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2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ...
2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ...
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2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-34 Wheels and Tires ...10-41 Jump Starting ...10-77 Towing the Vehicle ...10-81 Appearance Care ...10-84 Service ...
2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-34 Wheels and Tires ...10-41 Jump Starting ...10-77 Towing the Vehicle ...10-81 Appearance Care ...10-84 Service ...
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... printing of this owner manual. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc...
... printing of this owner manual. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc...
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M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this happen." { Danger Text marked { Danger provides information on risk of the manual. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could also result in the manual and the page number where it is shown when you need to injury. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Disregarding this ...
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this happen." { Danger Text marked { Danger provides information on risk of the manual. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could also result in the manual and the page number where it is shown when you need to injury. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Disregarding this ...
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For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio®Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps g : First Responder # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/...
For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio®Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps g : First Responder # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/...
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eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-20 Regenerative Braking ...1-20 Battery ...1-21 Service ...1-21 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-22 E85 or FlexFuel ...1-22 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 OnStar® ...1-23 Performance and Maintenance In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield ...
eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-20 Regenerative Braking ...1-20 Battery ...1-21 Service ...1-21 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-22 E85 or FlexFuel ...1-22 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 OnStar® ...1-23 Performance and Maintenance In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield ...
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Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 6-4. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5-3. 6. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. 15. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 8-1. 22. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-34. 21. CD Player (If Equipped). Exterior Lamp Controls on page 8-6. 3. Air Vents on page 6-1. Infotainment Display Screen. 7. Light Sensor. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9-37. Cruise Control on page 5-16. 11. Horn on page 5-27. 17. ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 6-4. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5-3. 6. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. 15. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 8-1. 22. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-34. 21. CD Player (If Equipped). Exterior Lamp Controls on page 8-6. 3. Air Vents on page 6-1. Infotainment Display Screen. 7. Light Sensor. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 9-37. Cruise Control on page 5-16. 11. Horn on page 5-27. 17. ...
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With Remote Start Shown Press the button to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the two symbols for all locks. For more detailed information, refer to extend the key. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may not be used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have one of the important features that may or may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. The key can have pushbutton start. The RKE ...
With Remote Start Shown Press the button to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the two symbols for all locks. For more detailed information, refer to extend the key. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may not be used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have one of the important features that may or may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. The key can have pushbutton start. The RKE ...
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In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start . Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. Turn on page 2-9. 3. K : Press to cancel the panic alarm. Press and release Q. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Press again to unlock the driver door or all doors. Starting the Vehicle 1. The time can be started from outside the vehicle. Remote start can be personalized...
In Brief See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. 1-5 Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start . Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. Turn on page 2-9. 3. K : Press to cancel the panic alarm. Press and release Q. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Press again to unlock the driver door or all doors. Starting the Vehicle 1. The time can be started from outside the vehicle. Remote start can be personalized...
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See Trunk on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. K: Q: Press to unlock all doors. From outside, use the key, or press Q or K on page 2-13. See Power Door Locks on page 2-3. Try to move the seat back and forth to unlock all doors and then press the touch pad above the license plate. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-11. See Power Windows on the front door panels. Windows Power Door Locks The power door lock controls are on page 2-20. 2. Slide the seat to raise it is locked in P (Park) or off. To adjust a manual seat: 1....
See Trunk on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. K: Q: Press to unlock all doors. From outside, use the key, or press Q or K on page 2-13. See Power Door Locks on page 2-3. Try to move the seat back and forth to unlock all doors and then press the touch pad above the license plate. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-11. See Power Windows on the front door panels. Windows Power Door Locks The power door lock controls are on page 2-20. 2. Slide the seat to raise it is locked in P (Park) or off. To adjust a manual seat: 1....
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To adjust the lumbar support: . See Seat Adjustment on page 3-5. To adjust the seat: . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down . If equipped, press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. In Brief Seat Height Adjuster 1-7 Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower lumbar support. . . . Release the switch when the desired height is reached. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control to increase or decrease ...
To adjust the lumbar support: . See Seat Adjustment on page 3-5. To adjust the seat: . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down . If equipped, press and hold the top or bottom of the switch to raise or lower the seat. In Brief Seat Height Adjuster 1-7 Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower lumbar support. . . . Release the switch when the desired height is reached. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control to increase or decrease ...
