bulb BUICK LUCERNE 2009 Owner's Manual

Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 1-2
Front Seats
............................................... 1-4
Rear Seats
..............................................1-12
Safety Belts
.............................................1-12
Child Restraints
.......................................1-35
Airbag System
.........................................1-58
Restraint System Check
............................1-74
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-20
Mirrors
....................................................2-34
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-38
OnStar
®System
......................................2-46
Universal Home Remote System
................2-50
Storage Areas
.........................................2-57
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-32
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-49
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-75Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-23
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-12
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-51
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-57
Tires
......................................................5-59
Appearance Care
.....................................5-92
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-100
Electrical System
....................................5-100
Capacities and Specications
...................5-109
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-17
Index................................................................ 1
2009 Buick Lucerne Owner ManualM

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G:Turn and Lane-Change Signals
23:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N:Windshield Wipers
L:Windshield Washer
_:Heated Washer Fluid
Flash-To-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
You may also have an arrow in the outside mirror that
ashes when the turn signal is used. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 2-36for more information.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash
to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane
change is complete. If you momentarily press and
release the lever, the turn signal will ash three times.
If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow ashes
rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-101.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 miles
(1.3 km), a chime will sound at each ash of the turn
signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever
to the off position.
3-8

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on the instrument panel ash whenever
signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lamps also ash, telling other drivers the vehicle
is turning, changing lanes or stopping.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument
panel ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. For this reason you may think other
drivers are seeing the signal when they are not.
It is important to check occasionally to be sure the
trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving on Grades
Notice:Do not tow on steep continuous grades
exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than
normal engine and transmission temperatures may
result and damage the vehicle. Frequent stops are
very important to allow the engine and transmission
to cool.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbeforestarting
down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is
not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so
much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce the
vehicle’s speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce
the possibility of the engine and the transmission
overheating. If the engine does overheat, see
Engine Overheating on page 5-35.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer
attached can be dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a
at surface.
If parking the rig on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park)
yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill
or into traffic if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking
brake and shift the transmission into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
4-30

Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle.................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-6
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-7
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)..................................5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-9
Filling the Tank............................................5-10
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-12
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-12
Hood Release..............................................5-13
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-14
Engine Oil...................................................5-17
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-23
Cooling System............................................5-26
Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine).........................5-28
Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine).........................5-32Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-35
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-35
Engine Overheating.......................................5-35
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode.........................................5-37
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-38
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-39
Brakes........................................................5-40
Battery........................................................5-44
Jump Starting...............................................5-46
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-51
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps.....................................5-54
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.......................5-56
License Plate Lamp......................................5-57
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-57
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-57
Tires..............................................................5-59
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-60
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-63
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-66
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-67
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-69
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-57.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
5-54

To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13.
2. Remove the convenience net.
3. Remove the plastic wing nuts retaining the
trunk trim.
4. Pull back the trunk trim.
5. Remove the three hex nuts holding the taillamp
assembly in place.6. Pull the taillamp assembly straight out.
7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
straight out to remove it.
8. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
9. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks.
10. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise to
secure it in the taillamp assembly.
11. Push the taillamp assembly straight in to its original
location.
When reinstalling the taillamp assembly, make sure
the plastic pin on the taillamp assembly lines up
and is inserted correctly into the opening of
the vehicle.
12. Reinstall the three hex nuts holding the taillamp
assembly in place.
13. Put the trunk trim back into place.
14. Reinstall the plastic wing nuts that retain the
trunk trim.
15. Put the convenience net back in its original location.
5-55

Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
A. Taillamp
B. Back-up LampTo replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up lamp bulb:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13.
2. Remove the three fasteners from the trunk trim.
3. Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
6. Push the bulb straight in until it clicks.
7. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise to
secure it.
8. Put the trunk trim and three fasteners back into
place.
5-56

License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the license plate.
2. Reach up through the opening above the license
plate to access the two license plate lamps.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove.
4. Grasp the bulb in the socket and pull straight out.
5. Push the bulb straight into the socket until it clicks to
secure it.
6. Push the socket in and turn it clockwise to
secure it.
7. Reinstall the license plate in its original location.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 921
Sidemarker, License Plate Lamp,
and Auxiliary Taillamp194
Stoplamp, Taillamp, and Turn
Signal Lamp3057K
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4.
It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, seeMaintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
5-57

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
2

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
I
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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