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- Table of contents
- BOOKMARKS
- Black plate (1,1) 1
- Black plate (2,1) 2
- Canadian Vehicle Owners 3
- Black plate (4,1) 4
- Introduction v 5
- In Brief 7
- Instrument Panel 8
- In Brief 1-3 9
- Initial Drive 10
- Information 10
- Door Locks 11
- Q or K on the Remote 11
- Q : Press to lock the doors 11
- Trunk Release 12
- V on the Remote 12
- Seat Adjustment 12
- In Brief 1-7 13
- Memory Features 14
- In Brief 1-9 15
- Safety Belts 16
- Passenger Sensing 16
- Mirror Adjustment 16
- Steering Wheel 17
- Adjustment 17
- 1-12 In Brief 18
- In Brief 1-13 19
- Climate Controls 20
- In Brief 1-15 21
- Transmission 22
- Vehicle Features 23
- Portable Audio Devices 24
- In Brief 1-19 25
- Navigation System 26
- Driver Information 26
- Center (DIC) 26
- Vehicle Personalization 27
- Ultrasonic Parking Assist 27
- Power Outlets 27
- Overview 28
- High Voltage Safety 29
- Automatic Engine Start/ 30
- Stop Feature 30
- Regenerative Braking 30
- Performance and 31
- Tire Pressure Monitor 32
- Tire Sealant and 32
- Compressor Kit 32
- Engine Oil Life System 32
- Driving for Better Fuel 33
- Roadside Assistance 33
- Q button 34
- Keys, Doors, and 35
- Keys and Locks 36
- Remote Keyless Entry 37
- (RKE) System 37
- (RKE) System Operation 37
- 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows 38
- Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 39
- 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 40
- Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 41
- Remote Vehicle Start 42
- / button will be on the 42
- Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 43
- Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 45
- Vehicle Security 47
- K on the RKE transmitter 48
- K is pressed and the horn 48
- Immobilizer 48
- Immobilizer Operation 48
- Exterior Mirrors 50
- Interior Mirrors 51
- Automatic Dimming 52
- Rearview Mirror 52
- Power Windows 53
- Sun Visors 54
- Rear Window Sunshade 54
- Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 55
- 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows 56
- Seats and 57
- Restraints 57
- Head Restraints 58
- Seats and Restraints 3-3 59
- Front Seats 60
- Power Seat Adjustment 61
- Lumbar Adjustment 61
- Reclining Seatbacks 62
- Memory Seats 63
- 3-8 Seats and Restraints 64
- Seats and Restraints 3-9 65
- Heated and Ventilated 66
- L to heat the seat cushion 66
- {, if equipped, to 66
- Rear Seats 67
- 3-12 Seats and Restraints 68
- How to Wear Safety Belts 70
- Properly 70
- Lap-Shoulder Belt 71
- 3-16 Seats and Restraints 72
- Seats and Restraints 3-17 73
- 3-18 Seats and Restraints 74
- Safety Belt Use During 75
- Pregnancy 75
- Safety Belt Extender 75
- Safety System Check 75
- Safety Belt Care 76
- Replacing Safety Belt 76
- System Parts after a 76
- Airbag System 77
- 3-22 Seats and Restraints 78
- Where Are the Airbags? 79
- When Should an Airbag 80
- Inflate? 80
- What Makes an Airbag 81
- How Does an Airbag 82
- Restrain? 82
- What Will You See after 82
- 3-28 Seats and Restraints 84
- Seats and Restraints 3-29 85
- 3-30 Seats and Restraints 86
- Servicing the 87
- Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 87
- Adding Equipment to the 88
- Airbag System Check 89
- Replacing Airbag System 89
- Parts after a Crash 89
- Child Restraints 90
- Seats and Restraints 3-35 91
- Infants and Young 92
- Children 92
- Seats and Restraints 3-37 93
- 3-38 Seats and Restraints 94
- Child Restraint Systems 95
- 3-40 Seats and Restraints 96
- Where to Put the 97
- Restraint 97
- Lower Anchors and 98
- Tethers for Children 98
- (LATCH System) 98
- Seats and Restraints 3-43 99
- H (Lower Anchor): Seating 100
- Seats and Restraints 3-45 101
- 3-46 Seats and Restraints 102
- Seats and Restraints 3-47 103
- 3-48 Seats and Restraints 104
- Seats and Restraints 3-49 105
- Replacing LATCH System 106
- Parts After a Crash 106
- Securing Child Restraints 106
- (Rear Seat) 106
- Seats and Restraints 3-51 107
- (Front Passenger Seat) 108
- Seats and Restraints 3-53 109
- 3-54 Seats and Restraints 110
- Seats and Restraints 3-55 111
- 3-56 Seats and Restraints 112
- Compartments 113
- Front Storage 114
- Center Console Storage 114
- Additional Storage 115
- Features 115
- 4-4 Storage 116
- Instruments and 117
- Controls 117
- Instruments and Controls 5-3 119
- 5-4 Instruments and Controls 120
- Instruments and Controls 5-5 121
- 5-6 Instruments and Controls 122
- Instruments and Controls 5-7 123
- Warning Lights 124
- Gauges, and 124
- Indicators 124
- Instrument Cluster 125
- 5-10 Instruments and Controls 126
- Speedometer 127
- Odometer 127
- Tachometer 127
- Fuel Gauge 127
- Driver Efficiency Gauge 128
- Engine Coolant 129
- Temperature Gauge 129
- Safety Belt Reminders 130
- Airbag Readiness Light 130
- Passenger Airbag Status 131
- Indicator 131
- Charging System Light 132
- Malfunction 132
- Indicator Lamp 132
- Instruments and Controls 5-17 133
- 5-18 Instruments and Controls 134
- Brake System Warning 135
- Electric Parking Brake 135
- Antilock Brake System 136
- (ABS) Warning Light 136
- Instruments and Controls 5-21 137
- Temperature Warning 138
- Tire Pressure Light 139
- Engine Oil Pressure Light 139
- Low Fuel Warning Light 140
- Security Light 140
- High-Beam On Light 140
- Information Displays 141
- 5-26 Instruments and Controls 142
- Instruments and Controls 5-27 143
- 5-28 Instruments and Controls 144
- Head-Up Display (HUD) 145
- 5-30 Instruments and Controls 146
- « (Up) or ª (Down): Press the 147
- 5-32 Instruments and Controls 148
- Vehicle Messages 149
- Compass Messages 150
- Cruise Control Messages 150
- Door Ajar Messages 150
- Engine Cooling System 151
- Messages 151
- Engine Oil Messages 151
- Engine Power Messages 152
- Fuel System Messages 152
- Key and Lock Messages 152
- Lamp Messages 152
- Object Detection System 153
- Ride Control System 153
- Anti-theft Alarm System 154
- Starting the Vehicle 154
- Tire Messages 155
- Transmission Messages 155
- Personalization 156
- / BACK to move 157
- / BACK to move to the 157
- / BACK to move to 157
- / BACK to 159
- Q on the RKE transmitter 160
- Instruments and Controls 5-45 161
- Universal Remote 162
- Instruments and Controls 5-47 163
- 5-48 Instruments and Controls 164
- Universal Remote System 165
- Operation 165
- 5-50 Instruments and Controls 166
- Lighting 167
- Exterior Lighting 168
- Lighting 6-3 169
- 6-4 Lighting 170
- Fog Lamps 171
- Interior Lighting 172
- Lighting Features 173
- Battery Load 174
- Management 174
- Battery Power Protection 174
- Infotainment 175
- Introduction 176
- Theft-Deterrent Feature 177
- 7-4 Infotainment System 178
- Infotainment System 7-5 179
- 7-6 Infotainment System 180
- Infotainment System 7-7 181
- Overview (Radio with 182
- CD and Touchscreen) 182
- Infotainment System 7-9 183
- / BACK button are used to 184
- / BACK : Press to: 184
- / BACK to delete the last 185
- 7-12 Infotainment System 186
- / BACK button to delete 188
- / BACK button to go 188
- / BACK button to 190
- Infotainment System 7-17 191
- 7-18 Infotainment System 192
- Infotainment System 7-19 193
- 7-20 Infotainment System 194
- Infotainment System 7-21 195
- 7-22 Infotainment System 196
- Satellite Radio 197
- Radio Reception 198
- Backglass Antenna 199
- Audio Players 200
- X to eject a disc from the 201
- 7-28 Infotainment System 202
- CD/DVD Player 203
- 7-30 Infotainment System 204
- Infotainment System 7-31 205
- 7-32 Infotainment System 206
- Infotainment System 7-33 207
- 7-34 Infotainment System 208
- Mass Storage 209
- Media (MEM) 209
- O REC: Press to record music 209
- O REC, then select Record 210
- O REC while recording from 210
- Auxiliary Devices 212
- (Radio with CD) 212
- O knob to adjust the 213
- / BACK button to return 213
- / BACK button to return the 214
- (Radio with CD/DVD 215
- Infotainment System 7-43 217
- (Radio with CD and 218
- Touchscreen) 218
- 7-46 Infotainment System 220
- Rear Seat 221
- 7-48 Infotainment System 222
- O to turn on the headphones 223
- 7-50 Infotainment System 224
- Infotainment System 7-51 225
- 7-52 Infotainment System 226
- Infotainment System 7-53 227
- } 10 (Double Digit Entries) 228
- Infotainment System 7-55 229
- X or MEM/DVD/ 230
- Bluetooth (Overview) 231
- 5 (Phone): Press to enter the 232
