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12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Belt removal and installation requires special tools. See your dealer for service.

Section	Page
2014 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	11
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	20
Vehicle Features	21
Steering Wheel Controls	21
Cruise Control	21
Infotainment System	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	22
Lane Change Alert (LCA)	23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	23
Active Emergency Braking System	23
Power Outlets	23
Universal Remote System	24
Sunroof	24
eAssist Features	25
eAssist® Overview	25
High Voltage Safety Information	26
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	26
Regenerative Braking	26
Battery	27
Service	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Engine Oil Life System	28
E85 or FlexFuel	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Assistance Program	29
Roadside Assistance Program	29
OnStar®	29
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	39
Door Locks	41
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	42
Automatic Door Locks	42
Lockout Protection	42
Safety Locks	43
Doors	43
Trunk	43
Vehicle Security	45
Vehicle Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	46
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Folding Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	48
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Interior Rearview Mirrors	49
Manual Rearview Mirror	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	52
Rear Window Sunshade	52
Roof	52
Sunroof	52
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	58
Seat Adjustment	58
Power Seat Adjustment	59
Lumbar Adjustment	59
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Memory Seats	61
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	63
Rear Seats	65
Rear Seat Armrest	66
Safety Belts	66
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	68
Lap-Shoulder Belt	69
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	72
Safety Belt Extender	73
Safety System Check	73
Safety Belt Care	73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	73
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	78
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	78
Passenger Sensing System	80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Airbag System Check	85
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	86
Child Restraints	87
Older Children	87
Infants and Young Children	89
Child Restraint Systems	91
Where to Put the Restraint	93
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	94
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	101
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	101
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	104
Storage	107
Storage Compartments	107
Glove Box	107
Front Storage	107
Center Console Storage	108
Additional Storage Features	108
Convenience Net	108
Instruments and Controls	109
Controls	110
Steering Wheel Adjustment	110
Steering Wheel Controls	110
Heated Steering Wheel	111
Horn	111
Windshield Wiper/Washer	111
Compass	112
Clock	113
Power Outlets	113
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	115
Instrument Cluster	116
Speedometer	119
Odometer	119
Tachometer	119
Fuel Gauge	120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	121
Safety Belt Reminders	121
Airbag Readiness Light	122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	123
Charging System Light	124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	124
Brake System Warning Light	127
Electric Parking Brake Light	127
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	128
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	128
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	129
Traction Off Light	129
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	129
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	129
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	130
Tire Pressure Light	131
Engine Oil Pressure Light	131
Low Fuel Warning Light	132
Security Light	132
High-Beam On Light	132
Front Fog Lamp Light	132
Lamps On Reminder	133
Cruise Control Light	133
Door Ajar Light	133
Information Displays	134
Power Flows (eAssist Only)	134
Energy Information (eAssist Only)	135
Driver Information Center (DIC)	135
Head-Up Display (HUD)	138
Vehicle Messages	142
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	142
Brake System Messages	143
Compass Messages	143
Cruise Control Messages	143
Door Ajar Messages	144
Engine Cooling System Messages	145
Engine Oil Messages	145
Engine Power Messages	146
Fuel System Messages	146
Key and Lock Messages	146
Lamp Messages	146
Object Detection System Messages	147
Ride Control System Messages	148
Airbag System Messages	149
Security Messages	149
Service Vehicle Messages	149
Starting the Vehicle Messages	149
Tire Messages	150
Transmission Messages	150
Vehicle Speed Messages	151
Window Messages	151
Vehicle Personalization	151
Universal Remote System	157
Universal Remote System Programming	157
Universal Remote System Operation	160
Lighting	161
Exterior Lighting	161
Exterior Lamp Controls	161
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	162
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	162
Flash-to-Pass	162
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	162
Automatic Headlamp System	163
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	163
Hazard Warning Flashers	164
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	164
Fog Lamps	164
Interior Lighting	165
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	165
Dome Lamps	165
Reading Lamps	166
Sun Visor Lamps	166
Lighting Features	166
Entry Lighting	166
Exit Lighting	167
Battery Load Management	167
Battery Power Protection	168
Infotainment System	169
Introduction	169
Infotainment	169
Climate Controls	171
Climate Control Systems	171
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	171
Air Vents	176
Maintenance	177
Air Intake	177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	177
Service	177
Driving and Operating	179
Driving Information	180
Distracted Driving	180
Defensive Driving	181
Drunk Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	181
Braking	181
Steering	182
Off-Road Recovery	183
Loss of Control	183
