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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-94 Towing ...10-99 Appearance Care ...10-102 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-15 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-19 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-20 OnStar ...14-1 OnStar Overview ...14-1 OnStar Services ...14-2 OnStar Additional Information ...14-5 Index ...i-1

Section	Page
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	23
Radio(s)	23
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	25
Navigation System	25
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Vehicle Personalization	26
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	26
Power Outlets	27
Universal Remote System	27
Sunroof	27
eAssist Features	28
eAssist® Overview	28
High Voltage Safety Information	29
Driver Efficiency Gauge	29
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	30
Regenerative Braking	30
Battery	30
Service	31
Performance and Maintenance	31
Traction Control System (TCS)	31
StabiliTrak® System	31
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	32
Engine Oil Life System	33
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	33
Roadside Assistance Program	33
OnStar®	34
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	36
Keys	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	38
Remote Vehicle Start	43
Door Locks	45
Power Door Locks	46
Delayed Locking	46
Safety Locks	46
Doors	47
Trunk	47
Vehicle Security	48
Anti-theft Alarm System	48
Immobilizer	49
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	49
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	50
Exterior Mirrors	51
Convex Mirrors	51
Power Mirrors	51
Folding Mirrors	51
Heated Mirrors	52
Park Tilt Mirrors	52
Interior Mirrors	52
Manual Rearview Mirror	52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	53
Windows	53
Power Windows	54
Sun Visors	55
Rear Window Sunshade	55
Roof	56
Sunroof	56
Seats and Restraints	59
Head Restraints	60
Front Seats	62
Seat Adjustment	62
Power Seat Adjustment	63
Lumbar Adjustment	63
Reclining Seatbacks	64
Memory Seats	66
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	68
Rear Seats	69
Safety Belts	71
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	72
Lap-Shoulder Belt	73
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	78
Safety Belt Extender	78
Safety System Check	78
Safety Belt Care	79
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	79
Airbag System	80
Where Are the Airbags?	82
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	84
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	85
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	85
Passenger Sensing System	87
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	91
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Airbag System Check	93
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	93
Child Restraints	94
Older Children	94
Infants and Young Children	96
Child Restraint Systems	99
Where to Put the Restraint	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	102
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	110
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	110
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	113
Storage	117
Storage Compartments	117
Glove Box	117
Cupholders	117
Front Storage	117
Center Console Storage	118
Additional Storage Features	118
Convenience Net	118
Instruments and Controls	119
Controls	120
Steering Wheel Adjustment	120
Steering Wheel Controls	120
Heated Steering Wheel	121
Horn	121
Windshield Wiper/Washer	121
Compass	123
Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	123
Power Outlets	125
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	127
Instrument Cluster	128
Speedometer	130
Odometer	130
Tachometer	130
Fuel Gauge	130
Driver Efficiency Gauge	131
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	132
Safety Belt Reminders	133
Airbag Readiness Light	134
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	134
Charging System Light	135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	135
Brake System Warning Light	138
Electric Parking Brake Light	139
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	139
Traction Off Light	140
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	140
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	141
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	142
Tire Pressure Light	142
Engine Oil Pressure Light	143
Low Fuel Warning Light	143
Security Light	144
High-Beam On Light	144
Front Fog Lamp Light	144
Lamps On Reminder	144
Cruise Control Light	145
Door Ajar Light	145
Information Displays	145
Driver Information Center (DIC)	145
Head-Up Display (HUD)	149
Vehicle Messages	153
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	153
Brake System Messages	154
Compass Messages	154
Cruise Control Messages	154
Door Ajar Messages	155
Engine Cooling System Messages	155
Engine Oil Messages	156
Engine Power Messages	156
Fuel System Messages	157
Key and Lock Messages	157
Lamp Messages	157
Object Detection System Messages	157
Ride Control System Messages	158
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	159
Starting the Vehicle Messages	159
Tire Messages	159
Transmission Messages	160
Window Messages	160
Vehicle Personalization	161
Universal Remote System	167
Universal Remote System Programming	167
Universal Remote System Operation	170
Lighting	173
Exterior Lighting	173
Exterior Lamp Controls	173
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	174
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	174
Flash-to-Pass	174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	174
Automatic Headlamp System	175
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	175
Hazard Warning Flashers	176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	176
Fog Lamps	177
Interior Lighting	177
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	177
Dome Lamps	178
Reading Lamps	178
Sun Visor Lamps	178
Lighting Features	179
Entry Lighting	179
Exit Lighting	179
Battery Load Management	179
Battery Power Protection	180
Infotainment System	181
Introduction	181
Infotainment	181
Theft-Deterrent Feature	182
Overview (Radio with CD)	183
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	185
Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	187
Operation	193
Radio	198
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)	198
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	201
Satellite Radio	204
Radio Reception	206
Backglass Antenna	207
Satellite Radio Antenna	207
Audio Players	208
CD Player	208
CD/DVD Player	210
MP3	213
Mass Storage Media (MEM)	216
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	219
Rear Seat Infotainment	227
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	227
Phone	237
Bluetooth (Overview)	237
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	239
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	243
Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only)	249
