lights BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Owner's Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 14
Safety Belts
............................................ 16
Child Restraints
...................................... 39
Airbag System
........................................ 66
Restraint System Check
......................... 82
Features and Controls
................................ 85
Keys
....................................................... 87
Doors and Locks
.................................... 96
Windows
............................................... 102
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 104
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 109
Mirrors
.................................................. 124
OnStar
®System
................................... 126
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 130
Storage Areas
...................................... 141
Sunroof
................................................ 143Instrument Panel
....................................... 145
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 148
Climate Controls
................................... 168
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 179
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 199
Audio System(s)
................................... 238
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 285
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 286
Towing
................................................. 325
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 337
Service
................................................. 340
Fuel
...................................................... 343
Checking Things Under
the Hood
........................................... 348
Headlamp Aiming
................................. 391
Bulb Replacement
................................ 394
2007 Buick LaCrosse Owner ManualM
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Power Lumbar
Your driver’s seat may have power lumbar. The
control is located on the outboard side of the seat
cushion.
Press the front of the control to increase lumbar
support. Press the rear of the control to decrease
lumbar support.
Keep in mind that as your seating position
changes, as it may during long trips, so should the
position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat
as needed.
Heated Seats
If your vehicle has this
feature, the buttons are
located on the climate
control panel.
Press the button once to activate the high heat
setting. Both indicator lights on the button will come
on. Press the button again to select the lower
temperature setting. Only one indicator light will
come on. Press the button a third time to turn the
heat off.
This feature only works when the ignition is on.
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B (ACCESSORY):This position lets the radio and
windshield wipers operate while the engine is
off. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise.
C (RUN):This position is where the key returns
to after the vehicle is started. This position displays
some of the warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for
an extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER’S
DOOR AJAR when the driver’s door is opened if
the ignition is in OFF, ACCESSORY and the key is
in the ignition. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 208for more information.Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power
(RAP), the power windows and radio will continue
to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to OFF unless a door is opened.
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3. Enter these positions into the Universal Home
Remote System as follows.
Press and release all three buttons at the same
time to put the device into programming mode.
4. The indicator light will blink slowly. In order
from left to right, and within two and one-half
minutes, enter each switch setting into the
Universal Home Remote System. Push
one button for each switch as follows:
Left button = “on” switch position.
Right button = “off” switch position.
Middle button = “middle” switch position.5. After entering the switch settings, press and
release all three buttons at the same time.
The indicator lights will turn on.
6. Press and hold the button you would like to
use to control the garage door until the
garage door moves. The indicator light above
the selected button should slowly blink.
You may need to hold the button from ve to
55 seconds.
7. Immediately release the button when the
garage door moves. The indicator light will
blink rapidly until programming is complete.
8. Press and release the button again. The
garage door should move, conrming that
programming is successful and complete.
To program another device such as an additional
garage door opener, a security device, or
home lighting, repeat Steps 1–8, choosing a
different function button in Step 7 than what you
used for the garage door opener.
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3. Press and hold the button you would like to
use to control the garage door until the
garage door moves. The indicator light, above
the selected button, should slowly blink.
You may need to hold the button from ve to
20 seconds.
4. Immediately release the button when the
garage door moves. The indicator light will
blink rapidly until programming is complete.
5. Press and release the button again. The
garage door should move, conrming that
programming is successful and complete.
To program another device such as an additional
garage door opener, a security device, or
home lighting, repeat Steps 1–5, choosing a
different function button in Step 3 than what you
used for the garage door opener.
Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least
half of a second. The indicator light will come
on while the signal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
You can reprogram any of the three buttons by
repeating the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
You should erase the programmed buttons when
you sell the vehicle or terminate your lease.
To erase either rolling code or xed code on the
Universal Home Remote device, do the following:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at
the same time for approximately 20 seconds,
until the indicator lights, located directly
above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink,
release both buttons. The codes from all
button will be erased.
