hood release BUICK TERRAZA 2007 Owner's Manual

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 200.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 173.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 341.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 208.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls
(If Equipped). SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 223.
F. Traction Control System Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 353.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 172.
H. Passenger Airbag Status And Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 211and
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
on page 210.I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 258.
J. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 181.
K. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps
Control on page 184. Instrument Panel
Brightness Control. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 183.
L. Hood Release. SeeHood Release
on page 409.
M. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 137.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 172.
O. Cruise Controls (If Equipped).
SeeCruise Control on page 177.
P. Dual Climate Controls. SeeDual Climate
Control System on page 197.
Q. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped).
SeeHeated Seats on page 10.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 158.
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This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if
the message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays when the amount of
available light outside of the vehicle is low, or the
windshield wipers have been on for approximately
30 seconds, and the exterior lamps control is
off or in the park lamps position. This message
informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps
is recommended. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 181for more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if
the message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOOD AJAR
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when the hood is not closed
properly. When this message appears, make sure
that the hood is closed completely. SeeHood
Release on page 409.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine
is turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if
the message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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Service........................................................ 400
Accessories and Modications................... 400
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 401
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 401
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 402
Fuel............................................................. 402
Gasoline Octane........................................ 402
Gasoline Specications.............................. 402
California Fuel........................................... 403
Additives................................................... 403
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 404
Filling the Tank......................................... 405
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 407
Checking Things Under
the Hood.................................................. 408
Hood Release........................................... 409
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 410
Engine Oil................................................. 411
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 414
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 416Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 417
Engine Coolant.......................................... 420
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 423
Engine Overheating................................... 423
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 425
Cooling System......................................... 426
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 432
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 433
Brakes...................................................... 434
Battery...................................................... 437
Jump Starting............................................ 438
Bulb Replacement....................................... 443
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 443
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps........... 443
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)........................... 445
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 445
License Plate Lamp................................... 447
Replacement Bulbs................................... 447
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
397

Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the hood
release handle with
this symbol on it.
It is located
under the instrument
panel on the
driver’s side.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the
underhood release to the right. It is located
near the center of the hood, above the grille.
3. Lift the hood.4. Pull up on the hood prop to release it from its
storage clip.
The hood prop may be hot due to increased
engine temperatures under the hood, so
be careful when handling it. Use your hood
prop sleeve when handling the hood prop.
5. Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in
the underside of the hood, on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. It is marked by an arrow.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps
are on properly. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on
the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot
in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then
let the hood down and close it rmly.
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 409for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by
turning it towards the headlamp assembly
and pulling it straight out.
3. Remove the screw (B) from the top of the
headlamp assembly.4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the socket wiring harness
connector from the headlamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove from the assembly.
7. To replace a headlamp bulb, disconnect the
bulb socket wiring harness and connect to the
new bulb socket.
To replace a sidemarker bulb, pull the old bulb
out and push a new bulb in.
8. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the
bulb assembly and turning it clockwise to
secure.
9. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Maintenance Footnotes
#Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage,
transaxle shift linkage, and the underbody contact
points and linkage.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect
power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring
anchor and release pawl, hood and door hinges,
rear folding seats, liftgate hinges, fuel door
hinge, power sliding door cable, and sliding door
track(s). More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Liftgate
Hinges and
Power Sliding
Door CableMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Sliding Door
TrackLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in
Canada 10953518) or Dielectric
Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S.
12345579, in Canada 992887).
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 217
Fuel......................................................... 222
Speedometer........................................... 209
Tachometer.............................................. 209
Garage Door Opener..........................147, 148
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 402
Specications........................................... 402
Glove Box................................................... 158
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 531
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 172
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 497
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 443
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System................................ 182Headlamps (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 174
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 443
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps.......... 443
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 174
On Reminder........................................... 182
Wiper Activated........................................ 182
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps............. 443
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater................................................193, 197
Highbeam On Light..................................... 221
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 458
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 371
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 371
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 408
Release................................................... 409
Horn............................................................ 172
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 31
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