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Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 390

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

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