fuel pump BUICK LUCERNE 2006 Owner's Manual

Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your
tank. It works only when the ignition is on. When the
indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning
band, the low fuel warning light will come on and
a chime will sound. You still have a little fuel left, but
you need to get more fuel right away.Here are some things that some owners ask about.
None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the gage
indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated half full, but it took more (or less) than
half the tank’s capacity to ll it.
The gage moves up a little when you turn a corner,
speed up or make a hard stop.
The gage does not go back to empty when you
turn off the ignition.
United States
Canada
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Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel re can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to
you and others, read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island. Turn off your
engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke
if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, ames, and smoking materials
away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle — this
is against the law in some places. Keep
children away from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To open the fuel door, apply pressure in the center of
the rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the
cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the
right.
While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-87.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. 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
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-44.If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC),
the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed if the
fuel cap is not properly installed.{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-44.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll 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 ll 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 ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts
and start a re. These include liquids like fuel,
oil, coolant, brake uid, windshield washer and
other uids, and plastic or rubber. You or
others could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Fuses Usage
F5 Canister Vent
F6Magnetic Ride Control Module
(Option)
F7 Electronic Leveling Control/Module
F8 Not Used
F9 Not Used
F10 Switch Dimmer
F11 Fuel Pump
F12 Body Control Module Logic
F13 Airbag
F14 Accessory Power Outlets
F15 Driver’s Side Turn Signal
F16 Passenger Side Rear Turn Signal
F17 Sunroof
F18Center High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Back-up Lamps
F19 Rear Door Locks
F20 Not Used
F21 Radio
F22 OnStar
®(Option)
F23 Accessory Power Outlet
F24 Driver Door Module
F25 Passenger Door Module
Fuses Usage
F26 Trunk Release
F27 Heated/Cooled Seats (Option)
F28Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
(ECM/TCM)
F29 Regulated Voltage Control Sense
F30 Daytime Running Lamps
F31 Instrument Panel Harness Module
F32 Not Used
F33 Not Used
F34 Steering Wheel Illumination
F35 Body Harness Module
F36Memory Seat Module Logic
Massage (Option)
F37 Object Detection Sensor (Option)
F38 Not Used
F40 Shifter Solenoid
F41Retained Accessory Power,
Miscellaneous
F42 Driver’s Side Park Lamp
F43 Passenger’s Side Park Lamp
F44 Not Used
F45 Not Used
F46 Not Used
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Fuses Usage
F47Heated/Cooled Seats, Ignition 3
(Option)
F48 Ignition Switch
F49 Not Used
Circuit
BreakersUsage
CB1Front Passenger’s Seat, Memory
Seat Module
CB2Driver’s Power Seat, Memory Seat
Module
CB3 Door Module, Power Windows
CB4 Not Used
Resistor Usage
F39 Terminating Resistor
Relays Usage
R1 Retained Accessory Power
R2 Park Lamps
R3 Run (Option)
R4 Daytime Running Lamps
R5Front Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning Blower
R6 Trunk Release
R7 Fuel Pump
R8 Not Used
R9 Door Lock
R10 Door Unlock
R11 Not Used
R12 Not Used
R13 Not Used
R14 Rear Defogger
R15Electronic Leveling Control
Compressor
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