BUICK LACROSSE 2011 Get To Know Guide

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Examples:Miles Coverage
6,000 100%
12,000 100%
12,001 67%
18,000 55.25%
24,000 43.5%
30,000 31.75%
36,000 20%
48,000 20% Buick and Cadillac (0% Chevrolet and GMC)
This schedule applies to the price of
the tires only. GM will cover 100% of
the cost to mount and balance the
tires replaced under warranty for the
full bumper-to-bumper warranty
period.
After your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires, you may still have
pro-rated warranty coverage on your
original equipment tires by the tire manufacturer. Contact your GM
dealer or the tire manufacturer of
the brand of tires on your vehicle for
more information. The following is a
list of current tire manufacturer's
websites and toll-free customer
assistance numbers.

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Tire CompaniesCompany WebsiteToll-Free Number
Bridgestone/Firestone www.bridgestonetire.com 1-800-356-4644
Continental/General www.generaltire.com
www.continentaltire.com 1-800-847-3349
1-800-847-3349
Goodyear/Dunlop www.goodyeartires.com
www.dunloptires.com 1-800-321-2136
Michelin/Uniroyal/Goodrich www.michelinman.com 1-800-847-3435
Hankook www.hankooktireusa.com 1-877-740-7000 (East)
1-800-426-8252 (West)
Kumho www.kumhousa.com 1-800-445-8646
Pirelli www.us.pirelli.com 1-800-747-3554
Maxxis www.maxxis.com 1-866-509-7067
When a tire is removed from service
due to a covered warranty condition
under a tire manufacturer's Limited
Warranty Program, you may be
eligible for a tire replacement or a
comparable new tire on a prorated
basis. The tire manufacturer's limited
warranty program, which can be
obtained by calling or visiting the
tire manufacturer's website or any
authorized dealer, are in lieu of all
other remedies or warranties,
expressed or implied, arising by law
or otherwise, including fitness for aparticular purpose or
merchantability. The tire
manufacturer's expressly disclaim
liability for indirect, special,
incidental or consequential
damages, lost profit, loss of

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business, loss of goodwill, loss of
reputation, punitive or any other
damage, cost or loss of any kind.*
*Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusion may
not apply to you.
Accessory Coverages
All GM parts and accessories sold
and permanently installed on a GM
vehicle by a GM Dealer or GM
approved Accessory Distributer/
Installer (ADI) prior to delivery will
be covered under the applicable
portion (Bumper-to-Bumper,
Powertrain, etc.) of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. In the event GM
accessories are installed after
vehicle delivery, or are replaced
under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, they will be covered, parts
and labor, for the balance of the
applicable portion of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but in no
event less than 12 months/
12,000 miles.GM accessories sold
over-the-counter, or those not
requiring installation, will continue to
receive the standard GM Dealer
Parts Warranty of 12 months from
the date of purchase, parts only.
GM Licensed Accessories are
covered under the accessory-
specific manufacturer's warranty
and are not warranted by GM or its
dealers.
Notice:
This warranty excludes:
Any communications device that
becomes unusable or unable to
function as intended due to
unavailability of compatible
wireless service or GPS satellite
signals.
Sheet Metal Coverage
Sheet metal panels are covered
against corrosion and rust-through
as follows:
Corrosion: Body sheet metal
panels are covered against rust for
4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
comes first. Rust-Through:
Any body sheet
metal panel that rusts through, an
actual hole in the sheet metal, is
covered for up to 6 years, unlimited
mileage.
Important: Cosmetic or surface
corrosion, resulting from stone chips
or scratches in the paint, for
example, is not included in sheet
metal coverage.
Towing
Towing is covered to the nearest
Buick dealer if your vehicle cannot
be driven because of a warranted
defect.
What Is Not Covered
Tire and Wheel Damage or Wear
Normal tire wear or wear-out is not
covered. Road hazard damage such
as punctures, cuts, snags, and
breaks resulting from pothole
impact, curb impact, or from other
objects and tire wear due to
misalignment beyond the
maintenance period is not covered.