- O knob during a call to 232
- Bluetooth (Infotainment 233
- Controls) 233
- 7-60 Infotainment System 234
- 5 twice 235
- Infotainment System 7-63 237
- Bluetooth 238
- (Voice Recognition) 238
- Infotainment System 7-65 239
- 7-66 Infotainment System 240
- 0 / c to ignore a call 241
- 7-68 Infotainment System 242
- Infotainment System 7-69 243
- 7-70 Infotainment System 244
- O knob during a call 245
- 7-72 Infotainment System 246
- Infotainment System 7-73 247
- $ / i button on the 248
- $ / i button on 250
- Infotainment System 7-77 251
- 7-78 Infotainment System 252
- Infotainment System 7-79 253
- 7-80 Infotainment System 254
- Trademarks and 255
- License Agreements 255
- 7-82 Infotainment System 256
- 8-2 Climate Controls 258
- = (Rear Window Defogger): 259
- 8-4 Climate Controls 260
- Climate Controls 8-5 261
- 8-6 Climate Controls 262
- Climate Controls 8-7 263
- / to return to 264
- ( (Heated Steering Wheel): 264
- Air Vents 265
- Maintenance 266
- Driving and 267
- Operating 267
- Driving Information 268
- Defensive Driving 269
- Drunk Driving 269
- Control of a Vehicle 269
- Steering 270
- Off-Road Recovery 271
- Loss of Control 271
- Driving on Wet Roads 272
- Highway Hypnosis 273
- Hill and Mountain Roads 273
- Winter Driving 274
- Driving and Operating 9-9 275
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck 276
- Vehicle Load Limits 276
- Driving and Operating 9-11 277
- 9-12 Driving and Operating 278
- Driving and Operating 9-13 279
- 9-14 Driving and Operating 280
- Starting and 281
- Ignition Positions 282
- (Key Access) 282
- Driving and Operating 9-17 283
- (Keyless Access) 284
- Driving and Operating 9-19 285
- Starting the Engine 286
- Driving and Operating 9-21 287
- 9-22 Driving and Operating 288
- Driving and Operating 9-23 289
- Engine Heater 290
- Retained Accessory 291
- Power (RAP) 291
- Shifting Into Park 291
- Shifting out of Park 292
- Parking over Things 293
- That Burn 293
- Engine Exhaust 294
- Automatic 295
- 9-30 Driving and Operating 296
- Manual Mode 297
- Drive Systems 298
- Antilock Brake 299
- System (ABS) 299
- Parking Brake 300
- Driving and Operating 9-35 301
- Ride Control Systems 302
- Driving and Operating 9-37 303
- 9-38 Driving and Operating 304
- Limited-Slip Differential 305
- Selective Ride Control 305
- Cruise Control 306
- * is pressed, the 307
- Object Detection 308
- Driving and Operating 9-43 309
- Side Blind Zone 310
- Alert (SBZA) 310
- Driving and Operating 9-45 311
- Rear Vision 312
- Camera (RVC) 312
- Driving and Operating 9-47 313
- 9-48 Driving and Operating 314
- Recommended Fuel 315
- 9-50 Driving and Operating 316
- Driving and Operating 9-51 317
- Filling the Tank 318
- Filling a Portable Fuel 319
- Container 319
- General Towing 320
- Driving Characteristics 320
- Driving and Operating 9-55 321
- 9-56 Driving and Operating 322
- Trailer Towing 323
- (Except eAssist) 323
- 9-58 Driving and Operating 324
- Trailer Towing (eAssist) 325
- Towing Equipment 325
- Conversions and 326
- Vehicle Care 327
- 10-2 Vehicle Care 328
- General Information 329
- Vehicle Checks 330
- Vehicle Care 10-5 331
- Engine Compartment Overview 332
- Vehicle Care 10-7 333
- 10-8 Vehicle Care 334
- Engine Oil 335
- 10-10 Vehicle Care 336
- Vehicle Care 10-11 337
- Automatic Transmission 339
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 339
- 10-14 Vehicle Care 340
- Cooling System 341
- Vehicle Care 10-17 343
- 10-18 Vehicle Care 344
- Engine Overheating 345
- Overheated Engine 346
- Protection 346
- Operating Mode 346
- Power Steering Fluid 347
- (2.4L L4 Engine) 347
- (3.6L V6 Engine) 347
- Washer Fluid 348
- Brake Fluid 349
- 10-24 Vehicle Care 350
- Vehicle Care 10-25 351
- Starter Switch Check 352
- Shift Lock Control 352
- Function Check 352
- Ignition Transmission 353
- Lock Check 353
- Park Brake and P (Park) 353
- Mechanism Check 353
- Wiper Blade Replacement 353
- Headlamp Aiming 354
- Vehicle Care 10-29 355
- 10-30 Vehicle Care 356
- Bulb Replacement 357
- Headlamps, Front Turn 358
- Signal and Parking 358
- Taillamps, Turn Signal 359
- Stoplamps, and Back-Up 359
- License Plate Lamp 360
- Electrical System 361
- Fuses and Circuit 362
- Breakers 362
- Engine Compartment 362
- Fuse Block 362
- Vehicle Care 10-37 363
- 10-38 Vehicle Care 364
- Vehicle Care 10-39 365
- Instrument Panel Fuse 366
- Vehicle Care 10-41 367
- Rear Compartment Fuse 368
- Vehicle Care 10-43 369
- Wheels and Tires 370
- Winter Tires 371
- Tire Sidewall Labeling 372
- Vehicle Care 10-47 373
- Tire Designations 374
- Tire Terminology and 375
- Definitions 375
- 10-50 Vehicle Care 376
- Tire Pressure 377
- 10-52 Vehicle Care 378
- Vehicle Care 10-55 381
- 10-56 Vehicle Care 382
- Tire Inspection 383
- Tire Rotation 384
- When It Is Time for 385
- New Tires 385
- Buying New Tires 386
- Different Size Tires and 387
- Uniform Tire Quality 388
- Wheel Alignment and Tire 389
- Wheel Replacement 389
- Tire Chains 390
- If a Tire Goes Flat 390
- Vehicle Care 10-65 391
- 10-66 Vehicle Care 392
- Compressor Kit (With 393
- Pressure Relief Button) 393
- 10-68 Vehicle Care 394
- Vehicle Care 10-69 395
- 10-70 Vehicle Care 396
- Vehicle Care 10-71 397
- 10-72 Vehicle Care 398
- Vehicle Care 10-73 399
- Pressure Deflation 400
- Vehicle Care 10-75 401
- 10-76 Vehicle Care 402
- Vehicle Care 10-77 403
- 10-78 Vehicle Care 404
- Vehicle Care 10-79 405
- 10-80 Vehicle Care 406
- Vehicle Care 10-81 407
- Storing the Tire Sealant 408
- Tire Changing 409
- 10-84 Vehicle Care 410
- Vehicle Care 10-85 411
- 10-86 Vehicle Care 412
- Vehicle Care 10-87 413
- 10-88 Vehicle Care 414
- Compact Spare Tire 415
- Jump Starting 416
- Vehicle Care 10-91 417
- 10-92 Vehicle Care 418
- Jump Starting (On-board 419
- Towing the Vehicle 420
- Recreational Vehicle 421
- 10-96 Vehicle Care 422
- Vehicle Care 10-97 423
- Appearance Care 424
- Vehicle Care 10-99 425
- 10-100 Vehicle Care 426
- Interior Care 427
- 10-102 Vehicle Care 428
- Vehicle Care 10-103 429
- Floor Mats 430
- Service and 431
- 11-2 Service and Maintenance 432
- Schedule 433
- 11-4 Service and Maintenance 434
- Service and Maintenance 11-5 435
- 11-6 Service and Maintenance 436
- Service and Maintenance 11-7 437
- 11-8 Service and Maintenance 438
- Special Application 439
- Services 439
- Additional 440
- Maintenance and Care 440
- Service and Maintenance 11-11 441
- 11-12 Service and Maintenance 442
- Service and Maintenance 11-13 443
- 11-14 Service and Maintenance 444
- Service and Maintenance 11-15 445
- Maintenance Replacement Parts 446
- Maintenance Records 447
- 11-18 Service and Maintenance 448
- Service and Maintenance 11-19 449
- 11-20 Service and Maintenance 450
- Technical Data 451
- Vehicle Data 452
- Technical Data 12-3 453
- Engine Drive Belt Routing 454
- Customer 455
- 13-2 Customer Information 456
- Customer Satisfaction 457
- Procedure (Mexico) 457
- Customer Assistance 458
- Offices (U.S. and Canada) 458
- Offices (Mexico) 459
- Customer Assistance for 460
- Text Telephone (TTY) 460
- Users (U.S. and Canada) 460
- Online Owner Center 460
- Customer Information 13-7 461
- 13-8 Customer Information 462
- Program (Mexico) 463
- 13-10 Customer Information 464
- Customer Information 13-11 465
- Scheduling Service 466
- Appointments (U.S. and 466
- Courtesy Transportation 467
- Program (U.S. and 467
- Collision Damage Repair 468
- (U.S. and Canada) 468
- Customer Information 13-15 469
- Service Publications 470
- Ordering Information 470
- Reporting Safety 471
- Recording and 472
- Event Data Recorders 473
- 13-20 Customer Information 474
- OnStar Overview 475
- OnStar Services 476
- X. System responds: 477
- 14-4 OnStar 478
- OnStar Additional 479
- Q for help with: 480
- Q and ask an Advisor 481
- Q to try the 481
- 14-8 OnStar 482
- INDEX i-1 483
- INDEX i-3 485
- INDEX i-5 487
- Black plate (6,1) 488
- INDEX i-7 489
- Black plate (8,1) 490
- INDEX i-9 491
- Black plate (10,1) 492
- INDEX i-11 493
- Black plate (12,1) 494
- INDEX i-13 495
- Black plate (14,1) 496
Summary of Contents
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instr
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportan
Black plate (44,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchor and Top TetherAnchor LocationsRear SeatI (Top Tether Anchor)
