maintenance schedule BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Owner's Manual

Windshield Replacement
....................... 401
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
... 401
Tires
..................................................... 402
Appearance Care
.................................. 438
Vehicle Identication
............................. 448
Electrical System
.................................. 449
Capacities and Specications
................ 454Maintenance Schedule
.............................. 457
Maintenance Schedule
.......................... 458
Customer Assistance Information
............. 477
Customer Assistance and Information
... 478
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 494
Index
.......................................................... 497
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This control has four types of operation.
Automatic can set/change the temperature
only. AUTO and temperature only will
appear on the display.
Semi-Automatic Fan can set/change the
temperature and mode. The fan operates
automatically. The temperature and mode will
appear on the display.
Semi-Automatic Mode can set/change the
temperature and fan speed. The mode
operates automatically. The fan speed and
temperature will appear on the display.
Manual can set/change the temperature,
mode and fan. The fan speed, temperature,
and mode will appear on the display.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the
climate control system will automatically regulate
the inside temperature of your vehicle when
the remote start system is activated. Normal
operation and the last setting of the climate control
system will return after the key is turned on.
Manual Operation
During daylight hours, the instrument panel
brightness control might need to be adjusted to
the highest setting, in order to see the indicator
lights for the various climate control settings.
OFF:Press this button to turn the climate control
system off.
yz(Temperature):Press these buttons to
manually adjust the temperature inside the vehicle.
Press the up arrow on the driver or passenger
side to raise the temperature, and press the down
arrow to lower the temperature. The display will
show the selected temperature.
z9(Fan):Press this button to decrease the fan
speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic
operation and places the system in manual or
semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to
return to automatic operation. If the airow seems
low when the fan is at the highest setting, the
passenger compartment air lter may need to be
replaced. For more information seePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 178andScheduled
Maintenance on page 462.
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9y(Fan):Press this button to increase the fan
speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic
operation and places the system in manual or
semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to
return to automatic operation. If the airow
seems low when the fan is at the highest setting,
the passenger compartment air lter may need
to be replaced. For more information see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 178
andScheduled Maintenance on page 462.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor, with some air directed to the side window
outlets and a small amount to the windshield.
)(Bi-Level):This setting directs airow to the
instrument panel and oor outlets. A small amount
of air is also directed to the windshield and the
side window outlets.
Y(Vent):This mode directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
h(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps
outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be
used to help reduce the outside air and odors
that enter your vehicle or help cool the air inside
the vehicle quicker.
Recirculation is not available while in the oor,
defrost, or oor/defog modes. Using recirculation
for long periods of time may cause the air
inside your vehicle to become too dry.
Recirculation mode has a ve minute timer after
which the system allows for some fresh outside air
into the vehicle to maintain interior air quality.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off.
The indicator light on the button will come on
when the air conditioning is on. The indicator light
will change with each button press even when
conditions prevent operation.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn the
driver or passenger heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats on page 10for additional information.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air lter is located in
the engine compartment below the air inlet
grille, near the passenger’s side windshield wiper
arm. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 350.
The lter traps most of the pollen from the air
entering the air conditioning module. Like
the engine’s air cleaner lter, it needs to be
changed periodically to keep the air conditioning
working at its best. For information on how often to
change the passenger compartment air lter,
seeScheduled Maintenance on page 462.
To change the passenger compartment air lter,
use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY and turn the
windshield wipers on.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF when the windshield
wipers are in the upright position.
3. Raise the hood.
4. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose
from the fender rail and air inlet grille.5. Peel back the hood weather-strip from the
passenger’s side of the vehicle halfway to
the center of the hood.
6. Remove the three air inlet grille retainers.
7. Remove the air inlet grille.
8. Remove the water deector panel.
9. Remove the old air
lter by pulling up
on its tab.
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Oil Pressure Light
Your vehicle may have
this feature.
If the vehicle has an oil problem, this light may
stay on after the engine is started, or come
on while you are driving.
This light indicates that oil is not going through the
engine quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The
engine could be low on oil or could have some
other oil problem. Have it xed right away.
The oil light could also come on in the following
situations:
The light will come on briey when the ignition
is turned on to show that it is working properly.
If it does not come on with the ignition on,
there may be a problem with the fuse or bulb.
Have it xed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling at a
stop, a chime will sound and the light may
blink on and off. This is normal.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is
low. If you do, your engine can become so
hot that it catches re. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
may damage the engine. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always follow
the maintenance schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
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Change Engine Oil Light
If this light comes on, it
means that service is
required for your
vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 462and
Engine Oil on page 353for more information.
After having the oil changed you will need to reset
the light. SeeEngine Oil on page 353for more
information.
If this light is blinking, a chime will sound indicating
low engine oil.
Security Light
For information
regarding this light,
seeTheft-Deterrent
Systems on page 104.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set the
cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 154for
more information.
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Tire Pressure
Press the gages button until FRONT TIRE
PRESSURE displays. This mode shows the
pressure for the front tires. To view the pressure
for the rear tires, press the gages button again
until REAR TIRE PRESSURE displays. The
tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected
by the system while driving, a message advising
you to check the pressure in a specic tire
will appear in the display. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 409andDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 208for more information.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes
instead of a value, there may be a problem with
your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see
your dealer for service.
Oil Life
Press the gages button until OIL LIFE displays.
This mode shows an estimate of the oil’s
remaining useful life. If you see OIL LIFE 99% on
the display, that means 99% of the current oil
life remains. The engine oil life system will alert
you to change your oil on a schedule consistent
with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE OIL
SOON message will appear on the display. You
should change your oil as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil on page 353. In addition to the engine oil
life system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance
Schedule in this manual. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 462for more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself
after each oil change. It will not reset itself.
Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE
accidentally at any time other than when the oil
has just been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 356. The display will show 100%
when the system is reset.
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This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on. If this message
continues to appear, have the system repaired by
your dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects
that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable level. The battery saver system starts
reducing certain features of the vehicle that
you may be able to notice. At the point that the
features are disabled, this message is displayed.
It means that the vehicle is trying to save the
charge in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the
battery to recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to
15.5 volts. If your vehicle has an uplevel DIC, you
can monitor the battery voltage by pressing the
gages button until BATTERY displays.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when service is required
for the vehicle. See your dealer. SeeEngine Oil on
page 353andScheduled Maintenance on
page 462for more information.
The CHANGE OIL SOON message is reset by
acknowledging the message. The OIL LIFE screen
under the gages menu on the DIC must also be
reset. See “Oil Life” underDIC Operation and
Displays on page 200andEngine Oil Life System
on page 356.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge this
message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply the regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
Start the engine.
Shift into a gear.
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the
chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the
chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle will need service more often when it
pulls a trailer. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 462for more information. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are
automatic transaxle uid; which should not be
overlled; engine oil, drive belt(s), and cooling and
brake systems. Each of these is covered in this
manual, and the Index will help you nd them
quickly. If trailering, it is a good idea to review this
information before starting on a trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and
bolts are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily overheat
during severe operating conditions. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 367.
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Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from
the lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used
oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of
used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center for help.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/lter is located in the
engine compartment on the driver’s side of the
vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 350for more information on location.
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/lter at the MaintenanceII
intervals and replace it at the rst oil change
after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 462for
more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the lter at each engine
oil change.
3.6L V6 Engine shown, 3.8L V6 Engine similar
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