Page 1 LaCrosse Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... . 2 In Brief ......5 Keys, Doors, and Windows .
Page 3: Introduction
GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the Keep this manual in the vehicle for BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE Danger, Warning, and quick reference.
Page 4 Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light Danger safety symbol which means Do : Air Conditioning Not, Do not do this, or Do not let Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen. : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result : Audio Steering Wheel Controls...
Page 5 Introduction : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Under Pressure : Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 6: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Infotainment System ... 18 Traction Control/Electronic Steering Wheel Controls ..18 Stability Control ....23 Cruise Control .
Page 7: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 8 In Brief 1. Air Vents 0 159. Parking Assist Button. See 17. Cruise Control 0 191 (If Driver Assistance Equipped). 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 147. Systems 0 201. Adaptive Cruise Control 0 193 Fog Lamps 0 150. SPORT Button (If Equipped). (If Equipped).
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at (RKE) System Information least three seconds to sound the The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) panic alarm. Press again to cancel This section provides a brief transmitter may work up to 60 m the panic alarm.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start, do one of The power door lock controls are on the following: the front door panels. : Press to unlock all doors. Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.
Page 11: Windows
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Power Seats Four-Way Shown, Two-Way Similar Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to To adjust the lumbar support, To adjust the seat: raise it. if equipped: Move the seat forward or See Power Windows 0 45.
Page 12: Memory Features
In Brief Massage Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features If equipped, the ignition must be on Power Reclining Seatbacks to use the massage feature. If equipped, the SET, 1, 2, and Tilt the top of the control (Exit) buttons on the driver door are rearward to recline.
Page 13: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief When Easy Exit Options is enabled Heated and Ventilated Press , if equipped, to in the personalization menu, the Seats ventilate the driver or passenger feature automatically recalls the seat. A ventilated seat has a fan current driver s previously stored that pulls or pushes air through the exit position when exiting the seat.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief See Head Restraints 0 50 and Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks 0 52. System Exterior Safety Belts The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.
Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief Manual Folding Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Mirror closer or away from you. The outside mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when If equipped, automatic dimming 4. Pull the lever up to lock the going through an automatic car reduces the glare of the headlamps steering wheel in place.
Page 16: Interior Lighting
In Brief Interior Lighting ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps. The rear reading lamps are over the rear passenger doors. Press the lamp lenses to turn the rear reading lamps on or off.
Page 17: Exterior Lighting
In Brief Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: Exterior Lamp Controls 0 147. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 148. Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Use for intermittent wipes. To adjust wipe frequency, turn the band The exterior lamp control is on the up for more frequent wipes or down instrument panel to the left of the...
Page 18: Climate Controls
In Brief Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1. Outside Temperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 3. Fan Control Climate Control Buttons 4.
Page 19: Transmission
In Brief Transmission Vehicle Features Cruise Control Tap Shift Infotainment System If equipped, Tap Shift allows you to See the infotainment manual for shift an automatic transmission information on the radio, audio similar to a manual transmission. To players, phone, navigation system, use the Tap Shift feature: and voice or speech recognition.
Page 20: Driver Information
In Brief Forward Automatic : Press to disengage cruise : Press to open control without erasing the set application menus on the left. Press Braking (FAB) speed from memory. to open interaction menus on the If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise right.
Page 21: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)
In Brief FPB provides a red flashing alert on Lane Change Alert (LCA) Rear Cross Traffic Alert the windshield and rapidly beeps or (RCTA) System If equipped, the LCA system is a pulses the driver seat. FPB can lane-changing aid that assists provide a boost to braking or If equipped, the RCTA system uses drivers with avoiding lane change...
Page 22: Automatic Parking
In Brief See Assistance Systems for Parking Power Outlets The outlet is powered when the or Backing 0 202. ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver Automatic Parking door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Assist (APA) Accessory Power (RAP) 0 177.
Page 23: Sunroof
In Brief Read the instructions completely On vehicles with a sunroof, the Vent : Press (1) to vent the before attempting to program the switches are on the overhead sunroof. Press (1) to close the Universal Remote system. Because console. sunroof vent.
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief Performance and The low tire pressure warning light Press and release to turn on may come on in cool weather when both systems. Maintenance the vehicle is first started, and then See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Stability Control 0 189.
Page 25: E85 Or Flexfuel
In Brief E85 or FlexFuel Resetting the Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel Economy 1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel, Driving habits can affect fuel display REMAINING OIL LIFE mileage. Here are some driving tips on the DIC.
Page 26: Roadside Assistance
In Brief Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Buick owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 315.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Folding Mirrors ....43 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ....43 Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror .
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If it becomes difficult to turn the key If the transmitter is still not in a vehicle lock, inspect the key working correctly, see your blade for debris. Periodically clean dealer or a qualified technician with a brush or pick. for service.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows : Press to unlock the driver door. Press and hold for at least Press again within five seconds to three seconds to sound the panic unlock all doors. The RKE alarm. The horn sounds and the transmitter can be programmed to turn signals flash until is pressed...
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access can be Pressing the lock/unlock button will Passive Locking programmed to unlock all doors on cause all doors to lock if any of the With Keyless Access the vehicle will the first unlock/lock button press following occur: lock several seconds after all doors from the driver door.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to 2. Remove the key lock cylinder until on the interior door is cap on the driver door handle. the Vehicle pressed, or until the vehicle is See Door Locks 0 35. turned on. Only RKE transmitters programmed 3.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. must be off and all of the vehicle. Remaining transmitters When the transmitter is transmitters you wish to program can be relearned during the learned, the DIC will show that must be with you. next steps.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows 7. Remove the transmitter from Caution the transmitter pocket and press When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on To program additional the transmitter. Static from your transmitters, repeat Steps 4 6. body could damage the When all additional transmitters transmitter.
Page 34: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature:...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows engine is running. The doors The remote start can only be Conditions in Which Remote Start will be locked and the climate extended once. Will Not Work control system may come on. When the remote start is extended, The remote start will not operate if: Start the engine to drive the vehicle.
Page 36: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks door handle to open. See Keyless Warning (Continued) Access Operation in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Warning Outsiders can easily enter Operation 0 27. through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be when slowing or stopping Key Cylinder Access dangerous.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. : Press to unlock the doors. 2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the : Press to lock the doors. back of the cap (7) between the seal (4) and the metal The indicator light in the switch will...
Page 38: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows To unlock the doors: This can be manually overridden by When is pressed on the power pressing and holding on the door lock switch while the door is Press on the power door lock open, a chime will sound three power door lock switch for at least switch.
Page 39: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Safety Locks To open a rear door when the safety Doors lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating Trunk the inside handle, by pressing the power door lock switch, Warning or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Exhaust gases can enter the transmitter.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Trunk Release To open the trunk, press Warning (Continued) Handle the driver door when the vehicle is off or in P (Park). highest setting. See Climate Control Systems To open the trunk from outside in the Index. the vehicle, press twice If the vehicle has a power...
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with a power trunk, the Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured emergency trunk release handle will during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent power open the trunk. Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. features;...
Page 42: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle alarm system will not Unlock the vehicle using the Immobilizer arm if the doors are locked with Keyless Access system, See Radio Frequency the key. if equipped. Statement 0 321. If the driver door is opened without Start the vehicle.
Page 43: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows The system has one or more If the vehicle does not start with the Exterior Mirrors transmitters matched to an other transmitter or when the immobilizer control unit in the transmitter is in the transmitter Convex Mirrors vehicle.
Page 44: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Turn Signal Indicator Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have a turn signal If equipped with heated mirrors: indicator lamp built into the mirror : The rear window defogger also housing. The turn signal lamp heats the outside mirrors.
