Buick LaCrosse 2008 Get To Know Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Unlocking the Doors

with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .6

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

OnStar

COMFORT

Tilt/Telescoping Steering

Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Audio Steering Wheel

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .12

Headlamp Controls and Automatic Headlamp System . . .13

Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . .13

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windshield Wipers/Washer . . . .14

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Universal Home Remote . . . . . . .15

Vehicle Enhancements . . . . . . . .15

Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . .17

Dual Automatic Climate

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick LaCrosse. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . .17

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . .18

Ultrasonic Rear Parking

Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Traction Control System . . . . . . .18

StabiliTrak

– Stability Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Automatic Transaxle

Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . .19

Resetting the Oil Life System . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Getting to Know Your LaCrosse

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A. Air Outlets B. Interior Lamps Control C. Exterior Lamps

Control/Fog Lamp Control

D. Turn Signal/

Multifunction Lever E Cruise Controls F. Instrument Panel

Cluster

G. DIC Buttons

(if equipped)/Hazard Warning Flashers Button/Traction Control Button

H. Passenger Airbag

Status Indicator I. Audio System Controls J. Hood Release K. Parking Brake L. Tilt Lever (if equipped)

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

M. Horn N. Audio Steering Wheel

Controls O. Shift Lever P. Accessory Power

Outlet Q. Climate Controls R. Glove Box

Instrument Panel Cluster

B D F G H I K L M

U T

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key gauges and lights/lamps:

A. Trunk Ajar B. Door Ajar C. Tire Pressure Monitor D. Antilock Brake System

(ABS)

E. Cruise Control

Engaged F. Tachometer G. Security H. Safety Belt – Driver

RSV Q

I. Driver Airbag J. Service Vehicle Soon K. Speedometer L. Headlamp Suggested M. Fuel Gauge N. Washer Fluid Level O. Battery P. Temperature Gauge Q. Reduced Engine Power R. Service Traction

Control S. Check Gas Cap T. Change Engine Oil U. Check Engine V. Oil Pressure

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges, DIC messages and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Vehicle Symbols

Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they indicate vehicle features and alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Air Recirculation

DIC Fuel

DIC Gauges

DIC Option

DIC Set/Reset

Fog Lamps

Headlamps

Off

On/Off

Parking Lamps

Rear Window Defogger

Remote Vehicle Start

Driver Information Center

The base-level Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the odometer and trip odometer. Uplevel DICs also display a compass, trip computer, fuel economy information, OnStar®phone numbers called (if equipped) and other messages or warnings. The DIC display is located on the instrument cluster below the speedometer, and can be programmed in English, French or Spanish.

The outside temperature displays in the bottom-right corner of the uplevel DIC when viewing the trip/odometer screens, fuel screens and some gauge screens. At 37ºF (3ºC) or below, readings toggle between temperature and the word ICE for two minutes.

The following DIC controls are located in the center of the instrument panel:

TRIP/ODO (Trip/Odometer): On the base DIC, press to display odometer/trip distance. Uplevel DICs also display time elapsed and average speed.

E/M (English/Metric): On the base DIC,

press to choose English or Metric units. On uplevel DICs, press the (Option) button until UNITS appears. Press the

(Set/Reset) button to choose English

or Metric units.

(Set/Reset) (if equipped): Press to

set/reset certain functions and to turn off/acknowledge DIC messages.

(Gauges) (if equipped): Press to

display battery and oil life.

(Fuel) (if equipped): Press to display

fuel range and average economy.

(Option) (if equipped): Press to dis-

play English/Metric units, language, personalization, compass zone and compass calibration.

Personalizing the DIC (if equipped)

Uplevel DICs can memorize selected personalized settings for up to two drivers. (Some features are limited to a single setting.)

1. Place the vehicle in Park (P) and turn on the ignition.

2. Press the (Option) button until PERSONAL PROGRAM is displayed.

3. Press the (Set/Reset) button to display instructions.

4. Press the button to display programmable features.

5. Press the button to change the setting of each feature.

Your ignition key identifies you to the vehicle. Two keys can be programmed

for certain features that correspond to each driver. To personalize a key:

1. From the Personal Program menu, press the (Option) button until PERSONALIZE KEY is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button until YES is displayed.

3. Press the button.

Personalization Features include: Delayed Locking — Delays locking

of the vehicle doors for up to five seconds after the last door is closed. Two chimes will sound when the power door lock switch or the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is pressed when a door is open. To program:

1. From the Personal Program menu, press the (Option) button until DELAYED LOCKING is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button until ON or OFF appears.

3. Press the button to select it.

The ignition key must be removed for the feature to work after programming.

Key Fob Feedback — Choose from Off (no feedback), Lights (exterior lights flash) or Lights and Horn when you press the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) Lock button. To program:

1. From the Personal Program menu, press the (Option) button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button until the desired setting is displayed.

3. Press the button to save the setting.

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Exterior Light Delay — Sets the time for exterior lights to remain on after the key is removed from the ignition or the vehicle is unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. To program:

1. From the Personal Program menu, press the (Option) button until EXT LIGHT DELAY is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button to scroll through OFF or 15/30/60/90second delays.

3. Press the button to store a setting.

You can also use the (Option) and

(Set/Reset) buttons to personalize

each of the following:

• Return settings to factory default/ reset all keys

• Interior lights on when key is removed from the ignition

• Content theft-deterrent system on/off

• Remote start on/off

• Personalize/replace key

• Personalize radio stations

• Auto door unlock all/driver’s door/off

• Key fob unlock driver’s door/all doors on first press

Exiting Programming Mode: The DIC exits programming mode when:

• The vehicle is shifted out of Park.

• The vehicle is no longer in Run.

• You reach the end of the Personal Program menu.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Unlocking the Doors with the Key

Your vehicle’s passenger doors can be unlocked using the driver’s door key.

With the key in the lock cylinder:

• Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to unlock the driver’s door.

• Turn and hold the key toward the front of the vehicle for two seconds to unlock all doors.

• Turn and hold the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock all doors.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Door Locks

Auto Door Lock

The automatic door locks will lock the vehicle’s doors when all doors are closed and the vehicle is shifted into Drive.

Auto Door Unlock

Automatic door unlocking options include off, unlocking the driver’s door or unlocking all doors. Press the (Option) button on the DIC until Auto Door Unlock is displayed; and then press the (Set/Reset) button to scroll through Off, Driver and All. If Driver or All is selected, two additional choices — Key-Out and Park — will be displayed. Select one of these choices to determine when the vehicle’s door(s) will automatically unlock.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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