maintenance BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Service Manual

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM
ownership needs. Specic vehicle information can
be found in one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic
vehicle, including tips and videos and
an electronic version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history
and maintenance schedule.
Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges
only available to members.
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for
updated information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section
of gmcanada.com where you can save information
on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and
use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
you will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of
your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole,
subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms
with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner manual
will include the Maintenance Schedule for all
models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
US + Processing Fee
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
US + Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
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(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on
the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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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
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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
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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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Light (cont.)
Door Ajar................................................. 197
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 188
Headlamps Suggested............................. 196
Highbeam On.......................................... 196
Low Coolant Warning............................... 189
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 198
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 197
Malfunction Indicator................................ 190
Oil Pressure............................................. 194
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 183
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 182
Reduced Engine Power............................ 196
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 181
Security................................................... 195
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 197
TCS Warning Light.................................. 187
Tire Pressure........................................... 190
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 187
Trunk Ajar................................................ 197
Lighting
Delayed Entry.......................................... 162
Delayed Exit............................................ 162
Entry........................................................ 161
Perimeter................................................. 163
Theater Dimming..................................... 162
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 319Lockout Protection......................................... 99
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................. 98
Delayed Locking........................................ 97
Door.......................................................... 96
Lockout Protection..................................... 99
Power Door............................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 98
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 98
Loss of Control........................................... 302
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 189
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 198
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 197
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 10
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 464
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 467
At Least Once a Month............................ 467
At Least Once a Year .............................. 468
Introduction.............................................. 458
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 465
Maintenance Record................................ 473
Maintenance Requirements...................... 458
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 471
Owner Checks and Services.................... 466
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 470
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 462
Using....................................................... 459
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 459
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 190
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 208
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview................... 124
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®................................................ 125
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 124
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 124
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 126
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................. 126
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 125
MP3 ............................................................ 272
MyGMLink.com............................................ 481
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New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 109
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 471
O
Odometer.................................................... 181
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 300
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 195
Engine..................................................... 353
Pressure Light.......................................... 194
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 356
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 481
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 126
Other Warning Devices................................ 150
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 177
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 167
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 126
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 126
Power Mirrors.......................................... 125
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............. 163
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode....................................................... 370
Owner Checks and Services....................... 466
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 35
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 32
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 30
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 38
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 30
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 16
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 29
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 462
Seats
Center Seat............................................... 14
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Seats................................................ 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 14
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 61
Rear Seat Position..................................... 58
Right Front Seat Position........................... 61
Security Light.............................................. 195Service........................................................ 340
Accessories and Modications.................. 341
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 343
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 341
Doing Your Own Work............................. 342
Engine Soon Light................................... 190
Publications Ordering Information............. 495
Vehicle Soon Light................................... 197
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 80
Setting the Time.......................................... 239
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 445
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 118
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 120
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 152
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 437
Installing.................................................. 429
Removing................................................ 427
Storing..................................................... 435
Specications, Capacities............................ 454
Speedometer............................................... 181
Split Folding Rear Seat................................. 14
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 296
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