Get To Know Guide,Lucerne 2007 A - Buick · 6 Getting to KnowYour Lucerne YourvehicleisequippedwithaPassenger SensingSystemlocatedinthefront passengerseatforthefrontpassenger frontalairbag,andapassengerairbag

Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Lucerne. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features andyour Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .5Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . .5Passenger Air Bag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

COMFORTPower Seat Controls . . . . . . . . .7Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . .8Dual-Zone Climate Controls . .10

ENTERTAINMENTAudio System Features . . . . . .12XM™ Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . .13

CONVENIENCECruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Audio Steering WheelControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Side Blind Zone Alert . . . . . . . .16Lane Departure Warning . . . . .16Ultrasonic Rear ParkAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Rainsense™ II WindshieldWipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCEStabiliTrak – Stability ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . .18Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . .18Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . .19Resetting the Engine Oil LifeSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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A. Air OutletsB. Driver Information Center ButtonsC. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverD. Instrument Panel ClusterE. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonF. Audio SystemG. Climate ControlsH. Exterior Lamp ControlsI. Trunk Release Button

J. Instrument Panel Brightness ControlK. Lane Departure Warning ButtonL. Heated Steering Wheel ButtonM. Cruise ControlsN. HornO. Audio Steering Wheel ControlsP. Traction Control ButtonQ. Shift LeverR. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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DRIVER INFORMATION

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Instrument Panel

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel clusterincludes these key features:A. TachometerB. SpeedometerC. Odometer/Driver Information Center

DisplayD. Engine Coolant Temperature GageE. Lane Departure WarningF. Fuel Gage


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Note: The instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is important toread your Owner Manual and becomefamiliar with the information beingrelayed to you by the lights, gages andindicators, as well as what action canbe taken to ensure safety and toprevent damage.

Instrument Panel Cluster

• Trip A and Trip B• Fuel Range (untilempty)

• Average FuelEconomy

• InstantaneousFuel Economy

• Average Speed

(Trip/Fuel): Press this button toscroll through the following trip and fuelinformation:

(Set/Reset): Press this button to resetDIC information while it is displayed or toacknowledge a warning message.


Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center(DIC) provides vehicle feature customization,

vehicle information, and vehicle warningmessages. The DIC messages will be shownon your instrument panel cluster display. TheDIC buttons are located on the instrumentpanel to the left of the steering wheel. Tooperate the DIC, the ignition switch must bein the Run position.


(Vehicle Information): Press thisbutton to scroll through the following vehicleinformation:• Oil Life Remaining• Units (English/Metric)• Parking Assist• Reset Tire Pressure System• Compass Zone• Compass Calibration• Relearn Remote Key

(Customization): Press this button toscroll through the customization settings.

To program customization settings:1. Place the vehicle in Park (P).2. Press the (Customization) button to

enter the Feature Settings menu andscroll through the available features.

3. Press the (Set/Reset) button toaccess the settings for the feature beingdisplayed.

4. Press the button to scroll through theavailable settings.

5. Press the button to choose thesetting being displayed and move to thenext feature.

Driver Information Center

(Unlock): Press thisbutton to unlock the driver’sdoor. Press it again withinfive seconds to unlock allremaining doors. Theapproach lighting can beprogrammed using the DIC.

(Lock): Press this buttonwhen all doors are closed toimmediately lock all the doors.RKE feedback (light flashand/or horn chirp) can beprogrammed using the DIC.If the Delayed Lock feature isenabled and the Lock buttonis pressed while any door isopen, the doors will not lockfor approximately 10 seconds.

Remote Vehicle Start (if equipped) and Remote Keyless Entry

(Remote Vehicle Start): This featurecan be used to start the engine from outsidethe vehicle. The remote start capability mustbe turned on using the Driver InformationCenter (DIC).To remote start the vehicle:1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.

(Extended remote start transmitterrange is within 195 feet (60 meters) ofthe vehicle.)

2. Press and release the Lock button on thetransmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the RemoteStart button for about four seconds. Whenthe parking lamps flash, release thebutton. The engine will start and theparking lamps will remain on. The enginewill continue running for 10 minutes.

4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute timeextension. Only two consecutive remotestarts are allowed.

When you enter the vehicle after a remotestart, the key must be inserted in the ignitionand turned to the Run position before driving.

