climate control BUICK LACROSSE 2005 Get To Know Guide

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unlocking the Doors with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Headlamp Controls and Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dual Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windshield Wipers/Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10HomeLink®Wireless Control System . . . . . . . .13
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . .16
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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 featuresdescribed in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

A.Air Outlets
B.Interior Lamps Control
C.Exterior Lamps Control
D.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
E.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
F.Instrument Panel Cluster
G.DIC ButtonsH.Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator
I.Audio System Controls
J.Hood Release
K.Parking Brake
L.Cruise ControlsM.Horn
N.Steering Wheel Climate Controls
O.Climate Controls
P.Shift Lever
Q.Accessory Power Outlet
R.Glove Box
Getting to Know YourLaCrosse2
Instrument Panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know YourLaCrosse6
Remote Vehicle Start
(if equipped)
Use the Remote Keyless Entry transmit
ter (key fob) to start the engine from outside the vehicle. (See the DriverInformation Center personalization menu
section to enable.) Automatic ClimateControl system vehicles will regulate theinside temperature.
To remote start the vehicle:1.Press and release the key fob Lock
button.
2. Press and hold the (Remote Start)
button until the turn signal lights flash.If the lights are not visible, hold theRemote Start button for four secondsand release.
The engine runs for 10 minutes. Extend
run time for 10 minutes from present by
pressing the Lock and Remote Start buttons again. Pressing only the Remote
Start button again will turn off the ignition. Maximum run time is 20 minutes.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Unlocking the Doors with the Key
Your vehicle’s passenger doors can be
unlocked using the driver’s door key.
With the key in the lock cylinder:
• Turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock the driver’s door.
• Turn and hold the key toward the
front of the vehicle for two seconds tounlock all doors.
• Turn and hold the key toward the rear
of the vehicle momentarily to lock alldoors.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Headlamp Controls and
Automatic Headlamp System
You will find the exterior lamps knob on
the left side of the instrument panel.
AUTO:Activates the automatic head
lamp system, illuminating all exteriorlamps and the instrument panel/radiolights when needed.
(On/Off):If the switch is in the AUTO
position but lights are off, turn them onby turning the switch to (On/Off) and
release. To turn the headlamps off whenthe lights are on, turn the control to the
position. The momentary switch
design springs back to AUTO whenreleased.
(Parking Lamps):The parking lamp
position illuminates tail/side
marker/license plate lamps and instrument panel/radio lights.

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Manual Climate Control
To cool the vehicle interior more quickly
on hot days, open the windows longenough to let the hot air escape. Formaximum cooling:
1. Choose the coolest temperature
setting.
2. Select the Vent mode.
3. Press the (Recirculate) button.
4. Press the (Air Conditioning) button.
5. Turn the (Fan) knob clockwise to
its highest setting.
To defog or defrost, select the (Defog)
or (Defrost) mode. Defog directs halfof the air to the windshield/side windowsand half to the floor outlets. Defrostdirects most air to the windshield andthe side window outlets.
To remove frost or fog from the rear
window, press the (Rear Defog) button on the mode knob.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
(if equipped)
Dual automatic climate control automati
cally maintains the desired temperature
individually for the driver and front seat
passenger.
Automatic Operation
Push the AUTO button and use the
driver or passengerside up/down arrow
keys to adjust the temperature. The air
delivery mode, fan speed, air conditioning and recirculation functions will be setautomatically to achieve the desiredtemperature.
To turn the passengerside operation on
or off, press the PASS button. When firstturned on, the setting will be the same
as the driver’s. Use the up/down arrowkeys to adjust the temperature.
To turn off the entire system, press the
(Off) button.
Manual Operation
To manually select the temperature or
mode, press the desired mode button asfollows:
(Temperature):Press to manually
adjust the temperature. The left side
controls the driver side and the rightside controls the passenger side.

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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.