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5. Remove the two wing nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. 6. Pull out the taillamp assembly and disconnect the wiring harness. A. Taillamp B. Back-up C. Taillamp D. Stoplamp/Taillamp/ Turn Signal E. Sidemarker 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 8. Replace with a new bulb. 9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall. 10. Reverse these steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly. 5-55

Section	Page
2006 Buick LaCrosse BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Center Seat	13
Rear Seats	13
Split Folding Rear Seat	13
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	27
Center Front Passenger Position	28
Rear Seat Passengers	29
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	31
Safety Belt Pretensioners	33
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	34
Older Children	34
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	40
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	45
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	55
Airbag System	59
Where Are the Airbags?	61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	66
Passenger Sensing System	67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	71
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	73
Checking the Restraint Systems	73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	74
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Remote Keyless Entry System	77
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	78
Doors and Locks	84
Door Locks	84
Power Door Locks	85
Delayed Locking	85
Automatic Door Lock	86
Rear Door Security Locks	86
Lockout Protection	87
Trunk	87
Windows	90
Power Windows	91
Sun Visors	92
Theft-Deterrent Systems	92
Content Theft-Deterrent	92
PASS-Key® III	94
PASS-Key® III Operation	95
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	96
New Vehicle Break-In	96
Ignition Positions	97
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	97
Starting the Engine	98
Engine Coolant Heater	99
Automatic Transaxle Operation	100
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into Park (P)	105
Shifting Out of Park (P)	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	108
Running the Engine While Parked	109
Mirrors	110
Manual Rearview Mirror	110
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	110
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	110
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	111
Outside Power Mirrors	111
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	112
Outside Convex Mirror	112
OnStar® System	112
Universal Home Remote System	114
Universal Home Remote System Operation	115
Storage Areas	118
Glove Box	118
Cupholder(s)	119
Center Console Storage Area	120
Convenience Net	120
Sunroof	121
Instrument Panel	123
Instrument Panel Overview	126
Hazard Warning Flashers	128
Other Warning Devices	128
Horn	128
Tilt Wheel	128
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	130
Flash-to-Pass	130
Windshield Wipers	131
Windshield Washer	131
Cruise Control	132
Exterior Lamps	135
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System	136
Fog Lamps	137
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	137
Interior Lamps	138
Instrument Panel Brightness	138
Courtesy Lamps	138
Entry Lighting	138
Delayed Entry Lighting	139
Theater Dimming	139
Delayed Exit Lighting	139
Perimeter Lighting	140
Overhead Console Reading Lamps	140
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps	140
Battery Run-Down Protection	140
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	140
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	142
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	143
Climate Controls	144
Climate Control System	144
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	147
Outlet Adjustment	151
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	152
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	153
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	153
Instrument Panel Cluster	154
Speedometer and Odometer	155
Tachometer	155
Safety Belt Reminder Light	155
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	156
Airbag Readiness Light	156
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	157
Charging System Light	159
Brake System Warning Light	160
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	161
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	161
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	162
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	162
Low Coolant Warning Light	163
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	163
Oil Pressure Light	166
Change Engine Oil Light	167
Security Light	167
Cruise Control Light	167
Reduced Engine Power Light	168
Highbeam On Light	168
Headlamps Suggested Light	168
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	169
Door Ajar Light	169
Trunk Ajar Light	169
Service Vehicle Soon Light	169
Fuel Gage	170
Low Fuel Warning Light	170
Check Gas Cap Light	170
Driver Information Center (DIC)	171
DIC Operation and Displays	172
DIC Warnings and Messages	179
DIC Vehicle Personalization	195
Audio System(s)	204
Setting the Time	205
Radio with CD (Base)	206
Radio with CD (Uplevel)	210
Radio with CD (MP3)	219
Radio with Six-Disc CD	233
Theft-Deterrent Feature	246
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	246
Radio Reception	248
Care of Your CDs	248
Care of the CD Player	249
Backglass Antenna	249
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	250
Chime Level Adjustment	250
Driving Your Vehicle	251
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	252
Defensive Driving	252
Drunken Driving	253
Control of a Vehicle	256
Braking	256
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	257
Braking in Emergencies	259
Traction Control System (TCS)	260
StabiliTrak® System	261
Steering	261
Off-Road Recovery	263
Passing	264
Loss of Control	265
Driving at Night	266
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	267
City Driving	270
Freeway Driving	271
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	272
Highway Hypnosis	273
Hill and Mountain Roads	274
Winter Driving	276
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	280
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	281
Loading Your Vehicle	281
Towing	286
Towing Your Vehicle	286
Recreational Vehicle Towing	286
Towing a Trailer	288
Service and Appearance Care	295
Service	297
Accessories and Modifications	297
California Proposition 65 Warning	298
Doing Your Own Service Work	298
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	299
Fuel	299
Gasoline Octane	299
Gasoline Specifications	300
California Fuel	300
Additives	300
Fuels in Foreign Countries	301
Filling the Tank	302
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	304
Checking Things Under the Hood	304
Hood Release	305
Engine Compartment Overview	306
Engine Oil	309
Engine Oil Life System	312
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	314
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	315
Engine Coolant	318
Radiator Pressure Cap	321
Engine Overheating	321
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	323
Cooling System	324
Power Steering Fluid	331
Windshield Washer Fluid	332
Brakes	333
Battery	336
Jump Starting	336
Headlamp Aiming	342
Bulb Replacement	345
Halogen Bulbs	345
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps	345
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	347
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	348
Windshield Replacement	350
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	350
Tires	351
Tire Sidewall Labeling	352
Tire Terminology and Definitions	354
Inflation - Tire Pressure	357
Tire Inspection and Rotation	358
When It Is Time for New Tires	360
Buying New Tires	360
Different Size Tires and Wheels	362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	362
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	364
Wheel Replacement	364
Tire Chains	366
If a Tire Goes Flat	366
Changing a Flat Tire	367
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	368
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	370
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	376
Compact Spare Tire	377
Appearance Care	378
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	378
Fabric/Carpet	379
Leather	380
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	380
Care of Safety Belts	381
Weatherstrips	381
Washing Your Vehicle	381
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	381
Finish Care	382
Windshield and Wiper Blades	382
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	383
Tires	383
Sheet Metal Damage	384
Finish Damage	384
Underbody Maintenance	384
Chemical Paint Spotting	384
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	385
Vehicle Identification	386
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	386
Service Parts Identification Label	386
Electrical System	387
Add-On Electrical Equipment	387
Headlamp Wiring	387
Windshield Wiper Fuses	387
Power Windows and Other Power Options	387
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	387
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	388
Underhood Fuse Block	389
Capacities and Specifications	392
Maintenance Schedule	393
Maintenance Schedule	394
Introduction	394
Maintenance Requirements	394
Your Vehicle and the Environment	394
Using the Maintenance Schedule	395
Scheduled Maintenance	396
Additional Required Services	398
Maintenance Footnotes	399
Owner Checks and Services	400
At Each Fuel Fill	401
At Least Once a Month	401
At Least Once a Year	402
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	404
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	405
Maintenance Record	406
Customer Assistance and Information	409
Customer Assistance and Information	410
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	410
Online Owner Center	412
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	412
Customer Assistance Offices	412
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	414
Roadside Assistance Program	414
Courtesy Transportation	416
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	418
Collision Damage Repair	419
Reporting Safety Defects	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	423
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	423
Service Publications Ordering Information	423

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