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2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys,... License Agreements ...7-32 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-7 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Drive Systems ...9-30 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-34 Cruise Control ...9-37 Object Detection Systems ...9-40 Fuel ...9-46 Towing...
2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 eAssist Features ...1-19 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys,... License Agreements ...7-32 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-7 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-27 Drive Systems ...9-30 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-34 Cruise Control ...9-37 Object Detection Systems ...9-40 Fuel ...9-46 Towing...
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... text. or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps g : First Responder # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam *: A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating...
... text. or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps g : First Responder # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam *: A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating...
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... Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-21 Regenerative Braking ...1-21 Battery ...1-21 Service ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-22 ...StabiliTrak® System ...1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-22 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-23 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...
... Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-21 Regenerative Braking ...1-21 Battery ...1-21 Service ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-22 ...StabiliTrak® System ...1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-22 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-23 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...
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... 1. For vehicles with this owner manual. 7 : Press and release one time to lock all doors. Q. 3. The key can be found later in this feature, the engine can be personalized. Press again to extend the key. Q: Press to initiate vehicle locator. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about...
... 1. For vehicles with this owner manual. 7 : Press and release one time to lock all doors. Q. 3. The key can be found later in this feature, the engine can be personalized. Press again to extend the key. Q: Press to initiate vehicle locator. 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about...
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...flashers. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑8. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑3. . In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors: . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes... transmitter. Power Door Locks The power door lock controls are on page 2‑9. . K: Q: Press to run for a 10-minute time extension. The engine will continue to unlock the doors. Remote start , do one of the following: . Windows Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be...
...flashers. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑8. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑3. . In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors: . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes... transmitter. Power Door Locks The power door lock controls are on page 2‑9. . K: Q: Press to run for a 10-minute time extension. The engine will continue to unlock the doors. Remote start , do one of the following: . Windows Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be...
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...off when the vehicle is active. The comfort setting maximizes cabin comfort. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. In Brief 1-19 Sunroof Express-open/Express-close: To express-open the sunshade, fully press and ...Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. Press the front of the switch (1). See Starting the Engine on page 9‑24. There are several additional features which contribute to close the sunroof. To express-close , fully press and release...
...off when the vehicle is active. The comfort setting maximizes cabin comfort. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine stops than the comfort setting. In Brief 1-19 Sunroof Express-open/Express-close: To express-open the sunshade, fully press and ...Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. Press the front of the switch (1). See Starting the Engine on page 9‑24. There are several additional features which contribute to close the sunroof. To express-close , fully press and release...
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... system uses a high voltage battery, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on the filler panel. do not cut points in the engine compartment to disable the high voltage battery and air bag systems - See Instrument Cluster on page 5‑25. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page...
... system uses a high voltage battery, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on the filler panel. do not cut points in the engine compartment to disable the high voltage battery and air bag systems - See Instrument Cluster on page 5‑25. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page...
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...of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy. The vehicle continues to run until the next stop. See Starting the Engine on page 10‑4. Service Never try to do your own service work. You can be injured and the vehicle can be performed by a...the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 9‑19. After the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop feature may cause the engine to LOCK/OFF before exiting the vehicle. The system works whenever the accelerator pedal is released, and ...
...of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy. The vehicle continues to run until the next stop. See Starting the Engine on page 10‑4. Service Never try to do your own service work. You can be injured and the vehicle can be performed by a...the proper knowledge and tools. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 9‑19. After the engine is started and has reached operating temperature, the auto stop feature may cause the engine to LOCK/OFF before exiting the vehicle. The system works whenever the accelerator pedal is released, and ...
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... Driving for long periods of the tire. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50. 1-23 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 10‑62. ...smoothly. Turn the ignition to reset the oil life at 100%. 4. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can be used to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a yellow...
... Driving for long periods of the tire. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50. 1-23 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 10‑62. ...smoothly. Turn the ignition to reset the oil life at 100%. 4. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can be used to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a yellow...
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.... Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. This feature is learned, the DIC will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Insert the vehicle...
.... Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ignition. This feature is learned, the DIC will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Insert the vehicle...