Page 45: Reverse Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows If equipped with memory seats, the Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 46: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows pulsing sound when either rear Rear Window Lockout window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Operation or ice could cause the window to Programming the Power auto-reverse. The window will Windows operate as normal after the object or Programming may be necessary if condition is removed. the vehicle's battery has been Obstacle Detection Override disconnected or discharged.
Page 48: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Rear Window Sunshade Roof Sunroof Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend If equipped, the rear window along the rod.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows The ignition must be on, in ACC/ Power Sunshade Switch (Sunroof) ACCESSORY, or Retained Open/Close : Press (3) to open Accessory Power (RAP) must be the front sunshade. Press (3) to active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 177. close the front sunshade.
Page 50: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing LATCH System Parts Parts after a Crash ... 64 After a Crash ....90 Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With Airbag System...
Page 51: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 52: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints The height of the head restraint can Always adjust the head restraint so Front Seats be adjusted. Pull the head restraint that the top of the restraint is at the up to raise it. Try to move the head same height as the top of the Power Seat Adjustment restraint to make sure that it is...
Page 53: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
Page 54: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control Storing Memory Positions Warning (Continued) rearward to recline. To store positions to the 1 and 2 Tilt the top of the control forward buttons: The lap belt could go up over to raise.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Obstructions If the vehicle s driver has changed, 1, 2, or before the stored in some vehicles the Driver ID may positions are reached stops the If something has blocked the driver be displayed for the next few recall.
Page 56: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated The heated or ventilated seat Press , if equipped, to indicator lights do not turn on during Front Seats ventilate the driver or passenger a remote start. seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the The temperature performance of an seat.
Page 57: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints If equipped, press the massage Rear Seats seat; for example, if a child entered button to use the massage feature. the vehicle through the rear door To stop massage, press this button and left the vehicle without the Rear Seat Reminder again.
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward until it latches into place.
Page 59: Rear Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Armrest Safety Belts This section describes how to use safety belts properly, and some things not to do. Warning Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much 3.
Page 60: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.
Page 61: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap All seating positions in the vehicle unbelted people are hurt more often belt.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Engaging the child restraint Position the release button on locking feature in the front the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing if necessary. system. See Passenger 4.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger seating...
Page 64: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints moderate to severe frontal, near shoulder belt, the comfort guide A pregnant woman should wear a frontal, or rear crash if the threshold positions the shoulder belt away lap-shoulder belt, and the lap conditions for pretensioner from the neck and head. portion should be worn as low as activation are met.
Page 65: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints safety belt. For more information, Replacing Safety Belt Warning see the instruction sheet that comes System Parts after a with the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belt Crash webbing. It may severely weaken Safety System Check the webbing.
Page 66: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints New parts and repairs may be Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word necessary even if the safety belt AIRBAG on the trim or on a label The vehicle has the following system was not being used at the near the deployment opening.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things Warning Warning to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 68: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The driver knee airbag is below the Side Similar steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the The driver and front outboard The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box.
Page 69: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints predict how severe a crash is likely Warning (Continued) to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an electronic sensors that help the airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel...
Page 70: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to of the impact. In addition, these How Does an Airbag inflate during vehicle rollovers, in roof-rail airbags are designed to Restrain? rear impacts, or in many side inflate during a rollover or in a impacts.
Page 71: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of The feature may also activate, types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer without airbag inflation, after an because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent event that exceeds a predetermined not toward those airbags.
Page 72: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system also occur from the front outboard works with sensors that are part of System passenger airbag. the front outboard passenger seat The vehicle has a passenger and safety belt. The sensors are Airbags are designed to inflate designed to detect the presence of sensing system for the front...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing Warning Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag A child in a rear-facing child the front outboard passenger and knee airbag, the off indicator restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far will light and stay lit as a reminder or killed if the passenger frontal...
Page 74 Seats and Restraints wear a safety belt properly 2. Remove the child restraint from lit, turn the vehicle off. Then whether or not there is an airbag for the vehicle. slightly recline the vehicle that person. seatback and adjust the seat 3.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning from the seat, such as Adult-Sized Occupant blankets, cushions, seat If the front outboard passenger covers, seat heaters, or seat airbag is turned off for an massagers.
Page 76: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seatback may interfere with the are close to an airbag when it seat covers, seat heaters, and seat proper operation of the passenger inflates.
Page 77: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail Caution (Continued) have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels 0 269 for additional open or break the airbag diagnostic module, and airbag important information.
Page 78: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children inspected and any necessary booster. Use a booster seat with a replacements made as soon as lap-shoulder belt until the child possible.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat.
Page 80: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by every Canadian province says That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 82: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions Restraint in the Vehicle that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a Warning booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or important, so if they are not...
Page 84: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Warning Warning (Continued) Child Restraint A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go.
Page 85: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child The LATCH anchorage system can installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed be used until the combined weight instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or of the child plus the child restraint is restraint system and secure the...
Page 86 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints restraint system or infant restraint : Seating positions with two system secured in a rear seating lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 83 for additional information. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System To assist in locating the lower Warning...
Page 88 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) To reduce the risk of serious or wrapped around a child s neck. Do not fold the rear seatback fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and when the seat is occupied.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the attachments to the lower lower attachments on the anchors. If the child restraint child restraint to the lower does not have lower anchors. attachments or the desired 2.
Page 90 Seats and Restraints If the position you are Head Restraint Removal and using does not have a Reinstallation headrest or head The rear outboard head restraints restraint, or the headrest can be removed if they interfere with or head restraint has the proper installation of the child been removed, and you restraint.
Page 91: Replacing Latch System Parts
Seats and Restraints 3. Store the head restraint in the To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System trunk of the vehicle. Parts After a Crash 4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head Warning restraint before the seating position is used.
Page 92: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that through or around the restraint. forward-facing child restraints have The child restraint instructions (With the Safety Belt in a top tether, and that the tether be will show you how. the Rear Seat) attached.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 84. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 94: Front Seat)
Seats and Restraints Reinstallation under Lower Anchors Warning Warning (Continued) and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 84 for additional A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in information on installing the head restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger restraint properly.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run secure the child restraint in this the lap and shoulder portions position, follow the instructions that of the vehicle's safety belt came with the child restraint and the through or around the restraint.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of...
Page 97: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..96 Glove Box ..... 96 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders .
Page 98: Armrest Storage
Storage If equipped, there is a storage bin Additional Storage behind the cupholders in the rear Features armrest. Lift the cover to open. Center Console Storage Cargo Tie-Downs If equipped, pull down the rear seat armrest to use the cupholders. Armrest Storage Push the storage compartment lid The vehicle has two cargo...
