Buick 2011 Lucerne manual

Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual M In Brief ................ .......... ........... ....... 1 - 1 I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l ... .............................. 1 - 2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual M Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 W arning Light[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LUCERNE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Thi[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Safety W arnings and Symbols W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. W arning or Caution indicates a hazard that could res[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Bra[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Initial Drive Information .. ....... .................. 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . .[...]

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Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 24 . B. DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 41 (If Equipped). C. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . Windshield Wipers on page 4 ‑ 6 . D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 ‑ 27 . E. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . F . Audio Syst[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The R[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on th[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Windows On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 3 ‑ 14 . Seat Adjustment P[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Reclining Seatbacks Use the vertical control on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the seatback. T o raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 ‑ 9 . Lumbar Adjustment Use the round control on the outboard side of the se[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Memory Features On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if the vehicle has this feature. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driv[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Heated Seats On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are on the front doors. The ignition must be on to use this feature. J : Press to heat the seat and seatback. I : Press to heat the seatback. For more information see Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 5 . Heated and V entilated Seats On vehicles wit[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Head Restraint Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly . T o achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle [...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by this. The passenger airbag status indicator wi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Interior Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror . Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. Press the O button, located on the mirror , to tu[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, the interior lamps turn on to enter and exit the vehicle. Turn the instrument panel brightness control D located on the left side of the steering wheel, completely clockwise to manually turn on these lamps. Front Reading Lamps The front re[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 For more information, see: . Exterior Lamps on page 4 ‑ 10 . . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4 ‑ 1 1 . . Fog Lamps on page 4 ‑ 12 . . Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4 ‑ 1 1 . Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column. 8[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 See Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 16 (If Equipped). This system allows the driver and passenger to control the temperature settings separately . A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. Fan Control C. Display D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F . Outside Air G. Air R[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4 (XM ™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features) : Press this button to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3 song. When information is not available, No Info displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Audio [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods ® , laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod ® or USB device. For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 90 . Bluetooth ® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth [...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. These features include: . Language . Door Lock and Unlock Settings . Lighting . Chime V olume . Memory Settings See DIC Vehicle Customization on page [...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) For vehicles with LDW , it is intended to help avoid lane change collisions. It provides a warning if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal. LDW uses a camera to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km (35 mph) or greater . [...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with this feature, it uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in R (Reverse). Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. The s[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . T o turn off traction control, press and release i in front of the shift lever . F illuminates and the appropriate DIC m[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6 ‑ 79 for complete operating information. If the vehicle[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1 1 12 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Crisis Assist, Stolen V ehicle Assistance, V ehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, T urn ‐ by ‐ T urn Navigation and Hands ‐ Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner&a[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a T alk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 90 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or [...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ............................... ..... 2-2 Front Seats ......................................... 2-3 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restr[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T o lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be [...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or dow[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater , especially for long periods of time. Do not place an[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Remote Start Heated Front Seats During a remote start, the front heated seats can be turned on automatically . They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on duri[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Remote Start Heated Front Seats During a remote start, the front heated seats can be turned on automatically . They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights on the button do not turn on duri[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The automatic recall feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle customization menu. See “ Memory Seat Recall ” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 56 for more information. T o stop recall movement, press one of the memory or power mirror buttons, power seat controls, or the po[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body . Instead, it will be in f[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Manual Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is n[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar Shown If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the controls used to operate them are on the outboard side of the seats. . T ilt the top of[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear . In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 2-13[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-14[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-15[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much gr[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly a[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fa[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause ser[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bone[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of he[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury [...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer [...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passe[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly . They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or n[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2-28[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. [...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, be[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 ‑ 31 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary . If you find t[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt [...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forwar[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and i[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 1 10 [...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-fac[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but als[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint f[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LA TCH system, following t[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { W ARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint. Where to Put the Restraint Accordi[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 A label on your sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airba[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. A[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A [...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Be sure to re[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The top tether anchors are located under the covers on the rear seatback filler panel. Flip open the cover to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o reduce the risk of serious or fatal inju[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. 1. Find the top tether anchor . 2. 2. Flip open the top tether anchor [...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the LA T[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightene[...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the ch[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position { W ARNING: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child rest[...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W ARNING: (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. S[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightene[...]

Black plate (55,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the ch[...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger . . A roof-rail airbag for the driver [...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not de[...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its [...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. 2-59[...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row ou[...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear . Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and d[...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 . If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a dif ferent crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). . If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inflate at a dif ferent crash speed than if the vehicle goes straigh[...]

