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First Edition for Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual ± 1999
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CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
so there's enough room for the spare tire to fit.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

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11. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the
jack completely.
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12. Tighten the wheel
nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100 lb
-ft (140 N´m).

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CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on
the fuel door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.

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Checking the Fluid Level

Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.

With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).

With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).

Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:
1. The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round loop and is
next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine
block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.

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4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise to remove
the bulb assembly.5. Pull the tabs away from the bulb base to remove the
bulb from the retainer.

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1. Turn the horizontal
aiming screw (A) until
the indicator (C) is lined
up with zero.
A. Horizontal Aiming
Screw
C. Indicator
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B. Vertical Aiming Screw D. Level Bubble2. Turn the vertical aiming screw (B) until the level
bubble (D) is lined up with zero.
Front Turn Signal
The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed from under
the front of the vehicle. Reach up from under the vehicle
and, while pushing in the tab on the bulb assembly, turn
the assembly counterclockwise and remove. Remove the
old bulb by pulling it straight out of the retainer. Replace
the bulb and turn the bulb assembly back into place.
Cornering Lamps
Follow the same procedure as used for replacing the
headlamps. However, to remove the cornering lamp
bulb, turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise and pull
the bulb straight out.

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3. Push in the tab and turn the bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove it.4. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out.

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5. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the
new bulb assembly.
Rear Turn Signals
1. Open the trunk. Turn the screw located just inside of
the trunk counterclockwise and remove.
2. Pull the carpet away from the rear area to access the
turn signal bulb assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise, while pressing it firmly.
4. Pull the bulb socket straight out of the assembly.
5. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Replace with a new bulb by pushing the bulb straight
into the socket until the bulb clicks into place.
7. Turn the bulb socket one
-quarter turn into the
assembly to lock it back into place.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
bulb assembly.

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp system checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Accessories
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or
goes away.
Maxifuse
/Relay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn
the two knobs one
-quarter turn counterclockwise and
loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the
cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover
has a chart that explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse and relay.