Black plate (45,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45According to accident statistics,children and infants are safer whenprope
Black plate (46,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and Restraintsbut you can install two of them.If you want to do this, install oneLATCH
Black plate (47,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-47lower anchors, secure the childrestraint with the top tether andthe safet
Black plate (48,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and Restraints.If the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restraint
Black plate (49,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-49Head Restraint Removal andReinstallationThe rear outboard head restraints
Black plate (50,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and RestraintsTo reinstall the head restraint:1. Insert the head restraint postsinto th
Black plate (51,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-51Do not secure a child seat in aposition without a top tether anchorif a n
Black plate (52,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-52 Seats and Restraints5. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoulder
Black plate (53,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-53A label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe f
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-5When the engine starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the engin
Black plate (54,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-54 Seats and RestraintsYou will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint inth
Black plate (55,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-556. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoulder
Black plate (56,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-56 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cupholde
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20124-2 StorageFront StoragePull up on the handle (A) and pullthe cover down to open.Center Console Sto
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-3Additional StorageFeaturesConvenience NetUse the convenience net located inthe trunk to
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20124-4 Storage2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Steer
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsTire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39Transmission Messages .
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-3on page 7‑59 or Bluetooth (VoiceRecognition) on page 7‑64 orBluetooth (
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefTrunk ReleaseThe trunk may be opened bypressingV on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) trans
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and Controls3 (Adjustable Interval Wipes):Turn the band up for more frequentwipes o
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5See Backglass Antenna onpage 7‑25 and Satellite RadioAntenna on page 7‑
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and ControlsClock (Without DateDisplay)The infotainment system controlsare used to
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-7Open the protective cover to usethe accessory power outlet.Certain elec
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and ControlsThe power outlet is not designed forthe following equipment, and maynot
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-9Instrument ClusterEnglish Shown, Metric Similar
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and ControlsEnglish eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11SpeedometerThe speedometer shows thevehicle's speed in either ki
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsEnglishWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge indicates about how muc
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13Engine CoolantTemperature GaugeMetricEnglishThis gauge shows the engi
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7Power SeatsTo adjust the seat:.Move the seat forward orrearward by moving thehorizontal
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and ControlsSafety Belt RemindersDriver Safety Belt ReminderLightThere is a drive
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15{WARNINGIf the airbag readiness light stayson after the vehicle is st
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and ControlsCharging System LightThe charging system light comes onbriefly when t
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17Notice: If the vehicle iscontinually driven with this lighton, the em
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and Controls.Check that good quality fuel isused. Poor fuel quality causesthe eng
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19Brake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two hydr
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsFor vehicles with the ElectricParking Brake (EPB), the parkingbrake w
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21Traction Off LightThis light comes on when theTraction Control System
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsCheck the DIC messages todetermine which feature(s) is nolonger funct
Black plate (23,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23Tire Pressure LightFor vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefMemory FeaturesOn vehicles with the memoryfeature, the “1” and “2” buttons onthe outboa
Black plate (24,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsLow Fuel Warning LightThis light, below the fuel gauge,comes on brief
Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25Front Fog Lamp LightFor vehicles with fog lamps, thislight comes on w
Black plate (26,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and ControlsDIC Operation and DisplaysThe DIC has different displayswhich can be
Black plate (27,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27Digital SpeedometerThe speedometer shows how fastthe vehicle is movin
Black plate (28,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsTimerThis display can be used as a timer.To start the timer, press SE
Black plate (29,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29The oil should be changed as soonas possible. See Engine Oil onpage 1
Black plate (30,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and ControlsThe images are projected throughthe HUD lens located on the driversid
Black plate (31,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31The speedometer size is reducedwhen radio, CD information,warnings, o
Black plate (32,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and ControlsEnglish Shown, Metric SimilarFormat Three: This displayincludes much
Black plate (33,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-33If You Cannot See the HUDImage When the Ignition Is On.Is anything co
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9Easy Exit Driver SeatThis feature moves the seatrearward allowing the driver moreroom t
Black plate (34,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsSTEP ON BRAKE TORELEASE PARK BRAKEThis message is displayed if youatt
Black plate (35,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-35TRUNK OPENThis message will display when thetrunk is open. Close the
Black plate (36,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-36 Instruments and ControlsOIL PRESSURE LOW — STOPENGINEThis message displays if low oilpressure
Black plate (37,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-37Object Detection SystemMessagesPARK ASSIST OFFThis message displays w
Black plate (38,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-38 Instruments and ControlsSERVICE TRACTIONCONTROLThis message displays when thereis a problem w
Black plate (39,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-39Tire MessagesTIRE PRESSURE LOW ADDAIR TO TIREOn vehicles with the Tir
Black plate (40,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-40 Instruments and ControlsWindow MessagesOPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVERWINDOWThis message is displayed
Black plate (41,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-41.Remote Start Auto Heated Seats.Remote Start Cooled Seats.Auto Defog.