Black plate (63,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator . Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy . The inflator , the airbag, and related hardware are all [...]

Black plate (64,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deplo[...]

Black plate (65,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W ARNING: (Continued) Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred. In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . Airb[...]

Black plate (66,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag should be enabled (may i[...]

Black plate (67,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger airbag and seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat. . The system determines that a small ch[...]

Black plate (68,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or se[...]

Black plate (69,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect [...]

Black plate (70,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “ Safety Belts ” and “ Child Restraints ” in the Index for ad[...]

Black plate (71,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may ke[...]

Black plate (72,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a saf[...]

Black plate (73,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure your restraint systems are working[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ........................... ..................... 3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System O p e r a t i o n ................... ............... ... 3 - 4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 3 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems .. ..................... 3-33 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) . . . . . . . . 3-33 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Universal Home R[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Keys { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignitio[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key . If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 for more information. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Q (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within five seconds. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 56 for [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMOTE KEY message appears in the DIC. See “ REPLACE BA TTERY IN REMOTE KEY ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 47 for additional information. Notice: When replacing the battery , do not touch any of the circuitry o[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 seats are not activated during a remote start. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in view[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Or , you can extend the engine run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start time frame, and before the engine stops. For example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are add[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W ARNING: (Continued) . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use either the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RK[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Y our vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park), all the doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you stop the vehicle and move the shift lever into P (Park). If someone nee[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o cancel the rear door security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position. 3. Do the same for the other rear door . Lockout Protection If the key is in the ignition and the power door [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Remote T runk Release The remote trunk release button F is located on the instrument panel. See Instrument Panel on page 1 ‑ 2 . Press the button to open the trunk. T o use this feature, your vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Y ou can also press the remote trunk release button on the [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Rear Seat Pass ‐ Through Y our vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle. The rear seat armrest must be down for the pass-through door to open. T o release the pass-through door , move the release lever up. T o close the door , r[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Power Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriousl[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Express-Down Window This feature is on the front windows. Press the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. T o stop the window as it is lowering, press down briefly on the switch again. Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): The rear window lockout button is located on th[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Arming with the Power Lock Switch The alarm system will arm when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition. The alarm system will not arm if the truck is open when you use either power lock switch to lock the doors. Arming w[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be not damaged, t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Starting and Operating Y our V ehicle New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow , for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make fu[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 This position locks the ignition. It also locks the transmission and steering column. This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 . Clock . Power Windows . Sunroof (if equipped) Power to these accessories works up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. The instrument panel cluster lights stay on for a few seconds, then will go out. Once the driver door is opened, the power shuts off to these accessories. The vehi[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 ST ART for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. W ait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator . If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears the extra gasoline from [...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts, and prevent damage. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for [...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. T o rock the vehicle back and forth to get o[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 3 (Third) without using the brakes. Y ou can use 2 (Second) on hills. It can help control vehicle speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in 2 (Second) for [...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. When you lift your foot off the parking brake pedal, the pedal will follow your foot to the released position. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and caus[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4. T urn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF . 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. T[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Console Shift If the console shifter cannot be moved out of P (Park) 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions on page 3 ‑ 18 for more information. 3. Let up on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way i[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may bloc[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W ARNING: (Continued) death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 3 ‑ 28 . { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with th[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Compass Calibration Press and hold O to activate the compass calibration mode. CAL displays in the compass window on the mirror . If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Int[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver's door armrest. T o adjust the mirror: 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the driver or passenger side mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has memory mirrors, the outside mirrors have park tilt mirrors . This feature tilts the driver's side and passenger side mirror to a factory programmed position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature may be useful in allowing you to view the curb wh[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are us[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “ Park Assist ” under DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 41 for more information. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly SERVICE P ARK ASSIST : If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer to [...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, amber SBZA displays will light up in the side mirrors. This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, always check the SBZA display , check the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for v[...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 vehicle has been detected on the same side, the SBZA display will flash to give you extra warning not to change lanes. SBZA displays do not come on while the vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. At speeds greater then 20 mph (32 km/h), SBZA displays may come on when a vehicle you hav[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in the DIC: SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: This message indicates that the driver has turned the system off. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNA V AILABLE: This message indicates that the SBZA system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and canno[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Lane Departure W arning (LDW) The vehicle may have a Lane Departure W arning (LDW) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system does not steer the vehicle and is only an aid to help you stay in your driving lane. The LDW system may [...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 How the System Works LDW uses a camera located between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield to detect the lane markings. @ (Lane Departure W arning): T o turn LDW on and off, press the LDW control, located by the exterior headlamp control. An indicator on the control will light to indica[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 LDW Error Message SERVICE LANE DEP ARTURE SYSTEM: This message may appear in the DIC to indicate that LDW is not working properly . If this message remains on after continued driving, the system needs service. T ake your vehicle to your dealer . LANE DEP ARTURE SYSTEM UNA V AILABLE : This message[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter . Because of the steps involved, it may b[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, compl[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so rea[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip [...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: . When a switch is in the up position, write “ Left. ” . When a switch is in the down position, write “ Right. ” . If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “ Middle. ” The switch settings wr[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected butto[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up the glove box handle to open it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box. Cupholders There are cupholders located in the full floor console, or in the front of the center seat console. Cupholders are also located in the rear armrest. Slide the cover back to ac[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Floor Mats { W ARNING: If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury . Make sure th[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks. 2. Reinstall the floor mat by lining up the openings in the floor mat over the hooks and push it down into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not inte[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o close the sunroof, press the front of the driver side switch to the second detent position, and release. T o vent the sunroof press and hold the back of the passenger side switch until the vent reaches the desired position. Press the front of the passenger side switch to close the sunroof. If[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ........ ........... ..... 4-3 Hazard W arning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 T ilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 4 Instrument Panel Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Brake System W arning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Instrument Panel Overview Hazard W arning Flashers The hazard warning flashers let you warn others that you have a problem. The hazard warning flasher button is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. | : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. P[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Power Tilt Wheel and T elescopic Steering Column For vehicles with a power tilt control, it is located on the left hand side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel, push the control up, down, forward or backward. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Heated Steering Wheel [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. For vehicles with the side blind zone alert system, an arrow in the outside mirror flashes when the turn signal is used. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 ‑ 34 for[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to flash-to-pass. If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the high-beam headlamps will[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Windshield W asher { W ARNING: In freezing weather , do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. J (W asher Fluid): Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever ,[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise control on or off. The indicator is lit when cruise control is on. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to acc[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . T o increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button. Each time this is done[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . T aillamps . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: O [...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers are turned on and have completed eight wipe cycles within four minutes. When the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF , the wiper-activated headlamps immediately turn off. The wiper-activated he[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fog Lamps The fog lamps button is on the exterior lamps control to the left of the steering column. # (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light comes on in the instrument panel cluster when the fog lamps are in use. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 ‑ 27 . The ignition mu[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 by pressing the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter , turning the ignition key to ON/RUN or activating the power door locks. Delayed Entry Lighting The interior lamps will turn on if you open the door when it is dark enough outside. When you close the door with the ignition off, t[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle may have up to three power outlets depending on the type of front seat installed. If the vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, there are [...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Ashtray(s) Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray , hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray . For vehicles without the floor console, pull the tray located below the cli[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Operation ( (Off): T urns the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor . The airflow direction and temperature can be adjusted. T emperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature. 9 (Fan Control): T[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 On hot days during the vehicle's initial start-up, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently . For quicker cool down on hot days, do the following: [...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defogger is on. See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 3 ‑ 32 for more information. Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window [...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic Fan): When AUTO is selected on the fan control, the system automatically adjusts the fan speed. If the OnStar ® system is activated when this position is selected, the fan speed will lower . AUTO (Automatic Mode) 1. T urn the fan control to AUTO. 2. T urn the [...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 air by pressing the outside air button. The next time AUTO fan or mode is selected, it will reset back to AUTO operation. Manual Operation 9 (Off): Turns the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor . The airflow direction and temperature can b[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off and override the automatic system. An indicator light below the button comes on to show that this mode is on. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air , so a small amount of water might drip under the vehic[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 There is also an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperatu[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Outlet Adjustment Use the levers, located in the middle of the front outlets, to change the direction of the airflow . Use the thumbwheel located between the outlets to turn them on and off. If the vehicle has rear seat outlets, adjust the direction of the airflow using the lever in the center of[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. T o remove the air filter , insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin holding the air filter in place. Gently remove the air filter and any loose debris that may be inside the air filter compartment. 4. I[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury . W arning lights come on when there might be [...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Instrument Panel Cluster English Super Model Shown, Metric and Base Similar 4-27[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers. This vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer . If the vehicle needs a new odometer i[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a brief[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 65 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator . United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag sta[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ST ART , but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on whi[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is set. The light will stay on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. { W ARNING: The brake system might [...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T raction Control System (TCS) W arning Light The T raction Control System (TCS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. When the system is active, the light [...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 the StabiliT rak system and the vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on and the SERVICE ST ABILITRAK message appears on the DIC, the system will not assist with controlling the vehicle. When the system is active, the light will flash while the system is assisting with controlling [...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens pull over and turn of f the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 6 ‑ 35 for more information. Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine [...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. . Avoid hard accelerations. . Avoid steep uphill grades. . If towing a trailer , reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. [...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is under the[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly . The vehicle cou[...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuel Gauge English Metric The fuel gauge shows about how much fuel is in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge works only when the ignition is on. When the indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning band, the low fuel warnin[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The bottom line of the DIC shows the shift lever position indicator . See Automatic T ransmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 22 for more information. If your vehicle's DIC has thes[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T rip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (T rip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). T rip A and T rip B Press the trip/[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See “ FUEL LEVEL LOW ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 47 for more information. A verage Economy Press the trip/fuel button until A VG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liter[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Remember , you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. T o reset the engine oil lif[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. Change Compass Zone Y our vehicle may have this feature. T o change the compass zone through the DIC, see DIC Compass on page 4 ‑ 45 [...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displa[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CALIBRA TE COMP ASS displays. 3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration. 4. The DIC will display CALIBRA TING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when service is required for the vehicle. See your dealer . See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 17 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 for more information. Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING. That mus[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the[...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur . If a low oil pressure warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of[...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning) SYSTEM This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working. Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency . SERVICE AI[...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 SERVICE P ARK ASSIST If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) on page 3 ‑ 33 for more information. See your dealer for[...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The vehicle usually restarts; however , you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer on page 3 ‑ 16 for more information. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this mes[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 SPEED LIMITED TO XXX MPH (km/h) This message displays when your vehicle speed is limited to 128 km/h (80 mph) because the vehicle detects a problem in the speed variable assist steering, magnetic ride control, or automatic leveling control systems. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer . ST A[...]