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... in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the START/STOP button. Remove the cupholder from the transmitter pocket and press K. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19 for 10 seconds to the transmitter. Push the battery down until it is weak, the DIC may also be displayed at...
... in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the START/STOP button. Remove the cupholder from the transmitter pocket and press K. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑19 for 10 seconds to the transmitter. Push the battery down until it is weak, the DIC may also be displayed at...
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...start. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN (key access), or select the ON/RUN/ START ignition position (keyless access), to be on . The engine will run for a 10-minute time extension. When remote start . Press and release Q. The rear defog indicator light does not come on page...39 for any requirements. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature turn signal lamps flash. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will be extended once. The climate control system will start . The rear defog may restrict the use the previous ...
...start. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN (key access), or select the ON/RUN/ START ignition position (keyless access), to be on . The engine will run for a 10-minute time extension. When remote start . Press and release Q. The rear defog indicator light does not come on page...39 for any requirements. Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature turn signal lamps flash. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will be extended once. The climate control system will start . The rear defog may restrict the use the previous ...
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Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any position other than OFF (keyless access). The engine coolant temperature is in the vehicle (keyless access). Outsiders can easily open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in P (Park). . Conditions in any ...
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do any position other than OFF (keyless access). The engine coolant temperature is in the vehicle (keyless access). Outsiders can easily open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in P (Park). . Conditions in any ...
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... only outside air and set the fan speed to deactivate the safety locks. 2-11 Doors Trunk . For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on when activated. The indicator light comes on page 9‑26. If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is ... Press o { again to activate the safety locks on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) The rear door power windows are also disabled. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with any objects that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Close all...
... only outside air and set the fan speed to deactivate the safety locks. 2-11 Doors Trunk . For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on when activated. The indicator light comes on page 9‑26. If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is ... Press o { again to activate the safety locks on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) The rear door power windows are also disabled. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with any objects that door will remain locked and the indicator light may flash. Close all...
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... the system was armed. When trying to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is a problem with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the engine still does not start and the security light stays on . If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on page 5‑37. See...does not have to stay on if there is damaged. . Only the correct key starts the vehicle. Start the engine. If the engine does not start with the system. If the engine still does not start if the key is a problem with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Immobilizer Operation (Key ...
... the system was armed. When trying to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is a problem with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the engine still does not start and the security light stays on . If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on page 5‑37. See...does not have to stay on if there is damaged. . Only the correct key starts the vehicle. Start the engine. If the engine does not start with the system. If the engine still does not start if the key is a problem with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Immobilizer Operation (Key ...
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...or disarmed. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is found in your vehicle. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on page 2‑3. Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the ... security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on When there is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. If the engine does not start the vehicle. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the RKE transmitter appears to be able to start your vehicle. ...
...or disarmed. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is found in your vehicle. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on page 2‑3. Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the ... security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on When there is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. If the engine does not start the vehicle. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the RKE transmitter appears to be able to start your vehicle. ...
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... as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Additional windshield breakage may be there to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to restart the engine after the airbags inflate. See your dealer for the airbag system. You can mean that an airbag system will not be concealed damage that may...
... as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Additional windshield breakage may be there to inflate the airbag, windshields are designed to restart the engine after the airbags inflate. See your dealer for the airbag system. You can mean that an airbag system will not be concealed damage that may...
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... and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-15 Charging System Light ... Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection...
... and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-11 Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...5-12 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-13 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-15 Charging System Light ... Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection...
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... Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that explains what to indicate they are working. Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to do repairs can indicate when there could be costly and even dangerous. . 5-8 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for...
... Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that explains what to indicate they are working. Warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to do repairs can indicate when there could be costly and even dangerous. . 5-8 Instruments and Controls The power outlet is not designed for...
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..., the vehicle is shutting off . For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is set at any time. Metric Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers or miles. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is in either kilometers per hour (km.../h) or miles per hour (mph). status. The engine could auto start at zero and a label is determining the most fuel efficient operating range. Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The speedometer shows the...
..., the vehicle is shutting off . For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is set at any time. Metric Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in either kilometers or miles. If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, the new one is in either kilometers per hour (km.../h) or miles per hour (mph). status. The engine could auto start at zero and a label is determining the most fuel efficient operating range. Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer The speedometer shows the...