Section |
Page |
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
4 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
4 |
Symbols |
4 |
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 |
12 |
Windows |
12 |
Seat Adjustment |
12 |
Memory Features |
14 |
Heated and Ventilated Seats |
15 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
15 |
Safety Belts |
16 |
Passenger Sensing System |
16 |
Mirror Adjustment |
16 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
17 |
Interior Lighting |
18 |
Exterior Lighting |
18 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
19 |
Climate Controls |
20 |
Transmission |
22 |
Vehicle Features |
23 |
Radio(s) |
23 |
Satellite Radio |
24 |
Portable Audio Devices |
24 |
Bluetooth® |
24 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
25 |
Cruise Control |
25 |
Navigation System |
26 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
26 |
Vehicle Personalization |
27 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
27 |
Power Outlets |
27 |
Universal Remote System |
27 |
Sunroof |
28 |
eAssist Features |
28 |
eAssist® Overview |
28 |
High Voltage Safety Information |
29 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
29 |
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature |
30 |
Regenerative Braking |
30 |
Battery |
30 |
Service |
31 |
Performance and Maintenance |
31 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
31 |
StabiliTrak® System |
31 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
32 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
32 |
Engine Oil Life System |
32 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
33 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
33 |
OnStar® |
34 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
35 |
Keys and Locks |
36 |
Keys |
36 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
37 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
37 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
42 |
Door Locks |
44 |
Power Door Locks |
45 |
Delayed Locking |
45 |
Safety Locks |
45 |
Doors |
46 |
Trunk |
46 |
Vehicle Security |
47 |
Anti-theft Alarm System |
47 |
Immobilizer |
48 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
48 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
49 |
Exterior Mirrors |
50 |
Convex Mirrors |
50 |
Power Mirrors |
50 |
Folding Mirrors |
50 |
Heated Mirrors |
51 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
51 |
Interior Mirrors |
51 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
51 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
52 |
Windows |
52 |
Power Windows |
53 |
Sun Visors |
54 |
Rear Window Sunshade |
54 |
Roof |
55 |
Sunroof |
55 |
Seats and Restraints |
57 |
Head Restraints |
58 |
Front Seats |
60 |
Seat Adjustment |
60 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
61 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
61 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
62 |
Memory Seats |
63 |
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats |
66 |
Rear Seats |
67 |
Safety Belts |
69 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
70 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
71 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
75 |
Safety Belt Extender |
75 |
Safety System Check |
75 |
Safety Belt Care |
76 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
76 |
Airbag System |
77 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
79 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
80 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
81 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
82 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
82 |
Passenger Sensing System |
83 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
87 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
88 |
Airbag System Check |
89 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
89 |
Child Restraints |
90 |
Older Children |
90 |
Infants and Young Children |
92 |
Child Restraint Systems |
95 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
97 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
98 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
106 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
106 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
108 |
Storage |
113 |
Storage Compartments |
113 |
Glove Box |
113 |
Cupholders |
113 |
Front Storage |
114 |
Center Console Storage |
114 |
Additional Storage Features |
115 |
Convenience Net |
115 |
Instruments and Controls |
117 |
Controls |
118 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
118 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
118 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
119 |
Horn |
119 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
119 |
Compass |
120 |
Clock (With Date Display) |
121 |
Clock (Without Date Display) |
122 |
Clock (Color Radio) |
122 |
Power Outlets |
122 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
124 |
Instrument Cluster |
125 |
Speedometer |
127 |
Odometer |
127 |
Tachometer |
127 |
Fuel Gauge |
127 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
128 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
129 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
130 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
130 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
131 |
Charging System Light |
132 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
132 |
Brake System Warning Light |
135 |
Electric Parking Brake Light |
135 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
136 |
Traction Off Light |
137 |
StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
137 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
137 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
138 |
Tire Pressure Light |
139 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
139 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
140 |
Security Light |
140 |
High-Beam On Light |
140 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
141 |
Taillamp Indicator Light |
141 |
Cruise Control Light |
141 |
Information Displays |
141 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
141 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
145 |
Vehicle Messages |
149 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
149 |
Brake System Messages |
149 |
Compass Messages |
150 |
Cruise Control Messages |
150 |
Door Ajar Messages |
150 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
151 |
Engine Oil Messages |
151 |
Engine Power Messages |
152 |
Fuel System Messages |
152 |
Key and Lock Messages |
152 |
Lamp Messages |
152 |
Object Detection System Messages |
153 |
Ride Control System Messages |
153 |
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages |
154 |
Starting the Vehicle Messages |
154 |
Tire Messages |
155 |
Transmission Messages |
155 |
Window Messages |
156 |
Vehicle Personalization |
156 |
Universal Remote System |
162 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
162 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
165 |
Lighting |
167 |
Exterior Lighting |
168 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
168 |
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
168 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
168 |
Flash-to-Pass |
169 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
169 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
169 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) |
170 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
170 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
170 |
Fog Lamps |
171 |
Interior Lighting |
172 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
172 |
Dome Lamps |
172 |
Reading Lamps |
172 |
Sun Visor Lamps |
173 |
Lighting Features |
173 |
Entry Lighting |
173 |
Exit Lighting |
173 |
Battery Load Management |
174 |
Battery Power Protection |
174 |
Infotainment System |
175 |
Introduction |
176 |
Infotainment |
176 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
177 |
Overview (Radio with CD) |
178 |
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) |
180 |
Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) |
182 |
Operation |
186 |
Radio |
191 |
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) |
191 |
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) |
193 |
Satellite Radio |
197 |
Radio Reception |
198 |
Backglass Antenna |
199 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
200 |
Audio Players |
200 |
CD Player |
200 |
CD/DVD Player |
203 |
MP3 |
206 |
Mass Storage Media (MEM) |
209 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) |
