2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows . 1-1 Instruments and Controls . 4-1 Climate Controls . 7-1 Keys and Locks . 1-2 Instrument Panel Overview. 4-4 Climate Control Systems . 7-1 Doors . 1-11 Controls . 4-6 Air Vents . 7-8 Vehicle Security. 1-13 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Maintenance . 7-8 Exterior Mirrors . 1-15 Indicators . 4-11 Interior Mirrors . 1-16 Information Displays . 4-25 Driving and Operating . 8-1 Windows . 1-17 Vehicle Messages . 4-33 Driving Information . 8-2 Roof . 1-19 Vehicle Personalization . 4-38 Starting and Operating . 8-17 OnStar® System . 4-43 Engine Exhaust . 8-26 Seats and Restraints . 2-1 Universal Remote System . 4-45 Automatic Transmission . 8-27 Head Restraints . 2-2 Drive Systems . 8-30 Front Seats . 2-3 Lighting . 5-1 Brakes . 8-31 Rear Seats . 2-9 Exterior Lighting . 5-1 Ride Control Systems . 8-34 Safety Belts . 2-10 Interior Lighting . 5-5 Cruise Control . 8-37 Airbag System . 2-25 Lighting Features . 5-5 Object Detection Systems . 8-40 Child Restraints . 2-39 Fuel . 8-48 Infotainment System . 6-1 Towing. 8-53 Storage . 3-1 Introduction . 6-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 8-60 Storage Compartments . 3-1 Radio . 6-12 Additional Storage Features . 3-2 Audio Players . 6-20 Rear Seat Infotainment . 6-34 Phone . 6-42 2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 9-1 Technical Data . 11-1 General Information . 9-2 Vehicle Identification . 11-1 Vehicle Checks . 9-4 Vehicle Data . 11-2 Headlamp Aiming . 9-31 Bulb Replacement . 9-34 Customer Information . 12-1 Electrical System . 9-40 Customer Information . 12-1 Wheels and Tires . 9-48 Reporting Safety Defects . 12-14 Jump Starting . 9-77 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing. 9-81 Privacy. 12-15 Appearance Care . 9-84 Index . i-1 Service and Maintenance . 10-1 General Information . 10-1 Scheduled Maintenance . 10-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 10-7 Maintenance Records . 10-10 Introduction iii For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the Manufactured under license from GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the Emblem, and the name LaCrosse double-D symbol are trademarks are registered trademarks of of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright General Motors. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. This manual describes features that Manufactured under license may or may not be on your specific under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; This product incorporates copyright vehicle either because they are 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; protection technology that is options that you did not purchase 6,487,535 & other U.S. and protected by U.S. patents and other or due to changes subsequent to worldwide patents issued & intellectual property rights. Use of the printing of this owner manual. pending. 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It is an manual can be obtained from your alphabetical list of what is in the dealer/retailer or from: manual and the page number On peut obtenir un exemplaire de where it can be found. ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse Danger, Warnings, and “Made for iPod” means that an suivante: Cautions electronic accessory has been Helm, Incorporated designed to connect specifically Warning messages found on vehicle P.O. Box 07130 labels and in this manual describe to iPod and has been certified Detroit, MI 48207 by the developer to meet Apple hazards and what to do to avoid or performance standards. iPod is a 1-800-551-4123 reduce them. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., Numéro de poste 6438 Danger indicates a hazard with a registered in the U.S. and other de langue française high level of risk which will result in countries. www.helminc.com serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Introduction v Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart { WARNING The vehicle has components and Here are some additional symbols These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of that may be found on the vehicle that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with and what they mean. For more people. the text describing the operation or information on the symbol, refer information relating to a specific to the index. Notice: This means there is component, control, message, 9 : Airbag Readiness Light something that could result in gauge, or indicator. property or vehicle damage. # : Air Conditioning M : This symbol is shown when This would not be covered by ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) you need to see your owner manual the vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls information. or OnStar® * : This symbol is shown when $ : Brake System Warning Light you need to see a service manual " : Charging System for additional instructions or information. I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” vi Introduction O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1 Vehicle Security Keys, Doors and Vehicle Security . 1-13 Windows Anti-Theft Alarm System . 1-13 Immobilizer . 1-13 Immobilizer Operation Keys and Locks (Key Access) . 1-13 Keys . 1-2 Immobilizer Operation Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Keyless Access) . 1-14 System . 1-3 Exterior Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Mirrors . 1-15 System Operation Folding Mirrors . 1-15 (Key Access) . 1-4 Heated Mirrors . 1-16 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Park Tilt Mirrors . 1-16 System Operation (Keyless Access) . 1-5 Interior Mirrors Remote Vehicle Start . 1-8 Manual Rearview Mirror . 1-16 Door Locks . 1-10 Power Door Locks . 1-10 Windows Safety Locks . 1-11 Windows . 1-17 Power Windows . 1-17 Doors Sun Visors . 1-19 Trunk . 1-11 Roof Sunroof . 1-19 1-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks { WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is { WARNING dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly Leaving children in a vehicle with injured or even killed. They could the ignition key is dangerous for operate the power windows or many reasons, children or others other controls or even make the could be badly injured or even vehicle move. The windows will killed. They could operate the function with the keyless access power windows or other controls transmitter in the vehicle and they The key, that is part of the Remote or even make the vehicle move. could be seriously injured or killed Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, The windows will function with the if caught in the path of a closing can be used for the ignition and all keys in the ignition and children window. Do not leave the keyless locks if the vehicle is a key access could be seriously injured or killed access transmitter in a vehicle vehicle. If the vehicle has the if caught in the path of a closing with children. keyless ignition, the key can be window. Do not leave the keys in used for the locks. a vehicle with children. Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3 Notice: If you ever lock your keys Changes or modifications to in the vehicle, you may have to this system by other than an damage the vehicle to get in. authorized service facility could Be sure you have spare keys. void authorization to use this If you are locked out of the vehicle, equipment. see Roadside Assistance Program If there is a decrease in the RKE on page 12‑6 or OnStar® System operating range: on page 4 43. ‑ . Check the distance. The transmitter may be Remote Keyless Entry too far from the vehicle. (RKE) System . Check the location. Other Press the button on the RKE See Radio Frequency Statement on vehicles or objects may be transmitter to extend the key. page 12‑17 for information blocking the signal. Press the button and the key regarding Part 15 of the Federal . Check the transmitter's battery. blade to retract the key. Communications Commission (FCC) See “Battery Replacement” later See your dealer/retailer if a new key Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry in this section. Canada. is needed. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service. 1-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry If the passenger door is open (RKE) System Operation when Q is pressed, all doors lock.