ECU BUICK LACROSSE 2006 Get To Know Guide

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InstrumentPanelCluster
Yourvehicle’sinstrument
panelisequippedwiththis
clusteroroneverysimilar
toit.Theinstrumentpanel
clusterincludesthesekey
gaugesandlights/lamps.
A.TrunkAjar
B.DoorAjar
C.AntilockBrakeSystem
(ABS)
D.CruiseEngaged
E.TachometerF.Security
G.SeatBelt–Driver
H.DriverAirBag
I.ServiceVehicleSoon
J.Speedometer
K.HeadlampSuggested
L.FuelGauge
M.WasherFluidLevel
N.Battery
O.TemperatureGauge
P.KilometersperHour(KMH)Q.MilesperHour(MPH)
R.HighBeam
S.ReducedEnginePower
T.ServiceTractionControl
U.CheckGasCap
V.OilLevel/ChangeOilSoon
W.ServiceEngineSoon
X.OilPressure
Y.Brake
NOTE:
Theinstrumentpanel
clusterisdesignedtoletyou
knowaboutmanyimportant
aspectsofyourvehicle’s
operation.Itisimportantto
readyourOwnerManualand
becomefamiliarwiththeinfor
mationbeingrelayedtoyou
bythelights,gauges,DIC
messagesandindicators,as
wellaswhatactioncanbe
takentoensuresafetyandto
preventdamage.

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Universal Home Remote
TheUniversal Home Remote can store
three frequencies for a garage door
opener, entry door lock, security system,
etc. The remote requires the vehicle’s
engine to be running or the ignition to be
in the Run position in order to operate.
This provides added security by not
allowing access to the home, garage,
etc., through the Universal Home
Remote without having the proper key
for the vehicle.
To program, with the key On and the
engine Off:
• Press and hold the two outer buttons
on the remote until the indicator light
flashes;
then release the buttons(about 20 seconds — do not hold for
more than 30 seconds); do not repeat
this step for the second or third
devices added.
• Hold the end of your handheld trans
mitter up to three inches away from
the surface of the remote. Hold its
button and the button you wish to
assign it to on the Universal Home
Remote.
• Continue holding both buttons (up to
90 seconds); the indicator light will
begin blinking slowly, then more quick
ly. Programming is complete when
the remote light flashes rapidly.
• Release both buttons.
• Press and hold the remote button
again. If the indicator stays lit con
stantly, programming is complete.
• Continue programming additional
devices using the remaining two
Universal Home Remote buttons, but
do not simultaneously press the two
outer buttons on the remote again.
If the remote indicator blinks rapidly for
two seconds and remains on during pro
gramming, it indicates that your device
(usually a garage door opener) has a
“rolling code.”
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped)
See Radio and CD Controls for full details
about the functions of the following buttons:
•
(Seek)
•BAND
•1–6 (Preset Stations)
•(OnStar®/Mute):Press to silence
audio, and again to play. In OnStar
equipped vehicles, press to interact
with the OnStar system.
•
(VOLUME):Press up/down
arrow to increase/decrease volume.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Use the deck lid tiedown to secure the
deck lid when carrying oversize cargo
that prevents the deck lid from closing
completely. Observe all applicable safety
precautions.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Load Floor (Spare Tire Cover)
For convenient access to the spare tire,
lift and attach the load floor (tire cover)
handle to the front of the deck lid
weatherstrip.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Sun Visors
Swing down the visors and slide them
along the rod to cover different areas of
the front window, or move them to cover
the side windows.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Cupholders
On fivepassenger models, the center
console has a cupholder in its front sec
tion. A twoposition arm adjusts to hold
the cup securely.
On sixpassenger models, a cupholder
is located inside the armrest/center stor
age console. Turn the bottom of the
armrest/console outward to access the
cupholder.
The rear seat armrest also has a
cupholder.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
OnStar®and Owner Manual Shelf
The OnStar system and Owner Manual
shelf are located at the top of the
glove box.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Bag Holder
A hook on the glove box door is
designed to hold the handle of a small
plastic bag, which may be used to hold
trash or small, lightweight items. Close
the glove box door after placing the bag
on the hook.

