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 ............................................2-11
Door Locks ..................................................2-11
Power Door Locks ........................................2-11
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-12
Automatic Door Lock .....................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-12
Lockout Protection ........................................2-13
Trunk ..........................................................2-14
Windows ........................................................2-17
Power Windows ............................................2-18
Sun Visors ...................................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-20
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-20
PASS-Key
®
III ..............................................2-22
PASS-Key
®
III Operation ...............................2-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-24
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-24
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-24
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-25
Starting the Engine .......................................2-26
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-27
Active Fuel Management™ .............................2-28
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-29
Parking Brake ..............................................2-32
Shifting Into PARK (P) ...................................2-33
Shifting Out of PARK (P) ...............................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-36
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-37
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-37
Mirrors ...........................................................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®
..............2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
............................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-40
Outside Power Heated Mirrors ........................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-40
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1