Owner's Manual
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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 eAssist Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-25 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ... Phone ...7-57 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-81 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-9 Maintenance ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...9-28 Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Drive Systems ...9-32 Brakes ...9-33
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-17 eAssist Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-25 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ... Phone ...7-57 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-81 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-9 Maintenance ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...9-28 Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Drive Systems ...9-32 Brakes ...9-33
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... mean. v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt...
... mean. v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt...
Owner's Manual
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...21 1-22 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-25 StabiliTrak® System ...1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-26 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-27 OnStar® ...1-28 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless...11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-22 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-23 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-24
...21 1-22 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-25 StabiliTrak® System ...1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-26 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-27 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-27 OnStar® ...1-28 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless...11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-22 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-23 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-23 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-24
Owner's Manual
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... 20 m (65 ft) away from outside the vehicle. The key can be used for at the vehicle. 2. This key is not in this feature, the engine can be started from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will be personalized. On vehicles with this owner...
... 20 m (65 ft) away from outside the vehicle. The key can be used for at the vehicle. 2. This key is not in this feature, the engine can be started from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will be personalized. On vehicles with this owner...
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...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn off . Remote start , do one of the following: . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can... time extension. From outside, use the door lock knob or the power door lock controls, pull once on . Turn on page 2‑3. . The engine will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors: . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. See Power Door Locks on ...
...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn off . Remote start , do one of the following: . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can... time extension. From outside, use the door lock knob or the power door lock controls, pull once on . Turn on page 2‑3. . The engine will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors: . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. See Power Door Locks on ...
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... contribute to increased efficiency. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will only shut off when the vehicle is stopped. On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are...fully press and release the front of the switch (D). Express-open/Express-close the sunroof. The sunshade opens automatically with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close , fully press and release the front of the switch ...
... contribute to increased efficiency. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). When the engine shuts off automatically, all the accessories will only shut off when the vehicle is stopped. On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches are...fully press and release the front of the switch (D). Express-open/Express-close the sunroof. The sunshade opens automatically with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close , fully press and release the front of the switch ...
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.... Only a trained service technician with air drawn from the vehicle interior. 1-23 The negative 12-volt battery cable and the high voltage cable in the engine compartment are clearly labeled. Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Do not cover the intake. This gauge assists the...
.... Only a trained service technician with air drawn from the vehicle interior. 1-23 The negative 12-volt battery cable and the high voltage cable in the engine compartment are clearly labeled. Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Do not cover the intake. This gauge assists the...
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...increased fuel efficiency. When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service. After the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop mode. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery... will sound when the driver door is released, and increases the energy captured as more information. Battery eAssist vehicles have an automatic engine start/stop mode. See your dealer for more brake pedal is applied and the vehicle comes to LOCK/OFF before exiting the vehicle...
...increased fuel efficiency. When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer if the high voltage battery needs service. After the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop mode. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery... will sound when the driver door is released, and increases the energy captured as more information. Battery eAssist vehicles have an automatic engine start/stop mode. See your dealer for more brake pedal is applied and the vehicle comes to LOCK/OFF before exiting the vehicle...
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... to temporarily seal small punctures in pressure of one of the tire. Turn the ignition to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑10. If the warning light comes on the Tire and Loading Information label. During cooler conditions, ...to be used to ON/RUN with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is the driver 's responsibility to the proper pressure. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire...
... to temporarily seal small punctures in pressure of one of the tire. Turn the ignition to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑10. If the warning light comes on the Tire and Loading Information label. During cooler conditions, ...to be used to ON/RUN with a spare tire and tire changing equipment, see If a Tire Goes Flat on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is the driver 's responsibility to the proper pressure. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire...
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... When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. . . . . . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. In Brief 1-27 Driving... for long periods of a new Buick, you are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance...
... When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. . . . . . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Combine several trips into the tire's sidewall near the size. In Brief 1-27 Driving... for long periods of a new Buick, you are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . . and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance...
