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Buick 2006 manual

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Customer Assistance and Information Service and Appearance CareSeats and Restraint Systems Index How to Use This ManualCanadian Owners Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle SymbolsPage Page Seats and Restraint Systems Manual Passenger Seat Six-Way Power SeatsFront Seats Driver’s Side Button shown, Passenger’s Side similar Eight-Way Power SeatsHeated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Rear Seats Adjusting the Captain Chairs Forward or RearwardHead Restraints Rear Seat OperationFolding or Reclining the Seatbacks Removing a Captain Chair without a Side Impact Airbag Installing a Captain Chair without a Side Impact Airbag Page Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position Third Row SeatFolding the Seatbacks Removing the Third Row Seat Installing the Third Row SeatPage Safety Belts They Are for Everyone Safety BeltsWhy Safety Belts Work Page Person keeps going until stopped by something. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Lap-Shoulder Belt How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyDriver Position Page Page What is wrong with this? Belt is buckled in the wrong place Belt is over an armrest What is wrong with this? Belt is twisted across the body Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belt Use During PregnancyRight Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt Page Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Page Safety Belt Pretensioners Older Children Safety Belt ExtenderChild Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Page Infants and Young Children Page Page Child Restraint Systems Page How Should I Use a Child Restraint? Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the VehicleSecuring the Child Within the Child Restraint Where to Put the Restraint Lower Anchors Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LatchTop Tether Anchor Top Tether Anchor Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor LocationsLower Anchor Second Row Top Tether AnchorSecond Row Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System Page Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Page Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Page Status Indicator on Page Airbag System Page Page Where Are the Airbags? Page Page When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate?What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? United States Canada Passenger Sensing SystemPage Page Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Checking the Restraint Systems Restraint System CheckReplacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Universal Home Remote System Starting and Operating Your VehicleSection Features and Controls Keys Be sure you have spare keys Remote Keyless Entry SystemRemote Keyless Entry System Operation Page Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle Remote Power Sliding Door OperationBattery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start Remote Start Ready Door Locks Doors and LocksPower Door Locks Sliding Door Delayed Locking Delayed LockingProgrammable Automatic Door Unlock Automatic Door LockLockout Protection Dual Sliding DoorsSliding Door Lock Sliding Door Security Lock Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock Power Sliding Door PSDPSD Activation/Override Deactivation Switch Power Sliding Door PSD SwitchesPassenger PSD Activation Switch Power Sliding Door OperationPage Page Page Resetting the Power Sliding Door Liftgate Page Windows Express-Down Window Power WindowsPower Rear Quarter Windows Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-DeterrentSun Visors Lighted Vanity MirrorArming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arming with the Power Lock SwitchArming with Your Key Arming ConﬁrmationDisarming with Your Key PASS-KeyIIIPASS-KeyIII Operation Page Ignition Positions Starting and Operating Your VehicleNew Vehicle Break-In Starting the Engine Retained Accessory Power RAPTo Use the Engine Coolant Heater Engine Coolant HeaterAutomatic Transaxle Operation Reverse R Use this gear to back up Automatic Overdrive D Warm-Up ShiftPage Parking Brake Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Into Park PTorque Lock Shifting Out of Park PParking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running the Engine While Parked Mirrors Outside Power MirrorsOutside Convex Mirror Outside Heated MirrorsOnStar System OnStar ServicesSafe and Sound Plan OnStar Personal CallingDirections and Connections Plan OnStar Virtual AdvisorUniversal Home Remote System Programming Universal Home Remote Universal Home Remote System OperationPage Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Using Universal Home RemoteGate Operator and Canadian Programming Glove Box Storage AreasCupholders Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote ButtonStorage Bin Overhead Console With RailFloor Console Storage Area Overhead Console Without RailLuggage Carrier Folding TrayConvenience Net Without Rear Convenience Center Convenience Net With Rear Convenience CenterReplacing the Convenience Center Convenience CenterRemoving the Convenience Center Memory Seat Vehicle PersonalizationEasy Exit Seat Instrument Panel Driver Information Center DIC Section Instrument PanelPage Instrument Panel Overview Glove Box. See Glove Box on Other Warning Devices Hazard Warning FlashersHorn Tilt WheelTurn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverFlash-to-Pass Turn Signal On ChimeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Washer Windshield WipersRear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise ControlUsing Cruise Control on Hills Cancelling Cruise ControlExterior Lamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL/ Automatic Headlamp System Wiper Activated HeadlampsHeadlamps on Reminder Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp Interior Lamps ControlEntry Lighting Delayed LightingFront Reading Lamps Exit LightingRear Reading Lamps Cargo LampOverhead Console Switchbank Battery Run-Down ProtectionUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist Urpa Description English Metric How the System WorksWhen the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly Accessory Power OutletsWith your dealer before adding electrical equipment Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating CurrentCigarette Lighter Climate ControlsDual Climate Control System OperationBe turned on for the air conditioning compressor to operate Defogging and Defrosting Operation Tips Outlet AdjustmentRear Window Defogger Rear Climate Control System Rear Air Outlets Decrease Setting Press this button toPassenger Compartment Air Filter Page Page United States version shown, Canada similar Instrument Panel ClusterTrip Odometer Speedometer and Odometer TachometerPassenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt Reminder LightAirbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Page Brake System Warning Light Charging System LightAnti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System TCS Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature GageCheck Engine Light Malfunction Indicator LampIf the Light Is On Steady If the Light is FlashingOil Pressure Light Emissions Inspection and Maintenance ProgramsCruise Control Light Security LightLow Fuel Warning Light Highbeam On LightFuel Gage Driver Information Center DIC Information Button Items DIC Operation and DisplaysDIC Buttons OdometerTime Elapsed Trip a and Trip BFuel Range Average SpeedAverage Fuel Economy Instantaneous Fuel EconomyMenu Button Items BatteryOil Life UnitsPersonalization Uplevel Only LanguageCompass Zone Uplevel Only Compass Calibration Uplevel OnlyPage OFF for Engine Protection DIC Warnings and MessagesALL Wheel Drive Disabled Charging System Failure DRIVER’S Door Ajar Headlamps Suggested KEY FOB Battery LOW Lift Gate Ajar On page 5-15for more information LOW FuelPark Lamps on Passenger Seatbelt is not Fastened Remote Start Disabled Right Rear Turn Lamp OUT Service Brake System Service Traction System Stability Control Active Traction Control OFF DIC Vehicle Personalization Uplevel Only Customization Menu Items Entering the Personal Program MenuINT Interior Lights Keys Removed EXT Exterior Light DelayDelayed Locking Lights and Horn default The exterior lamps Content TheftRemote Start Personalization Menu ItemsReplace KEY Auto Unlock on Exiting the Personal Program Menu Audio SystemsSetting the Time Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD Similar Radio with CDRadio Data System RDS Playing the Radio XM Satellite Radio ServiceFinding a Station Setting Preset StationsAdjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade Setting the Tone Bass/TrebleFinding a Category Station RDS and XM RDS Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Radio MessagesXM Radio Messages XM Radio Messages cont’d Radio Display Condition Action Required Playing a CD Single CD PlayerPage Playing a CDs Six-Disc CD Player Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD Page MP3 Format Using an MP3 CDNo Folder Root DirectoryEmpty Directory or Folder File System and Naming Order of PlayPreprogrammed Playlists Playing an MP3Page Using R Song List Mode Single CD MP3, and Six-Disc CD Page Rear Seat Entertainment System Navigation/Radio SystemCD Messages Parental ControlBefore You Drive HeadphonesWireless Headphones Wired Headphones Battery ReplacementAudio Output Stereo RCA JacksDVD Player Vehicle SpeakersVideo Screen Tr / u Previous and Fast Reverse/Next DVD Player ButtonsPlaying a Disc Remote ControlStopping and Resuming Playback Ejecting a DiscRemote Control Buttons 109 RSE On-Screen Display OSD Menu Problem Recommended Action Tips and Troubleshooting ChartProblem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action Cleaning the Video Screen Cleaning the DVD PlayerDVD Messages DVD DistortionRear Seat Audio RSA Page Audio Steering Wheel Controls Theft-Deterrent FeatureFM Stereo Radio ReceptionCare of Your CDs and DVDs Chime Level AdjustmentCare of the CD and DVD Player Fixed Mast Antenna120 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Driving Your VehicleDefensive Driving Your Driving, the Road, and Your VehicleDrunken Driving Page Page Braking Control of a VehicleAnti-Lock Brake System ABS Braking in Emergencies Using Anti-LockTraction Control System TCS StabiliTrak System Traction Control Operation All-Wheel Drive AWD System Steering Tips Power SteeringSteering Steering in Emergencies Passing Off-Road RecoveryPage Skidding Loss of ControlDriving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City DrivingFreeway Driving Page Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels? Before Leaving on a Long TripHill and Mountain Roads Highway HypnosisPage Also see Tires on Winter DrivingDriving on Snow or Ice If You Are Caught in a Blizzard You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Loading Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutExample Label Tire and Loading Information LabelSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit Example Description Total Example Description Total Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Recreational Vehicle Towing TowingTowing Your Vehicle Dolly Towing Dinghy TowingTowing a Trailer Level ControlIf You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight Weight of the TrailerTwo-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel DriveWeight of the Trailer Tongue Page Hitches Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresSafety Chains Driving with a Trailer Trailer BrakesPassing Following DistanceBacking Up Making TurnsParking on Hills Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerDriving on Grades Trailer Wiring Harness When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a HillMaintenance When Trailer Towing Checking Things Under the Hood Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementCapacities and Speciﬁcations California Proposition 65 Warning ServiceAccessories and Modiﬁcations Fuel Doing Your Own Service WorkAdding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Gasoline OctaneAdditives Gasoline SpeciﬁcationsCalifornia Fuel Filling the Tank Fuels in Foreign CountriesPage Page Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood To open the hood, do the following Hood ReleaseEngine Compartment Overview Page Page Checking Engine Oil Engine OilWhen to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine OilEngine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Inspect the Engine Air Engine Air Cleaner/FilterCleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine AirPage How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle FluidAutomatic Transaxle Fluid Checking the Fluid LevelHow to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid What Engine Coolant to Use Engine CoolantChecking Coolant Adding Coolant Radiator Pressure CapIf Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine OverheatingIf No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5L V6 Engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating ModeCooling System 9L V6 Engine Page How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank Page How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Housing Bypass Tube Page When to Check Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid What to UseAdding Washer Fluid Windshield Washer FluidWhat Washer Fluid to Use Brake Fluid BrakesWhat to Add Brake WearBrake Pedal Travel Brake AdjustmentReplacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage BatteryJump Starting 5L V6 Engine 9L V6 Engine Page Jumper Cable Removal When to Check Lubricant Transfer Case Power Transfer UnitHow to Check Lubricant All-Wheel DriveWhen to Check and Change Lubricant Carrier Assembly-Differential Rear Drive ModuleHeadlamps and Sidemarker Lamps Bulb ReplacementHalogen Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs, do the following Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps DRLExterior Lamp Bulb Number Replacement BulbsWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Passenger P-Metric Tire Example Tire Sidewall LabelingCompact Spare Tire Example Tire Size Tire Terminology and DeﬁnitionsFrom driving. See Inﬂation Tire Pressure on See When It Is Time for New Tires on Inﬂation Tire Pressure When to CheckTire Inspection and Rotation How to CheckWhen It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature aTreadwear Traction AA, A, B, CWheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel ReplacementTemperature A, B, C Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Accessory InﬂatorPage Changing a Flat Tire If a Tire Goes FlatPage Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Page Page Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Page Page Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire Page Page Secondary Latch System Page Storing the Spare Tire Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and ToolsStoring the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive VehiclePage Storing the Tools Compact Spare TireAppearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your VehicleFabric/Carpet Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces LeatherCleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Care of Safety BeltsWeatherstrips Washing Your VehicleWindshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades Finish CareTires Aluminum or Chrome-Plated WheelsSheet Metal Damage Underbody MaintenanceFinish Damage Chemical Paint SpottingDescription Usage Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsVehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation LabelElectrical System Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number VINPower Windows and Other Power Options Headlamp WiringWindshield Wiper Fuses Fuses and Circuit BreakersFuses Usage Relays Usage Underhood Fuse BlockFuse Puller CircuitSpare SpareSpare PLR Case Fuses UsageEngine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap Capacities and SpeciﬁcationsApplication Capacities English Metric Section Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment Maintenance ScheduleUsing the Maintenance Schedule IntroductionPage Service Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance cont’d Additional Required Services Additional Required ServicesMaintenance Footnotes To your engine not covered by your warranty Owner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Fill Engine Oil Level CheckAt Least Once a Year At Least Once a MonthIgnition Transaxle Lock Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System CheckUsage Fluid/Lubricant Underbody Flushing ServiceRecommended Fluids Lubricants DEXRON-VI Automatic Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsMaintenance Record Maintenance RecordMaintenance Record cont’d Maintenance Record cont’d Section Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction ProcedurePage Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Online Owner CenterCustomer Assistance Offices Online Owner Center allows you toOverseas Customer Assistance United States Customer AssistanceCanada Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Program GM Mobility Reimbursement ProgramCanadian Roadside Assistance Dealer Locator ServiceShuttle Service Scheduling Service AppointmentsCourtesy Transportation Transportation OptionsCourtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program InformationVehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Repair Facility Collision Damage RepairCollision Parts If an Accident Occurs Insuring Your VehiclePage Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian GovernmentService Publications Ordering Information Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair ManualOwner’s Information Service BulletinsCurrent and Past Model Order Forms Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern TimeAntenna, XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Audio Systems Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual 119 DVD 119 Page Jump Starting Keyless Entry System Keys 101 OnStar System, see OnStar Manual Steering Fluid Rear Seat Entertainment System Page Shifting Out of Park P Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster DIC Windshield Wiper