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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-22

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-12

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-32

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-56

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-72

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . 3-1

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-3

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-8

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 3-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 3-29

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 3-33

Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-40

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 3-47

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-49

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 4-64

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-23

Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-3

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6-5

Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

Bulb Replacement . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-56

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-97

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6-105

Electrical System . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106

Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 6-114

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 7-1

Maintenance Schedule . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 8-13

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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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.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123

Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française

www.helminc.com

Index

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20827774 A First Printing

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Safety Warnings and Symbols

Warning 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.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

WARNING:

{

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Vehicle Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your

owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a

service manual for additional instructions or information.

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Vehicle 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

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Trunk Release . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-6

Memory Features . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Heated Seats . .... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-9

Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Safety Belt . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 1-10

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Mirror Adjustment . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-12

Interior Lighting . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-13

Exterior Lighting . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-13

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-15

Radio(s) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Satellite Radio . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or

USB Port) . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Bluetooth

. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-18

Navigation System . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-18

Cruise Control . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-19

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 1-20

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Power Outlets . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-21

Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

StabiliTrak

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑24.

B. DIC Operation and Displays

on page 4‑41

(If Equipped).

C. Turn 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 System(s) on page 4‑64.

G. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.

H. Trunk Release. See Trunk on page 3‑11.

I. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12.

J. Hood Release on page 6‑13.

K. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

on page 3‑38

(If Equipped).

L. Cruise Control

Heated Steering Wheel

on page 4‑7

on page 4‑4

(If Equipped).

M. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp on page 4‑36.

N. Parking Brake on page 3‑24.

O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

on page 4‑90

(If Equipped).

P. Climate Control System

on page 4‑16

(If Equipped).

Dual Automatic Climate Control System page 4‑19

Q. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6.

StabiliTrak

System on page 5‑6.

R. Front Storage Area on page 3‑47.

S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation

on page 3‑22

T. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15.

U. Glove Box on page 3‑47.

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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 RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.

Press K to unlock the

driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors.

Press

Q to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

Press and hold open the trunk.

L and release to locate the vehicle.

Press

L and hold for more than two seconds to sound

the panic alarm.

L again to cancel the panic alarm.

Press

See Keys (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.

V for approximately one second to

on page 3‑3

and Remote Keyless Entry

Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

/ until the turn signal lamps flash.

hold

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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

To cancel a remote start:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑6.

/ until the parking lamps turn off.

Door Locks

From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter.

From the inside, use the power door lock switches or manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel near the window.

Power Door Locks

On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors.

" (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press

to lock the doors.

For more information, see:

Door Locks on page 3‑8.

Power Door Locks on page 3‑9.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4

Trunk Release

In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release

located to the left of the steering wheel, next to the instrument panel brightness control. Press to open the trunk.

See Trunk on page 3‑11.

V button

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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

page 3‑14

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

Use the horizontal control on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the seat.

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the seat by moving the control up or down.

See Power Seats on page 2‑3.

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Reclining Seatbacks

Lumbar Adjustment

Use the vertical control on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the seatback.

To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑9.

Use the round control on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the lumbar support.

See Power Lumbar operation.

on page 2‑4

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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 driver 2.

S : Recalls the easy exit driver seat and power steering

column positions.

Storing Memory Positions

To save into memory:

1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the power steering column, if equipped.

2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”

To recall the memory positions, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and power steering column, if equipped, will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver.

See Memory Seat and Mirrors information.

on page 2‑7

for more

Easy Exit Positions

The easy exit feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column, if equipped, up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.

S : Press to recall the easy exit positions. The vehicle

must be in P (Park).

See Memory Seat and Mirrors Exit Recall” and “Easy Exit Setup” under DIC Vehicle

Customization

on page 4‑56

on page 2‑7

for more information.

and “Easy

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Heated Seats

Heated and Ventilated 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.

On vehicles with heated and ventilated 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. H : Press to cool the seat and seatback.

For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 2‑6

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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.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

For more information see Head Restraints

page 2‑2

and Power Seats on page 2‑3.

Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑12.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑16.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑24.

Lap Belt on page 2‑30.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑43

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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 will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

United States Canada

See Passenger Sensing System important information.

on page 2‑65

for

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest.

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 located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.

Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.

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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 dimming feature and compass on or off.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑29.

O button, located on the mirror, to turn the

Steering Wheel Adjustment

The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column

For vehicles with a power tilt control, it is located on the left hand side of the steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel, push the control up, down, forward or backward.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

See Tilt Wheel

Telescopic Steering Column

Equipped).

on page 4‑3

or Power Tilt Wheel and

on page 4‑4

(If

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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 steering wheel, completely clockwise to manually turn on these lamps.