Black plate (42,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-42 Instruments and ControlsRemote Start Cooled SeatsIf equipped and turned on, thisfeature will
Black plate (43,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-43Park Tilt MirrorsWhen on, both the driver andpassenger mirrors will t
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefSafety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesaf
Black plate (44,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-44 Instruments and ControlsVehicle Locator LightsThis allows the vehicle locator lightsto be tur
Black plate (45,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-45Unlock Feedback (Lights)When on, the exterior lamps willflash when un
Black plate (46,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-46 Instruments and ControlsRemote Left In VehicleThis allows the Remote Left InVehicle reminder
Black plate (47,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-47When programming a garage door,park outside of the garage. Parkdirect
Black plate (48,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-48 Instruments and Controls.If the Universal Remotesystem indicator light blinksrapidly for two
Black plate (49,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-49If you live in Canada, or you arehaving difficulty programming a gate
Black plate (50,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20125-50 Instruments and Controls2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-2Exterior Lamps OffRe
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20126-2 LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp ControlsThe exterior lamp control is locatedon the instr
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3Flash-to-PassTo flash the high beams, pull theturn signal/lane change lever towardyou,
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-11Vehicles with the memory featurecan store a preferred mirror position.See “Memory Sea
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20126-4 LightingWhen it is bright enough outside,the headlamps will turn off or maychange to Daytime Ru
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5The turn and lane‐change signalcan be turned off manually bymoving the lever back to it
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingInterior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlThe brightness of the instrumentpa
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-7The rear reading lamps are locatedin the headliner.Sun Visor LampsThis lamp turns on wh
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20126-8 LightingBattery LoadManagementThe vehicle has Electric PowerManagement (EPM) that estimatesthe
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment SystemRear Seat InfotainmentRear Seat Entertainment(RSE) System . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3Notice: Contact your dealerbefore adding any equipment.Adding audio or commu
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment SystemOverview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ O.Turns the system on or offand adjusts the
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5F. CD/AUX.Selects the CD player oran external audio source.G.g.Radio: Seeks
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefInterior LightingDome LampsThe interior lamps control located inthe overhead console
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemOverview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) A. VOL/ O.Turns the system on or offand
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7E. TUNE/ k.Manually selects radiostations and pausestime shifted content..CD
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment SystemN. / BACK.Menu: Moves onelevel back..Character Input: Deletesthe last charac
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-9A. VOL/ O (Power/Volume)B. FAV (Favorites)C. Buttons 1 to 6D. INFOE. TUNE/kF
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment SystemConfig Setup MenuThe Config setup menu is used forchanging the options for
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-11SubmenusAn arrow on the right‐hand edge ofthe menu indicates that it has a
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment SystemStoring Radio Station PresetsUp to 36 preset stations canbe stored. AM, FM
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13Menu SystemControlsThe Menu knob, SELECT button,and/ BACK button are used
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment SystemSetting a Value1. Turn the Menu knob to changethe current value of the set
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15Adjusting the Fader and Balance1. Press the TONE button.2. Select Fader or
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13Turn the control to the followingpositions:O : Turns off the exterior lamps.The knob
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemSystem SettingsConfiguring the Number ofFavorite PagesTo configure the num
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17RadioAM-FM Radio (Radio withCD/DVD/MEM)Control ButtonsThe buttons used to
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment SystemSeek Tuning (Radio with CD/DVDand MEM)Briefly pressg or l toautomatically
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19Retrieving StationsPress the FAV button to open afavorite page or to switc
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemTUNE/ k : Turn to change theradio station. See “Finding aStation” followin
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21.XM Catagories.RDS.Software Version MenusAudio Cue Options: Audio CueVolum
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment SystemThe stored stations for each listdisplays at the bottom of the screen.The
Black plate (23,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-23The RDS system is always on.When information is broadcast fromthe current
Black plate (24,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemNo Artist Info: The system isworking properly. No artistinformation is ava
Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-25AMThe range for most AM stations isgreater than for FM, especially atnight
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual MRide Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36Cruise Control . . . . .
