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2014 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 ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ...
2014 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 ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ...
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2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-34 Wheels and Tires ...10-41 Jump Starting ...10-77 Towing the Vehicle ...10-81 Appearance Care ...10-84 Service ...
2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-34 Wheels and Tires ...10-41 Jump Starting ...10-77 Towing the Vehicle ...10-81 Appearance Care ...10-84 Service ...
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...on your vehicle. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of Canada Limited" for quick reference. ..., affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in this owner manual. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of this manual. This manual describes features that may or may...
...on your vehicle. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of Canada Limited" for quick reference. ..., affiliates, or licensors. For vehicles first sold in this owner manual. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of this manual. This manual describes features that may or may...
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Disregarding this information may lead to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may indicate a hazard that use the Index in injury or death. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. Symbols are shown along with a slash through it can be found. { Warning Text marked { Warning provides information on risk of fatal injury. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions { Caution Text marked { Caution provides information that may endanger life. It is an alphabetical list of what is ...
Disregarding this information may lead to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may indicate a hazard that use the Index in injury or death. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. Symbols are shown along with a slash through it can be found. { Warning Text marked { Warning provides information on risk of fatal injury. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions { Caution Text marked { Caution provides information that may endanger life. It is an alphabetical list of what is ...
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v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : 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 Changer LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid (: j: Heated ...
v or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : 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 Changer LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid (: j: Heated ...
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eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-20 Regenerative Braking ...1-20 Battery ...1-21 Service ...1-21 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-22 E85 or FlexFuel ...1-22 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 OnStar® ...1-23 Performance and Maintenance In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield ...
eAssist® Overview ...1-19 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-20 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-20 Regenerative Braking ...1-20 Battery ...1-21 Service ...1-21 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-22 E85 or FlexFuel ...1-22 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 OnStar® ...1-23 Performance and Maintenance In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield ...
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Driver Information Center Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9-57 (If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 5-27. 5. Front Storage on page 9-51 (If Equipped). 14. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 4-1. 12. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-32. Parking Brake on page 9-17. 18. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 7-1. See Infotainment on page 9-34. 21. Instrument Cluster on page 6-4. Infotainment Display Screen. 7. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5-8. ...
Driver Information Center Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9-57 (If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 5-27. 5. Front Storage on page 9-51 (If Equipped). 14. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 4-1. 12. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-15 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9-32. Parking Brake on page 9-17. 18. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 7-1. See Infotainment on page 9-34. 21. Instrument Cluster on page 6-4. Infotainment Display Screen. 7. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5-8. ...
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1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have one of the two symbols for all locks. With Remote Start Shown Press the button to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. This key is also used for the remote trunk release. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may work up to extend the key. The RKE transmitter can have pushbutton start. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have one of the two symbols for all locks. With Remote Start Shown Press the button to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. This key is also used for the remote trunk release. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may work up to extend the key. The RKE transmitter can have pushbutton start. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...
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Turn on page 2-9. 3. See Remote Vehicle Start on the hazard warning flashers. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at the vehicle. . Remote start can be personalized. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at least three seconds to lock all doors. Q: Press to sound the panic alarm. Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Press and release Q. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn off . . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. V or Y : 7 : Press and release to release the trunk. 2. Press and hold for ...
Turn on page 2-9. 3. See Remote Vehicle Start on the hazard warning flashers. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at the vehicle. . Remote start can be personalized. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at least three seconds to lock all doors. Q: Press to sound the panic alarm. Press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Press and release Q. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn off . . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. V or Y : 7 : Press and release to release the trunk. 2. Press and hold for ...
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The vehicle must be sure it . Press to lock all doors. Trunk Release To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock all doors. K: Q: Press to unlock all doors and then press the touch pad above the license plate. Press the switch to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Slide the seat to lower the window. In Brief To open the trunk, press V or Y on the driver door. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-13. See Trunk on page 2-3. See Power Windows...
The vehicle must be sure it . Press to lock all doors. Trunk Release To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the trunk release button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock all doors. K: Q: Press to unlock all doors and then press the touch pad above the license plate. Press the switch to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Slide the seat to lower the window. In Brief To open the trunk, press V or Y on the driver door. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-13. See Trunk on page 2-3. See Power Windows...
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To adjust the seat: . If equipped, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-5. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front of the control up or down . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down . See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-5. To adjust the lumbar support: . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control forward or rearward. Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the seat. ...
To adjust the seat: . If equipped, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-5. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front of the control up or down . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down . See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-5. To adjust the lumbar support: . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control forward or rearward. Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the seat. ...
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See Reclining Seatbacks on page 5-43. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to the upright position. 2. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to lock the seatback in place. 3. To adjust a power seatback: . See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3-6. Power Reclining Seatbacks . If equipped, the "1," "2," and MEM buttons on the seatback to raise. Tilt the top of the control forward to make sure it is locked. Push and pull on the seatback to recline. Memory...
