traction control 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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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
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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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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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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 vehiclespeed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).Three colorcoded lights inside the
vehicle, above the rear window, providedistance and system information to thedriver.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Antilock Brake System
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps
prevent a braking skid. The ABS warning light illuminates briefly when theengine is started. Momentary motor orclicking noises and slight brake pedalmovement are normal as the systemchecks itself when reaching speeds ofapproximately 3 to 5 mph.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheelspin. TCS activates when it
senses one or both front wheels spin
ning or losing traction. Then the systemreduces engine power and may upshiftthe transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is nor
mal to hear or feel the system working.
TCS is always enabled unless you disable it manually to rock the vehicle free
from sand, mud or snow.
To disable TCS, press the TCS button
on the instrument panel. The TCS warning light will come on. Press the button
again to turn TCS on.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak® – Stability Control
System (if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a computercontrolled sys
tem that detects and corrects differencesbetween the path you have chosen and
the vehicle’s actual direction by applyingbrake pressure individually at the appro
priate wheel. When the system acti
vates, STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVEdisplays on the DIC.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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