engine BUICK LACROSSE 2018 Get To Know Guide

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Power Mirror/ Window Controls
Memory Seat ButtonsF
Exterior Lamps/Instrument Panel Illumination Controls
Engine Start/Stop Button
Driver Information Center Controls/ Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever
Driver Information Center
Tap Shift Controls
Turn Signal Lever
Electric Parking Brake
Head-Up Display ControlsF
Trunk Release Button
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever or Power ControlF
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF/Voice Recognition Buttons
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Symbols
Low Tire Pressure
Antilock Brake System Warning
Brake System Warning
Airbag Readiness
P ARK Electric Parking Brake
Door Ajar
Fog Lamps
Lane Keep Assist Warning
Cruise Control Set
Vehicle Ahead
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Service Electric Parking Brake
Traction Control Off
Charging System

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Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonInfotainment System Touch Screen
Electronic Precision Shift Lever
Driver’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Sport Mode/Traction Control Off/Automatic Parking AssistF/Parking Assist/Lane Keep AssistF Buttons
Infotainment System Controls
Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
Passenger’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Climate Controls
Engine Oil Pressure
Engine Coolant Temperature
High Beam Headlamps
Security
StabiliTrak Off
Traction Control/StabiliTrak Active
Safety Belt Reminder
Check Engine
Low Fuel
Lights On Reminder
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Trunk
Press twice to open the trunk.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press it again to cancel the alarm.
Door Key
Press the button on the back of the
transmitter to pull out the door key.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press and release the Lock button and then immediately 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.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps to run the engine for an additional 10 minutes. A remote start can be extended once.
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
Remote Start and Heated/Vented SeatsF
Select the remote start heated or vented seat option in the Vehicle Settings to have the heated/vented seats turn on during a remote start. The seat button indicators do not illuminate and the temperature per-formance of the unoccupied seat may be reduced during a remote start.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and trunk without
removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The trans mitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or the trunk.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the bottom of the Buick emblem above the license plate to open the trunk.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay.
Note: To change the Keyless Locking and Unlocking settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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Starting the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console storage area to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
With the vehicle stopped, press the Park (P) button on top of the shift lever to shift into Park. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroofF until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the engine. While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turn-ing off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low or the battery has been disconnected.
• The current climate control or defog settings have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROLF
The automatic transmission shift lever always starts in a center position, represented by a dot on the shift pattern displayed on top of the shift lever. The selected gear position illuminates in red. After shifting, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park — Press the button on top of the lever to shift into Park.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park unless the ignition is on, the brake pedal is applied, and the button on the side of the lever is pressed.
Reverse — Press the button on the side of the lever and move the lever forward and then left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral — Move and hold the lever forward for 2 seconds to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park.
Drive — Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode — With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the lever to activate Manual Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift. Pull back on the lever again to return to Drive.
Automated Car Wash Mode
To place the transmission in Neutral with the engine running:
1. While pressing the brake pedal, open the driver's door and then shift to Neutral.
2. The indicator should show N. If it does not, select Neutral again.
3. Upon returning to the vehicle, shift into Park.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
Selective Ride Control automatically adjusts the suspension and steering settings in real time. There are two driving modes.
TOUR — Default mode used for normal city and highway driving.
SPORT — Press the SPORT button on the
center of the instrument panel when road conditions or personal preference demands more responsive, controlled steering and
handling. Press the button again to return to Tour mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
Power/Volume
Interaction Selector: Display the favorites list
Additional Pages: Touch to view additional pages of applications (if available)
ApplicationsF: Touch the icon to open the application
SEEK: Previous radio station or track
SEEK: Next radio station or track
BACK: Return to previous screen
Home page
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®, and offers hands-free voice control. For assistance with the infotainment system,
contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or go to my.buick.com/learn.
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