2005 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual
2005 Buick LaCrosse Manual
2005 Buick LaCrosse manual content summary:
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2005 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-65 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 2
BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks, and the name LACROSSE is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 3
tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not do this" or "Do Not let this happen." {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 4
avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Front Seat Position ...1-48 Airbag System ...1-51 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-53 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-56 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-57 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-57 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-58 Front Seats ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-3 Six-Way Power - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 8
1 Seats and Restraint Systems Restraint System Check ...1-65 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-65 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-65 Passenger Sensing System ...1-60 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 1-2 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Front Seats Manual Seats Lift the bar located under the front seat cushion to unlock the seat. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 10
seat cushions. Your vehicle may have power lumbar. The control is located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion. Press the front of the control to increase lumbar support. Press the rear of the control to decrease lumbar support. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the buttons are located on the climate control panel. Reclining Seatbacks Press the button once to activate a high heat setting. Both indicator lights above the button will come on. Press the button again to select a lower temperature setting. Only - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 12
is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 13
This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Push the release button, located under the head restraint, to lower the head restraint. Your vehicle may have a front center 41. For information on safety belts for this position, see Center Front Passenger Position on page 1-24. 1-7 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 14
. To lower the rear seatback, follow these steps: 2. Pull forward on the seatback tab located on the outboard side of the rear seat cushion to fold the seatback down. This gives the rear center lap-shoulder belt latch, if equipped, by using a pointed object to press the release button. 1-8 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 15
, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. To raise the rear seatback, follow these steps - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 16
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 17
the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-12 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 19
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-13 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 20
in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the most - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 21
your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. 1-15 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 22
. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-16 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 23
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 24
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 25
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-19 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 26
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 27
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-21 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 28
drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 29
worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 32
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-26 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 33
would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-27 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 34
the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 35
. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-25. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 36
probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-65. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 1-30 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Guides on page 1-27. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 39
: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 40
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much - until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 41
it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 42
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Child Restraint Systems {CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 44
the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 45
part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle's owner. For many years, add-on child restraints have used the adult belt system to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 46
instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system or the LATCH system and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 47
center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger's airbag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 48
. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have anchor point specified in Top Strap Anchor Location on page 1-43. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 49
the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 50
A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-44 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 51
located near the base of all three rear seating positions. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System it is secure. To remove the child restraint, simply belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 52
if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 53
and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-47 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 54
a rear-facing infant seat or a small child in a forward-facing child restraint or booster seat is detected. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-60 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34 for more information on this including important safety information. A label on your sun visor says - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 55
the child restraint in this seat. See Manual Seats on page 1-3 or Six-Way Power Seats on page 1-4. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 56
the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 57
position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 58
your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them. Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 59
shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The driver's airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-53 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 60
The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-54 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 61
do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. And, if your vehicle has roof-mounted side impact airbags, never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any door or window opening. If you do, the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 62
severity. Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 63
quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near-frontal impacts. For side impact airbags, inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact. hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. For - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 64
inflated. Some components of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows - will be hot for a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 65
will need some new parts for your airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers other parts that need to be replaced. 1-59 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 66
system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver's airbag and the side airbags are not part - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 67
outgrown child restraints • or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, the off indicator on the instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 68
for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 69
See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-33 for more on this, including important safety information. A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Remove - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 70
