Buick LaCrosse 2018 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows .. .. . 27
Seats and Restraints . .. . . . . . . . . 51
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 100
Instruments and Controls . .. .. . 103
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 151
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Driving and Operating . .. . . . . . . 159
Vehicle Care . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 227
Service and Maintenance . .. . . 310
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 325
Reporting Safety Defects . .. . . . 335
OnStar . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
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2 Introduction
Introduction
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.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Buick Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23271914 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner ’s manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
©
2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
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 : Shown when the owner’s
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System (12-Volt
Battery)
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
g : First Responder
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_ : High Voltage
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
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/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . .. . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 19
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 20
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . .. . 20
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . 22
eAssist Features
eAssist Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
High Voltage Safety
Information . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 23
Automatic Engine Stop/Start
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 24
Service .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . .. . . . . . . . 25
Fuel .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 25
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 26
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 26
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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 157.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 144.
Fog Lamps 0 147.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 148.
3. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 147.
4. Tap Shift Controls (If
Equipped). See Manual Mode
0 185.
5. Instrument Cluster 0 110.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 126.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 105.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 146.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 145.
9. Infotainment 0 151.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 152.
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 190.
Parking Assist Button. See
Driver Assistance Systems
0 203.
SPORT Button (If Equipped).
See Selective Ride Control
0 192.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 216
(If Equipped).
Automatic Parking Assist
Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Assistance Systems
0 203.
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 181.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button
(Out of View). See Ignition
Positions 0 170.
14. Steering Wheel Controls. See
the infotainment manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 126.
15. Horn 0 105.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 104 (Out of View).
17. Cruise Control 0 193 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 195
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 208 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 104
(If Equipped).
18. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 129
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release (Out of View).
See Hood 0 230.
20. Front Storage.
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 117.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0 188.
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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’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may be equipped with a
fuel saving stop/start system to shut
off the engine and help
conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pushed, the
engine will restart.
See Starting the Engine 0 172.
With Remote Start Shown
Q : Press to lock all doors.
K : Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 133.
X : Press twice quickly to release
the trunk.
7 : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. Press and hold for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again to cancel
the panic alarm.
See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 34.
/ until the
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors:
.
From inside the vehicle, use the
power door lock controls. Pull
once on the door handle to
unlock it, and a second time to
open it.
.
From outside, press
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or use the key in the
door. The key cylinder is
covered with a cap. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 28.
See Door Locks 0 36.
Q or K on
Power Door Locks
The power door lock controls are on
the front door panels.
K : Press to unlock all doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
See Power Door Locks 0 38.
Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened.
Press the button on the door handle
to open. See “Keyless Access
Operation” under Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk from outside the
vehicle, press
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
X twice quickly on
Press the bottom of the emblem
above the license plate when all
doors are unlocked.
To open the trunk from inside the
vehicle, press
door when the vehicle is off or in
P (Park). See Trunk 0 40.
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Windows
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 176.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by moving the control
forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 53.
Lumbar Adjustment
Four-Way Shown, Two-Way
Similar
To adjust the lumbar support,
if equipped:
.
Press and hold the front or rear
of the control to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
.
If equipped, press and hold the
top or bottom of the control to
raise or lower lumbar support.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 54.
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Massage
If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use the massage feature.
If equipped, press the massage
button to use the massage feature.
To stop massage, press this button
again.
The massage feature will turn off
after approximately 10 minutes.
Press the massage button to restart
the massage feature.
Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 54.
Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be set,
such as power mirrors and power
steering wheel, if equipped. