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Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick LaCrosse. Please read this information and your Owner Manual

to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features

described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster  . . . . . . .3

Vehicle Symbols  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Unlocking the Doors 

with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks  . . . . . . . . .6

Passenger Airbag Status 

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

OnStar

®

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMFORT

Tilt/Telescoping Steering 

Wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Dual Automatic Climate 

Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio Systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Audio Steering Wheel 

Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start  . . . . . . . . .12

Headlamp Controls and 

Automatic Headlamp System . . .13

Daytime Running Lamps  . . . . . .13

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windshield Wipers/Washer  . . . .14

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .15

Vehicle Enhancements . . . . . . . .15

Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Opening the Vehicle Hood  . . . . .17

Passenger Compartment 

Air Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . .18

Ultrasonic Rear Parking 

Assist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Traction Control System . . . . . . .18

StabiliTrak

®

– Stability Control

System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Automatic Transaxle 

Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acoustic Laminate Glass  . . . . . .19

Resetting the Oil Life System  . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance  . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

 

Summary of Contents for LaCrosse 2008

Page 1: ...lescoping Steering Wheel 7 Dual Automatic Climate Control 8 ENTERTAINMENT Audio Systems 9 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 12 CONVENIENCE Remote Vehicle Start 12 Headlamp Controls and Automatic Headlamp...

Page 2: ...d Hazard Warning Flashers Button Traction Control Button H Passenger Airbag Status Indicator I Audio System Controls J Hood Release K Parking Brake L Tilt Lever if equipped M Horn N Audio Steering Whe...

Page 3: ...lamp Suggested M Fuel Gauge N Washer Fluid Level O Battery P Temperature Gauge Q Reduced Engine Power R Service Traction Control S Check Gas Cap T Change Engine Oil U Check Engine V Oil Pressure Note...

Page 4: ...ens fuel screens and some gauge screens At 37 F 3 C or below readings toggle between temperature and the word ICE for two minutes The following DIC controls are located in the center of the instrument...

Page 5: ...you to the vehicle Two keys can be programmed for certain features that correspond to each driver To personalize a key 1 From the Personal Program menu press the Option button until PERSONALIZE KEY i...

Page 6: ...displayed Select one of these choices to deter mine when the vehicle s door s will automatically unlock See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Exterior Light Delay Sets the time for exterior lights to re...

Page 7: ...f your Owner Manual A B Airbag Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front passenger frontal airbag and...

Page 8: ...controls the driver side and the right side controls the passenger side Decrease Fan Speed Press to lower fan speed Increase Fan Speed Press to raise fan speed Air Conditioning Press to activate or d...

Page 9: ...d increases Tune Balance Fade Turn to select radio stations To set Bass Treble push and release until BAS or TRE appears Turn to increase or decrease To adjust to the middle position press and hold un...

Page 10: ...and play the track DISP Display Press to display the current CD track and the elapsed time the current track has played BAND Press to switch to the radio when a CD is playing The CD remains inside the...

Page 11: ...n the CD player Label a CD using a permanent marker If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time or if scratched or damaged CDs are played the CD player could be dam aged When using the C...

Page 12: ...fault to a heating or cooling mode Starting the Vehicle To remote start the vehicle 1 Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle 2 Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter 3 Immediately press...

Page 13: ...ay from you Pull it back and release for low beam operation See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Daytime Running Lamps The Daytime Running Lamps DRL illuminate the low beam headlamps at a lower intensit...

Page 14: ...anual Getting to Know Your LaCrosse 14 Cruise Control The windshield wipers washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering wheel Mist For a single wipe twist t...

Page 15: ...tructions in your Owner Manual com pletely before attempting to program any of the three channels on the Universal Home Remote The engine should be turned off when programming the remote See Section 2...

Page 16: ...ie Down Use the deck lid tie down to secure the deck lid when carrying oversize cargo that prevents the deck lid from closing completely Observe all applicable safety precautions See Section 2 of your...

Page 17: ...nters the air conditioning module See your Owner Manual for scheduled maintenance and replacement instructions See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 18: ...on Control System The Traction Control System TCS limits wheelspin TCS activates when it senses one or both front wheels spin ning or losing traction Then the system reduces engine power and may upshi...

Page 19: ...t the transaxle into Neutral With the car in Neutral the vehicle can be pushed out of a confined area See Sections 2 and 5 of your Owner Manual Resetting the Oil Life System The Oil Life System calcul...

Page 20: ...stop resource to enhance your Buick ownership experience Exclusive member benefits include online service reminders vehicle maintenance tips online owner manual special privileges and more Sign up tod...

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