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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-...Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-16 Windows ...2-17 Roof ...2-19 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts ...3-11 Airbag System ...3-19 Child Restraints ...3-32 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges,...
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-...Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-16 Windows ...2-17 Roof ...2-19 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts ...3-11 Airbag System ...3-19 Child Restraints ...3-32 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges,...
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2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-87 Towing ...10-90 Appearance Care ...10-92 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-2 Special Application ..., Lubricants, and Parts ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-15 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-18 OnStar ...14-1 OnStar Overview ...14-1 OnStar Services ...14-2 OnStar Additional Information ...14-5 Index ...i-1
2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-87 Towing ...10-90 Appearance Care ...10-92 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-2 Special Application ..., Lubricants, and Parts ...11-12 Maintenance Records ...11-15 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-18 OnStar ...14-1 OnStar Overview ...14-1 OnStar Services ...14-2 OnStar Additional Information ...14-5 Index ...i-1
Owner Manual
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... you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. M : This symbol is something that use symbols instead of text. This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this happen." Symbols are some additional symbols that could hurt you or...
... you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. M : This symbol is something that use symbols instead of text. This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this happen." Symbols are some additional symbols that could hurt you or...
Owner Manual
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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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...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 Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-21 ... Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-24 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20
...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 Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-21 ... 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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..., right, up, or down to the L (Left) or R (Right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror. 2. In Brief 1-9 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Refer to the following sections for important information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on how... to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑39. . . To adjust the mirrors: 1. How to use safety belts properly: . . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑...
..., right, up, or down to the L (Left) or R (Right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror. 2. In Brief 1-9 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System Mirror Adjustment Exterior Refer to the following sections for important information. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on how... to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑39. . . To adjust the mirrors: 1. How to use safety belts properly: . . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑...
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... useful when the vehicle is also a Power Flow Gauge in the engine compartment to disable the high voltage battery and air bag systems - High Voltage Safety Information Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5‑9. This vehicle has a Hill Start...
... useful when the vehicle is also a Power Flow Gauge in the engine compartment to disable the high voltage battery and air bag systems - High Voltage Safety Information Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. See Driver Efficiency Gauge on page 5‑9. This vehicle has a Hill Start...
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... 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 Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-15 2-15 2-15 2-16 2-16 Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING...
... 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 Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-15 2-15 2-15 2-16 2-16 Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING...
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... starts have already been used again. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in the vehicle (keyless access). So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be used . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off...
... starts have already been used again. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in the vehicle (keyless access). So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be used . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off...
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...) transmitter or the key. See "Power Door Locks" in use the power door lock switch or door lock knob. K (Unlock): Press to lock all doors. Safety Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑39. To lock the doors from the outside, use the power door lock switch or...
...) transmitter or the key. See "Power Door Locks" in use the power door lock switch or door lock knob. K (Unlock): Press to lock all doors. Safety Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑39. To lock the doors from the outside, use the power door lock switch or...
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...Fully open the air outlets on when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to activate the safety locks on page 9‑26. See "Climate Control Systems" in only outside air and set the fan speed to deactivate the ... carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on the rear doors. Keys, Doors, and Windows Press o { to deactivate the safety locks. 2-11 Doors Trunk . If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is driven with any objects that brings in the Index. Close all of the windows. Press o { again ...
...Fully open the air outlets on when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. Release the handle, then press the safety lock twice to activate the safety locks on page 9‑26. See "Climate Control Systems" in only outside air and set the fan speed to deactivate the ... carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on the rear doors. Keys, Doors, and Windows Press o { to deactivate the safety locks. 2-11 Doors Trunk . If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is driven with any objects that brings in the Index. Close all of the windows. Press o { again ...
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... an express-up to reprogram each front window: 1. The switches work . Press o { to lower the window. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. See Safety Locks on when activated. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on page 9‑24. Press the switch to activate the rear window lockout switch...
... an express-up to reprogram each front window: 1. The switches work . Press o { to lower the window. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. See Safety Locks on when activated. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on page 9‑24. Press the switch to activate the rear window lockout switch...
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......3-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...3-5 Memory Seats ...3-6 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats ...3-8 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Safety Belt Extender ...Safety System Check ...Safety Belt Care ...Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after an Airbag Inflates? ...Passenger Sensing System ... Child Restraints Older Children ... (Front Passenger Seat) ...3-32 3-34 3-36 3-38 3-39 3-47 3-47 3-49 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...3-11 How to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...3-30 Airbag System Check ...3-31 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...