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-14 In BriefClimate ControlsThe heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controll
Black plate (26,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemSatellite Radio AntennaFor vehicles with XM satellite radioservice, the an
Black plate (27,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-27Loading and Ejecting DiscsTo load a disc:1. Turn the ignition on.2. Insert
Black plate (28,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-28 Infotainment SystemControl Buttons for Radio withCD and DVDThe buttons used to control theCD
Black plate (29,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-29If the CD is not playing correctly, forany other reason, try a knowngood C
Black plate (30,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-30 Infotainment SystemX (Eject): Press to eject the disc.k : Press to pause a CD, DVD‐A,or DVD‐V
Black plate (31,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-31Searching for MP3s on a CDor DVDIt is normal for the search featureto take
Black plate (32,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-32 Infotainment SystemChanging the Audio Stream1. Turn the Menu knob.2. Select Audio Stream.3. S
Black plate (33,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-33.Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RWwith a maximum capacity of700 MB..The Artist/A
Black plate (34,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-34 Infotainment SystemDisc Music MenuPress SELECT to access theDisc music menu.Turn SELECT to sc
Black plate (35,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-35Empty Directory or FolderIf a root directory or folder is emptyor contains
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non‐eAssist VehiclesA. PowerB. Driver Tempe
Black plate (36,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-36 Infotainment SystemRecording from Audio CDsThe infotainment system can recordthe current song
Black plate (37,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-37Stopping the RecordingPressO REC while recording froman MP3/WMA CD or USB
Black plate (38,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-38 Infotainment SystemSaving MEM Tracks asFavoritesFavorites can be saved by pressingand holding
Black plate (39,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-393.5 mm JackConnect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable tothe auxiliary input jack to u
Black plate (40,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-40 Infotainment SystemRepeatTurn the Menu knob and setRepeat to On or Off, then pressthe/ BACK b
Black plate (41,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-41Searching for a TrackIt is normal for the search featureto take some time
Black plate (42,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-42 Infotainment System3.5 mm JackConnect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable tothe auxiliary input jack to u
Black plate (43,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-43Connecting and Controlling aUSB DriveFiles that are not stored in foldersa
Black plate (44,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-44 Infotainment SystemAuxiliary Devices(Radio with CD andTouchscreen)The optional AUX input allo
Black plate (45,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-45USB PortFor vehicles with a USB port, thefollowing devices may be connecte
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefDual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist VehiclesA. PowerB. Driver Temperatu
Black plate (46,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-46 Infotainment SystemConnecting and Controlling aPlaysForSure Device (PFD)or Zune™Connecting a
Black plate (47,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-47Searching for a TrackIt is normal for the search featureto take some time
Black plate (48,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-48 Infotainment SystemBefore DrivingThe RSE is for rear seatpassengers only. The driver cannotsa
Black plate (49,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-49The headphones are used to listento various multi‐media. The wirelessheadp
Black plate (50,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-50 Infotainment SystemAudio/Video (A/V) JacksIf available, the A/V jacks arelocated on the rear
Black plate (51,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-51Audio OutputAudio from the DVD player orauxiliary inputs can be heardthrou
Black plate (52,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-52 Infotainment SystemRemote ControlTo use the remote control, aim it atthe transmitter window a
Black plate (53,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-53z (Display Menu): Press to adjustthe brightness and screen displaymode, an
Black plate (54,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-54 Infotainment SystemAUX (Auxiliary): Press to switchthe video display between theDVD player an
Black plate (55,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-55Tips and Troubleshoo ting ChartProblem Recommended ActionNo power. The ign
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s)VOL/O : Press to turn the systemon and off. Turn to increase
Black plate (56,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-56 Infotainment SystemTips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.)Problem Recommended ActionSometimes
Black plate (57,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-57Cleaning the RSE SeatbackConsoleUse only a clean cloth dampenedwith clean
Black plate (58,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-58 Infotainment SystemVehicles with a Bluetooth systemcan use a Bluetooth‐capable cellphone with
Black plate (59,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-59Other InformationThe Bluetooth®word mark andlogos are owned by the Bluetoo
Black plate (60,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-60 Infotainment SystemPairing a Phone1. Press the CONFIG button.2. Select Phone Settings orBluet
Black plate (61,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-61Making a Call UsingPhone BookFor cell phones that support thephone book fe
Black plate (62,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-62 Infotainment SystemMaking a CallRadio with CD1. Press5 twice.2. Enter the character sequence.
Black plate (63,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-63Conference CallingConference calling and three‐waycalling must be supporte
Black plate (64,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-64 Infotainment SystemBluetooth(Voice Recognition)Using Voice RecognitionTo use voice recognitio
Black plate (65,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-65This name will be used toindicate which phones arepaired and connected to
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-18 In BriefSatellite RadioVehicles with an XM™ satellite radiotuner and a valid XM satellite rad
Black plate (66,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-66 Infotainment SystemDelete: This command is used todelete individual name tags.Delete All Name
Black plate (67,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-67Making a CallCalls can be made using thefollowing commands.Dial or Call: T
Black plate (68,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-68 Infotainment SystemCall WaitingCall waiting must be supported onthe cell phone and enabled by
Black plate (69,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-69Voice Pass-ThruVoice pass‐thru allows access to thevoice recognition comma
Black plate (70,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-70 Infotainment SystemBluetooth(UHP Mexico Only)General InformationVehicles with a UniversalHand
Black plate (71,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-71Noise: The system may notrecognize voice commands if thereis too much back
Black plate (72,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-72 Infotainment System.Only one paired mobile phonecan be connected to the UHPsystem at a time.P
Black plate (73,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-73Connecting to a Different PhoneTo connect to a different pairedmobile phon
Black plate (74,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-74 Infotainment SystemTo make a call using the CallLists menu:1. Press the PHONE button twice,or
Black plate (75,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-75Conference CallingConference calling and three waycalling must be supporte
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-19Steering Wheel ControlsFor vehicles with audio steeringwheel controls, some audio con
Black plate (76,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-76 Infotainment SystemApart from this, the voice controlacknowledges important commandsand will
Black plate (77,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-77Frequently Used CommandsHere is a list of frequently usedcommands:.“Help”:
Black plate (78,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-78 Infotainment SystemExample of a DialogueUser: “Select device.”Voice output: “Please, say a de
Black plate (79,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-79Making a Call Using Name TagWhen the “Call” command is used,a telephone nu
Black plate (80,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-80 Infotainment SystemName tags are speaker-dependent,i.e. only the person who recorded aname ta
Black plate (81,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-81Trademarks andLicense AgreementsManufactured under licenseunder U.S. Paten
Black plate (82,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20127-82 Infotainment System2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsAutomatic Climate ControlSystem . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsAutomatic OperationThe system automatically controlsthe fan speed, air delivery
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-3# (Air Conditioning): Press toturn the air conditioning system onor off. If the
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-20 In BriefRES/+: Move the thumbwheel up tomake the vehicle resume to apreviously set speed or t
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsIf Automatic Operation was set, thefan speed will adjust to maximizeheating or
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5eAssist VehiclesA. PowerB. Driver Temperature ControlC. DefrostD. Fan ControlE.
