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{CAUTION: An electric engine cooling 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 electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything 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 Engine Cooling Fans 5-27

Section	Page
2005 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Six-Way Power Seats	10
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Center Seat	13
Rear Seats	14
Split Folding Rear Seat	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Right Front Passenger Position	29
Center Front Passenger Position	30
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	33
Safety Belt Pretensioners	36
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Top Strap	47
Top Strap Anchor Location	49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	49
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Airbag System	57
Where Are the Airbags?	59
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	64
Passenger Sensing System	66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	70
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	70
Restraint System Check	71
Checking the Restraint Systems	71
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	71
Features and Controls	73
Keys	74
Remote Keyless Entry System	75
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	76
Doors and Locks	82
Door Locks	82
Power Door Locks	83
Delayed Locking	83
Automatic Door Locks	84
Lockout Protection	84
Trunk	85
Windows	87
Power Windows	88
Sun Visors	89
Theft-Deterrent Systems	89
Content Theft-Deterrent	89
PASS-Key® III	91
PASS-Key® III Operation	91
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	93
New Vehicle Break-In	93
Ignition Positions	93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	94
Starting the Engine	94
Engine Coolant Heater	95
Automatic Transaxle Operation	96
Parking Brake	99
Shifting Into Park (P)	100
Shifting Out of Park (P)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	102
Engine Exhaust	102
Running the Engine While Parked	103
Mirrors	104
Manual Rearview Mirror	104
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	104
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	104
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	105
Outside Power Mirrors	105
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	106
Outside Convex Mirror	106
OnStar® System	106
HomeLink® Transmitter	108
HomeLink®	108
Programming the HomeLink®	108
Storage Areas	112
Glove Box	112
Cupholder(s)	112
Center Console Storage Area	113
Convenience Net	113
Sunroof	114
Instrument Panel	115
Instrument Panel Overview	118
Hazard Warning Flashers	120
Other Warning Devices	120
Horn	120
Tilt Wheel	120
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	122
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	122
Flash-to-Pass	122
Windshield Wipers	123
Windshield Washer	123
Cruise Control	124
Exterior Lamps	127
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	128
Fog Lamps	129
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	129
Interior Lamps	130
Instrument Panel Brightness	130
Courtesy Lamps	130
Entry Lighting	130
Delayed Entry Lighting	131
Theater Dimming	131
Delayed Exit Lighting	131
Perimeter Lighting	132
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	132
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps	132
Battery Run-Down Protection	132
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	132
Accessory Power Outlets	134
Climate Controls	135
Climate Control System	135
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	138
Outlet Adjustment	142
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	142
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	144
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	144
Instrument Panel Cluster	145
Speedometer and Odometer	146
Tachometer	146
Safety Belt Reminder Light	146
Airbag Readiness Light	147
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	148
Charging System Light	149
Brake System Warning Light	150
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	151
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	151
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	152
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	152
Low Coolant Warning Light	153
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	153
Oil Pressure Light	156
Change Engine Oil Light	157
Security Light	157
Cruise Control Light	157
Reduced Engine Power Light	158
Highbeam On Light	158
Headlamps Suggested Light	158
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	159
Door Ajar Light	159
Trunk Ajar Light	159
Service Vehicle Soon Light	159
Fuel Gage	160
Low Fuel Warning Light	160
Check Gas Cap Light	160
Driver Information Center (DIC)	161
DIC Operation and Displays	161
DIC Warnings and Messages	167
DIC Vehicle Personalization	185
Audio System(s)	193
Setting the Time	193
Radio with CD (Base)	193
Radio with CD (UpLevel)	198
Radio with CD (MP3)	206
Radio with Six-Disc CD	219
Theft-Deterrent Feature	231
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	232
Radio Reception	233
Care of Your CDs	233
Care of Your CD Player	233
Backglass Antenna	234
Chime Level Adjustment	234
Driving Your Vehicle	235
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	236
Defensive Driving	236
Drunken Driving	236
Control of a Vehicle	239
Braking	239
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	240
Braking in Emergencies	242
Traction Control System (TCS)	242
StabiliTrak® System	243
Steering	244
Off-Road Recovery	246
Passing	246
Loss of Control	247
Driving at Night	249
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	250
City Driving	253
Freeway Driving	254
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	255
Highway Hypnosis	255
Hill and Mountain Roads	256
Winter Driving	258
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	262
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	262
Loading Your Vehicle	263
Towing	268
Towing Your Vehicle	268
Recreational Vehicle Towing	268
Towing a Trailer	269
Service and Appearance Care	277
Service	279
Doing Your Own Service Work	280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	281
Fuel	281
Gasoline Octane	281
Gasoline Specifications	282
California Fuel	282
Additives	282
Fuels in Foreign Countries	283
Filling the Tank	284
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	286
Checking Things Under the Hood	286
Hood Release	287
Engine Compartment Overview	288
Engine Oil	291
Engine Oil Life System	294
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	295
Automatic Transmission Fluid	297
Engine Coolant	297
Radiator Pressure Cap	300
Engine Overheating	300
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	302
Cooling System	302
Power Steering Fluid	309
Windshield Washer Fluid	310
Brakes	311
Battery	314
Jump Starting	315
Headlamp Aiming	319
Bulb Replacement	321
Halogen Bulbs	321
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	322
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	323
Fog Lamps	324
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	324
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	327
Tires	328
Tire Sidewall Labelling	329
Tire Terminology and Definitions	331
Inflation - Tire Pressure	334
Tire Inspection and Rotation	336
When It Is Time for New Tires	337
Buying New Tires	338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	339
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	340
Wheel Replacement	341
Tire Chains	342
If a Tire Goes Flat	343
Changing a Flat Tire	344
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	345
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	347
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	352
Compact Spare Tire	353
Appearance Care	354
Fabric/Carpet	354
Vinyl	356
Leather	356
Instrument Panel	356
Interior Plastic Components	356
Glass Surfaces	356
Care of Safety Belts	357
Weatherstrips	357
Washing Your Vehicle	357
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	357
Finish Care	358
Windshield and Wiper Blades	358
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	359
Tires	359
Sheet Metal Damage	360
Finish Damage	360
Underbody Maintenance	360
Chemical Paint Spotting	360
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	361
Vehicle Identification	362
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	362
Service Parts Identification Label	362
Electrical System	363
Add-On Electrical Equipment	363
Headlamp Wiring	363
Windshield Wiper Fuses	363
Power Windows and Other Power Options	364
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	364
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	364
Underhood Fuse Block	366
Capacities and Specifications	368
Maintenance Schedule	369
Maintenance Schedule	370
Introduction	370
Maintenance Requirements	370
Your Vehicle and the Environment	370
Using the Maintenance Schedule	371
Scheduled Maintenance	372
Additional Required Services	374
Maintenance Footnotes	375
Owner Checks and Services	376
At Each Fuel Fill	376
At Least Once a Month	377
At Least Once a Year	377
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	380
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	381
Maintenance Record	382
Customer Assistance and Information	385
Customer Assistance and Information	386
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	386
Online Owner Center	387
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	388
Customer Assistance Offices	388
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	389
Roadside Assistance Program	390
Courtesy Transportation	391
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	393
Reporting Safety Defects	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	395
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	395
Service Publications Ordering Information	395

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