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Lacrosse 2015 Buick Owner's Manual

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    2k15_buick_lacrosse_22941405b.Ai (modern bridge - level 2 / #23321109) spine = printer adjust color = black date = 09/03/14.

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    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2015 buick lacrosse owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2015 buick lacrosse owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 hea...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, buick, the bu...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { danger danger indic...

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    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : air...

  • Page 7: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 8: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke...

  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 10

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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 5-31 (if equi...

  • Page 11: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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 inf...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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. ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-6 in brief windows press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See power windows on page 2-20 . Seat adjustment manual seats to adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-7 power seats to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-8 in brief to return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. ...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-9 press m or l to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press c or { , if equipped, to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan t...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-10 in brief passenger sensing system united states canada and mexico the passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No o...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-11 manual rearview mirror if equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from headlamps. See manual rearview mirror on page 2...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-12 in brief reading lamps there are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. # or $ : press to ...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-13 ; : turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 : turns on the headlamps, together with...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-14 in brief climate controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Heated and vent...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-15 vehicle features infotainment system see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, rear seat entertainment (rse), and...

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    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-16 in brief y or z : press to move up or down in a list. S or t : press s to open application menus on the left. Press t to open interaction menus on the right. V : press to open a m...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (17,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-17 rear vision camera (rvc) if equipped, rvc displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse) to aid w...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (18,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-18 in brief universal remote system if equipped, these buttons in the overhead console provide a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such ...

  • Page 26: Eassist Features

    Black plate (19,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-19 to express-open the sunshade, fully press and release the rear of the switch (3). To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close, fully pr...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (20,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-20 in brief the cold air intake for the battery is located behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Do not cover the intake. See battery on page 10-27 . High voltage safety informa...

  • Page 28: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-21 battery this vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new standard 12-volt battery is needed. Vehicles...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (22,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-22 in brief tire pressure monitor this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of ...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (23,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 in brief 1-23 e85 or flexfuel vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (e85). See e85 or flexfuel on page 9-60 . Fo...

  • Page 31: Notes

    Black plate (24,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 1-24 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 32: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 33

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the keyless access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within range. See “ keyless access op...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows vehicle using the rke transmitter. See remote vehicle start on page 2-9 . The rke transmitter buttons will not operate when the key is in the ignition. Keyl...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 passive locking if equipped with keyless access, the vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one tra...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows programming without a recognized transmitter (key vehicles only) program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulatio...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 4. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is learned, the dic will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the t...

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    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 5. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is learned the dic will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the tr...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a cr2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Snap th...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows extending engine run time the engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes steps 1 – 3 are repeated while th...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 door locks { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The c...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows delayed locking this feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. When q is pressed on the power door lock switc...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 manual safety locks if equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: 1. Insert the key into the safet...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “ c...

  • Page 46: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 there is an emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch. On some vehicles, the release handle can be accessed by folding th...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the d...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (17,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 the system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit...

  • Page 49: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (18,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows if the vehicle does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again. If the rke transmit...

  • Page 50: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 folding mirrors manual folding mirrors these mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mi...

  • Page 51: Windows

    Black plate (20,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows manual rearview mirror if equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. Auto...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (21,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 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 a...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (22,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process ...

  • Page 54: Roof

    Black plate (23,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 roof sunroof on vehicles with a sunroof, the switch is on the overhead console. The ignition must be in on/run or acc/accessory, or retained accessory pow...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (24,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and wa...

  • Page 56: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 power seat ad...

  • Page 57: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-3 to adjust the head restraint forward or rearward, press the button located on the side facing of the head restraint and move it forward or rearward until the de...