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate ControlsAutomatic OperationThe system automatically controlsthe fan speed, air delivery
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-70 (Defrost): Clears thewindshield of fog or frost morequickly. Air is directed
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20128-8 Climate ControlsWhen the > indicator light is on, airis recirculated inside the vehicle.If b
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-9maximize heating or cooling. IfManual Operation was set, the fanspeed will be l
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20128-10 Climate ControlsMaintenanceAir IntakeClear away any ice, snow, or leavesfrom the air intake a
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingFuelFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49Recommended
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3{WARNINGTaking your eyes off the road toolong or too often could cause acr
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-21Vehicle PersonalizationSome vehicle features can beprogrammed by using the audiosyste
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingHelpful braking tips to keep in mindinclude:.Keep enough distance betweeny
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-5Curve Tips.Take curves at a reasonablespeed..Reduce speed before entering
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle starts to slide, followthese suggestions:.Ease your foot of
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7Other Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving tip
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and Operating{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdangero
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9Blizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay wit
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and OperatingIf the Vehicle Is StuckSlowly and cautiously spin thewheels to free the
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11{WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Weight
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and OperatingSteps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1. Locate the statement“The combi
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13Example 2A.Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 =453 kg (1,000 lbs).B. S
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-22 In BriefSunroofOn vehicles with a sunroof, theswitches are located on theoverhead console.The
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and OperatingThe GVWR includes the weightof the vehicle, all occupants,fuel, and carg
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15Starting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does notnee
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and OperatingIgnition Positions(Key Access)The ignition switch has four differentposi
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17{WARNINGTurning off the vehicle whilemoving may cause loss of powerassis
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingIgnition Positions(Keyless Access)The vehicle has an electronickeyless i
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19After shifting to N (Neutral),firmly apply the brakes and steerthe vehic
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and OperatingStarting the EngineMove the shift lever to P (Park) orN (Neutral). The e
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-21Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to allow thecranking motor to
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and Operating2. If the engine does not start afterfive to 10 seconds, especially inve
Black plate (23,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23The Engine Will RemainRunning When:.The engine, transmission,or high vol
Black plate (23,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-23This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist(HSA) feature, which may be usefulwhen the vehicl
Black plate (24,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingEngine HeaterThe engine coolant heater,if available, can help in cold we
Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-25{WARNINGPlugging the cord into anungrounded outlet could cause anelectri
Black plate (26,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingLeaving the Vehicle with theEngine Running{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to
Black plate (27,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27If the vehicle has an unchargedbattery or a battery with low voltage,try
Black plate (28,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingEngine Exhaust{WARNINGEngine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO) which
Black plate (29,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatictra
Black plate (30,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and OperatingMake sure the shift lever is fully inP (Park) before starting the engine
Black plate (31,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31Manual Mode: This position isshown on the shift lever as a +/−.It allows
Black plate (32,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingUplevel Display Shown, BaseModel SimilarThe display on the instrument pa
Black plate (33,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33BrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the Antilock BrakeSyste
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs app
Black plate (24,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-24 In BriefAutomatic Engine Start/Stop FeatureVehicles with eAssist have anautomatic engine star
Black plate (34,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingParking BrakeThe vehicle has an Electric ParkingBrake (EPB). The switch
Black plate (35,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35If the parking brake warning light ison, the EPB has detected an errorin
Black plate (36,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingBrake AssistThis vehicle has a brake assistfeature designed to assist th
Black plate (37,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37If there is a problem detected withTCS, SERVICE TRACTIONCONTROL is displ
Black plate (38,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and OperatingStabiliTrak selectively appliesbraking pressure to the vehiclebrakes to
Black plate (39,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39When StabiliTrak is turned off,the system will not assist withdirectiona
Black plate (40,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and OperatingCruise ControlWith cruise control, the vehicle canmaintain a speed of ab
Black plate (41,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-412. Get to the speed desired.3. Move the thumbwheel downtoward SET/− and
Black plate (42,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingEnding Cruise ControlThere are three ways to end cruisecontrol:.To disen
Black plate (43,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43To be detected, objects must be atleast 20 cm (8 in) off the ground andb
Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-25ServiceNever try to do your own service oneAssist components. You can beinjured and t
Black plate (44,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingSide Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA)The vehicle may have a Side BlindZone Alert (
Black plate (45,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45a vehicle you have passed remainsin or drops back into thedetection zone
Black plate (46,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and OperatingSERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT SYSTEM: If this messageappears, both SBZA d
Black plate (47,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-474. Select Rear Camera Options.5. Select Camera. When acheckmark appears
Black plate (48,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-48 Driving and OperatingRear Vision Camera LocationThe camera is located above thelicense plate.
Black plate (49,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-49FuelUse of the recommended fuel isan important part of the propermainten
Black plate (50,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-50 Driving and OperatingIf this occurs, use a gasoline ratedat 87 octane or higher as soon aspos
Black plate (51,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-51regulations. To help keep fuelinjectors and intake valves cleanand avoid
Black plate (52,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-52 Driving and OperatingFilling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can ca
Black plate (53,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-53{WARNINGIf a fire starts while you arerefueling, do not remove thenozzle
Black plate (26,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-26 In BriefTire Pressure MonitorThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).The T
Black plate (54,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-54 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbeen de
Black plate (55,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-55Pulling a TrailerHere are some important points:.There are many laws, in
Black plate (56,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-56 Driving and OperatingMaking TurnsNotice: Making very sharp turnswhile trailering could cause
Black plate (57,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-573. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the brake pedaluntil the c
Black plate (58,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-58 Driving and OperatingSee “Weight of the Trailer Tongue”later in this section for moreinformat
Black plate (59,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-59Total Weight on Your Vehicle'sTiresBe sure the vehicle's tires
Black plate (60,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20129-60 Driving and OperatingConversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not add anyth
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Califor
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemHigh Voltage Devices andWiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3General InformationFor service and parts needs, visityour dealer. You will receive
Black plate (27,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-27Driving for Better FuelEconomyDriving habits can affect fuelmileage. Here are some dr
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService WorkeAssist Vehicles Only{WARNINGNever try to
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the interior hood releasehandle located to the left o
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview2.4L L4 Engine
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑13.B. Engine Cover.C. Engine Cooling Fans (
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle Care3.6L V6 Engine
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑13.B. Power Steering Reservoir andCap. See
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel f
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-11approved certification mark. Thiscertification mark indicates that theoil has be
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer syste
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-13The system is reset when theCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage is off and the REMAINI
Black plate (28,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-28 In BriefRoadside Service and OnStar(U.S. and Canada)If you have an active OnStarsubscription,
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle CareTo inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter:2.4L L4 Engine1. Remove the s
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-15Cooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctworking
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle CareEngine CoolantThe cooling system in the vehicle isfilled with DEX-COOL®enginecoo
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking thecoolant l
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareThe coolant surge tank pressurecap can be removed when thecooling system, includ
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19Engine Overheating2.4L L4 EngineThere is a engine coolanttemperature warning lig
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle Care2.4L L4 EngineIf the engine coolant temperaturewarning light no longer displays,
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21Power Steering Fluid(2.4L L4 Engine)The vehicle has electric powersteering and d
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle CareWasher FluidWhat to UseWhen windshield washer fluid isneeded, be sure to read th
Black plate (23,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23Some driving conditions or climatescan cause a brake squeal when thebrakes are f
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (24,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle Care.A fluid leak in the brakehydraulic system can also causea low fluid level. Have
Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-25BatteryThis vehicle has a standard 12‐voltbattery. Refer to the replacementnumbe
Black plate (26,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle CareStarter Switch Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle could
Black plate (27,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-27Ignition TransmissionLock CheckWhile parked, and with the parkingbrake set, try
Black plate (28,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle CareTo replace the windshield wiperblade:1. Pull the windshield wiperassembly away f
Black plate (29,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29.The vehicle should be fullyassembled and all other workstopped while headlamp a
Black plate (30,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle Care4. At the wall, measure from theground upward (A) to therecorded distance fromSt
Black plate (31,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-319. Make sure that the light from theheadlamp is positioned at thebottom edge of
Black plate (32,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle CareHeadlamps, Front TurnSignal and ParkingLampsBase Headlamp AssemblyThe base model
Black plate (33,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33Uplevel Headlamp AssemblyThe uplevel model vehicle has ahigh intensity discharge
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignitio
Black plate (34,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle CareLicense Plate LampThe license plate lamps for thisvehicle are on the trunk lid.T
Black plate (35,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-35Replacement BulbsExterior LampBulbNumberBack-Up Lamp 921LLDaytime RunningLamp (U
Black plate (36,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle CareHeadlamp WiringAn electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or in
Black plate (37,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37Engine Compartment Fuse BlockThe vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuse
Black plate (38,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareJ-CaseFusesUsage44TransmissionAuxiliary Oil Pump(eAssist)45 Cooling Fan K159 AIR
Black plate (39,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-39Mini Fuses Usage31Passive Entry/Passive StartModule — Battery 1(eAssist)32Body C
Black plate (40,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CareMini Fuses Usage69Regulated VoltageControl Sensor70Ultrasonic ParkingAssist/Side
Black plate (41,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-41Pull the door toward you to releaseit from the hinge.Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Black plate (42,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle CareFuses Usage12Passenger Seat(Circuit Breaker)13Driver Seat (CircuitBreaker)14Diag
Black plate (43,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-43The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3Press the button on the RKEtransmitter to extend the key. Pressthe butt
Black plate (44,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle CareMini Fuses Usage30 Not Used31ElectronicSuspension Control(without eAssist)32Rear
Black plate (45,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45WARNING (Continued).Underinflated tires pose thesame danger as overloadedtires.