Black plate (55,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires is low . This message also displays LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FR T (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), or RIGHT RR (right rear) [...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays as a reminder to turn off the turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than about 1.2 km (0.75 mile) with a turn signal on. See T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . This message displays and a chime sounds only when the ignition is in ON/RU[...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLA Y IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set. This feature allows you to change the language in which the DIC messages appear[...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3 ‑ 10 for more information. Press the customi[...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the veh[...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF . Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display . Press the set/[...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following[...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display . Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: DOOR BUTTON ONL Y : No automatic seat exit recall will occur . [...]

Black plate (63,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. MEMOR Y SEA T RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote mem[...]

Black plate (64,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 EXIT FEA TURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the FEA TURE SETTINGS menu. Press the customization button until FEA TURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing the customization button again will retu[...]

Black plate (65,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 5 ?[...]

Black plate (66,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The date does not automatically display . T o see the date press H while the radio is on. The date with display times out after a few seconds and goes back to the normal radio and time display . T o change the time default setting from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change the date default setting from[...]

Black plate (67,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Radio Data System (RDS) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-R[...]

Black plate (68,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Press the softkey under the ON tab on the radio display . If 4 is pressed and the song title or artist information is longer than what can be displayed, the extra information will page every three seconds when Auto T ext is activated. Finding a Station BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or [...]

Black plate (69,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Storing a Radio Station Drivers are encouraged to set up radio station favorites while the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to favorite stations using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel controls. See Defensive Driving on page 5 ‑ 2 . F A V (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can b[...]

Black plate (70,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The radio may be capable of adjusting bass, midrange, or treble to the middle position by pressing the softkey below the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for more than two seconds. The radio beeps once and the level adjusts to the middle position. The radio may also be capable of adjusting all tone and spe[...]

Black plate (71,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4. T o go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category , do one of the following: . T urn the f knob . . Press the softkeys below the right or left arrows on the radio display . . Press either of the © SEEK or ¨ SEEK buttons. 5. T o exit the category search mode, press[...]

Black plate (72,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4 ‑ 81 later in this section for further detail. Loading a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD begins playing. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As each new track starts to[...]

Black plate (73,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message showing the track number displays when a CD is in the player . Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player . If a port[...]

Black plate (74,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a CD. Labels could get caught ijn the CD player . Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player . Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inser[...]

Black plate (75,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 USB Support The USB connector is located on the front of the radio and uses the USB 2.0 standard. USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Portable USB Hard Drives . Fifth generation or later iPod . First , Second, or Third generation iPod nano . iPod touch . iPod classic Make sure the iPod has[...]

Black plate (76,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 . AAC files stored on an iPod. . F A T16 . F A T32 Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder . Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root directory of a CD display as F1 ROOT . Empty Folder Folders t[...]

