BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Owner's Manual

Recycled original equipment parts may also be
used for repair. These parts are typically removed
from vehicles that were total losses in prior
accidents. In most cases, the parts being recycled
are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A
recycled original equipment GM part, may be an
acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s
originally designed appearance and safety
performance, however, the history of these parts is
not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM
New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related
failures are not covered by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These
are made by companies other than GM and may
not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result,
these parts may t poorly, exhibit premature
durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform
properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts
are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such
parts are not covered by that warranty.Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision
repair facility that meets your needs before you
ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer
may have a collision repair center with GM-trained
technicians and state of the art equipment, or
be able to recommend a collision repair center that
has GM-trained technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring Your Vehicle
Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with
comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
There are signicant differences in the quality
of coverage afforded by various insurance policy
terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced
protection to your GM vehicle by limiting
compensation for damage repairs by using
aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance
companies will not specify aftermarket collision
parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend
that you assure your vehicle will be repaired
with GM original equipment collision parts. If such
insurance coverage is not available from your
current insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
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If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may
require you to have insurance that assures repairs
with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement
parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be
charged at the end of your lease for poor quality
repairs.
If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an
accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that
no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,
is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do
not leave the scene of an accident until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your
vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or
you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved
in the accident. Do not discuss your personal
condition, mental frame of mind, or anything
unrelated to the accident. This will help guard
against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM
Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 484for more
information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a card
from the tow truck operator or write down the
driver’s name, the service’s name, and the
phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before
it is towed away. Make sure this includes your
insurance information and registration if you
keep these items in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and policy
number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
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If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If they
ask for a police report, phone or go to the police
department headquarters the next day and you
can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In
some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance
laws, a report may not be necessary. This is
especially true if there are no injuries and both
vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for
your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer
or a private collision repair facility to x the
damage, make sure you are comfortable with
them. Remember, you will have to feel
comfortable with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work will
be performed on your vehicle. If you have a
question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage
repairs, GM recommends that you take an active
role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or
have it towed there. Specify to the facility that
any required replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts
or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled
parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle
warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must
live with the repair. Depending on your policy
limits, your insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this
with your repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is
leased you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if
your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
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If another party’s insurance company is paying for
the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that insurance
company’s collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that company. In
such cases, you can have control of the repair and
parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it nds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or General Motors.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, you should
immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you will notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232-5136
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General Motors
dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner manual
will include the Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
US + Processing Fee
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
US + Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on
the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 341
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 167
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 344
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 449
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 358
Air Conditioning..................................168, 172
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 183
Readiness Light....................................... 182
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 489
Airbag System............................................... 66
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 73
Passenger Sensing System....................... 75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 73
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 74
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 71
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 68Antenna, Backglass..................................... 283
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 284
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 291
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 187
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 444
Care of Safety Belts................................ 442
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 446
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 443
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 438
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 440
Finish Care.............................................. 443
Finish Damage......................................... 446
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 441
Leather.................................................... 441
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 445
Tires........................................................ 445
Underbody Maintenance........................... 446
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 447
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 442
Weatherstrips........................................... 442
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 444
Ashtray(s).................................................... 168
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Audio System(s).......................................... 238
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 280
Backglass Antenna................................... 283
Care of Your CD Player........................... 282
Care of Your CDs.................................... 282
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 284
Radio with CD........................240, 245, 252
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 260
Setting the Time...................................... 239
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 280
Understanding Radio Reception............... 281
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 284
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 98
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 360
Operation................................................. 114
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 283
Battery........................................................ 384
Electric Power Management..................... 163
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 160
Run-Down Protection............................... 164
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 310Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 291
Emergencies............................................ 293
Parking.................................................... 117
System Warning Light.............................. 186
Brakes........................................................ 381
Braking....................................................... 290
Braking in Emergencies............................... 293
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 109
Bulb Replacement....................................... 394
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 397
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 394
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 391
License Plate Lamps................................ 400
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 400
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 398
Buying New Tires........................................ 418
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C
Calibration................................................... 206
California Fuel............................................. 344
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 341
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 454
Carbon Monoxide..............100, 122, 314, 327
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 442
Your CD Player........................................ 282
Your CDs ................................................. 282
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 272
Center Console Storage Area...................... 142
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 31
Center Seat.................................................. 14
Chains, Tire................................................. 424
Charging System Light................................ 185
Check
Engine Light............................................ 190
Check Gas Cap Light.................................. 199
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 348
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 446Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 51
Older Children........................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position................................. 61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 61
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 50
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 284
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 168
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 444
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 443
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 440
Finish Care.............................................. 443
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 438
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 441
Leather.................................................... 441
Tires........................................................ 445
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance........................... 446
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 442
Weatherstrips........................................... 442
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 444
Climate Control System............................... 168
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 178
Dual Automatic......................................... 172
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 177
Collision Damage Repair............................. 490
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 437
Compass..................................................... 206
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 104
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 290
Convenience Net......................................... 142
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 189
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 188
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Low Warning Light................................... 189
Cooling System........................................... 370
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 161
Cruise Control............................................. 154
Cruise Control Light.................................... 195
Cupholder(s)................................................ 141Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 487
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 482
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 482
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 478
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 483
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 495
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 494
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 494
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 484
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 495
D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 159
Defensive Driving........................................ 286
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 162
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 162
Delayed Locking............................................ 97
DIC Compass.............................................. 206
Disc, MP3................................................... 272
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