instrument cluster BUICK LACROSSE 2012 Get To Know Guide

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Exterior Lamps
ControlTurn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center ControlsInstrument
Cluster
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel
Lever Cruise
Control
ButtonsWindshield
Wipers Lever
Hood Release
Lever Storage/Fuse
Panel Access
Instrument Panel
Safety Belt
Reminder
Check Engine
Low Tire Pressure
Brake System
Warning
Antilock Brake
System WarningCharging System
Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
Security
Fog Lamps
Cruise Control On/Set
Traction Control OffStabiliTrak/Traction
Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Warning
Lights On
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
Symbols

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Note:Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights and
gauges of the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage to
your vehicle.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Audio System/
Navigation System✦Climate Controls/
Heated Steering
Wheel Button✦
Power Door Locks
Button/Hazard
Warning Flashers
Button Electric Parking
BrakeStabiliTrak Button/Rear
Parking Assist Button✦/
Rear Sunshade Button✦ Heated/Cooled
Seat Buttons✦

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Driver Information Center
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
DIC Controls
A. MENU
Press to display the:
–Trip/Fuelmenu (digital speed-
ometer, trip odometers, eAssist
power flow display (if equipped),
fuel range, average fuel economy,
instantaneous fuel economy,
average vehicle speed, timer,
navigation).
–Vehicle Informationmenu (units,
tire pressure, remaining oil life).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the
items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press to set or clear the displayed
menu item or warning message. Some
urgent messages cannot be cleared
from the DIC display.
Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be customized
using the controls on the audio system.
1. Press theCONFIGbutton (A) to view
the Configuration Settings menu.
2. Continue to press theCONFIGbutton
to highlight the Vehicle Settings menu.
3. Turn theMENU/SELECTknob (B) to
highlight the desired menu item; press
the knob to select it.
4. Turn theMENU/SELECTknob to high-
light the desired selection; press the
knob to select it.
5. Press the
BACKbutton (C) to exit
each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
ABC
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B
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Cruise Control
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES/+ Resume/Accelerate
Rotate the switch up to resume a set
speed.
When the system is active, rotate the
switch up to increase speed.
SET/– Set/Coast
When the system is active, rotate the
switch down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control
but retain the set speed in memory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel
the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased
when cruise control or the vehicle ignition
is turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press theOn/Offbutton.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
rotate theSET/–switch down to set
the speed.
When the cruise control is set, the
Cruise Controlsymbol will illuminate in
the instrument cluster.
• To apply the parking brake, pull up the parking brake switch by the shift lever.
• To release the parking brake, turn on the vehicle ignition, press the brake pedal and
press the switch.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Electric Parking Brake
Turning the Systems Off/On
• To turn off traction control, press the
StabiliTrak/Traction Controlbutton
(A). TheTraction Control Offlight
will illuminate.
• To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold the
button. TheStabiliTrak Offlight
will illuminate.
• Press the button again to turn on both
systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
The traction control system limits wheel-
spin, and the StabiliTrak stability control
system assists with directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
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