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Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle andperform other functions from up to 60 feet (18 m) away from the vehicle.

(Remote TrunkRelease): Press this buttonto release the trunk lid. Thetrunk may also be opened bypressing the Trunk Releasebutton on the left side of theinstrument panel.


(Remote Alarm):Press this button to soundthe alarm. The horn willsound and the headlampswill flash for two minutes.Press the button again orturn the ignition key to theRun position to cancel thealarm. The vehicle must beturned off to use the alarm.

SAFETY & SECURITY


Your vehicle is equipped with a PassengerSensing System located in the frontpassenger seat for the front passengerfrontal air bag, and a passenger air bagstatus indicator located on the overheadconsole.

See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Passenger Air Bag StatusIndicator

Note: It is recommended that children notbe placed in the front passenger seat,even with the Passenger Sensing System.All children should be secured in a rearseat, including an infant riding in arear-facing infant seat, a child riding in aforward-facing child seat and an olderchild riding in a booster seat.

You have one year of OnStar service from thedate you purchased your new vehicle. Yourvehicle comes with the up-level Directions &Connections Plan. Your vehicle has a widevariety of capabilities, from Remote DoorUnlock to Automatic Airbag Notification toHands-Free Calling. And you can get drivingdirections using OnStar Turn-by-TurnNavigation. Live Advisors are available 24hours a day 7 days a week and can provideyou with many of the services listed below.• Turn-by-Turn Navigation• OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic email• Automatic Airbag Notification• Automatic Advanced Crash Notification• Emergency Services• Remote Door Unlock• Cadillac “Did you know” ask vehicle questions• Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance• Hands-Free Calling with 30 calling minutes• Roadside Assistance• Fuel Station Location• Information & Connections services• Virtual Advisor, GPS based Traffic & Weather

For Remote Door Unlock or Stolen VehicleLocation Assistance call 1.888 4ONSTAR(1.888.466.7827). Visit onstar.com oronstar.ca. For more information aboutOnStar refer to the OnStar Owner Guide.

Driving Directions and OnStar Turn-by-Turn NavigationWhether you’re lost or want to get directionsto a location you might not be familiar with,OnStar Advisors can give you driving directions.Some vehicles have the additional ability todeliver directions to you automatically as youdrive by using a system called Turn-by-Turnnavigation. OnStar Advisors can send a plannedroute to your vehicle and as you approachroads you need to take, the turn instructionsplay over your vehicle’s speakers. For moreinformation refer to your OnStar OwnerGuide, or press your OnStar button.


OnStar® (if equipped)

Seat Adjustment: Move this control forwardor rearward to move the seat forward orrearward, and move it up or down to raise orlower the entire seat cushion. Move the frontor rear part of the control up or down to tiltthe seat cushion.

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COMFORT

To adjust the power seats for the driver and front passenger (if equipped), use the power seatcontrols located on the outboard side of the seat.

Lumbar Adjustment (if equipped): Press the frontor rear part of this control to increase or decreaselumbar support. Press the top or bottom part of thiscontrol to raise or lower the position of the support.


Recline Adjustment: Move the top of thiscontrol forward to raise the seatback andmove it rearward to recline the seatback.

Power Seat Controls (if equipped)

(Cooled Seat): Pressthis button to turn the cooledseat on or off.


(Heated Seat andSeatback): Press this buttonto turn the heated seat andseatback on or off.

The memory buttons and heated and cooled seat buttons are located on the driver’s door.


Memory Settings and Heated and Cooled Seats (if equipped)

Memory Recall: Press button 1 or 2 torecall the memory settings programmed forthe driver’s seat, the outside mirrors andthe power tilt wheel and telescoping steeringcolumn (if equipped). The memory seatsetting also can be programmed to berecalled automatically using the DIC.

To save memory settings:1. Adjust the driver’s seat, outside mirrors

and steering wheel to a comfortableposition.

2. Press and hold button 1 until two beepssound.

3. Repeat these steps using button 2 for asecond driver.


Easy Exit Seat:With the vehicle in Park (P), press this buttonto recall the exit position for the driver’s seatand power tilt/telescoping steering wheel(if equipped). The easy exit seat setting alsocan be programmed to be recalledautomatically using the DIC.

Seat Temperature Settings: There are three heated and cooled seat temperature settings(high, medium and low). Continue to press the button to decrease the temperature setting.