Page 99: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net Use the convenience net in the trunk to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the net so the opening is facing up. Attach the net loops to the cargo tie-downs on the rear panel of the trunk.
Page 100: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Charging System Light ..113 Information Displays Malfunction Indicator Lamp Driver Information Controls (Check Engine Light) ..113 Center (DIC) ....121 Brake System Warning Head-Up Display (HUD) .
Page 101: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....135 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Transmission Messages ..135 Steering Wheel Vehicle Speed Messages ..136 Steering Wheel Window Messages .
Page 102: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Horn The infotainment system can be Press on the steering wheel pad operated by using the steering to sound the horn. wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment Windshield Wiper/Washer manual. Heated Steering Wheel INT : Use for intermittent wipes.
Page 103: Compass
Instruments and Controls activated. See Washer Fluid 0 240 If the windshield wiper lever is then will automatically determine when a for information on filling the moved to OFF before the driver GPS signal is restored and provide windshield washer fluid reservoir. door is opened or within 10 minutes, a heading again.
Page 104: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Inside the center console Press BACK to go to the last Caution storage. menu and save the changes or On the rear of the center return to the Home Page. Hanging heavy equipment from console. the power outlet can cause Power Outlets damage not covered by the Open the protective cover to use the...
Page 105: Wireless Charging
An indicator light on the outlet In the U.S., see my.buick.com/ not detected. comes on when in use. The light learn. comes on when the ignition is in...
Page 106: Charge Mobile Device
Instruments and Controls The operating temperature is 20 °C 2. With the mobile device screen ( 4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the facing the rear of the vehicle, charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to slowly insert the device into the 35 °C (95 °F) for the mobile device.
Page 107: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working.
Page 108: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 109 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Info App. This is where the Navigation selected Driver Information There is an interactive display area Press to select the Navigation Center (DIC) displays. See in the center of the instrument app, then press to enter the Driver Information Center cluster.
Page 110: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Odometer Info Pages : Press while Info Caution Pages is displayed to enter the Info The odometer shows how far the Pages menu and select the items to If the engine is operated with the vehicle has been driven, in either be displayed in the Info App.
Page 111: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
Page 112: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls vehicle, and turn off the engine as If the driver safety belt is buckled, soon as possible. See Engine neither the light nor the chime Overheating 0 238 for more comes on. information. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Safety Belt Reminders There is a passenger safety belt Driver Safety Belt Reminder...
Page 113: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed grocery bag, laptop, or other...
Page 114: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls problem with the lights or the The light turns off when the engine running for Key Access or in Service passenger sensing system. See is started. If it does not, have the Only Mode for Keyless Access. See your dealer for service.
Page 115 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the Poor fuel quality can cause Caution amount of cargo being hauled as inefficient engine operation and soon as possible. poor driveability, which may go Modifications to the engine, away once the engine is warmed If the light continues to flash, find a transmission, exhaust, intake, up.
Page 116: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls not used to perform an Emissions See your dealer if the vehicle will If the light comes on and stays on, Inspection/Maintenance test or to not pass or cannot be made ready there is a brake problem. service the vehicle may affect for the test.
Page 117: Service Electric Parking Brake
Instruments and Controls flashing after the parking brake is message displays in the Driver If the ABS light is the only light on, released, or while driving, there is a Information Center (DIC), see Brake the vehicle has regular brakes, but problem with the Electric Parking System Messages 0 128.
Page 118: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Instruments and Controls ® without using the turn signal in that Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light direction. The LKA light will turn amber. This light is amber and flashes as a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed.
Page 119: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Instruments and Controls Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Caution (Continued) Stability Control 0 189. ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light engine and it may not be covered Engine Coolant by the vehicle warranty. See Temperature Warning Engine Overheating 0 238. Light The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated.
Page 120: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of the engine properly. The vehicle the tires are significantly Caution could be low on oil and might have...
Page 121: Security Light
Instruments and Controls Security Light High-Beam On Light This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when the system is switching between lighting modes. See Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 0 149. Front Fog Lamp Light The security light should come on This light comes on when the briefly as the engine is started.
Page 122: Lamps On Reminder
Instruments and Controls Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster in the Info App. See Instrument Cluster This light is white when the Adaptive 0 107.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls The Average Fuel Economy display : Press to open 7. Press while an item is shows the approximate average application menus on the left. highlighted to select or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) deselect that item. Press to open interaction menus or miles per gallon (mpg).
Page 124 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range and Instantaneous as possible. See Engine Oil 0 230. Fuel Economy : The left side Fuel Economy : Displays the In addition to the engine oil life displays the best average fuel approximate distance the vehicle system monitoring the oil life, economy (AFE) that is achieved for can be driven without refueling.
Page 125: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls not engaged. When ACC has been indicates high fuel consumption. Caution engaged, the Following Distance More economical driving will keep Indicator page switches to the Gap the ball in the ECO range. If you try to use the HUD image Setting page.
Page 126: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls Some vehicle messages or alerts : Press down or lift up to center displayed in the HUD may be the HUD image. The HUD image cleared by using the steering wheel can only be adjusted up and down, controls.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls Metric Metric Metric English English English Speed View : This display gives the Audio/Phone View : This display Navigation View : This display speedometer reading (in English or includes the information in speed includes the information in speed metric units), Adaptive Cruise view along with audio/phone view along with Turn-by-Turn...
Page 128: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls If You Cannot See the HUD Vehicle Messages Image When the Ignition Is On Messages displayed on the DIC Check that: indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to Nothing is covering the correct a condition.
Page 129: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages SERVICE PARKING BRAKE Charging Messages This message is displayed when BRAKE FLUID LOW there is a problem with the Electric BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the Parking Brake. See Electric Parking brake fluid level is low.
Page 130: Cruise Control Messages
Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages FRONT RADAR BLOCKED SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE SEE OWNER MANUAL CONTROL ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET This message can occur under the This message displays when the TO XXX following conditions: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) This message displays when the needs service.
Page 131: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN conditioning compressor turns back Engine Oil Messages on. You can continue to drive the This message will display when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON vehicle. hood is open. Close the hood If this message continues to appear, This message displays when the completely.
Page 132: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP repeatedly, the vehicle should be five minutes. Press the brake pedal taken to your dealer for service as and ENGINE START/STOP to ENGINE soon as possible. restart the vehicle. This message displays if low oil NO REMOTE KEY WAS pressure levels occur.
Page 133: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages This setting disables most FAB FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED functions. See Forward Automatic CLEAN WINDSHIELD AFL (Adaptive Forward Braking (FAB) 0 208. This message displays when the Lighting) LAMPS NEED FORWARD COLLISION camera is blocked. Cleaning the SERVICE outside of the windshield behind the SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE...
Page 134: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST OFF Forward Collision Alert (FCA) vehicle is passing through an open features. Take the vehicle to your area, such as the desert, where This message displays when the dealer. there is insufficient data for Parking Assist system has been operation.
Page 135: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls Worn out or overheated clutch the system. Stop; turn off the engine Security Messages plates. for at least 15 seconds; then start THEFT ATTEMPTED the engine again. If this message Loss of fluids. still comes on, it means there is a This message displays if the vehicle If this message appears, stop when problem.
Page 136: Steering System
Instruments and Controls Steering System SERVICE KEYLESS START The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire SYSTEM Messages Pressure Light 0 118. This message is displayed if there is STEERING ASSIST IS If a tire pressure message displays, a problem with the pushbutton start REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE inflate the tires until the tire pressure...
Page 137: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls shifted out of P (Park) soon. Have SHIFT TO PARK SPEED LIMIT SET TO XXX the vehicle serviced as soon as This message displays when the This message is displayed when the possible. transmission needs to be shifted to speed warning is set.
