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Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92 Service and Maintenance .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual includin.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 iv Introduction { W ARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Introduction v ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LA TCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Powe.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-3 1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . Fog Lamps on page 6 ‑ 4 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 5 . Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 29 (If Equipped).
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-5 When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-6 In Brief Seat Adjustment Manual Seats 1. Seatback Recline Lever 2. Height Adjustment Switch 3. Seat Position Handle T o adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle (3) under the front of the seat cushion.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-7 See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 4 . Power Reclining Seatbacks T o raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the vertical control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 ‑ 5 .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-8 In Brief The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF .
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-9 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 13 .
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-10 In Brief See Memory Seats on page 3 ‑ 6 and Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 15 . Manual Foldaway Mirrors These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-1 1 H : T urns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' : Keeps the lamps on all the time. Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-12 In Brief ; : T urns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non-eAssist V ehicles 1.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-14 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist V ehicles 1. Power 2. Driver T emperature Control 3. Defrost 4. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-15 V ehicle Features Radio(s) VOL/ O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO/BAND or SOURCE: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM ® , if equipped.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-16 In Brief Portable Audio Devices Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console bin. External devices such as iPods ® , laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control 5 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-18 In Brief V ehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience .
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-19 Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are located on the overhead console. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-20 In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade.
Black plate (21,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-21 Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature V ehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop feature.
Black plate (22,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-22 In Brief Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Black plate (23,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 In Brief 1-23 tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.
Black plate (24,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1-24 In Brief . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks if the vehicle is a key access vehicle. If the vehicle has the keyless ignition, the key can be used for the locks.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows 7 (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator . The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on that door handle will unlock all doors.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 5. Press the ignition. When the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter . 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote V ehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. The / button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o lock and unlock the doors from the outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key . T o lock the doors from inside, use the power door lock switch or door lock knob.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 Press o { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light comes on when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. Press o { again to deactivate the lockout switch.
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote T runk Release T o open the trunk from outside the vehicle, press V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or press the touch pad above the license plate.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Disarming the System T o disarm the system, do one of the following: . Press K on the RKE transmitter . . Unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter (keyless access).
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “ Rear Window Defogger ” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 ‑ 1 .
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Adjust this mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, or side to side. T o reduce headlamp glare from behind, push the tab forward for daytime and pull it for nighttime use.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY , or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows V ent: Press the rear of the switch (2) to the first detent to vent the sunroof. Press the front of the switch (1) to the second detent to close the sunroof.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seat Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T o lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the head restraint post on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust the seat position: 1. Pull the handle under the front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-7 placed in OFF . These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints T o stop recall movement, press one of the memory , power mirror , or power seat controls. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Heated and V entilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are near the infotainment system on the center stack. T o operate, the ignition must be on.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Raising the Seatback { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-12 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-14 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly .
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags have the word AIRBAG embossed on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening.
Black plate (21,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Black plate (22,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door .
Black plate (23,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head and chest.
Black plate (24,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator . Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover .
Black plate (25,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 W ARNING (Continued) airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.
Black plate (26,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (27,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 W ARNING (Continued) inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag is off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
Black plate (28,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.
Black plate (29,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, seat massagers, a laptop, or other electronic devices.
Black plate (30,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.
Black plate (31,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 26 .
Black plate (32,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints V ehicles with eAssist have a high voltage battery and a standard 12 ‐ volt battery . If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash, the vehicle's sensing system may shut down the high voltage system.
Black plate (33,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Black plate (34,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Black plate (35,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 W ARNING (Continued) arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint. { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Black plate (36,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support.
Black plate (37,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (38,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Black plate (39,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 W ARNING (Continued) passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe.
Black plate (40,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints a top tether , you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor .
Black plate (41,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).
Black plate (42,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchors are under the covers, behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Black plate (43,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 W ARNING (Continued) of the retractor to set the lock, if the vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed. Notice: Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts.
Black plate (44,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier . When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Black plate (45,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint, or the headrest or head restraint has been removed, and you are using a dual tether , route the tether over the seatback.
Black plate (46,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints 2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time, and pull up on the head restraint. 3. Store the head restraint in the trunk of the vehicle.
Black plate (47,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (48,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how .
Black plate (49,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-49 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 39 for more information.
Black plate (50,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-50 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
Black plate (51,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Seats and Restraints 3-51 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary .
Black plate (52,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage The armrest can be adjusted by sliding it to the desired position. The center console has an upper tray and a lower main storage area. T o access the main storage area, adjust the armrest to the rear position and push button (1) to open.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-2 Instruments and Controls T ire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 T ransmission Messages . . . . . 5-39 Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 b / g (Push to T alk): For vehicles with a Bluetooth ® , OnStar , or navigation system, press to interact with those systems.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls INT : (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the 3 INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls 3. Press SELECT to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. Setting the Month and Day Format 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings, or press H .
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 ‑ 57 .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for the following equipment, and may not work properly if any of the following is plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as: compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls English eAssist Shown, Metric eAssist Similar.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 W ARNING (Continued) without a crash. T o help avoid injury , have the vehicle serviced right away . Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls The light turns off when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system.
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls The DLC is under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the vehicle is running.
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 { W ARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle.
Black plate (21,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 T urn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off. See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 34 and StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 35 for more information.
Black plate (22,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature Warning Light For eAssist vehicles, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer.
Black plate (23,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine.
Black plate (24,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2 ‑ 13 or Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2 ‑ 14 .
Black plate (25,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Door Ajar Light This light comes on in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed.
Black plate (26,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. 2. w / x (Thumbwheel): Use to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move across the bottom of the page as you scroll through the items.
Black plate (27,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 A verage Fuel Economy/ Instantaneous Fuel Economy On some models, this display shows Average Fuel Economy . On other models, this display shows both Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy .
Black plate (28,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls Unit Move w / x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm the setting. This will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English (US) measurements.
Black plate (29,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside.
Black plate (30,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls The following indicator lights come on in the instrument panel when activated and also appear on the HUD: .
Black plate (31,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The three formats are as follows: English Shown, Metric Similar Format One: This display gives the sp.
Black plate (32,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. T o clean the HUD lens, use a soft, clean cloth that has household glass cleaner sprayed on it.
Black plate (33,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point.
Black plate (34,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-34 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is set and shows the speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 37 .
Black plate (35,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.
Black plate (36,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-36 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter battery is weak on vehicles with keyless access.
Black plate (37,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-37 heavy rain or due to road spray . The vehicle does not need service. For cleaning, see Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 92 . Ride Control System Messages ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF This message displays when the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System has been turned off.
Black plate (38,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-38 Instruments and Controls JUMP ST ART COMPLETE A TTEMPT ST ART This message displays while performing an on-board jump start of the vehicle. See “ Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only).
Black plate (39,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-39 T ransmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer . SHIFT TO P ARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park).
Black plate (40,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-40 Instruments and Controls The following list of menu items may be available: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision/Detection Systems . Language . Lighting .
Black plate (41,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Air Conditioning Mode This allows selection of automatic start of the air conditioning upon vehicle start. Selecting On indicates the air conditioning will be on when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (42,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-42 Instruments and Controls Chime V olume This allows selection of the chime volume level. Press SELECT when Chime V olume is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select Normal or High.
Black plate (43,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exit Lighting . V ehicle Locator Lights Exit Lighting This allows selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside.
Black plate (44,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-44 Instruments and Controls Press SELECT when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select All Doors, Driver Door , or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection.
Black plate (45,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press SELECT when Remote Recall is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to select On or Off. Press SELECT to confirm the selection. Press / BACK to move to the last menu.
Black plate (46,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-46 Instruments and Controls devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature.
Black plate (47,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Some entry gates and garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure noted in “ Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ” later in this section.
Black plate (48,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-48 Instruments and Controls T o program the remaining two Universal Remote system buttons, begin with Step 1 of “ Programming the Universal Remote System.
Black plate (49,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button T o reprogram any of the three Universal Remote system buttons: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Remote system button.
Black plate (50,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 5-50 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 6-2 Lighting ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Lighting 6-3 When the DRL are on, the low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The DRL turn off when the headlamps are turned to O or the ignition is off.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 6-4 Lighting transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 .
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Lighting 6-5 T o turn on the fog lamps, the ignition and the headlamps or parking lamps must be on. If the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp switch is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically .
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 6-6 Lighting Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console. The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner . # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press to turn each lamp on or off.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Lighting 6-7 Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed from the ignition.
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 6-8 Lighting that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 ‑ 33 . Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle's battery .