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Also, damage from improper
inflation, overloading, spinning, as
when stuck in mud or snow, tire
chains, racing, improper mounting
or dismounting, misuse, negligence,
alteration, improper repair, accident,
collision or fire, vandalism or
misapplication is not covered.
Damage to wheels or tire sidewalls
caused by automatic car washes or
cleaning agents is not covered.
Damage Due to Accident, Misuse,
or Alteration
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage caused as
the result of any of the following:
.Collision, fire, theft, freezing,
vandalism, riot, explosion,
or objects striking the vehicle
.Misuse of the vehicle such as
driving over curbs, overloading,
racing, or other competition.
Proper vehicle use is discussed
in the owner manual.
.Alteration, modification,
or tampering to the vehicle,
including, but not limited to the
body, chassis, powertrain,
driveline, or other components
after final assembly by GM.
.Coverages do not apply if the
odometer has been
disconnected, its reading has
been altered, or mileage cannot
be determined.
.Installation of non-GM (General
Motors) parts
.Water or fluid contamination
.Damage resulting from hail,
floods, windstorms, lightning and
other environmental conditions
.Alteration of glass parts by
application of tinting films
Important: This warranty is void on
vehicles currently or previously titled
as salvaged, scrapped, junked,
or otherwise considered a total loss. Damage or Corrosion Due to
Environment, Chemical
Treatments, or Aftermarket
Products
Damage caused by airborne fallout,
rail dust, salt from sea air, salt or
other materials used to control road
conditions, chemicals, tree sap,
stones, hail, earthquake, water or
flood, windstorm, lightning, the
application of chemicals or sealants
subsequent to manufacture, etc., is
not covered. See
“Chemical Paint
Spotting” underThings to Know
About the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty on page 13.
Damage Due to Insufficient or
Improper Maintenance
Damage caused by failure to follow
the recommended maintenance
schedule intervals and/or failure to
use or maintain proper fluids,
or maintain fluids between
recommended maintenance
intervals, fuel, lubricants,
or refrigerants recommended in the
owner manual is not covered.

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Damage Due to Contaminated or
Poor Quality Fuel
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel
may cause driveability problems
such as hesitation, lack of power,
stall, or no start. It may also render
gauges inoperable or degrade
functionality for components such
as spark plugs, oxygen sensors,
and the catalytic converter. Damage
from poor fuel quality, water
contamination, incorrect diesel fuel
or gasoline may not be covered.
It is recommended that gasoline
meet specifications which were
developed by automobile
manufacturers around the world
and contained in the World-Wide
Fuel Charter which is available
from the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers at
www.autoalliance.org/
fuel_charter.htm. Gasoline meeting
these specifications could provide
improved driveability and emission
control system performance
compared to other gasoline.Please refer to your Owner Manual
under
“Fuel” , for additional
recommendations, including the use
of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Additional information can also be
found at: www.toptiergas.com/
index.html.
Damage Due to Impact, Use,
or the Environment
Windshield or glass cracks, chips or
scratches due to impact are not
covered. Windshield cracks will be
covered for the first 12 months,
regardless of mileage if caused by
defects in material or workmanship.
Lights, lens, mirrors, paint, grill,
moldings and trim are not covered
for cracks, chips, scratches, dents,
dings and punctures or tears as a
result of impact with other objects or
road hazards. In addition, cracks,
chips, scratches or other damage to
the face of a radio or instrument
cluster from impact or foreign
objects is not covered. Maintenance
All vehicles require periodic
maintenance. Maintenance
services, such as those detailed in
the owner manual are the owner's
expense. Vehicle lubrication,
cleaning, or polishing are not
covered. Failure of or damage to
components requiring replacement
or repair due to vehicle use, wear,
exposure, or lack of maintenance is
not covered.
Items such as:
.Audio System Cleaning
.Brake Pads/Linings
.Clutch Linings
.Coolants and Fluids
.Filters
.Keyless Entry (or other remote
transmitter/receiver batteries) *
.Limited Slip Rear Axle Service

