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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 Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-12 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-...
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 Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-12 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-...
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... Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 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
... Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Passenger Sensing System ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 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
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Defrost D. Power B. L. Rear Window Defogger Heated Steering Wheel ZONE K. Driver Temperature Control C. Fan Control E. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation G. In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non‐eAssist Vehicles A. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Passenger Temperature Control H. Air Conditioning AUTO (Automatic Operation) I. J.
Defrost D. Power B. L. Rear Window Defogger Heated Steering Wheel ZONE K. Driver Temperature Control C. Fan Control E. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation G. In Brief 1-15 Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non‐eAssist Vehicles A. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Passenger Temperature Control H. Air Conditioning AUTO (Automatic Operation) I. J.
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... a manual transmission. Power B. J. G. Fan Control E. AUTO (Automatic Operation) I. Passenger Temperature Control DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles A. L.
... a manual transmission. Power B. J. G. Fan Control E. AUTO (Automatic Operation) I. Passenger Temperature Control DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles A. L.
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... console. See Starting the Engine on page 8‑4. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑20. On vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunroof partway, press either switch a second time. To stop the sunshade partway, press the ...to the first detent to operate normally. To stop feature. The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroof. Sunroof eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. In very hot or cold conditions, the engine will continue to ...
... console. See Starting the Engine on page 8‑4. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑20. On vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunroof partway, press either switch a second time. To stop the sunshade partway, press the ...to the first detent to operate normally. To stop feature. The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroof. Sunroof eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. In very hot or cold conditions, the engine will continue to ...
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...In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on page 5‑9. Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Do not cover the intake. See Battery on the tachometer. See Hill Start Assist (HSA...on the filler panel. There is cooled with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on page 10‑25. High Voltage Safety ...
...In Brief This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on page 5‑9. Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Do not cover the intake. See Battery on the tachometer. See Hill Start Assist (HSA...on the filler panel. There is cooled with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on page 10‑25. High Voltage Safety ...
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...released, or the accelerator pedal is then stored in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to increased fuel efficiency. Battery eAssist vehicles have an automatic engine start/stop feature. This energy is applied, the engine will restart. 1-24 In Brief AUTO STOP ..., the auto stop . To restart the engine during the auto stop . The engine starts immediately. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle...
...released, or the accelerator pedal is then stored in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributing to increased fuel efficiency. Battery eAssist vehicles have an automatic engine start/stop feature. This energy is applied, the engine will restart. 1-24 In Brief AUTO STOP ..., the auto stop . To restart the engine during the auto stop . The engine starts immediately. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle...
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... the vehicle is started . . Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be damaged if you try to do your own service on eAssist components. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. To turn off both systems. . . You can be injured and the vehicle can be performed by...
... the vehicle is started . . Service and repair of these high voltage components should only be damaged if you try to do your own service on eAssist components. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. To turn off both systems. . . You can be injured and the vehicle can be performed by...
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Make sure the airbag readiness light is not charging the 12‐volt battery or the electrical system. If there are displayed. Vehicles with eAssist have them inspected and any opened , or broken, the airbag may not work properly. The airbag readiness light and/or the 12‐volt battery ...
Make sure the airbag readiness light is not charging the 12‐volt battery or the electrical system. If there are displayed. Vehicles with eAssist have them inspected and any opened , or broken, the airbag may not work properly. The airbag readiness light and/or the 12‐volt battery ...
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... miles. Metric Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). When the indicator points to show the old mileage reading. For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is off and restarting. Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in ON/RUN, the...
... miles. Metric Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). When the indicator points to show the old mileage reading. For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is off and restarting. Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in ON/RUN, the...
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... reads full. To maximize efficiency keep the gauge pointed in the solid green zone in driving efficiently and will move further from the center. . For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in the center of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . English When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates...
... reads full. To maximize efficiency keep the gauge pointed in the solid green zone in driving efficiently and will move further from the center. . For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in the center of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . English When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates...
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... too hot. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light comes on page 10‑19 for more information. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5‑22...
... too hot. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light comes on page 10‑19 for more information. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5‑22...
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... Brake System Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If this telltale displays in ON/ RUN. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on , turn off . If the ABS light stays on, or comes on page 5‑19. A chime may also sound when the...
... Brake System Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If this telltale displays in ON/ RUN. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on , turn off . If the ABS light stays on, or comes on page 5‑19. A chime may also sound when the...
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... system is working properly and the vehicle requires service. For vehicles with an uplevel cluster, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. For eAssist vehicles, this light comes on in the Driver information Center (DIC). If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is limiting wheel spin. Engine Coolant Temperature...
... system is working properly and the vehicle requires service. For vehicles with an uplevel cluster, this light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. For eAssist vehicles, this light comes on in the Driver information Center (DIC). If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is limiting wheel spin. Engine Coolant Temperature...
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... on and stays on page 10‑54 for changing engine oil. See your dealer. covered by your dealer. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on page 10‑51 for more of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that it means that one...
... on and stays on page 10‑54 for changing engine oil. See your dealer. covered by your dealer. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on page 10‑51 for more of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that it means that one...
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... briefly as the engine is added the light should come on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in use. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑...
... briefly as the engine is added the light should come on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in use. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑...
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... Vehicle Personalization on the radio. The vehicle may show warning lights or indicators in the center of the display. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on when the fog lamps are turned off . The light goes out when the fog lamps are on page 9‑40...
... Vehicle Personalization on the radio. The vehicle may show warning lights or indicators in the center of the display. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on when the fog lamps are turned off . The light goes out when the fog lamps are on page 9‑40...
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... steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is displayed. Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy/ Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Navigation A. C. Use w x to scroll through the items in each page is in...
... steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is displayed. Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy/ Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Navigation A. C. Use w x to scroll through the items in each page is in...
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Trip 1 and Trip 2 This display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per gallon (mpg). Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of energy flow. On other models, this display shows Average Fuel Economy. This average is calculated based on ... reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. The animation indicates the direction of the eAssist system and the high voltage battery charge level.
Trip 1 and Trip 2 This display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per gallon (mpg). Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of energy flow. On other models, this display shows Average Fuel Economy. This average is calculated based on ... reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. The animation indicates the direction of the eAssist system and the high voltage battery charge level.
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... and DIC to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will appear on page 5‑35. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. When the remaining oil life is off. The display will show a vehicle with... eAssist Only)" for more information. The timer will record up to either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press SET/CLR to switch between ...
... and DIC to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will appear on page 5‑35. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. When the remaining oil life is off. The display will show a vehicle with... eAssist Only)" for more information. The timer will record up to either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press SET/CLR to switch between ...