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How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System (3.8L V6 Engine) 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Open the coolant air bleed valve located on the thermostat housing, near the upper radiator hose. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. Do not press down while turning the pressure cap. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 Engine Compartment Overview for more information on location. 5-28

Section	Page
2009 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Power Seats	6
Power Lumbar	7
Heated Seats	7
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Head Restraints	10
Center Seat	11
Rear Seats	11
Split Folding Rear Seat	11
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
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	44
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	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	54
Airbag System	57
Where Are the Airbags?	60
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	64
Passenger Sensing System	65
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	76
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	77
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	78
Remote Vehicle Start	81
Doors and Locks	83
Door Locks	83
Power Door Locks	83
Delayed Locking	84
Automatic Door Lock	84
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	84
Rear Door Security Locks	85
Lockout Protection	85
Trunk	86
Windows	88
Power Windows	89
Sun Visors	90
Theft-Deterrent Systems	90
Content Theft-Deterrent	91
PASS-Key® III Electronic Immobilizer	92
PASS-Key® III Electronic Immobilizer Operation	93
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	95
New Vehicle Break-In	95
Ignition Positions	95
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	96
Starting the Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater	98
Active Fuel Management™	99
Automatic Transmission Operation	100
Parking Brake	103
Shifting Into Park	103
Shifting Out of Park	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	107
Engine Exhaust	107
Running the Vehicle While Parked	108
Mirrors	109
Manual Rearview Mirror	109
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	109
Outside Power Mirrors	110
Outside Convex Mirror	110
Outside Heated Mirrors	110
Object Detection Systems	111
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	111
OnStar® System	113
Universal Home Remote System	117
Universal Home Remote System Operation	117
Storage Areas	121
Glove Box	121
Cupholders	121
Center Console Storage	121
Convenience Net	122
Sunroof	122
Instrument Panel	123
Instrument Panel Overview	126
Hazard Warning Flashers	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
Electric Power Management	140
Battery Run-Down Protection	141
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	142
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	143
Climate Controls	143
Climate Control System	143
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	147
Outlet Adjustment	150
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	151
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	152
Instrument Panel Cluster	153
Speedometer and Odometer	154
Tachometer	154
Safety Belt Reminders	154
Airbag Readiness Light	155
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	156
Charging System Light	157
Brake System Warning Light	157
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	158
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	159
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	159
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	160
Low Coolant Warning Light	161
Tire Pressure Light	161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	162
Oil Pressure Light	164
Change Engine Oil Light	165
Security Light	165
Cruise Control Light	165
Reduced Engine Power Light	166
Highbeam On Light	166
Headlamps Suggested Light	166
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light	167
Door Ajar Light	167
Trunk Ajar Light	167
Service Vehicle Soon Light	167
Fuel Gage	168
Low Fuel Warning Light	169
Check Gas Cap Light	169
Driver Information Center (DIC)	169
DIC Operation and Displays	170
DIC Compass (Uplevel Only)	176
DIC Warnings and Messages	178
DIC Vehicle Personalization	196
Audio System(s)	204
Setting the Clock	204
Radio(s)	205
Using an MP3	217
XM Radio Messages	220
Bluetooth®	221
Theft-Deterrent Feature	232
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	232
Radio Reception	234
Backglass Antenna	235
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	235
Chime Level Adjustment	235
Driving Your Vehicle	237
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	238
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	238
Defensive Driving	238
Drunk Driving	239
Control of a Vehicle	239
Braking	240
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	241
Braking in Emergencies	241
StabiliTrak® System	242
Traction Control System (TCS)	243
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	244
Steering	246
Off-Road Recovery	247
Passing	248
Loss of Control	248
Driving at Night	249
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	250
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	251
Highway Hypnosis	251
Hill and Mountain Roads	252
Winter Driving	253
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	255
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	256
Loading the Vehicle	256
Towing	262
Towing Your Vehicle	262
Recreational Vehicle Towing	262
Towing a Trailer	264
Service and Appearance Care	271
Service	273
Accessories and Modifications	273
California Proposition 65 Warning	274
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	274
Doing Your Own Service Work	274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	275
Fuel	275
Gasoline Octane	276
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	285
Engine Oil Life System	288
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	290
Automatic Transmission Fluid	292
Cooling System	294
Engine Coolant	295
Radiator Pressure Cap	301
Pressure Cap	301
Engine Overheating	301
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	304
Power Steering Fluid	304
Windshield Washer Fluid	305
Brakes	307
Battery	310
Jump Starting	311
Headlamp Aiming	316
Bulb Replacement	319
Halogen Bulbs	319
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	320
License Plate Lamp	322
Replacement Bulbs	322
Windshield Replacement	323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	323
Tires	324
Tire Sidewall Labeling	325
Tire Terminology and Definitions	328
Inflation - Tire Pressure	331
Tire Pressure Monitor System	332
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	334
Tire Inspection and Rotation	337
When It Is Time for New Tires	338
Buying New Tires	339
Different Size Tires and Wheels	341
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	342
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	344
Wheel Replacement	344
Tire Chains	345
If a Tire Goes Flat	346
Changing a Flat Tire	346
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	348
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	349
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Base Model)	354
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Super Only)	357
Compact Spare Tire	359
Appearance Care	360
Interior Cleaning	360
Fabric/Carpet	361
Leather	362
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	362
Care of Safety Belts	363
Weatherstrips	363
Washing Your Vehicle	363
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	364
Finish Care	364
Windshield and Wiper Blades	365
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	366
Tires	367
Sheet Metal Damage	367
Finish Damage	367
Underbody Maintenance	367
Chemical Paint Spotting	367
Vehicle Identification	368
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	368
Service Parts Identification Label	368
Electrical System	369
Add-On Electrical Equipment	369
Headlamp Wiring	369
Windshield Wiper Fuses	369
Power Windows and Other Power Options	369
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	369
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	370
Underhood Fuse Block	371
Capacities and Specifications	376
Capacities and Specifications	376
Maintenance Schedule	379
Maintenance Schedule	380
Introduction	380
Maintenance Requirements	380
Your Vehicle and the Environment	380
Using the Maintenance Schedule	381
Scheduled Maintenance	382
Additional Required Services	384
Maintenance Footnotes	385
Owner Checks and Services	386
At Each Fuel Fill	386
At Least Once a Month	387
At Least Once a Year	387
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	389
Maintenance Replacement Parts	391
Engine Drive Belt Routing	392
Maintenance Record	393
Customer Assistance Information	397
Customer Assistance and Information	398
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	398
Online Owner Center	401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	402
Customer Assistance Offices	402
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	403
Roadside Assistance Program	403
Scheduling Service Appointments	406
Courtesy Transportation	406
Collision Damage Repair	408
Reporting Safety Defects	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	411
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	411
Service Publications Ordering Information	412
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	413
Event Data Recorders	413
OnStar®	414
Navigation System	414
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	414

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