Front Reading Lamps

The front reading lamps are located on the headliner. Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.

For more information on interior lighting, see:

Courtesy Lamps on page 4‑12.

Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑12.

Delayed Entry Lighting on page 4‑13.

Delayed Exit Lighting on page 4‑13.

D located on the left side of the

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

P: Turns off the exterior lamps.

AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other

exterior lamps. ;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other

exterior lamps. 2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other

exterior lamps. #: Press to turn on the fog lamps.

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For more information, see:

Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑11.

Fog Lamps on page 4‑12.

Wiper Activated Headlamps on page 4‑11.

9: Turns the wipers off.

J : Press and release this paddle, located at the top

of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wipers

Washer on page 4‑7.

on page 4‑6

and Windshield

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

8: Use for a single wiping cycle.

6 : Delays wiping cycle.

6: Slow wipes. 1: Fast wipes.

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Climate Controls

A. Fan Control

B. Temperature

Control

C. Air Delivery

Mode Control

D. Air

E. Air Conditioning

F. Rear Window

Recirculation

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See Climate Control System (If Equipped).

This system allows the driver and passenger to control the temperature settings separately.

on page 4‑16

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

A. Driver and

Passenger Temperature Controls

B. Fan Control

C. Display

D. Air Delivery

Mode Control

See Dual Automatic Climate Control System

page 4‑19

(If Equipped).

E. Air

Conditioning

F. Outside Air

G. Air Recirculation

H. PASS

I. Rear Window

Defogger

Radio with CD (MP3)

O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to

increase or decrease the volume.

BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.

f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations.

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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 System(s) on page 4‑64.

Storing a Favorite Station

For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM stations.

See Radio(s) on page 4‑66.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for the radio with CD (MP3):

1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.

2. Press

3. Press

O to turn the radio on.

H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY

(hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.

4. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change.

5. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning clockwise or counterclockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock

page 4‑65

Satellite Radio

XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the XM service.

For more information, refer to:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s)

page 4‑66

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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 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or the USB port depending on the audio system.

Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the portable player.

See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑66.

, laptop computers, MP3

Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select

tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod

b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press

again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar systems, if equipped.

c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.

or USB device.

or Bluetooth

e − e : Increases or decreases volume.

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¨ : 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

For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑90.

Bluetooth

For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.

For more information, see Bluetooth

or USB device.

on page 4‑82.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.

See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu.

The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to the left of the instrument panel cluster.

3 : Press to scroll through the trip and fuel displays. T : Press to scroll through the vehicle information

displays.

U : Press to customize the feature settings on your

vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization for more information.

V : Press to reset certain DIC features and to

acknowledge DIC warning messages and clear them from the display.

For more information, see Driver Information Center

(DIC) on page 4‑40.

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Vehicle 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 Volume

Memory Settings

See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑56.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.

T : Press to turn the cruise control on or off.

+ RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.

SET– : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.

[ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without

erasing the set speed from memory.

For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4‑7.

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Lane Departure Warning (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.

The warning symbol cluster, appears green if a lane marking is detected. It changes to amber, flashes, and sounds three chimes if the vehicle crosses a detected land marking and the turn signal is not on.

To turn LDW on and off, press the LDW button, located by the exterior headlamp control.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) more information.

@, located in the instrument panel

on page 3‑38

for

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

For vehicles with this feature, it may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror indicating that it may not be safe to change lanes.

The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).

If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensors, located behind the rear quarter panels, may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. The vehicle does not need service.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) more information.

on page 3‑34

for

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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 system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).

See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

page 3‑33

for more information.

Power Outlets

The 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 two outlets inside the center console storage bin, one accessory power outlet and one USB port outlet. An extra power outlet can be found under the climate control system next to the ashtray.

See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑15.

Universal Remote System

The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.

See Universal Home Remote System

on page 3‑40

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release i in front of the shift lever.

appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑47.

Press and release the button again to turn on traction control.

For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6.

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle has a StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The system cannot be turned off.

For more information, see StabiliTrak

page 5‑6

F illuminates and the

System

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires.

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

will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑65.

on page 5‑18

. The warning light

on page 6‑64

and

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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

complete operating information.

If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑87.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑22.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles 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)

for

use only the unleaded gasoline described under

on page 6‑8

. For all other vehicles,

Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-252-1112

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, minor repair information or towing arrangements.

For more information see Roadside Assistance Program

on page 8‑7

Roadside Assistance and OnStar

If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the Q

button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.

OnStar

OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.

How OnStar Service Works

: This blue button connects you to a specially

trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.

] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help

from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.

X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated

calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.

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