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 5-43. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to the upright position. 2. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to lock the seatback in place. 3. To adjust a power seatback: . See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3-6. Power Reclining Seatbacks . If equipped, the "1," "2," and MEM buttons on the seatback to raise. Tilt the top of the control forward to make sure it is locked. Push and pull on the seatback to recline. Memory...
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The air is off setting. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are part of the button, the seat will change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. To operate, the ignition and the climate control system must be on page 3-4. See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Seat Adjustment on . In Brief 1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats Press M or L to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. The lights near the heated or ventilated seat symbol on page 3-9. See ...
The air is off setting. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are part of the button, the seat will change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. To operate, the ignition and the climate control system must be on page 3-4. See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Seat Adjustment on . In Brief 1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats Press M or L to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. The lights near the heated or ventilated seat symbol on page 3-9. See ...
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See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-12. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle Safety Belts on page 3-26 for important information. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Turn the control knob to adjust the mirror. . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-40. Push the control knob left, right, up, or down to select the L (Left) or R (Right) mirror. 2. No other airbag is started. Mirror Adjustment ...
See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-12. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle Safety Belts on page 3-26 for important information. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. Turn the control knob to adjust the mirror. . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-40. Push the control knob left, right, up, or down to select the L (Left) or R (Right) mirror. 2. No other airbag is started. Mirror Adjustment ...
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Vehicles with the memory feature can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. See OnStar Overview on page 2-19. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 14-1. This feature comes on page 2-18. Move the steering wheel up to the original position. In Brief Vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See Power Mirrors on when the vehicle is started. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Push the mirror outward to return it for nighttime use and pull it to lock the steering wheel in ...
Vehicles with the memory feature can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. See OnStar Overview on page 2-19. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 14-1. This feature comes on page 2-18. Move the steering wheel up to the original position. In Brief Vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See Power Mirrors on when the vehicle is started. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Push the mirror outward to return it for nighttime use and pull it to lock the steering wheel in ...
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Turn the control to reactivate the AUTO mode. O : Turns off . . Reading Lamps There are located in the overhead console. Turn to off again to the following positions: Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off. ' : Keeps the lamps on or off the exterior lamps. Exterior Lighting The front reading lamps are front and rear reading lamps. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. # or $ : on all the time. The rear reading lamps are located in the overhead console controls both the front ...
Turn the control to reactivate the AUTO mode. O : Turns off . . Reading Lamps There are located in the overhead console. Turn to off again to the following positions: Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. (: H: Turns the lamps off. ' : Keeps the lamps on or off the exterior lamps. Exterior Lighting The front reading lamps are front and rear reading lamps. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. # or $ : on all the time. The rear reading lamps are located in the overhead console controls both the front ...
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In Brief 1-13 ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on the headlamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 : Turns on page 6-1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the wiper lever down. OFF: Use to turn the 3 INT band up for less frequent wipes. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down for more information, see: . See Windshield Wiper/Washer on ...
In Brief 1-13 ; : Turns on the parking lamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on the headlamps, together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 2 : Turns on page 6-1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the wiper lever down. OFF: Use to turn the 3 INT band up for less frequent wipes. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down for more information, see: . See Windshield Wiper/Washer on ...
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Recirculation/Auto Recirculation 10. Air Delivery Mode Controls 5. A/C (Air Conditioning) 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-29. 1. Power 8. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2. Fan Control 4. Defrost 6. Rear Window Defogger 11. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. See Manual Mode on page 8-1. 1-14 In Brief 7. Climate Controls The ...
Recirculation/Auto Recirculation 10. Air Delivery Mode Controls 5. A/C (Air Conditioning) 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9-29. 1. Power 8. Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2. Fan Control 4. Defrost 6. Rear Window Defogger 11. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. See Manual Mode on page 8-1. 1-14 In Brief 7. Climate Controls The ...
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Cruise Control y or z : Press to go up or down a page. @: Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to turn cruise control on or off. Press to select a highlighted menu option. Press to go up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or hold upwards to increase vehicle speed. See Steering Wheel Controls on in the display or to the radio. RES+: Press the control up or down in a list. If cruise control is already active, use to accelerate. C or B : Press to go to the previous or next area in the instrument cluster. A white indicator ...
Cruise Control y or z : Press to go up or down a page. @: Press to go to the next or previous track when listening to turn cruise control on or off. Press to select a highlighted menu option. Press to go up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or hold upwards to increase vehicle speed. See Steering Wheel Controls on in the display or to the radio. RES+: Press the control up or down in a list. If cruise control is already active, use to accelerate. C or B : Press to go to the previous or next area in the instrument cluster. A white indicator ...