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2006 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-67 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-...System ...2-38 Universal Home Remote System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 Audio System(s) ...3-82 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the ...
2006 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-28 Airbag System ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-67 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-...System ...2-38 Universal Home Remote System ...2-40 Storage Areas ...2-44 Sunroof ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 Audio System(s) ...3-82 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the ...
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... off . Do not secure a child restraint in this position. If your child restraint is off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Seats on ... for Children (LATCH) on the seat. 3. You will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. General Motors recommends that came with the child restraint say . 1. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39. Put the ...
... off . Do not secure a child restraint in this position. If your child restraint is off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START. See Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Seats on ... for Children (LATCH) on the seat. 3. You will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. General Motors recommends that came with the child restraint say . 1. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-39. Put the ...
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See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-55 The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-34 for malfunctions.
See Airbag Readiness Light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The light tells you if there is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-55 The driver's airbag is an electrical problem. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. There is an airbag readiness light on page 3-34 for malfunctions.
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... pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. When the... the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to remind you that the airbag is off indicator on page 1-49. 1-63 If this happens, adjust the head restraint. If the on indicator is sitting properly in ...
... pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. When the... the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's directions and refer to remind you that the airbag is off indicator on page 1-49. 1-63 If this happens, adjust the head restraint. If the on indicator is sitting properly in ...
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...in the right front passenger's seat, but the off and ask the person to detect that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it could be because that something may not have the protection ...passenger sensing system operates. Restart the vehicle and have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on this ever happens, have the person remain in the right front passenger's seat. 1-64 A thick layer of the frontal...
...in the right front passenger's seat, but the off and ask the person to detect that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it could be because that something may not have the protection ...passenger sensing system operates. Restart the vehicle and have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the seat. See Airbag Readiness Light on this ever happens, have the person remain in the right front passenger's seat. 1-64 A thick layer of the frontal...
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.... To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-66 for you are close to an airbag when it in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on your vehicle. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for more information about servicing...
.... To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-66 for you are close to an airbag when it in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on your vehicle. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for more information about servicing...
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.... 1-67 Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. You may have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have it repaired. They can rip apart under impact forces. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work ...properly. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light...
.... 1-67 Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. You may have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have it repaired. They can rip apart under impact forces. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work ...properly. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light...
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... had a crash, do so. If belts are working properly after you are driving. See the part on the airbag system earlier in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-34. 1-68 The driver and front passenger's safety belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners... you will be necessary. If the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have not deployed. If an airbag inflates, you need new LATCH system parts. A damaged restraint system may mean you need to replace...
... had a crash, do so. If belts are working properly after you are driving. See the part on the airbag system earlier in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on page 3-34. 1-68 The driver and front passenger's safety belt buckle assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners... you will be necessary. If the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. See Airbag Readiness Light on after a crash, have not deployed. If an airbag inflates, you need new LATCH system parts. A damaged restraint system may mean you need to replace...
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... and Odometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-33 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-34 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-35 Charging System Light ...3-37 Brake System Warning Light ...3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers...
... and Odometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-33 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-34 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-35 Charging System Light ...3-37 Brake System Warning Light ...3-38 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-39 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers...
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... on after the key is enabled. This means the system is being driven, there may be an electrical problem and the airbag system may not work properly. If the airbag readiness light stays on for several seconds, then it will flash for a few seconds. The system check includes the... seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light will sound for several more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on . This would only occur if the passenger airbag is turned to RUN or START, a chime will also come on page 1-53....
... on after the key is enabled. This means the system is being driven, there may be an electrical problem and the airbag system may not work properly. If the airbag readiness light stays on for several seconds, then it will flash for a few seconds. The system check includes the... seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The passenger safety belt light will sound for several more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on . This would only occur if the passenger airbag is turned to RUN or START, a chime will also come on page 1-53....
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... your vehicle may not see the system check. Then, after you know the status of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. 3-35 The airbag readiness light should flash for several more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is a problem. See Passenger Sensing System on after several seconds as a system check...