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-2 Infotainment System T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-3 Overview 1. VOL/ O . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. 2. F A V . Opens the favorites list. 3. Buttons 1 to 6 . Saves and selects favorite stations.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-4 Infotainment System 7. g . Radio: Seeks the previous station. . CD: Select the previous track or rewinds within a track. 8. X . Removes a disc from the CD slot. 9. l . Radio: Seeks the next station.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-5 V olume Control VOL/ O (V olume/Power): T urn to adjust the volume. 5 (Phone/Mute): For vehicles with OnStar ® , press and hold 5 to mute the infotainment system.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-6 Infotainment System Setting a V alue 1. T urn the Multifunction knob to change the current value of the setting. 2. Press SELECT to confirm the setting. T urning a Function On or Off 1.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-7 Adjusting the Fader and Balance 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Fader or Balance. 3. Select the value. Press the / BACK button to go back to the T one Settings menu.
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-8 Infotainment System System Settings Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages T o configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-9 Radio AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio Audio Source VOL/ O (V olume/Power): 1. Press to turn the radio on or off. 2. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-10 Infotainment System Changing the Sources Press the RADIO/BAND button on the faceplate to change (AM, FM, SiriusXM ® , CD, or AUX) audio sources. Storing Radio Station Presets There are a few ways to store presets.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-1 1 SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-12 Infotainment System Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly . Channel Off Air: This channel is not currently in service.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-13 occur , especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-14 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna For vehicles with SiriusXM satellite radio service, the antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-15 Press X to eject a disc from the CD player . Playing a CD A disc must be loaded to select the source. When a disc is loaded, the disc icon displays. There are two ways to play a CD: .
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-16 Infotainment System If the CD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, contact your dealer . MP3 Playing an MP3 MP3 Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an MP3.
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-17 SELECT : Press to: . Select or activate the highlighted menu option. . Confirm a set value. . T urn a system setting on or off. Disc Music Menu Press the SELECT knob to access the Disc music menu.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-18 Infotainment System file structure that contains a compressed audio file. The empty folder(s) are not displayed or numbered. No Folder When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are located under the root folder .
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-19 . Microsoft Transfer Protocal (MTP) Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zunes are compatible with the infotainment system. Connecting and Controlling an iPod ® Not all iPods can be controlled by the infotainment system.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-20 Infotainment System Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) or Zune Connecting a PFD or Zune Connect the PFD or Zune to the USB port. Searching for a T rack T racks can be searched for by: .
Black plate (21,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-21 . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones.
Black plate (22,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-22 Infotainment System How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system.
Black plate (23,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-23 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display . The PIN is used is Step 6. 5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle.
Black plate (24,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-24 Infotainment System See your cell phone's owner's guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically available.
Black plate (25,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-25 Declining a Call T urn the Multifunction knob to “ Decline ” and press SELECT to decline the call. Switching Between Calls (Call W aiting Calls Only) T o switch between calls: 1.
Black plate (26,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-26 Infotainment System Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone.
Black plate (27,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-27 Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “ is connected ” after that phone name.
Black plate (28,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-28 Infotainment System Using the “ Store ” Command 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone.
Black plate (29,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-29 Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone.
Black plate (30,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-30 Infotainment System Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . . Press b / g to answer an incoming call when another call is active.
Black plate (31,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Infotainment System 7-31 V oice Pass-Thru V oice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature.
Black plate (32,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 7-32 Infotainment System T rademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535& other U.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 8-2 Climate Controls eAssist V ehicles 1. Power 2. Driver T emperature Control 3. Defrost 4. Fan Control 5. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7. Passenger T emperature Control 8.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Climate Controls 8-3 Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery , air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 8-4 Climate Controls 0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly . Air is directed to the windshield. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Climate Controls 8-5 When the indicator light is on, air is recirculated inside the vehicle. If the indicator light is off, outside air will flow into the vehicle. Press AUTO or @ to return to automatic operation.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 8-6 Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Operation (If Equipped): For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely .
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Climate Controls 8-7 Operation Tips . Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance. . Keep the path under all seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 8-8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-2 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 T railer T owing (Except eAssist) .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-4 Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-5 Curve Tips . T ake curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve . W ait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway .
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-6 Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-8 Driving and Operating . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident).
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 2. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight 3. Size of the Original Equipment T ires 4. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure A vehicle-specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar).
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-12 Driving and Operating 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 3 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs).
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-14 Driving and Operating If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 above 1 10 km/h (68 mph) should be limited to five minutes per use. . A void making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-16 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the ignition system will switch to OFF . Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-18 Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 32 . { W ARNING T urning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 The key lock release will not work if the battery is charged less than 9 volts, or uncharged.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-20 Driving and Operating the cranking motor , and drain the battery . Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to let the cranking motor cool down.