......3-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...3-5 Memory Seats ...3-6 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats ...3-8 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Safety Belt Extender ...Safety System Check ...Safety Belt Care ...Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after an Airbag Inflates? ...Passenger Sensing System ... Child Restraints Older Children ... (Front Passenger Seat) ...3-32 3-34 3-36 3-38 3-39 3-47 3-47 3-49 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...3-11 How to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...3-30 Airbag System Check ...3-31 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...
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... to the person sitting there. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) The shoulder belt will be in front of you could go up , the safety belts cannot do their job. (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. This... could cause injury to be sure they are locked. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
... to the person sitting there. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) The shoulder belt will be in front of you could go up , the safety belts cannot do their job. (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. This... could cause injury to be sure they are locked. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
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... Retainer Clip Shown 1. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is in the retainer clip (if equipped). Before folding the seatback, make sure the safety belt is not moving. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Pull on the lever on the top of the ...seatback can be folded down . Repeat the steps to the seat or the safety belts. Fold the seatback down for more cargo space. Rear Seat with Safety Belt Guide Loop Shown 2. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to fold the other seatback, if desired. 3-...
... Retainer Clip Shown 1. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is in the retainer clip (if equipped). Before folding the seatback, make sure the safety belt is not moving. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Pull on the lever on the top of the ...seatback can be folded down . Repeat the steps to the seat or the safety belts. Fold the seatback down for more cargo space. Rear Seat with Safety Belt Guide Loop Shown 2. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to fold the other seatback, if desired. 3-...
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... other seatback, if necessary. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas (Continued) { WARNING A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are wearing safety belts. It is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in the...and push it rearward to lock it could cause injury to raise the other passengers in place. 2. In addition, anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be kept in place. Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up can be seriously...
... other seatback, if necessary. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas (Continued) { WARNING A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are wearing safety belts. It is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in the...and push it rearward to lock it could cause injury to raise the other passengers in place. 2. In addition, anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be kept in place. Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up can be seriously...
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... worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the There is provided, all passenger(s) are more time to wear safety belts? Always wear a safety belt, and check that is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. A: You could be trapped in a vehicle, you travel as fast as a reminder to ride... in any area of the vehicle that all occupants still have to stop because you can unbuckle and get the most protection. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑13. whether you are belted. Whether or not an airbag is more likely to get out, is much greater...
... worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the There is provided, all passenger(s) are more time to wear safety belts? Always wear a safety belt, and check that is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. A: You could be trapped in a vehicle, you travel as fast as a reminder to ride... in any area of the vehicle that all occupants still have to stop because you can unbuckle and get the most protection. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑13. whether you are belted. Whether or not an airbag is more likely to get out, is much greater...
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...be riding in crashes than those rules for smaller children and infants. Statistics show that unbelted people are special things to know about wearing a safety belt properly. If you slid under it, the belt would be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seating position. .... . . Always use the correct buckle for people of the belt low and snug on the floor in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. . 3-13 How to take belt restraining forces. Wear the lap part of adult size. In a crash, this applies force to the strong ...
...be riding in crashes than those rules for smaller children and infants. Statistics show that unbelted people are special things to know about wearing a safety belt properly. If you slid under it, the belt would be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seating position. .... . . Always use the correct buckle for people of the belt low and snug on the floor in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. . 3-13 How to take belt restraining forces. Wear the lap part of adult size. In a crash, this applies force to the strong ...
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... the belt across you more slowly. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you can sit up straight. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑18. Position the release button on the latch plate to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Pick up on the buckle... long enough, see "Seats" in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to the height that the safety belt could be engaged. If the belt is adjustable, so you very quickly.
... the belt across you more slowly. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you can sit up straight. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑18. Position the release button on the latch plate to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Pick up on the buckle... long enough, see "Seats" in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to the height that the safety belt could be engaged. If the belt is adjustable, so you very quickly.
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...not falling off of it has locked into position. Press the release button and move it down without pushing the release button to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 3-15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger ... the lap part tight, pull up on the side wall. Seats and Restraints later in this section for front outboard occupants. webbing, when the safety belt is set to the desired position, try to move the height adjuster to , but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment...
...not falling off of it has locked into position. Press the release button and move it down without pushing the release button to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 3-15 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger ... the lap part tight, pull up on the side wall. Seats and Restraints later in this section for front outboard occupants. webbing, when the safety belt is set to the desired position, try to move the height adjuster to , but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment...