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Section	Page
2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	3
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	11
Windows	11
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	13
Heated and Ventilated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Infotainment System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Vehicle Personalization	24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	24
Power Outlets	24
Universal Remote System	24
Sunroof	25
eAssist Features	25
eAssist® Overview	25
High Voltage Safety Information	26
Driver Efficiency Gauge	26
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	27
Regenerative Braking	27
Battery	27
Service	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	31
Keys	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	39
Power Door Locks	40
Delayed Locking	40
Safety Locks	40
Doors	41
Trunk	41
Vehicle Security	42
Vehicle Alarm System	42
Immobilizer	43
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	43
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	44
Exterior Mirrors	45
Convex Mirrors	45
Power Mirrors	45
Folding Mirrors	45
Heated Mirrors	46
Park Tilt Mirrors	46
Interior Mirrors	46
Manual Rearview Mirror	46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	46
Windows	47
Power Windows	47
Sun Visors	49
Rear Window Sunshade	49
Roof	49
Sunroof	49
Seats and Restraints	51
Head Restraints	52
Front Seats	53
Seat Adjustment	53
Power Seat Adjustment	54
Lumbar Adjustment	54
Reclining Seatbacks	55
Memory Seats	56
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	58
Rear Seats	60
Safety Belts	61
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	63
Lap-Shoulder Belt	64
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	67
Safety Belt Extender	68
Safety System Check	68
Safety Belt Care	68
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	69
Airbag System	69
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	74
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	74
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	74
Passenger Sensing System	76
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Airbag System Check	81
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	81
Child Restraints	82
Older Children	82
Infants and Young Children	84
Child Restraint Systems	86
Where to Put the Restraint	88
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	89
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	97
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	97
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	99
Storage	103
Storage Compartments	103
Glove Box	103
Cupholders	103
Front Storage	103
Center Console Storage	104
Additional Storage Features	104
Convenience Net	104
Instruments and Controls	105
Controls	106
Steering Wheel Adjustment	106
Steering Wheel Controls	106
Heated Steering Wheel	107
Horn	107
Windshield Wiper/Washer	107
Compass	108
Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	109
Power Outlets	110
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	112
Instrument Cluster	113
Speedometer	115
Odometer	115
Tachometer	115
Fuel Gauge	115
Driver Efficiency Gauge	116
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	117
Safety Belt Reminders	117
Airbag Readiness Light	118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	119
Charging System Light	119
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	120
Brake System Warning Light	122
Electric Parking Brake Light	123
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	123
Traction Off Light	124
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	124
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	125
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	126
Tire Pressure Light	126
Engine Oil Pressure Light	127
Low Fuel Warning Light	127
Security Light	127
High-Beam On Light	128
Front Fog Lamp Light	128
Lamps On Reminder	128
Cruise Control Light	128
Door Ajar Light	129
Information Displays	129
Driver Information Center (DIC)	129
Head-Up Display (HUD)	133
Vehicle Messages	136
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	137
Brake System Messages	137
Compass Messages	137
Cruise Control Messages	138
Door Ajar Messages	138
Engine Cooling System Messages	138
Engine Oil Messages	139
Engine Power Messages	139
Fuel System Messages	139
Key and Lock Messages	140
Lamp Messages	140
Object Detection System Messages	140
Ride Control System Messages	141
Security Messages	141
Starting the Vehicle Messages	141
Tire Messages	142
Transmission Messages	143
Window Messages	143
Vehicle Personalization	143
Universal Remote System	149
Universal Remote System Programming	149
Universal Remote System Operation	152
Lighting	155
Exterior Lighting	155
Exterior Lamp Controls	155
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	156
Flash-to-Pass	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	156
Automatic Headlamp System	157
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	157
Hazard Warning Flashers	158
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	158
Fog Lamps	158
Interior Lighting	159
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	159
Dome Lamps	159
Reading Lamps	160
Sun Visor Lamps	160
Lighting Features	160
Entry Lighting	160
Exit Lighting	161
Battery Load Management	161
Battery Power Protection	162
Infotainment System	163
Introduction	163
Infotainment	163
Theft-Deterrent Feature	164
Overview	165
Operation	166
Radio	171
AM-FM Radio	171
Satellite Radio	172
Radio Reception	174
Backglass Antenna	175
Satellite Radio Antenna	176
Audio Players	176
CD Player	176
MP3	178
Auxiliary Devices	180
Phone	182
Bluetooth (Overview)	182
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	184
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	187
Trademarks and License Agreements	194
Climate Controls	195
Climate Control Systems	195
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	195
Air Vents	200
Maintenance	201
Air Intake	201
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	201
Service	201
Driving and Operating	203
Driving Information	204
Distracted Driving	204
Defensive Driving	205
Drunk Driving	205
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	205
Steering	206
Off-Road Recovery	207
Loss of Control	207
Driving on Wet Roads	208
Highway Hypnosis	209
Hill and Mountain Roads	209
Winter Driving	210
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	211