Black plate (77,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Playing a CD-R or CD-RW MP3 f (T une): Turn to select MP3 files on the CD currently playing. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next tr[...]

Black plate (78,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab. 2. Press one of the softkeys below the album tab from the sort screen. 3. Press the softkey below the back tab to return to the main music navigator screen. The album name displays on the [...]

Black plate (79,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release s REV to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release FWD to resume [...]

Black plate (80,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers T o select files: 1. Press the softkey below h . 2. T urn f to scroll through the list of menus.[...]

Black plate (81,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Shuffle Functionality T o use Shuffle: Press the softkey below > , 2 , < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder . > (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage dev[...]

Black plate (82,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www .xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www .xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. CA T Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category . The system is working properly[...]

Black plate (83,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The[...]

Black plate (84,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth ” . 3. Say “ Pair ” . The system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit PIN number . The PIN number is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair . For help with th[...]

Black plate (85,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Connecting to a Different Phone T o connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to use this command several times[...]

Black plate (86,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “ Store ” , and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number . [...]

Black plate (87,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Using the “ Digit Dial ” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at [...]

Black plate (88,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press b g to link all the callers together . Ending a Call Press c x to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on[...]

Black plate (89,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Say “ V oice ” . The system responds “ OK, accessing <phone name> ” . . The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and [...]

Black plate (90,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Audio Steering Wheel Controls V ehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / x (Next / Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to [...]

Black plate (91,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Press and release w or x to scroll up or down the list. . T o select a folder , press and hold w , or press ¨ when the folder is highlighted. . T o go back further in the folder list, press and hold x . Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (V ehicles with a Navigation Sys[...]

Black plate (92,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 For vehicles with a navigation system: 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode, a station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. 2. T o stop the SCAN function, press ¨ again. While listening to a CD/DVD, press and hold ¨ to quickly mo[...]

Black plate (93,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Backglass Antenna The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger , located in the rear window . Make sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with radio rec[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 D r u n k D r i v i n g ... ................................ 5 - 2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 12 . { W ARNING: Assume that other road users (pedes[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research s[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the eng[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 StabiliT rak ® System The vehicle has a StabiliTrak system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's [...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The TCS and StabiliTrak ® light will flash when the system is limiting wheel spin. The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. See T raction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 33 for more information. If the vehicle is in cruise control when TCS begins t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Adding non ‐ dealer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6 ‑ 3 for more information. Magnetic Ride Control ™ The vehicle may have Magnetic Ride Control that automatically adjusts the ride of the vehicle. The controller receives inpu[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straig[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. T o reduce the risk of danger while passing: . Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait. . W atch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines t[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Y ou may not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is s[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water . { W ARNING: Wet brakes can caus[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Before Leaving on a Long T rip T o prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? . Wiper Blades: In good shape? . Fuel, Engine[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Go[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain [...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . T urn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . .[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Loading the V ehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry . T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry , the T ire and Loading Information label and the V ehicle Certification label. { W ARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than th[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The T ire and Loading Information label also lists the tire size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation, see Tires on page 6 ‑ 56 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 . There is also import[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Example 1 Item Description T otal A Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Item Description T otal A Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weigh[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Example 3 Item Description T otal A Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's T ire and Loading Information label for specific info[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) for either the front or rear axle. If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. { W ARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gr[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T owing T owing Y our V ehicle T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 . T o tow the vehicle behind anoth[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Dinghy T owing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all fo[...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 5. Remove the key from the ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly . 7. Release the parking brake. T owing a T railer { W ARNING: The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly . For example, if the trailer is too[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Pulling A T railer Here are some important points: . There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or pro[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Weight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the [...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Certification/T ire label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 18 . Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, including the[...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now [...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer The arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer , the arrows on the instrument[...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: . start the engine, . shift into a gear , and . release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Ma[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ......... ........................... ......... 6-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Perchlorate Materials R e q u i r e m e n t s ....[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-70 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-73 Uniform T ire Quality Grading . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non ‐ dealer/non ‐ retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affec[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 2 ‑ 70 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 ‑ 12 . Adding [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6 ‑ 8 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6 ‑ 6 . Gaso[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from form[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6 ‑ 6 . We encourage the use of E8[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more often when using E85 than when you are using gasoline. See Filling the T ank on page 6 ‑ 10 . Notice: Some additives are not compatible with E85 fuel and can harm the vehicle's fuel system. Do not ad[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Filling the T ank { W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do no[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o 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 . { W ARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you ope[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid injury to you and others: . Di[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Hood Release T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located next to the parking brake pedal near the floor . 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the secondary hood release to the right. The hood latch is located under the hood, near the center , a[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 6-14[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 A. Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 ‑ 106 . B. Remote Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 44 . C. Windshield W asher Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding W asher Fluid ” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ‑ 38 . D. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank. See Cooling System[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 When you open the hood on the 4.6L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 6-16[...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 A. Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 ‑ 106 . B. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 44 . C. Windshield W asher Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding W asher Fluid ” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 ‑ 38 . D. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling [...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 14 for the location of the engine oil dip[...]