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Opening the Vehicle Hood
Pull the hood release handle located
under the driver’s side of the instrument
panel.
Under the leading edge of the hood
itself, push the secondary hood release
handle up and to the right. Lift the hood.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with 12volt
outlets. One is located on the center
console below the climate controls.
The second outlet is located inside the
center storage console. On 6passenger
models, the second outlet is located in
the flip/fold console. Use them to power
cellular phones, CB radio, etc. See your
Owner Manual for full safety and war
ranty cautions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Door Locks
Auto Door Lock
The automatic door locks will automati
cally lock the vehicle’sdoors when all
doors are closed and the vehicle is shift
ed into Drive. This feature can be turned
off or on by pressing the (Option) but
ton on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) until “Auto Door Lock” appears on
the display. Press the (Set/Reset)
button to scroll between Offand On.
Press the button to select your choice.
Hanging Garments
Use the rear assist handle or coat
hook to secure clothing on hangers for
transport.
Auto Door Unlock
If the Auto Door Lock feature is turned
on, you may also select the Auto Door
Unlock feature. Automatic door unlock
ing may be turned off, used only for the
driver’s door or for all of the doors.
Press the button on the DIC until “Auto
Door Unlock” is displayed; and then
press the button to scroll through
Off, Driver and All. If Driver or All is
selected, two additional choices —
“KeyOut” and “Park” — will be dis
played. Select one of these choices to
determine when the vehicle’s door(s)
will automatically unlock.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Passenger Air Bag
Status Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger seat for the front
passenger frontal air bag, and a passen
ger air bag status indicator located on
the instrument panel center stack.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter is located in the engine com
partment below the air inlet grille, near
the passengerside wiper arm. It traps
most of the pollen from the air that
enters the air conditioning module. Seeyour Owner Manual for Scheduled
Maintenance and replacement
instructions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(if equipped)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
detects objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m)
behind the vehicle when the shift lever
is in the Reverse position and vehicle
speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Three colorcoded lights inside the
vehicle, above the rear window, provide
distance and system information to the
driver. See your Owner Manual for full
operation details.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Antilock Brake System
(if equipped)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps
to prevent a braking skid. The ABS
warning light illuminates briefly when the
engine is started. Momentary motor or
clicking noises and slight brake pedal
movement is normal as the system
checks itself at startup.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Note:It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passenger
seat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rearfacing infant seat, a child riding
in a forwardfacing child seat and an
older child riding in a booster seat.
Traction Control System (TCS)
(if equipped)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheelspin. TCS activates when it
senses one or both front wheels spin
ning or losing traction. Then the system
reduces engine power and may upshift
the transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is nor
mal to hear or feel the system working.
TCS is always enabled unless you dis
able it manually to rock the vehicle free
from sand, mud or snow.
Todisable TCS, press the TCS button
on the instrument panel. The TCS warn
ing light will come on. Press the button
again to turn on TCS.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

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Vehicle Symbols Glossary
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is important
to become familiar with them, as they
indicate vehicle features and alert you
to various vehicle operating conditions.
Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Air Recirculation
Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
Cruise Control On/Off
DIC Fuel
DIC Gauges
DIC Option
DIC Set/Reset
Fog Lamps
Headlamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
Off/On
On
Parking Lamps
Rear Window Defogger
Remote Vehicle Start
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Security Light
Traction Control Off Light
StabiliTrak®–Stability Control
System (if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a computercontrolled sys
tem that detects and corrects differences
between the path you have chosen and
the vehicle’s actual direction by applying
brake pressure individually at the appro
priate wheel. When the system acti
vates, “STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE”
displays on the DIC.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Acoustic Laminate Glass
Special windshield and front door win
dow glass composition reduces wind
and road noise. If replacement is neces
sary, see your dealer or specify
acoustic
laminateglass from the supplier. Failure
to do so can result in added wind and
outside noise in the cabin.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
If the battery fails and it is necessary
to move the vehicle, the Automatic
Transaxle Shift Lock can be disabled to
allow the transaxle to be shifted out of
Park. Turn the ignition key to ACC posi
tion, and shift the transaxle into Neutral.With the car in Neutral, the vehicle can
be pushed out of a confined area.
See Sections 2 and 5 of your Owner Manual.