(Heated Seatback):Press this button to turn theheated seatback on or off.

Automatic Recall of the Easy Exit SeatThe easy exit seat can be programmed usingthe Driver Information Center (DIC) toautomatically recall the seat exit settingwhen the key is removed from the ignition.

To program the easy exit seat:1. Press the (Customization) button

until Easy Exit Seat appears on the DICdisplay.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button toaccess the feature settings.

3. Press the button to scroll through thesettings of OFF, ON, or NO CHANGE.

4. With your choice displayed, press thebutton to change the setting.

Automatic Recall of the Memory SeatThe memory seat can be programmed usingthe Driver Information Center (DIC) toautomatically recall the memory seat settingwhen the Remote Keyless Entry transmitterUnlock button is pressed. Press the Unlockbutton on the Remote Keyless Entrytransmitter to determine which transmittercorresponds to which memory seat button.

To program the memory seat:1. Press the (Customization) button until

Memory Seat Recall appears on the DICdisplay.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button toaccess the feature settings.

3. Press the button to scroll through thesettings of OFF, ON, or NO CHANGE.

4. With your choice displayed, press thebutton to change the setting.

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Power Tilt Wheel and Telescoping SteeringColumn (if equipped)The control is located on the left side of thesteering column. Move the control up or down totilt the steering wheel in that direction. Move thecontrol forward or rearward to adjust the distancebetween you and the steering wheel.


The dual-zone climate control system can be operated manually or can be set to automaticallyadjust to the individual settings of the driver and front seat passenger.

Dual-Zone Climate Controls (if equipped)

(Off):Turn the fan control to theOff position to turn off theclimate control system.

(Fan): Turn the fancontrol to increase ordecrease fan speed.

Air Conditioning:Press this knob to turnthe air conditioningsystem on or off.

Rear Window Defogger:Press this knob to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off.

Airflow Control: Turn the airflow control to change thedirection of the airflow.

(Vent): Directs air to the instrument panel outlets.

(Bi-Level): Directs air to the instrument panel outletsand floor outlets.

(Floor): Directs air to the floor outlets.

(Defog): Directs air to the windshield, side windowoutlets and floor outlets.

(Defrost): Directs most of the air to the windshieldand some air to the side window outlets.

AUTO (Automatic Mode): In this mode, thesystem automatically adjusts the airflow, fanspeed, air conditioning and recirculation functionsto reach and maintain the set temperature(s).

To set the automatic mode:1. Turn the fan control to the AUTO position.2. Turn the airflow control to the AUTO position.2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable

setting using the temperature buttons.

(Passenger’sTemperatureControls): Pressthe arrow buttonsto increase ordecrease thepassenger’stemperaturesetting.

(Driver’sTemperatureControls):Press thearrow buttonsto increaseor decreasethe driver’stemperaturesetting.

(Outside Air):Press this button to allowoutside air to enter thevehicle.

(Recirculation):Press this button torecirculate inside air andkeep outside air fromentering the vehicle.Recirculation will notfunction in defog ordefrost mode.

PASS (Passenger’sClimate Control):Press this button to turnthe passenger’s climatecontrols on or off.


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CD/AUX: Pressthis button to playa CD instead ofthe radio. Pressthe button againto automaticallysearch for adevice connectedto the auxiliaryinput jack.

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features

While most of the features on your radio will look familiar, the following are some that may be new.

MENU:Press thisbutton todisplay theradiosetupmenu.

(Information):Press this button todisplay additionalinformation related tothe current function.

FAV (Favorite):Press this buttonto go through upto six pages ofany combination(AM, FM or XM,if equipped) ofpreset radiostations. Oneach page, upto six stationsare availableby using thesix pushbuttonsbelow the radiodisplay.

(Tune): Turn this knob to select radiostations or, when a CD is playing, to select atrack or MP3 file.Press the knob to adjust the tone control(bass/treble) or speaker control (balance/fade).

AuxiliaryInput Jack:A portableaudio playercan beconnected tothis jack andplayed overthe vehiclespeakers.

(Power/Volume):Press this knob toturn the system on oroff. Turn the knob toadjust the volume.

EJECT:Press thisbutton once toeject thecurrentlyplaying CD.Press andhold thisbutton toeject all CDs.

