Buick Lucerne 2006 Get To Know Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .6

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMFORT

Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dual-Zone Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ENTERTAINMENT

harman/kardon

Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Premium Audio System . . . . .9

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

CONVENIENCE

Adaptive Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Rainsense™ II Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . .16

Heated Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

StabiliTrak – Stability Control System . . . . . .17

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Resetting the Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .18

Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A. Air Outlets B. Driver Information Center Buttons C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button F. Audio System

G. Climate Controls H. Exterior Lamp Controls I. Instrument Panel Brightness

Control J. Cruise Controls K. Horn

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Lucerne

O P

L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls M.Traction Control Button N. Shift Lever O. Trunk Release Button

P. Glove Box

(inside Glove Box)

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.

The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Tachometer B. Speedometer C. Odometer/Driver Information

Center Display

D. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

E. Fuel Gauge

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Getting to Know Your Lucerne

Vehicle Symbols Driver Information Center

Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.

Air Bag Readiness Light Air Conditioning (A/C) Antilock Brake System Warning

Light Cruise Control Set DIC Trip/Fuel Information Button DIC Vehicle Information Button DIC Personalization Button DIC Set/Reset Button Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) Off Off/On On Rear Window Defogger Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt Reminder Light,

Passenger Security Light Traction Control Off Light

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature customization and vehicle warning messages. The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display. To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position.

The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The DIC buttons provide the following functions:

(Trip/Fuel): Press this button to

scroll through the following trip and fuel information:

• Trip A and Trip B

• Fuel Range (until empty)

• Average Fuel Economy

• Instantaneous Fuel Economy

• Average Speed

(Vehicle Information): Press this

button to scroll through the following vehicle information:

• Oil Life Remaining

• Units (English/Metric)

• Parking Assist (On/Off)

• Reset Tire System

• Calibrate Compass

• Compass Zone

• Relearn Remote Key

(Customization): Press this button

to scroll through the customization settings.

(Set/Reset): Press this button to

reset DIC information while it is displayed or to acknowledge a warning message.

Customization Settings

To customize certain features on your vehicle:

1. Press the (Customization) button on the DIC until Feature Settings is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button to enter the Feature Settings menu.

3. Press the button to scroll through the available features.

4. Press the button to record your selection and move to the next feature.

Vehicle Features that may be customized to your preference include:

• Display Language

• Auto Door Lock

• Auto Door Unlock

• Remote Door Lock

• Remote Door Unlock

• Delay Door Lock

• Exit Lighting

• Approach Lighting

• Chime Volume

• Park Tilt Mirrors

• Easy Exit Seat

• Memory Seat Recall

• Remote Start

• Factory Settings

Warnings and Messages

If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or message will appear on the DIC display.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

If your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) illuminates, or any other warning message appears, you can press the blue OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the condition is and what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Lucerne

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry

Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter provides the following functions:

(Remote Start): This feature can

be used to start the engine from outside the vehicle. (See Adaptive Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press this button when all

doors are closed to immediately lock all the doors. The interior lamps will also turn off.

If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred. If the Delayed Lock feature is enabled and the Lock button is pressed while any door is open, the doors will not lock for approximately 10 seconds.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. Press it again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. The interior lamps will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will illuminate for a set amount of time when the vehicle is unlocked.

(Remote Trunk Release): Press

this button to release the trunk lid.

The trunk may also be opened using the Trunk Release button located inside the glove box. Locking the glove box with your key will also help to secure your vehicle.

(Remote Alarm): Press this button

to sound the alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps will flash for two minutes. Press the button again or turn the ignition key to the Run position to cancel the alarm. The vehicle must be turned off to use the alarm.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Passenger Air Bag Status

Indicator

Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front passenger frontal air bag, and a passenger air bag status indicator located on the overhead console.

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