| Section |
Page |
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC |
1 |
| Seats and Restraint Systems |
5 |
| Front Seats |
6 |
| Power Seats |
6 |
| Power Lumbar |
7 |
| Heated Seats |
7 |
| Reclining Seatbacks |
8 |
| Head Restraints |
10 |
| Center Seat |
11 |
| Rear Seats |
12 |
| Split Folding Rear Seat |
12 |
| Safety Belts |
13 |
| Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone |
13 |
| How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
18 |
| Lap-Shoulder Belt |
26 |
| Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
31 |
| Lap Belt |
32 |
| Safety Belt Extender |
33 |
| Child Restraints |
33 |
| Older Children |
33 |
| Infants and Young Children |
37 |
| Child Restraint Systems |
41 |
| Where to Put the Restraint |
43 |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
45 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position |
51 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position |
54 |
| Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
54 |
| Airbag System |
58 |
| Where Are the Airbags? |
61 |
| When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
63 |
| What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
64 |
| How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
64 |
| 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 |
71 |
| Restraint System Check |
72 |
| Checking the Restraint Systems |
72 |
| Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
73 |
| Features and Controls |
75 |
| Keys |
77 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
78 |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
79 |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
82 |
| Doors and Locks |
85 |
| Door Locks |
85 |
| Power Door Locks |
85 |
| Delayed Locking |
86 |
| Automatic Door Lock |
86 |
| Programmable Automatic Door Unlock |
86 |
| Rear Door Security Locks |
86 |
| Lockout Protection |
87 |
| Trunk |
88 |
| Windows |
91 |
| Power Windows |
92 |
| Sun Visors |
93 |
| Theft-Deterrent Systems |
94 |
| Content Theft-Deterrent |
94 |
| PASS-Key® III |
96 |
| PASS-Key® III Operation |
96 |
| Starting and Operating Your Vehicle |
98 |
| New Vehicle Break-In |
98 |
| Ignition Positions |
98 |
| Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
99 |
| Starting the Engine |
100 |
| Engine Coolant Heater |
101 |
| Active Fuel Management™ |
102 |
| Automatic Transmission Operation |
103 |
| Parking Brake |
106 |
| Shifting Into PARK (P) |
107 |
| Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
109 |
| Parking Over Things That Burn |
110 |
| Engine Exhaust |
111 |
| Running the Vehicle While Parked |
111 |
| Mirrors |
112 |
| Manual Rearview Mirror |
112 |
| Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® |
112 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
113 |
| Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® |
113 |
| Outside Power Mirrors |
114 |
| Outside Power Heated Mirrors |
114 |
| Outside Convex Mirror |
114 |
| Object Detection Systems |
115 |
| Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) |
115 |
| OnStar® System |
117 |
| Universal Home Remote System |
121 |
| Universal Home Remote System |
121 |
| Universal Home Remote System Operation |
122 |
| Storage Areas |
126 |
| Glove Box |
126 |
| Cupholder(s) |
126 |
| Center Console Storage |
127 |
| Convenience Net |
128 |
| Sunroof |
128 |
| Instrument Panel |
129 |
| Instrument Panel Overview |
132 |
| Hazard Warning Flashers |
134 |
| Other Warning Devices |
134 |
| Horn |
134 |
| Tilt Wheel |
134 |
| Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
135 |
| Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
136 |
| Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
136 |
| Flash-to-Pass |
136 |
| Windshield Wipers |
137 |
| Windshield Washer |
137 |
| Cruise Control |
138 |
| Exterior Lamps |
141 |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System |
142 |
| Fog Lamps |
143 |
| Exterior Lighting Battery Saver |
143 |
| Interior Lamps |
144 |
| Instrument Panel Brightness |
144 |
| Courtesy Lamps |
144 |
| Entry Lighting |
144 |
| Delayed Entry Lighting |
145 |
| Theater Dimming |
145 |
| Delayed Exit Lighting |
145 |
| Perimeter Lighting |
145 |
| Overhead Console Reading Lamps |
146 |
| Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps |
146 |
| Electric Power Management |
146 |
| Battery Run-Down Protection |
147 |
| Accessory Power Outlet(s) |
147 |
| Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter |
148 |
| Climate Controls |
148 |
| Climate Control System |
148 |
| Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
152 |
| Outlet Adjustment |
156 |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
157 |
| Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators |
158 |
| Instrument Panel Cluster |
159 |
| Speedometer and Odometer |
160 |
| Tachometer |
160 |
| Safety Belt Reminders |
160 |
| Airbag Readiness Light |
161 |
| Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
162 |
| Charging System Light |
164 |
| Brake System Warning Light |
165 |
| Antilock Brake System Warning Light |
166 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light |
166 |
| Enhanced Traction System Warning Light |
167 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
168 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
168 |
| Low Coolant Warning Light |
169 |
| Tire Pressure Light |
169 |
| Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
170 |
| Oil Pressure Light |
173 |
| Change Engine Oil Light |
173 |
| Security Light |
173 |
| Cruise Control Light |
174 |
| Reduced Engine Power Light |
174 |
| Highbeam On Light |
174 |
| Headlamps Suggested Light |
175 |
| Low Washer Fluid Warning Light |
175 |
| Door Ajar Light |
175 |
| Trunk Ajar Light |
175 |
| Service Vehicle Soon Light |
176 |
| Fuel Gage |
176 |
| Low Fuel Warning Light |
176 |
| Check Gas Cap Light |
177 |
| Driver Information Center (DIC) |
177 |
| DIC Operation and Displays |
178 |
| DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) |
184 |
| DIC Warnings and Messages |
186 |
| DIC Vehicle Personalization |
204 |
| Audio System(s) |
212 |
| Setting the Clock |
213 |
| Radio(s) |
214 |
| Using an MP3 |
225 |
| XM Radio Messages |
228 |
| Theft-Deterrent Feature |
229 |
| Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
230 |
