Buick La Crosse 2006 User Manual

2006 BUICK

The world doesn’t need another midsize

sedan. It needs a better one. Which is why

LaCROSSE

there’s the Buick

feel unlike any other car in its class. Inside

and out, craftsmanship prevails and ingenu-

ity abounds. The fit and finish will compete

with European luxury sedans. The available

240-hp, 3.6 liter VVT V6 is one of the most

advanced engines in the world. The suspen-

sion produces a ride that’s smooth, yet

makes handling crisp, tight and controlled.

LaCrosse wasn’t created merely to equal. It

®

LaCrosse™ — created to

was created to surpass.

Buick LaCrosse shown in Black Onyx with optional equipment.

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SELECT SPECIFICATIONS

Key: S = Standard A = Available – = Not Available

buick.com or 800 4 A BUICK

MODELS

LaCrosse CX

LaCrosse CXL

LaCrosse CXS

ESTIMATED FUEL
ECONOMY IN MPG

3.6 LITER V63.8 LITER

1

City 19 20

Highway 27 30

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Trunk volume (cu. ft. )

2

Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 17

Seating (standard/optional) 5/6

Trailer ing ( lbs. )

3

AVAI LA BL E E XTE RI OR COL OR S

Cardinal Red Metallic Deep Sapphire Metallic

Slatestone Metallic Black Onyx

Sandstone Metallic Glacier Blue Metallic

Platinum Metallic White Opal

V6

16

1,000

EXTERIOR FEATURES CX CXL CXS

Chrome Appearance Package: includes front and rear chromed fascia
inserts and body-side molding with chromed inser ts – A A

Mirrors, outside: power SSS

Mirrors, outside: power, heated

4

–AA

Remote Keyless Entry SSS

ENGINES/CHASSIS FEATURES

Engine: 3.6L VVT DOHC V6 ––S

Engine: 3.8L 3800 V6 SS–

QuietTuning: includes laminated front door glass, enhanced exhaust tuning
and melt-on deadeners, and increased usage of acoustic materials S S S

Suspension: Premium Ride SS–

Suspension: Sport-Tuned ––S

Transmission: four-speed automatic, electronically controlled
with overdrive S S S

5

SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES

Air bags:6 driver and right-front passenger, frontal S S S

Air bags:6 driver, right-front passenger and rear-seat outboard, head­curtain side-impact SSS

Brakes: four-wheel antilock SSS

Headlamps: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) with Automatic Ex terior
Lamp Control S S S

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) system S S S

OnStar:7 one-year Safe & Sound Plan S S S

StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System – – A

Theft-deterrent system: PASS-Key® III S S S

Traction Control: Enhanced Traction System (powertrain modulated) S S –

Traction Control: full-range (powertrain and brake modulated) – – S

INTERIOR FEATURES

Air conditioning: with rear-seat heating/cooling outlets S – –

Air filtration system S S S

8

Cargo convenience net, trunk A

Climate (temperature) controls: dual-zone, automatic for driver and right­front passenger, include rear-seat heating/cooling outlets A

Comfort and Convenience Package: includes factory-installed remote
vehicle starter system, Driver Information Center, dual-zone automatic
climate controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio and
temperature controls, tilt/telescopic steering column, cargo convenience
net, theft-deterrent system with content-theft alarm, and visors with
illuminated vanity mirrors A – –

Driver Conf idence Package: includes steering wheel-mounted audio and
temperature controls; Universal Home Remote transmitter; auto­dimming inside rear view mirror; heated, power outside mirrors; tilt/
telescopic steering column; six-way power-adjustable passenger seat;
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist; and rear passenger reading lights – A A

SS

8

SS

Cruise control SSS

Defogger: rear-window, electric S S S

Door locks: power, programmable, include lockout protection S S S

Steering column: tilt/telescopic A

Steering wheel: leather-wrapped A

8

AS

8

SS

Windows: power with driver’s Express-Down feature SSS

SEATING CX CXL CXS

Driver and right-front passenger, heated – A A

Front buckets; include head restraints, seatback map pockets, driver six-way
power adjuster, and passenger two-way manual adjuster S S S

Seating surfaces: Cloth S – –

Seating surfaces: leather-appointed – S S

Rear, split-folding with armrest and dual cup holders A S S

Six-passenger; includes front-center flip-and-fold cushion/console and rear­seat armrest A A –

SOUND SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control,
automatic volume, and TheftLock S S S

AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone
control, automatic volume, Thef tLock, and premium nine-speaker Concert
Sound III sound system – A A

AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer, seek-scan, digital clock,
auto tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock, and premium nine-speaker
Concert Sound III sound system A A A

XM Satellite Radio

9

AAA

WHEELS

1 16-inch, steel with wheel covers S – –

2 16-inch, aluminum, painted A S –

3 16-inch, aluminum Chrome Tech – A –

4 17-inch, aluminum, painted, flangeless – – S

5 17-inch, chromed-aluminum, flangeless – – A

1 2 3 4 5

1 Official EPA estimates not yet available. Estimates based on GM testing.
2 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
3 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,

plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers, and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can
tow. See your Buick dealer for additional details.

4 Included and available only with Driver Confidence Package .
5 Includes heavy-duty transmission.
6 Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat . See

the Owner’s Manual for more safety information.

7 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for system limitations and details.
8 Included and available only with Comfort and Convenience Package.
9 XM is available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Service fees apply. Visit gm.xmradio.com for more details.

The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. OnStar is a registered service mark, Safe & Sound
is a service mark, and the OnStar Emblem is a registered trademark of OnStar Corp. TheftLock is a registered trademark of Delphi
Technologies, Inc. The Buick Emblem is a registered trademark of the GM Corp. ©2005 GM Corp. All rights reserved. GM reserves the
right to make changes at any time and without notice in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications, models, and availability.

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