to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (located under the right front passenger's seat), or the instrument panel can affect the operation of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 72
time of the collision. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. If the frontal airbags inflate, you will also need to replace the driver's and right front passenger's safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 73
19 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Ignition Positions ...2-21 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-22 Starting the Engine ...2-22 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-24 Parking Brake ...2-27 2-1 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 75
a new key. Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 76
weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 77
functions may be available if your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system: / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, the vehicle is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See "EXT LIGHT DELAY" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71. Pressing the unlock - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 78
must be in off or accessory for the alarm to work. , a replacement can be Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 79
you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will automatically regulate the inside temperature - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 80
to turn it on. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-3 for additional information. The remote vehicle start feature needs to be reset after your vehicle's engine is started two times using the transmitter's remote - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 81
procedure has been done, since last driving the vehicle or resetting the remote start system, the engine may be started again remotely following the hazard warning flashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 82
of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. CAUTION: (Continued) • There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside use the manual or power door locks. 2-10 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 83
use the power door lock switch located on either front door armrest. Delayed will not activate when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all the content theft-deterrent system, the vehicle is programmed from the factory to arm the system with the power door - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 84
DIC), there are different programming options for locking and unlocking the doors automatically. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71. Lockout Protection The If the key is not left in the ignition, or, if the manual door lock pin is used, the key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 85
on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. Remote - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 86
when large items are stored in the trunk. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk latch of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside. 2-14 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 88
driver's window switch has an express-down feature labeled AUTO. This allows you to lower the window completely to control each of the windows. The power window switches work while the ignition is on, in ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 89
of the front window. You can also move them to cover the side windows. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. A red light located on top of the instrument panel, toward the center of the vehicle and near the windshield, will flash slowly when the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 90
The vehicle's content theft-deterrent alarm system can be activated when the key is removed from the ignition and the power door a time delay, the red light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to show the system is armed. Arming Confirmation A red light located on top of the instrument panel - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 91
senses that the wrong key has been inserted into the ignition, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop flowing to the engine. If someone tries to start the vehicle again with the wrong key, the vehicle will not start. Anyone using a trial - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 92
to the system. To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the master key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF, and remove the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Do not drive at any replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake removed. This position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. B (ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is off. To use ACCESSORY - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 94
the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP), certain - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 95
add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 96
grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your vehicle's automatic transaxle may have starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you display located on the instrument panel cluster that will indicate the gear the vehicle - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 97
front wheels. It is the best position to use when the engine is started because the vehicle cannot move easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular brakes before - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 98
35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 99
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and parking - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 100
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 101
with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is fi an automatic transaxle shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the OFF position. The regular brakes - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 102
over road debris. • Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: • Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 103
brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine : Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 104
for daytime conditions. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Automatic Dimming Rearview - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 105
to move it up or down and side to side. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. The automatic dimming feature is turned on or off by pressing the left button, located on the lower part of the mirror, for up to three seconds. When turned on, this mirror - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 106
24 or Climate Control System on page 3-21. OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 108
or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If your vehicle has this feature, the control buttons are located on the driver's sun visor. HomeLink® Wireless Control System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 109
instructions battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming HomeLink® Your vehicle's engine away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 110
-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 111
the "Programming HomeLink® " procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 3 under "Programming HomeLink® " with the following: Continue to following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 112
the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside and a shelf for storing manuals. The shelf is located at the top of the glove box. If your vehicle - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 113
row bench seat. Flip the center armrest down and it can be used as an armrest for the driver and passenger seat. Lift the armrest lid to access the storage area. Convenience Net The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 114
. The sunshade will automatically open with the sunroof. To stop the express-open function, press the back of the control again. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the control. To stop the sunroof, release the control. The sunshade must be closed manually. The sunroof panel cannot - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Assist (URPA) ...3-18 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-20 Climate Controls ...3-21 Climate Control System ...3-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-24 Outlet Adjustment ...3-28 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-28 Steering Wheel Climate Controls ...3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Feature ...3-117 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-118 Radio Reception ...3-119 Care of Your CDs ...3-119 Care of Your CD Player ...3-119 Backglass Antenna ...3-120 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-120 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-38 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-39 Malfunction Indicator - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 117
