Owner's Manual
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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Ride Control Systems ...9-36 Cruise Control ...9-40 Object Detection Systems ...9-42 Fuel ...9-49 Towing ...9-54 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-60 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-28 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-35 Wheels and Tires ...10-44 Jump Starting ...10-90 Towing...
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Ride Control Systems ...9-36 Cruise Control ...9-40 Object Detection Systems ...9-42 Fuel ...9-49 Towing ...9-54 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-60 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-28 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-35 Wheels and Tires ...10-44 Jump Starting ...10-90 Towing...
Owner's Manual
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... system does not need to replace airbag system parts. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑14 for more information. on ‐board jump start but it must be serviced at your dealer for service. If an airbag inflates, you are working . Make sure the airbag readiness light...your dealer. { WARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in a crash, the vehicle's sensing system may not work properly. The vehicle may start feature is depleted. To help make sure the airbag systems are driving, the airbag system may not protect you and your dealer for service. Replacing...
... system does not need to replace airbag system parts. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑14 for more information. on ‐board jump start but it must be serviced at your dealer for service. If an airbag inflates, you are working . Make sure the airbag readiness light...your dealer. { WARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in a crash, the vehicle's sensing system may not work properly. The vehicle may start feature is depleted. To help make sure the airbag systems are driving, the airbag system may not protect you and your dealer for service. Replacing...
Owner's Manual
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...since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is displayed. When the remaining oil life is being shown on -board jump starting of the current oil life remains. See OnStar Overview on the display. Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of all four tires...which the display will appear on page 14‑1 or the navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information. Unit Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage Unit Move w x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is used as the...
...since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is displayed. When the remaining oil life is being shown on -board jump starting of the current oil life remains. See OnStar Overview on the display. Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of all four tires...which the display will appear on page 14‑1 or the navigation manual, if the vehicle has navigation, for more information. Unit Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage Unit Move w x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is used as the...
Owner's Manual
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...STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). If this message still comes on -board jump start system. See your driving accordingly. Anti-theft Alarm System Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. ...turn off . The vehicle is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Selective Ride Control on -board jump start of the vehicle. See your speed and drive accordingly. JUMP START DISABLED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is safe to drive, however, you do not ...
...STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). If this message still comes on -board jump start system. See your driving accordingly. Anti-theft Alarm System Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. ...turn off . The vehicle is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Selective Ride Control on -board jump start of the vehicle. See your speed and drive accordingly. JUMP START DISABLED SEE OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if there is safe to drive, however, you do not ...
Owner's Manual
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... or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into the desired gear. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10‑90 or Jump Starting (On-board with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. Press the shift lever button. 5.
... or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on the shift lever and make sure the shift lever is pushed all the way into the desired gear. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10‑90 or Jump Starting (On-board with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. Press the shift lever button. 5.
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... Circuit Breakers ...10-36 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...10-36 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...10-40 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...10-42 Jump Starting Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) ...10-90 Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) ...10-93 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-94 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-95 Appearance Care Exterior Care...
... Circuit Breakers ...10-36 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...10-36 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...10-40 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...10-42 Jump Starting Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) ...10-90 Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) ...10-93 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-94 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-95 Appearance Care Exterior Care...
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... dealer has information on the filler panel. Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have a high voltage battery. Wash hands after handling. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10‑90 or Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10‑93 for the battery is cooled with the proper knowledge and...
... dealer has information on the filler panel. Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have a high voltage battery. Wash hands after handling. See Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) on page 10‑90 or Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) on page 10‑93 for the battery is cooled with the proper knowledge and...
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...contain gas that can hurt you do it could result in the engine compartment on page 10‑25. They contain enough electricity to start positive is located under a trim cover in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be dangerous because: . If you . Trying...to burn you . They contain acid that can hurt you . Notice: Ignoring these things can explode or ignite. 10-90 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on the driver side of these steps could damage the ...
...contain gas that can hurt you do it could result in the engine compartment on page 10‑25. They contain enough electricity to start positive is located under a trim cover in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be dangerous because: . If you . Trying...to burn you . They contain acid that can hurt you . Notice: Ignoring these things can explode or ignite. 10-90 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on the driver side of these steps could damage the ...
