2k15_buick_lacrosse_22941405B.ai (Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109) Spine = Printer Adjust Color = Black Date = 09/03/14 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 2015 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-3 Air Vents . 8-6 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Maintenance . 8-6 eAssist Features . 1-19 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Performance and Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-21 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Indicators . 5-7 Starting and Operating . 9-14 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays . 5-26 Engine Exhaust . 9-26 Windows . 2-1 Vehicle Messages . 5-35 Automatic Transmission . 9-27 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Vehicle Personalization . 5-45 Drive Systems . 9-30 Doors . 2-13 Universal Remote System . 5-51 Brakes . 9-30 Vehicle Security. 2-15 Ride Control Systems . 9-34 Exterior Mirrors . 2-18 Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-37 Interior Mirrors . 2-19 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . 9-47 Windows . 2-20 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Fuel . 9-58 Roof . 2-23 Lighting Features . 6-6 Trailer Towing. 9-63 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-68 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Infotainment System . 7-1 Head Restraints . 3-2 Introduction . 7-1 Front Seats . 3-4 Rear Seats . 3-11 Safety Belts . 3-12 Airbag System . 3-20 Child Restraints . 3-33 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 2015 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Technical Data . 12-1 General Information . 10-2 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Headlamp Aiming . 10-31 Bulb Replacement . 10-31 Customer Information . 13-1 Electrical System . 10-34 Customer Information . 13-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-42 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-12 Jump Starting . 10-78 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing the Vehicle . 10-82 Privacy. 13-14 Appearance Care . 10-85 OnStar . 14-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 OnStar Overview. 14-1 General Information . 11-1 OnStar Services . 14-2 Maintenance Schedule . 11-2 OnStar Additional Special Application Information . 14-6 Services . 11-8 Index . i-1 Additional Maintenance and Care . 11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Maintenance Records . 11-14 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the documentation relating to your BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated are trademarks and/or service features. 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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols { Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and Warning messages found on vehicle Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of labels and in this manual describe could result in property or vehicle text. Symbols are shown along with hazards and what to do to avoid or damage. the text describing the operation or reduce them. information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. { Danger M : This symbol is shown when Danger indicates a hazard with a you need to see your owner manual high level of risk which will result for additional instructions or in serious injury or death. information. * : This symbol is shown when A circle with a slash through it is a you need to see a service manual safety symbol which means “Do { Warning for additional instructions or Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let information. this happen.” Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart # : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols . : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more + : Fuses information on the symbol, refer to 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ( : Heated Steering Wheel # : Air Conditioning j : LATCH System Child ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Restraints * g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Malfunction Indicator Lamp or OnStar® (if equipped) : : Oil Pressure $ : Brake System Warning Light O : Power " : Charging System / : Remote Vehicle Start I : Cruise Control > : Safety Belt Reminders B : Engine Coolant Temperature 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor O : Exterior Lamps d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® g : First Responder M : Windshield Washer Fluid Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Interior Lighting . 1-11 Power Outlets . 1-17 Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Universal Remote System . 1-18 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 Sunroof . 1-18 Instrument Panel Climate Controls . 1-14 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Transmission . 1-14 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview . 1-19 Initial Drive Information Vehicle Features High Voltage Safety Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Infotainment System . 1-15 Information . 1-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Steering Wheel Controls . 1-15 Automatic Engine Start/Stop System . 1-4 Cruise Control . 1-15 Feature . 1-20 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Driver Information Regenerative Braking . 1-20 Door Locks . 1-5 Center (DIC) . 1-15 Battery . 1-21 Trunk Release . 1-5 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Service . 1-21 Windows . 1-6 System . 1-16 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Lane Departure Performance and Maintenance Memory Features . 1-8 Warning (LDW) . 1-16 Traction Control/Electronic Heated and Ventilated Lane Change Alert (LCA) . 1-16 Stability Control . 1-21 Seats . 1-8 Rear Vision Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-22 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Camera (RVC) . 1-17 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Safety Belts . 1-9 Rear Cross Traffic Alert E85 or FlexFuel . 1-23 Passenger Sensing (RCTA) System . 1-17 Driving for Better Fuel System . 1-10 Parking Assist . 1-17 Economy . 1-23 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Active Emergency Braking Roadside Assistance Program . 1-23 Steering Wheel System . 1-17 ® Adjustment . 1-11 OnStar . 1-23 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7707475) - 2015 - CRC - 10/9/14 In Brief 1-3 1. Exterior Lamp Controls on 6. Hazard Warning Flashers on 15. Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. page 6-4. page 5-2 (If Equipped). Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Driver Information Center (DIC) Equipped). on page 9-57 (If Equipped). Buttons. See Driver Information Instrument Panel Illumination Rear Parking Assist Button (If Center (DIC) on page 5-28. Control on page 6-5. Equipped). See Assistance 16. Ignition Positions (Key Access) Head-Up Display (HUD) on Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9-15 or Ignition page 5-31 (If Equipped). on page 9-48. Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-16. 2. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6-3. 17. Heated and Ventilated Front 3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 8. Infotainment on page 7-1. Seats on page 3-9 (If Lane-Change Signals on Equipped). page 6-4. 9. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out 18. Shift Lever. See Automatic 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-16. Transmission on page 9-27. Driver Information Center 19. Parking Brake on page 9-31. Display. See Driver Information 10. Front Storage on page 4-2. Center (DIC) on page 5-28. 11. Hood Release. See Hood on Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-34. 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 10-5. page 5-3. 12. Cruise Control on page 9-37.