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Buick Lacrosse 2011 User Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-25
Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-39
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-45
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....7-12
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7-46
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-31
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-62
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Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-92
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-10
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-16
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and LACROSSE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

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Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451, 942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. All Rights Reserved.
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2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Manufactured under license from
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Dolby the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
Laboratories. Dolby and
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
"Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
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Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
WARNING
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated and Ventilated
Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-10
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-14
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-19
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Universal Remote System . . . 1-20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-21
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . 1-24
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Instrument Panel

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A. Air Vents on page 8‑8.
B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 5‑29 (If Equipped).
C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4.
Driver Information Center Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.
D. Instrument Cluster on
page 5‑10.
Driver Information Center Display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
F. Infotainment Display Screen.
G. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
H. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑5
(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.
I. Front Storage on page 4‑1.
J. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑17.
K. Cruise Control on page 9‑39.
L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
M. Horn on page 5‑3.
N. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2 (If Equipped).
O. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑19.
P. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3‑10.
Q. Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4
(If Equipped).
R. Power Door Locks on
page 2‑11.
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4.
Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37.
S. Parking Brake on page 9‑33.
T. Shift Lever Position Indicator.
See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑28.
U. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into
Park on page 9‑25.
V. Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑36.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑37.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑42.
Rear Window Sunshade (If Equipped). See Rear
Window Sunshade on page 2‑20.
W. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. On vehicles with remote start the distance will be greater.
Press the button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks. This key is also used for the ignition, if the vehicle does not have push-button start
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
V : Press and hold to open the
trunk.
7 : Press and release to locate
the vehicle. Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4.

Remote Vehicle Start

For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing
Q.
Step 2, press and hold the turn signal lamps flash, or for about 2 seconds if the vehicle is not in view.
/ until
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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and
hold
/ until the parking
lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑8.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors:
.
From inside the vehicle, use the door lock knob or the power door lock controls, pull once on the door handle to unlock it, and a second time to open it.
.
From outside, use the key, or press
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 2‑4.
See Door Locks on page 2‑10.
Q or K on the Remote
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the controls are located on the center of the instrument panel.
K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Power Door Locks on page 2‑11.

Trunk Release

The trunk may be opened by pressing
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the touchpad located on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. See Trunk on page 2‑12 for more information.
V on the Remote

Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑19.
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Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
A. Seatback Recline Lever
B. Height Adjustment Switch
C. Seat Position Handle
To adjust the seat position:
1. Pull the handle (C) under the front of the seat cushion.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Press and hold the top or bottom of the switch (B) to raise or lower the seat. Release the switch when the desired height is reached.
To raise or recline the seatback, use the lever (A) on the outboard side of the seat.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8 for more information.
Power Seats
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the horizontal control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the horizontal control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5.
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Power Reclining Seatbacks
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the vertical control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑8.
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
.
Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.
.
Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑7.

Memory Features

On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions.
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The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is placed in OFF. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.
Storing Button Memory Positions
To save positions into Button Memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors to the desired driving positions.
2. Press and release the MEM (Memory) button.
3. Press “1” until a beep sounds.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a second driver using “2.”
To recall the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold “1” or “2.” The driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to those buttons when pressed. Releasing “1” or “2” before the stored positions are reached stops the recall.
To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE transmitter, and open the driver door. On vehicles with Keyless Access, opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is present will activate the RKE Memory recall. If the driver door is already open, pressing the RKE transmitter K button will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions.
See “Memory Seats” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information.
Easy Exit Driver Seat
This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle.
To activate, place the ignition in OFF and open the driver door. If the driver door is already open, placing the ignition in OFF will activate the easy exit driver seat.
This feature is turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See “Driver Seat Easy Exit” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39 for more information.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats

Heated and Ventilated
Seat Buttons Shown,
Heated Seat Buttons Similar
If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the ignition must be on.
Press
L to heat the seat cushion
and seatback or to ventilate the seat.
Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
For more information, see Heated
and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑10.
{, if equipped,

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
For more information see Head
Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4.
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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑13.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑17.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑22.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑52.

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑37 for more information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Turn the control knob to the L (left) or R (right) selecting the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Push the control knob to the left, right, up, or down to adjust the mirror.
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Vehicles with the memory feature can store a preferred mirror position. See “Memory Seats” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5 for more information.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Manual Foldaway Mirrors
Vehicles with manual folded mirrors are folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.
Automatic Dimming Feature
The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16.
See Folding Mirrors on page 2‑17.
Interior
Adjust this mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, or side-to-side. To reduce headlamp glare from behind, push the tab forward for daytime and pull it for nighttime use.
Vehicles with OnStar control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See the
®
OnStar information about the services OnStar provides.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18.
owner's guide for more
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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever (A) down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control located in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
To operate, press the following buttons:
( : Turns the lamps off. H : Turns the lamps on when any
door is opened.
' : Keeps the lamps on all
the time.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading lamps.
The front reading lamps are located in the overhead console.
# $ : Press to turn each lamp on
or off.
The rear reading lamps are located in the headliner.
For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel on the outboard side of the steering wheel.
Turn the control to the following positions:
O : Turns off the exterior
lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Turn to off again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.
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The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) uplevel display. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
2 : Turns on the headlamps,
together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3.
.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper lever is on the side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
2: Fast wipes.
1: Slow wipes.
& : Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
9 : Turns the windshield
wipers off.
3 : Briefly move the wiper lever
down for a single wipe or hold down for several wipes.
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.
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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.
Automatic Climate Control System
A. Power
B. Temperature Control
C. Fan Control
D. Air Delivery Mode Control
E. Recirculation
F. AUTO
G. Defrost
H. Air Conditioning
I. Rear Window Defogger
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
A. Power
B. Driver Temperature Control
C. Defrost
D. Fan Control
E. Air Delivery Mode Control
F. Recirculation/Automatic
Recirculation
G. Passenger Temperature Control
H. AUTO

