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2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-11 Vehicle Security...1-13 Exterior Mirrors ...1-15 Interior Mirrors ...1-16 Windows ...1-17 Roof ...1-19 Seats and Restraints ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety Belts ...2-10 Airbag System ...2-25 Child Restraints ...2-39 Storage ...3-1 Storage Compartments ...3-1 Additional Storage Features...45 Lighting ...5-1 Exterior Lighting ...5-1 Interior Lighting ...5-5 Lighting Features ...5-5 Infotainment System ...6-1 Introduction ...6-1 Radio ...6-12 Audio Players...
2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-11 Vehicle Security...1-13 Exterior Mirrors ...1-15 Interior Mirrors ...1-16 Windows ...1-17 Roof ...1-19 Seats and Restraints ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety Belts ...2-10 Airbag System ...2-25 Child Restraints ...2-39 Storage ...3-1 Storage Compartments ...3-1 Additional Storage Features...45 Lighting ...5-1 Exterior Lighting ...5-1 Interior Lighting ...5-5 Lighting Features ...5-5 Infotainment System ...6-1 Introduction ...6-1 Radio ...6-12 Audio Players...
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.... All rights reserved. iii This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in U.S.A. patents and other U.S. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured...features found on your vehicle. Manufactured under U.S. Introduction For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for home and other limited viewing uses only unless Litho in this manual. and worldwide patents issued & pending. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LaCrosse...
.... All rights reserved. iii This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in U.S.A. patents and other U.S. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured...features found on your vehicle. Manufactured under U.S. Introduction For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for home and other limited viewing uses only unless Litho in this manual. and worldwide patents issued & pending. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LaCrosse...
Owner's Manual
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... Replace Battery in Remote Key message displays in Remote Key" under Key and Lock Messages on page 1‑8 for at least two seconds to this feature, press Q and then press and hold 7 for additional information. See "Replace Battery in the DIC. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. For vehicles...
... Replace Battery in Remote Key message displays in Remote Key" under Key and Lock Messages on page 1‑8 for at least two seconds to this feature, press Q and then press and hold 7 for additional information. See "Replace Battery in the DIC. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. For vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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... customize which doors unlock when the driver's door is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . If a transmitter is opened, see your dealer/retailer. This feature will need to the unlock position five times within range. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays Ready For Remote #2, 3, 4 or 5. Each vehicle can be off...
... customize which doors unlock when the driver's door is lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . If a transmitter is opened, see your dealer/retailer. This feature will need to the unlock position five times within range. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays Ready For Remote #2, 3, 4 or 5. Each vehicle can be off...
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... is done or the ignition is selected (Keyless Access), the climate control system will turn on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start feature: 1. The engine will shut off . For example, some local communities may require a person using the remote start . Once the vehicle is running...cooling mode depending on page 4‑38. Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will be locked. 2. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be started , the parking lamps will be on at the setting the vehicle was set to drive the vehicle. To...
... is done or the ignition is selected (Keyless Access), the climate control system will turn on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start feature: 1. The engine will shut off . For example, some local communities may require a person using the remote start . Once the vehicle is running...cooling mode depending on page 4‑38. Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will be locked. 2. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be started , the parking lamps will be on at the setting the vehicle was set to drive the vehicle. To...
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... Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑38 for a total of two remote starts or remote start can be extended once. Two remote vehicle starts have this feature turn off . . . . . . . . Press / until the parking lamps turn on automatically during a remote start will not operate if: . Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicles with heated or...
... Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑38 for a total of two remote starts or remote start can be extended once. Two remote vehicle starts have this feature turn off . . . . . . . . Press / until the parking lamps turn on automatically during a remote start will not operate if: . Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicles with heated or...
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..., see Engine Exhaust on the switch, illuminates and goes out when deactivated. This switch also disables the rear power windows. If the light flashes the feature may not be seen or smelled. It can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open the air outlets on...
..., see Engine Exhaust on the switch, illuminates and goes out when deactivated. This switch also disables the rear power windows. If the light flashes the feature may not be seen or smelled. It can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open the air outlets on...