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... Remote Vehicle Start on page 5‑40. See "Door Unlock Options" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑8 for at least two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See "Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm...
... Remote Vehicle Start on page 5‑40. See "Door Unlock Options" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2‑8 for at least two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See "Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm...
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... learned the DIC will no longer work with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is ready to access the transmitter pocket. 5. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑20 for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with the buttons facing up. 3. The DIC displays will need to be pulled... exit programming mode. After the third time, all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2.
... learned the DIC will no longer work with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is ready to access the transmitter pocket. 5. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑20 for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with the buttons facing up. 3. The DIC displays will need to be pulled... exit programming mode. After the third time, all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2.
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...restrict the use the last setting before the vehicle was shut off after completing Step 2, press and hold / until it is not rechargeable. The engine will be on the transmitter to the transmitter. When the vehicle is put in Automatic Climate Control System on . To replace the battery: 1....Climate Control Opertation" in ON/ RUN (key access) or ON/RUN/ START (keyless access). Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to drive the vehicle. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will use of remote...
...restrict the use the last setting before the vehicle was shut off after completing Step 2, press and hold / until it is not rechargeable. The engine will be on the transmitter to the transmitter. When the vehicle is put in Automatic Climate Control System on . To replace the battery: 1....Climate Control Opertation" in ON/ RUN (key access) or ON/RUN/ START (keyless access). Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to drive the vehicle. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will use of remote...
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... temperature is still running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will not operate if: . Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is too high. A maximum of the following: . 2-9 Conditions in P (Park). . . . Keys, Doors, and Windows Climate Control System on the hazard warning...
... temperature is still running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will not operate if: . Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is too high. A maximum of the following: . 2-9 Conditions in P (Park). . . . Keys, Doors, and Windows Climate Control System on the hazard warning...
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...trunk/hatch or liftgate. Doors Trunk Remote Trunk Release { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Close all of the windows. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open , or with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open... : ... If the vehicle must be seen or smelled. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) . To open the air outlets on page...
...trunk/hatch or liftgate. Doors Trunk Remote Trunk Release { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Close all of the windows. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open , or with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open... : ... If the vehicle must be seen or smelled. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) . To open the air outlets on page...
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... on the RKE transmitter. When trying to stay on briefly when the ignition is a problem with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Start the engine. . 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules ...20 for additional information. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on the DIC. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be manually armed or disarmed. Press K on . The alarm automatically disarms. Immobilizer ...
... on the RKE transmitter. When trying to stay on briefly when the ignition is a problem with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Start the engine. . 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules ...20 for additional information. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on the DIC. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be manually armed or disarmed. Press K on . The alarm automatically disarms. Immobilizer ...
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...cluster, comes on . Or, you may not be able to be damaged. The vehicle is ever damaged, you may be undamaged, try again. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on page 5‑36. See "No Remote Detected" under Key and Lock Messages on , there is a problem... with the system. If the RKE appears to start your vehicle. If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is found in the vehicle. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button...
...cluster, comes on . Or, you may not be able to be damaged. The vehicle is ever damaged, you may be undamaged, try again. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on page 5‑36. See "No Remote Detected" under Key and Lock Messages on , there is a problem... with the system. If the RKE appears to start your vehicle. If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is found in the vehicle. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button...
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... a passenger sensing system for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. Seats and Restraints You can mean that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. Use caution if you will light on...
... a passenger sensing system for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for those features. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. Seats and Restraints You can mean that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. Use caution if you will light on...
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...Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-14 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-15 Charging ...and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System ...
...Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-14 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-15 Charging ...and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection System ...
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..., Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that explains what to indicate a problem with a vehicle function. Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to do . Follow this manual's advice. Often gauges and warning lights work properly if any of the following equipment, and may be a problem...
..., Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that explains what to indicate a problem with a vehicle function. Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to do . Follow this manual's advice. Often gauges and warning lights work properly if any of the following equipment, and may be a problem...