  • Page 59: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-4 seats and restraints the head restraint will fold rearward automatically. When an occupant or child restraint is in the seat, always return the head restraint to the full upright po...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-5 to adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat ...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-6 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do th...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-7 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 lock...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-8 seats and restraints 2. Press and release set. A beep will sound. 3. Immediately press and hold “ 1 ” until two beeps sound. 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “ 2. ”...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-9 this feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See vehicle personalization on page 5-45 . To stop recall movement, press one of the me...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-10 seats and restraints heated and ventilated seat buttons shown, heated seat buttons similar if equipped, the buttons are part of the climate control system on the center stack. To ...

  • Page 66: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seats folding the seatback either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. { ca...

  • Page 67: Safety Belts

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-12 seats and restraints to raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback. A t...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-13 warning (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 se...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-14 seats and restraints 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 pe...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-15 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. ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-16 seats and restraints later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. To unlatch the be...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (17,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-17 they can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pr...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (18,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-18 seats and restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front. { warning a safety bel...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (19,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-19 a pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The bes...

  • Page 75: Airbag System

    Black plate (20,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-20 seats and restraints replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not prop...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (21,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-21 all of the airbags have the word airbag embossed on the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word airbag is on the center ...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (22,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-22 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in th...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (23,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-23 rear seat driver side shown, passenger side similar on vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback c...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (24,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-24 seats and restraints it depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds dependin...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (25,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-25 first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (26,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-26 seats and restraints { warning a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering s...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (27,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-27 united states canada and mexico the words on and off, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (28,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-28 seats and restraints warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (29,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-29 if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if the syste...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (30,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-30 seats and restraints 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, seat massagers, a laptop, or other electronic devices....

  • Page 86

    Black plate (31,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-31 is on the seat. If the passenger frontal airbag is turned on, the on indicator will be lit. If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately. If the a...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (32,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-32 seats and restraints your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module, and airbag wiring. In addition, t...

  • Page 88: Child Restraints

    Black plate (33,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-33 warning (continued) protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working ...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (34,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-34 seats and restraints . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: what is the proper way to wear ...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (35,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-35 warning (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 o...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (36,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-36 seats and restraints { warning never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (37,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-37 weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of chil...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (38,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-38 seats and restraints child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harn...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (39,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-39 securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secur...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (40,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-40 seats and restraints whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because t...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (41,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-41 lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. Latch attachments on the child ...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (42,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-42 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether att...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (43,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-43 to assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist in locati...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (44,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-44 seats and restraints { warning to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than ...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (45,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-45 you cannot secure three child restraints using the latch anchors in the rear seat at the same time, but you can install two of them. If you want to do this, i...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (46,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-46 seats and restraints restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (47,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-47 if the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether under the headrest or head rest...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (48,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-48 seats and restraints 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used. { warning with head restraints that are not installe...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (49,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-49 if the vehicle has the latch system and it was being used during a crash, new latch system parts may be needed. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (50,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-50 seats and restraints 3. 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 neces...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (51,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-51 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 ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (52,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-52 seats and restraints warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (53,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 seats and restraints 3-53 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of th...

  • Page 109: Notes

    Black plate (54,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 3-54 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 110: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 4-2 storage if equipped, pull the second row seat armrest down to access cupholders. Front storage pull up on the handle and pull the cover down to open. If equipped, there is storage u...

  • Page 112: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 storage 4-3 sunglasses storage if equipped, sunglasses storage is on the overhead console. Press the fixed button on the cover and release to access. Center console storage there is sto...

  • Page 113: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 4-4 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 114: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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 ....

  • Page 115: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-2 instruments and controls object detection system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 airbag syste...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-3 heated steering wheel ( (heated steering wheel): if equipped with a heated steering wheel, press to turn on or off. A light on the button displays when the ...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-4 instruments and controls if the windshield wiper lever is then moved to off before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of th...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-5 if auto timing is set, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone. Press q back to go to the last menu and...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-6 instruments and controls an indicator light on the outlet comes on when in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged...

  • Page 120: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-7 warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive r...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-8 instruments and controls instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 122

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-9 english eassist shown, metric eassist similar.

