Owner's Manual
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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 ...2-18 Roof ...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 ...2-18 Roof ...2-...
Owner's Manual
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...Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-25 StabiliTrak® System ...1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-26 Engine Oil ...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
...Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-25 StabiliTrak® System ...1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-26 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-26 Engine Oil ...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
Owner's Manual
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... when the vehicle is stopped. The eco setting maximizes the efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. To stop feature. 1-22 In Brief Vent: Press the rear of the switch (B) to the first detent to increased efficiency. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC...
... when the vehicle is stopped. The eco setting maximizes the efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. To stop feature. 1-22 In Brief Vent: Press the rear of the switch (B) to the first detent to increased efficiency. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC...
Owner's Manual
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... not remove grease from closing at the point of the sunroof while it is in this section. This could also plug the water drainage system. 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Periodically open or vent position. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track.
... not remove grease from closing at the point of the sunroof while it is in this section. This could also plug the water drainage system. 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Periodically open or vent position. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track.
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... things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of the seat or leaning forward. 3-22 Seats and Restraints Here are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them . Young children and infants need the protection that person. Wearing your...
... things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of the seat or leaning forward. 3-22 Seats and Restraints Here are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them . Young children and infants need the protection that person. Wearing your...
Owner's Manual
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...) Warning Light ...5-20 Traction Off Light ...5-21 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-21 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-24 Security Light ...5-24 High-Beam On Light ...5-24 Front Fog Lamp...
...) Warning Light ...5-20 Traction Off Light ...5-21 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light ...5-21 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-22 Tire Pressure Light ...5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-24 Security Light ...5-24 High-Beam On Light ...5-24 Front Fog Lamp...
Owner's Manual
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... from the wiper blades before the driver door is reached. Briefly move to the base of the windshield. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑22 for several wipes. Clear ice and snow from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information. When the windshield wiper lever is...
... from the wiper blades before the driver door is reached. Briefly move to the base of the windshield. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑22 for several wipes. Clear ice and snow from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information. When the windshield wiper lever is...
Owner's Manual
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..., and turn off the engine as soon as the warning light. This reading indicates the same thing as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5‑22 in this section. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 10‑19 for more information. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded...
..., and turn off the engine as soon as the warning light. This reading indicates the same thing as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5‑22 in this section. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 10‑19 for more information. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded...
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... messages for details to overheat. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑37 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36 for more information. 5-22 Instruments and Controls See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37 for more information on the messages associated with this light comes on in...
... messages for details to overheat. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑37 and Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36 for more information. 5-22 Instruments and Controls See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37 for more information on the messages associated with this light comes on in...
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... and hold the AS button until the desired band is recalled. If this happens, contact the radio station. Press and hold one of the display. 5. 7-22 Infotainment System To recall a preset station from radio stations. . . The stored stations for each preset in the current radio band will be searched and automatically...
... and hold the AS button until the desired band is recalled. If this happens, contact the radio station. Press and hold one of the display. 5. 7-22 Infotainment System To recall a preset station from radio stations. . . The stored stations for each preset in the current radio band will be searched and automatically...
Owner's Manual
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..., and DVD MP3 Format There are : . Pause (Play) Chapter List Title List DVD/DVD DVD/AUX AUX/DVD AUX/AUX Sampling rate: 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. Select the action. . Changing the Audio Stream 1. Use the following actions to pause the...
..., and DVD MP3 Format There are : . Pause (Play) Chapter List Title List DVD/DVD DVD/AUX AUX/DVD AUX/AUX Sampling rate: 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz. Select the action. . Changing the Audio Stream 1. Use the following actions to pause the...
Owner's Manual
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... pushing the accelerator pedal all moving parts. { WARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move to cool down. 9-22 Driving and Operating eAssist Automatic Engine Start/Stop The vehicle may remain in auto stop for up to a maximum of the key or button, and...
... pushing the accelerator pedal all moving parts. { WARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move to cool down. 9-22 Driving and Operating eAssist Automatic Engine Start/Stop The vehicle may remain in auto stop for up to a maximum of the key or button, and...
Owner's Manual
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... Protection Operating Mode ...10-20 Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) ...10-21 Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine) ...10-21 Washer Fluid ...10-22 Brakes ...10-22 Brake Fluid ...10-23 Battery ...10-25 Starter Switch Check ...10-26 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-26 Ignition Transmission Lock...
