ECU BUICK LACROSSE 2005 Get To Know Guide

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicle’s instrument
panel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key
gauges and lights/lamps.
A.Trunk Ajar
B.Door Ajar
C.Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
D.Cruise Engaged
E.TachometerF.Security
G.Seat Belt – Driver
H.Driver Air Bag
I.Service Vehicle Soon
J.Speedometer
K.Headlamp Suggested
L.Fuel Gauge
M.Washer Fluid Level
N.Battery
O.Temperature Gauge
P.KilometersperHour(KMH)Q.Miles per Hour (MPH)
R.High Beam
S.Reduced Engine Power
T.Service Traction Control
U.Check Gas Cap
V.Oil Level/ChangeOilSoon
W.Service Engine Soon
X.Oil Pressure
Y.Brake
IMPORTANT:
Theinstrument
panel cluster is designed tolet you know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is
important to read your OwnerManual and become familiarwith the information beingrelayed to you by the lights,gauges, DIC messages andindicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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HomeLink®Wireless Control
System
The HomeLink system can store three
frequencies for a garage door opener,entry door lock, security system, etc.
To program, with the engine Off:
• Press and hold the two outer buttons
on the HomeLink until the indicatorlight flashes;
then release the buttons(about 20 seconds — do not hold for
more than 30 seconds); do not repeatthis step for the second or thirddevices added.
• Hold the end of your handheld trans
mitter up to three inches away fromthe surface of the HomeLink. Hold itsbutton and the button you wish toassign it to on the HomeLink system.
• Continue holding both buttons (up to
90 seconds); the indicator light will
begin blinking slowly, then more quick
ly. Programming is complete whenthe HomeLink light flashes rapidly.
• Release both buttons.
• Press and hold the HomeLink button
again. If the indicator stays lit con
stantly, programming is complete.
• Continue programming additional
devices using the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, but do not simultaneously press the two outer buttonson the HomeLink again.
If the HomeLink indicator blinks rapidly
for two seconds and remains on duringprogramming, it indicates that yourdevice (usually a garage door opener)has a “rolling code.”
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with 12volt
outlets. One is located on the center
console below the climate controls. The
second outlet is located inside the center storage console. On 6passengermodels, the second outlet is located inthe flip/fold console. Use them to powercellular phones, CB radio, etc. See your
Owner Manual for full safety and warranty cautions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Use the deck lid tiedown to secure the
deck lid when carrying oversize cargothat prevents the deck lid from closing
completely. Observe all applicable safetyprecautions.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Load Floor (Spare Tire Cover)
For convenient access to the spare tire,
lift and attach the load floor (tire cover)handle to the front of the deck lid weatherstrip.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Sun Visors
Swing down the visors and slide them
along the rod to cover different areas of
the front window, or move them to coverthe side windows.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Cupholders
On fivepassenger models, the center
console has a cupholder in its front sec
tion. A twoposition arm adjusts to hold
the cup securely.
On sixpassenger models, a cupholder
is located inside the armrest/center storage console. Turn the bottom of the
armrest/console outward to access the
cupholder.
The rear seat armrest also has a
cupholder.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
OnStar®and Owner Manual Shelf
The OnStar system and Owner Manual
shelf are located at the top of the glove box.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Bag Holder
A hook on the glove box door is
designed to hold the handle of a smallplastic bag, which may be used to holdtrash or small, lightweight items. Closethe glove box door after placing the bagon the hook.
Hanging Garments
Use the rear assist handle to secure
clothing on hangers for transport.

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Traction Control System (TCS)
(if equipped)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheelspin. TCS activates when it
senses one or both front wheels spin
ning or losing traction. Then the systemreduces engine power and may upshift
the transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is normal to hear or feel the system working.
TCS is always enabled unless you disable it manually to rock the vehicle free
from sand, mud or snow.
To disable TCS, press the TCS button
on the instrument panel. The TCS warning light will come on. Press the button
again to turn on TCS.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®System
(if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a computercontrolled sys
tem that detects and corrects differencesbetween the path you have chosen and
the vehicle’s actual direction by applying
brake pressure individually at the appro
priate wheel. When the system acti
vates, “STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE”displays on the DIC.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Acoustic Laminate Glass
Special windshield and front door win
dow glass composition reduces windand road noise. If replacement is neces
sary, see your dealer or specify
acoustic
laminateglass from the supplier. Failure
to do so can result in added wind andoutside noise in the cabin.
Vehicle Symbols Glossary
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyindicate vehicle features and alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.
Air Bag Readiness LightAir Conditioning (A/C)Air RecirculationAntilock Brake System
Warning Light
Brake System Warning LightCruise Control On/Off
DIC FuelDIC GaugesDIC Option DIC Set/Reset Fog LampsHeadlamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
Off/OnOnParking LampsRear Window Defogger
Remote Vehicle StartSafety Belt Reminder LightSecurity Light
Traction Control Off Light