  • Page 123

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-10 instruments and controls cluster menu there is an interactive display area in the center of the instrument cluster. Use the right steering wheel control to open and scroll through...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-11 units: press t while units is displayed to enter the units menu. Choose english or metric units by pressing v while the desired item is highlighted. Displ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-12 instruments and controls for eassist vehicles, when the ignition is in on/run, the tachometer indicates the vehicle status. When pointing to auto stop, the engine is off but the v...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-13 here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off befor...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-14 instruments and controls this reading indicates the same thing as the warning light. It means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under norma...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-15 module. For more information on the airbag system, see airbag system on page 3-20 . The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehic...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-16 instruments and controls if, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passeng...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (17,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-17 if the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the obd ii system has detected a problem and diagnosis and ser...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (18,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-18 instruments and controls light on steady: an emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may corre...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (19,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-19 . The obd ii (on-board diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. If this wer...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (20,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-20 instruments and controls electric parking brake light metric english the parking brake status light comes on when the brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the p...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (21,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-21 if the abs light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning. If both the abs and the brake system w...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (22,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-22 instruments and controls stabilitrak ® off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes ...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (23,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-23 { caution the engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it ...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (24,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-24 instruments and controls this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and st...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (25,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-25 high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-2 . Adaptive forward lighting...

  • Page 139: Information Displays

    Black plate (26,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-26 instruments and controls adaptive cruise control light this light is white when the adaptive cruise control (acc, if equipped) is on and ready, and turns green when the acc is set...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (27,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-27 auto stop – vehicle is stationary with battery active and no power is flowing to the wheels. Engine power – engine is active with energy flowing to the wh...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (28,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-28 instruments and controls driver information center (dic) the dic displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the info app. See instrument cluster on page 5-8 . T...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (29,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-29 trip a or trip b with average fuel economy and average speed: the trip display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (30,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-30 instruments and controls the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than ...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (31,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-31 driver efficiency gauge (eassist only): assists in driving efficiently and will vary based on driver input. To maximize efficiency, keep the leaf in the s...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (32,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-32 instruments and controls the hud information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either english or metric...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (33,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-33 use the following settings to adjust the hud. « or ª (image adjustment): press the up or down arrows to center the hud image. The hud image can only be ad...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (34,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-34 instruments and controls english audio/phone view: this display includes the information in speed view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station, media type, a...

  • Page 148: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (35,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-35 clean the hud lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. If you cannot see the hud image when the ignition is o...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (36,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-36 instruments and controls brake system messages brake fluid low this message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See brake fluid on page 10-26 . Step on brake to releas...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (37,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-37 front radar blocked — see owner manual this message can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (38,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-38 instruments and controls engine cooling system messages a/c off due to high engine temp this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temp...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (39,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-39 of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Engine power messages engine p...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (40,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-40 instruments and controls lamp messages afl (adaptive forward lighting) lamps need service this message displays when the adaptive forward lighting (afl) system is disabled and nee...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (41,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-41 lane change alert off this message indicates that the driver has turned the side blind zone alert (sbza) and lane change alert (lca) systems off. Lane dep...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (42,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-42 instruments and controls there is insufficient data for operation. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. For cl...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (43,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-43 security messages theft attempted this message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. Service vehicle messages service power steering this me...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (44,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-44 instruments and controls the low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See tire pressure light on page 5-23 . If a tire pressure message displays, inflate the tires until...

  • Page 158: Vehicle

    Black plate (45,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-45 vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (46,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-46 instruments and controls climate and air quality select and the following may be displayed: . Auto fan max speed . Air quality sensor . Auto defog . Auto rear defog auto fan max s...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (47,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-47 go notifier this feature will give a reminder that adaptive cruise control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stop...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (48,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-48 instruments and controls daytime tail lights this feature allows the taillamps to be on during the day. Select off or on. Power door locks select and the following may be displaye...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (49,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-49 passive door unlock this allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. Select all doors o...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (50,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-50 instruments and controls display select and the following may be displayed: . Theme . Calibrate touchscreen . Turn display off theme select to change the color, font, and art of t...

