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10-36 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the three retaining clips on the cover and lift it straight up. { Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-Case Usage Fuses 6 12 Wiper Starter J-Case Fuses 21 22 24 Usage Rear Power Windows Sunroof Front Power Windows

Section	Page
2015 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Trunk Release	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Infotainment System	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	24
Parking Assist	24
Active Emergency Braking System	24
Power Outlets	24
Universal Remote System	25
Sunroof	25
eAssist Features	26
eAssist® Overview	26
High Voltage Safety Information	27
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	27
Regenerative Braking	27
Battery	28
Service	28
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
E85 or FlexFuel	30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	32
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	34
Remote Vehicle Start	40
Door Locks	42
Power Door Locks	42
Delayed Locking	43
Automatic Door Locks	43
Lockout Protection	43
Safety Locks	43
Doors	44
Trunk	44
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	47
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	49
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	50
Interior Rearview Mirrors	50
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	51
Windows	51
Power Windows	51
Sun Visors	53
Rear Window Sunshade	53
Roof	54
Sunroof	54
Seats and Restraints	56
Head Restraints	57
Front Seats	59
Seat Adjustment	59
Power Seat Adjustment	60
Lumbar Adjustment	60
Reclining Seatbacks	61
Memory Seats	62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	64
Rear Seats	66
Rear Seat Armrest	67
Safety Belts	67
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	73
Safety Belt Extender	74
Safety System Check	74
Safety Belt Care	74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	75
Airbag System	75
Where Are the Airbags?	77
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	79
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	81
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Airbag System Check	87
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	87
Child Restraints	88
Older Children	88
Infants and Young Children	90
Child Restraint Systems	93
Where to Put the Restraint	94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	96
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	103
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	106
Storage	110
Storage Compartments	110
Glove Box	110
Cupholders	110
Front Storage	111
Sunglasses Storage	112
Center Console Storage	112
Additional Storage Features	112
Convenience Net	112
Instruments and Controls	114
Controls	115
Steering Wheel Adjustment	115
Steering Wheel Controls	115
Heated Steering Wheel	116
Horn	116
Windshield Wiper/Washer	116
Compass	117
Clock	117
Power Outlets	118
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	120
Instrument Cluster	121
Speedometer	124
Odometer	124
Tachometer	124
Fuel Gauge	125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	126
Safety Belt Reminders	127
Airbag Readiness Light	127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	128
Charging System Light	129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	129
Brake System Warning Light	132
Electric Parking Brake Light	133
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	133
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	133
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	134
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	134
Traction Off Light	134
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	135
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	135
Tire Pressure Light	136
Engine Oil Pressure Light	136
Low Fuel Warning Light	137
Security Light	137
High-Beam On Light	138
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	138
Front Fog Lamp Light	138
Lamps On Reminder	138
Cruise Control Light	138
Door Ajar Light	139
Information Displays	139
Power Flows (eAssist Only)	139
Energy Information (eAssist Only)	140
Driver Information Center (DIC)	141
Head-Up Display (HUD)	144
Vehicle Messages	148
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	148
Brake System Messages	149
Compass Messages	149
Cruise Control Messages	149
Door Ajar Messages	150
Engine Cooling System Messages	151
Engine Oil Messages	151
Engine Power Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	152
Lamp Messages	153
Object Detection System Messages	153
Ride Control System Messages	155
Airbag System Messages	155
Security Messages	156
Service Vehicle Messages	156
Starting the Vehicle Messages	156
Tire Messages	156
Transmission Messages	157
Vehicle Speed Messages	157
Window Messages	157
Vehicle Personalization	158
Universal Remote System	164
Universal Remote System Programming	164
Universal Remote System Operation	166
Lighting	168
Exterior Lighting	168
Exterior Lamp Controls	168
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	169
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	169
Flash-to-Pass	169
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	169
Automatic Headlamp System	170
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	170
Hazard Warning Flashers	171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	171
Fog Lamps	171
Interior Lighting	172
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	172
Dome Lamps	172
Reading Lamps	173
Sun Visor Lamps	173
Lighting Features	173
Entry Lighting	173
Exit Lighting	174
Battery Load Management	174
Battery Power Protection	175
Infotainment System	176
Introduction	176
Infotainment	176
Climate Controls	178
Climate Control Systems	178
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	178
Air Vents	183
Maintenance	183
Air Intake	183
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	183
Service	184
Driving and Operating	186
Driving Information	187
Distracted Driving	187
Defensive Driving	188
Drunk Driving	188
Control of a Vehicle	188
Braking	188
Steering	189
Off-Road Recovery	190
Loss of Control	191
Driving on Wet Roads	191
Hill and Mountain Roads	192
Winter Driving	193
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	194