(Clock) or LOAD(if equipped): Dependingon equipment, this buttonwill be either the Clock orCD Load button. Press theClock button to adjust theclock; or, if equipped, pressthe Load button to load asingle CD or press andhold the button to loadmultiple CDs.


Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attemptto play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CDplayer, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep theCD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids and debris.

Setting Favorite Radio StationsBefore setting your favorite stations, shift thevehicle into Park (P).

To set up the number of favorite stationpages:1. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.2. Press the pushbutton located below the

FAV 1–6 label on the radio display.3. Select the desired number of favorite

station pages.4. Press the FAV button. You may now begin

storing your favorite stations for thechosen amount of numbered pages.

To store favorite stations:1. Tune to the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to display the page

where the station is to be stored.3. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons

until a beep sounds.4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on

each page.

Setting the Time(excluding Navigation Radio)

To set the time:1. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if

equipped with a six-disc CD player, pressthe MENU button and then press thepushbutton located under the clock optionlabel. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYYlabels will appear on the display.

2. Press the pushbutton under any of thelabels to be changed.

3. Press the pushbutton again or the FWDbutton to increase the numbers. Press theREV button to decrease the numbers.Rotating the (Tune) knob also willincrease or decrease the selected label.

4. Press the Clock or MENU button again toset the currently displayed time and date.To set the time on the Navigation system,see your Navigation manual for additionaloperating instructions.

Note: Choosing to engage in extendedsearching for specific audio stations orsongs by using buttons and knobs — or togive extended attention to entertainmenttasks — can lead you to look away fromthe road frequently or longer than usual.Looking away from the road for prolongedperiods may cause you to miss seeingthings on the road that you need to see.Be sure to keep your eyes on the roadand mind on the drive — and avoidengaging in extended searching forspecific items while driving.

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XM™ Satellite Radio

XM™ Satellite Radio offers more than 170channels of digital-quality sound that goeswherever you go — coast to coast. XMdisplays song title, artist and entertainmentgenre by pressing the (Information) button.After a free three-month trial period,activation and service subscription feesapply. Service is based in the continentalU.S. states and Canada.For more information, visit XM onlineat www.XMradio.com or call1-800-852-XMXM (9696).

(Next): Press the up arrow to go to the next presetradio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next track.

+ (Volume): Press the plus button to increase the volume.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch to AM, FM,XM or CD operation.

(Voice Recognition/ Mute): Press this button tointeract with the OnStar system. Without OnStar, pressthis button to mute the audio system. Press it again toturn on the sound.

(Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next radiostation or, when a CD is playing, to the next track.Press and hold the seek arrow for two seconds to scanradio stations in the selected band or, when a CD isplaying, the tracks of the CD.

– (Volume): Press the minus button to decrease thevolume.(Previous): Press the down arrow to go to the

previous preset radio station or, when a CD is playing,to the previous track.


+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to resume aset speed, or to increase the speed when the system is set.

(Cancel): Press this button to cancel the cruise controlbut retain the set speed in memory. Applying the brakes willalso cancel the cruise control.

(On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control onor off.

– SET (Set): Press this button to set a speed, or to decreasethe speed when the system is set. When the cruise control isset, the cruise light will illuminate on the instrument panelcluster.

CONVENIENCE

Cruise Control and Audio Steering Wheel Controls


The cruise control buttons and some audio controls are located on the steering wheel.

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Automatic Lamp ControlYour vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Lamp Control system, which automatically turnson the headlamps and other exterior lamps, and the instrument panel lights, at night orwhen necessary.The Automatic Lamp Control system’s light sensor is located on top of the instrument panel.To ensure proper system operation, it’s important to avoid placing any objects on or nearthe sensor.The exterior lamps also can be operated manually. The exterior lamp control knobis located on the left side of the instrument panel.

Exterior Lamps

(On/Off):This positionturns off theexterior lamps,excluding theDaytimeRunningLamps.

(ParkingLamps): Thisposition turns onthe parkinglamps, taillampsand instrumentpanel lights.

AUTO (Automatic):This positionautomatically turns onthe Automatic LampControl system.

(Fog Lamps)(if equipped): Pushin the knob to turnon the fog lamps.Push it again to turnoff the fog lamps.

(Headlamps): This positionturns on the headlamps, parkinglamps, taillamps and instrumentpanel lights.