  • Page 164: Universal Remote

    Black plate (51,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-51 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13-12 . Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead c...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (52,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-52 instruments and controls hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver. 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmit...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (53,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 instruments and controls 5-53 does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp do...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (54,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 5-54 instruments and controls reprogramming a single universal remote system button to reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the...

  • Page 168: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 headlamp high/low-beam changer...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 6-2 lighting ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 (headlamps): turns on the ...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 lighting 6-3 automatic headlamp system when the exterior lamp control is set to auto and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. There is a light sensor on top o...

  • Page 172: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 lighting 6-5 to 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 control is in the auto position...

  • Page 173: Lighting Features

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 6-6 lighting reading lamps there are front and rear reading lamps. The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. # or $ (reading lamp...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 lighting 6-7 exit lighting the headlamps, taillamps, back-up lamps, parking lamps, and license plate lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the key is removed f...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 6-8 lighting that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See battery voltage and charging messages on page 5-35 . Battery power protection the battery saver feature...

  • Page 176: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on ...

  • Page 177: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 178: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 air vents air vents . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 179

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 8-2 climate controls 3. Fan control 4. Air delivery mode controls 5. Defrost 6. Sync (synchronized temperature) 7. Power 8. A/c (comfort and eco air conditioning) 9. Recirculation 10. R...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 climate controls 8-3 sync (synchronized temperature): press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The sync indicator light will turn on. When the passenger settings ...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 8-4 climate controls the indicator will be lit green in eco, amber in comfort, and turns off when there is no a/c function. If the fan is turned off the a/c will not run. The eco a/c se...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 climate controls 8-5 interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4°c (40°f) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes, or af...

  • Page 183: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 8-6 climate controls air vents use the louvers on the air vents to change the direction of the airflow. To open the vent, move the thumbwheel to t . To close the vent, move the thumbwhe...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 climate controls 8-7 service the refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by...

  • Page 185: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 8-8 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 186: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . ...

  • Page 187: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59 fuels in foreign countries . . ....

  • Page 188

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the i...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If th...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-5 { caution if the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position for more than 15 seconds, damage may occur to th...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-6 driving and operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three cont...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-7 warning (continued) flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, ...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-9 warning (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 ...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-10 driving and operating rocking the vehicle to get it out turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back ...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-11 tire and loading information label label example 1. Number of occupant seating positions 2. Maximum vehicle capacity weight 3. Size of the original equipment...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-12 driving and operating and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-13 example 3 1. Vehicle 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...

  • Page 199: Starting And

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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 t...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-15 caution (continued) breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignitio...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-16 driving and operating shift lever must be in p (park) to turn the ignition switch to the lock/off position. 4. Set the parking brake. See parking brake on page 9-31 . { warning tu...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (17,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-17 pressing the button cycles it through three modes, acc/accessory, on/run/start, and stopping the engine/off. The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the s...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (18,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-18 driving and operating acc/accessory (amber indicator light): this mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the bu...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (19,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-19 { caution if the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position while starting the vehicle, damage may occur t...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (20,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-20 driving and operating if the rke transmitter is not in the vehicle, if there is interference, or the rke battery is low, the driver information center (dic) will display a message...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (21,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-21 auto stop on the tachometer signifies that the engine is in auto stop mode. See tachometer on page 5-11 . When the vehicle is turned off, the tachometer will...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (22,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-22 driving and operating . Auto stop time is greater than two minutes. . The hood is opened. Engine heater the engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather condition...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (23,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-23 { warning improper use of the heater cord or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire. . Plug the cord into a three-prong...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (24,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-24 driving and operating power to the power windows and sunroof will continue to operate for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. All of these features will work when the ig...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (25,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-25 if you are towing a trailer and parking on a hill, see driving characteristics and towing tips on page 9-63 . Shifting out of park automatic transmission shi...

