Section |
Page |
2010 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
4 |
Using this Manual |
4 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
4 |
Symbols |
5 |
Keys, Doors and Windows |
7 |
Keys and Locks |
8 |
Keys |
8 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
9 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) |
10 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) |
11 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
14 |
Door Locks |
16 |
Power Door Locks |
16 |
Safety Locks |
17 |
Doors |
17 |
Trunk |
17 |
Vehicle Security |
19 |
Anti-Theft Alarm System |
19 |
Immobilizer |
19 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
19 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
20 |
Exterior Mirrors |
21 |
Power Mirrors |
21 |
Folding Mirrors |
21 |
Heated Mirrors |
22 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
22 |
Interior Mirrors |
22 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
22 |
Windows |
23 |
Power Windows |
23 |
Sun Visors |
25 |
Roof |
25 |
Sunroof |
25 |
Seats and Restraints |
27 |
Head Restraints |
28 |
Front Seats |
29 |
Seat Adjustment |
29 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
30 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
31 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
32 |
Heated Front Seats |
33 |
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats |
34 |
Rear Seats |
35 |
Safety Belts |
36 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
39 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
45 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
49 |
Safety Belt Extender |
49 |
Safety System Check |
50 |
Safety Belt Care |
50 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash |
50 |
Airbag System |
51 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
53 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
54 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
56 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
56 |
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
56 |
Passenger Sensing System |
58 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
62 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
63 |
Airbag System Check |
64 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash |
64 |
Child Restraints |
65 |
Older Children |
65 |
Infants and Young Children |
67 |
Child Restraint Systems |
69 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
71 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
73 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
79 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
80 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat ) |
82 |
Storage |
85 |
Storage Compartments |
85 |
Glove Box |
85 |
Cupholders |
85 |
Front Storage |
86 |
Center Console Storage |
86 |
Additional Storage Features |
86 |
Convenience Net |
86 |
Instruments and Controls |
87 |
Instrument Panel Overview |
90 |
Controls |
92 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
92 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
92 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
93 |
Horn |
93 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
93 |
Compass |
94 |
Clock (Without Date Display) |
94 |
Clock (With Date Display) |
95 |
Power Outlets |
96 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
97 |
Instrument Cluster |
98 |
Speedometer |
99 |
Odometer |
99 |
Tachometer |
99 |
Fuel Gauge |
99 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
100 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
100 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
101 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
101 |
Charging System Light |
102 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
103 |
Brake System Warning Light |
105 |
Electric Parking Brake Light |
106 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
107 |
Traction Off Light |
107 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light |
108 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light |
108 |
Tire Pressure Light |
108 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
109 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
110 |
Security Light |
110 |
High-Beam on Light |
110 |
Fog Lamp Light |
111 |
Taillamp Indicator Light |
111 |
Cruise Control Light |
111 |
Information Displays |
111 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
111 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
115 |
Vehicle Messages |
119 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
119 |
Brake System Messages |
119 |
Compass Messages |
120 |
Cruise Control Messages |
120 |
Door Ajar Messages |
120 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
121 |
Engine Oil Messages |
121 |
Engine Power Messages |
122 |
Fuel System Messages |
122 |
Key and Lock Messages |
122 |
Lamp Messages |
122 |
Ride Control System Messages |
123 |
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages |
123 |
Tire Messages |
123 |
Transmission Messages |
124 |
Window Messages |
124 |
Vehicle Personalization |
124 |
OnStar® System |
129 |
Universal Remote System |
131 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
132 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
135 |
Lighting |
137 |
Exterior Lighting |
137 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
137 |
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
138 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
138 |
Flash-to-Pass |
138 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
138 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
139 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) |
139 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
139 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
140 |
Fog Lamps |
140 |
Interior Lighting |
141 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
141 |
Dome Lamps |
141 |
Reading Lamps |
141 |
Sun Visor Lamps |
141 |
Lighting Features |
141 |
Entry Lighting |
141 |
Exit Lighting |
142 |
Battery Load Management |
142 |
Battery Power Protection |
143 |
Infotainment System |
145 |
Introduction |
145 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
146 |
Overview (Radio with CD) |
147 |
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) |
149 |
Operation |
151 |
Radio |
156 |
AM-FM Radio |
156 |
Satellite Radio |
159 |
Radio Reception |
162 |
Backglass Antenna |
163 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
163 |
Audio Players |
164 |
CD Player |
164 |
CD/DVD Player |
166 |
Mass Storage Media (MEM) |
169 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) |
173 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) |
176 |
Rear Seat Infotainment |
178 |
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System |
178 |
Phone |
186 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
186 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
187 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
190 |
Bluetooth (Navigation) |
202 |
Climate Controls |
211 |
Climate Control Systems |
211 |
