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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......5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-33 Vehicle Personalization ...5-40 Universal Remote System ...5-46 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-2 Interior Lighting ...6-6 Lighting Features ...6-7 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-2 Radio ...7-17 Audio Players ...7-26 Rear Seat ...
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......5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-33 Vehicle Personalization ...5-40 Universal Remote System ...5-46 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-2 Interior Lighting ...6-6 Lighting Features ...6-7 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-2 Radio ...7-17 Audio Players ...7-26 Rear Seat ...
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... ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Heated and 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...
... ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Heated and 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...
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See OnStar Overview on page 2‑16. See "Memory Seats" under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information on page 2‑16. 1-11 Interior Adjust this mirror for more information. See your dealer for a clear view of the headlamps behind you . 4. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. ...
See OnStar Overview on page 2‑16. See "Memory Seats" under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information on page 2‑16. 1-11 Interior Adjust this mirror for more information. See your dealer for a clear view of the headlamps behind you . 4. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. ...
Owner's Manual
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For more information, see: . Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console. Exterior Lighting Turns the lamps on or off. Keeps the lamps on all the time. (: H: Turns the lamps .... ': The front reading lamps are located in the headliner. The rear reading lamps are located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. . Dome Lamps on page 6‑6. The exterior lamp control is opened. 1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps There...
For more information, see: . Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control located in the overhead console. Exterior Lighting Turns the lamps on or off. Keeps the lamps on all the time. (: H: Turns the lamps .... ': The front reading lamps are located in the headliner. The rear reading lamps are located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6. . Dome Lamps on page 6‑6. The exterior lamp control is opened. 1-12 In Brief Reading Lamps There...
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..., and an AUTO STOP indicator on page 5‑25. See Instrument Cluster on driver input. 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. This gauge assists the driver in...
..., and an AUTO STOP indicator on page 5‑25. See Instrument Cluster on driver input. 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. This gauge assists the driver in...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Safety Locks ...2-11 Doors Trunk ...2-12 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-18 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...Immobilizer Operation...
... ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Safety Locks ...2-11 Doors Trunk ...2-12 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-18 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) ...Immobilizer Operation...
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They will tilt downward. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for more easily see the ground near the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on page 8‑1 for a ...
They will tilt downward. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust the inside rearview mirror for more easily see the ground near the vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on page 8‑1 for a ...
Owner's Manual
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..., they inflate. If you have breathing problems but not too hot to safety belts. Roof-rail airbags may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on page 3‑23. on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after an Airbag Inflates? To avoid this, everyone...
..., they inflate. If you have breathing problems but not too hot to safety belts. Roof-rail airbags may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on page 3‑23. on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after an Airbag Inflates? To avoid this, everyone...
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... position. If you do not get them, the airbag system will light on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard warning flashers by vehicle deformation. . The service manual for the airbag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly. The...
... position. If you do not get them, the airbag system will light on the airbag systems. Improper service can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard warning flashers by vehicle deformation. . The service manual for the airbag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly. The...
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... the items. This shows where each menu. SET/CLR: Press to scroll through the following menu items: . The bottom of the page as the vehicle's interior temperature rises. Use w x to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to the left of the steering wheel. A small marker...
... the items. This shows where each menu. SET/CLR: Press to scroll through the following menu items: . The bottom of the page as the vehicle's interior temperature rises. Use w x to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to the left of the steering wheel. A small marker...
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... menu. Turn the Menu knob to confirm the selection. Press SELECT to run lower or higher than normal. It can be turned off by the interior temperature. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Only vehicles with the dual zone climate control will have this feature will turn the heated...
... menu. Turn the Menu knob to confirm the selection. Press SELECT to run lower or higher than normal. It can be turned off by the interior temperature. Press / BACK to move to the last menu. Only vehicles with the dual zone climate control will have this feature will turn the heated...
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... Changer ...6-2 Flash-to-Pass ...6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...6-3 Automatic Headlamp System ...6-3 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ...6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...6-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Fog Lamps ...6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...Dome Lamps ...Reading Lamps ...Sun Visor Lamps ...6-6 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...Exit Lighting ...Battery Load Management ...Battery Power Protection...