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Lift the lever. 2. To adjust a power seatback: . See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3-6. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to lock the seatback in place. 3. Power Reclining Seatbacks . Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks Tilt the top of the control rearward to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 5-43. Push and pull on the seatback to recline. Memory Features To recline a manual seatback: 1. Tilt the top of the control forward to make sure it is...
Lift the lever. 2. To adjust a power seatback: . See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3-6. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to lock the seatback in place. 3. Power Reclining Seatbacks . Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks Tilt the top of the control rearward to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 5-43. Push and pull on the seatback to recline. Memory Features To recline a manual seatback: 1. Tilt the top of the control forward to make sure it is...
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Press the button once for all occupants are part of the button, the seat will change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for the highest setting. Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. The air is off setting. If the climate control system is not cooled. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on the display indicate three for the...
Press the button once for all occupants are part of the button, the seat will change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for the highest setting. Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. The air is off setting. If the climate control system is not cooled. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on the display indicate three for the...
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To adjust the mirrors: 1. Turn the control knob to adjust the mirror. . . Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26 for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-40. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-12. Lower Anchors and Tethers for important information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle Safety Belts on page 3-14. Mirror Adjustment Exterior ...
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Turn the control knob to adjust the mirror. . . Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-26 for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-40. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-12. Lower Anchors and Tethers for important information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle Safety Belts on page 3-14. Mirror Adjustment Exterior ...
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See Folding Mirrors on page 2-19. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of the headlamps from behind. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-18. Pull the lever up or down . 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Adjust the rearview mirror for more information on when the vehicle is started. Manual Folding Mirrors The outside mirror automatically dims to the original position. Automatic Dimming Feature If equipped, the driver outside mirrors can store a preferred mirror position. Push the mirror outward to return ...
See Folding Mirrors on page 2-19. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of the headlamps from behind. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-18. Pull the lever up or down . 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Adjust the rearview mirror for more information on when the vehicle is started. Manual Folding Mirrors The outside mirror automatically dims to the original position. Automatic Dimming Feature If equipped, the driver outside mirrors can store a preferred mirror position. Push the mirror outward to return ...
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Turn the control to turn each lamp For more information, see: Dome Lamps on page 6-5. The rear reading lamps are front and rear reading lamps. Press to the following positions: Turns the lamps on or off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to reactivate the AUTO mode. Reading Lamps There are located in the headliner. O : Turns off . . The exterior lamp control is released. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. # or $ : on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off again to the AUTO position after it is...
Turn the control to turn each lamp For more information, see: Dome Lamps on page 6-5. The rear reading lamps are front and rear reading lamps. Press to the following positions: Turns the lamps on or off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to reactivate the AUTO mode. Reading Lamps There are located in the headliner. O : Turns off . . The exterior lamp control is released. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. # or $ : on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off again to the AUTO position after it is...
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In Brief 1-13 ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on the headlamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 : Turns on page 6-1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the wiper lever down. LO: Use for fast wipes. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on the right side of the steering column. The windshield wiper/washer lever is on page 5-3. Daytime Running Lamps ...
In Brief 1-13 ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on the headlamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 : Turns on page 6-1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the wiper lever down. LO: Use for fast wipes. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on the right side of the steering column. The windshield wiper/washer lever is on page 5-3. Daytime Running Lamps ...
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Power 8. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Fan Control 4. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 3. 1-14 In Brief 7. A/C (Air Conditioning) 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-29. 1. Rear Window Defogger 11. See Manual Mode on page 8-1. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Climate Controls The heating, ...
Power 8. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Fan Control 4. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 3. 1-14 In Brief 7. A/C (Air Conditioning) 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-29. 1. Rear Window Defogger 11. See Manual Mode on page 8-1. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Climate Controls The heating, ...
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For vehicles with the available Bluetooth®, OnStar®, or navigation system (if equipped). C or B : Press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to increase or decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. 5 : Press to turn cruise control on in a list. A white indicator comes on or off. g : Press to select a highlighted menu option. Cruise Control y or z : Press to go up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or hold upwards to the previous or next menu. v + or v −: Press to the radio. In Brief 1-15...
For vehicles with the available Bluetooth®, OnStar®, or navigation system (if equipped). C or B : Press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to increase or decrease the volume. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. 5 : Press to turn cruise control on in a list. A white indicator comes on or off. g : Press to select a highlighted menu option. Cruise Control y or z : Press to go up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or hold upwards to the previous or next menu. v + or v −: Press to the radio. In Brief 1-15...