Section |
Page |
2007 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC |
1 |
Seats and Restraint Systems |
7 |
Front Seats |
9 |
Power Seats |
9 |
Power Lumbar |
10 |
Heated Seats |
10 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
11 |
Head Restraints |
13 |
Center Seat |
14 |
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 |
22 |
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment |
29 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
30 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
30 |
Center Front Passenger Position |
31 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
32 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides |
35 |
Safety Belt Pretensioners |
38 |
Safety Belt Extender |
38 |
Child Restraints |
39 |
Older Children |
39 |
Infants and Young Children |
42 |
Child Restraint Systems |
45 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
50 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
51 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
58 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position |
61 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
61 |
Airbag System |
66 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
68 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
71 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
73 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
73 |
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
74 |
Passenger Sensing System |
75 |
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
80 |
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
81 |
Restraint System Check |
82 |
Checking the Restraint Systems |
82 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
83 |
Features and Controls |
85 |
Keys |
87 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
89 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
90 |
Doors and Locks |
96 |
Door Locks |
96 |
Power Door Locks |
97 |
Delayed Locking |
97 |
Automatic Door Lock |
98 |
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock |
98 |
Rear Door Security Locks |
98 |
Lockout Protection |
99 |
Trunk |
100 |
Windows |
102 |
Power Windows |
103 |
Sun Visors |
104 |
Theft-Deterrent Systems |
104 |
Content Theft-Deterrent |
104 |
PASS-Key® III |
106 |
PASS-Key® III Operation |
107 |
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
109 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
109 |
Ignition Positions |
109 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
110 |
Starting the Engine |
111 |
Engine Coolant Heater |
112 |
Automatic Transaxle Operation |
114 |
Parking Brake |
117 |
Shifting Into Park (P) |
118 |
Shifting Out of Park (P) |
120 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
121 |
Engine Exhaust |
122 |
Running the Engine While Parked |
123 |
Mirrors |
124 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
124 |
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® |
124 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
124 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® |
125 |
Outside Power Mirrors |
125 |
Outside Power Heated Mirrors |
126 |
Outside Convex Mirror |
126 |
OnStar® System |
126 |
Universal Home Remote System |
130 |
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) |
130 |
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) |
130 |
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) |
131 |
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) |
137 |
Storage Areas |
141 |
Glove Box |
141 |
Cupholder(s) |
141 |
Center Console Storage Area |
142 |
Convenience Net |
142 |
Sunroof |
143 |
Instrument Panel |
145 |
Instrument Panel Overview |
148 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
150 |
Other Warning Devices |
150 |
Horn |
150 |
Tilt Wheel |
151 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
152 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
152 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
153 |
Flash-to-Pass |
153 |
Windshield Wipers |
153 |
Windshield Washer |
154 |
Cruise Control |
154 |
Exterior Lamps |
158 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System |
159 |
Fog Lamps |
160 |
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
160 |
Interior Lamps |
161 |
Instrument Panel Brightness |
161 |
Courtesy Lamps |
161 |
Entry Lighting |
161 |
Delayed Entry Lighting |
162 |
Theater Dimming |
162 |
Delayed Exit Lighting |
162 |
Perimeter Lighting |
163 |
Overhead Console Reading Lamps |
163 |
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps |
163 |
Electric Power Management |
163 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
164 |
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) |
164 |
Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
167 |
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter |
168 |
Climate Controls |
168 |
Climate Control System |
168 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
172 |
Outlet Adjustment |
177 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
178 |
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators |
179 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
180 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
181 |
Tachometer |
181 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
181 |
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light |
182 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
182 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
183 |
Charging System Light |
185 |
Brake System Warning Light |
186 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
187 |
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
187 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
188 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
189 |
Low Coolant Warning Light |
189 |
Tire Pressure Light |
190 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
190 |
Oil Pressure Light |
194 |
Change Engine Oil Light |
195 |
Security Light |
195 |
Cruise Control Light |
195 |
Reduced Engine Power Light |
196 |
Highbeam On Light |
196 |
Headlamps Suggested Light |
196 |
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light |
197 |
Door Ajar Light |
197 |
Trunk Ajar Light |
197 |
Service Vehicle Soon Light |
197 |
Fuel Gage |
198 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
198 |
Check Gas Cap Light |
199 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
199 |
DIC Operation and Displays |
200 |
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) |
206 |
DIC Warnings and Messages |
208 |
DIC Vehicle Personalization |
229 |
Audio System(s) |
238 |
Setting the Time |
239 |
Radio with CD (Base) |
240 |
Radio with CD (Uplevel) |
245 |