... Changer ...6-2 Flash-to-Pass ...6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...6-3 Automatic Headlamp System ...6-3 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) ...6-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...6-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Fog Lamps ...6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ...Dome Lamps ...Reading Lamps ...Sun Visor Lamps ...6-6 6-6 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 Lighting Features Entry Lighting ...Exit Lighting ...Battery Load Management ...Battery Power Protection...
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... Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. The interior lamps control located in the overhead console. To operate: The front reading lamps are front and rear... any door is opened. # or$ : Press to brighten or dim the lights. ( (Off): Turns the lamps off . ' (On): Keeps the lamps on or off . The interior lamps turn each lamp on all the time.
... Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. The interior lamps control located in the overhead console. To operate: The front reading lamps are front and rear... any door is opened. # or$ : Press to brighten or dim the lights. ( (Off): Turns the lamps off . ' (On): Keeps the lamps on or off . The interior lamps turn each lamp on all the time.
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Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back‐up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off . Sun Visor Lamps This lamp turns on page 5‑40. Entry lighting can be ... for a set amount of the OFF position, or by changing the ignition out of time, then automatically turn off, then the dome lamps and remaining interior lights dim to off . Lighting 6-7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back‐up lamps, and license plate lamps come on...
Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back‐up lamps, dome lamps, and most of the interior lights turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamps control off . Sun Visor Lamps This lamp turns on page 5‑40. Entry lighting can be ... for a set amount of the OFF position, or by changing the ignition out of time, then automatically turn off, then the dome lamps and remaining interior lights dim to off . Lighting 6-7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back‐up lamps, and license plate lamps come on...
Owner's Manual
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..., the voltage is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes. If the exterior lamps or any interior light is left on and the ignition is raised slightly to produce all vehicles. This is designed to prevent overcharging. See Driver Information Center (DIC...
..., the voltage is turned off, the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after about 10 minutes. If the exterior lamps or any interior light is left on and the ignition is raised slightly to produce all vehicles. This is designed to prevent overcharging. See Driver Information Center (DIC...
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... off the air conditioner. Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn on when the rear window defogger button is on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside air and odors from the inside the vehicle. The defogger can be covered by turning the ignition to clear...
... off the air conditioner. Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn on when the rear window defogger button is on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside air and odors from the inside the vehicle. The defogger can be covered by turning the ignition to clear...
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... than other air delivery modes to the comfort air conditioning. Climate Controls 8-7 0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more frequently and the vehicle interior may be shut off the air conditioner. Press AUTO to return to AUTO, eco #, or Comfort #. The engine also restarts if the O is detected.
... than other air delivery modes to the comfort air conditioning. Climate Controls 8-7 0 (Defrost): Clears the windshield of fog or frost more frequently and the vehicle interior may be shut off the air conditioner. Press AUTO to return to AUTO, eco #, or Comfort #. The engine also restarts if the O is detected.
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... the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is not as cold. ( (Heated Steering Wheel): For vehicles with this feature, press to automatic operation. See Heated...
... the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) and below. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is not as cold. ( (Heated Steering Wheel): For vehicles with this feature, press to automatic operation. See Heated...
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... the vehicle and rest. You would not work well. Shift down steep or long hills. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in these conditions include: . Keep the interior temperature cool. Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: ... 9-7 Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay...
... the vehicle and rest. You would not work well. Shift down steep or long hills. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in these conditions include: . Keep the interior temperature cool. Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: ... 9-7 Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay...
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... Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) ...10-93 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-94 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-95 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-98 Interior Care ...10-101 Floor Mats ...10-104 Wheels and Tires Tires ...10-44 Winter Tires ...10-45 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...10-46 Tire Designations ...10...
... Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) ...10-93 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-94 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-95 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-98 Interior Care ...10-101 Floor Mats ...10-104 Wheels and Tires Tires ...10-44 Winter Tires ...10-45 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...10-46 Tire Designations ...10...