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-34. I. Audio System Controls. See Audio System(s) on page 3-79. J. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-11. K. Parking Brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27. L. Cruise Controls. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. M. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6. N. Steering Wheel - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 120
hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows adjustment of the steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel can be raised to the highest - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 121
and the driver without moving the driver's seat. The lever on the steering wheel column that enables telescoping is located on the left side of the steering column and behind the tilt lever. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 122
/multifunction lever away from you. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on if the ignition is Lamps on page 5-48 for turn signal bulb replacement procedures. Also see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-88 for location of fuses. A chime will sound if the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. . You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 124
spin. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. When road conditions allow, the cruise control can be used again. The buttons for the cruise control are located on the steering wheel. I(Cruise On/Off): Push this button to turn the system on and off. RES + (Resume/Accelerate): Push this button - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 125
/off button. The indicator light in the button will come on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET − button. The cruise symbol will display in the instrument panel cluster when the system is engaged. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 126
While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 127
to AUTO. To disable automatic lighting, do any of the following: • Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off Turn the control to this position to manually turn the headlamps on and off. This is a momentary control that will spring back to AUTO when released. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Plate Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 129
also go on if they were on previously. As with any vehicle, the regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. While the high-beam headlamps are on, the fog lamps are off. Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the parking lamps or headlamps have been left on after the ignition has been - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 130
on when any door is open and when the ignition key is removed from the ignition. + (On): Turn the control to this position to turn the interior lamps on. The interior lamps can be controlled, or automatically turned on or off under certain conditions. They are explained in the following text. 3-16 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 131
interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The ignition must be off and the interior lamp control must be in the door position for delayed exit lighting to work. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until one of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 132
LIGHT DELAY" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71 for additional information. Battery Run-Down Protection This helps prevent the vehicle's battery located on the overhead console. Press the lens to turn them on and off. • The ignition is turned on. • The interior lamps control system can - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 133
located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around. How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). When the system comes on, the three lights check - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 134
red, indicating that there is a problem. The light will also flash red while driving if a trailer is attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or object is on the back of, or hanging out of your trunk. The light will continue to flash until the trailer or the object is removed and your vehicle is driven - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 135
the battery. Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Climate Controls Climate Control System With - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 136
located on the left side of the climate control air to the floor outlets with some air directed toward the side window outlets and a little air directed to the windshield. In this mode, the system will automatically use outside air. The air conditioning air to the instrument panel outlets. If driving - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 137
. 3. Select the air conditioner. 4. Select the coolest temperature. 5. Select the highest fan speed. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button for automatic control of the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. There might be a delay of two to three minutes before the fan comes on when the automatic operation is used in cold weather. For the automatic system - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 139
will be for the driver and passenger. In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out blowing air at the floor but may change modes automatically as the vehicle warms up to maintain the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 140
places the system in manual or semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 141
, the system will automatically turn off the recirculation and run the air conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is near or below freezing. Pressing the recirculation button will have no effect other than turning on the telltale light while in defrost mode. Do not drive the vehicle - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter is located in the engine compartment below the air inlet grille, near the passenger's side windshield wiper arm. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12. The filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 143
-strip from the passenger's side of the vehicle halfway to the center of the hood. 8. Remove the old air filter by pulling up on its tab. 9. Install a new passenger compartment air filter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13 for the type of filter to use. Make sure it slides under - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 144
with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 145
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let the driver know at a glance how the vehicle is running. It will show how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is in the fuel tank and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. 3-31 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 146
and Displays on page 3-47. The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the odometer/trip switch on belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will flash for several more. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 147
, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The system check includes the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-51. This light will come on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 148
key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF for several seconds as a system check. If you use remote start to start your vehicle from a distance (if equipped), you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 149
has a loose accessory belt or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. 3-35 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 150
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light If the TC (traction control) warning light comes on and stays on, there may be a problem - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 152
. See your GM dealer to have it corrected. If the light does not go out or if the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, your vehicle may have a problem with the cooling system. You should stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible to avoid damage to the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 153
only. life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 154
dealer for service as soon as possible. • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 155
not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 156
vehicle has an oil problem, this light may stay on after the engine is started, or come on while you are driving. {CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 157
low engine oil. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 158
may be driven at a reduced speed while the reduced engine power light is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime the reduced engine power light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized GM dealer as soon as possible for service. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 159