  • Page 211: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (26,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-26 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even deat...

  • Page 212: Automatic

    Black plate (27,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-27 automatic transmission shift lever without selective ride control shown p (park): this position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when s...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (28,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-28 driving and operating to rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see if the vehicle is stuck on page 9-9 . N (neutral):...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (29,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-29 manual mode driver shift control (dsc) { caution driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using driver shift control (dsc), could damag...

  • Page 215: Drive Systems

    Black plate (30,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-30 driving and operating engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached. While in manual mode, the transmission will automatically downshi...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (31,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-31 if driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses the wheels ...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (32,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-32 driving and operating parking brake-related driver information center (dic) messages. See brake system messages on page 5-36 . In case of insufficient electrical power, the epb ca...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (33,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-33 caution (continued) damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Autom...

  • Page 219: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-34 driving and operating ride control systems traction control/ electronic stability control system operation the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) and stabilitrak ® , an e...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (35,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-35 if d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays ...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (36,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-36 driving and operating to turn tcs and stabilitrak on again, press and release the g button. The traction off light i and stabilitrak off light g in the instrument cluster turn off...

  • Page 222: Cruise Control

    Black plate (37,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-37 cruise control with cruise control the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise co...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (38,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-38 driving and operating set − (set/coast): press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle ...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (39,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-39 the speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster on page 5-8 . The increment value used depends on the unit...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (40,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-40 driving and operating { warning acc has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following. ...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (41,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-41 set – (set/coast): press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (42,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-42 driving and operating when the accelerator pedal is pressed, acc will not brake because it is overridden. A warning message will appear on the driver information center (dic) and ...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (43,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-43 range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensi...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (44,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-44 driving and operating warning (continued) could cause a crash. Use caution when using acc. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (45,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-45 { warning leaving the vehicle without placing it in p (park) can be dangerous. Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by acc. Always place...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (46,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-46 driving and operating when following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle ahead sym...

  • Page 232: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (47,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-47 disengaging acc there are three ways to disengage acc: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press * . . Press ] . Erasing speed memory the cruise control set...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (48,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-48 driving and operating audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “ comfo...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (49,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-49 1. View displayed by the camera 2. Corners of the rear bumper displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and o...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (50,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-50 driving and operating the vehicle may have instrument cluster parking assist display with bars that show “ distance to object ” and object location information for rpa. As the obj...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (51,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-51 fca detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has adaptive cruise contr...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (52,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-52 driving and operating collision alert when your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red collision alert symbol on the hud, will flash on the windshield. Either eig...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (53,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-53 active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has the active emergency braking system, which includes intelligent ...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (54,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-54 driving and operating warning (continued) complete attention is always required while driving, and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (55,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-55 the lane change alert system, read the entire lane change alert section before using this feature. Lane change alert if equipped, the lane change alert (lca)...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (56,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-56 driving and operating left side mirror display right side mirror display when the vehicle is started, both outside mirror lca displays will briefly come on to indicate the system ...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (57,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-57 if the lca displays do not light up when vehicles are in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching this zone and the system is clean, the system may need se...

  • Page 243: Fuel

    Black plate (58,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-58 driving and operating when ldw is on, @ is green if ldw is available to warn of a lane departure. If the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in t...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (59,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-59 if the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, e85 or flexfuel can be used in the vehicle. See e85 or flexfuel on page 9-60 . Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting as...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (60,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-60 driving and operating fuels in foreign countries if planning to drive in countries outside the u.S. Or canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or f...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (61,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-61 { caution do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (62,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-62 driving and operating do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See exterior car...

  • Page 248: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (63,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-63 trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assi...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (64,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-64 driving and operating towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquaint...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (65,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-65 vehicles can tow in d (drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. When to...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (66,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-66 driving and operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch n...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (67,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 driving and operating 9-67 the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 % of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately...

