technical data BUICK LACROSSE 2010 Owner's Manual

2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner ManualM
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-75
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-82
Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 10-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 10-7
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 10-10
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 12-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 12-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 12-13
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Technical Data 11-1
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 11-4
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN
is the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
on page 11‑2for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove
box, has the following information:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options and special
equipment
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

11-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt
3.0L V6 Engine 9.4 L 9.9 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 9.4 L 9.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
3.0L V6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 5.2 L 5.5 qt

Technical Data 11-3
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Fuel Tank
AWD 74.0 L 19.5 gal
FWD 70.5 L 18.6 gal
Transmission Fluid* (Drain and Refill)
2.4L L4 Engine, 6–Speed Automatic 8.0 L 8.5 qt
3.0L V6 Engine, All Wheel Drive, 6–Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt
3.0L V6 Engine, Front Wheel Drive, 6–Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine, 6–Speed Automatic 9.0 L 9.5 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 150 Y110 ft lb
*See Automatic Transmission Fluid
on page 9‑15for information on checking fluid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

11-4 Technical Data
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.4L L4 Engine CAutomatic 0.9 mm (0.035 in)
3.0L V6 Engine GAutomatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in)
3.6L V6 Engine VAutomatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in)
Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.4L L4 Engine
(Electric Power Steering)
2.4L L4 Engine
(Hydraulic Power Steering)3.0L, 3.6L V6 Engines