Black plate (46,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle CareIf winter tires with a lower speedrating are chosen, never exceed thetire's
Black plate (47,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47(G) Maximum Cold InflationLoad Limit: Maximum loadthat can be carried and themax
Black plate (48,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle Care(G) TPC Spec(Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tires de
Black plate (49,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49Tire Terminology andDefinitionsAir Pressure : The amount ofair inside the tire p
Black plate (50,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle CareIntended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an asymmetrica l tire,that must always fa
Black plate (51,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-51Speed Rating :An alphanumeric code assignedto a tire indicating the maximumspeed
Black plate (52,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle CareOverinflated tires, or tires thathave too much air, canresult in:.Unusual wear..
Black plate (53,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53Tire Pressure MonitorSystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) uses radio and
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and WindowsRKE without Remote Start ShownQ (Lock): Press to lock all doors.The tur
Black plate (54,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle CareFederal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules andwith Industry CanadaStandardsSee
Black plate (55,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-55See Tire Inspection on page 10‑57,Tire Rotation on page 10‑58 andTires on page 1
Black plate (56,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle Care.Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequencie
Black plate (57,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5710. Proceed to the passenger siderear tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 8.11
Black plate (58,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle CareTire RotationTires should be rotated every12 000 km (7,500 mi). SeeMaintenance S
Black plate (59,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-59Lightly coat the center of thewheel hub with wheel bearinggrease after a wheel c
Black plate (60,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle CareBuying New TiresGM has developed and matchedspecific tires for the vehicle. Theo
Black plate (61,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61WARNING (Continued)A tire and/or wheel could failsuddenly and cause a crash.Use
Black plate (62,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the ti
Black plate (63,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braki
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5Keyless Access OperationSome vehicles have a keylessaccess system that
Black plate (64,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle CareReplace wheels, wheel bolts, wheelnuts, or Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS) se
Black plate (65,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-65But if there is ever a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expectand what
Black plate (66,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle Care{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and ro
Black plate (67,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-67Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit (WithPressure Relief Button)System Identification
Black plate (68,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle Care{WARNINGStoring the tire sealant andcompressor kit or otherequipment in the pass
Black plate (69,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-69Using the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit to TemporarilySeal and Inflate aPunctur
Black plate (70,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle Care8. Turn the selector switch (B)clockwise to the Sealant + Airposition.9. Press t
Black plate (71,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7116. If the flat tire was able to inflateto the recommended inflationpressure, re
Black plate (72,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareUsing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit withoutSealant to Inflate a Tire(Not Pu
Black plate (73,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-737. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while using theair compressor.8
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in th
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and WindowsProgramming with a RecognizedTransmitter (Keyless AccessVehicles Only)A
Black plate (74,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle CareRemoval and Installation of theSealant CanisterTo remove the sealant canister:1.
Black plate (75,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-75{WARNINGIdling a vehicle in an enclosedarea with poor ventilation isdangerous. E
Black plate (76,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-76 Vehicle CareThe kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air orAir Only)B. On/Off ButtonC.
Black plate (77,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-77When using the tire sealant andcompressor kit during coldtemperatures, warm the
Black plate (78,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-78 Vehicle Care9. Press the on/off button (B) toturn the tire sealant andcompressor kit on.The
Black plate (79,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7916. If the flat tire was able to inflateto the recommended inflationpressure, re
Black plate (80,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-80 Vehicle CareUsing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit withoutSealant to Inflate a Tire(Not Pu
Black plate (81,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-816. Plug the power plug (H) into theaccessory power outlet in thevehicle. Unplug
Black plate (82,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-82 Vehicle CareThe tire sealant and compressor kithas an accessory adapter located ina compartm
Black plate (83,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-833. Turn the wing nutcounterclockwise to remove it.4. Remove the tire sealant and
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-72. Wait for 10 minutes until theDIC displays PRESS ENGINESTART BUTTON T
Black plate (84,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-84 Vehicle CareRemoving the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire1. Do a safety check beforepr
Black plate (85,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-85{WARNINGGetting under a vehicle when it isjacked up is dangerous. If thevehicle
Black plate (86,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-86 Vehicle Care7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.8. Remove the flat tire.{WARNINGRust or dirt on
Black plate (87,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-87WARNING (Continued)to the proper torque specificationafter replacing. Follow the
Black plate (88,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-88 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat or Spare Tire andTools With a Screw in Fastener1. Turn the wrench
Black plate (89,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-89Compact Spare Tire{WARNINGDriving with more than onecompact spare tire at a time
Black plate (90,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-90 Vehicle CareJump StartingJump Starting(with or without eAssist)For more information about th
Black plate (91,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-91This post (A) is used instead of adirect connection to the battery.1. Check the
Black plate (92,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-92 Vehicle Care{WARNINGFans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keepyour hands aw
Black plate (93,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-93Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative (–)T
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-8 Keys, Doors, and WindowsBattery ReplacementReplace the battery if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE
Black plate (94,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-94 Vehicle CareDIC ButtonsA. SET/CLRB.w x (Thumbwheel)C. MENUWith the ignition key in the runpo
Black plate (95,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-95Recreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle be
Black plate (96,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-96 Vehicle Care4. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY and shift thetransmission to N (Neutral).
Black plate (97,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-974. Firmly set the parking brake.5. Use an adequate clampingdevice designed for t
Black plate (98,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-98 Vehicle CareAppearance CareExterior CareWashing the VehicleTo preserve the vehicle's fi
Black plate (99,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-99Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses and EmblemsUse only lukewarm or cold water, asoft
Black plate (100,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-100 Vehicle CareNotice: To avoid surface damage,do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive po
Black plate (101,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-101Interior CareTo prevent dirt particle abrasions,regularly clean the vehicle&ap
Black plate (102,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-102 Vehicle CareFabric/CarpetStart by vacuuming the surfaceusing a soft brush attachment. If a
Black plate (103,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-103Instrument Panel, Vinyl, andOther Plastic SurfacesUse a soft microfiber clothd
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9Climate Control System onpage 8‑4. Vehicles with heated orheated and ve
Black plate (104,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201210-104 Vehicle CareFloor Mats{WARNINGIf a floor mat is the wrong size oris not properly installed
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceBecause of the way people usevehicles, maintenance needs vary.There may
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-3MaintenanceScheduleOwner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Stop.Check the
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-4 Service and MaintenanceTire Rotation and RequiredServices Every 12 000 km/7,500 miRotate the t
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-5.Check starter switch. See StarterSwitch Check on page 10‑26..Check aut
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-6 Service and Maintenance
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-7Footnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Normala)
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-8 Service and Maintenance
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-9Footnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Severea)
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-10 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDoor Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especia
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-10 Service and MaintenanceAdditionalMaintenance and CareYour vehicle is an importantinvestment
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-11Belts.Belts may need replacing ifthey squeak or show signs ofcracking
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-12 Service and MaintenanceShocks and StrutsShocks and struts help aid in controlfor a smoother
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-13WindshieldFor safety, appearance, and thebest viewing, keep the winds
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-14 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lubri
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-15Usage Fluid/LubricantKey Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Super
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-16 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by na
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-17Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, record
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-18 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-19DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11Power Door LocksK (Unlock): Press to unlock alldoors.Q (Lock): Press
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201211-20 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201212-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishAir
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill)2.4L L4
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201212-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.4L L4 EngineBelt removal and installationrequires spe
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure (U.S
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appears
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your concern
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-4 Customer InformationHowever, we recognize thatdespite the good intentions of allparties involv
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-5From Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)From U.S.
