does ... When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle. CAUTION: It can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

... touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you ever hold the brake until...papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can 't shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Turn ...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

... If you are parking on the center area of your vehicle if the shift lever is running , the vehicle can move the shift lever to sound the horn. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,...move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to . To tilt the wheel...

Owner's Manual - Page 152

...ENG/MET button for personal choice programming instructions. 1. Automatic Door Locks The door lock modes when shifting in and out of the following steps for five seconds. Turn the ignition on to be ...happen to move on and keep the transaxle in the display. 4. OFF/ON UNLOCK - WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE will still be DRIVER ID 1 or 2. OFF/ON UNLOCK - Press the ENG/MET button...

Owner's Manual - Page 388

..., Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2001 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering,...MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are written directly for all models. 2001 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and...

Owner's Manual - Page 389

... Postage GRAND TOTAL Check here if your shipping address shown. VEHICLE MODEL NAME YEAR 2001 2001 2001 2001 QTY. Box 07130 S Detroit, MI 48207 For purchases outside U.S.A. funds. BOX...12 PUBLICATION FORM PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION Service Manual Car & Light Truck Transmission Unit Repair Owner's Manual In Portfolio Owner's Manual Without Portfolio NOTE: Dealers and...