| Radio Reception |
231 |
| Backglass Antenna |
232 |
| XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System |
233 |
| Chime Level Adjustment |
233 |
| Driving Your Vehicle |
235 |
| Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle |
236 |
| Defensive Driving |
236 |
| Drunk Driving |
236 |
| Control of a Vehicle |
237 |
| Braking |
237 |
| Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
238 |
| Braking in Emergencies |
239 |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
240 |
| Enhanced Traction System (ETS) |
241 |
| StabiliTrak® System |
242 |
| Steering |
243 |
| Off-Road Recovery |
245 |
| Passing |
245 |
| Loss of Control |
246 |
| Driving at Night |
247 |
| Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
248 |
| Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
249 |
| Highway Hypnosis |
249 |
| Hill and Mountain Roads |
250 |
| Winter Driving |
251 |
| If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow |
254 |
| Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out |
255 |
| Loading Your Vehicle |
255 |
| Towing |
261 |
| Towing Your Vehicle |
261 |
| Recreational Vehicle Towing |
261 |
| Towing a Trailer |
262 |
| Service and Appearance Care |
271 |
| Service |
273 |
| Accessories and Modifications |
273 |
| California Proposition 65 Warning |
273 |
| California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
274 |
| Doing Your Own Service Work |
274 |
| Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
275 |
| Fuel |
275 |
| Gasoline Octane |
275 |
| Gasoline Specifications |
276 |
| California Fuel |
276 |
| Additives |
277 |
| Fuels in Foreign Countries |
277 |
| Filling the Tank |
278 |
| Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
280 |
| Checking Things Under the Hood |
280 |
| Hood Release |
281 |
| Engine Compartment Overview |
282 |
| Engine Oil |
288 |
| Engine Oil Life System |
291 |
| Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
293 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid |
295 |
| Engine Coolant |
297 |
| Radiator Pressure Cap |
299 |
| Pressure Cap |
300 |
| Engine Overheating |
300 |
| Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
302 |
| Cooling System |
303 |
| Power Steering Fluid |
313 |
| Windshield Washer Fluid |
314 |
| Brakes |
316 |
| Battery |
319 |
| Jump Starting |
320 |
| Headlamp Aiming |
326 |
| Bulb Replacement |
328 |
| Halogen Bulbs |
328 |
| Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps |
329 |
| License Plate Lamp |
331 |
| Replacement Bulbs |
331 |
| Windshield Replacement |
332 |
| Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
332 |
| Tires |
333 |
| Tire Sidewall Labeling |
334 |
| Tire Terminology and Definitions |
337 |
| Inflation - Tire Pressure |
340 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System |
341 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
343 |
| Tire Inspection and Rotation |
345 |
| When It Is Time for New Tires |
347 |
| Buying New Tires |
348 |
| Different Size Tires and Wheels |
350 |
| Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
350 |
| Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
352 |
| Wheel Replacement |
352 |
| Tire Chains |
354 |
| If a Tire Goes Flat |
356 |
| Changing a Flat Tire |
357 |
| Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
358 |
| Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
359 |
| Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Base Model) |
365 |
| Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Super Only) |
367 |
| Compact Spare Tire |
368 |
| Appearance Care |
369 |
| Interior Cleaning |
369 |
| Fabric/Carpet |
370 |
| Leather |
371 |
| Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces |
371 |
| Care of Safety Belts |
372 |
| Weatherstrips |
372 |
| Washing Your Vehicle |
372 |
| Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
373 |
| Finish Care |
373 |
| Windshield and Wiper Blades |
374 |
| Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim |
374 |
| Tires |
375 |
| Sheet Metal Damage |
375 |
| Finish Damage |
375 |
| Underbody Maintenance |
376 |
| Chemical Paint Spotting |
376 |
| Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
376 |
| Vehicle Identification |
377 |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
377 |
| Service Parts Identification Label |
378 |
| Electrical System |
378 |
| Add-On Electrical Equipment |
378 |
| Headlamp Wiring |
379 |
| Windshield Wiper Fuses |
379 |
| Power Windows and Other Power Options |
379 |
| Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
379 |
| Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
380 |
| Underhood Fuse Block |
382 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
386 |
| Capacities and Specifications |
386 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
389 |
| Maintenance Schedule |
390 |
| Introduction |
390 |
| Maintenance Requirements |
390 |
| Your Vehicle and the Environment |
390 |
| Using the Maintenance Schedule |
390 |
| Scheduled Maintenance |
392 |
| Additional Required Services |
394 |
| Maintenance Footnotes |
395 |
| Owner Checks and Services |
396 |
| At Each Fuel Fill |
396 |
| At Least Once a Month |
397 |
| At Least Once a Year |
397 |
| Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
400 |
| Maintenance Replacement Parts |
401 |
| Engine Drive Belt Routing |
402 |
| Maintenance Record |
404 |
| Customer Assistance Information |
407 |
| Customer Assistance and Information |
408 |
| Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
408 |
| Online Owner Center |
411 |
| Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
412 |
| Customer Assistance Offices |
412 |
| GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
413 |
| Roadside Assistance Program |
414 |
| Scheduling Service Appointments |
416 |
| Courtesy Transportation |
416 |
| Collision Damage Repair |
418 |
| Reporting Safety Defects |
421 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
421 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
421 |
| Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
422 |
| Service Publications Ordering Information |
422 |
| Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
423 |
| Event Data Recorders |
424 |
| OnStar® |
425 |
| Navigation System |
425 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
425 |
