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2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...9-1 General Information ...9-2 Vehicle Checks ...9-4 Headlamp Aiming ...9-31 Bulb Replacement ...9-34 Electrical System ...9-40 Wheels and Tires ...9-48 Jump Starting ...9-77 Towing ...9-81 Appearance Care ...9-84 Service and Maintenance ...10-1 General Information ...10-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...10-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...10-7 Maintenance Records ...10-10 Technical Data ...11-1 Vehicle Identification ...11-1 Vehicle Data ...11-2 Customer Information ...12-1 Customer Information ...12-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...12-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...12-15 Index ...i-1

Section	Page
2010 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	5
Keys, Doors and Windows	7
Keys and Locks	8
Keys	8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)	11
Remote Vehicle Start	14
Door Locks	16
Power Door Locks	16
Safety Locks	17
Doors	17
Trunk	17
Vehicle Security	19
Anti-Theft Alarm System	19
Immobilizer	19
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	19
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	20
Exterior Mirrors	21
Power Mirrors	21
Folding Mirrors	21
Heated Mirrors	22
Park Tilt Mirrors	22
Interior Mirrors	22
Manual Rearview Mirror	22
Windows	23
Power Windows	23
Sun Visors	25
Roof	25
Sunroof	25
Seats and Restraints	27
Head Restraints	28
Front Seats	29
Seat Adjustment	29
Power Seat Adjustment	30
Lumbar Adjustment	31
Reclining Seatbacks	32
Heated Front Seats	33
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	34
Rear Seats	35
Safety Belts	36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	39
Lap-Shoulder Belt	45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	49
Safety Belt Extender	49
Safety System Check	50
Safety Belt Care	50
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	50
Airbag System	51
Where Are the Airbags?	53
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	54
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	56
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	56
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	56
Passenger Sensing System	58
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	63
Airbag System Check	64
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	64
Child Restraints	65
Older Children	65
Infants and Young Children	67
Child Restraint Systems	69
Where to Put the Restraint	71
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	73
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	79
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	80
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat )	82
Storage	85
Storage Compartments	85
Glove Box	85
Cupholders	85
Front Storage	86
Center Console Storage	86
Additional Storage Features	86
Convenience Net	86
Instruments and Controls	87
Instrument Panel Overview	90
Controls	92
Steering Wheel Adjustment	92
Steering Wheel Controls	92
Heated Steering Wheel	93
Horn	93
Windshield Wiper/Washer	93
Compass	94
Clock (Without Date Display)	94
Clock (With Date Display)	95
Power Outlets	96
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	97
Instrument Cluster	98
Speedometer	99
Odometer	99
Tachometer	99
Fuel Gauge	99
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	100
Safety Belt Reminders	100
Airbag Readiness Light	101
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	101
Charging System Light	102
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	103
Brake System Warning Light	105
Electric Parking Brake Light	106
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	107
Traction Off Light	107
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light	108
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	108
Tire Pressure Light	108
Engine Oil Pressure Light	109
Low Fuel Warning Light	110
Security Light	110
High-Beam on Light	110
Fog Lamp Light	111
Taillamp Indicator Light	111
Cruise Control Light	111
Information Displays	111
Driver Information Center (DIC)	111
Head-Up Display (HUD)	115
Vehicle Messages	119
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	119
Brake System Messages	119
Compass Messages	120
Cruise Control Messages	120
Door Ajar Messages	120
Engine Cooling System Messages	121
Engine Oil Messages	121
Engine Power Messages	122
Fuel System Messages	122
Key and Lock Messages	122
Lamp Messages	122
Ride Control System Messages	123
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	123
Tire Messages	123
Transmission Messages	124
Window Messages	124
Vehicle Personalization	124
OnStar® System	129
Universal Remote System	131
Universal Remote System Programming	132
Universal Remote System Operation	135
Lighting	137
Exterior Lighting	137
Exterior Lamp Controls	137
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	138
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	138
Flash-to-Pass	138
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	138
Automatic Headlamp System	139
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	139
Hazard Warning Flashers	139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	140
Fog Lamps	140
Interior Lighting	141
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	141
Dome Lamps	141
Reading Lamps	141
Sun Visor Lamps	141
Lighting Features	141
Entry Lighting	141
Exit Lighting	142
Battery Load Management	142
Battery Power Protection	143
Infotainment System	145
Introduction	145
Theft-Deterrent Feature	146
Overview (Radio with CD)	147
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	149
Operation	151
Radio	156
AM-FM Radio	156
Satellite Radio	159
Radio Reception	162
Backglass Antenna	163
Satellite Radio Antenna	163
Audio Players	164
CD Player	164
CD/DVD Player	166
Mass Storage Media (MEM)	169
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD)	173
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	176
Rear Seat Infotainment	178
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	178