Page 138: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Menus Time and Date Personalization The following list of features may be Manually set the time and date. See available: Clock 0 102. Use the audio system controls to Time and Date Language (Language) access the personalization menus Rear Seat Reminder for customizing vehicle features.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls Radio Auto Fan Speed Collision/Detection Systems This feature will set the auto fan Select and the following may be To manage the radio features, see speed. displayed: Radio Setup under Setting Radio Preferences in the infotainment Select Low, Medium, or High. Alert Type manual.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls are available. The Alert setting See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 193. Easy Exit Options disables FAB. See Forward This feature automatically recalls Lane Change Alert Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 208. the current driver s previously stored This allows the Lane Change Alert Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls Automatic Vehicle Hold Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Delayed Door Lock Seconds, or 120 Seconds. This allows the duration of the When on, this feature will delay the Automatic Vehicle Hold to be locking of the doors. To override the Power Door Locks changed.
Page 142 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Unlock Voice Mail Numbers This allows selection of what type of This allows the selection of what Text Message Alerts feedback is given when locking the doors will unlock when using the Pair New Device vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls Text Message Alerts Android Auto Audio Feedback Speed This allows the feature to be turned Display What Can I Say? Tips Select and the following may on or off. display: Confidence Threshold Select Off or On. Android Auto This feature allows the adjustment Manage Android Auto Devices Apple CarPlay...
Page 144 Instruments and Controls Display Rear Park Assist Symbols Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore Select and the following may be Guidance Lines radio settings. displayed: Select to turn Off or On. See Select Restore or Cancel. Theme Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 202.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote instructions refer to a garage door Make sure the hand-held transmitter opener, but can be used for other has a new battery for quick and System devices. accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Do not use the Universal Remote See Radio Frequency system with any garage door opener Statement 0 321.
Page 146 Instruments and Controls system buttons to be used to be required. For a second The name and color of the operate the garage door. Do time, press and hold the button may vary by not release either button until newly programmed button manufacturer.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators Universal Remote System Operation Button For questions or programming help Using the Universal Remote call 1-800-355-3515 or see To reprogram any of the system System www.homelink.com.
Page 148: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 151 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....151 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 149: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, the taillamps, : Turns on the headlamps sidemarker lamps, instrument panel together with the parking lamps and To flash the high beams, pull the lights, and other lamps will not instrument panel lights. turn signal lever toward you, and be on.
Page 150: Adaptive Forward
Lighting Adaptive Forward Hazard Warning Flashers Lighting (AFL) If equipped, the AFL pivots the headlamps horizontally to provide greater road illumination while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp control to the AUTO position. Moving the switch out of the AUTO position deactivates the system.
Page 151: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane If the fog lamps are turned on while change the arrow flashes rapidly or the exterior lamp control is in the Signals does not come on, a signal bulb AUTO position, the headlamps might be burned out.
Page 152: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps on manually. Instrument Panel Reading Lamps Illumination Control There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. The dome lamp controls are in the The brightness of the instrument overhead console.
Page 153: Sun Visor Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features the OFF position. The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time, then Entry Lighting automatically turn off. Some exterior lamps and most of The exterior lamps turn off the interior lamps turn on briefly at immediately by turning the exterior night or in areas with limited lighting lamp control off.
Page 154: Battery Power Protection
Lighting voltage move up or down. This is Normally, these actions occur in normal. If there is a problem, an steps or levels, without being alert will be displayed. noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, The battery can be discharged at this action may be noticeable to the idle if the electrical loads are very...
Page 155: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....154 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 156: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this Dual Automatic Climate system. Control System ... . . 155 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 157 Climate Controls 10. AUTO (Automatic Operation) The fan, air delivery mode, air adjusted. The air delivery mode can conditioning, driver and passenger be adjusted on the climate control temperatures, and Sync settings status screen. can be controlled by touching Automatic Operation CLIMATE on the infotainment display Home Page or the climate The system automatically controls...
Page 158 Climate Controls selected in warm weather. Press ON/OFF : Press to turn the fan on To change the current mode, select to select recirculation; press it or off. one or more of the following: again to select outside air. : Press the fan control buttons : Air is directed to the floor Driver and Passenger or the touch screen to increase or...
Page 159 Climate Controls indicator will appear on the touch If selected during cool or cold Rear Window Defogger screen. If the fan is turned off, the weather, the windshield and : Press to turn the rear window air conditioner will not run and the windows may fog.
Page 160: Air Vents
Climate Controls If the vehicle is equipped with Remote Start Climate Control Air Vents heated outside mirrors, they turn on Operation : If equipped with remote when the rear window defogger start, the climate control system button is on and help to clear fog or may run when the vehicle is started frost from the surface of the mirror.
Page 161: Air Intake
Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance one from a salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced by a new Keep all outlets open whenever evaporator to ensure proper and possible for best system Air Intake safe operation. performance. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves During service, all refrigerants Keep the path under all seats from the air intake at the base of the...
Page 162: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Extended Parking ... . 179 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing ..202 Engine Exhaust Operating Assistance Systems for Engine Exhaust .
Page 163: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Driving Characteristics and Driving Information Designate a front seat Towing Tips ....219 passenger to handle potential Trailer Towing ....221 distractions.
Page 164: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Refer to the infotainment manual for Average driver reaction time is Warning more information on using that about three-quarters of a second. In system, including pairing and using that time, a vehicle moving at Drinking and then driving is very a cell phone 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m dangerous.
Page 165: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Variable Effort Steering Steering in Emergencies The steering system varies the There are some situations when Electric Power Steering amount of effort required to steer steering around a problem may The vehicle has electric power the vehicle in relation to the speed be more effective than braking.
Page 166: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating The vehicle's right wheels can drop Acceleration Skid too much Try to avoid sudden steering, off the edge of a road onto the throttle causes the driving acceleration, or braking, shoulder while driving. Follow wheels to spin. including reducing vehicle speed these tips: by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 167: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about Shift to a lower gear when going Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to down steep or long hills. slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large Warning Other Rainy Weather Tips puddle of water or a car/vehicle...
Page 168: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Be alert on top of hills; The Antilock Brake System Turn on the hazard warning something could be in your lane (ABS) improves vehicle stability flashers. (e.g., stalled car, accident). during hard stops, but the Tie a red cloth to an outside brakes should be applied sooner Pay attention to special road mirror.
Page 169: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low Warning (Continued) forward gear, spinning the wheels Slowly and cautiously spin the as little as possible. To prevent Adjust the climate control wheels to free the vehicle when transmission wear, wait until the system to circulate the air stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 170 Driving and Operating properly carry: the Tire and Tire and Loading Information equipment tires (3) and the Loading Information label and Label recommended cold tire inflation the Certification label. pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires 0 253 and Tire Warning Pressure 0 260.
Page 171 Driving and Operating Subtract the combined If your vehicle will be towing weight of the driver and a trailer, load from your passengers from XXX kg or trailer will be transferred to XXX lbs. your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how The resulting figure equals this reduces the available the available amount of...
Page 172 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 173: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating Starting and Warning Caution (Continued) Operating Things inside the vehicle can breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In linings. sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Following break-in, engine speed Caution and load can be gradually...
Page 174 Driving and Operating If the pushbutton start is not If the vehicle cannot be pulled over Warning (Continued) working, the vehicle may be near a and must be shut off while driving, strong radio antenna signal causing press and hold ENGINE START/ systems and disable the airbags.
Page 175: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating engine starts. See Starting the Starting the Engine To start the vehicle: Engine 0 174. The ignition will then 1. With the Keyless Access Place the transmission in P (Park) or remain in ON/RUN. system, the RKE transmitter N (Neutral).
Page 176 Driving and Operating starting it. Operate the engine Auto Engine Stop/Start Caution (Continued) and transmission gently until When the brakes are applied and the oil warms up and lubricates the vehicle is at a complete stop, ended, can overheat and damage all moving parts.