come on and a chime will sound if it detects a problem on the vehicle. Door Ajar Light When the ignition is on, this light will stay on until all doors are closed and completely latched. You will hear a chime if a door is unlatched after the engine is started and the vehicle is not in PARK - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 160
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information. Check Gas Cap Light When the indicator nears empty, there is still a little fuel while cornering, braking or accelerating. • The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off. 3-46 If equipped, this light will come on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 161
temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the letters OC (open circuit) or SC (short circuit) will appear on the display. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. The DIC on the uplevel vehicle also - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 162
instantaneous fuel economy. 2 (Gages)*: Press this button to display the battery voltage and oil life. r (Set/Reset)*: Press this button to set Traction Control)*: If your vehicle has the traction control system, press this button to turn traction control on or off. See Traction Control System ( - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 163
vehicle, during a trip for instance, the TIME ELAPSED feature will automatically start timing where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it various vehicle speed recorded since the last reset of this value. To reset the value, press the trip/odometer button to display AVERAGE SPEED, then - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 164
current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per through the following menu items: Battery Press the gages button until BATTERY displays. This mode shows the current battery voltage. 3-50 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 165
you see OIL LIFE 99% on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. You - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 166
order to do this, the compass must be set or calibrated to the variance zone in which the vehicle is travelling. 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3-52 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 167
and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate compass is manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a safe location where driving the vehicle in circles is not a problem. To - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 168
on page 3-38. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor will turn back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle. This message will come on while the ignition - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 169
If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE This message will display when there is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 170
It will also re-display for two seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR This message will display when the driver's door is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 171
will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-38 and Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-38 for more information. To avoid added strain on the engine, turn off the air conditioner if it is on. When the coolant temperature returns to - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 172
. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. KEY FOB BATTERY LOW This message will display when the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 173
re-appear when the engine is turned on. LOW BRAKE FLUID This message will display when the brake fluid level is low. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir. Also, see Brakes on page 5-35 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 174
the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. LOW OIL LEVEL This message will display when the vehicle's engine oil is low. Fill the oil to the proper level as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the engine oil fill location. Also - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 175
will also appear on the instrument panel cluster. See Oil Pressure Light on page 3-42. Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible when this message is displayed. This message - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 176
the DIC. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. A chime will sound continuously while this message is displayed if driving above 5 mph (8 , but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 177
is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message will display when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 178
if any of the following conditions are true when a remote start attempt is made: • The remote start system is disabled through the DIC. The key is in the ignition. The hood or the doors are not closed. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 179
when the engine is turned on. SERVICE ABS SYSTEM If the vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), this message will display when the system is not functioning properly. Have the brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. The anti-lock brake system warning light will also - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 180
, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message will display when a problem with the brake system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. The brake system warning light will also appear on the instrument panel - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 181
has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. ® SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM This message will display when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system programmed in the key - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 182
still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. SERVICE VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING If your vehicle has variable effort steering, this message will display when if this system is not functioning properly. See Steering - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 183
until the problem is resolved. This message cannot be acknowledged. TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE If your vehicle has the traction control system, this message will display when the system is on. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. See - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 184
has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned off. If the condition still exists, the message will re-appear when the engine is turned on. • The traction control system is turned off by pressing the traction control button located on the center of the instrument - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 185
since then. The customization preferences are automatically recalled. The driver's personalization preferences include the following: Exterior lighting delay Interior lighting delay Delayed locking Content Auto door lock preferences Auto door unlock preferences Remote keyless entry unlock - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 186
to begin. 4. The DIC will then display an instruction screen. Press the option button to display the features that on after the key is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the option button until EXT LIGHT DELAY appears on the DIC - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 187
the delayed locking feature is enabled, it may be activated when the key is out of the ignition by doing one of the following: INT LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED This feature enables the interior lamps in the vehicle to turn on for about 25 seconds after the key is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 188
the following choices: OFF: There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle. LIGHTS: The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, once this feature is turned on, the system will activate if someone tries to enter the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 189
LIGHTS and HORN (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your remote keyless entry transmitter. See "Remote Vehicle Start" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 190
the previously programmed key needs to be replaced. 1: The key will be programmed AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to scroll through the following choices: OFF: All automatic door locking is disabled. The doors will always need to be locked manually before driving - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 191
UNLOCK This feature displays only if ON was selected for the AUTO DOOR LOCK feature. This feature allows automatic door unlocking to be turned off, used for the driver's door only, or for all of the doors. Press the option button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 192
the selection of which doors will unlock on the first press of the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. Press the option button until FOB UNLOCK ON 1ST PRESS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 193
