instrument panel BUICK LACROSSE 2006 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . .17
Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
StabiliTrak
®–Stability Control System . . . . . . .18
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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 features
described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

A.AirOutlets
B.InteriorLampsControl
C.ExteriorLampsControl
D.TurnSignal/MultifunctionLever
E.AudioSteeringWheelControls
F.InstrumentPanelCluster
G.DICButtonsH.PassengerAirBagStatus
Indicator
I.AudioSystemControls
J.HoodRelease
K.ParkingBrake
L.CruiseControlsM.Horn
N.SteeringWheelClimateControls
O.ClimateControls
P.ShiftLever
Q.AccessoryPowerOutlet
R.GloveBox
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InstrumentPanel
SeeSection3ofyourOwnerManual.

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SeeSection3ofyourOwnerManual.
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InstrumentPanelCluster
Yourvehicle’sinstrument
panelisequippedwiththis
clusteroroneverysimilar
toit.Theinstrumentpanel
clusterincludesthesekey
gaugesandlights/lamps.
A.TrunkAjar
B.DoorAjar
C.AntilockBrakeSystem
(ABS)
D.CruiseEngaged
E.TachometerF.Security
G.SeatBelt–Driver
H.DriverAirBag
I.ServiceVehicleSoon
J.Speedometer
K.HeadlampSuggested
L.FuelGauge
M.WasherFluidLevel
N.Battery
O.TemperatureGauge
P.KilometersperHour(KMH)Q.MilesperHour(MPH)
R.HighBeam
S.ReducedEnginePower
T.ServiceTractionControl
U.CheckGasCap
V.OilLevel/ChangeOilSoon
W.ServiceEngineSoon
X.OilPressure
Y.Brake
NOTE:
Theinstrumentpanel
clusterisdesignedtoletyou
knowaboutmanyimportant
aspectsofyourvehicle’s
operation.Itisimportantto
readyourOwnerManualand
becomefamiliarwiththeinfor
mationbeingrelayedtoyou
bythelights,gauges,DIC
messagesandindicators,as
wellaswhatactioncanbe
takentoensuresafetyandto
preventdamage.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)E/M (English/Metric):On the base DIC,
press to choose English or Metric units.
On uplevel DICs, press the (Option)
button until “UNITS” appears. Press the
(Set/Reset) button to choose English
or Metric units.
(Set/Reset)(if equipped): Press to
set/reset certain functions and to turn
off/acknowledge DIC messages.
(Gauges)(if equipped): Press to dis
play battery and oil life. To reset the Oil
Life System after an oil change, press
and hold the button while “OIL LIFE”
is displayed until it shows 100%.
(Fuel)(if equipped): Press to display
fuel range, average economy and
instantaneous economy.
(Option)(if equipped): Press to dis
play English/Metric units, language,
personalization, compass zone and
compass calibration.
(Traction Control)(if equipped):
Press to turn traction control on or off.
(Hazard):Press to turn the hazard
warning flashers on or off.
Personalizing the DIC (if equipped)
Uplevel DICs can memorize selected
personalized settings for up to two
drivers. (Some features are limited to a
single setting.)
1. Place the vehicle in Park (P) and turn
on the ignition.
2. Press the (Option) button until
“PERSONAL PROGRAM” is
displayed.
3. Press the (Set/Reset) button
to display instructions.
4.Press the button to display
programmable features.
5. Press the button to change the
setting of each feature.
The baselevel Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays the odometer and
trip odometer. Uplevel DICs also displaya compass, trip computer, fuel economy
information, OnStar
®phone numbers
called (if equipped) and other messages
or warnings. The DIC display is located
on the instrument cluster below the
speedometer, and can be programmed
in English, French or Spanish.
Outside temperature displays in the
bottomright corner of the uplevel DIC
when viewing the trip/odometer screens,
fuel screens and some gauge screens.At 37ºF (3ºC) or below, readings toggle
between temperature and the word
“ICE” for two minutes.
The following DIC controls are located
on the center of the instrument panel:
TRIP/ODO (Trip/Odometer):On the
base DIC, press to display odometer/trip
distance. Uplevel DICs also display time
elapsed and average speed.

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Remote Vehicle Start
(if equipped)
Use the Remote Keyless Entry transmit
ter (key fob) to start the engine from out
side the vehicle. (See the Driver
Information Center personalization menu
section to enable.) Automatic Climate
Control system vehicles will regulate the
inside 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 the
Remote Start button for four seconds
and release.
The engine runs for 10 minutes. Extend
run time for 10 minutes from present by
pressing the Lock and Remote Start but
tons again. Pressing only the Remote
Start button again will turn off the igni
tion. Maximum run time is 20 minutes.
After two remote starts have been pro
vided, the Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Unlocking the Doors with the Key
Your vehicle’s passenger doors can be
unlocked using the driver’sdoor 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 to
unlock all doors.
• Turn and hold the key toward the rear
of the vehicle to lock all doors.
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.
(On/Off):If the switch is in the AUTO
position but lights are off, turn them on
by turning the switch to (On/Off) and
release. To turn the headlamps off when
the lights are on, turn the control to the
position. The momentary switch
design springs back to AUTO when
released.
AUTO:Activates the automatic head
lamp system, illuminating all exterior
lamps and the instrument panel/radio
lights when needed.
(Parking Lamps):The parking lamp
position illuminates tail/side marker/
license plate lamps and instrument
panel/radio lights.