Phone	186
Bluetooth (Overview)	186
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	187
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	190
Bluetooth (Navigation)	202
Climate Controls	211
Climate Control Systems	211
Automatic Climate Control System	211
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	214
Air Vents	218
Maintenance	218
Air Intake	218
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	218
Driving and Operating	221
Driving Information	222
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	222
Defensive Driving	223
Drunk Driving	223
Control of a Vehicle	224
Braking	224
Steering	225
Off-Road Recovery	226
Loss of Control	227
Driving on Wet Roads	228
Highway Hypnosis	228
Hill and Mountain Roads	229
Winter Driving	229
If the Vehicle is Stuck	232
Vehicle Load Limits	232
Starting and Operating	237
New Vehicle Break-In	237
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	238
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	239
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	240
Starting the Engine	240
Engine Heater	243
Shifting Into Park	244
Shifting Out of Park	245
Parking Over Things That Burn	245
Engine Exhaust	246
Running the Vehicle While Parked	246
Automatic Transmission	247
Manual Mode	249
Drive Systems	250
All-Wheel Drive	250
Brakes	251
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	251
Parking Brake	252
Brake Assist	254
Ride Control Systems	254
Traction Control System (TCS)	254
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	255
Limited-Slip Differential	256
Selective Ride Control	256
Cruise Control	257
Object Detection Systems	260
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	260
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	262
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	265
Fuel	268
Recommended Fuel	269
Gasoline Specifications	269
California Fuel Requirements	270
Fuels in Foreign Countries	270
Fuel Additives	270
Filling the Tank	272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	273
Towing	273
General Towing Information	273
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	274
Trailer Towing (2.4L L4 Engine)	278
Trailer Towing (3.0L and 3.6L V6 Engines)	278
Towing Equipment	279
Conversions and Add-Ons	280
Add-On Electrical Equipment	280
Vehicle Care	281
General Information	282
California Proposition 65 Warning	283
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	283
Accessories and Modifications	283
Vehicle Checks	284
Doing Your Own Service Work	284
Hood	285
Engine Compartment Overview	286
Engine Oil	291
Engine Oil Life System	293
Automatic Transmission Fluid	294
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	295
Cooling System	297
Engine Coolant	298
Engine Overheating	301
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	303
Power Steering Fluid	303
Washer Fluid	304
Brakes	305
Brake Fluid	306
Battery	307
Starter Switch Check	308
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	309
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	309
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	310
Wiper Blade Replacement	310
Headlamp Aiming	311
Bulb Replacement	314
Halogen Bulbs	314
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	315
Fog Lamps	317
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	317
License Plate Lamp	318
Replacement Bulbs	319
Electrical System	320
Electrical System Overload	320
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	320
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	321
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	324
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	326
Wheels and Tires	328
Tires	328
Winter Tires	328
Tire Sidewall Labeling	329
Tire Designations	331
Tire Terminology and Definitions	332
Tire Pressure	336
Tire Pressure Monitor System	337
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	339
Tire Inspection	342
Tire Rotation	342
When It Is Time for New Tires	343
Buying New Tires	344
Different Size Tires and Wheels	346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	347
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	348
Wheel Replacement	349
Tire Chains	350
If a Tire Goes Flat	350
Tire Changing	352
Compact Spare Tire	356
Jump Starting	357
Towing	361
Towing the Vehicle	361
Recreational Vehicle Towing	361
Appearance Care	364
Exterior Care	364
Interior Care	368
Service and Maintenance	373
General Information	373
Scheduled Maintenance	374
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	379
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	379
Maintenance Replacement Parts	381
Maintenance Records	382
Technical Data	385
Vehicle Identification	385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	385
Service Parts Identification Label	385
Vehicle Data	386
Capacities and Specifications	386
Engine Drive Belt Routing	388
Customer Information	389
Customer Information	389
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	389
Customer Assistance Offices	391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	392
Online Owner Center	392
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	393
Roadside Assistance Program	394
Scheduling Service Appointments	396
Courtesy Transportation Program	396
Collision Damage Repair	398
Service Publications Ordering Information	401
Reporting Safety Defects	402
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	402
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	403
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	403
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	403
Event Data Recorders	404
OnStar®	404
Navigation System	405
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	405
Radio Frequency Statement	405
Index	407
Index_A	407
Index_B	408
Index_C	408
Index_D	409
Index_E	410
Index_F	410
Index_G	411
Index_H	411
Index_I	412
Index_J	412
Index_K	412
Index_L	412
Index_M	413
Index_N	413
Index_O	414
Index_P	414
Index_R	414
Index_S	415
Index_T	417
Index_U	417
Index_V	418

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