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2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M ... Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-32 Vehicle Personalization ...5-39 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio... ...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...
2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M ... Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-25 Vehicle Messages ...5-32 Vehicle Personalization ...5-39 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio... ...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...
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Introduction v LATCH System Child Restraints (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Introduction v LATCH System Child Restraints (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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... ...Sunroof ...1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-5 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-7 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel...
... ...Sunroof ...1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-5 Windows ...1-5 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-7 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Passenger Sensing System ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-9 Steering Wheel...
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...completing Step 2, press and hold / for all doors. V : Press and hold for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start. Remote Vehicle Start RKE without Remote Start Press the button to sound the panic alarm. This key is also used for at the vehicle. 2. Q. 3. See Keys on page ...2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at least two seconds or ...
...completing Step 2, press and hold / for all doors. V : Press and hold for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have pushbutton start. Remote Vehicle Start RKE without Remote Start Press the button to sound the panic alarm. This key is also used for at the vehicle. 2. Q. 3. See Keys on page ...2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on your specific vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at least two seconds or ...
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... To open it , and a second time to run for a 10-minute time extension. See Power Windows on page 2‑9. . Windows Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on page 2‑8. See Door Locks on page 2‑17. See... Remote Vehicle Start on . In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn off . The doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock the...
... To open it , and a second time to run for a 10-minute time extension. See Power Windows on page 2‑9. . Windows Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on page 2‑8. See Door Locks on page 2‑17. See... Remote Vehicle Start on . In Brief When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn off . The doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock the...
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...or make the vehicle move. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Safety Locks ...2-10 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power ... WARNING Leaving children in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed.
...or make the vehicle move. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-9 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Safety Locks ...2-10 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power ... WARNING Leaving children in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed.
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... . 2-3 If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see "Locking Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. RKE without Remote Start Shown K (Unlock): Press to release the trunk. See "Door Unlock Options" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. See Vehicle ...Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. Q (Lock): Press to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The transmitter functions may sound to indicate locking, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Memory...
... . 2-3 If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see "Locking Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. RKE without Remote Start Shown K (Unlock): Press to release the trunk. See "Door Unlock Options" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. See Vehicle ...Unlock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39. Q (Lock): Press to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The transmitter functions may sound to indicate locking, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Memory...
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...outside of the door handles. if the vehicle has this feature, press to sound the panic alarm. If the lock/unlock button is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, there will be buttons on the driver door handle will unlock. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Similar Pressing the... lock/unlock button will cause all passenger doors will unlock the driver door. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to operate the remote start feature. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is pressed again within 1 m (3 ft) of...
...outside of the door handles. if the vehicle has this feature, press to sound the panic alarm. If the lock/unlock button is started. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, there will be buttons on the driver door handle will unlock. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Similar Pressing the... lock/unlock button will cause all passenger doors will unlock the driver door. Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to operate the remote start feature. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is pressed again within 1 m (3 ft) of...
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... Only RKE transmitters programmed to open . The vehicle can have up on . To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization . Keyless Trunk Opening Lift up to eight transmitters matched to the vehicle when there is lost or stolen transmitters no longer...
... Only RKE transmitters programmed to open . The vehicle can have up on . To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization . Keyless Trunk Opening Lift up to eight transmitters matched to the vehicle when there is lost or stolen transmitters no longer...
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This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to program the next transmitter. 5. The DIC display should now show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 3. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3-5. This feature is ready to complete. Insert the...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. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K.
This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to program the next transmitter. 5. The DIC display should now show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 3. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3-5. This feature is ready to complete. Insert the...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. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K.
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... setting during remote start feature: 1. See "Remote Start Heated Seats" and "Remote Start Cooled Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on during a remote start the vehicle has been received. Laws in ON/ RUN (key access) or ON/RUN/ START (keyless access). For example, some local communities may come on cold ambient conditions. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using remote start based on...
... setting during remote start feature: 1. See "Remote Start Heated Seats" and "Remote Start Cooled Seats" under Vehicle Personalization on during a remote start the vehicle has been received. Laws in ON/ RUN (key access) or ON/RUN/ START (keyless access). For example, some local communities may come on cold ambient conditions. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using remote start based on...
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...suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. . . . . . . Unlocked doors can easily open the doors and fall out of two remote starts or remote start procedure can be locked whenever the vehicle is not in any of the vehicle in the vehicle (keyless access). Passengers, especially children, can be... is in the ignition (key access) or the ignition is increased if the doors are on the hazard warning flashers. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start will not operate if: . { WARNING . There is not closed. Young children who get out. Lock the doors to get into...
...suffer permanent injuries or even death from happening. . . . . . . Unlocked doors can easily open the doors and fall out of two remote starts or remote start procedure can be locked whenever the vehicle is not in any of the vehicle in the vehicle (keyless access). Passengers, especially children, can be... is in the ignition (key access) or the ignition is increased if the doors are on the hazard warning flashers. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start will not operate if: . { WARNING . There is not closed. Young children who get out. Lock the doors to get into...
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...Personalization on . With each press of an unoccupied seat may take longer to ventilate the seat. The passenger seat may be on. Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are enabled in the ... a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. During a remote start unless they are near the infotainment system on during a remote start , the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on . The air is started. 3-9 The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights on the button do ...