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.Tire Rotation
.Wheel Alignment/Balance **
.Wiper Inserts
are covered up to the first
maintenance inspection period
outlined in the Owner Manual.
Any replacement at the time of,
or beyond the maintenance
inspection period is considered
maintenance, and is not covered as
part of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The New Vehicle Limited
Warranty only covers components
when replacement or repair of these
components is the result of a defect
in material or workmanship.
* Consumable battery covered up to
12 months only.
** Maintenance items after
7,500 miles. Extra Expenses
Economic loss or extra expense is
not covered.
Examples include:
.Inconvenience
.Lodging, meals, or other travel
costs
.Loss of vehicle use
.Payment for loss of time or pay
.State or local taxes required on
warranty repairs
.Storage
Other Terms: This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
GM does not authorize any person
to create for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with these
vehicles. Any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose applicable to
this vehicle is limited in duration
to the duration of this written warranty. Performance of repairs
and needed adjustments is the
exclusive remedy under this
written warranty or any implied
warranty. GM shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential
damages, such as, but not limited
to, lost wages or vehicle rental
expenses, resulting from breach
of this written warranty or any
implied warranty.*
* Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied
warranty will last or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.

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Warranty Repairs–
Component Exchanges
In the interest of customer
satisfaction, GM may offer
exchange service on some vehicle
components. This service is
intended to reduce the amount of
time your vehicle is not available for
use due to repairs. Components
used in exchange are service
replacement parts which may be
new, remanufactured, reconditioned,
or repaired, depending on the
component involved.
All exchange components used
meet GM standards and are
warranted the same as new
components. Examples of the types
of components that might be
serviced in this fashion include:
engine and transmission
assemblies, instrument cluster
assemblies, radios, compact disc
players, tape players, batteries, and
powertrain control modules.
Warranty Repairs –Recycled
Materials
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) guidelines and GM support
the capture, purification, and reuse
of automotive air conditioning
refrigerant gases and engine
coolant. As a result, any repairs GM
may make to your vehicle may
involve the installation of purified
reclaimed refrigerant and coolant.
Tire Service
Any authorized Buick or tire dealer
for your brand of tires can assist you
with tire service. If, after contacting
one of these dealers, you need
further assistance or you have
questions, contact Buick Customer
Assistance Center. The toll-free
telephone numbers are listed under
Customer Assistance Offices on
page 34.
After-Manufacture
“Rustproofing”
Your vehicle was designed and built
to resist corrosion. Application of
additional rust-inhibiting materials is
neither necessary nor required
under the Sheet Metal Coverage.
GM makes no recommendations
concerning the usefulness or value
of such products.
Application of after-manufacture
rustproofing products may create an
environment which reduces the
corrosion resistance built into your
vehicle. Repairs to correct damage
caused by such applications are not
covered under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Paint, Trim, and Appearance
Items
Defects in paint, trim, upholstery,
or other appearance items are
normally corrected during new
vehicle preparation. If you find any
paint or appearance concerns,
advise your dealer as soon as

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possible. Your owner manual has
instructions regarding the care of
these items.
Vehicle Operation and Care
Considering the investment you
have made in your Buick, we know
you will want to operate and
maintain it properly. We urge you to
follow the maintenance instructions
in your owner manual.
If you have questions on how to
keep your vehicle in good working
condition, see your Buick dealer, the
place many customers choose to
have their maintenance work done.
You can rely on your Buick dealer to
use the proper parts and repair
practices.
Maintenance and Warranty
Service Records
Retain receipts covering
performance of regular
maintenance. Receipts can be
very important if a question arises
as to whether a malfunction is
caused by lack of maintenance or a
defect in material or workmanship.
A“Maintenance Record” is provided
in the maintenance schedule
section of the owner manual for
recording services performed.
The servicing dealer can provide a
copy of any warranty repairs for
your records.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical
fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall
upon and adhere to painted
surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and/or small irregular dark spots
etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the factory
applied paint causes this, Buick will
repair, at no charge to the owner,
the painted surfaces of new vehicles
damaged by this fallout condition
within 12 months or 12,000 miles of
purchase, whichever comes first.