Page 177: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating The outside temperature is not the plug end of the cord will prevent Check the heater cord for in the required operating range, engine coolant heater operation at damage. If it is damaged, do typically below 10 °C (14 °F) or not use it.
Page 178: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 4. Before starting the engine, be Power to the power windows and Warning (Continued) sure to unplug and store the sunroof will continue to operate for cord as it was before to keep it up to 10 minutes or until any door is condition, or using a away from moving engine opened.
Page 179: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with To shift out of P (Park): the engine running, be sure the Engine Running 1. Apply the brake pedal. vehicle is in P (Park) and the 2.
Page 180: That Burn
Driving and Operating Parking over Things Extended Parking Engine Exhaust That Burn It is better not to park with the Warning vehicle running. If the vehicle is left while running, follow the proper Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon steps to be sure the vehicle will not monoxide (CO), which cannot be Things that can burn could touch move and there is adequate...
Page 181: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to completely sealed.
Page 182 Driving and Operating The shift lever always starts from a P : This position locks the front center position, represented by an wheels. It is the best position to use amber dot on the shift pattern. After when you start the engine because releasing the shift lever, it will return the vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 183 Driving and Operating To shift in and out of P (Park), see 2. Shift to the desired gear. Caution Shifting Into Park 0 177 and Shifting 3. After releasing the shift lever, it out of Park 0 178. will return to the center Shifting out of P (Park) or R : Use this gear to back up.
Page 184 Driving and Operating 2. After releasing the shift lever, it Car Wash Mode (Engine On) To shift into D (Drive): will return to the center To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) 1. Bring the vehicle to a position. with the engine running: complete stop.
Page 185: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 3. To exit, pull back on the shift Caution lever a second time. The D in the shift pattern will illuminate Spinning the tires or holding the in red, and the M will switch to vehicle in one place on a hill white.
Page 186: All-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating shift to the next lower gear if the Drive Systems Brakes engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake engine rpm is reached. System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always If shifting is prevented for any send engine power to all four reason, a SHIFT DENIED message...
Page 187: Electric Parking Brake
Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) becomes necessary to slam on the can always be activated, even if the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to ignition is off.
Page 188: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating parking brake status light flashes normal, and is done to periodically Caution continuously, then the EPB is only check the correct operation of the partially applied or there is a EPB system. Driving with the parking brake on problem with the EPB.
Page 189: Automatic Vehicle
Driving and Operating quickly and forcefully applied the pressure to hold the vehicle If Long and Auto Park Brake On is brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stationary. If AVH is holding the selected, it will hold the vehicle for stop or slow down the vehicle.
Page 190: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
Page 191 Driving and Operating Turning the Systems Off The appropriate DIC message comes on and stays on: displays. See Ride Control System and On 1. Stop the vehicle. Messages 0 133. 2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn TCS on again, press and 15 seconds.
Page 192: Selective Ride Control
Driving and Operating Selective Ride Control handling to road conditions through Cruise Control increased steering effort and With cruise control the vehicle can suspension tuning. Press and maintain a speed of about 40 km/h release SPORT and the light on the (25 mph) or more without keeping button comes on.
Page 193 Driving and Operating automatically disengage. See : Press to turn cruise control on 1. Press to turn the cruise Traction Control/Electronic Stability or off. A white indicator comes on in system on. Control 0 189. If a collision alert the instrument cluster. 2.
Page 194: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Press Cruise Control Using Cruise Control Shift the transmission to Do one of the following: Use the accelerator pedal to N (Neutral). increase the vehicle speed. When Press and hold RES+ up until To turn off cruise control, you take your foot off the pedal, the the vehicle accelerates to the...
Page 195 Driving and Operating If a vehicle is detected in your path, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) ACC can speed up the vehicle or apply limited, moderate braking to always required while driving and On slippery roads where maintain the selected following gap. fast changes in tire traction you should be ready to take To disengage ACC, apply the brake.
Page 196 Driving and Operating upwards to accelerate. If cruise Select the set speed desired for The ACC indicator displays on the control is already engaged, use to ACC. This is the vehicle speed instrument cluster and Head-Up increase vehicle speed. when no vehicle is detected in Display (HUD).
Page 197 Driving and Operating When the accelerator pedal is accelerator pedal. The vehicle Since each gap setting corresponds pressed, ACC will not brake will now cruise at the lower to a following time (Far, Medium, because it is overridden. speed. or Near), the following distance will A warning message will appear vary based on vehicle speed.
Page 198 Driving and Operating If ACC is engaged, driver action If this indicator is not displaying, Warning (Continued) may be required when ACC cannot ACC will not respond to or brake to apply sufficient braking because of vehicles ahead. stop-and-go traffic or when a approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
Page 199 Driving and Operating A message will appear on the DIC unbuckled, ACC automatically Warning indicating that cruise is disengaging. applies the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The The ACC active symbol will not be Leaving the vehicle without Electric Parking Brake status light displayed when ACC is no longer placing it in P (Park) can be...
Page 200 Driving and Operating Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) Warning to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while On curves, ACC may not detect a driving in curves. vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle ACC may operate differently in a accelerates up to the set speed, sharp curve.
Page 201 Driving and Operating Other Vehicle Lane Changes lane while driving on steep hills. The Cleaning the Sensing System driver will often need to take over The radar sensor on the front of the acceleration and braking on steep vehicle can become blocked by hills, especially when towing a snow, ice, dirt, or mud.
Page 202: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Systems Under many conditions, these Work if the detection sensor This vehicle may have features that systems will not: is covered up, such as with work together to help avoid crashes a sticker, magnet, or metal Detect children, or reduce crash damage while...
Page 203: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Driving and Operating see Collision/Detection Systems Press MENU to adjust the display 1. View Displayed by the under Vehicle brightness while viewing the Camera Personalization 0 137. infotainment display. 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper Displayed images may be farther or Assistance Systems for closer than they appear.
Page 204 Driving and Operating The instrument cluster may have a Warning (Continued) Warning Parking Assist display with bars that show distance to object and object only these camera(s). Always The Parking Assist system does location information for RPA, and on check behind and around the not detect children, pedestrians, some vehicles, FPA.
Page 205 Driving and Operating or three Safety Alert Seat pulses The system cannot: Warning occur on the left or right side, Detect whether it is a legal depending on the direction of the parking space. APA does not apply the brakes. detected vehicle.
Page 206: System
Driving and Operating wheel will briefly vibrate as a APA may automatically disengage if: reminder to remove hands from the The steering wheel is used by steering wheel. Check surroundings the driver. and continue braking or accelerating The maximum allowed speed is as needed, and be prepared to stop exceeded.
Page 207 Driving and Operating Forward Collision Alert the vehicle ahead indicator will Warning (Continued) display green. Vehicles may not be (FCA) System detected on curves, highway exit closely, FCA may not provide a The FCA system may help to avoid ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; warning with enough time to help or if a vehicle ahead is partially or reduce the harm caused by...
Page 208 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Tailgating Alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near) for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature.
Page 209: Forward Automatic
Driving and Operating Cleaning the System The system works when driving in a Warning (Continued) forward gear between 10 km/h If the FCA system does not seem to (6 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph) for operate properly, cleaning the Detect a vehicle when moving vehicles, or between outside of the windshield in front of...
Page 210: Front Pedestrian Braking
Driving and Operating a forward gear. FPB displays an Warning (Continued) Warning amber indicator, , when a nearby pedestrian is detected directly undesired. It could respond to a IBA may increase vehicle braking ahead. When approaching a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, in situations when it may not be detected pedestrian too quickly, signs, and other non-moving...
Page 211 Driving and Operating FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert Front Pedestrian Alert Warning and Brake through vehicle personalization. See Collision/ FPB does not provide an alert or Detection Systems under Vehicle automatically brake the vehicle, Personalization 0 137. unless it detects a pedestrian.
Page 212: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating brake pedal as needed. Cruise Warning Warning (Continued) control may be disengaged when the Front Pedestrian Alert occurs. FPB may alert or automatically control of the vehicle and crash. Automatic Braking brake the vehicle suddenly in Turn the system to Alert or Off situations where it is unexpected when towing a trailer.
Page 213: Lane Change Alert (Lca)
Driving and Operating the Lane Change Alert (LCA) the middle of the vehicle and goes Warning (Continued) system, read the entire LCA section back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also before using this feature. warned of vehicles rapidly Before making a lane change, approaching from up to 70 m (230 ft) always check mirrors, glance over Lane Change Alert (LCA)
Page 214: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Driving and Operating system is operating. When the LCA displays may not come on heavy rainstorms. For cleaning vehicle is in a forward gear, the left when passing a vehicle quickly, for instructions, see "Washing the or right side mirror display will light a stopped vehicle, or when towing a Vehicle"...