Black plate (21,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 Engine cranking can be stopped by pressing the ST ART button a second time.
Black plate (22,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-22 Driving and Operating to OFF . If the driver door is opened while in auto stop mode, a chime will sound. T o restart the engine during auto stop, release the brake pedal or press the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (23,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 Engine Heater The engine coolant heater , if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Black plate (24,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-24 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.
Black plate (25,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 W ARNING (Continued) Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured.
Black plate (26,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-26 Driving and Operating If the shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park): 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes.
Black plate (27,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 W ARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: .
Black plate (28,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-28 Driving and Operating { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running.
Black plate (29,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: . Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Black plate (30,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-30 Driving and Operating 2. In Manual Mode, press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. Uplevel Display Shown, Base Model Similar The display on the instrument panel cluster will show which gear the vehicle is in.
Black plate (31,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid.
Black plate (32,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-32 Driving and Operating Parking Brake The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch for the EPB is in the center console. The EPB can always be activated, even if the ignition is off.
Black plate (33,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 If the parking brake warning light is on, the EPB has detected an error in another system and is operating with reduced functionality . T o apply the EPB when this light is on, lift up on the EPB switch and hold it in the up position.
Black plate (34,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-34 Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions.
Black plate (35,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 If there is a problem detected with TCS, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5 ‑ 37 .
Black plate (36,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-36 Driving and Operating applies braking pressure to the vehicle brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. StabiliT rak comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started.
Black plate (37,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 Limited-Slip Differential V ehicles with a limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand, or gravel.
Black plate (38,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-38 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continued) Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control.
Black plate (39,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-39 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . Move the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ and hold it until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, and then release it.
Black plate (40,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-40 Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
Black plate (41,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-41 When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The following messages may be displayed on the DIC: SERVICE P ARK ASSIST : If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system.
Black plate (42,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-42 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (1 1 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5.
Black plate (43,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-43 For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 92 . If the infotainment display still shows the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNA V AILABLE message after cleaning the bumper , see your dealer .
Black plate (44,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-44 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continued) or under the vehicle. Perceived distances may be different from actual distances. Do not back the vehicle using only the RVC screen, during longer , higher speed backing maneuvers, or where there could be cross traffic.
Black plate (45,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-45 Guidelines The RVC system may have a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. T o turn the guidelines on or off: 1.
Black plate (46,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-46 Driving and Operating 2. Corner of the rear bumper . When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off.
Black plate (47,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-47 The eighth digit of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine. The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel.
Black plate (48,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-48 Driving and Operating T o check the fuel availability , ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving.
Black plate (49,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 47 .
Black plate (50,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-50 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Black plate (51,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-51 Notice: If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer . The wrong type of fuel cap might not fit properly , might cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system.
Black plate (52,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-52 Driving and Operating . Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or other parts. . Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Black plate (53,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-53 This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Black plate (54,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-54 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills { W ARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move.
Black plate (55,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-55 Weight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that can be too heavy . It depends on how the rig is used.
Black plate (56,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-56 Driving and Operating T otal Weight on Y our V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Black plate (57,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Driving and Operating 9-57 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty .
Black plate (58,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 9-58 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire T erminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work eAssist V ehicles Only { W ARNING Never try to do your own service on eAssist components. Y ou can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle located to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 15 . 2. Engine Cover . 3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 17 . 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-8 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine A WD.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 15 . 2. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD) on page 10 ‑ 23 or Power Steering Fluid (3.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-10 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine FWD.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 15 . 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 1 1 . 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 1 1 .
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-12 V ehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way .
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-14 V ehicle Care be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. Y our dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 2 , and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 .
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-16 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine A WD 1. Electrical Connector 2. Air Duct Clamp 3. Screws T o inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 ‑ 5 .
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 9. Reverse Steps 2 – 5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. { W ARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-18 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine FWD 1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) 2. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury .
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 W ARNING (Continued) mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-20 V ehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank { W ARNING Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Black plate (21,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose starts getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower .
Black plate (22,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-22 V ehicle Care . T ows a trailer . If the overheat warning displays with no sign of steam: 1. T urn the air conditioning off. 2. T urn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed.
Black plate (23,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 3.6L V6 Engine The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode.
Black plate (24,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-24 V ehicle Care The fluid level should be between MIN and MAX on the dipstick. What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 .
Black plate (25,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Black plate (26,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-26 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir .
Black plate (27,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged.
