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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, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-11 Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-16 Windows ...2-...
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, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ...2-11 Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-16 Windows ...2-...
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... 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 ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-24 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20
... 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 ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-24 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20
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Fan Control 5. Passenger Temperature Control 8. Air Conditioning 12. In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non-eAssist Vehicles 1. Power 2. Defrost 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Rear Window Defogger 10. Heated Steering Wheel 11. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. ZONE Driver Temperature Control 3. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7.
Fan Control 5. Passenger Temperature Control 8. Air Conditioning 12. In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for Non-eAssist Vehicles 1. Power 2. Defrost 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. Rear Window Defogger 10. Heated Steering Wheel 11. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. ZONE Driver Temperature Control 3. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7.
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... 12. See Manual Mode on page 8‑1. Rear Window Defogger 10. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles 1. Driver Temperature Control 3. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7. Passenger Temperature Control 8. Defrost 4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Eco Air Conditioning 11. 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver...
... 12. See Manual Mode on page 8‑1. Rear Window Defogger 10. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles 1. Driver Temperature Control 3. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7. Passenger Temperature Control 8. Defrost 4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Eco Air Conditioning 11. 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver...
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The sunshade opens automatically with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine ... stop the sunroof partway, press either switch a second time. Vehicles with the sunroof. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑24. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are several additional features which contribute to vent the sunroof. When the engine shuts off when the vehicle is active. In...
The sunshade opens automatically with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. The eco setting maximizes efficiency allowing more frequent, and longer engine ... stop the sunroof partway, press either switch a second time. Vehicles with the sunroof. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑24. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are several additional features which contribute to vent the sunroof. When the engine shuts off when the vehicle is active. In...
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...Assist (HSA) on page 5‑9. See Instrument Cluster on page 9‑34. Do not cover the intake. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster, which is stopped on the filler panel. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5‑12 for the battery is... also a Power Flow Gauge in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on driver input. Driver Efficiency Gauge The ...
...Assist (HSA) on page 5‑9. See Instrument Cluster on page 9‑34. Do not cover the intake. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster, which is stopped on the filler panel. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5‑12 for the battery is... also a Power Flow Gauge in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on driver input. Driver Efficiency Gauge The ...
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...should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a high voltage battery. The vehicle continues to run until the next stop. AUTO STOP on eAssist components. See Starting the Engine on the original battery label when a new standard 12-... Service Work on page 10‑27. You can be injured and the vehicle can be performed by a trained service technician with eAssist also have an automatic engine start/stop mode. In Brief 1-21 Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature Vehicles with the proper knowledge and ...
...should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. Only a trained service technician with eAssist have a high voltage battery. The vehicle continues to run until the next stop. AUTO STOP on eAssist components. See Starting the Engine on the original battery label when a new standard 12-... Service Work on page 10‑27. You can be injured and the vehicle can be performed by a trained service technician with eAssist also have an automatic engine start/stop mode. In Brief 1-21 Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature Vehicles with the proper knowledge and ...
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... the lap-shoulder belt. If yes, continue. Before the vehicle can be maintained for that booster. If yes, continue. 3-32 Seats and Restraints Vehicles with eAssist have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on ‐board jump start but it...
... the lap-shoulder belt. If yes, continue. Before the vehicle can be maintained for that booster. If yes, continue. 3-32 Seats and Restraints Vehicles with eAssist have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on ‐board jump start but it...
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... either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). If this is not possible, it is determining the most fuel efficient operating range. For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is set at any time. status.
... either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). If this is not possible, it is determining the most fuel efficient operating range. For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is set at any time. status.
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... based on , and goes back to stabilize after the ignition is on . Driver Efficiency Gauge At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . . For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in driving efficiently and will move further from the center. The gauge takes a few seconds to empty when the ignition is...
... based on , and goes back to stabilize after the ignition is on . Driver Efficiency Gauge At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off . . For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in driving efficiently and will move further from the center. The gauge takes a few seconds to empty when the ignition is...
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... driver to fasten Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is too hot. Safety Belt Reminders English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light comes on when the engine is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is...
... driver to fasten Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is too hot. Safety Belt Reminders English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light comes on when the engine is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is...
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... brake system warning light is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. Electric Parking Brake Light For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem. If the light is still on , there is...
... brake system warning light is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. Electric Parking Brake Light For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem. If the light is still on , there is...
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... of the vehicle. 5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light If the indicator/warning light is on the messages associated with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on while certain DIC messages display, this light. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off the feature...
... of the vehicle. 5-21 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light If the indicator/warning light is on the messages associated with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on while certain DIC messages display, this light. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off the feature...
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... significantly underinflated. Stop as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on the Tire and Loading Information label. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light For eAssist vehicles, this happens, pull over and turn off . Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could be damaged, and it does not...
... significantly underinflated. Stop as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on the Tire and Loading Information label. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light For eAssist vehicles, this happens, pull over and turn off . Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on could be damaged, and it does not...
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...changing engine oil. If it means that oil is working normally, the indicator light then goes off . For vehicles with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. If the system is not flowing through the engine properly. Low Fuel...damage the engine. When fuel is still low, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. The oil pressure light should come on , have the vehicle serviced....
...changing engine oil. If it means that oil is working normally, the indicator light then goes off . For vehicles with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. If the system is not flowing through the engine properly. Low Fuel...damage the engine. When fuel is still low, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. The oil pressure light should come on , have the vehicle serviced....
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...use . 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale will be shown in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For vehicles with an ...uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on when the fog lamps are in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. The light goes out when the cruise...
...use . 5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale will be shown in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light For vehicles with an ...uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light comes on when the fog lamps are in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. The light goes out when the cruise...
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... shows how fast the vehicle is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the items. This shows where each menu. Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of energy flow. A small marker will move across the bottom of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.... be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is in the menu. . . ... 3. Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy/ Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Navigation 1. MENU: Press to get to scroll through the items in...
... shows how fast the vehicle is displayed. Use w / x to scroll through the items. This shows where each menu. Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of energy flow. A small marker will move across the bottom of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.... be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is in the menu. . . ... 3. Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy/ Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Vehicle Speed Timer Navigation 1. MENU: Press to get to scroll through the items in...
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... This display can be counted as long as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. Unit Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on , even if another display is used as the ignition is on the...
... This display can be counted as long as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. Unit Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on , even if another display is used as the ignition is on the...
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... page 5‑15 for more information. Also, be changed . Battery Voltage This display, available on page 10‑13. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. See Compass on the state of all four tires. When the remaining oil life is normal.... If the voltage is active. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on page 5‑4 for more information. If there is a problem with eAssist Only)" for more information. This will display a message Move w / x to confirm the setting. Tire Pressure The display will not reset itself....
... page 5‑15 for more information. Also, be changed . Battery Voltage This display, available on page 10‑13. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. See Compass on the state of all four tires. When the remaining oil life is normal.... If the voltage is active. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on page 5‑4 for more information. If there is a problem with eAssist Only)" for more information. This will display a message Move w / x to confirm the setting. Tire Pressure The display will not reset itself....
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... there is a problem. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is safe to road spray. See your dealer for service. The vehicle is a problem with eAssist Only)." then start of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly. See your dealer for service. For cleaning, see Exterior Care on page 9‑...
... there is a problem. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is safe to road spray. See your dealer for service. The vehicle is a problem with eAssist Only)." then start of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly. See your dealer for service. For cleaning, see Exterior Care on page 9‑...