  • Page 253: Conversions And

    Black plate (68,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 9-68 driving and operating conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not ...

  • Page 254: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perch...

  • Page 255: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-2 vehicle care tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . 10-44 tire designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 tire pres...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-3 california proposition 65 warning most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth def...

  • Page 257: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work eassist vehicles only { warning never try to do your own service on eassist components. You can be injured and the vehicle c...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-5 hood to 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 vehicl...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.4l l4 engine.

  • Page 260

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle 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. See engi...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-8 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine awd.

  • Page 262

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle 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 o...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-10 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine fwd.

  • Page 264

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-11 1. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-15 . 2. Engine oil fill cap. See engine oil on page 10-11 . 3. Engine oil dipstick. See engine oil on page 10-11 . 4. Engine ...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-12 vehicle care 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level....

  • Page 266

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-13 { caution failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider on wh...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-14 vehicle care for the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, i...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-15 automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the on...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-16 vehicle care to inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 10-5 . 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (2). 3. ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (17,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-17 1. Electrical connector 2. Air duct clamp 3. Screws 4. Secondary air hose to inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Open the hood. See hood on page 10-...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (18,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-18 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine awd 1. Engine cooling fans (out of view) 2. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap 3.6l v6 engine fwd 1. Engine cooling fans (out of view) 2. Coolant sur...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (19,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-19 caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Always use dex-cool (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine coolant the cooling system in the vehicle is filled with dex...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (20,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-20 vehicle care caution (continued) proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-12 . Never dispose of engine coolant by...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (21,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-21 the coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. Turn ...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (22,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-22 vehicle care if the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See roadside assistance program on page 13-5 . If the decision i...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (23,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-23 if the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warn...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (24,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-24 vehicle care how to check power steering fluid check the level when the engine is cool. To check the power steering fluid: 1. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 2. ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (25,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-25 { caution . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . Do not mix water with ready-to-u...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (26,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-26 vehicle care replacing brake system parts always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes may not work properly. The braki...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (27,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-27 { warning with the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. { ...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (28,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-28 vehicle care { warning battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and reproduct...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (29,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-29 automatic transmission shift lock control function check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or ...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (30,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-30 vehicle care . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contac...

  • Page 284: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (31,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-31 headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjust...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (32,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-32 vehicle care headlamps, front turn signal and parking lamps base headlamp assembly the base model vehicle has a halogen high/low-beam headlamp, parking lamp, and a turn signal la...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (33,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-33 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 4. Reverse steps 1 – 3 to install. Taillamps, turn signal, stoplamps, and back-up lamps 1. Back-up lamp 2. Turn signal...

  • Page 287: Electrical System

    Black plate (34,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-34 vehicle care 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3). 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket. 5. Push the replacement b...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (35,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-35 electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (36,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-36 vehicle care engine compartment fuse block to remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. { caution spilling liquid on an...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (37,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-37 j-case fuses usage 25 rear heated seats 26 antilock brake system pump 27 electric parking brake 28 rear window defogger 41 brake vacuum pump 42 cooling fan k2 43 not...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (38,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-38 vehicle care mini fuses usage 14 cabin heater coolant pump (eassist)/secondary air injector/ secondary air injector with pressure sensor 15 motor generator unit coolant pump (eas...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (39,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-39 mini fuses usage 52 cluster run/crank 53 run/crank for inside rearview mirror, rear vision camera, air quality sensor, aero shutter motor 54 run/crank for: heating, ...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (40,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-40 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (41,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-41 fuses usage 9 body control module 4 10 body control module 8 (j-case fuse) 11 front heater ventilation air conditioning/blower (j-case fuse) 12 passenger seat (circu...