Vehicle Load Limits	212
Starting and Operating	216
New Vehicle Break-In	216
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	217
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	219
Starting the Engine	221
Engine Heater	225
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	226
Shifting Into Park	226
Shifting out of Park	227
Parking over Things That Burn	228
Engine Exhaust	228
Running the Vehicle While Parked	229
Automatic Transmission	229
Manual Mode	231
Drive Systems	232
All-Wheel Drive	232
Brakes	233
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	233
Parking Brake	234
Brake Assist	236
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	236
Ride Control Systems	236
Traction Control System (TCS)	236
StabiliTrak® System	237
Limited-Slip Differential	239
Selective Ride Control	239
Cruise Control	239
Object Detection Systems	242
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	242
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	243
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	245
Fuel	248
Recommended Fuel	249
Gasoline Specifications	249
California Fuel Requirements	249
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Fuel Additives	250
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	251
Filling the Tank	252
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	253
Towing	253
General Towing Information	253
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	253
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)	256
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	258
Towing Equipment	258
Conversions and Add-Ons	259
Add-On Electrical Equipment	259
Vehicle Care	261
General Information	262
California Proposition 65 Warning	263
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	263
Accessories and Modifications	263
Vehicle Checks	264
Doing Your Own Service Work	264
Hood	265
Engine Compartment Overview	266
Engine Oil	271
Engine Oil Life System	273
Automatic Transmission Fluid	274
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	275
Cooling System	277
Engine Coolant	278
Engine Overheating	281
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	282
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD)	283
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD)	283
Washer Fluid	284
Brakes	285
Brake Fluid	286
Battery	287
All-Wheel Drive	288
Starter Switch Check	288
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	288
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	289
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	289
Wiper Blade Replacement	289
Headlamp Aiming	290
Bulb Replacement	291
Halogen Bulbs	291
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	291
LED Lighting	291
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	291
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	293
License Plate Lamp	293
Replacement Bulbs	294
Electrical System	294
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	294
Electrical System Overload	295
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	295
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	296
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	300
Wheels and Tires	302
Tires	302
All-Season Tires	303
Winter Tires	303
Summer Tires	303
Tire Sidewall Labeling	304
Tire Designations	306
Tire Terminology and Definitions	307
Tire Pressure	309
Tire Pressure Monitor System	310
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	312
Tire Inspection	315
Tire Rotation	315
When It Is Time for New Tires	316
Buying New Tires	317
Different Size Tires and Wheels	319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	319
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	321
Wheel Replacement	321
Tire Chains	322
If a Tire Goes Flat	322
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button)	324
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button)	331
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	339
Tire Changing	340
Compact Spare Tire	346
Jump Starting	347
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	347
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	347
Towing	350
Towing the Vehicle	350
Recreational Vehicle Towing	350
Appearance Care	352
Exterior Care	352
Interior Care	355
Floor Mats	358
Service and Maintenance	361
General Information	361
Maintenance Schedule	362
Special Application Services	368
Additional Maintenance and Care	369
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	372
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	372
Maintenance Replacement Parts	373
Maintenance Records	375
Technical Data	377
Vehicle Identification	377
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	377
Service Parts Identification Label	377
Vehicle Data	378
Capacities and Specifications	378
Engine Drive Belt Routing	380
Customer Information	381
Customer Information	381
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	381
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	383
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	384
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	385
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	385
Online Owner Center	386
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	387
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	387
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	389
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	392
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	392
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	394
Service Publications Ordering Information	396
Reporting Safety Defects	397
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	397
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	398
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	398
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	398
Event Data Recorders	399
OnStar®	399
Infotainment System	400
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	400
Radio Frequency Statement	400
OnStar	401
OnStar Overview	401
OnStar Services	402
Emergency	402
Security	402
Navigation	402
Connections	403
Diagnostics	405
OnStar Additional Information	405
Index	411
Index_A	411
Index_B	412
Index_C	412
Index_D	413
Index_E	414
Index_F	414
Index_G	415
Index_H	415
Index_I	416
Index_J	416
Index_K	416
Index_L	416
Index_M	417
Index_N	418
Index_O	418
Index_P	418
Index_R	419
Index_S	419
Index_T	421
Index_U	422
Index_V	422

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