Automatic Climate Control System |
211 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
214 |
Air Vents |
218 |
Maintenance |
218 |
Air Intake |
218 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
218 |
Driving and Operating |
221 |
Driving Information |
222 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
222 |
Defensive Driving |
223 |
Drunk Driving |
223 |
Control of a Vehicle |
224 |
Braking |
224 |
Steering |
225 |
Off-Road Recovery |
226 |
Loss of Control |
227 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
228 |
Highway Hypnosis |
228 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
229 |
Winter Driving |
229 |
If the Vehicle is Stuck |
232 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
232 |
Starting and Operating |
237 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
237 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
238 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
239 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
240 |
Starting the Engine |
240 |
Engine Heater |
243 |
Shifting Into Park |
244 |
Shifting Out of Park |
245 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
245 |
Engine Exhaust |
246 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
246 |
Automatic Transmission |
247 |
Manual Mode |
249 |
Drive Systems |
250 |
All-Wheel Drive |
250 |
Brakes |
251 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
251 |
Parking Brake |
252 |
Brake Assist |
254 |
Ride Control Systems |
254 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
254 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
255 |
Limited-Slip Differential |
256 |
Selective Ride Control |
256 |
Cruise Control |
257 |
Object Detection Systems |
260 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
260 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
262 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
265 |
Fuel |
268 |
Recommended Fuel |
269 |
Gasoline Specifications |
269 |
California Fuel Requirements |
270 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
270 |
Fuel Additives |
270 |
Filling the Tank |
272 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
273 |
Towing |
273 |
General Towing Information |
273 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
274 |
Trailer Towing (2.4L L4 Engine) |
278 |
Trailer Towing (3.0L and 3.6L V6 Engines) |
278 |
Towing Equipment |
279 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
280 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
280 |
Vehicle Care |
281 |
General Information |
282 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
283 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
283 |
Accessories and Modifications |
283 |
Vehicle Checks |
284 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
284 |
Hood |
285 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
286 |
Engine Oil |
291 |
Engine Oil Life System |
293 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
294 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
295 |
Cooling System |
297 |
Engine Coolant |
298 |
Engine Overheating |
301 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
303 |
Power Steering Fluid |
303 |
Washer Fluid |
304 |
Brakes |
305 |
Brake Fluid |
306 |
Battery |
307 |
Starter Switch Check |
308 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check |
309 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
309 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
310 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
310 |
Headlamp Aiming |
311 |
Bulb Replacement |
314 |
Halogen Bulbs |
314 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
315 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
315 |
Fog Lamps |
317 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
317 |
License Plate Lamp |
318 |
Replacement Bulbs |
319 |
Electrical System |
320 |
Electrical System Overload |
320 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
320 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
321 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
324 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
326 |
Wheels and Tires |
328 |
Tires |
328 |
Winter Tires |
328 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
329 |
Tire Designations |
331 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
332 |
Tire Pressure |
336 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
337 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
339 |
Tire Inspection |
342 |
Tire Rotation |
342 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
343 |
Buying New Tires |
344 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
346 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
347 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
348 |
Wheel Replacement |
349 |
Tire Chains |
350 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
350 |
Tire Changing |
352 |
Compact Spare Tire |
356 |
Jump Starting |
357 |
Towing |
361 |
Towing the Vehicle |
361 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
361 |
Appearance Care |
364 |
Exterior Care |
364 |
Interior Care |
368 |
Service and Maintenance |
373 |
General Information |
373 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
374 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
379 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
379 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
381 |
Maintenance Records |
382 |
Technical Data |
385 |
Vehicle Identification |
385 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
385 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
385 |
Vehicle Data |
386 |
Capacities and Specifications |
386 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
388 |
Customer Information |
389 |
Customer Information |
389 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
389 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
391 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
392 |
Online Owner Center |
392 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
393 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
394 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
396 |
Courtesy Transportation Program |
396 |
Collision Damage Repair |
398 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
401 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
402 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
402 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
403 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
403 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
403 |
Event Data Recorders |
404 |
OnStar® |
404 |
Navigation System |
405 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
405 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
405 |
Index |
407 |
Index_A |
407 |
Index_B |
408 |
Index_C |
408 |
Index_D |
409 |
Index_E |
410 |
Index_F |
410 |
Index_G |
411 |
Index_H |
411 |
Index_I |
412 |
Index_J |
412 |
Index_K |
412 |
Index_L |
412 |
Index_M |
413 |
Index_N |
413 |
Index_O |
414 |
Index_P |
414 |
Index_R |
414 |
Index_S |
415 |
Index_T |
417 |
Index_U |
417 |
Index_V |
418 |