AUTOMATIC BUICK LESABRE 2005 Repair Manual

Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Fuel Door,
Glove Box
Door, Console
Door and Rear
Compartment
Lid HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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Roadside Assistance Program
Call 1-800-252-1112 for Buick Roadside Assistance.
As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle, you
are automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Buick’s
Roadside Assistance toll-free number at 1-800-252-1112
to speak with a Buick Roadside Assistance
representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel,
$5 maximum, for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles.
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
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Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-17
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-20
Load Management.......................................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-38
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-23
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-48
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-48
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-49Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-53
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-96
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-31, 4-25, 4-38
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-83
Your CD Player...........................................3-84
Your CDs ...................................................3-84
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted............................3-77
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-43
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts....1-20
Chains, Tire...................................................5-68
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-41
Tire Pressure System...................................5-62
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-85
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-45
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-85
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-84
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-83
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-79
Finish Care.................................................5-83
Glass Surfaces............................................5-81
Instrument Panel.........................................5-81
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-81
Leather......................................................5-81
Tires..........................................................5-84
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-85Cleaning (cont.)
Vinyl..........................................................5-81
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-82
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-83
Climate Control System...................................3-24
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-32
Dual Automatic............................................3-27
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Steering Wheel Controls...............................3-31
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-25
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-78
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-43
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-41
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cornering Lamps............................................3-15
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-17
Cruise Control Lever.......................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-45
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Entry Lighting.....................................3-18
Delayed Exit Lighting.......................................3-18
Delayed Locking.............................................2-11
Diversity Antenna System.................................3-84
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door Ajar Reminder.....................................2-11
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-13Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-47
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-47
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-27
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-88
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-88
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-88
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-91
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-38
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-41
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Engine (cont.)
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Cooling System Inspection............................6-23
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-23
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-85
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-69
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-70
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-77
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-34Fluid (cont.)
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-46
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
System Inspection.......................................6-23
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-88
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..........................5-91G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-41
Fuel..........................................................3-46
Speedometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-38
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Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-14
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-97
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-19
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-19
Brake System Inspection..............................6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-23
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-22
Fuel System Inspection................................6-23
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-22
Part D - Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.........................................6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-25
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-41
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-45
Memory Seat.................................................2-45
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-32
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass....2-33
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Memory.....................................................2-45
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror......2-36
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-35
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-97
O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System.............................................2-37
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror..................2-36
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36Outside (cont.)
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-36
Power Mirrors.............................................2-35
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-22
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-25
Passing.........................................................4-13
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-19
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-20
Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-18
Personal Choice Radio Controls........................3-80
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-32
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................2-11
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Power (cont.)
Electrical System.........................................5-88
Inadvertent Battery Saver.............................3-20
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reclining Seatback........................................ 1-6
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-23
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-12
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-39
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radios..........................................................3-56
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-83
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-84
Care of Your CDs........................................3-84
Personal Choice Radio Controls....................3-80
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-65
Radio with CD............................................3-57
Setting the Time..........................................3-57
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-81Radios (cont.)
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-77
Understanding Reception..............................3-82
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-33
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-32
Reclining Seatback, Power................................. 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-71
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-53
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-57
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-25
Trip Odometer................................................3-36
Trunk............................................................2-14
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer.............................3-77
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Twilight Sentinel
®............................................3-16
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-82
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Service Soon Light......................................3-46
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-87
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-87
Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-51
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-45
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-31
Visors...........................................................2-17
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
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