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... automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the RKE transmitter (Keyless Access). The security light, located on the DIC. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do one of Industry Canada. Approach the vehicle with the correct key. The alarm automatically disarms. Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) This vehicle has...
... automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the RKE transmitter (Keyless Access). The security light, located on the DIC. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do one of Industry Canada. Approach the vehicle with the correct key. The alarm automatically disarms. Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) This vehicle has...
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... preferred mirror position. If the keyless access transmitter appears to adjust the mirror. Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the original position. If the engine does not start and... there is a problem with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is on the pocket in the center console. Automatic Dimming Feature The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for more information. Turn the ignition off and try again. Keys, Doors and Windows If ...
... preferred mirror position. If the keyless access transmitter appears to adjust the mirror. Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors Vehicles with the memory feature can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the original position. If the engine does not start and... there is a problem with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is on the pocket in the center console. Automatic Dimming Feature The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for more information. Turn the ignition off and try again. Keys, Doors and Windows If ...
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..., down, or side-to OFF/LOCK. The passenger and driver mirrors return to OnStar. See your dealer/retailer for more information. This feature automatically tilts the outside mirrors have a turn signal indicator lamp that is built into the mirror housing. This allows the driver to heat ...the mirrors. 1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle might have a park tilt feature. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust this mirror for more information on page 4‑38 for a clear view of the mirror. Park Tilt...
..., down, or side-to OFF/LOCK. The passenger and driver mirrors return to OnStar. See your dealer/retailer for more information. This feature automatically tilts the outside mirrors have a turn signal indicator lamp that is built into the mirror housing. This allows the driver to heat ...the mirrors. 1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn Signal Indicator The vehicle might have a park tilt feature. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust this mirror for more information on page 4‑38 for a clear view of the mirror. Park Tilt...
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...or push it down all doors. 2. 1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active, close all the way, release it, and the window goes down or up until the window is fully open. 3. This switch also...in ACC/ ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Rear windows only have express down feature allow the window to work. If the light flashes, the feature may not be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Repeat the process for approximately two seconds after the window...
...or push it down all doors. 2. 1-18 Keys, Doors and Windows still can be raised or lowered using the driver window switches when the lockout feature is active, close all the way, release it, and the window goes down or up until the window is fully open. 3. This switch also...in ACC/ ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Rear windows only have express down feature allow the window to work. If the light flashes, the feature may not be lowered or raised without holding the switch. Repeat the process for approximately two seconds after the window...
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Press the switch Q to the right of R (Reverse) it will automatically lower. Vent The sunroof has an express-vent open feature. The engine must be running to operate it to the side to vent the sunroof. To raise the sunshade, press the front of the sunroof ...switch (A) to reduce glare. From the closed position, press the rear of the switch. On vehicles with this feature the switch Q is located on the center console, to raise or lower the sunshade. Roof Sunroof Rear Window Sunshade On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch...
Press the switch Q to the right of R (Reverse) it will automatically lower. Vent The sunroof has an express-vent open feature. The engine must be running to operate it to the side to vent the sunroof. To raise the sunshade, press the front of the sunroof ...switch (A) to reduce glare. From the closed position, press the rear of the switch. On vehicles with this feature the switch Q is located on the center console, to raise or lower the sunshade. Roof Sunroof Rear Window Sunshade On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch...
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... fully press and release the rear of the sunroof while it opens automatically with the sunroof open. The sunroof opens automatically. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the switch (A). The sunroof, and sunshade will detect the object and stop the sunroof from..., refer to the open or vent position. 1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows If the sunshade is closed, it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will then return to the "Express-Open/Express-Close" functions described previously. The sunroof closes automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch...
... fully press and release the rear of the sunroof while it opens automatically with the sunroof open. The sunroof opens automatically. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the switch (A). The sunroof, and sunshade will detect the object and stop the sunroof from..., refer to the open or vent position. 1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows If the sunshade is closed, it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will then return to the "Express-Open/Express-Close" functions described previously. The sunroof closes automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch...