Page 215: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)
Driving and Operating of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) system, read the entire LKA section before using this feature. lane or give a Lane Departure alert when approaching the lane Warning (LDW) alert, even if a on the side where it has detected Lane Keep Assist (LKA) lane marking is detected.
Page 216: Fuel
Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly The LKA camera sensor is on the GM recommends the use of TOP windshield ahead of the rearview The system performance may be TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep mirror.
Page 217: California Fuel
Driving and Operating posted octane rating of less than 87, may not pass a smog-check test. Caution (Continued) as this may cause engine knock and See Malfunction Indicator Lamp will lower fuel economy. (Check Engine Light) 0 113. If this (MMT), which can damage occurs, return to your authorized Prohibited Fuels...
Page 218: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by To open the fuel door, push and Warning (Continued) General Motors. It is available at release the rearward center edge of your dealer. the door. Keep children away from The vehicle has a capless refueling the fuel pump and never let Filling the Tank system and does not have a fuel...
Page 219: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating Warning Warning Warning (Continued) If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel without using Use approved fuel containers. refueling, do not remove the the funnel adapter may cause fuel nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by spillage and damage the capless Remove the container from shutting off the pump or by...
Page 220: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during the Warning first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust or other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
Page 221 Driving and Operating vehicle itself. Get acquainted with necessary to go much farther or other objects. Avoid jerky or the handling and braking of the rig beyond the passed vehicle before sudden maneuvers. Signal well in before setting out for the open road. returning to the lane.
Page 222 Driving and Operating vehicle may show signs similar to 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance when Trailer engine overheating. To avoid this, under the trailer wheels. Towing let the engine run while parked, 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more preferably on level ground, with the place, release the regular...
Page 223 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at How heavy can a trailer safely be? our Customer Assistance Offices. It should never weigh more than See Customer Assistance 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can Offices 0 313.
Page 224: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating Total Weight on Your Vehicle's carbon monoxide (CO) from the Conversions and exhaust can get into the vehicle. Tires Add-Ons See Engine Exhaust 0 179. Be sure the vehicle's tires are Safety Chains inflated to the upper limit for cold Add-On Electrical tires.
Page 225 Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Page 226: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Battery - North America ..242 All-Season Tires ....254 All-Wheel Drive ....243 Winter Tires .
Page 227: General Information
Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine Jump Starting - North For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, America ..... 280 your dealer.
Page 228: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care safety, including such things as Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks airbags, braking, stability, ride and resulting from modifications or the handling, emissions systems, installation or use of non-GM Doing Your Own aerodynamics, durability, and certified parts, including control Service Work electronic systems like antilock module or software modifications, is...
Page 229: Hood
Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts 1. Pull the interior hood release To close the hood: and list the mileage and the date of handle located to the left of the 1. Before closing the hood, be any service work performed.
Page 230: Overview
Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 231: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Reservoir. See Washer Engine Compartment Overview To ensure proper engine Fluid 0 240. 0 229 for the location. performance and long life, careful 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 232 Vehicle Care If unable to wait two hours, the use. For engine oil crankcase Add enough oil to put the level engine must be off for at least capacity, see Capacities and somewhere in the proper operating 15 minutes if the engine is Specifications 0 309.
Page 233: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, Caution into sewers, or into streams or Oil Flushes bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The it to a place that collects used oil.
Page 234: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care system may indicate that an oil See Driver Information Center Automatic Transmission change is not necessary for up to a (DIC) 0 121. When remaining Fluid year. The engine oil and filter must oil life is low, the CHANGE be changed at least once a year ENGINE OIL SOON message How to Check Automatic...
Page 235: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter the engine air cleaner/filter or Warning components with water or The engine air cleaner/filter is in the compressed air. Operating the engine with the air engine compartment on the driver To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter off can cause you or side of the vehicle.
Page 236: Cooling System
Vehicle Care Cooling System Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) The cooling system allows the and can cause injury. Keep or radiator corrosion. In addition, engine to maintain the correct hands, clothing, and tools away the engine coolant could require working temperature. from any underhood electric fan.
Page 237 Vehicle Care What to Use Gives boiling protection up to or bodies of water. Have the coolant 129 °C (265 °F), engine changed by an authorized service temperature. center, familiar with legal Warning requirements regarding used Protects against rust and coolant disposal.
Page 238 Vehicle Care but the coolant level is not at the and DEX-COOL coolant at the Warning (Continued) indicated level mark, wait until the coolant surge tank until the level system has fully cooled down, then reaches the indicated level mark. hot but you would not get the add a 50/50 mixture of clean, overheat warning.
Page 239: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating pressure cap when the cooling inside the coolant surge tank The vehicle has several indicators system, including the coolant may be lower. If the level is to warn of the engine overheating.
Page 240: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the Caution with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Running the engine without displayed, turn off the engine until it coolant may cause damage or a...
Page 241: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care and/or towing a trailer in the Caution Caution (Continued) overheat protection mode should be avoided. Do not use washer fluid that freezing occurs, which could contains any type of water damage the tank if it is Washer Fluid repellent coating.
Page 242: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Checking Brake Fluid Caution With the vehicle in P (Park) on a Always replace brake system parts level surface, the brake fluid level with new, approved replacement Continuing to drive with worn-out should be between the minimum parts.
Page 243: Battery - North America
Vehicle Care replacement number on the original Warning Warning battery label when a new standard 12-volt battery is needed. If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the Warning if the engine is hot enough.
Page 244: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check Park Brake and P (Park) Warning (Continued) Mechanism Check Warning not careful. See Jump Starting - North America 0 280 for tips on Warning When you are doing this working around a battery without inspection, the vehicle could getting hurt.
Page 245: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Driver Assistance Systems mechanism's holding ability: When a windshield replacement is With the engine running, shift to needed and the vehicle is equipped P (Park). Then release the with a front-looking camera sensor parking brake followed by the for the Driver Assistance Systems, regular brake.
Page 246: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. Headlamp aim has been preset and For any bulb-changing procedure For replacement of any LED lighting should need no further adjustment. not listed in this section, contact assembly, contact your dealer.
Page 247: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See To replace one of these bulbs: Trunk 0 38. 2. Remove the fasteners to pull the trunk trim out. 3. Remove and retain the four nuts fastening the taillamp assembly to the vehicle body.
Page 248: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause Lamp Bulb Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Number some cases to remain off. Have the Overload Stoplamp/Rear headlamp wiring checked right away W21WLL Turn Signal Lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit...
Page 249: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a damage it. Always keep the combination of fuses and circuit covers on any electrical breakers.
Page 250 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Rear window defogger Heated mirrors Passive entry/ Passive start Front wipers Passenger power seat ABS valve Driver power seat Sunroof Right corner lamp The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Auto headlamp with all of the fuses, relays, and leveling Left corner lamp features shown.
Page 251 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear vision camera/ Engine control Ventilation module/Ignition A/C HEV Malfunction indicator lamp/Shift solenoid Engine boost/Left Canister vent cooling fan Right HID low-beam solenoid DC DC headlamps Front heated seats battery 2/AWD Left HID low-beam Rear heated seat/ headlamps Vehicle body safety...
Page 252: Block
Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Relays Usage Block Powertrain Front wiper control engine Run/Crank Engine control Front wiper speed module switch 2 Transmission Engine control auxiliary pump module switch 1 A/C control SAI reaction pump Powertrain Aeroshutter HID low-beam Headlamp washer headlamps Starter motor...
Page 253 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Transmission control module On/Off Amplifier Battery 7 Battery 1 Battery 4 Battery 6 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Electric steering Electric steering features shown. column lock column Fuses Usage...
Page 254: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Relays Usage Body control Tires module 8 Retained accessory Every new GM vehicle has Overhead console power high-quality tires made by a Steering wheel leading tire manufacturer. See control the warranty manual for Logistics information regarding the tire HVAC...
Page 255: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care and weather conditions. Original Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria Underinflated tires pose Replace any tires that have a TPC specification code the same danger as have been damaged by molded onto the sidewall. Original overloaded tires.