Black plate (28,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-28 V ehicle Care Infrequent Usage: Remove the 12-volt battery black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended Storage: Remove the 12-volt battery black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger .
Black plate (29,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Black plate (30,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-30 V ehicle Care T o replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches.
Black plate (31,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 34 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer .
Black plate (32,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-32 V ehicle Care 1. Low-Beam Headlamp/DRL 2. High-Beam Headlamp 3. Parking/T urn Signal Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1.
Black plate (33,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 2. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly . 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 4. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket into the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
Black plate (34,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-34 V ehicle Care 3. T urn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3).
Black plate (35,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
Black plate (36,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-36 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block T o remove the fuse block cover , squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it.
Black plate (37,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 J-Case Fuses Usage 25 Rear Heated Seats 26 Antilock Brake System Pump 27 Electric Park Brake 28 Rear Window Def.
Black plate (38,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-38 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 16 Run/Crank for eAssist Power Inverter Module 17 Airbag Module — Run/Crank 18 Sunshade Modu.
Black plate (39,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 Mini Fuses Usage 53 Run/Crank for Inside Rearview Mirror , Rear Vision Camera, Air Quality Sensor , Aero Shutte.
Black plate (40,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-40 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. T o access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling down at the top.
Black plate (41,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage 1 1 Front Heater V entilation Air Conditioning/Blower (J-Case Fuse) 12 Passenger Seat (Circuit Brea.
Black plate (42,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-42 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service.
Black plate (43,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 All-Season Tires This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions.
Black plate (44,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-44 V ehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Black plate (45,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 (6) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : T ire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance.
Black plate (46,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-46 V ehicle Care information on tire pressure and inflation see Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 49 . (6) Tire Size : A combination of letters and numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Black plate (47,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire T erminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
Black plate (48,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-48 V ehicle Care GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 . Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrica l tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Black plate (49,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate.
Black plate (50,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-50 V ehicle Care Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air , can result in: .
Black plate (51,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Black plate (52,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-52 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
Black plate (53,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits use a GM approved liquid tire sealant.
Black plate (54,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-54 V ehicle Care . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition.
Black plate (55,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 9. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. 10. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. 1 1.
Black plate (56,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-56 V ehicle Care See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 56 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 ‑ 61 . Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation.
Black plate (57,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 T readwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. T readwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining.
Black plate (58,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-58 V ehicle Care number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow .
Black plate (59,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction (radial) as the original tires. V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-TPC Spec rated tires are installed.
Black plate (60,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-60 V ehicle Care nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
Black plate (61,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Black plate (62,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-62 V ehicle Care Used Replaceme nt Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Black plate (63,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 { W ARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash.
Black plate (64,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-64 V ehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. T o use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely , follow the instructions below .
Black plate (65,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under "Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button).
Black plate (66,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-66 V ehicle Care If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective.
Black plate (67,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster . If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Black plate (68,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-68 V ehicle Care reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther .
Black plate (69,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1 – 1 1 under “ Using the T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a T ire (Not Punctured).
Black plate (70,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-70 V ehicle Care See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 62 for other important safety warnings. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 79 .
Black plate (71,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 1 1. Press the on/off button (1) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage.
Black plate (72,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-72 V ehicle Care If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follow the operating instructions under "Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button).
Black plate (73,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-73 If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a large puncture, the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective.
Black plate (74,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-74 V ehicle Care There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “ Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister ” following.
Black plate (75,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-75 4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Black plate (76,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-76 V ehicle Care 1 1. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.
Black plate (77,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-77 21. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer .
Black plate (78,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-78 V ehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (79,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-79 1 1. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage.
Black plate (80,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-80 V ehicle Care With Pressure Relief Button With Pressure Deflation Button 3. T urn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Black plate (81,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-81 1. Screwdriver 2. T ow Hook (If Equipped) 3. Jack 4. Wrench (In Bag) 5. T rim Removal (If Equipped) 6. Fastener (If Equipped) The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire.
Black plate (82,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-82 V ehicle Care 4. Position the jack head, as shown. Set the jack to the necessary height before positioning it below the jacking point. 5. Attach the jack lift assist tool to the jack by fitting both ends of the jack and tool over one another .
Black plate (83,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-83 6. T urn the jack handle clockwise to raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare to fit under the vehicle. 7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
Black plate (84,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-84 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 1 1. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Black plate (85,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-85 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Black plate (86,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-86 V ehicle Care 4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing up in the spare tire well. 5. T urn the retainer nut clockwise to secure the tire. 6. Place the floor cover on the wheel. The compact spare is for temporary use only .
