Buick 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-8
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-12
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Trunk ..........................................................2-13
Windows ........................................................2-15
Power Windows ............................................2-16
Sun Visors ...................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-17
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-18
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-20
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-20
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-21
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-22
Starting the Engine .......................................2-22
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-24
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-25
Parking Brake ..............................................2-27
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-31
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-31
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-32
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-33
Mirrors ...........................................................2-34
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-34
Compass .....................................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-36
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................2-36
Park Tilt Mirrors ............................................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-37
Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-37
Section 2 Features and Controls
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