Trademarks and License Agreements	260
Climate Controls	263
Climate Control Systems	263
Automatic Climate Control System	263
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	267
Air Vents	272
Maintenance	273
Air Intake	273
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	273
Driving and Operating	275
Driving Information	276
Distracted Driving	276
Defensive Driving	277
Drunk Driving	277
Control of a Vehicle	278
Braking	278
Steering	278
Off-Road Recovery	280
Loss of Control	280
Driving on Wet Roads	281
Highway Hypnosis	282
Hill and Mountain Roads	282
Winter Driving	283
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	285
Vehicle Load Limits	286
Starting and Operating	291
New Vehicle Break-In	291
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	292
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	294
Starting the Engine	296
Engine Heater	300
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	301
Shifting Into Park	301
Shifting out of Park	303
Parking over Things That Burn	303
Engine Exhaust	304
Running the Vehicle While Parked	304
Automatic Transmission	305
Manual Mode	307
Drive Systems	308
All-Wheel Drive	308
Brakes	309
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	309
Parking Brake	310
Brake Assist	312
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	312
Ride Control Systems	312
Traction Control System (TCS)	312
StabiliTrak® System	314
Limited-Slip Differential	315
Selective Ride Control	315
Cruise Control	316
Object Detection Systems	318
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	318
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	320
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	323
Fuel	326
Recommended Fuel	327
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	327
California Fuel Requirements	327
Fuels in Foreign Countries	327
Fuel Additives	327
Filling the Tank	329
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	330
Towing	331
General Towing Information	331
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	331
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)	335
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	336
Towing Equipment	336
Conversions and Add-Ons	337
Add-On Electrical Equipment	337
Vehicle Care	339
General Information	340
California Proposition 65 Warning	341
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	341
Accessories and Modifications	341
Vehicle Checks	342
Doing Your Own Service Work	342
Hood	343
Engine Compartment Overview	344
Engine Oil	347
Engine Oil Life System	350
Automatic Transmission Fluid	351
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	351
Cooling System	353
Engine Coolant	354
Engine Overheating	357
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	359
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)	359
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine)	359
Washer Fluid	360
Brakes	361
Brake Fluid	362
Battery	363
Starter Switch Check	365
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	365
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	366
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	366
Wiper Blade Replacement	367
Headlamp Aiming	368
Bulb Replacement	371
Halogen Bulbs	371
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	371
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	371
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	373
License Plate Lamp	374
Replacement Bulbs	374
Electrical System	375
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	375
Electrical System Overload	375
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	376
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	376
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	380
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	382
Wheels and Tires	385
Tires	385
Winter Tires	386
Tire Sidewall Labeling	386
Tire Designations	389
Tire Terminology and Definitions	389
Tire Pressure	392
Tire Pressure Monitor System	394
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	395
Tire Inspection	398
Tire Rotation	399
When It Is Time for New Tires	400
Buying New Tires	401
Different Size Tires and Wheels	403
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	403
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	405
Wheel Replacement	405
Tire Chains	406
If a Tire Goes Flat	407
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button)	409
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button)	416
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	425
Tire Changing	425
Compact Spare Tire	431
Jump Starting	432
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	432
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	433
Towing	437
Towing the Vehicle	437
Recreational Vehicle Towing	437
Appearance Care	440
Exterior Care	440
Interior Care	443
Floor Mats	445
Service and Maintenance	447
General Information	447
Maintenance Schedule	449
Special Application Services	454
Additional Maintenance and Care	455
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	458
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	458
Maintenance Replacement Parts	460
Maintenance Records	461
Technical Data	465
Vehicle Identification	465
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	465
Service Parts Identification Label	465
Vehicle Data	466
Capacities and Specifications	466
Engine Drive Belt Routing	468
Customer Information	469
Customer Information	469
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	469
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	471
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	473
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	473
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	474
Online Owner Center	474
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	475
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	475
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	478
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	481
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	482
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	483
Service Publications Ordering Information	486
Reporting Safety Defects	487
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	487
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	487
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	488
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	488
Event Data Recorders	488
OnStar®	489
Navigation System	489
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	490
Radio Frequency Statement	490
OnStar	491
OnStar Overview	491
OnStar Services	492
Emergency	492
Security	492
Navigation	492
Connections	494
Diagnostics	495
OnStar Additional Information	495
Index	499
Index_A	499
Index_B	500
Index_C	500
Index_D	501
Index_E	502
Index_F	503
Index_G	503
Index_H	504
Index_I	504
Index_J	505
Index_K	505
Index_L	505
Index_M	506
Index_N	506
Index_O	507
Index_P	507
Index_R	508
Index_S	509
Index_T	510
Index_U	511
Index_V	511

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