... your vehicle may not see the system check. Then, after you know the status of the right front passenger's frontal airbag. 3-35 The airbag readiness light should flash for several more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is a problem. See Passenger Sensing System on after several seconds as a system check...
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... front passenger seat may be a problem with the airbag system. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all the accessories, such as a check to turn off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on briefly when the ignition is...the off all , there may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. Have it stays on, or comes on could indicate that something may be a problem with the light on page 3-34. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on together, it is being driven, a chime will sound...
... front passenger seat may be a problem with the airbag system. If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all the accessories, such as a check to turn off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on briefly when the ignition is...the off all , there may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. Have it stays on, or comes on could indicate that something may be a problem with the light on page 3-34. Charging System Light The charging system light will come on together, it is being driven, a chime will sound...
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..., or missing parts or signs of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hinges and latches, including those for surface condition. Look for wear or cracking. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all pipes, fittings and clamps; ...Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are cracked, swollen, or ...
..., or missing parts or signs of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all hinges and latches, including those for surface condition. Look for wear or cracking. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all pipes, fittings and clamps; ...Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. Lubricate all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are cracked, swollen, or ...
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..., Engine ...5-20 Air Conditioning ...3-22, 3-25 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-35 Readiness Light ...3-34 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-10 Airbag System ...1-53 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-59 Passenger Sensing System ...1-61 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-59 What Will...
..., Engine ...5-20 Air Conditioning ...3-22, 3-25 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...3-35 Readiness Light ...3-34 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-10 Airbag System ...1-53 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-59 Passenger Sensing System ...1-61 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-59 What Will...
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... Properly ...1-14 K Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ...Courtesy ...Exterior ...Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...Fog ...Interior ...Overhead Console Reading ...Rear Assist Handle Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...5-58 3-18 3-16 3-13 3-15 3-15 3-16 3-18 3-18...
... Properly ...1-14 K Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ...Courtesy ...Exterior ...Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...Fog ...Interior ...Overhead Console Reading ...Rear Assist Handle Reading ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...Light Airbag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...5-58 3-18 3-16 3-13 3-15 3-15 3-16 3-18 3-18...
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... On ...Low Coolant Warning ...Low Fuel Warning ...Low Washer Fluid Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...Service Vehicle Soon ...TCS Warning Light ...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...Trunk Ajar ... 3-45 3-37 3-48 3-45 3-47 3-40 3-46 3-46 3-41...
... On ...Low Coolant Warning ...Low Fuel Warning ...Low Washer Fluid Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminder ...Security ...Service Vehicle Soon ...TCS Warning Light ...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...Trunk Ajar ... 3-45 3-37 3-48 3-45 3-47 3-40 3-46 3-46 3-41...
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... Services ...6-8 Owners, Canadian ...ii Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-20 Door Locks ...2-11 Electrical System ...5-93 Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Reduced Engine Light ...3-46 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-23 Six-Way Seats ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windows ...2-17 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-27 P ... Out of ...Parking Assist ...Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III ...PASS-Key® III Operation ...Perimeter Lighting ...3-18 2-31 2-32 3-18 2-30 2-34 3-35 3-30 ...
... Services ...6-8 Owners, Canadian ...ii Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...3-20 Door Locks ...2-11 Electrical System ...5-93 Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Reduced Engine Light ...3-46 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-23 Six-Way Seats ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-37 Windows ...2-17 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-27 P ... Out of ...Parking Assist ...Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...Passenger Sensing System ...Passing ...PASS-Key® III ...PASS-Key® III Operation ...Perimeter Lighting ...3-18 2-31 2-32 3-18 2-30 2-34 3-35 3-30 ...
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... ...1-7 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-48 Rear Seat Position ...1-46 Right Front Seat Position ...1-49 Security Light ...3-45 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Proposition 65... Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 Setting the Time ...3-83 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-90 Shifting Into Park (P)...
... ...1-7 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...1-48 Rear Seat Position ...1-46 Right Front Seat Position ...1-49 Security Light ...3-45 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 California Proposition 65... Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light ...3-47 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-65 Setting the Time ...3-83 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-90 Shifting Into Park (P)...