that has been added improperly. Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, find out what your audio system can do, and how to operate all of its controls. Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 194
DISP (Display): Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency, band, and time of day. When the ignition is turned off, press this knob to display the time. To change the default on the display, press the DISP button until you see the display you want, then hold this - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 195
or speaker control is displayed. CEN will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. Radio Messages CAL (Calibration): The audio system has been for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take your vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 196
CD will start to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When the CD is inserted, CD will appear on the display. As , difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 197
display when a CD is loaded. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 198
will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume): With SCV, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select SPEED VOL MIN, SPEED VOL MED, or - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 199
are in the selected band. INFO (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 200
speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, classical, and custom. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 201
control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. Scanning Categories (CAT) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service the last station you were listening to. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 202
) Condition XL location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Info Not Found XM Lock Condition Category Name not available No . The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 204
CD will start to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the , difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 205
each time you play a CD. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/Channel Name. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States. XM™ offers 100 (Speed Compensated Volume): With SCV, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 207
allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you drive, SCV increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 208
speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, classical, and custom. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 209
position, push and hold the speaker knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only) To select and find a desired category perform the following: 1. Press the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 210
the last station you were listening to. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take your vehicle to your GM dealer for service. If - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 211
) Condition XL location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Info Not Found XM Lock Condition Category Name not available No . The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 213
CD will start to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the , difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 214
o SEEK p: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. To scan tracks, press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display. The CD will search the previous or next tracks - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 215
play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders. The system can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders ROOT. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files will be located under the root folder. The folder down and the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 216
shortened. The display will not show parts of words on the last page new folder, the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play loaded in the same manner. File System and Naming The song name that will - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 217
, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have been played the system will move on to the next folder or playlist and play all of the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 218
o SEEK p: Press the left arrow to go to the start of the previous track. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. To scan tracks, press either arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. The CD will search the previous or next tracks at two seconds per track - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 219
been a problem while burning the CD. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous Untied States. XM™ offers 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children's programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 220
produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume): With SCV, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 221
are in the selected band. INFO (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message, - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 222
speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. EQ (Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, classical, and custom. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 223
were listening to. Scanning Categories (CAT) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only) To scan a desired category perform the following: 1. Press the last station you were listening to. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 224
) Condition XL location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Info Not Found XM Lock Condition Category Name not available No . The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working having your vehicle serviced, check with your GM dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM™ - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 226
it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD /or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add Press and release the LOAD button. 3. Wait for the indicator light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 227
and the indicator light, located to the right of the slot, will begin to flash and EJECT ALL will appear on the display. 2. Once the light stops flashing, REMOVE CD # eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The player's 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 228
\ (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward within the current track. N (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the repeat button. RPT # will appear on the display. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 229
CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK right arrow to locate the track to be saved. The track will begin to play. 4. Press one CD. See "LOAD" listed previously in this section for more information. 2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode. LIST should - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 230
display indicating the song list has been deleted. If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list. To end song list - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 231
road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Audio Steering Wheel Controls To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for more strong signal that are in the selected band. If your vehicle has this feature, some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: When a CD is playing, press the right or the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 233
go. > (OnStar/Mute): Press and release this button to silence the audio system. Press it again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound this button for two seconds to interact with the OnStar® system. See the OnStar® manual provided with your vehicle for more information. Care of Your - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 234
AM-FM antenna. There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting the radio display. Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime will disable vehicle chimes. 3- - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 235
, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 StabiliTrak® System ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 236
in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10. Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything." On going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 237
safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is "too much" if someone plans to drive? whiskey, gin, or vodka. • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • The - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 238
25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that else about drinking and driving that many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 239
physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 240
skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 241
. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 242
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin. The traction control system active light will come - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 243
on page 3-53. When this message is displayed, the system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the StabiliTrak® activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. The same thing can happen if you are steering through a sharp curve and you suddenly accelerate. Those two control systems - steering and acceleration - can overwhelm those - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 245
. See Braking on page 4-5. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 247
what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 248
vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 250
. Some drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. 4-16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 251
washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 252
be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water. Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 253
. You will save time and energy. See Freeway Driving on page 4-20. • Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 254
you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? • Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 256
enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 257
of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 258
shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-24 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 259
wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow - drive with caution. If you have the traction control system (TCS), it improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has TCS, you will - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 260
unless you have ABS, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greater you have been stopped by the snow. 4-26 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 261
any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 262
should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 263
), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Label Example A vehicle speci - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 264
original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Example 1 Item A B C Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Item A B C Example 2 Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Certification Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification label is found on the rear edge of the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 267
or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Notice: Overloading your vehicle - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed Long Trip on page 4-21. Dinghy Towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 269
is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly. To tow your vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the gear shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the ignition key. 4. Clamp - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 270
for this part. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assembly, and - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 271
our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 272
need to be made in the body of the vehicle to install a trailer hitch, then be sure to seal the holes later when the hitch is removed. If the holes are not sealed, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-30. Dirt and - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 273
check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes of the steering wheel with one - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 274
of engine and transaxle overheating. If towing a trailer, you may want to drive in THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer's wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 275
for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid; which should not be overfilled; engine oil, drive belt(s), and cooling and brake systems. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If trailering - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 276
✍ NOTES 4-42 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 277
a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-21 Radiator Pressure Cap - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 278
82 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-83 Tires ...5-83 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-84 Finish Damage ...5-84 Underbody Maintenance ...5-84 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-84 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-85 Vehicle Identification ...5-86 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-86 Service Parts - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 279
service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 280
. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-64. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 281
gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 282
condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 283
control system may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 284
to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle. To remove the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 285
top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-81. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 286
Container Checking Things smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 287
, do the following: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel. 2. Push the secondary hood release lever, located under the center of the hood above the grille, up and to the right to disengage it - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.8L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 289
"Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-21. M. Engine Coolant Bleed Valve. See "How to Add Coolant to the Radiator" under Cooling System on page 5-26. N. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-35. O. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 290
When you open the hood on the 3.6L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-21. M. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 5-35. N. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 292
oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. 3.6L V6 Engine 3.8L V6 Engine If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 293
fied as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 294
will come on. See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3-43 or DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. Turn the key to OFF, then start the vehicle. If the light or message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter What to Do with - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 296
you are driving. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 297
, take your vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 298
, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL® engine coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If this coolant mixture is used, nothing else needs to be added. If coolant needs to be added more than four times a year, have your dealer check the cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 299
contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-26. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Operating Mode on page 5-26 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Engine Overheating There is a coolant temperature gage and a warning light on the instrument panel cluster that indicate an overheated engine condition. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-38 and - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 301
driving to a safe place in an emergency. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat setting and - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Information Center (DIC), along with the engine coolant temperature warning light on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode. The temperature gage will also indicate an overheat condition exists. Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 303
fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 3.6L V6 engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 304
at or above the cold fill line on the coolant recovery tank. If it is not, there may be a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 305
coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the cold fill line, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 306
engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 307
3. If your vehicle has the 3.8L V6 engine, open the coolant air bleed valve located on the thermostat housing near the heater hose. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 3.8L V6 engine 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 308
the base of the filler neck. 10. Then replace the radiator pressure cap. At any time during this Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the cold fill line when the engine is cold. 3.8L V6 engine shown, 3.6L V6 engine similar 8. Start the engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 309