Black plate (19,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add one liter/quart of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity , see Capacities and Specificat[...]

Black plate (20,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos ™ certification mark. Oils meeting the requirements of your vehicle should have the dexos ™ certification ma[...]

Black plate (21,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W ‐ 30, 10W ‐ 40, or 20W-50. Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used.[...]

Black plate (22,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicate[...]

Black plate (23,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 14 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter . When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,[...]

Black plate (24,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o reinstall the cover: 1. Align the two hinges located on the inboard side of the cover . 2. Push the cover slightly down and towards the engine to engage the tabs in the hinges and align the two screws. 3. T ighten the two screws on the top of the engine air cleaner/filter cover . { W ARNING: [...]

Black plate (25,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W ait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: . When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). . At high speed for quite a while. . In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather . . While pulling a trailer . T o get the right reading, the fl[...]

Black plate (26,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3.9L V6 Engine 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . How to Add Automatic T ransmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to d[...]

Black plate (27,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid (4.6L Engine) For the 4.6L V8 engine, it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer service department and have it repaired as soo[...]

Black plate (28,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4.6L Engine A. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans { W ARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: [...]

Black plate (29,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine) The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add cool[...]

Black plate (30,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant [...]

Black plate (31,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pres[...]

Black plate (32,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 What to Use { W ARNING: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wro[...]

Black plate (33,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark when the engine is cold. The coolant level should be above the FULL COLD mark under normal operating conditions. If it is not, you may have a leak in[...]

Black plate (34,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { W ARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling syst[...]

Black plate (35,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD FILL line. 5. Install the coolant recovery tank cap and the pressure cap. After a day or two of driving, when the engine is cold, check the coolant level in the recovery tank. If it is low , refill it to the COLD FILL line. If the coolant in the [...]

Black plate (36,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment { W ARNING: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. T urn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until t[...]

Black plate (37,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 vehicle distance from the car in front of you. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally . If the warning continues, pull over , stop, and park the vehicle right away . If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still dis[...]

Black plate (38,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 How to Check Power Steering Fluid T o check the power steering fluid: 1. T urn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Remo[...]

Black plate (39,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer . It can damage the windshield washer system and [...]

Black plate (40,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 8 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir . { W ARNING: With the wrong kin[...]

Black plate (41,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly[...]

Black plate (42,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. { DANGER: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. W ash hands after hand[...]

Black plate (43,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o be sure the vent hose (A) is properly attached, the vent hose connectors (B) must be securely reattached to the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery and the vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to the floor pan (E). V ehicle Storage { W ARNING: Batteries have acid that can burn y[...]

Black plate (44,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 6 ‑ 42 . If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNING: Batteries ca[...]

Black plate (45,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty . Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug u[...]

Black plate (46,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 { W ARNING: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have be[...]

Black plate (47,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( − ) cable does not go to the dead ba[...]

Black plate (48,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the positive (+) remote terminal cover to its original position. Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. Th[...]

Black plate (49,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 ‑ 13 for more information. 2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the low ‐ beam headlamp. 3. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the low ‐ beam headlamp. 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward ([...]

Black plate (50,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly . The adjustment screw can be turned with a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver . 8. T urn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. T urn it clockwise or co[...]

Black plate (51,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 ‑ 54 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. [...]

Black plate (52,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 5. Remove the three hex nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. 6. Pull the taillamp assembly straight out. 7. T urn 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. [...]

Black plate (53,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T aillamps and Back-Up Lamps A. T aillamp B. Back-up Lamp T o replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up lamp bulb: 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . 2. Remove the three fasteners from the trunk trim. 3. Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs. 4. T urn the bulb socket counterc[...]

Black plate (54,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 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. License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the license plate. 2. Reach up throug[...]

Black plate (55,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. T urn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY with the engine off. 2. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 3. Squeeze the tabs on each side of the wiper blade assembly and slide the assembly off the end of the wiper arm. 4. Replace the blade [...]