Driving on Wet Roads	184
Highway Hypnosis	185
Hill and Mountain Roads	185
Winter Driving	186
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	187
Vehicle Load Limits	188
Starting and Operating	193
New Vehicle Break-In	193
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	193
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	195
Starting the Engine	197
Engine Heater	201
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	202
Shifting Into Park	202
Shifting out of Park	203
Parking over Things That Burn	204
Engine Exhaust	204
Running the Vehicle While Parked	205
Automatic Transmission	205
Manual Mode	207
Drive Systems	209
All-Wheel Drive	209
Brakes	209
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	209
Parking Brake	210
Brake Assist	212
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	212
Ride Control Systems	212
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	212
Limited-Slip Differential	214
Selective Ride Control	214
Cruise Control	215
Adaptive Cruise Control	217
Driver Assistance Systems	225
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	226
Assistance Systems for Driving	229
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	229
Active Emergency Braking System	231
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	232
Lane Change Alert	233
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	235
Fuel	237
Recommended Fuel	237
Gasoline Specifications	238
California Fuel Requirements	238
Fuels in Foreign Countries	238
Fuel Additives	239
E85 or FlexFuel	239
Filling the Tank	240
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	241
Trailer Towing	242
General Towing Information	242
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	242
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)	245
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	246
Towing Equipment	246
Conversions and Add-Ons	247
Add-On Electrical Equipment	247
Vehicle Care	249
General Information	250
California Proposition 65 Warning	251
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	251
Accessories and Modifications	251
Vehicle Checks	252
Doing Your Own Service Work	252
Hood	253
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	259
Engine Oil Life System	261
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	263
Cooling System	265
Engine Coolant	267
Engine Overheating	269
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	271
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD)	271
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD)	271
Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	272
Brake Fluid	273
Battery	275
All-Wheel Drive	276
Starter Switch Check	276
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	276
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	277
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	277
Wiper Blade Replacement	277
Windshield Replacement	278
Headlamp Aiming	278
Bulb Replacement	279
Halogen Bulbs	279
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	279
LED Lighting	279
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	279
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	280
License Plate Lamp	281
Replacement Bulbs	282
Electrical System	282
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	282
Electrical System Overload	282
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	283
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	283
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	287
Wheels and Tires	289
Tires	289
All-Season Tires	290
Winter Tires	291
Summer Tires	291
Tire Sidewall Labeling	291
Tire Designations	293
Tire Terminology and Definitions	294
Tire Pressure	297
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	298
Tire Pressure Monitor System	299
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	300
Tire Inspection	303
Tire Rotation	303
When It Is Time for New Tires	304
Buying New Tires	305
Different Size Tires and Wheels	307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	307
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	309
Wheel Replacement	309
Tire Chains	310
If a Tire Goes Flat	310
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	312
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	319
Tire Changing	319
Compact Spare Tire	324
Jump Starting	325
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	325
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	326
Towing the Vehicle	329
Recreational Vehicle Towing	330
Appearance Care	332
Exterior Care	332
Interior Care	337
Floor Mats	340
Service and Maintenance	343
General Information	343
Maintenance Schedule	345
Special Application Services	350
Additional Maintenance and Care	350
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	353
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	353
Maintenance Replacement Parts	355
Maintenance Records	356
Technical Data	359
Vehicle Identification	359
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	359
Service Parts Identification Label	359
Vehicle Data	360
Capacities and Specifications	360
Engine Drive Belt Routing	362
Customer Information	363
Customer Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Customer Assistance Offices	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Online Owner Center	366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	367
Roadside Assistance Program	367
Scheduling Service Appointments	369
Courtesy Transportation Program	369
Collision Damage Repair	371
Service Publications Ordering Information	373
Reporting Safety Defects	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	375
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	375
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	375
Event Data Recorders	376
OnStar®	377
Infotainment System	377
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	377
Radio Frequency Statement	377
OnStar	379
OnStar Overview	379
OnStar Services	380
Emergency	380
Security	380
Navigation	380
Connections	381
Diagnostics	383
OnStar Additional Information	383
Index	389
Index_A	389
Index_B	390
Index_C	390
Index_D	391
Index_E	392
Index_F	392
Index_G	393
Index_H	393
Index_I	394
Index_J	394
Index_K	394
Index_L	394
Index_M	395
Index_N	396
Index_O	396
Index_P	396
Index_R	397
Index_S	398
Index_T	399
Index_U	400
Index_V	400

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