hood release BUICK LACROSSE 2017 Owner's Manual

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9803782) -
2017 - crc - 9/7/16
In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0160.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0148.
Fog Lamps 0151.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0152.
3. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0151.
4. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode
0 185.
5. Instrument Cluster 0108.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0122.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0102.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0150.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0149.
9. Infotainment 0155.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0156.
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0190. Parking Assist Button. See
Driver Assistance Systems
0
202.
SPORT Button (If Equipped).
See Selective Ride Control
0 192.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0215
(If Equipped).
Automatic Parking Assist
Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Assistance Systems
0 202.
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0181.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button (Out of View). See Ignition
Positions 0173.
14. Steering Wheel Controls. See the infotainment manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0122.
15. Horn 0102.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0101 (Out of View). 17.
Cruise Control 0192 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0194
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0207 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0102
(If Equipped).
18. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0125
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release (Out of View). SeeHood 0229.
20. Front Storage.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0114.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0187.

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9803782) -
2017 - crc - 9/7/16
40 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If equipped with a power trunk, the
emergency trunk release handle will
power open the trunk.
After pulling the emergency trunk
release handle, push the handle
back into the bezel.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid :
Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system, if equipped.
. With a door open, press
Q
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will
bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9803782) -
2017 - crc - 9/7/16
Vehicle Care 229
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records0307.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the interior hood release
handle located to the left of the
steering column below the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and push the secondary hood
release handle toward the
driver side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9803782) -
2017 - crc - 9/7/16
Service and Maintenance 305
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0236.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 231.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.