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDoorsTrunk{WARNINGExhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-6 Customer InformationCustomer Assistance forText Telephone (TTY)Users (U.S. and Canada)To assis
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-7GM MobilityReimbursement Program(U.S. and Canada)This program is available
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-8 Customer InformationBuick and General Motors ofCanada Limited reserve the right tolimit servic
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-9.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must be over250 kilometers from
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-10 Customer Information.Lock-Out Service: Service tounlock the vehicle if you arelocked out..Ba
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-11A rental car will be provided forup to two days and the vehiclemust be r
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-12 Customer Information.Food service, beverages,telephone calls, or other extracosts. Accommoda
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-13Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your ownership
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-14 Customer InformationRequirements vary and mayinclude minimum age requirements,insurance cove
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-15As a result, these parts may fitpoorly, exhibit premature durability/cor
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13Emergency Trunk ReleaseHandleNotice: Do not use theemergency trunk re
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-16 Customer InformationGather the following information:.Driver name, address, andtelephone num
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-17Each bulletin contains instructionsto assist in the diagnosis andservice
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-18 Customer InformationTo contact NHTSA, you maycall the Vehicle Safety Hotlinetoll-free at 1-8
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-19Event Data RecordersThis vehicle has an Event DataRecorder (EDR). The ma
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201213-20 Customer InformationOnStar®If the vehicle is equipped with anactive OnStar system, that syst
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-1OnStarOnStar OverviewOnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar ServicesEmergenc
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201214-2 OnStarPush ] to get a priority connectionto an Emergency Advisor available24/7 to:.Get help fo
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-3Using Voice CommandsDuring a Planned RouteCancel Route1. PushX. System responds:“OnStar
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201214-4 OnStarConnectionsOnStar Hands-Free Calling allowscalls to be made and received fromthe vehicle
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-5DiagnosticsOnStar Vehicle Diagnostics willperform a vehicle check everymonth. It will ch
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-14 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDisarming the SystemTo disarm the system, do one of thefollowing:.Pre
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201214-6 OnStarOnStar service cannot work unlessyour vehicle is in a place whereOnStar has an agreement
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-7OnStar Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN)A PIN is needed to access some ofthe OnStar se
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 201214-8 OnStarVehicle and Power IssuesOnStar services require a vehicleelectrical system, wireless ser
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-2 INDEXAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-29Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-3CleaningExterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-98Interior Care . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-4 INDEXDriving (cont.)Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Off-Road Recovery . . .
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-5FFeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8Filter,Engine Air Clean
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-6 INDEXHHalogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-7LLabeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-46Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15If the engine still does not start withthe other key, the vehicle nee
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-8 INDEXMMaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17Maintenance ScheduleRec
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-9OnStar®Additional Information . . . . . . . .14-5Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-10 INDEXRRadio FrequencyIdentification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-20Statement . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-11SSafety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-12 INDEXStart Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . .
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-13Tires (cont.)Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62Whee
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012i-14 INDEXVVehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iiiControl . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehiclea
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-16 Keys, Doors, and WindowsExterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors{WARNINGA convex mirror can make things
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17Heated MirrorsFor vehicles with heated mirrors:1 (Rear Window Defogge
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-18 Keys, Doors, and WindowsAutomatic DimmingRearview MirrorOn vehicles with an automaticdimming
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19Power WindowsPress the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch up
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-20 Keys, Doors, and WindowsProgramming the PowerWindowsIf the battery on the vehicle hasbeen rec
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21RoofSunroofOn vehicles with a sunroof, theswitch is located on the ov
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20122-22 Keys, Doors, and WindowsAnti-Pinch FeatureIf an object is in the path of thesunroof while it
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-2 Seats and RestraintsChild RestraintsOlder Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34Infants an
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-3Front SeatTo raise or lower the head restraint,press the release button loc
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012vi Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (4,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-4 Seats and RestraintsFront SeatsSeat AdjustmentSeat Position{WARNINGYou can lose control of thev
Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-5Power Seat AdjustmentTo adjust a power seat:.Move the seat forward orrearwa
Black plate (6,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-6 Seats and RestraintsReclining Seatbacks{WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle i
Black plate (7,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-7To recline the seatback:1. Lift the recline lever.2. Move the seatback to t
Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-8 Seats and RestraintsThe vehicle will also automaticallysave driver seat and outside mirrorposit
Black plate (9,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-9The driver seat and outside mirrorswill move to the previously savedRKE Mem
Black plate (10,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-10 Seats and RestraintsHeated and VentilatedFront Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturecha
Black plate (11,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-11The heated seat temperatureperformance of an unoccupied seatmay be reduce
Black plate (12,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-12 Seats and RestraintsRear Seat with Safety Belt GuideLoop Shown2. Pull on the lever on the top
Black plate (13,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-13Safety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety beltspr
Black plate (1,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive I
Black plate (14,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-14 Seats and RestraintsWhen you wear a safety belt, youand the vehicle slow down together.There
Black plate (15,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-15.Always use the correct bucklefor your seating position..Wear the lap par
Black plate (16,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-16 Seats and Restraints3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Pull up on the lat
Black plate (17,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17Press the release button (A) andmove the height adjuster to thedesired po
Black plate (18,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-18 Seats and Restraints2. Place the guide over the belt,and insert the two edges of thebelt into
Black plate (19,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-19Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancySafety belts work for everyone,including p
Black plate (20,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-20 Seats and RestraintsSafety Belt CareKeep belts clean and dry.{WARNINGDo not bleach or dye saf
Black plate (21,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-21Airbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag for t
Black plate (22,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-22 Seats and RestraintsHere are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:{WARNIN
Black plate (23,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-23There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel cluster,which s
Black plate (2,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20121-2 In BriefInstrument Panel
Black plate (24,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-24 Seats and RestraintsRear Seat Driver Side Shown,Passenger Side SimilarOn vehicles with second
Black plate (25,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-25Frontal airbags may inflate atdifferent crash speeds depending onwhether
Black plate (26,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and RestraintsHow Does an AirbagRestrain?In moderate to severe frontal ornear frontal c
Black plate (27,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-27You can lock the doors, turn off theinterior lamps, and turn off thehazar
Black plate (28,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and RestraintsWhen the system check iscomplete, either the word ON orthe word OFF will
Black plate (29,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the frontoutboard pas
Black plate (30,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and Restraints4. Reinstall the child restraintfollowing the directions providedby the c
Black plate (31,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31Additional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thepas
Black plate (32,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsTo purchase a service manual, seeService Publications OrderingInformation
Black plate (33,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33Airbag System CheckThe airbag system does not needregularly scheduled mai
Black plate (3,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑9.B. Head-Up Display (HUD) onpage 5‑29 (If Equipped).C. Turn and
Black plate (34,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and RestraintsChild RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster sea
Black plate (35,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35In a crash, children who are notbuckled up can strike other peoplewho are
Black plate (36,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and RestraintsInfants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This incl
Black plate (37,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37{WARNINGNever do this.Never hold an infant or a childwhile riding in a ve
Black plate (38,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and RestraintsQ: What are the different types ofadd-on child restraints?A: Add-on child
Black plate (39,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39Child Restraint Systems(A) Rear‐Facing Infant SeatA rear-facing infant se
Black plate (40,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and RestraintsSecuring an Add-On ChildRestraint in the Vehicle{WARNINGA child can be se
Black plate (41,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41Where to Put theRestraintAccording to accident statistics,children and in
Black plate (42,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and RestraintsDepending on where you place thechild restraint and the size of thechild
Black plate (43,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-43Lower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal barsbuilt into the vehicle. Ther
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