Vehicle Load Limits	195
Starting and Operating	199
New Vehicle Break-In	199
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	200
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	201
Starting the Engine	203
Engine Heater	207
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	208
Shifting Into Park	209
Shifting out of Park	210
Parking over Things That Burn	210
Engine Exhaust	211
Running the Vehicle While Parked	211
Automatic Transmission	212
Manual Mode	214
Drive Systems	215
All-Wheel Drive	215
Brakes	215
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	215
Parking Brake	216
Brake Assist	218
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	218
Ride Control Systems	219
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	219
Limited-Slip Differential	221
Selective Ride Control	221
Cruise Control	222
Adaptive Cruise Control	224
Driver Assistance Systems	232
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	233
Assistance Systems for Driving	235
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	235
Active Emergency Braking System	238
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	239
Lane Change Alert	240
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	242
Fuel	243
California Fuel Requirements	244
Fuels in Foreign Countries	245
Fuel Additives	245
E85 or FlexFuel	245
Filling the Tank	246
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	247
Trailer Towing	248
General Towing Information	248
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	248
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)	251
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	252
Towing Equipment	252
Conversions and Add-Ons	253
Add-On Electrical Equipment	253
Vehicle Care	254
General Information	255
California Proposition 65 Warning	256
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	256
Accessories and Modifications	256
Vehicle Checks	257
Doing Your Own Service Work	257
Hood	258
Engine Compartment Overview	259
Engine Oil	264
Engine Oil Life System	266
Automatic Transmission Fluid	268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	268
Cooling System	270
Engine Coolant	272
Engine Overheating	274
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	276
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD)	276
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD)	276
Washer Fluid	277
Brakes	278
Brake Fluid	279
Battery	280
All-Wheel Drive	281
Starter Switch Check	281
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	282
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	282
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	282
Wiper Blade Replacement	283
Windshield Replacement	283
Headlamp Aiming	284
Bulb Replacement	284
Halogen Bulbs	284
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	284
LED Lighting	284
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	285
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	286
License Plate Lamp	286
Replacement Bulbs	287
Electrical System	287
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	287
Electrical System Overload	288
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	288
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	289
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	293
Wheels and Tires	295
Tires	295
All-Season Tires	296
Winter Tires	296
Summer Tires	296
Tire Sidewall Labeling	297
Tire Designations	299
Tire Terminology and Definitions	300
Tire Pressure	303
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	304
Tire Pressure Monitor System	304
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	305
Tire Inspection	309
Tire Rotation	309
When It Is Time for New Tires	310
Buying New Tires	311
Different Size Tires and Wheels	313
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	313
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	315
Wheel Replacement	315
Tire Chains	316
If a Tire Goes Flat	316
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	318
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	325
Tire Changing	325
Compact Spare Tire	330
Jump Starting	331
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	331
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	332
Towing the Vehicle	335
Recreational Vehicle Towing	336
Appearance Care	338
Exterior Care	338
Interior Care	342
Floor Mats	346
Service and Maintenance	348
General Information	348
Maintenance Schedule	349
Special Application Services	355
Additional Maintenance and Care	355
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	359
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	359
Maintenance Replacement Parts	360
Maintenance Records	361
Technical Data	364
Vehicle Identification	364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	364
Service Parts Identification Label	364
Vehicle Data	365
Capacities and Specifications	365
Engine Drive Belt Routing	367
Customer Information	368
Customer Information	368
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	368
Customer Assistance Offices	370
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	371
Online Owner Center	371
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	372
Roadside Assistance Program	372
Scheduling Service Appointments	374
Courtesy Transportation Program	374
Collision Damage Repair	375
Service Publications Ordering Information	378
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	379
Radio Frequency Statement	379
Reporting Safety Defects	379
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	379
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	380
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	380
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	381
Event Data Recorders	381
OnStar®	382
Infotainment System	382
OnStar	384
OnStar Overview	384
OnStar Services	385
Emergency	385
Security	386
Navigation	386
Connections	387
Vehicle Diagnostics	389
OnStar Additional Information	389
Index	394
Index_A	394
Index_B	395
Index_C	395
Index_D	396
Index_E	397
Index_F	397
Index_G	398
Index_H	398
Index_I	399
Index_J	399
Index_K	399
Index_L	399
Index_M	401
Index_N	401
Index_O	401
Index_P	402
Index_R	403
Index_S	403
Index_T	405
Index_U	406
Index_V	406

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