Page 256: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care for details regarding winter tire Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire availability and proper tire selection. Performance Criteria Useful information about a tire is Also, see Buying New Tires 0 268. Specification) Original molded into its sidewall. The equipment tires designed to With winter tires, there may be examples show a typical...
Page 257 Vehicle Care week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation road tire has lost air and gone have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit Maximum load that flat. If the vehicle has a compact of 0310. can be carried and the spare tire, see Compact Spare maximum pressure needed to Tire 0 279 and If a Tire Goes...
Page 258: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care information on tire pressure and Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit inflation see Tire number that indicates the tire Tire Size Pressure 0 260. height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a (6) Tire Size A combination of aspect ratio is 60, as shown in...
Page 259: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains Department of Transportation steel wires wrapped by steel (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Definitions cords that hold the tire onto Standards. The DOT code Air Pressure The amount of the rim. includes the Tire Identification air inside the tire pressing Number (TIN), an alphanumeric...
Page 260 Vehicle Care Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire Normal Occupant Weight tire inflation pressure as shown tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle on the tire placard. See Tire some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by Pressure 0 260 and Vehicle vehicles.
Page 261: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution bands, sometimes called wear Tire Load on an individual tire bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ weight, occupant weight, and overinflation is good.
Page 262: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Put the valve caps back on the Information label on the vehicle valve stems to keep out dirt and Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment moisture and prevent leaks. Use gauge to check tire pressure.
Page 263: System
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Accordingly, when the low tire Warning (Continued) pressure telltale illuminates, you System should stop and check your tires as to be driven at high speeds, make The Tire Pressure Monitor System soon as possible, and inflate them sure the tires are rated for to the proper pressure.
Page 264: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care This sequence will continue upon Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the Tire and Loading subsequent vehicle start-ups as Information label. See Vehicle Load Operation long as the malfunction exists. Limits 0 168. This vehicle may have a Tire When the malfunction indicator is A message to check the pressure in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 265 Vehicle Care they are cold. See Vehicle Load TPMS Malfunction Light and The TPMS sensor matching Limits 0 168, for an example of the process was not done or not Message Tire and Loading Information label completed successfully after The TPMS will not function properly and its location.
Page 266 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger 4. Use the DIC controls on the being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear. right side of the steering wheel wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer for service or to to scroll to the Tire Pressure TPMS could cause the TPMS...
Page 267: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10. Proceed to the driver side rear There is cord or fabric Anytime unusual wear is tire, and repeat the procedure noticed, rotate the tires as soon showing through the tire's in Step 7. The horn sounds two as possible, check for proper tire rubber.
Page 268: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and towel can be used; however, use Loading Information label after a scraper or wire brush later to the tires have been rotated. See remove all rust or dirt.
Page 269: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care tire manufacture date is the last four Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud digits of the DOT Tire Identification and snow. See Tire Sidewall GM has developed and matched Number (TIN) which is molded into Labeling 0 255.
Page 270: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care tires maximum speed capability The Tire and Loading Warning when using winter tires with a Information label indicates the lower speed rating. original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load vehicle may cause the wheel Limits 0 168.
Page 271: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care most passenger car tires. The Treadwear 200 Traction AA Warning (Continued) Temperature A Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply All Passenger Car Tires Must tires not recommended for those to deep tread, winter tires, Conform to Federal Safety wheels are selected.
Page 272: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care Traction laboratory test wheel. Sustained Wheel Alignment and Tire high temperature can cause the Balance The traction grades, from material of the tire to degenerate highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned and reduce tire life, and and C.
Page 273: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care Some aluminum wheels can be Tire Chains Caution repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Warning The wrong wheel can also cause Your dealer will know the kind of problems with bearing life, brake wheel that is needed. Do not use tire chains.
Page 274: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause be badly injured or killed if the while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 275: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care Tire Changing Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 2. Put an automatic Tools transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised.
Page 276 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the retainer nut 1. Do a safety check before 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove proceeding. See If a Tire Goes counterclockwise to loosen all the spare tire. Place the spare the wheel nuts, but do not Flat 0 273.
Page 277 Vehicle Care The notches in the jack must Warning (Continued) Caution align with the notch in the rocker pinch weld. The jack lift damage, be sure to fit the jack lift Make sure that the jack lift head head lifts on the inward side of head into the proper location is in the correct position or you the pinch weld flange.
Page 278 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning towel can be used; however, use Never use oil or grease on bolts a scraper or wire brush later to or nuts because the nuts might remove all rust or dirt. come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 279 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Caution nuts. See Capacities and Wheel covers will not fit on the Specifications 0 309 for original vehicle's compact spare. If you try equipment wheel nut torque to put a wheel cover on the specifications. compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged.
Page 280: Compact Spare Tire
Vehicle Care The compact spare is for temporary with the spare tire installed and it is use only. Replace the compact recommended that the vehicle spare tire with a full-size tire as speed be limited to 80 km/h soon as you can. (50 mph).
Page 281: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Warning (Continued) wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire Jump Starting - North See California Proposition and its wheel together. 65 Warning 0 226. America Caution For more information about the...
Page 282 Vehicle Care 4. Good Battery Negative 2. Position the two vehicles so Caution Terminal that they are not touching. The jump start remote positive 3. Set the parking brake firmly Ignoring these steps could result terminal (1) and the remote negative and shift to P (Park).
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Warning Warning the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine probably needs service. when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly.
Page 284: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your Towing dealer or trailering professional Caution Recreational vehicle towing means for additional advice and equipment recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle such as a motor home.
Page 285 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing towed, a dolly should be used. See 3. Shift the transmission to the following information on dolly P (Park). towing. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. Dolly Towing from the Front 5. Use an adequate clamping (Front-Wheel Drive) device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels...
Page 286: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Front Dolly Towing from the Rear Appearance Care (All-Wheel Drive) Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 305.
Page 287 Vehicle Care have the damage assessed and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that melting agents, road oil and tar, tree manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from correct product usage, necessary...
Page 288 Vehicle Care Be sure the molding is cool to Lamp covers are made of plastic, Caution (Continued) the touch before applying any and some have a UV protective cleaning solution. coating. Do not clean or wipe them may damage it. Use only when dry.
Page 289 Vehicle Care The vehicle may have a shutter application. Black marks from Caution system designed to help increase rubber material on painted surfaces fuel economy. Keep the shutter can be removed by rubbing with a Using wax on low gloss black system clean for proper operation.
Page 290 Vehicle Care Body Component Lubrication Caution Caution (Continued) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Chrome wheels and other chrome brushes. Damage could occur steel fuel door hinges, unless the trim may be damaged if the and the repairs would not be components are plastic.
Page 291: Interior Care
Vehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following If the vehicle is damaged and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, cleaners or techniques: requires sheet metal repair or regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Never use a razor or any other replacement, make sure the body Immediately remove any soils.
Page 292 Vehicle Care Interior Glass Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. not drip from the cleaning cloth. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a 3.
Page 293 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Surfaces recommended.
Page 294: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a Convenience Net floor mat retainer on the driver Warning Wash with warm water and mild side floor. detergent. Do not use chlorine If a floor mat is the wrong size or Use the floor mat with the bleach.
Page 295 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place.
Page 296: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Service and General Information changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help General Information Caution protect against major repair...
Page 297: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Maintenance Additional Required Services - service. Schedule Normal are for vehicles that: Refer to the information in the Carry passengers and cargo Maintenance Schedule Additional Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on Required Services - Severe chart.
