Tire sealant and compressor kit, Engine oil life system, Fuel e85 (85% ethanol) – Buick 2010 Lucerne User Manual

Page 29: Driving for better fuel economy, Resetting the oil life system

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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 6‑82 for
complete operating information.

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 6‑20.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have the 3.9L V6 engine (VIN Code M)
have a yellow fuel cap and can use either unleaded
gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol
(E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6‑8.
In all other engines, use only the unleaded gasoline
described under 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.

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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

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

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

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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

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Combine several trips into a single trip.

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

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Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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