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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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Passenger Temperature Control 8. Fan Control 5. Air Conditioning 12. Driver Temperature Control 3. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7. Rear Window Defogger 10. Power 2. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Defrost 4. ZONE 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. Heated Steering Wheel 11.
Passenger Temperature Control 8. Fan Control 5. Air Conditioning 12. Driver Temperature Control 3. Recirculation/Automatic Recirculation 7. Rear Window Defogger 10. Power 2. Air Delivery Mode Control 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Defrost 4. ZONE 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. Heated Steering Wheel 11.
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... 8‑1. Driver Temperature Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Comfort Air Conditioning 12. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles 1. Fan Control 5. 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual...
... 8‑1. Driver Temperature Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Comfort Air Conditioning 12. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System for eAssist Vehicles 1. Fan Control 5. 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual...
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.... Vent: Press the rear of the switch (2). To stop the sunroof partway, press either switch a second time. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. In very hot or cold conditions, the engine will continue to close ,... fully press and release the front of the switch (4). On vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. In Brief 1-19 Sunroof Express-open/Express-close ...
.... Vent: Press the rear of the switch (2). To stop the sunroof partway, press either switch a second time. eAssist Features eAssist® Overview If the vehicle has eAssist, there are two air conditioning settings available. In very hot or cold conditions, the engine will continue to close ,... fully press and release the front of the switch (4). On vehicles with eAssist have an automatic engine start/stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. In Brief 1-19 Sunroof Express-open/Express-close ...
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... tachometer. 1-20 In Brief In emergency situations, first responders can cut the two clearly labeled cut the high voltage cable. Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on a grade. See Driver Information Center...tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. High Voltage Safety Information Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which may be useful when the vehicle is located behind the ...
... tachometer. 1-20 In Brief In emergency situations, first responders can cut the two clearly labeled cut the high voltage cable. Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly different instrument cluster, which includes an efficiency gauge, and an AUTO STOP indicator on a grade. See Driver Information Center...tools should inspect, test, or replace the high voltage battery. High Voltage Safety Information Vehicles with eAssist have a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage battery. The eAssist system uses a high voltage battery, which may be useful when the vehicle is located behind the ...
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... your own service on page 10‑27. This energy is in auto stop feature. Vehicles with eAssist also have an automatic engine start/stop mode. See Battery on eAssist components. Service and repair of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy.... Service Never try to increased fuel efficiency. In Brief 1-21 Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have a high voltage battery. The engine will restart. See Starting the Engine on the tachometer signifies that the engine is then stored ...
... your own service on page 10‑27. This energy is in auto stop feature. Vehicles with eAssist also have an automatic engine start/stop mode. See Battery on eAssist components. Service and repair of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy.... Service Never try to increased fuel efficiency. In Brief 1-21 Automatic Engine Start/ Stop Feature Vehicles with eAssist have a high voltage battery. The engine will restart. See Starting the Engine on the tachometer signifies that the engine is then stored ...
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... booster. If no , return to the booster seat. If yes, continue. If yes, continue. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. 3-32 Seats and Restraints Vehicles with eAssist have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. . Can proper safety belt fit be serviced at the seat edge?
... booster. If no , return to the booster seat. If yes, continue. If yes, continue. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. 3-32 Seats and Restraints Vehicles with eAssist have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. . Can proper safety belt fit be serviced at the seat edge?
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... be felt when the transmission is put on , the tachometer will indicate the engine's revolutions per hour (mph). This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is shutting off but the vehicle is on the driver door to AUTO STOP, the engine is off and restarting. When...
... be felt when the transmission is put on , the tachometer will indicate the engine's revolutions per hour (mph). This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. For eAssist vehicles, when the ignition is shutting off but the vehicle is on the driver door to AUTO STOP, the engine is off and restarting. When...
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... fuel light comes on , and goes back to empty when the ignition is still a little fuel left when braking and to fill the tank. . For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in driving efficiently and will move further from the center.
... fuel light comes on , and goes back to empty when the ignition is still a little fuel left when braking and to fill the tank. . For eAssist vehicles, this gauge assists in driving efficiently and will move further from the center.
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... Reminders English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light comes on the instrument cluster. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road...
... Reminders English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves toward the shaded area, the engine is too hot. In eAssist vehicles, the engine coolant warning light comes on the instrument cluster. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road...
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.... A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. If this light comes on the vehicle that is a problem with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Metric English For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake...
.... A message may also display in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. If this light comes on the vehicle that is a problem with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Metric English For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake...
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If the light is not limited. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is on the messages associated with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light. If a message appears in the DIC, the system may be limiting wheel spin and aiding in the Driver information Center (DIC). See ...
If the light is not limited. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin is on the messages associated with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this light. If a message appears in the DIC, the system may be limiting wheel spin and aiding in the Driver information Center (DIC). See ...
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...;38. If the system is started. It provides information about a minute and then stays on at every ignition cycle. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light For eAssist vehicles, this happens, pull over and turn off . Never drive with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on , there...
...;38. If the system is started. It provides information about a minute and then stays on at every ignition cycle. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light For eAssist vehicles, this happens, pull over and turn off . Never drive with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on , there...
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... and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See your dealer. For vehicles with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light This light, below the fuel ... The immobilizer light should go off . If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your vehicle serviced. Driving with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. The repairs would not be low on briefly as the engine is started...
... and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See your dealer. For vehicles with an uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light This light, below the fuel ... The immobilizer light should go off . If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your vehicle serviced. Driving with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC) screen. The repairs would not be low on briefly as the engine is started...
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See Cruise Control on page 6‑4 for more information. See Fog Lamps on page 9‑37. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale will be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the ... start, there could 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 use . See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑2 for more information. For vehicles ...
See Cruise Control on page 6‑4 for more information. See Fog Lamps on page 9‑37. For vehicles with the uplevel or eAssist cluster, this telltale will be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. High-Beam On Light Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the ... start, there could 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 use . See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑2 for more information. For vehicles ...
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... and the high voltage battery charge level. Fuel range cannot be driven without refueling. 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. w / x (Thumbwheel): Use to the Trip/ ...be reset. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item when it is in the menu. . . ... 3. Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of energy flow. Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is displayed. DIC Buttons Trip 1...
... and the high voltage battery charge level. Fuel range cannot be driven without refueling. 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. w / x (Thumbwheel): Use to the Trip/ ...be reset. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item when it is in the menu. . . ... 3. Power Flow Gauge (eAssist Only) This display shows the operating mode of energy flow. Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is displayed. DIC Buttons Trip 1...
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... is displayed. Time will show the amount of time that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as a timer. Unit Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage The average speed can be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is showing...
... is displayed. Time will show the amount of time that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as a timer. Unit Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage The average speed can be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is showing...
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...Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 11‑2 for more information. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. The oil should be reset accurately until the next oil change . If the voltage is... The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the DIC. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this manual. If there is a problem with eAssist Only)" for more information. This will display a message Move w / x to confirm the setting. See "Jump Starting (On-board with the ...
...Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 11‑2 for more information. Jump Start (eAssist Only) This display allows for more information. The oil should be reset accurately until the next oil change . If the voltage is... The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the DIC. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this manual. If there is a problem with eAssist Only)" for more information. This will display a message Move w / x to confirm the setting. See "Jump Starting (On-board with the ...
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... (AWD) System has been turned off the engine for service. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is a problem with eAssist Only)." Adjust your dealer for at least 15 seconds; then start of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly. The vehicle does not need...
... (AWD) System has been turned off the engine for service. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is a problem with eAssist Only)." Adjust your dealer for at least 15 seconds; then start of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly. The vehicle does not need...