Black plate (56,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufact urer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ARNING: . P[...]

Black plate (57,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to defin[...]

Black plate (58,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following DOT (Department of T ransportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, a[...]

Black plate (59,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 (B) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (C) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of T ransportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant[...]

Black plate (60,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurem ents. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. (D) Construction Code[...]

Black plate (61,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code includes the T ire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the t[...]

Black plate (62,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 and Loadin[...]

Black plate (63,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Inflation - Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under ‐ inflation or over ‐ inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under ‐ inflation), you can get the following: . Tir[...]

Black plate (64,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under ‐ inflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold[...]

Black plate (65,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also bee[...]

Black plate (66,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 18 . At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information C[...]

Black plate (67,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warn[...]

Black plate (68,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/ wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall. T o decrease air-pressure out of a tire you c[...]

Black plate (69,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 ‑ 70 for more information. Always remove the tires if any of the following statements are true: . Y [...]

Black plate (70,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 63 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 18 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operati[...]

Black plate (71,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The rubber in tires ages over time, even if they are not being used. This is also true for the spare tire, if your vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast this aging takes place, including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. T ires will typically nee[...]

Black plate (72,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four . This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new . Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Insp[...]

Black plate (73,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If you must replace your vehicle's tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number , make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias ‐ belted tires) as your vehicle's original tires. V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring [...]

Black plate (74,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway [...]

Black plate (75,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor t[...]

Black plate (76,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer i[...]

Black plate (77,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Tire Chains { W ARNING: If your vehicle has P235/55R17, or P245/50R18 size tires, do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. T ire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by th[...]

Black plate (78,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and[...]

Black plate (79,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { W ARNING: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engin[...]

Black plate (80,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: A. On/Off Button B. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) C. Pressure Relief Button D. Pressure Gauge E. Air Only Hose (Black) F . Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Power Plug Tire Sealant Read and follow the[...]

Black plate (81,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to in[...]

Black plate (82,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter , use the cigarette lighter . Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window . 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor . 8. T urn the selector switch (B) clockwise to the Sealant + Air position. 9. Press [...]

Black plate (83,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced. 17. Return the equipment to its[...]

Black plate (84,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) T o use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.[...]

Black plate (85,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor . 8. T urn the selector switch (B) counterclockwise to the Air Only position. 9. Press the on/off (A) button to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only . 10. Inflate the tire to the[...]

Black plate (86,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Remove the plastic cover . 2. Unscrew the connector (B) from the canister (A). 3. Pull up on the canister (A) to remove it. 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer . 5. Push the new can[...]

Black plate (87,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. T urn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . { W ARNING: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip [...]

Black plate (88,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . 2. T urn the center retainer counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover . 4. T urn the retainer that secures the jack and w[...]

Black plate (89,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 87 . 2. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not r[...]

Black plate (90,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 3. T urn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the jack lift head until it fits under the vehicle. T urn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. { W ARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help [...]

Black plate (91,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 5. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. 6. Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire. { W ARNING: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle s[...]

Black plate (92,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 8. Remove all wheel nuts and remove the flat tire. { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel [...]

Black plate (93,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specifi[...]

Black plate (94,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you have put the compact [...]

Black plate (95,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 A. Center Retainer B. Compact Spare T ire Cover C. Retainer D. W asher E. Jack Container F . Spare T ire G. Wheel Wrench H. Jack I. Foam Insert J. Bolt 1. Open the trunk. See T runk on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . 2. Place the foam insert (I) in the trunk compartment. 3. Reinstall the compact spare tire (F) [...]

Black plate (96,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Compact Spare Tire { W ARNING: Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was fully infl[...]

Black plate (97,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery . Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to re[...]

Black plate (98,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Products that remove odors from the vehicle's upholstery and clean the vehicle's glass can be obtained from your dealer . Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle&a[...]

Black plate (99,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary . When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean t[...]

Black plate (100,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrip[...]

Black plate (101,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceed[...]

Black plate (102,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster . Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However , chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary . Use special care with aluminum trim. T o avoid dama[...]

Black plate (103,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Use chrome polish on chr[...]

Black plate (104,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer . Larger areas of finis[...]

Black plate (105,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates [...]

Black plate (106,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Some add-on electrical equipment can [...]

Black plate (107,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuses Usage 1 Engine Control Module (ECM), Crank 2 Fuel Injectors Odd 3 Fuel Injectors Even 4 Air Conditioning Clutch Fuses Usage 5 Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Emission Device 8 T ransmission, Ignition 1 6-107[...]