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...amount of fluid is low, add water to take care of a direct connection to explode. Whenever possible, turn off all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. 4. Be sure the battery has enough water. But if a battery has filler caps, be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the ...it in P (Park). If the other vehicle. People have been hurt doing this, and some have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground for jump starting procedure, they are left on your new vehicle. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in your eyes or on or plugged...
...amount of fluid is low, add water to take care of a direct connection to explode. Whenever possible, turn off all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. 4. Be sure the battery has enough water. But if a battery has filler caps, be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the ...it in P (Park). If the other vehicle. People have been hurt doing this, and some have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground for jump starting procedure, they are left on your new vehicle. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in your eyes or on or plugged...
Owner's Manual
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... injure you badly. The other moving parts once the engine is running. 6. Connect the other end of the black negative (-) cable to the jump start positive (+) post (A). Try to start after a few tries, it to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery (B). Connect one . If it will not... start the vehicle that move. 9. Do not let the other end of the red positive (+) cable touch metal. Start the engine in the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Connect one end of the black negative (-)...
... injure you badly. The other moving parts once the engine is running. 6. Connect the other end of the black negative (-) cable to the jump start positive (+) post (A). Try to start after a few tries, it to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery (B). Connect one . If it will not... start the vehicle that move. 9. Do not let the other end of the red positive (+) cable touch metal. Start the engine in the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Connect one end of the black negative (-)...
Owner's Manual
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...Cable Removal A. Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables from the other vehicle available for a jump start, it may also be jump started by using the eAssist battery to activate the on‐board jump start using the DIC controls. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the ...good battery. 3. Return the caps over the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to their original positions. 10-93 Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) If the vehicle fails to crank and there is no other vehicle. 5. Use the following procedure to ...
...Cable Removal A. Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables from the other vehicle available for a jump start, it may also be jump started by using the eAssist battery to activate the on‐board jump start using the DIC controls. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the ...good battery. 3. Return the caps over the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to their original positions. 10-93 Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) If the vehicle fails to crank and there is no other vehicle. 5. Use the following procedure to ...
Owner's Manual
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... system. Always flatbed on the turn signal lever until Jump Start is displayed. 2. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. When the jump start will begin and the display will show JUMP START ACTIVE, WAIT TO START. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if ..., the display will show JUMP START COMPLETE. If the vehicle is still unsuccessful, the jump start function will display JUMP START DISABLED. ATTEMPT START. If the vehicle start is started, the on page 13‑9. On‐board jump starting procedure under "Jump Starting (with all four wheels ...
... system. Always flatbed on the turn signal lever until Jump Start is displayed. 2. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. When the jump start will begin and the display will show JUMP START ACTIVE, WAIT TO START. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if ..., the display will show JUMP START COMPLETE. If the vehicle is still unsuccessful, the jump start function will display JUMP START DISABLED. ATTEMPT START. If the vehicle start is started, the on page 13‑9. On‐board jump starting procedure under "Jump Starting (with all four wheels ...
Owner's Manual
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...the driver must be available if you are not provided through this service is stuck in good condition and properly inflated. Battery Jump Start: Service to Canadian‐ Purchased Vehicles . 13-8 Customer Information cannot be restricted. The spare tire, if equipped, must ... was in Roadside Assistance . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is a six request limit per year. Impound towing caused by the warranty. Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to the nearest service station. Towing or services for delivery...
...the driver must be available if you are not provided through this service is stuck in good condition and properly inflated. Battery Jump Start: Service to Canadian‐ Purchased Vehicles . 13-8 Customer Information cannot be restricted. The spare tire, if equipped, must ... was in Roadside Assistance . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is a six request limit per year. Impound towing caused by the warranty. Buick and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to the nearest service station. Towing or services for delivery...
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... is not accessible to be towed, all vehicle travelers for more . Battery Jump Start: Service to stay at the dealership for up to two nights. If the costs exceed the amount authorized for Buick dealers. If the storage costs exceed the amount authorized, the owner is not... possible for the nearest Buick dealership to repair the vehicle the same day, requiring the vehicle to jump start a dead battery. *Emergency Messages: Transmission of existing Roadside Assistance program guidelines. If you would like the vehicle ...
