battery BUICK LUCERNE 2009 Owner's Guide

Coverage
Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km), whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered.
In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Buick and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve
the right to limit services or payment to an owner
or driver if they decide the claims are made too often,
or the same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock
the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock
may be available if you have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present identication
before this service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or
Highway:Tow to the nearest Buick dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash
and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/
100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-78
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-25
B
Backglass Antenna........................................3-106
Battery..........................................................5-44
Electric Power Management..........................3-19
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-17
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Bluetooth
®.....................................................3-93
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-40
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-51
License Plate Lamps....................................5-57Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-56
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Calibration.....................................1-12, 2-34, 3-54
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-109
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-13, 2-32, 4-15
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-95
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-88
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Center Flex Storage Unit.................................2-57
Center Seat...................................................1-12
Chains, Tire...................................................5-80
Charging System Light....................................3-38
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-43
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Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key®III+...........................................2-19
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-43
Coolant..............................................5-28, 5-32
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-42
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-42
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................5-17
Oil Life System...........................................5-20
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-37
Overheating................................................5-35
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-34
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-22
Finish Damage...............................................5-99
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-82
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-89
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-47
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-18
Front Storage Area.........................................2-57
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank...........................................5-10
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-9
Gage .........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-104
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-101
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-42
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Speedometer..............................................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-50
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-57
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-51
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-54
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-16
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Wiper Activated...........................................3-16Heated Seats............................................1-6, 1-7
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater...........................................................3-21
Engine Coolant...........................................2-24
Heater...........................................................3-24
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-47
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-14
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-21
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.......................3-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-38
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-66
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-33
Overview..................................................... 3-4
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-60
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Lamps
Cornering...................................................3-17
Courtesy....................................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-17
Front Reading.............................................3-18
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver....................3-19
Lane Departure Warning..................................2-44
Lane Departure Warning Light..........................3-41
Lap Belt........................................................1-33
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-45
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-57Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-36
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Charging System.........................................3-38
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-42
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-47
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Lane Departure Warning...............................3-41
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-37
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-35
Security.....................................................3-46
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-41
TCS Warning Light......................................3-40
Tire Pressure..............................................3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-40
Lighting
Delayed Entry.............................................3-18
Delayed Exit...............................................3-18
Entry.........................................................3-18
Perimeter...................................................3-18
Theater Dimming.........................................3-18
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
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Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.......................................5-101
Inadvertent Battery Saver.............................3-19
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-5
Retained Accessory.....................................2-22
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-16
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-35
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-78
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-93
Reception.................................................3-105
Setting the Clock.........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-104
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-10Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-57
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-34
Rearview Mirror with Compass and
Temperature...............................................1-12
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-83
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-57
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-75
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-18
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-33
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