when the engine is cold or hot, power steering fluid should be added. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 310
tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. • Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 311
have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 312
the reservoir. Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 313
in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 314
is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N) before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 5-39 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 316
vehicle. You will not use your vehicle's battery for jump starting. It has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal, located on the underhood fuse block, for that purpose. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if 3.8L V6 engine shown, 3.6L V6 engine similar 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 5-41 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 318
. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 319
black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery optical headlamp aiming system. The aim dealer for service if the should be fully assembled and all located under the hood near the headlamps. 5-43 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 320
low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being aimed. This should allow only the beam of light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on the flat surface. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam lamp. 5-44 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 321
may cause damage to the headlamp. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-50. For any bulb You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 5. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Headlamp and Sidemarker Bulbs To replace a low-beam headlamp or sidemarker bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Remove the fastener from the front fascia. The fastener is located inboard of the headlamp assembly, near the high-beam headlamp - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 323
assembly is secure. 3. Remove the access cover from behind the bulb being replaced. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it from the headlamp assembly replace the high-beam headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Locate - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 324
replace a fog lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Locate the access door in the splash shield. It is located behind the front fascia. To do this, reach up under and behind the front fascia. 2. Open the access door. 3. Locate plastic base. 7. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the appropriate - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 325
trim. There are two wing nuts located on the driver's side (shown) and two located on the passenger's side of the vehicle. 4. Pull back the trunk trim. 5. Remove the two wing nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. 6. Pull out the taillamp assembly and disconnect the wiring harness. 5-49 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Back-Up Lamps Fog Lamp Front Turn Signal Taillamp D. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal E. Sidemarker For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 8. Replace with a new bulb. 9. Turn the bulb socket - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever under the windshield wiper arm, and slide the wiper assembly off of the wiper arm. 3. Slide the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 328
service Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold damaged, replace them. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 329
and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-63. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. 5-53 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has 's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter T as the first character in - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 331
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kiloPascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 332
width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 333
tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended In degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently ation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 335
cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 336
km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-61 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-65 for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 337
It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 5-61 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 338
and its location on your vehicle replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. {CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 339
tested under controlled conditions on a driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system cars and light trucks braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 340
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the the alignment may need to be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 341
make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 342
it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do not spin your wheels. If you do find traction devices that will - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 343
to blowout while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 344
wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle's hazard warning flashers. When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine and do - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-13 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net if the vehicle has one. 4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Remove the compact spare tire. 3. Lift the handle on the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 346
6. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools needed to change a tire include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B, and wheel wrench (C). 5-70 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 347
. Be careful; the edge may be sharp. Do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands. Once you have removed the center cap or wheel cover, use the following procedure to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire. To remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 348
be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly you find them. The front location is about 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well. The rear location is about 9 inches (22.8 cm - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 349
{CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 350
oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 351
use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 352
located in the foam holder, to help avoid wheel surface damage. To store a full-size tire, place the tire valve stem facing down, and then remove the only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-77. See the storage instructions label - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 353
lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the vehicle, check an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 354
them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. Always open the doors or windows of not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 355
given earlier in this section. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, and blood can be removed using the club soda water instructions given earlier in this section. If an odor lingers - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 356
or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This may have to be done more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt, and shoe polish will stain if they are - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 357
cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing safety belts cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 358
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. 5-82 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 359
silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Do - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 360
this fallout condition within 12 body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Quickly removes spots and stains from - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label in the trunk. It is very - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-64. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the headlamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have the headlamp system checked - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 364
block protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger's side of the instrument - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 365
