Section |
Page |
2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
3 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
3 |
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 |
11 |
Windows |
11 |
Seat Adjustment |
12 |
Memory Features |
13 |
Heated and Ventilated Seats |
14 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
14 |
Safety Belts |
15 |
Passenger Sensing System |
15 |
Mirror Adjustment |
15 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
16 |
Interior Lighting |
16 |
Exterior Lighting |
17 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
18 |
Climate Controls |
19 |
Transmission |
20 |
Vehicle Features |
21 |
Radio(s) |
21 |
Satellite Radio |
21 |
Portable Audio Devices |
22 |
Bluetooth® |
22 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
22 |
Cruise Control |
23 |
Infotainment System |
23 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
23 |
Vehicle Personalization |
24 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
24 |
Power Outlets |
24 |
Universal Remote System |
24 |
Sunroof |
25 |
eAssist Features |
25 |
eAssist® Overview |
25 |
High Voltage Safety Information |
26 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
26 |
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature |
27 |
Regenerative Braking |
27 |
Battery |
27 |
Service |
27 |
Performance and Maintenance |
28 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
28 |
StabiliTrak® System |
28 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
28 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
29 |
Engine Oil Life System |
29 |
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
29 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
29 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
30 |
OnStar® |
30 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
31 |
Keys and Locks |
31 |
Keys |
31 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
32 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
33 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
38 |
Door Locks |
39 |
Power Door Locks |
40 |
Delayed Locking |
40 |
Safety Locks |
40 |
Doors |
41 |
Trunk |
41 |
Vehicle Security |
42 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
42 |
Immobilizer |
43 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
43 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
44 |
Exterior Mirrors |
45 |
Convex Mirrors |
45 |
Power Mirrors |
45 |
Folding Mirrors |
45 |
Heated Mirrors |
46 |
Park Tilt Mirrors |
46 |
Interior Mirrors |
46 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
46 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
46 |
Windows |
47 |
Power Windows |
47 |
Sun Visors |
49 |
Rear Window Sunshade |
49 |
Roof |
49 |
Sunroof |
49 |
Seats and Restraints |
51 |
Head Restraints |
52 |
Front Seats |
53 |
Seat Adjustment |
53 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
54 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
54 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
55 |
Memory Seats |
56 |
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats |
58 |
Rear Seats |
60 |
Safety Belts |
61 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
63 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
64 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
67 |
Safety Belt Extender |
68 |
Safety System Check |
68 |
Safety Belt Care |
68 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
69 |
Airbag System |
69 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
71 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
73 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
74 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
74 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
74 |
Passenger Sensing System |
76 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
80 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
80 |
Airbag System Check |
81 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
81 |
Child Restraints |
82 |
Older Children |
82 |
Infants and Young Children |
84 |
Child Restraint Systems |
86 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
88 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
89 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
97 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
97 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
99 |
Storage |
103 |
Storage Compartments |
103 |
Glove Box |
103 |
Cupholders |
103 |
Front Storage |
103 |
Center Console Storage |
104 |
Additional Storage Features |
104 |
Convenience Net |
104 |
Instruments and Controls |
105 |
Controls |
106 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
106 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
106 |
Heated Steering Wheel |
107 |
Horn |
107 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
107 |
Compass |
108 |
Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen) |
109 |
Power Outlets |
110 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
112 |
Instrument Cluster |
113 |
Speedometer |
115 |
Odometer |
115 |
Tachometer |
115 |
Fuel Gauge |
115 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
116 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
117 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
117 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
118 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
119 |
Charging System Light |
119 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
120 |
Brake System Warning Light |
122 |
Electric Parking Brake Light |
123 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
123 |
Traction Off Light |
124 |
StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
124 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
125 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
126 |
Tire Pressure Light |
126 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
127 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
127 |
Security Light |
127 |
High-Beam On Light |
128 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
128 |
Lamps On Reminder |
128 |
Cruise Control Light |
128 |
Door Ajar Light |
129 |
Information Displays |
129 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
129 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
133 |
Vehicle Messages |
136 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
137 |
Brake System Messages |
137 |
Compass Messages |
137 |
Cruise Control Messages |
138 |
Door Ajar Messages |
138 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
138 |
Engine Oil Messages |
139 |
Engine Power Messages |
139 |
Fuel System Messages |
139 |
Key and Lock Messages |
140 |
Lamp Messages |
140 |
Object Detection System Messages |
140 |
Ride Control System Messages |
141 |
Security Messages |
141 |
Starting the Vehicle Messages |
141 |
Tire Messages |
142 |
Transmission Messages |
143 |
Window Messages |
143 |
Vehicle Personalization |
143 |
Universal Remote System |
149 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
149 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
152 |
Lighting |
155 |
Exterior Lighting |
155 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
155 |
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
156 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
156 |
Flash-to-Pass |
156 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
156 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
157 |
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) |
157 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
158 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
158 |
Fog Lamps |
158 |
Interior Lighting |
159 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
159 |
Dome Lamps |
159 |
Reading Lamps |
160 |
Sun Visor Lamps |
160 |
Lighting Features |
160 |
Entry Lighting |
160 |
Exit Lighting |
161 |
Battery Load Management |
161 |
Battery Power Protection |
162 |
Infotainment System |
163 |
Introduction |
163 |
Infotainment |
163 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
164 |
Overview |
165 |
Operation |
166 |
Radio |
171 |
AM-FM Radio |
171 |
Satellite Radio |
172 |
Radio Reception |
174 |
Backglass Antenna |
175 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
176 |
Audio Players |
176 |
CD Player |
176 |
MP3 |
178 |
Auxiliary Devices |
180 |
Phone |
182 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