... Protection Operating Mode ...10-20 Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) ...10-21 Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine) ...10-21 Washer Fluid ...10-22 Brakes ...10-22 Brake Fluid ...10-23 Battery ...10-25 Starter Switch Check ...10-26 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-26 Ignition Transmission Lock...
Owner's Manual
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... A. C. D. E. J. 10-7 Battery (Under Cover). G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑15. See Cooling System on page 10‑22. Engine Oil Fill Cap. F. High Voltage Cable (Orange Color). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑36. I. H. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10... View). See Washer Fluid on page 10‑13. B. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑22. L. Transmission Fluid Cap. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
... A. C. D. E. J. 10-7 Battery (Under Cover). G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑15. See Cooling System on page 10‑22. Engine Oil Fill Cap. F. High Voltage Cable (Orange Color). See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑36. I. H. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10... View). See Washer Fluid on page 10‑13. B. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑22. L. Transmission Fluid Cap. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
Owner's Manual
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... to Do with Used Oil" in this section. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑22. Vehicle Care A. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. H. C. See Brakes on page 10‑12. I. F. See "What to the proper specification and...
... to Do with Used Oil" in this section. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑22. Vehicle Care A. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. H. C. See Brakes on page 10‑12. I. F. See "What to the proper specification and...
Owner's Manual
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See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5‑22 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. If the engine is displayed but no sign of steam: 1. Notice: ... Engine There is made to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. If the decision is a engine coolant temperature warning light on page 5‑22 for long periods in N (Neutral) while stopped. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get a little too hot...
See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 5‑22 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. If the engine is displayed but no sign of steam: 1. Notice: ... Engine There is made to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. If the decision is a engine coolant temperature warning light on page 5‑22 for long periods in N (Neutral) while stopped. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get a little too hot...
Owner's Manual
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... sound can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . That could result in the windshield washer. Add washer fluid until the tank is needed . 10-22 Vehicle Care Notice . Adding Washer Fluid . { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn...
... sound can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . That could result in the windshield washer. Add washer fluid until the tank is needed . 10-22 Vehicle Care Notice . Adding Washer Fluid . { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn...
Owner's Manual
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Battery 2 (eAssist) Antilock Brake System Pump Electric Park Brake Rear Window Defogger Brake Vacuum Pump Cooling Fan K2 Not Used 26 27 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses 21 22 24 Usage Rear Power Windows Sunroof Front Power Windows 10-37 25 Passive Entry/ Passive Start Module - J-Case Fuses 6 12 Wiper Starter Usage 28 41 42 43
Battery 2 (eAssist) Antilock Brake System Pump Electric Park Brake Rear Window Defogger Brake Vacuum Pump Cooling Fan K2 Not Used 26 27 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses 21 22 24 Usage Rear Power Windows Sunroof Front Power Windows 10-37 25 Passive Entry/ Passive Start Module - J-Case Fuses 6 12 Wiper Starter Usage 28 41 42 43
Owner's Manual
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... Stack Displays, Head‐Up Display, Preferred Device Interface Module, Rear Seat Infotainment (eAssist) Automatic Occupant Sensing 25 26 Relays R1 R2 R3 Fuses 21 22 23 24 Usage Instrument Panel Cluster Discrete Logic Ignition Switch Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 2 Rear Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower AC/DC Inverter...
... Stack Displays, Head‐Up Display, Preferred Device Interface Module, Rear Seat Infotainment (eAssist) Automatic Occupant Sensing 25 26 Relays R1 R2 R3 Fuses 21 22 23 24 Usage Instrument Panel Cluster Discrete Logic Ignition Switch Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 2 Rear Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower AC/DC Inverter...
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Run/Crank (without eAssist) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 20 21 22 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Battery 1 (without eAssist) Not Used Run/Crank for Rear Sunshade (without eAssist), Ventilated Seats (without eAssist) 23 Mini Fuses 7 8 12 15 16 Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mini Fuses 5 6 Usage Not Used Heated Steering Wheel - Vehicle Care Mini Fuses 17 18 19 Usage Not Used 10-43 Passive Entry/ Passive Start Module -
Run/Crank (without eAssist) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 20 21 22 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Battery 1 (without eAssist) Not Used Run/Crank for Rear Sunshade (without eAssist), Ventilated Seats (without eAssist) 23 Mini Fuses 7 8 12 15 16 Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mini Fuses 5 6 Usage Not Used Heated Steering Wheel - Vehicle Care Mini Fuses 17 18 19 Usage Not Used 10-43 Passive Entry/ Passive Start Module -