Transmission

Automatic Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever. See Manual Mode on page 9‑30.
I. Rear Window Defogger
J. Heated Steering Wheel
K. Air Conditioning
L. ZONE
See Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped).
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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

VOL/O : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.
TUNE: Turn to select radio stations.
g : Press to seek the previous
station or track.
l : Press to seek the next station
or track.
Buttons 1‐6: Press to save and select favorite stations
INFO: Press to show available information about the current station or track.
For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑7.
Storing a Favorite Station
Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.
To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1-6 until the station can be heard again.
For more information, see “Storing and Retrieving Favorites” in AM-FM Radio on page 7‑12.
Setting the Clock
Adjusting the Time
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings,
or press
2. Select Set Time.
H.
3. Turn the Menu knob to adjust the highlighted number.
4. Press the SELECT button to select the next number.
5. To save the time and return to the Time Settings menu, press the BACK button at any time or press the SELECT button after adjusting the minutes.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings,
or press
2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
3. Press the SELECT button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock, see Clock (Without Date
Display) on page 5‑5 or Clock (With Date Display) on page 5‑6.
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Satellite Radio

Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information refer to:
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www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).
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www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
For more information, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑15.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPods laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system.
For more information, see Auxiliary
Devices (Radio with CD) on page 7‑31 or Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) on page 7‑34.
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Bluetooth
The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Overview) on
page 7‑46 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑48 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑53.
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Steering Wheel Controls

For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
b g : Press to interact with
the available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system.
$ i : Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject an incoming call, or to end a current call.
_ SRC ^ : Turn _ or ^ to select a
radio band or audio source.
Turn
_ or ^ to select the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD, DVD track/chapter (with navigation), or MP3 track.
Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD.
x −: Press + to increase or − to
+
decrease the volume.
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cruise Control

The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel.
5 : Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. An indicator light will turn on or off in the instrument panel cluster.
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\ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑39.

Navigation System

If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.
The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POIs), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See the Navigation System Manual for more information.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are located on the turn signal lever.
A. SET/CLR: Press to set or
clear the menu item when it is displayed.
B.
w x: Use the thumbwheel
to scroll through the items in each menu.
C. MENU: Press to get to the
Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25.
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Vehicle Personalization

Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include:
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Climate and Air Quality
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Comfort and Convenience
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Collision/Detection Systems
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Language
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Lighting
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Power Door Locks
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Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑39.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two accessory power outlets. One is located under the armrest inside the center console storage and the other is on the rear of the center floor console.
Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑7.

Universal Remote System

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Home Remote.
See Universal Remote System on page 5‑45.
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Sunroof

On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch is located on the overhead console.
The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑24
Vent: The sunroof has an express-vent open feature. From the closed position, press the rear of the sunroof switch (B) to the first detent to vent the sunroof. To close the sunroof, press the front of the sunroof switch (A) to the second detent.
Express-open/Express-close:
To express-open the sunroof from the closed or vent position, fully press and release the rear of the switch (B). The sunroof opens automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the switch (A). The sunroof closes automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.
If the sunshade is closed, it opens automatically with the sunroof but can also be express-opened/ express-closed by using the sunshade control (C) or (D). The sunshade cannot be fully closed with the sunroof open.
To express-open the sunshade from the closed position, fully press and release the rear of the switch (C). The sunshade opens automatically. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time. To express-close the sunshade fully press and release the front of the switch (D). The sunshade closes automatically. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch a second time.
Notice: Forcing the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not operate properly. Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
See Sunroof on page 2‑21.
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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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To turn off traction control, press and release
on the console to the right of the shifter.
the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light on page 5‑22.
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Press and release the button again to turn on traction control.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36.
i illuminates and
g located

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
.
To turn off both traction control and ESC, press and hold
located on the console to the right of the shifter, until
illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 5‑22.
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Press and release the button to turn on both systems.
For more information, see Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑37.
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Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early
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indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑56.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑72 for complete operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑70.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Press the DIC menu button on the turn signal lever to enter the Vehicle Information Menu. Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the menu items until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE.
3. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into a single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Mexico: 01-800-466-0818
As the owner of a new Buick, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more
information.
Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada)
If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the
and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.
Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada)
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.
Sign up today at:
www.buickownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
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OnStar
For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
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