  • Page 295: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (42,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-42 vehicle 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 wa...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (43,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-43 see tire pressure for high-speed operation on page 10-51 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-season tires this vehicle may come with all-se...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (44,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-44 vehicle 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 sidew...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (45,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-45 (5) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (6) uniform tire quality grading (utqg) : tire manufacturers are re...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (46,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-46 vehicle care (4) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (5) tire inflation : the temporary use...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (47,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-47 (5) rim diameter : diameter of the wheel in inches. (6) service description : these characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index ...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (48,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-48 vehicle care gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9-10 . Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (49,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-49 radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (50,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-50 vehicle care tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. { caution neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated ti...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (51,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-51 remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches ...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (52,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-52 vehicle care the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be chec...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (53,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-53 condition exists. Tpms sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure ...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (54,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-54 vehicle care low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A dic warning message also displays. The malfunction l...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (55,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-55 activation tool at www.Gmtoolsandequipment.Com or call 1-800-gm tools (1-800-468-6657). There are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minute...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (56,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-56 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replac...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (57,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-57 do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the tire and loading information...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (58,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-58 vehicle care the rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, l...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (59,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-59 if proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See tire rotation on page 10-56 . However, if it is necessa...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (60,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-60 vehicle care the tire and loading information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See vehicle load limits on page 9-10 . Different size tires and wheels ...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (61,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-61 quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperatur...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (62,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-62 vehicle care overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel align...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (63,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-63 used replacement wheels { warning 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 su...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (64,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-64 vehicle care { warning 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 ca...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (65,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-65 this vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. To use the jacking equipment to change a spare tire safely, follow the instruc...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (66,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-66 vehicle care if this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire, tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (67,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-67 using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal and inflate a punctured tire follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the ti...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (68,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-68 vehicle care 9. Press the on/off button (1) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (4) will ...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (69,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-69 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister and place it in a highly vis...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (70,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-70 vehicle care using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (71,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-71 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (4). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading info...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (72,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-72 vehicle care 6. Screw the connector (2) to the canister (1). 7. Slide the plastic cover back on. Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit to access the tire sealant and compre...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (73,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-73 place the tools next to the tire being changed. Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat ...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (74,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-74 vehicle care { warning getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under ...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (75,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-75 7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8. Remove the flat tire. { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loos...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (76,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-76 vehicle care warning (continued) to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (77,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-77 storing a flat or spare tire and tools with a screw in fastener 1. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the fastener. 2. Replace the fastener with the one prov...

  • Page 331: Jump Starting

    Black plate (78,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-78 vehicle care { caution when the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails ...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (79,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-79 3. Press t then scroll y or z until jump start displays. 4. Press v to activate the jump start. 5. The system will then ask for confirmation. If yes is selected, the...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (80,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-80 vehicle care { warning 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...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (81,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-81 mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as far away from the discharged battery as possible. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative grou...

  • Page 335: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (82,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-82 vehicle care 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to th...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (83,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-83 recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreation...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (84,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-84 vehicle care dolly towing from the front (front-wheel drive) vehicles with front-wheel drive can be dolly towed from the front. Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehic...

  • Page 338: Appearance Care

    Black plate (85,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-85 dolly towing from the rear the vehicle cannot be dolly towed from the rear. Appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing a...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (86,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-86 vehicle care washed. This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using an automatic car wash, follow the car wash instructions. The windshield w...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (87,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-87 the bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum or stainless steel. To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions: . Be sure the molding is cool ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (88,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-88 vehicle 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...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (89,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-89 caution (continued) automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warra...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (90,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-90 vehicle care use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster. Using a mild soap solution, immediately remove hand lotions, sunscreen, an...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (91,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-91 coated moldings coated moldings should be cleaned. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft lint-free cloth dampened with water. . When heavily soiled, use ...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (92,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-92 vehicle care { caution do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display. This may cause damage and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Instrument panel, leather...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (93,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 vehicle care 10-93 { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only ...

  • Page 347: Notes

    Black plate (94,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 10-94 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 348: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 specia...

  • Page 349: Maintenance

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-2 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 - n...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-3 engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under ...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-4 service and maintenance . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See exterior care on page 10-85 . . C...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-5 maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 m...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-6 service and maintenance footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be neede...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-7 maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 m...

