BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Get To Know Guide

DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SAFETY& SECURITY
Unlocking the Doors with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dual Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Headlamp Controls and
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windshield Wipers/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control System . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OWNER INFORMATION
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. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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A.Air Outlets
B.Interior Lamps Control
C.Exterior Lamps Control/Fog Lamp
Control
D.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
ECruise Controls
F.Instrument Panel Cluster G.DIC Buttons (if equipped)/Hazard
Warning Flasher Button
H.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
I.Audio System Controls
J.Hood Release
K.Parking Brake
L.Tilt Lever (if equipped)M.Horn
N.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped)
O.Shift Lever
P.Accessory Power Outlet
Q.Climate Controls
R.Glove Box
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Instrument Panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle’s instrument
panel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these keygauges and lights/lamps.
A.Trunk Ajar
B.Door Ajar
C.Tire Pressure Monitor
D.Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
E.Cruise Engaged
F.TachometerG.Security
H.Seat Belt – Driver
I.Driver Air Bag
J.Service Vehicle Soon
K.Speedometer
L.Headlamp Suggested
M.Fuel Gauge
N.Washer Fluid Level
O.Battery
P.Temperature Gauge
Q.KilometersperHour
(km/h)R.Miles per Hour (mph)
S.High Beam
T.Reduced Engine Power
U.Service Traction Control
V.Check Gas Cap
W.Oil Level/ChangeOil
Soon
X.Service Engine Soon
Y.Oil Pressure
Z.Brake
Note:
The instrument panel
cluster is designed to letyou know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is
important to read yourOwner Manual and becomefamiliar with the informationbeing relayed to you by thelights, gauges, DIC mes
sages and indicators,aswell as what action can
be taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
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.
The 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 toggle
between temperature and the word ICEfor two minutes.
The following DIC controls are located in
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.
Vehicle Symbols
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyindicate vehicle features and alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.
Air Conditioning (A/C)Air RecirculationDIC Fuel
DIC GaugesDIC Option DIC Set/Reset
Fog LampsHeadlamps
Off
Off/On
OnParking Lamps
Rear Window Defogger
Remote Vehicle Start
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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 button while OIL LIFE
is displayed until it shows 100%.
(Fuel)(if equipped): Press to display
fuel range and average economy.
(Option) (if equipped): Press to dis
play English/Metric units, language,
personalization, compass zone andcompass 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.
5. Press the button to change the
setting of each feature.
Your ignition key identifies you to the
vehicle.Two keys can be programmed
for certain features that correspond to
each driver. To personalize a key:
1. From the Personal Program menu,
press the (Option) button until
PERSONALIZE KEY is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Reset) button until
YES is displayed.
3. Press the button.Personalization Features include:
Delayed Locking— Delays locking
of the vehicle doors for up to five
seconds after the last door is closed.
Two chimes will sound when the powerdoor lock switch or the Lock button onthe Remote Keyless Entry transmitter
is pressed when a door is open. Toprogram:
1. From the Personal Program menu,
press the (Option) button untilDELAYED LOCKING is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Reset) button until
ON or OFF appears.
3.Press the button to select it.
The ignition key must be removed for
the feature to work after programming.
Key Fob Feedback— Choose from Off
(no feedback), Lights (exterior lightsflash) or Lights and Horn when you
press the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) Lock button. To program:
1. From the Personal Program menu,
press the (Option) button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Reset) button until
the desired setting is displayed.
3.Press the button to save the
setting.
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Unlocking the Doors with the Key
Your vehicle’s passenger doors can be
unlocked using the driver’s door key.
With the key in the lock cylinder:
• Turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock the driver’s door.
• Turn and hold the key toward the
front of the vehicle for two seconds
to unlock all doors.
•Turn and hold the key toward the rear
of the vehicle to lock all doors.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Automatic Door Locks
Auto Door Lock
The automatic door locks will lock the
vehicle’s doors when all doors areclosed and the vehicle is shifted intoDrive.
Auto Door Unlock
Automatic door unlocking options
include off, unlocking the driver’s door
or unlocking all 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 andPark — will be displayed. Select one ofthese choices to determine when the
vehicle’s door(s) will automaticallyunlock.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Exterior Light Delay— Sets the time
for exterior lights to remain on after thekey is removed from the ignition or thevehicle is unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter. To program:
1. From the Personal Program menu,
press the (Option) button until
EXTLIGHT DELAY is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Reset) button to
scroll through OFF or 15/30/60/90second delays.
3. Press the button to store a setting.
You can also use the (Option) and
(Set/Reset) buttons to personalize
each of the following:
• Return settings to factory default/
reset all keys
• Interior lights on when key is
removed from the ignition
• Content theftdeterrent system on/off
Exiting Programming Mode:The DIC
exits programming mode when:
• The vehicle is shifted out of Park.
• The vehicle is no longer in Run.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the tilt position of the steering
wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever(A) on the left of the steering columntoward you. Move the wheel up or downto a comfortable level. Release the leverto lock.
To adjust the telescoping position of the
steering wheel, push down on the lever(B) to unlock the steering wheel. Pull orpush the steering wheel to the desiredposition. Push up on the lever tolock
the steering wheel.
Do not adjust the position of the steering
wheel while driving.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A
B
Passenger Air Bag
Status Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the front
passenger frontal air bag, and a passenger air bag status indicator located onthe instrument panel center stack.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be securedin a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rearfacing infant seat, a child ridingin a forwardfacing child seat and anolder child riding in a booster seat.