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(Headlamps):The headlamps posi
tion manually activates the headlamps,
exterior tail/marker lamps and instrumentpanel/radio lights.
(Fog Lamps):To activate the fog
lamps, press the center of the rotary
control marked .
To switch headlamps from low to high
beam, push the multifunction lever away
from you. Pull it back and release for
lowbeam operation.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL illuminates the lowbeam head
lamps at a lower intensity in daylight to
make the front of the vehicle more visi
ble to others. The DRL illuminates only
the lowbeam headlamps, not the
taillamps or side marker lamps.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Interior Lamps
The interior lamps control is located next to
the exterior lamps control on the left side
of the instrument panel. It can be set to:
(Off):This position disables the interi
or lamps entirely,whether or not a door
is open.
(Door):This position turns on the
interior lamps when a door is opened
and when the ignition key is removed.
(On):This position turns on the
interior lamps continuously.
Instrument Panel Brightness:When
you push the center of the interior lamps
knob, a springloaded stem will pop out.
Turn it right or left to adjust intensity.
Reading Lamps:Press the reading light
lens to turn on/off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the tilt position of the steering
wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever
(see “A”) on the left of the steering col
umn toward you. Move the wheel up or
down to a comfortable level. Release
the lever to lock.
To adjust the telescoping position of the
steering wheel, push down on the lever
(see “B”) to unlock the steering wheel.
Pull or push the steering wheel to the
desired position. Push up on the lever to
lock the steering wheel.
Do not adjust the position of the steering
wheel while driving.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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(Temperature):Press to manually
adjust the temperature. The left side
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 deactivate air conditioning.
(Recirculation):Press to prevent
outside air from entering your vehicle.
Recirculation can be activated in Vent or
BiLevel mode, but not in Floor/Defog or
Defrost mode.
(Rear Window Defog):Press to
clear the rear glass (it turns off after
about 20 minutes). Press again for
extended operation. Press again or
switch off the ignition to turn off.
(Floor mode):Press to direct most
of the air to the floor.
(BiLevel mode):Press to direct
most of the air to the instrument panel
and floor outlets.
(Vent mode):Press to direct air
through the instrument panel outlets.
(Floor/Defog):Press to clear the
windshield and front side windows of
mist and frost.
(Defrost):Press to clear the wind
shield of heavier amounts of mist and
frost more quickly.
(Heated Seats):Press to turn the
driver or passenger heated seat on/off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
(Mist):For a single wipe, twist the
band on the multifunction stalk down to
this position and release.
(Off):Twist the band to this position
to turn off the wipers.
(Delay):Twist the band up to set the
delay time (the top of the band equals a
shorter delay).
(Low):Twist the band up to this
position for lowspeed wipers.
(High):Twist the band up to this
position for highspeed wipers.
(Washer):To spray washer fluid,
turn the paddle at the top of the multi
function lever forward and release.
There will be a slight delay before the
wipers are activated. This is normal and
allows the washer to clean the entire
windshield.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Windshield Wipers/Washers

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Opening the Vehicle Hood
Pull the hood release handle located
under the driver’s side of the instrument
panel.
Under the leading edge of the hood
itself, push the secondary hood release
handle up and to the right. Lift the hood.
See Section 5 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 6passenger
models, the second outlet is located in
the flip/fold console. Use them to power
cellular phones, CB radio, etc. See your
Owner Manual for full safety and war
ranty cautions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Door Locks
Auto Door Lock
The automatic door locks will automati
cally lock the vehicle’sdoors when all
doors are closed and the vehicle is shift
ed into Drive. This feature can be turned
off or on by pressing the (Option) but
ton on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) until “Auto Door Lock” appears on
the display. Press the (Set/Reset)
button to scroll between Offand On.
Press the button to select your choice.
Hanging Garments
Use the rear assist handle or coat
hook to secure clothing on hangers for
transport.
Auto Door Unlock
If the Auto Door Lock feature is turned
on, you may also select the Auto Door
Unlock feature. Automatic door unlock
ing may be turned off, used only for the
driver’s door or for all of the doors.
Press the button on the DIC until “Auto
Door Unlock” is displayed; and then
press the button to scroll through
Off, Driver and All. If Driver or All is
selected, two additional choices —
“KeyOut” and “Park” — will be dis
played. Select one of these choices to
determine when the vehicle’s door(s)
will automatically unlock.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Passenger Air Bag
Status Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger seat for the front
passenger frontal air bag, and a passen
ger air bag status indicator located on
the instrument panel center stack.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter is located in the engine com
partment below the air inlet grille, near
the passengerside wiper arm. It traps
most of the pollen from the air that
enters the air conditioning module. Seeyour Owner Manual for Scheduled
Maintenance and replacement
instructions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
detects objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m)
behind the vehicle when the shift lever
is in the Reverse position and vehicle
speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Three colorcoded lights inside the
vehicle, above the rear window, provide
distance and system information to the
driver. See your Owner Manual for full
operation details.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Antilock Brake System
(if equipped)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps
to prevent a braking skid. The ABS
warning light illuminates briefly when the
engine is started. Momentary motor or
clicking noises and slight brake pedal
movement is normal as the system
checks itself at startup.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Note:It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passenger
seat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rearfacing infant seat, a child riding
in a forwardfacing child seat and an
older child riding in a booster seat.
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 system
reduces engine power and may upshift
the transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is nor
mal to hear or feel the system working.
TCS is always enabled unless you dis
able it manually to rock the vehicle free
from sand, mud or snow.
Todisable TCS, press the TCS button
on the instrument panel. The TCS warn
ing light will come on. Press the button
again to turn on TCS.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.