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In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System 1-15 Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. See Manual Mode on page 9‑30. A. Power B. Driver Temperature Control C. Defrost D. Fan Control E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation I. J. L. Rear Window Defogger Heated Steering Wheel ZONE K. Air Conditioning See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). G. Passenger Temperature Control H. AUTO

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

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