stop start BUICK LACROSSE 2014 Get To Know Guide

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (Key Fob)
F Optional equipment
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all doors. The
driver’s door will not lock
when open if the Unlocked
Door Anti Lock Out feature
is turned on. See the Vehicle
Settings menu.
Vehicle Locator/
Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate
your vehicle. The turn signal
lamps will flash and the horn will
sound.
Press and hold to activate the
alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash
and the horn will sound until the button is
pressed again or the ignition is turned on.
Trunk Release
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
Adaptive Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and
then press and hold the button until the
turn signal lamps flash to start the engine
from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition using the key or ENGINE STOP/START
button
F.
• During a remote start, the
engine will run for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the
button
until the parking lamps turn off
to cancel a remote start.
Note: To change the remote lock,
unlock, and remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the
Vehicle Settings menu.
If the remote start heated seat option is
selected, the heated seat button indicators
will not illuminate and the temperature of the
unoccupied heated seat may be reduced during
the remote start. The heated seat turns off
when the ignition is turned on.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Door Locks/Trunk Release
Door Locks
To lock or unlock all doors, press the power door Lock/ Unlock button, located on
the interior panels of the front doors.
Note: To change the lock and unlock setting, go to Power Door Locks in the Veh\
icle Settings menu.
To open a locked door from inside, pull the inside door handle to unlock\
the door and
then pull the door handle again to open the door.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk, with the vehicle unlocked, press the Trunk Release button on
the driver’s door, press the touchpadF above the license plate or use the Trunk
Release button on the key fob.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Keyless Access SystemF
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and ignition wi\
thout removing
the key fob from a pocket or purse. The key fob must be within three fee\
t of the door being
unlocked or the trunk.
Keyless Unlocking
With the key fob within range:
Press the lock sensor on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Press the lock sensor on a passenger
door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad above the license
plate to open the trunk.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the key fob out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock sensor on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If passive locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay once
all doors are closed.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, \
Start in the Vehicle
Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Keyless Access StartF
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP button to start
the engine.
Note: The key fob must be in the vehicle to turn on
the ignition. If the key fob battery is weak, place the
key fob in the pocket in the center console storage
compartment to enable the engine to start. Replace
the key fob battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Accessory
With the engine off and the brake pedal not applied, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory position.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment

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eAssist Overview (if equipped)
A compact electric assist system called eAssist has been integrated with the highly efficient
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission to provide an electric
“boost” to help conserve fuel. eAssist includes a small, but powerful, electric motor rated at
15 kilowatts. It replaces the typical alternator found on most engines. \
eAssist also uses a
small, advanced 115-volt lithium-ion battery located in the trunk.
eAssist Features
Auto Start/Stop
While driving, when the brake is applied and the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
automatic engine start/stop system may turn off the engine, referred to \
as an Auto Stop. In
Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio syst\
em, climate
controls and other accessories will be powered by the high-voltage battery. The engine will
restart immediately when the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is applied.
After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
There are several conditions that may cause the engine to remain running or restart when
the vehicle is stopped.
• The engine, transmission or high-voltage battery is not at the required operating
temperature.
• The outside temperature is less than –4º F (–20º C).
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The high-voltage battery state of charge is low. It will automatically recharge as the
vehicle is driven.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control or
defog setting. Using the eco Air Conditioning mode will result in more f\
requent and
longer Auto Stops than the Comfort Air Conditioning mode.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Power Flow Display
The Power Flow display, located on the infotainment system touch screen, indicates the
current eAssist operating mode, energy flow direction and the high voltage battery charge
level. The operating modes include Engine Idle, Auto Stop, Engine Power,\
Hybrid Power,
and Regen Recovery.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

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eAssist Features
Driver Efficiency Gauge
The driver efficiency gauge assists you in driving efficiently. To maximize efficiency, attempt
to keep the pointer in the solid green zone in the middle of the gauge. \
The gauge moves
down when braking and up when accelerating or driving at high speeds. Wh\
en driving
aggressively, it is less efficient and the gauge will move farther away from center. The
eAssist system’s ability to capture energy while the vehicle is slowi\
ng down makes deceler-
ating important for vehicle efficiency.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate Control Settings
Select the eco Air Conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) for maximum efficiency. This
setting will maximize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops while still providing cabin
comfort when the vehicle is in an Auto Stop. To further maximize efficiency, operate the
climate controls in the Automatic mode at the highest comfortable temper\
ature setting or
turn off the air conditioning system when climate conditions allow.
Select the comfort Air Conditioning setting (amber A/C indicator) for maximum cabin
comfort. Auto Stops will be reduced in both frequency and duration.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Regenerative Braking
When braking or coasting, the electric motor acts like a generator to ch\
arge the high-
voltage battery. This “regenerative braking” process captures kine\
tic energy that would
otherwise be lost and stores it in the high-voltage battery. This electrical energy can then
be reused.
Note: Capturing kinetic energy causes transmission shifts that have more feel \
when braking or coasting.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Next Generation Transmission
The eAssist system employs a next generation six-speed transmission with sophisticated
algorithms that continuously store information about your driving style, such as acceleration
and braking. Over the first 250–400 miles, some transmission shifts may be more notice-
able. As the vehicle is driven in a variety of city and highway driving conditions, eAssist w\
ill
use its onboard processing power to quickly “learn” your driving habits to deliver a seam-
less driving experience.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
After stopping on an incline, the Hill Start Assist feature momentarily holds the vehicle
when the brake pedal is released. The driver-applied brake pressure is used during the
stop to keep the vehicle from rolling during the period between when the\
brake pedal is
released and the accelerator pedal is applied.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Roadside Assistance
1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Buick, your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside
Assistance program for 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to
you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
across town or travel the open road.
Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors
who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light\

ser vices (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow
your vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will
send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to yo\
u, assess your
problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the
help you need.
Buick Owner Center
The Buick Owner Center, a complimentary service for Buick owners, is a one-stop resource
designed to enhance your ownership experience. Exclusive member benefits include online
service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.
Sign up today at my.buick.com.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner Manual for
complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on the \
latest information available at the time of
printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2013 General\
Motors. All rights reserved.
We recommend to always use ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
myBuick and OnStar® Mobile Apps
The myBuick and OnStar RemoteLink mobile apps connect owners to a
variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable Owner
Manual, real-time fuel information and Roadside Assistance, as well as
enabling users to perform Remote Keyless Entry transmitter commands,
including locking and unlocking the doors and starting the vehicle.
An active OnStar account is required to use the OnStar mobile app. Downl\
oad the mobile
apps from your iPhone
® or Android™ device’s app store. To learn more about OnStar
services, press the OnStar button, refer to your Owner Manual, call 1-888-466-7827\
or
visit OnStar.com.
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