Black plate (87,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-87 Jump Starting Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) If the vehicle fails to crank, it may be jump started by using the eAssist battery to charge the 12-volt battery .
Black plate (88,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-88 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. . They contain enough electricity to burn you.
Black plate (89,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-89 { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Black plate (90,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-90 V ehicle Care Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. Jumper Cable Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables.
Black plate (91,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-91 . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations.
Black plate (92,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-92 V ehicle Care Dolly T owing from the Front (All-Wheel Drive) V ehicles with all-wheel drive cannot be dolly towed. Dolly T owing from the Rear The vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear .
Black plate (93,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-93 product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product. Notice: Avoid using high-pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle.
Black plate (94,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-94 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent.
Black plate (95,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-95 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks.
Black plate (96,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-96 V ehicle Care remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time. Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior . Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label.
Black plate (97,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-97 Fabric/Carpet/Suede Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet.
Black plate (98,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-98 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather , Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution.
Black plate (99,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 V ehicle Care 10-99 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased.
Black plate (100,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 10-100 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Special Applica tion Services Special Application Services .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 for more than a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Y our trained dealer technician can perform this work.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 ‑ 29 . . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7.
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handling, or unusual tire wear .
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side – 65 cm (25.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English Fuel T ank 2.4L L4 Engine 60.0 L 15.8 gal 3.6L V6 Engine, A WD 74.0 L 19.5 gal 3.6L V6 Engine, FWD 70.5 L 18.6 gal Wheel Nut T orque 150 Y 1 10 lb ft All capacities are approximate.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.4L L4 Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after .
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-4 Customer Information If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the fo.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-6 Customer Information Online Owner Center Online Owner Experience (U.S.) my .buick.com The Buick online owner experience is a one-stop resource that allows interaction with Buick and keeps important vehicle-specific information in one place.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-7 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-8 Customer Information Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times.
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-9 . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be provided right away , the Roadside Assistance advisor may give permission to get local emergency road service.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-10 Customer Information . *Dealership Location Assistance : Information regarding addresses and telephone numbers for Buick dealers. . Emergency T owing : T ow to the nearest dealer for warranty service if the vehicle cannot be driven.
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 Assistance, depending on availability at the chosen destination. Restrictions apply based on vehicle specifications. If you are on the road, taxi service to the nearest bus station or airport will be provided.
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-12 Customer Information Contacting Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance services are of no cost to you and available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .
Black plate (13,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-13 T ransportation Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation options.
Black plate (14,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-14 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Black plate (15,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-15 aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts.
Black plate (16,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-16 Customer Information Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair . Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts.
Black plate (17,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-17 Or write to: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 4791 1 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation.
Black plate (18,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited.
Black plate (19,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 Customer Information 13-19 Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
Black plate (20,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 13-20 Customer Information OnStar T erms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website.
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button > to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert.
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2.
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready . ” 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Please say the name or number to call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the area code.
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 OnStar 14-5 OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility , see www .onstar .com (U.S.), www .onstar .ca (Canada). Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month.
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 14-6 OnStar available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen V ehicle Assistance. Y ou will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 14-8 OnStar V ehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly .
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 OnStar 14-9 unzip: This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Info-ZIP copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp:// ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ license.
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 14-10 OnStar “ Pocket UnZip, ” “ WiZ ” or “ MacZip ” without the explicit permission of Info-ZIP . Such altered versions are further prohibited from misrepresentative use of the Zip-Bugs or Info-ZIP e-mail addresses or of the Info-ZIP URL(s).
Black plate (1,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection .
Black plate (3,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 INDEX i-3 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Cluster , Instrument . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Wet Roads .
Black plate (5,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 INDEX i-5 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated and V entilated . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Fuel .
Black plate (6,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 i-6 INDEX High V oltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 INDEX i-7 Lights (cont'd) Engine Coolant T emperature Warning . . . . . . . 5-22 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Front Fog Lamp .
Black plate (8,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 i-8 INDEX N Navigation OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 New V ehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 O Object Detection System Messages .
Black plate (9,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 INDEX i-9 Pregnancy , Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-20 Program Courtesy Transportation .
Black plate (10,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 i-10 INDEX Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . 3-19 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 3-17 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government .
Black plate (11,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 INDEX i-1 1 Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (12,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12 i-12 INDEX T runk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 T urn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 T urn Signal Bulb Replacement .
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