light 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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Keyless Access Start✦
Start
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the
START/STOPbutton to start the engine.
Note:The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak,
insert the transmitter into the slot beneath the removable cupholder tray in the center console to
enable the engine to start.
Stop
Shift to Park and press theSTART/STOPbutton to turn off the engine. Power to the
audio system will be active until the driver’s door is opened, and power to the windows
and sunroof will be active until either front door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off, press theSTART/STOPbutton once to place the ignition system in
the accessory position.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Adaptive Remote Start✦
During a remote start, the vehicle’s automatic climate control system will operate at the
same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off and, based on outside temperature,
the windshield defroster and/or rear defogger will turn on.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the keyless access transmitter at the vehicle. (Transmitter range depends on
operating conditions.)
2. Press and release theLockbutton on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold theRemote Startbutton for at least two seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and remain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended
only once.
After a remote start, the ignition must be turned to the On position by pressing the START
button before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
• Press and hold theRemote Startbutton until the parking lamps turn off.
Note:Several conditions will cause the Adaptive Remote Start feature not to operate, such as if the
hood or doors are not closed.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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A. NAV Navigation
Press to view the vehicle’s current
position on the map screen.
B. DEST Destination
Press to access the Route screen
to plan a destination.
C. RPT Navigation Repeat
Press to repeat the last voice guidance
prompt.
To select various system functions,
touch the highlighted touch screen
buttons in the on-screen menus or use
theMENU/SELECTknob.
Navigation System✦ Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Next/Previous
Rotate up or down to go to the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD track,
or MP3 file.
PushtoTalk
Press to interact with the OnStar or
Bluetooth system. Press and hold to
interact with the Navigation system✦.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject an OnStar or
a Bluetooth call. Press to mute the vehicle
speakers.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
Entering a Destination
1. Press theDESTcontrol button.
2. Touch one of the Select Destination menu options to plan a route. If you know the
specific address, touch theAddress Entryscreen button.
3. Enter the State/Province, City and Street name. Touch theListbutton to select the
desired name from the generated list for each entry.
4. Enter the house number. Touch theOKscreen button.
5. If the displayed address is correct, touch theGOscreen button.
6. Select the route preference and touch theStartscreen button.
See your Navigation System Owner Manual.
+ –
Volume
Press + or – to increase or decrease the
volume.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
A
B
C
Note:When the vehicle is moving, various
on-screen functions are disabled to reduce
driver distraction.

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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
A
B
C

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Exterior/Interior Lighting
Automatic Headlamp SystemOff/On
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Activates the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps
and other exterior lamps at night or when
necessary.
Parking Lamps
Manual operation of the parking lamps.
Headlamps
Manual operation of the headlamps.
Fog Lamps✦
Press to turn the fog lamps on or off.
Instrument Brightness Control
Rotate and hold the switch to brighten or
dim the instrument panel lighting.
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
Interior Lighting
Wipers and Washers
2 High
1Low
Intermittent
Rotate the band to adjust the delay
between wipes. The wipers activate more
often as the band is moved up.
Off
Mist
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

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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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