center console BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Owner's Manual

Center Seat
Your vehicle may have a front center seat. There
are cupholders on the underside of the seat
cushion. To use them, raise the seat cushion. This
seat can also be converted to a storage area by
lowering the armrest. SeeCenter Console Storage
Area on page 142.
For information on safety belts for this position,
seeCenter Front Passenger Position on page 31.
Rear Seats
Split Folding Rear Seat
If your vehicle has this feature, both sides of the
rear seatback can be folded down. This gives
direct access to the trunk. Make sure the
front seats are not reclined. If they are, the rear
seatback(s) may not fold down all the way.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle
the safety belts and return them to their normal
stowed position before folding a rear seat.
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OnStar®System.......................................... 126
Universal Home Remote System................ 130
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)....................... 130
Universal Home Remote System
(With One Triangular LED)..................... 130
Universal Home Remote System
Operation (With Three Round LED)....... 131
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...................... 137Storage Areas............................................. 141
Glove Box................................................. 141
Cupholder(s).............................................. 141
Center Console Storage Area.................... 142
Convenience Net....................................... 142
Sunroof....................................................... 143
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The
glove box may have a light inside and a shelf
located at the top of the glove box.
Cupholder(s)
If your vehicle is the
ve-passenger model,
there is a cupholder
in front of the center
console.
The cupholder has an arm that adjusts to
two positions to t either a large cup or
two smaller cups.If your vehicle is the six-passenger model, there is a
cupholder located underneath the seat. To access,
pull the center seat forward. The cupholder has a
support that adjusts to two positions to t either a
large cup or two smaller cups.
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Center Console Storage Area
If your vehicle has a ve-passenger console, the
center console has a padded lid that can be
used as an armrest. Lift the armrest lid to access
a storage bin with a coin holder and a CD
holder. Located under the lid is a card clip.
If your vehicle has a six-passenger console, there
is a ip and fold center armrest that allows you
to choose between a three-passenger front
row bench seat or a center console. For more
information seeCenter Seat on page 14.In
the upward position the armrest acts as a back
support for the front row bench seat. Flip the
center armrest down and it can be used as an
armrest for the driver and passenger seat. Lift the
armrest lid to access the storage area.
Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net located
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can help keep them from falling over.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store
those in the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when not in use.
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Perimeter Lighting
Perimeter lighting provides a period of exterior
vehicle lighting. Perimeter lighting activates when
the key is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is
unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The amount of time the exterior lamps
will remain on can be programmed using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See “EXIT LIGHT
DELAY” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 229for additional information.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
Your vehicle may have reading lamps located
on the overhead console. Press the lens to turn
them on and off.
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps
Your vehicle may have reading lamps located
near the rear assist handles. Press the lens to turn
them on and off.
Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM)
that estimates the battery’s temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best
performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be
displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets enable power
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone
or a CB radio to be used inside the vehicle.
Your vehicle has 12-volt outlets. One outlet is
located on the center console below the climate
controls. There may be another outlet located
inside the center storage console or in the ip and
fold console.
Open the cover to use the outlet. Be sure to close
the cover when the outlet is not in use.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not use equipment exceeding maximum
amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with
your dealer before adding electrical equipment.Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible to the power accessory outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your dealer.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment plugged
in for an extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the battery. Power is
always supplied to the outlets. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that exceeds
the maximum 20 ampere rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
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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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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 471
Owner Checks and Services.................... 466
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 470
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 462
Using....................................................... 459
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 459
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 190
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 208
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview................... 124
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®................................................ 125
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 124
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 124
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 126
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 126
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 125
MP3 ............................................................ 272
MyGMLink.com............................................ 481
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 109
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 471
O
Odometer.................................................... 181
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 300
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 195
Engine..................................................... 353
Pressure Light.......................................... 194
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 356
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 481
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 126
Other Warning Devices................................ 150
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 177
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 167
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 126
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 126
Power Mirrors.......................................... 125
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 163
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode....................................................... 370
Owner Checks and Services....................... 466
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Starting Your Engine................................... 111
Steering...................................................... 297
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 280
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 151
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 142
Convenience Net..................................... 142
Cupholder(s)............................................ 141
Glove Box................................................ 141
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 318
Sun Visors.................................................. 104
Sunroof....................................................... 143
T
Tachometer................................................. 181
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.................................... 398
TCS Warning Light...................................... 187
Theater Dimming......................................... 162
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 280
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 104
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 104
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 106
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 107Tilt Wheel.................................................... 151
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 190
Tires........................................................... 402
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 444
Buying New Tires..................................... 418
Chains..................................................... 424
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 426
Cleaning.................................................. 445
Compact Spare Tire................................. 437
Different Size........................................... 420
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 425
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 409
Inspection and Rotation............................ 416
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 429
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 411
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 429
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 427
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 435
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 403
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 406
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 421
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 422
Wheel Replacement................................. 422
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 417
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