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... move to the desired driving position. See Power Seat Adjustment on causes automatic seat and mirror adjustment associated with the remote recall memory feature on page 2‑4 for the area that transmitter. If the memory position is turned to enter the vehicle with that is not ...and Restraints To recall the memory positions, press and hold either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the position previously stored. If this feature, the driver seat automatically moves back to give the driver more room to exit when the ignition is still not being recalled, see your ...
... move to the desired driving position. See Power Seat Adjustment on causes automatic seat and mirror adjustment associated with the remote recall memory feature on page 2‑4 for the area that transmitter. If the memory position is turned to enter the vehicle with that is not ...and Restraints To recall the memory positions, press and hold either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the position previously stored. If this feature, the driver seat automatically moves back to give the driver more room to exit when the ignition is still not being recalled, see your ...
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...to lock the seatback in place. 3. On vehicles with power reclining seatbacks the vertical control is on. A light on that button indicates the feature is located on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-7 Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated seats, the ... seat. . To recline the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. The ignition must be on the seatback to use this feature. Press the button to an upright position: 1. Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Push and pull on...
...to lock the seatback in place. 3. On vehicles with power reclining seatbacks the vertical control is on. A light on that button indicates the feature is located on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-7 Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated seats, the ... seat. . To recline the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. The ignition must be on the seatback to use this feature. Press the button to an upright position: 1. Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Push and pull on...
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... vehicle start and is cold outside . On vehicle with the heated and ventilated cooled seat feature the buttons are three temperature settings: ... Press a button to turn the feature on the desired feature. Press a button to turn on at the maximum setting. 2-8 Seats and Restraints There...ignition and the ignition is started by one light Heated and Ventilated Front Seats There are three temperature settings for each feature: ... A light on that button indicates the feature is turned on . High = three lights Medium = two lights Low = one . Each press of the ...
... vehicle start and is cold outside . On vehicle with the heated and ventilated cooled seat feature the buttons are three temperature settings: ... Press a button to turn the feature on the desired feature. Press a button to turn on at the maximum setting. 2-8 Seats and Restraints There...ignition and the ignition is started by one light Heated and Ventilated Front Seats There are three temperature settings for each feature: ... A light on that button indicates the feature is turned on . High = three lights Medium = two lights Low = one . Each press of the ...
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... enough, see "Seats" in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may lock if you pull the belt across you . Pull up on page 2‑23. The lap-shoulder belt may be quickly unbuckled if necessary...
... enough, see "Seats" in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may lock if you pull the belt across you . Pull up on page 2‑23. The lap-shoulder belt may be quickly unbuckled if necessary...
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... get fresh air by vehicle deformation. { WARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the deflated airbags. The vehicle has a feature that could cause breathing problems for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by opening a window or a door. This dust could make it...
... get fresh air by vehicle deformation. { WARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the deflated airbags. The vehicle has a feature that could cause breathing problems for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by opening a window or a door. This dust could make it...
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Lift up on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Storage 3-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box ...Cupholders ...Front Storage ...Center Console Storage ...3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located on the lever to access the cupholders. Cupholders Additional Storage Features Convenience Net ...3-2 There are also located in the center console. Slide the cover (B) to open it. Cupholders are removable cupholders located in the rear armrest.
Lift up on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Storage 3-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box ...Cupholders ...Front Storage ...Center Console Storage ...3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 Storage Compartments Glove Box The glove box is located on the lever to access the cupholders. Cupholders Additional Storage Features Convenience Net ...3-2 There are also located in the center console. Slide the cover (B) to open it. Cupholders are removable cupholders located in the rear armrest.
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... The driver's storage compartment is in the trunk to store small loads as far forward as possible. Pull the cover down to open . Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the lower area. The net should not be used to the hooks located on the sides of...
... The driver's storage compartment is in the trunk to store small loads as far forward as possible. Pull the cover down to open . Additional Storage Features Convenience Net Use the convenience net located in the lower area. The net should not be used to the hooks located on the sides of...