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Warranty Coverage–
Extensions
Time Extensions : The New
Vehicle Limited Warranty will be
extended one day for each day
beyond the first 24 hour period in
which your vehicle is at an
authorized dealer facility for
warranty service. You may be asked
to show the repair orders to verify
the period of time the warranty is to
be extended. Your extension rights
may vary depending on state law. Mileage Extensions :
Prior to
delivery, some mileage is put on
your vehicle during testing at the
assembly plant, during shipping,
and while at the dealer facility. The
dealer records this mileage on the
first page of this warranty booklet at
delivery. For eligible vehicles, this
mileage will be added to the
mileage limits of the warranty
ensuring that you receive full benefit
of the coverage. Mileage extension
eligibility:
.Applies only to new vehicles
held exclusively in new vehicle
inventory.
.Does not apply to used vehicles,
GM-owned vehicles, dealer
owned used vehicles, or dealer
demonstrator vehicles.
.Does not apply to vehicles with
more than 1,000 miles on the
odometer even though the
vehicle may not have been
registered for license plates.
Touring Owner Service –
Foreign Countries
If you are touring in a foreign
country and repairs are needed,
take your vehicle to a GM dealer
facility, preferably one which sells
and services Buick vehicles. Once
you return to the United States,
provide your dealer with a statement
of circumstances, the original repair
order, proof of ownership, and any
paid receipt indicating the work
performed and parts replaced for
reimbursement consideration.
Important: Repairs made
necessary by the use of improper or
dirty fuels and lubricants are not
covered under the warranty. See
your owner manual for additional
information on fuel requirements
when operating in foreign countries.

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Warranty Service–Foreign
Countries
This warranty applies to GM
vehicles registered in the United
States and normally operated in the
United States or Canada. If you
have permanently relocated and
established household residency in
another country, GM may authorize
the performance of repairs under
the warranty authorized for vehicles
generally sold by GM in that
country. Contact an authorized GM
dealer in your country for
assistance.
Important: GM warranty
coverages may be void on GM
vehicles that have been imported/
exported for resale.
Original Equipment Alterations
This warranty does not cover any
damage or failure resulting from
modification or alteration to the
vehicle's original equipment as
manufactured or assembled by
General Motors. Examples of the
types of alterations that would not
be covered include cutting, welding,
or disconnecting of the vehicle's
original equipment parts and
components.
Additionally, General Motors does
not warranty non‐GM parts and/or
calibrations. The use of parts and/
or control module calibrations not
issued through General Motors will
void the warranty coverage for
those components that are
damaged or otherwise affected by
the installation of the non‐GM part
and/or control module calibration.
The only exception is that non‐GM
parts labeled “Certified to EPA
Standards” are covered by the
Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty.
Recreation Vehicle and Special
Body or Equipment Alterations
Installations or alterations to the
original equipment vehicle,
or chassis, as manufactured and
assembled by GM, are not covered
by this warranty. The special body
company, assembler, or equipment
installer is solely responsible for
warranties on the body or
equipment and any alterations to
any of the parts, components,
systems, or assemblies installed by
GM. Examples include, but are not
limited to, special body installations,
such as recreational vehicles, the
installation of any non-GM part,
cutting, welding, or the
disconnecting of original equipment
vehicle or chassis parts and
components, extension of
wheelbase, suspension and
driveline modifications, and axle
additions.