Section |
Page |
2011 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
4 |
Using this Manual |
4 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
5 |
Symbols |
5 |
In Brief |
7 |
Instrument Panel |
8 |
Initial Drive Information |
10 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
10 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Trunk Release |
11 |
Windows |
11 |
Seat Adjustment |
12 |
Memory Features |
13 |
Heated and Ventilated Seats |
15 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
15 |
Safety Belts |
16 |
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag |
16 |
Mirror Adjustment |
16 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
17 |
Interior Lighting |
18 |
Exterior Lighting |
18 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
19 |
Climate Controls |
20 |
Transmission |
21 |
Vehicle Features |
22 |
Radio(s) |
22 |
Satellite Radio |
23 |
Portable Audio Devices |
23 |
Bluetooth® |
23 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
24 |
Cruise Control |
24 |
Navigation System |
25 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
25 |
Vehicle Personalization |
26 |
Power Outlets |
26 |
Universal Remote System |
26 |
Sunroof |
27 |
Performance and Maintenance |
28 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
28 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
28 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
28 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
29 |
Engine Oil Life System |
29 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
29 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
30 |
OnStar® |
30 |
Keys, Doors and Windows |
33 |
Keys and Locks |
34 |
Keys |
34 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
35 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
36 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
40 |
Door Locks |
42 |
Power Door Locks |
43 |
Delayed Locking |
44 |
Safety Locks |
44 |
Doors |
44 |
Trunk |
44 |
Vehicle Security |
46 |
Anti-Theft Alarm System |
46 |
Immobilizer |
46 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
46 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
47 |
Exterior Mirrors |
48 |
Power Mirrors |
48 |
Folding Mirrors |
49 |
Heated Mirrors |
49 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
49 |
Interior Mirrors |
50 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
50 |
Windows |
50 |
Power Windows |
51 |
Sun Visors |
52 |
Rear Window Sunshade |
52 |
Roof |
53 |
Sunroof |
53 |
Seats and Restraints |
55 |
Head Restraints |
56 |
Front Seats |
58 |
Seat Adjustment |
58 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
59 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
61 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
62 |
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats |
64 |
Rear Seats |
65 |
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door |
67 |
Safety Belts |
67 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
71 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
76 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
81 |
Safety Belt Extender |
81 |
Safety System Check |
81 |
Safety Belt Care |
82 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash |
82 |
Airbag System |
83 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
85 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
86 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
88 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
88 |
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? |
89 |
Passenger Sensing System |
91 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
95 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
96 |
Airbag System Check |
97 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash |
97 |
Child Restraints |
98 |
Older Children |
98 |
Infants and Young Children |
100 |
Child Restraint Systems |
103 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
105 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
106 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
115 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
115 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
117 |
Storage |
121 |
Storage Compartments |
121 |
Glove Box |
121 |
Cupholders |
121 |
Front Storage |
121 |
Center Console Storage |
121 |
Additional Storage Features |
122 |
Convenience Net |
122 |
Instruments and Controls |
123 |
Controls |
124 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
124 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
124 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
125 |
Horn |
125 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
125 |
Compass |
127 |
Clock (Without Date Display) |
127 |
Clock (With Date Display) |
128 |
Power Outlets |
129 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
131 |
Instrument Cluster |
132 |
Speedometer |
133 |
Odometer |
133 |
Tachometer |
133 |
Fuel Gauge |
133 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
135 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
136 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
136 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
137 |
Charging System Light |
138 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
139 |
Brake System Warning Light |
141 |
Electric Parking Brake Light |
142 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
143 |
Traction Off Light |
143 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light |
144 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light |
144 |
Tire Pressure Light |
145 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
145 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
146 |
Security Light |
146 |
High-Beam On Light |
146 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
147 |
Taillamp Indicator Light |
147 |
Cruise Control Light |
147 |
Information Displays |
147 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
147 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
151 |
Vehicle Messages |
155 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
155 |
Brake System Messages |
155 |
Compass Messages |
156 |
Cruise Control Messages |
156 |
Door Ajar Messages |
156 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
157 |
Engine Oil Messages |
157 |
Engine Power Messages |
158 |
Fuel System Messages |
158 |
Key and Lock Messages |
158 |
Lamp Messages |
159 |
Object Detection System Messages |
159 |
Ride Control System Messages |
159 |
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages |
160 |
Tire Messages |
160 |
Transmission Messages |
160 |
Window Messages |
161 |
Vehicle Personalization |
161 |
Universal Remote System |
167 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
167 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
170 |
Lighting |
173 |
Exterior Lighting |
173 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
173 |
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
174 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
174 |
Flash-to-Pass |
174 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
175 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
175 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) |
176 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
176 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
176 |
Fog Lamps |
177 |
Interior Lighting |
177 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
177 |
Dome Lamps |
177 |
Reading Lamps |
177 |
Sun Visor Lamps |
177 |
Lighting Features |
178 |
Entry Lighting |
178 |
Exit Lighting |
178 |
Battery Load Management |
178 |
Battery Power Protection |
179 |
Infotainment System |
181 |
Introduction |
181 |
Infotainment |
181 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
182 |
Overview (Radio with CD) |
183 |
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) |
185 |
Operation |
187 |
Radio |
192 |
AM-FM Radio |
192 |
Satellite Radio |
195 |
Radio Reception |
199 |
Backglass Antenna |