...Personalization on . With each press of an unoccupied seat may take longer to ventilate the seat. The passenger seat may be on. Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats Heated and Ventilated Seat Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar If available, the buttons are enabled in the ... a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. During a remote start unless they are near the infotainment system on during a remote start , the heated or ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned on . The air is started. 3-9 The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights on the button do ...
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...-facing child seat; a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. { WARNING A child in the front. When the system check is so great, if the airbag inflates. This is because the risk to ...a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. If you use remote start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check. No other airbag is in a booster seat; A child in a forward-...
...-facing child seat; a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. { WARNING A child in the front. When the system check is so great, if the airbag inflates. This is because the risk to ...a rear-facing child seat in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. If you use remote start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check. No other airbag is in a booster seat; A child in a forward-...
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...front outboard passenger frontal airbag is working. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Then, after several seconds as a check to start , if equipped, to show the light is allowed to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. See your ...to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. Charging System Light When the vehicle is lit on , or if there are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, you are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the airbag system. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...
...front outboard passenger frontal airbag is working. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. Then, after several seconds as a check to start , if equipped, to show the light is allowed to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. See your ...to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. Charging System Light When the vehicle is lit on , or if there are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, you are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the airbag system. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...
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.... The auto heated seats can be available: ... Auto Fan Speed Air Quality Sensor Auto Heated Seats Air Conditioning Mode Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Remote Start Cooled Seats Auto Defog Auto Rear Defog Climate and Air Quality Comfort and Convenience Collision/Detection Systems Language Lighting Power Door ...Locks Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Return to the last menu. Press / BACK to move to confirm the selection. Air Quality Sensor This will allow...
.... The auto heated seats can be available: ... Auto Fan Speed Air Quality Sensor Auto Heated Seats Air Conditioning Mode Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Remote Start Cooled Seats Auto Defog Auto Rear Defog Climate and Air Quality Comfort and Convenience Collision/Detection Systems Language Lighting Power Door ...Locks Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Return to the last menu. Press / BACK to move to confirm the selection. Air Quality Sensor This will allow...
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... equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the cooled seats on when using remote start . Press SELECT when Remote Start Auto Heated Seats is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to confirm the selection. Remote Start Cooled Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats ...selection. Press / BACK to move to open the menu. Press / BACK to move to highlight On or Off. Press SELECT when Remote Start Cooled Seats is highlighted. Auto Defog This will be on the rear defogger when it is highlighted to the last menu. Turn the Multifunction...
... equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the cooled seats on when using remote start . Press SELECT when Remote Start Auto Heated Seats is highlighted. Turn the Multifunction knob to confirm the selection. Remote Start Cooled Seats If equipped and turned on, this feature will turn the heated seats ...selection. Press / BACK to move to open the menu. Press / BACK to move to highlight On or Off. Press SELECT when Remote Start Cooled Seats is highlighted. Auto Defog This will be on the rear defogger when it is highlighted to the last menu. Turn the Multifunction...
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... rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside air will only run during a remote start and the feature is on and help prevent fogging. Climate Controls When the indicator light is on, air is about 4°C (40°F) and below...
... rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside air will only run during a remote start and the feature is on and help prevent fogging. Climate Controls When the indicator light is on, air is about 4°C (40°F) and below...
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.... To close the vent, move the thumbwheel to l. Do not cover the sensor; The rear defog may come on during remote start based on during a remote start feature, the climate control system may block air flow. Air Vents Use the louvers located on top of the vehicle. To ...and air delivery mode for best comfort. The climate control system uses the sensor information to keep the eAssist battery and control system cool. Remote Start Climate Control Operation (If Equipped): For vehicles with eAssist, there is a battery cooling air vent located on page 1‑8. otherwise the automatic...
.... To close the vent, move the thumbwheel to l. Do not cover the sensor; The rear defog may come on during remote start based on during a remote start feature, the climate control system may block air flow. Air Vents Use the louvers located on top of the vehicle. To ...and air delivery mode for best comfort. The climate control system uses the sensor information to keep the eAssist battery and control system cool. Remote Start Climate Control Operation (If Equipped): For vehicles with eAssist, there is a battery cooling air vent located on page 1‑8. otherwise the automatic...
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i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Remote Start ...2-8 Security ...2-12 Towing ...10-90 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...10-79 Tire Pressure ...10-49 Ventilation, Air ...8-6 Visors ...2-19 Voltage ...-34 Trunk ...2-11 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-33 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-40 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-59 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Operation ...5-48 Programming ...5-45 Using This Manual ...iii W Warning Brake System Light ...5-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Warnings ...iii Cautions and Danger...
i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Remote Start ...2-8 Security ...2-12 Towing ...10-90 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...10-79 Tire Pressure ...10-49 Ventilation, Air ...8-6 Visors ...2-19 Voltage ...-34 Trunk ...2-11 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-33 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-40 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-59 Universal Remote System ...5-45 Operation ...5-48 Programming ...5-45 Using This Manual ...iii W Warning Brake System Light ...5-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Warnings ...iii Cautions and Danger...