... is not accessible to be towed, all vehicle travelers for more . Battery Jump Start: Service to stay at the dealership for up to two nights. If the costs exceed the amount authorized for Buick dealers. If the storage costs exceed the amount authorized, the owner is not... possible for the nearest Buick dealership to repair the vehicle the same day, requiring the vehicle to jump start a dead battery. *Emergency Messages: Transmission of existing Roadside Assistance program guidelines. If you would like the vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...-36 Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Fluid ...10-13 Manual Mode ...9-31 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-26 Auxiliary Devices ...7-38, 7-41, 7-44 B Battery ...10-25 Jump Starting ...10-90, 10-93 Load Management ...6-8 Power Protection ...6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages ...5-33 Blade Replacement, Wiper ...10-27 Bluetooth ...7-57, 7-59, 7-64, 7-70 Brake System...
...-36 Automatic Transmission ...9-29 Fluid ...10-13 Manual Mode ...9-31 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-26 Auxiliary Devices ...7-38, 7-41, 7-44 B Battery ...10-25 Jump Starting ...10-90, 10-93 Load Management ...6-8 Power Protection ...6-8 Voltage and Charging Messages ...5-33 Blade Replacement, Wiper ...10-27 Bluetooth ...7-57, 7-59, 7-64, 7-70 Brake System...
Owner's Manual
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...and Air Conditioning ...8-1 High Voltage Devices and Wiring ...10-35 High-Beam On Light ...5-24 Highway Hypnosis ...9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-36 Hood ...10-5 Horn ...5-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...3-14 I Ignition Positions ...9-16, 9-18 Ignition Transmission Lock... Check ...10-27 Immobilizer ...2-14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...3-36 Infotainment ...7-2 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Introduction ...iii J Jump Starting ...10-90, 10-93 K Key and Lock Messages ...5-36 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2
...and Air Conditioning ...8-1 High Voltage Devices and Wiring ...10-35 High-Beam On Light ...5-24 Highway Hypnosis ...9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-36 Hood ...10-5 Horn ...5-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...3-14 I Ignition Positions ...9-16, 9-18 Ignition Transmission Lock... Check ...10-27 Immobilizer ...2-14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...3-36 Infotainment ...7-2 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Introduction ...iii J Jump Starting ...10-90, 10-93 K Key and Lock Messages ...5-36 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2
Owner Manual
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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-94 Towing ...10-99 Appearance Care ...10-102 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance ...
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-94 Towing ...10-99 Appearance Care ...10-102 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-8 Additional Maintenance ...
Owner Manual
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...may not work properly and may not protect you and your dealer for more information. When the 12‐volt battery is started or comes on when you will not start and the on after a Crash Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑16 for service...the airbag readiness light is not charging the 12‐volt battery or the electrical system. If the airbag readiness light stays on ‐board jump start but it must be serviced at your dealer for more information. If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in the vehicle. For the...
...may not work properly and may not protect you and your dealer for more information. When the 12‐volt battery is started or comes on when you will not start and the on after a Crash Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑16 for service...the airbag readiness light is not charging the 12‐volt battery or the electrical system. If the airbag readiness light stays on ‐board jump start but it must be serviced at your dealer for more information. If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in the vehicle. For the...
Owner Manual
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...CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. Tire pressure is used as the ignition is on, even if another display is active. See "Jump Starting (On-board with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Navigation This display is displayed in either metric or English (US) ... / x to scroll through the following menu items: ... 5-30 Timer Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on -board jump starting of the vehicle. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. Use w / x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is ...
...CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. Tire pressure is used as the ignition is on, even if another display is active. See "Jump Starting (On-board with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Navigation This display is displayed in either metric or English (US) ... / x to scroll through the following menu items: ... 5-30 Timer Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on -board jump starting of the vehicle. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. Use w / x to switch between metric or US when the Unit display is ...
Owner Manual
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...an on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on page 5‑24. See "Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)" for service. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is equal to... System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more information. 5-41 Starting the Vehicle Messages JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO START This message displays while performing an on -board jump start of the vehicle. Adjust your dealer for more information. Instruments and Controls SPORT MODE ON ...
...an on the Tire and Loading Information label. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on page 5‑24. See "Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)" for service. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is equal to... System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more information. 5-41 Starting the Vehicle Messages JUMP START ACTIVE WAIT TO START This message displays while performing an on -board jump start of the vehicle. Adjust your dealer for more information. Instruments and Controls SPORT MODE ON ...