182 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
184 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
187 |
Trademarks and License Agreements |
194 |
Climate Controls |
195 |
Climate Control Systems |
195 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
195 |
Air Vents |
200 |
Maintenance |
201 |
Air Intake |
201 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
201 |
Service |
201 |
Driving and Operating |
203 |
Driving Information |
204 |
Distracted Driving |
204 |
Defensive Driving |
205 |
Drunk Driving |
205 |
Control of a Vehicle |
205 |
Braking |
205 |
Steering |
206 |
Off-Road Recovery |
207 |
Loss of Control |
207 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
208 |
Highway Hypnosis |
209 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
209 |
Winter Driving |
210 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
211 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
212 |
Starting and Operating |
216 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
216 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
217 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
219 |
Starting the Engine |
221 |
Engine Heater |
225 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
226 |
Shifting Into Park |
226 |
Shifting out of Park |
227 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
228 |
Engine Exhaust |
228 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
229 |
Automatic Transmission |
229 |
Manual Mode |
231 |
Drive Systems |
232 |
All-Wheel Drive |
232 |
Brakes |
233 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
233 |
Parking Brake |
234 |
Brake Assist |
236 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
236 |
Ride Control Systems |
236 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
236 |
StabiliTrak® System |
237 |
Limited-Slip Differential |
239 |
Selective Ride Control |
239 |
Cruise Control |
239 |
Object Detection Systems |
242 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
242 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
243 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
245 |
Fuel |
248 |
Recommended Fuel |
249 |
Gasoline Specifications |
249 |
California Fuel Requirements |
249 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
249 |
Fuel Additives |
250 |
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) |
251 |
Filling the Tank |
252 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
253 |
Towing |
253 |
General Towing Information |
253 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
253 |
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist) |
256 |
Trailer Towing (eAssist) |
258 |
Towing Equipment |
258 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
259 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
259 |
Vehicle Care |
261 |
General Information |
262 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
263 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
263 |
Accessories and Modifications |
263 |
Vehicle Checks |
264 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
264 |
Hood |
265 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
266 |
Engine Oil |
271 |
Engine Oil Life System |
273 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
274 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
275 |
Cooling System |
277 |
Engine Coolant |
278 |
Engine Overheating |
281 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
282 |
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD) |
283 |
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD) |
283 |
Washer Fluid |
284 |
Brakes |
285 |
Brake Fluid |
286 |
Battery |
287 |
All-Wheel Drive |
288 |
Starter Switch Check |
288 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
288 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
289 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
289 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
289 |
Headlamp Aiming |
290 |
Bulb Replacement |
291 |
Halogen Bulbs |
291 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
291 |
LED Lighting |
291 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
291 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
293 |
License Plate Lamp |
293 |
Replacement Bulbs |
294 |
Electrical System |
294 |
High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
294 |
Electrical System Overload |
295 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
295 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
296 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
300 |
Wheels and Tires |
302 |
Tires |
302 |
All-Season Tires |
303 |
Winter Tires |
303 |
Summer Tires |
303 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
304 |
Tire Designations |
306 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
307 |
Tire Pressure |
309 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
310 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
312 |
Tire Inspection |
315 |
Tire Rotation |
315 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
316 |
Buying New Tires |
317 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
319 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
319 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
321 |
Wheel Replacement |
321 |
Tire Chains |
322 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
322 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button) |
324 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button) |
331 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
339 |
Tire Changing |
340 |
Compact Spare Tire |
346 |
Jump Starting |
347 |
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) |
347 |
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) |
347 |
Towing |
350 |
Towing the Vehicle |
350 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
350 |
Appearance Care |
352 |
Exterior Care |
352 |
Interior Care |
355 |
Floor Mats |
358 |
Service and Maintenance |
361 |
General Information |
361 |
Maintenance Schedule |
362 |
Special Application Services |
368 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
369 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
372 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
372 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
373 |
Maintenance Records |
375 |
Technical Data |
377 |
Vehicle Identification |
377 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
377 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
377 |
Vehicle Data |
378 |
Capacities and Specifications |
378 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
380 |
Customer Information |
381 |
Customer Information |
381 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
381 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
383 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
384 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
385 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
385 |
Online Owner Center |
386 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
387 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
387 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
389 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
392 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
392 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
394 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
396 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
397 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
397 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
398 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
398 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
398 |
Event Data Recorders |
399 |
OnStar® |
399 |
Infotainment System |
400 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
400 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
400 |
OnStar |
401 |
OnStar Overview |
401 |
OnStar Services |
402 |
Emergency |
402 |
Security |
402 |
Navigation |
402 |
Connections |
403 |
Diagnostics |
405 |
OnStar Additional Information |
405 |
Index |
411 |
Index_A |
411 |
Index_B |
412 |
Index_C |
412 |
Index_D |
413 |
Index_E |
414 |
Index_F |
414 |
Index_G |
415 |
Index_H |
415 |
Index_I |
416 |
Index_J |
416 |
Index_K |
416 |
Index_L |
416 |
Index_M |
417 |
Index_N |
418 |
Index_O |
418 |
Index_P |
418 |
Index_R |
419 |
Index_S |
419 |
Index_T |
421 |
Index_U |
422 |
Index_V |
422 |