  • Page 355: Special Application

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-8 service and maintenance footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be neede...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-9 battery the battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . To avoid break-down or failure to start the vehi...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-10 service and maintenance shocks and struts shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. . Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while brak...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-11 wheel alignment wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be ad...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-12 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 ™ spec...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-13 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part num...

  • Page 361: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-14 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services per...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 service and maintenance 11-15 date odometer reading serviced by services performed.

  • Page 363

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 11-16 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by services performed.

  • Page 364: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 365: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications application capacities metric english air conditioning refrigerant for the air conditioning system refrigerant type and ch...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck f...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.4l l4 engine belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service. 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 368: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 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.S...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, ...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1-800-263-3777 (e...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-5 buick owner centre (canada) buickowner.Ca visit the buick owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the vehicle tools section. . Access...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-6 customer information . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Des...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-7 services specific to canadian-purchased vehicles . Fuel delivery: reimbursement is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fu...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-8 customer information courtesy transportation is not a part of the new vehicle limited warranty. A separate booklet entitled “ limited warranty and owner assistance information ” fu...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-9 value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision parts genuine gm collision parts are new parts made with the same material...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-10 customer information if the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with genuine gm original equipment manufacturer (oem) pa...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-11 if another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collisio...

  • Page 379: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-12 customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) rfid technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, a...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-13 to contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: admi...

  • Page 381: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-14 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy the vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For ...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (15,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 customer information 13-15 gm will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the less...

  • Page 383: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 384: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 385: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 14-2 onstar press = to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. . Give onstar hands-free calling voice commands. . Give onstar turn-by-turn navigation voice commands. Req...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 onstar 14-3 security onstar provides services including stolen vehicle assistance, remote ignition block, and roadside assistance, if equipped. Onstar can unlock the vehicle doors remot...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 14-4 onstar destination download: press q , then request the advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “ go ” ...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 onstar 14-5 onstar hands-free calling this service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. To make a call 1. Press = . System responds: “ onstar ready. ” 2. Say “ call. ”...

  • Page 389: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 14-6 onstar vehicle diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle syst...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 onstar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with onstar services. Service involving location ...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 14-8 onstar potential issues onstar cannot perform remote door unlock or stolen vehicle assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, onstar can...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 onstar 14-9 third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. Onstar - software acknowledgements certain onstar components inclu...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 14-10 onstar kai uwe rommel, steve salisbury, dave smith, steven m. Schweda, christian spieler, cosmin truta, antoine verheijen, paul von behren, rich wales, mike white. This software ...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (1,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-17, 9...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (2,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 jump starting . . . . . . . . 10-78, 10-79 load management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 power protection . . . ....

  • Page 396

    Black plate (3,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-3 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-77 compartments storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (4,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-4 index driving (cont'd) vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (5,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-5 forward collision alert (fca) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 frequency statement radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 front fog lamp light . ...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (6,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-6 index headlamps (cont'd) flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 high intensity discharge (hid) lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 high-beam on light . . . . . ....

  • Page 400

    Black plate (7,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-7 lamps (cont'd) on reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25 reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (8,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-8 index m maintenance records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 maintenance and care additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 maintenance schedule . . . ...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (9,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-9 onstar ® additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6 onstar ® connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 onstar ® emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 onstar ®...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (10,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-10 index r radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . . 13-12 radio frequency statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12 reading lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 404

    Black plate (11,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-11 seats adjustment, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 heated and ventilated front . . . 3-9 lumbar adjustment, front . . ...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (12,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-12 index storage areas center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 convenience net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (13,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 index i-13 traction control system (tcs)/ stabilitrak ® light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 limited-slip differential . . . . . . .9-36 off light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (14,1) buick lacrosse owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7707475) - 2015 - crc - 10/9/14 i-14 index wheels alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 different size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10...