For additional information on Universal Home
Remote, seeCustomer Assistance Offices
on page 482.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 148
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 150
Other Warning Devices............................. 150
Horn.......................................................... 150
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 153
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 153
Windshield Wipers..................................... 153
Windshield Washer.................................... 154
Cruise Control........................................... 154
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 158
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 159
Fog Lamps................................................ 160
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................. 160
Interior Lamps........................................... 161
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 161
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 161
Entry Lighting............................................ 161
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 162
Theater Dimming....................................... 162
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 162Perimeter Lighting..................................... 163
Overhead Console Reading Lamps........... 163
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps.......... 163
Electric Power Management...................... 163
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 164
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 164
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 167
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 168
Climate Controls......................................... 168
Climate Control System............................. 168
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 172
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 177
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 178
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 179
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 180
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 181
Tachometer............................................... 181
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 181
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 182
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 182
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 183
Charging System Light.............................. 185
Brake System Warning Light..................... 186
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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<(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn your headlamps on, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
A warning chime will sound if the driver’s door is
opened when the ignition switch is turned to
OFF or ACCESSORY and the headlamps or
parking lamps are on.
-(Foglamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps,
press this button to turn them on and off. SeeFog
Lamps on page 160for additional information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. DRL lamps are required to function at
all times on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make the low-beam
headlamps come on at reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is off.
The parking brake is released.
While the DRL are on, only the vehicle’s low-beam
headlamps will be on at reduced brightness.
The turn signal, taillamps, sidemarker, and other
lamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not
be lit up either.
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Interior Lamps
Your interior lamps
control is located next to
the exterior lamps
control and to the left of
the steering wheel on
the instrument panel.
9(Off):Turn the control to this position to
disable courtesy lamps, entry lighting, delayed
entry lighting, and delayed exit lighting.
1(Door):Turn the control to this position to turn
the interior lamps on when any door is open and
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition.
+(On):Turn the control to this position to turn
on the interior lamps.
The interior lamps can be controlled, or
automatically turned on or off under certain
conditions. They are explained in the following text.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The instrument panel lights can be brightened or
dimmed by pressing the center knob of the
interior lamp controls until it pops out. Turn the
knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Courtesy Lamps
Courtesy lamps come on to make it easier to
enter and exit the vehicle. These lamps will come
on when the interior lamp control is in the door
position and any door is opened.
Entry Lighting
The courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a
set time whenever the interior lamp control is in
the door position and the UNLOCK button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed.
The lamps will stay on while a door is opened and
then turn off automatically about 25 seconds
after it is closed. If the UNLOCK button is pressed
and a door is not opened, the lamps will turn off
after about 25 seconds.
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Entry lighting includes a feature called theater
dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps do not
turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they
slowly dim after the delay time and then turn off.
The courtesy lamps turn off when the ignition key
is turned to RUN or START. They will come
on again when a door is opened.
Delayed Entry Lighting
Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle’s interior
for a period of time after all the doors have
been closed.
After all the doors have been closed, the delayed
entry lighting feature will continue to work until
one of the following occurs:
The ignition is in RUN.
The doors are locked.
25 seconds has passed.
If during the illumination period a door is opened,
the timed illumination period will be canceled
and the interior lamps will remain on.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to ve-second fade
out of the courtesy lamps instead of immediate
turn off.
Delayed Exit Lighting
This feature can be programmed either on or off
using the Driver Information Center. SeeDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 229under INT
(Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED. When
activated, this feature illuminates the interior for a
period of time after the ignition key is removed
from the ignition.
The ignition must be off and the interior lamp
control must be in the door position for delayed
exit lighting to work. When the ignition key is
removed, interior illumination will activate
and remain on until one of the following occurs:
The ignition is in RUN.
The power door locks are activated.
25 seconds has passed.
If during the illumination period a door is opened,
the timed illumination period will be canceled
and the interior lamps will remain on.
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