instrument cluster BUICK LACROSSE 2005 Get To Know Guide

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unlocking the Doors with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Headlamp Controls and Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dual Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windshield Wipers/Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10HomeLink®Wireless Control System . . . . . . . .13
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . .16
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick LaCrosse. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the featuresdescribed in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

A.Air Outlets
B.Interior Lamps Control
C.Exterior Lamps Control
D.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
E.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
F.Instrument Panel Cluster
G.DIC ButtonsH.Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator
I.Audio System Controls
J.Hood Release
K.Parking Brake
L.Cruise ControlsM.Horn
N.Steering Wheel Climate Controls
O.Climate Controls
P.Shift Lever
Q.Accessory Power Outlet
R.Glove Box
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Instrument Panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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C
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
W
V
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NM
P
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Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicle’s instrument
panel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key
gauges and lights/lamps.
A.Trunk Ajar
B.Door Ajar
C.Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
D.Cruise Engaged
E.TachometerF.Security
G.Seat Belt – Driver
H.Driver Air Bag
I.Service Vehicle Soon
J.Speedometer
K.Headlamp Suggested
L.Fuel Gauge
M.Washer Fluid Level
N.Battery
O.Temperature Gauge
P.KilometersperHour(KMH)Q.Miles per Hour (MPH)
R.High Beam
S.Reduced Engine Power
T.Service Traction Control
U.Check Gas Cap
V.Oil Level/ChangeOilSoon
W.Service Engine Soon
X.Oil Pressure
Y.Brake
IMPORTANT:
Theinstrument
panel cluster is designed tolet you know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is
important to read your OwnerManual and become familiarwith the information beingrelayed to you by the lights,gauges, DIC messages andindicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)E/M (English/Metric):On the base DIC,
press to choose English or Metric units.
On uplevel DICs, press the (Option)button until “UNITS” appears. Press the
(Set/Reset) button to choose English
or Metric units.
(Set/Reset)(if equipped): Press to
set/reset certain functions and to turn
off/acknowledge DIC messages.
(Gauges)(if equipped): Press to dis
play battery and oil life. To reset the OilLife System after an oil change, press
and hold the (Set/Reset) button while
“OIL LIFE” is displayed until it shows100%.
(Fuel)(if equipped): Press to display
fuel range, average economy and
instantaneous economy.
(Option) (if equipped): Press to dis
play English/Metric units, language, per
sonalization, compass zone and compass calibration.
(Traction Control)(if equipped):
Press to turn traction control on or off.
(Hazard):Press to turn the hazard
warning flashers on or off.
Personalizing the DIC (if equipped)
Uplevel DICs can memorize selected
personalized settings for up to two drivers. (Some features are limited to asingle setting.)
1. Place the vehicle in Park (P) and turn
on the ignition.
2. Press the (Option) button
until “PERSONALPROGRAM” is
displayed.
3. Press the (Set/Reset) button
to display instructions.
4. Press the button to display
programmable features.
The baselevel Driver Information
Center (DIC) displays the odometer and
trip odometer. Uplevel DICs also display
a compass, trip computer, fuel economyinformation, OnStar
®phone numbers
called (if equipped) and other messages
or warnings. The DIC display is locatedon the instrument cluster below the
speedometer, and can be programmedin English, French or Spanish.
Outside temperature displays in the
bottomright corner of the uplevel DICwhen viewing the trip/odometer screens,fuel screens and some gauge screens.
At 37ºF (3ºC) or below, readings togglebetween temperature and the word“ICE” for two minutes.
The following DIC controls are located
on the center of the instrument panel:
TRIP/ODO (Trip/Odometer):On the
base DIC, press to display odometer/tripdistance. Uplevel DICs also display timeelapsed and average speed.