Buick 2009 Lucerne User Manual
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Tires ..............................................................5-57
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Definitions .....................5-61
Inflation - Tire Pressure .................................5-64
Tire Pressure Monitor System .........................5-65
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....................5-67
Tire Inspection and Rotation ...........................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-71
Buying New Tires .........................................5-72
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-76
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-76
Tire Chains ..................................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-80
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-81
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-86
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-88
Appearance Care ............................................5-89
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-90
Leather .......................................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-92
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-93
Finish Care ..................................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-94
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim ..................................................5-94
Tires ...........................................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-95
Finish Damage .............................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-96
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-97
Electrical System ............................................5-98
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-98
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-98
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................5-98
Underhood Fuse Block ..................................5-98
Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..........................5-101
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-106
Section 5
Service and Appearance Care
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