| 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 |