Black plate (108,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuses Usage 9 Engine Control Module (ECM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 10 Climate Control System, Instrument Panel Cluster Ignition 1 1 1 Airbag System 12 Horn 13 Windshield Wiper 14 Fog Lamps 15 Right High-Beam Headlamp 16 Left High-Beam Headlamp 17 Left Low-Beam Headlamp 18 Right Low-Beam [...]

Black plate (109,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Rear Underseat Fuse Block The rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Notice: If you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short [...]

Black plate (110,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T o reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushion at all, it (Continued) W ARNING: [...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuses Usage 1 Fuel Pump 2 Left Park Lamp 3 Not Used 4 Right Park Lamp Fuses Usage 5 Engine Control Module (ECM)/ T ransmission Control Module (TCM) 6 Memory Module 7 Not Used 6-1 1 1[...]

Black plate (112,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuses Usage 8 Steering Wheel Illumination 9 Front Heated/Cooled Seat Module 10 Run 2 - Heated/Cooled Seats 1 1 Not Used 12 RP A Module 13 P ASS-Key ® III System 14 Unlock/Lock Module 15 Magnetic Ride Control 16 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 17 Sunroof 18 Body Control Module (BCM) Dim 19 Body Cont[...]

Black plate (113,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Fuses Usage 47 Electronic Leveling Control Compressor (J-Case) 48 Blower (J-Case) 49 Not Used Resistor Usage 50 T erminating Resistor Relays Usage 51 Not Used 52 Rear Defogger 53 Electronic Leveling Control Compressor 58 Park Lamps 59 Fuel Pump 60 Not Used 61 Not Used Relays Usage 62 Unlock 63 L[...]

Black plate (114,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 8 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system ref[...]

Black plate (115,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmissions Spark Plug Gap 3.9L V6 Engine M Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 4.6L V8 Engine S Automatic 0.050 in (1.27 mm) 6-1 15[...]

Black plate (116,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2 NOTES 6-1 16[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........................ .... 7-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . As the vehi[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Rotation of New Tires T o maintain ride, handling, and performance of the vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 6 ‑ 69 . Scheduled Maintenance When the Cha[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 . Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. . Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 ‑ 23 . . Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Once a Y ear . Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 6 . . Automatic transmission shiftlock control function check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 6 . . Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 6 . . Parking brake and au[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles . Automatic transmission fluid change (normal service). See Automatic T ransmission Fluid on page 6 ‑ 24 . . Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 0[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Parking Brake and Automatic T ransmission P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021 184, in Canada 89021 186). Automatic T ransmi[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22676970 A1627C Engine Oil Filter 3.9L V6 Engine 89017342 PF6[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.9L V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine 7-1 1[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-12[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-13[...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-14[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) U[...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's sales or service departments. So[...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you. Y ou may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business B[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Online Owner Center Buick Owner Center (U.S.) — www .buickownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more . Store online service and maintenance records . Buick dealer locator f[...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center . Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-832-8425[...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Av . Ejercito Nacional #843 Col. Granada C.P . 1 1520, Mexico, D.F . 01-800-466-0818 Long Distance: 01 1-52-53 29 0818 GM Mo[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Roadside Assistance Program For U.S. ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1 1 12; (T ext T elephone (TTY): 1 ‐ 888 ‐ 889 ‐ 2438) . For Canadian ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800 . Service is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. 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 [...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cann[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle s[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle's designed appearance, durability , and safety[...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully , as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality [...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Remember , if your vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) [...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc., at: www .helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P .O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and w[...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The [...]

Black plate (17,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 OnStar ® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash ‐ like situations. The OnStar T erms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit, at www .onstar .com (U.S.[...]

Black plate (18,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 2 NOTES 8-18[...]

Black plate (1,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 C Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1, 3-29, 4-45 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Fuel . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Cleaning (cont.) W ashing Y our V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102 Climate Control System . . . . [...]

Black plate (5,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41 DIC V ehicle Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 DIC W arnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (6,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Extender , S[...]

Black plate (7,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 G Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Gauges En[...]

Black plate (8,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 K Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Keys . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (9,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Locks Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Power Door[...]

Black plate (10,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Older Children, Res[...]

Black plate (11,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Phone Bluetooth ® ............ ............ ............. ...4 - 8 2 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106 Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Restraint Syst[...]

Black plate (13,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle . . . 6-5 Doing Y our Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (14,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 T aillamps Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Sidemarker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (15,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 T ransmission Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 T ransmission Operation, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 T ransportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 T rip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (16,1) Buick Lucerne Owner Manual - 2011 W W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26 W arnings DIC W arnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Safety and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]