Page 298 Service and Maintenance a year and the oil life system must Visually inspect windshield wiper Visually inspect exhaust system be reset. Your trained dealer blades for wear, cracking, and nearby heat shields for technician can perform this work. or contamination. See Exterior loose or damaged parts.
Page 299 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 300 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake fluid every five passenger compartment air filter years.
Page 301 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 302 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
Page 303: Maintenance And Care
Service and Maintenance Additional To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have Your vehicle is an important engineered for the vehicle.
Page 304 Service and Maintenance Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle s interior and Properly working headlamps, when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 0 290 and taillamps, and brake lamps are Exterior Care 0 285.
Page 305 Service and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.
Page 306: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040). ® Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Page 307: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 23430312 A3208C Engine Oil Filter 19330000 PF63E Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs...
Page 308: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 309: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification This label, located in the spare tire Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) compartment, has the following Vehicle Identification information: Number (VIN) ....308 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label .
Page 310 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 9.0 L 9.5 qt Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 311 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 312: Customer Information
Privacy Procedure ....311 Buick. Normally, any concerns with Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance the sales transaction or the Privacy .
Page 313 40 days. If you do not agree with the When contacting Buick, remember decision given in your case, you STEP THREE Canadian that your concern will likely be...
Page 314: Customer Assistance
70 days. We However, if a customer wishes to 1-800-268-6800 believe our impartial program offers write or e-mail Buick, the letter advantages over courts in most should be addressed to: All Overseas Locations jurisdictions because it is informal, United States and Puerto Rico quick, and free of charge.
Page 315: Online Owner Center
: View maintenance schedules, buickowner.ca alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle Text Telephone (TTY) diagnostic information. Schedule Users Visit the Buick Owner Centre: service appointments. Chat live with online help To assist customers who are deaf, : View and print dealer-recorded representatives.
Page 316: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
Calling for Assistance reimbursement of eligible General Motors North America and When calling Roadside Assistance, aftermarket adaptive equipment Buick reserve the right to make any have the following information required for the vehicle, such as changes or discontinue the ready:...
Page 317 Road or Highway: Tow to the up to 805 km (500 mi). nearest Buick dealer for Trip Interruption Benefits and warranty service, or if the vehicle Assistance: Must be over Services Not Included in...
Page 318: Scheduling Service
Customer Information to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring furnished with each new vehicle Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are provides detailed warranty coverage covered, however any cost for information. urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Transportation Options...
Page 319: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information and be supported by original Additional Program Collision Parts receipts. See your dealer for Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new information. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle and construction methods as the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at parts with which the vehicle was...
Page 320 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
Page 321: Information
Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications model year. recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information the GM vehicle warranty. Vehicle Identification Service Manuals Number (VIN). Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair.
Page 322: Radio Frequency
Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Operation is subject to the following Owner Manual, and Warranty two conditions: Helm, Incorporated Manual. Attention: Customer Service 1. The device may not cause RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 47911 Halyard Drive harmful interference.
Page 323: Reporting Safety Defects
United States Administrator, NHTSA Call 1-800-521-7300, or write: Government 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Buick Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 If you believe that your vehicle P.O. Box 33136 has a defect which could cause You can also obtain other...
Page 324: Privacy
Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Page 325: Infotainment System
Customer Information GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional consent of the lessee;...
Page 326: Onstar
OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Overview www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Overview ... . . 325 The OnStar system status light is OnStar Services next to the OnStar buttons.
Page 327: Onstar Services
OnStar ® Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi OnStar Services Security hotspot name or SSID and If equipped, OnStar provides these password, if equipped. Emergency services: Press to connect to an Emergency Services require an With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Advisor to: active, OnStar service plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Verify account information or...
Page 328 OnStar Navigation 3. Say Yes. System responds: Send Destination to Vehicle OK, request completed, thank Subscribers can have directions OnStar navigation requires a you, goodbye. sent to the vehicle s navigation specific OnStar service plan. screen, if equipped. Route Preview to receive Turn-by-Turn Press Press...
Page 329 OnStar from each other and use a 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display Remotely start/stop the vehicle, combination of letters, numbers, the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), if factory-equipped. and symbols to increase the password, and on some Lock/unlock doors, if equipped security.
Page 330 OnStar OnStar AtYourService 2. Say Call. System responds: Diagnostics Call. Please say the name or OnStar Advisors can provide offers Advanced Diagnostics provides a number to call. from restaurants and retailers on status of the vehicle s key systems 3. Say 911 without pausing. your route, help locate hotels, with a monthly e-mail, or by System responds: 911.
Page 331 OnStar OnStar Additional Reactivation for Subsequent Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Owners Information Press to speak with an Advisor. Press and follow the prompts to In-Vehicle Audio Messages speak to an Advisor as soon as OnStar services cannot work unless possible. The Advisor will update Audio messages may play important the vehicle is in a place where vehicle records and explain OnStar...
Page 332 OnStar to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless access to all OnStar services, Potential Issues phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar cannot perform Remote jamming may prevent service. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle See Radio Frequency Assistance after the vehicle has OnStar Personal Identification...
Page 333 OnStar A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems settings. These updates or changes loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is may also collect personal Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected.
Page 334 OnStar the privacy of any information sent hereby granted, provided that the or other dealings in this Software via wireless cellular communications above copyright notice and this without prior written authorization of cannot be assured. Third parties permission notice appear in all the copyright holder.
Page 335 OnStar Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, to this condition is redistribution of Info-ZIP. Such altered Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, of a standard UnZipSFX binary versions are further prohibited Rich Wales, Mike White. (including SFXWiz) as part of a from misrepresentative use of self-extracting archive;...
Page 336: Index
Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) What Will You See after an Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ....70 Modifications ....226 When Should an Airbag Accessory Power .
Page 337 Index Armrest Storage ....97 Brake (cont'd) California (cont'd) Assistance Program, System Warning Light ..115 Perchlorate Materials Roadside .
Page 338 Index Child Restraints (cont'd) Coolant (cont'd) Data Collection (cont'd) Older Children ....77 Engine Temperature Gauge . . .110 OnStar ..... . . 324 Securing .
Page 339 Index Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Extender, Safety Belt ... . 63 Drunk ......163 Check and Service Engine Exterior Lamp Controls .
Page 340 Index Front Seats Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Lamps On Reminder ..121 Heated and Ventilated ..55 Tachometer ....109 Fuel .
Page 341 Index Lap-Shoulder Belt ....60 Lights (cont'd) Flash-to-Pass ....148 LATCH System Jump Starting - North Replacing Parts after a...
Page 342 Index Lumbar Adjustment (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Object Detection System ..132 Front Seats ..... 52 Navigation ®...
Page 343 Index Operating Mode Passenger Sensing System ..71 Rearview Mirrors Overheated Engine Perchlorate Materials Automatic Dimming ... . . 44 Protection ....239 Requirements, California .
Page 344 Index Retained Accessory Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd) Service (cont'd) Power (RAP) ....177 General Motors ....322 Maintenance, General Reverse Tilt Mirrors .
Page 345 Index Starter Switch Check ... 243 Systems Tires (cont'd) Uniform Tire Quality Starting the Engine ... . . 174 Driver Assistance ... . . 201 Starting the Vehicle Grading .
Page 346 Index Transmission (cont'd) Vehicle (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Messages ....135 Towing ......283 Tires .

Buick 2017 LaCrosse Owner's Manual

Lacrosse Owner's Manual

In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and

Keys and Locks

Doors

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Roof

Seats and

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

96 Storage Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments

Lighting 147 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Daytime Running

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Exterior Lamps off

Flash-To-Pass

Automatic Headlamp

Adaptive Forward

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Driving and

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Parking over Things

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Antilock Brake

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

Quick Links

Chapters

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