ILLUM Usage Door Locks, Trunk Remote Keyless Entry Ignition Key Lock Cluster Steering Wheel Controls Illumination Usage OnStar®, Data Link Interior Lamps Power Seat Sunroof Canister Vent Climate Control System Turn Signal, Hazard Park Lamps Center-High-Mounted Stoplamp/Back-up Lamps Power Mirrors - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Auxiliary Power Horn Emission Air Conditioner Clutch Oxygen Sensor Powertrain Control Module Powetrain Control Module, Electronic Throttle Control Electronic Throttle Control Display Anti-lock Brake Solenoid Fuel Injector Transmission Solenoid Fuel Pump Anti-lock Brake System Ignition 5-90 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 367
39 40 41 Mini-Relays 42 43 Usage Air Pump Battery Main 1 Battery Main 2 Battery Main 3 Fan 1 Battery Main 4 Anti-lock Brake System Motor Fan 2 Starter Usage Headlamp High Beam HDM Module Fog Lamp Ignition 1 Air Conditioning Compressor Horn Powertrain Fuel Pump Usage Fan 1 Fan 3 Mini-Relays 44 45 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 368
English and metric conversions. Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transmission Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.6L V6 3.8L V6 Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L V6 3.8L V6 Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque English 2.31 lbs 7.4 qt 11.0 qt 11.7 qt - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Record ...6-14 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 370
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 371
that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 372
000 km) since the last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system. When the light or message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 373
air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (l). Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-60. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (normal service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 375
or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 376
accelerator or cruise control cables. (k) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (l) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. Owner Checks - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 377
brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-27 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 379
held by the parking brake only. • To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Usage Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in System Canada 89021186 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 381
from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 3.8L V8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs 3.6L V6 Engine 3.8L V8 Engine Windshield Wiper Assembly 22.0 inches (56.0 cm) GM Part Number 24508572 12587552 25010792 10340216 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 382
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-15 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 385
...7-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 386
has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the Dealership name and location • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Buick, please remember that Two, you should file with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual (United States only). • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800- - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 389
$1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver's or passenger's adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle, such as hand controls and wheelchair/scooter 833-9935. GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Mexico, Central - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 390
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. • Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 391
service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions book. Courtesy Transportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 392
service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick limited to a maximum of $30 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 393
systems, such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 394
official request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process, or check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232- - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 396
: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25 Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 397
58 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-56 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-53 Antenna, Backglass ...3-120 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-37 Appearance Care ...5-78 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-83 Care of Safety Belts ...5-81 Chemical Paint Spotting - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 398
B Backglass Antenna ...3-120 Battery ...5-38 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...3-15 Run-Down Protection ...3-18 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-21 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Emergencies ...4-8 Parking ...2-27 System Warning Light ...3-36 Brakes ...5-35 Braking ...4-5 Braking in - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 399
...3-21 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-28 Dual Automatic ...3-24 Outlet Adjustment ...3-28 Steering Wheel Controls ...3-30 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...1-27 Compact Spare Tire ...5-77 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Convenience Net ...2-41 Coolant Engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 400
Ordering Information ...7-11 D Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Delayed Entry Lighting ...3-17 Delayed Exit Lighting ...3-17 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Door Ajar Light ...3-45 4 Door (cont.) Delayed Locking ...2-11 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Electrical System (cont.) Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-88 Underhood Fuse Block ...5-90 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-87 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Battery ...5-38 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-43 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Coolant ...5-21 Coolant Heater ...2-23 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 402
...3-24 Highbeam On Light ...3-44 Highway Hypnosis ...4-21 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-22 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-36 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-36 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 6 - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 403
a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Check Gas Cap ...Cruise Control ...Door Ajar ...Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...Headlamps Suggested ...Highbeam - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-39 Manual Seats ...1-3 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-53 Mirrors Automatic - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Shifting Out of ...Parking Assist ...Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III ...PASS-Key® III Operation ...Perimeter Lighting ...Power Accessory Outlets ...Door Locks ...Electrical - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 406
System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-65 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-65 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-22 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-28 Running the Engine - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 407
...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-39 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-45 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-64 Setting the Time ...3-79 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-84 Shifting Into - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 408
71 Removing ...5-69 Storing ...5-76 Specifications, Capacities ...5-92 Speedometer ...3-32 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 StabiliTrak® System ...4-9 Starting Your Engine ...2-22 Steering ...4-10 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...3-30 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-118 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-43 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...4-34 Towing a Trailer ...4-35 Your Vehicle ...4-34 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-8 Control System Warning Light ...3-37 StabiliTrak® System ...4-9 Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-21 Trunk - 2005 Buick LaCrosse | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Windows ...2-15 Power ...2-16 Windshield Wiper Blades, Cleaning ...5-82 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Fluid ...5-34 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper (cont.) Fuses ...5-87 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Winter Driving ...4-24 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 14