212 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) |
215 |
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) |
218 |
Rear Seat Infotainment |
221 |
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System |
221 |
Phone |
231 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
231 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
233 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
238 |
Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only) |
244 |
Trademarks and License Agreements |
255 |
Climate Controls |
257 |
Climate Control Systems |
257 |
Automatic Climate Control System |
257 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
260 |
Air Vents |
265 |
Maintenance |
266 |
Air Intake |
266 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
266 |
Driving and Operating |
267 |
Driving Information |
268 |
Distracted Driving |
268 |
Defensive Driving |
269 |
Drunk Driving |
269 |
Control of a Vehicle |
269 |
Braking |
269 |
Steering |
270 |
Off-Road Recovery |
271 |
Loss of Control |
271 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
272 |
Highway Hypnosis |
273 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
273 |
Winter Driving |
274 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
276 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
276 |
Starting and Operating |
281 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
281 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
282 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
284 |
Starting the Engine |
286 |
Engine Heater |
290 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
291 |
Shifting Into Park |
291 |
Shifting out of Park |
292 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
293 |
Engine Exhaust |
294 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
294 |
Automatic Transmission |
295 |
Manual Mode |
297 |
Drive Systems |
298 |
All-Wheel Drive |
298 |
Brakes |
299 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
299 |
Parking Brake |
300 |
Brake Assist |
302 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
302 |
Ride Control Systems |
302 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
302 |
StabiliTrak® System |
303 |
Limited-Slip Differential |
305 |
Selective Ride Control |
305 |
Cruise Control |
306 |
Object Detection Systems |
308 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
308 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
310 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
312 |
Fuel |
315 |
Recommended Fuel |
315 |
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) |
316 |
California Fuel Requirements |
316 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
316 |
Fuel Additives |
316 |
Filling the Tank |
318 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
319 |
Towing |
320 |
General Towing Information |
320 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
320 |
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist) |
323 |
Trailer Towing (eAssist) |
325 |
Towing Equipment |
325 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
326 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
326 |
Vehicle Care |
327 |
General Information |
329 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
329 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
329 |
Accessories and Modifications |
329 |
Vehicle Checks |
330 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
330 |
Hood |
331 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
332 |
Engine Oil |
335 |
Engine Oil Life System |
338 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
339 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
339 |
Cooling System |
341 |
Engine Coolant |
342 |
Engine Overheating |
345 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
346 |
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) |
347 |
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine) |
347 |
Washer Fluid |
348 |
Brakes |
348 |
Brake Fluid |
349 |
Battery |
351 |
Starter Switch Check |
352 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
352 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
353 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
353 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
353 |
Headlamp Aiming |
354 |
Bulb Replacement |
357 |
Halogen Bulbs |
357 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
357 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
358 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
359 |
License Plate Lamp |
360 |
Replacement Bulbs |
361 |
Electrical System |
361 |
High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
361 |
Electrical System Overload |
361 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
362 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
362 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
366 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
368 |
Wheels and Tires |
370 |
Tires |
370 |
Winter Tires |
371 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
372 |
Tire Designations |
374 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
375 |
Tire Pressure |
377 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
379 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
380 |
Tire Inspection |
383 |
Tire Rotation |
384 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
385 |
Buying New Tires |
386 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
387 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
388 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
389 |
Wheel Replacement |
389 |
Tire Chains |
390 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
390 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button) |
393 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button) |
400 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
408 |
Tire Changing |
409 |
Compact Spare Tire |
415 |
Jump Starting |
416 |
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) |
416 |
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) |
419 |
Towing |
420 |
Towing the Vehicle |
420 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
421 |
Appearance Care |
424 |
Exterior Care |
424 |
Interior Care |
427 |
Floor Mats |
430 |
Service and Maintenance |
431 |
General Information |
431 |
Maintenance Schedule |
433 |
Special Application Services |
439 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
440 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
444 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
444 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
446 |
Maintenance Records |
447 |
Technical Data |
451 |
Vehicle Identification |
451 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
451 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
451 |
Vehicle Data |
452 |
Capacities and Specifications |
452 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
454 |
Customer Information |
455 |
Customer Information |
455 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
455 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
457 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
458 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
459 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
460 |
Online Owner Center |
460 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
461 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
461 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
463 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
466 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
467 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
468 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
470 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
471 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
471 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
472 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
472 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
472 |
Event Data Recorders |
473 |
OnStar® |
474 |
Navigation System |
474 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
474 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
474 |
OnStar |
475 |
OnStar Overview |
475 |
OnStar Services |
476 |
Emergency |
476 |
Security |
476 |
Navigation |
476 |
Connections |
478 |
Diagnostics |
479 |
OnStar Additional Information |
479 |
Index |
483 |
Index_A |
483 |
Index_B |
484 |
Index_C |
484 |
Index_D |
485 |
Index_E |
486 |
Index_F |
487 |
Index_G |
487 |
Index_H |
488 |
Index_I |
488 |
Index_J |
488 |
Index_K |
488 |
Index_L |
489 |
Index_M |
490 |
Index_N |
490 |
Index_O |
490 |
Index_P |
491 |
Index_R |
492 |
Index_S |
493 |
Index_T |
494 |
Index_U |
495 |
Index_V |
496 |