Side Blind Zone Alert(if equipped)

This feature uses a camera mounted on thewindshield near the inside rearview mirror todetect lane markings and alert the driver whenthe vehicle departs from the lane. It operatesonly at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Lane Departure Warning(if equipped)

This featuremay alert youto vehicleslocatedin your sideblind zone.When avehicle is

detected in your blindzone, a display willilluminate in thecorresponding outsidemirror – right or left side.If you activate the turn

signal while a vehicle is detected in yourblind zone, the display will flash.The system is enabled at every vehiclestartup. It can be turned off through theVehicle Information button in the DriverInformation Center (DIC).If the system is not functioning correctly, youmay see a “CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT SYSTEM” message in the DIC, andthe mirror displays will light continuously. Thesensors, located behind the rear quarterpanels, may be blocked by mud, ice, snowor water. Clean the rear quarter panelsand/or the sensors with water spray. Thismessage may also appear while driving inopen areas with no objects to detect. Youmay choose to turn off the system in the DICuntil you are no longer in wide open areas.


The warning symbol, located in theinstrument panel cluster, willappear green if a lane marking isdetected. It will change to amber,

flash and sound three chimes if you cross adetected lane marking without your turnsignal on.

The system is enabled atevery vehicle startup.You can turn it off bypressing the control locatednear the headlamp control.An indicator on the controlwill light when the system

is on. This system may not function if thecamera is obstructed, the windshield is dirtyor the camera cannot distinguish visible lanemarkings. Snow covered roads, brightreflections off pavement or low sun angleinto camera lens are all conditions whichmay not allow the system to function.


This feature uses fourultrasonic sensors on therear bumpers to help youavoid colliding with objectswhen parking the vehicle.

It operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.The rear parking assist display is locatednear the rear window. The lights on thedisplay provide distance information. As thevehicle approaches an object, the number oflights illuminated increases. Low-tonedbeeps also sound from the rear speakerswhen objects are near the rear bumper.Be sure to keep the ultrasonic sensors onthe vehicle’s rear bumper clean to ensureproper operation.The system can be disabled using the DriverInformation Center.


Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist(if equipped)

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The Rainsense™ II windshield wipers use a moisture sensor to automatically operate thewipers when needed, depending on driving conditions and the sensitivity setting. If the systemis left on for long periods, an occasional wipe may occur without any moisture on thewindshield to indicate the system is activated.The headlamps and parking lamps also will be turned on automatically when the Rainsensewipers are active if the exterior lamp control switch is in the AUTO position. The controls for thewindshield wipers are located on the multifunction stalk on the left side of the steering column.

Rainsense™ II Windshield Wipers (if equipped) and Heated WasherFluid (if equipped)

(Washer Fluid):Push the paddle ontop of the multifunctionlever to spray washerfluid on the windshield.

(Sensitivity Setting): Rotatethe control band up to one of thesensitivity levels to activate theRainsense function. The wipersactivate more often as the bandis rotated upward.

(High):Rotate thecontrol bandup to this posi-tion to turn thewipers on theHigh setting.

(Heated WasherFluid): Slide andrelease this switch tostart four automaticheated wash/wipecycles.The firstcycle may take upto 45 seconds tooccur before thewasher fluidis heated. Theremaining cyclesmay take up to 20seconds to occur.The systemdetermines theamount of fluid andactivates the wipers.To cancel anyremaining wash/wipecycles, slide andrelease the switchagain.

(Low):Rotate thecontrol bandup to thisposition to turnthe wipers onthe Lowsetting.

(Off): Rotate the controlband to this position to turnoff the wipers.

(Mist): Rotate thecontrol band down tothis position to turn thewipers on for one wipe.


Note: Turn off theRainsense wipers beforeentering an automaticcar wash to preventwiper damage.

StabiliTrak® is an advanced computer-controlled vehicle stability enhancementsystem that assists with directional controlof the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.It turns on automatically every time you startyour vehicle.When the system senses a discrepancybetween your intended path and the directionthe vehicle is actually traveling, it selectivelyapplies brake pressure at any one of thewheels to help steer the vehicle in thedirection in which you are steering.


StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem (if equipped)

Getting to Know Your Lucerne

The brake assist system monitors theintention of the driver while braking. If thesystem senses that hard/fast pressure hasbeen applied to the brake pedal, the systemwill generate additional pressure, making iteasier to maintain brake application. Whenthis happens, the brake pedal may feeleasier to push. This is normal; just hold thebrake pedal down firmly.


Brake Assist (if equipped)PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Magnetic Ride Control automatically adjuststhe ride of your vehicle through a computerused to control and monitor the suspensionsystem. The computer receives input fromvarious sensors to determine the propersystem response. This provides enhancedcontrol and ride comfort under a variety ofroad conditions.


Magnetic Ride Control(if equipped)

The traction control system limits wheelspin,which is especially useful in slippery roadconditions. You should always leave thesystem on. However, if your vehicle becomesstuck and rocking the vehicle is required, thesystem should be turned off.To turn off the system, press the tractioncontrol button located on the center console.For vehicles without a center console, thebutton is located at the end of the gearshiftlever.


Traction Control

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Tire Pressure Monitor(if equipped)

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when asignificant reduction in pressure occurs inone or more of your vehicle’s tires byilluminating the (low tire pressure)warning light on the instrument panel cluster.The low tire pressure warning light willremain on until you correct the tire pressure.A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message mayalso appear on the DIC (if equipped).Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you must fill the tire to the propertire inflation pressure (just as you must refuelthe vehicle when the low fuel warning lightilluminates). The Tire and LoadingInformation label shows the correct inflationpressure for the tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sittingfor at least three hours or driven no morethan one mile.You can temporarily clear the DIC messageby acknowledging it with your DIC controls.However, at the next vehicle startup, the DICmessage will reappear if the tire pressurehas not been corrected.During cooler conditions, the low tirepressure warning light may appear when thevehicle is first started and then turn off asyou start to drive the vehicle. This could bean early indicator that your tire pressures aregetting low and need to be inflated to theproper pressure.


Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alertyou about low tire pressure, but it doesn’treplace normal monthly tire maintenance.

Resetting the Engine Oil LifeSystem

The Oil Life System calculates engine oil lifebased on vehicle use and displays CHANGEENGINE OIL SOON in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) when it’s necessary to changeyour engine oil and filter. The Oil Life Systemshould be reset to 100% only following an oilchange.

To reset the Oil Life System:1. Turn the key to On, with the engine off.2. Press the (Vehicle Information)

button until the DIC displays ENGINE OILLIFE.

3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)button until 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE isdisplayed.

4. Turn the key to Off.


The recommended fuel for Lucerne modelsequipped with the 3800 V6 engine isunleaded regular fuel.Premium fuel is recommended for Lucernemodels equipped with the Northstar V8engine. Premium fuel enables the NorthstarV8 to provide maximum performance, butunleaded regular fuel may be used with noharmful effects to the engine.


Recommended Fuel


My GMLink

1-800-252-1112TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new Buick vehicle,you are automatically enrolled in the BuickRoadside Assistance program. Thisvalue-added service is intended to provideyou with peace of mind as you drive in thecity or travel the open road.Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free numberis staffed by a team of technically trainedadvisors, who are available 24 hours a day,365 days a year. The advisors can provideminor repair information or makearrangements to tow your vehicle to thenearest Buick dealer.Buick will provide the following services for5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification required)• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty

service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failures arecovered under Buick’s comprehensivewarranty. However, when other services areutilized, our advisors will explain anypayment obligations you might incur.

The Buick Owner Center at My GMLink is acomplimentary service for Buick owners,a one-stop resource to enhance your Buickownership experience. Exclusive memberbenefits include online service reminders,vehicle maintenance tips, online ownermanual, special privileges and more.Sign up today at www.mygmlink.com.

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the followinginformation to the advisor:

• Location of the vehicle

• Telephone number and your location

• Vehicle model, year and color

• Vehicle mileage

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Vehicle license plate numberBuick reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Buick’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar®(if equipped)Push the OnStar button, the vehicle will sendyour GPS location to the OnStar Advisorwho will speak to you, assess your problem,contact Roadside Assistance and relay yourexact location so you get the help you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2007 by GM Corp.

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Get To Know Guide,Lucerne 2007 A - Buick · 6 Getting to KnowYour Lucerne YourvehicleisequippedwithaPassenger SensingSystemlocatedinthefront passengerseatforthefrontpassenger frontalairbag,andapassengerairbag