199 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
200 |
Audio Players |
200 |
CD Player |
200 |
CD/DVD Player |
203 |
Mass Storage Media (MEM) |
207 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) |
211 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) |
214 |
Rear Seat Infotainment |
216 |
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System |
216 |
Phone |
226 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
226 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
228 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
233 |
Climate Controls |
241 |
Climate Control Systems |
241 |
Automatic Climate Control System |
241 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
244 |
Air Vents |
248 |
Maintenance |
248 |
Air Intake |
248 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
248 |
Driving and Operating |
251 |
Driving Information |
252 |
Defensive Driving |
252 |
Drunk Driving |
252 |
Control of a Vehicle |
253 |
Braking |
253 |
Steering |
254 |
Off-Road Recovery |
256 |
Loss of Control |
256 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
257 |
Highway Hypnosis |
258 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
258 |
Winter Driving |
259 |
If the Vehicle is Stuck |
261 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
262 |
Starting and Operating |
266 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
266 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
267 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
269 |
Starting the Engine |
270 |
Engine Heater |
273 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
274 |
Shifting Into Park |
275 |
Shifting Out of Park |
276 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
277 |
Engine Exhaust |
277 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
278 |
Automatic Transmission |
278 |
Manual Mode |
280 |
Drive Systems |
281 |
All-Wheel Drive |
281 |
Brakes |
282 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
282 |
Parking Brake |
283 |
Brake Assist |
285 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
285 |
Ride Control Systems |
286 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
286 |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
287 |
Limited-Slip Differential |
288 |
Selective Ride Control |
288 |
Cruise Control |
289 |
Object Detection Systems |
292 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
292 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
294 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
296 |
Fuel |
300 |
Recommended Fuel |
300 |
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) |
301 |
California Fuel Requirements |
301 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
302 |
Fuel Additives |
302 |
Filling the Tank |
303 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
304 |
Towing |
305 |
General Towing Information |
305 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
306 |
Trailer Towing |
310 |
Towing Equipment |
311 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
312 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
312 |
Vehicle Care |
313 |
General Information |
314 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
315 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
315 |
Accessories and Modifications |
315 |
Vehicle Checks |
316 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
316 |
Hood |
317 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
318 |
Engine Oil |
321 |
Engine Oil Life System |
325 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
327 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
327 |
Cooling System |
329 |
Engine Coolant |
330 |
Engine Overheating |
333 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
334 |
Power Steering Fluid |
335 |
Washer Fluid |
336 |
Brakes |
336 |
Brake Fluid |
337 |
Battery |
339 |
Starter Switch Check |
339 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
340 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
340 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
341 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
341 |
Headlamp Aiming |
342 |
Bulb Replacement |
345 |
Halogen Bulbs |
345 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
345 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
346 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
347 |
License Plate Lamp |
348 |
Replacement Bulbs |
349 |
Electrical System |
350 |
Electrical System Overload |
350 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
351 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
351 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
354 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
356 |
Wheels and Tires |
358 |
Tires |
358 |
Winter Tires |
359 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
360 |
Tire Designations |
362 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
363 |
Tire Pressure |
366 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
368 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
369 |
Tire Inspection |
373 |
Tire Rotation |
373 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
375 |
Buying New Tires |
376 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
378 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
378 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
380 |
Wheel Replacement |
380 |
Tire Chains |
381 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
382 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
384 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
391 |
Tire Changing |
391 |
Compact Spare Tire |
397 |
Jump Starting |
398 |
Towing |
401 |
Towing the Vehicle |
401 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
401 |
Appearance Care |
404 |
Exterior Care |
404 |
Interior Care |
409 |
Floor Mats |
412 |
Service and Maintenance |
413 |
General Information |
413 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
414 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
419 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
419 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
421 |
Maintenance Records |
422 |
Technical Data |
425 |
Vehicle Identification |
425 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
425 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
425 |
Vehicle Data |
426 |
Capacities and Specifications |
426 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
428 |
Customer Information |
429 |
Customer Information |
429 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
429 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
431 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
433 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
434 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
434 |
Online Owner Center |
435 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
436 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
436 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
438 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
439 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
439 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
441 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
443 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
444 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
444 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
445 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
445 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
446 |
Event Data Recorders |
446 |
OnStar® |
447 |
Navigation System |
447 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
447 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
448 |
Index |
449 |
Index_A |
449 |
Index_B |
450 |
Index_C |
450 |
Index_D |
452 |
Index_E |
452 |
Index_F |
453 |
Index_G |
454 |
Index_H |
454 |
Index_I |
455 |
Index_J |
455 |
Index_K |
455 |
Index_L |
455 |
Index_M |
456 |
Index_N |
457 |
Index_O |
457 |
Index_P |
457 |
Index_R |
458 |
Index_S |
459 |
Index_T |
461 |
Index_U |
462 |
Index_V |
462 |