air filter BUICK LACROSSE 2007 User Guide

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Automatic Transaxle (Drain and Rell) 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.6L V6 and 3.8L V6 11.2 qt 10.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L V6 5.5 qt 5.2 L
3.8L V6 4.5 qt 4.3 L
Fuel Tank
3.8L Engine (with NU6 emissions) sold new in CA, ME,
VT, NY, MA (see your dealer for bordering states)17.0 gal 64.4 L
3.8L Engine (without NU6 emissions) sold new in all
other states (see your dealer for more information)17.5 gal 66.2 L
3.6L Engines sold new in all states 17.5 gal 66.2 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft
140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 462
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 353. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 356.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 358.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 416and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 467.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid
as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transaxle uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 358.•••
Change automatic transaxle uid and lter
(severe service).See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transaxle uid and lter
(normal service).•
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).An
Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An
Emission Control Service. See footnote (m).•
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
GM dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberACDelco®Part
Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15221217 A1614C
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L V6 89017342 PF61
3.8L V6 25010792 PF47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 15284938 CF132
Spark Plugs
3.6L V6 Engine 12597464 41-990
3.8L V6 Engine 12568387 41-101
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly – 22.0 inches (55.0 cm)
Driver’s Side 15146564 —
Passenger’s Side 15146565 —
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 341
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 167
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 344
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 449
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 358
Air Conditioning..................................168, 172
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 183
Readiness Light....................................... 182
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 489
Airbag System............................................... 66
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 73
Passenger Sensing System....................... 75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 73
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 74
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 71
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 68Antenna, Backglass..................................... 283
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 284
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 291
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 187
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 444
Care of Safety Belts................................ 442
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 446
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 443
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 438
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 440
Finish Care.............................................. 443
Finish Damage......................................... 446
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 441
Leather.................................................... 441
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 445
Tires........................................................ 445
Underbody Maintenance........................... 446
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 447
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 442
Weatherstrips........................................... 442
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 444
Ashtray(s).................................................... 168
497

Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance........................... 446
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 442
Weatherstrips........................................... 442
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 444
Climate Control System............................... 168
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 178
Dual Automatic......................................... 172
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 177
Collision Damage Repair............................. 490
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 437
Compass..................................................... 206
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 104
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 290
Convenience Net......................................... 142
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 189
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 188
Heater, Engine......................................... 112
Low Warning Light................................... 189
Cooling System........................................... 370
Courtesy Lamps.......................................... 161
Cruise Control............................................. 154
Cruise Control Light.................................... 195
Cupholder(s)................................................ 141Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 487
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.......................................... 482
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 482
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 478
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 483
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 495
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 494
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 494
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 484
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 495
D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................... 159
Defensive Driving........................................ 286
Delayed Entry Lighting................................ 162
Delayed Exit Lighting................................... 162
Delayed Locking............................................ 97
DIC Compass.............................................. 206
Disc, MP3................................................... 272
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Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 342
Door
Ajar Light................................................. 197
Automatic Door Lock................................. 98
Delayed Locking........................................ 97
Locks......................................................... 96
Power Door Locks..................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 98
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 98
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 22
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 199
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 200
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 229
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 208
Driving
At Night................................................... 303
City.......................................................... 308
Defensive................................................. 286
Drunken................................................... 287
Freeway................................................... 309
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 312
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 305
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 319
Winter...................................................... 314
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 172E
Electric Power Management........................ 163
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 449
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 450
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 449
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 450
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 450
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 452
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 449
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 358
Battery..................................................... 384
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 195
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 190
Coolant.................................................... 363
Coolant Heater......................................... 112
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 189
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 188
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 472
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 350
Exhaust................................................... 122
Oil ........................................................... 353
Oil Life System........................................ 356
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Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 370
Overheating............................................. 367
Reduced Power Light............................... 196
Starting.................................................... 111
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)................ 295
Entry Lighting.............................................. 161
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 489
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 38
Exterior Lamps............................................ 158
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 160
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 358
Finish Damage............................................ 446
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 150
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 153
Flat Tire...................................................... 425
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 426
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 435Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 360
Power Steering........................................ 378
Windshield Washer.................................. 380
Fog Lamps.................................................. 160
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 14
Fuel............................................................ 343
Additives.................................................. 344
California Fuel.......................................... 344
Check Gas Cap Light.............................. 199
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 348
Filling Your Tank...................................... 346
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 345
Gage....................................................... 198
Gasoline Octane...................................... 343
Gasoline Specications............................ 344
Low Warning Light................................... 198
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 450
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 450
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 452
Windshield Wiper..................................... 449
502

P
Paint, Damage............................................ 446
Park Aid...................................................... 164
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 118
Shifting Out of......................................... 120
Parking
Assist....................................................... 164
Brake....................................................... 117
Over Things That Burn............................ 121
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 183
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 178
Passenger Sensing System........................... 75
Passing....................................................... 300
PASS-Key
®III ............................................. 106
PASS-Key®III Operation............................. 107
Perimeter Lighting....................................... 163
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 167
Door Locks................................................ 97
Electrical System..................................... 450
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 196Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 110
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 378
Windows.................................................. 103
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........... 98
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 20
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 367
Radios........................................................ 238
Care of Your CD Player........................... 282
Care of Your CDs.................................... 282
Radio with CD........................240, 245, 252
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 260
Setting the Time...................................... 239
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 280
Understanding Reception......................... 281
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps............ 163
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