COMFORT
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Dual Automatic Climate Control
(if equipped)
Dual automatic climate control maintains
the desired temperature individually for
the driver and front seat passenger.
Automatic Operation
Push the AUTO button and use the
driver or passengerside up/down arrow
keys to adjust the temperature. The air
delivery mode, fan speed, air conditioning and recirculation functions will be setautomatically to achieve the desiredtemperature.
To turn the passengerside operation on
or off, press the PASS button. When first
turned on, the setting will be the same
as the driver’s. Use the up/down arrowkeys to adjust the temperature.
To turn off the entire system, press the
OFF button.
Manual Operation
To manually select the temperature or
mode, press the desired mode button
as follows:
(Temperature):Press to manually
adjust the temperature. The left side
controls the driver side and the rightside controls the passenger side.
Manual Climate Control
To cool the vehicle interior more quickly
on hot days, open the windows longenough to let the hot air escape. Formaximum cooling:
1. Choose the coolest temperature
setting.
2. Select the Vent mode.
3. Press the (Recirculate) button.
4. Press the (Air Conditioning) button.
5.Turn the (Fan) knob clockwise to
its highest setting.
To defog or defrost, select the
(Defog) or (Defrost) mode.
Defog directs half of the air to the windshield/side windows and half to the flooroutlets. Defrost directs most air to thewindshield and the side window outlets.
To remove frost or fog from the rear
window, press the (Rear Defog) button on the airflow mode knob.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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(Decrease Fan Speed):Press to
lower fan speed.
(Increase Fan Speed):Press to
raise fan speed.
(Air Conditioning):Press to activate
or deactivate air conditioning.
(Recirculation):Press to prevent
outside air from entering your vehicle.
Recirculation can be activated in Vent orBiLevel mode, but not in Floor/Defog orDefrost mode.
(Rear Window Defog):Press to
clear the rear glass (it turns off afterabout 20 minutes). Press again forextended operation. Press again or
switch off the ignition to turn off.
(Floor mode):Press to direct most
of the air to the floor.
(BiLevel mode):Press to direct
most of the air to the instrument paneland floor outlets.
(Vent mode):Press to direct air
through the instrument panel outlets.
(Floor/Defog):Press to clear the
windshield and front side windows ofmist and frost.
(Defrost):Press to clear the wind
shield of heavier amounts of mist and
frost more quickly.
(Heated Seats):Press to turn the
driver or passenger heated seat on/off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio Systems
Setting the Time
Press and hold the H button on the
sound system faceplate until the correct
hour appears on the display. Press
and hold M until the correct minute
appears. The ignition does not need to
be turned on.
Radio Controls
(Power):
Press to turn the system on
or off.
(Volume):Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
BAND:Press to switch between AM,
FM1/FM2 and XM1/XM2 (if equipped).
DISP (Display): Press to switch the dis
play between the radio station frequency
and the time. With the ignition off, pressto display the time.
While in XM mode (if equipped), press
to display the artist, song title, categoryand channel.
INFO (Information) (if equipped):While
in XM mode (if equipped), press to dis
play a current radio station messageand other information, if available.
SCV (Speed Compensated Volume):Press to select Off, Min, Med or Max
radio volume compensation as vehiclespeed increases.
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Setting Preset Stations:
1. With the radio on, press BAND to
select AM/FM1/FM2 or XM1/XM2 (if equipped).
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press EQ to select equalization.
4. Press and hold a numbered push
button until a beep sounds.
Repeat for each pushbutton of each
band (up to 30 possible stations).
CD Controls
With the ignition on, insert a CD, label
side up, partway into the slot. The player
will pull it in and begin playing. To insert
with ignition off, first press eject or DISP.
1 (Reverse):Press to go to the
start of the current track if more thaneight seconds have played. Hold or
press more than once to move backward through the CD tracks.
2 (Fast Forward):Press to go to
the next track. Hold or press more thanonce to forward through the upcoming CD tracks.
4RDM (Random):Press to hear tracks
in random order. Press again to disable
random play.
(Seek):Press the left arrow to go
to the start of the current track or theprevious track. Press the right arrow togo to the start of the next track. Pressthe arrows for more than two seconds tosearch previous or next tracks. Releaseto stop searching and play the track.
DISP (Display):Press to display the
current CD track and the elapsed timethe current track has played.
BAND:Press to switch to the radio
when a CD is playing. The CD remains
inside the player.
(Tune/Balance/Fade):Turn to
select radio stations.
To set Bass/Treble, push and release
until BAS or TRE appears. Turn to
increase or decrease. To adjust to themiddle position, press and hold until itbeeps.
To adjust Balance, push and release
until BAL appears. Turn the knob to
move the sound toward the right or left.
To adjust Fade, push until FAD appears.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward
the front or rear.
To adjust all controls to the middle posi
tion, push/hold the speaker knob whenno tone or speaker control is displayed.
ALL CEN appears and the unit beeps.
(Seek):Press and release the
left/right Seek arrow to go to the previous or next station and stay there.
To scan, press and hold either arrow for
more than two seconds. SCAN appears
on the display and a beep sounds. The
radio finds a station, plays a few seconds and advances to the next. Presseither arrow or a pushbutton to stopscanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold
either arrow for more than four seconds.PSCAN appears and two beeps sound.Press either arrow or a pushbutton tostop scanning presets.
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