Radio with CD (MP3) |
252 |
Radio with Six-Disc CD |
260 |
Using an MP3 |
272 |
XM Radio Messages |
278 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
280 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
280 |
Radio Reception |
281 |
Care of Your CDs |
282 |
Care of the CD Player |
282 |
Backglass Antenna |
283 |
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System |
284 |
Chime Level Adjustment |
284 |
Driving Your Vehicle |
285 |
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle |
286 |
Defensive Driving |
286 |
Drunken Driving |
287 |
Control of a Vehicle |
290 |
Braking |
290 |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
291 |
Braking in Emergencies |
293 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
294 |
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) |
295 |
StabiliTrak® System |
296 |
Steering |
297 |
Off-Road Recovery |
300 |
Passing |
300 |
Loss of Control |
302 |
Driving at Night |
303 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
305 |
City Driving |
308 |
Freeway Driving |
309 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
310 |
Highway Hypnosis |
311 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
312 |
Winter Driving |
314 |
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow |
318 |
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
319 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
319 |
Towing |
325 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
325 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
326 |
Towing a Trailer |
327 |
Service and Appearance Care |
337 |
Service |
340 |
Accessories and Modifications |
341 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
341 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
342 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
343 |
Fuel |
343 |
Gasoline Octane |
343 |
Gasoline Specifications |
344 |
California Fuel |
344 |
Additives |
344 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
345 |
Filling the Tank |
346 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
348 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
348 |
Hood Release |
349 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
350 |
Engine Oil |
353 |
Engine Oil Life System |
356 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
358 |
Automatic Transaxle Fluid |
360 |
Engine Coolant |
363 |
Radiator Pressure Cap |
367 |
Engine Overheating |
367 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
370 |
Cooling System |
370 |
Power Steering Fluid |
378 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
380 |
Brakes |
381 |
Battery |
384 |
Jump Starting |
385 |
Headlamp Aiming |
391 |
Bulb Replacement |
394 |
Halogen Bulbs |
394 |
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps |
395 |
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
397 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps |
398 |
License Plate Lamp |
400 |
Replacement Bulbs |
400 |
Windshield Replacement |
401 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
401 |
Tires |
402 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
403 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
406 |
Inflation - Tire Pressure |
409 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
411 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
416 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
417 |
Buying New Tires |
418 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
420 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
421 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
422 |
Wheel Replacement |
422 |
Tire Chains |
424 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
425 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
426 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
427 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
429 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
435 |
Compact Spare Tire |
437 |
Appearance Care |
438 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
438 |
Fabric/Carpet |
440 |
Leather |
441 |
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
441 |
Care of Safety Belts |
442 |
Weatherstrips |
442 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
442 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
443 |
Finish Care |
443 |
Windshield and Wiper Blades |
444 |
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels |
444 |
Tires |
445 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
445 |
Finish Damage |
446 |
Underbody Maintenance |
446 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
446 |
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
447 |
Vehicle Identification |
448 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
448 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
448 |
Electrical System |
449 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
449 |
Headlamp Wiring |
449 |
Windshield Wiper Fuses |
449 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
450 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
450 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
450 |
Underhood Fuse Block |
452 |
Capacities and Specifications |
454 |
Maintenance Schedule |
457 |
Maintenance Schedule |
458 |
Introduction |
458 |
Maintenance Requirements |
458 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
459 |
Using the Maintenance Schedule |
459 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
462 |
Additional Required Services |
464 |
Maintenance Footnotes |
465 |
Owner Checks and Services |
466 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
467 |
At Least Once a Month |
467 |
At Least Once a Year |
468 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
470 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
471 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
472 |
Maintenance Record |
473 |
Customer Assistance Information |
477 |
Customer Assistance and Information |
478 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
478 |
Online Owner Center |
481 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
482 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
482 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
483 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
484 |
Courtesy Transportation |
487 |
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders |
489 |
Collision Damage Repair |
490 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
494 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
494 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
494 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
495 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
495 |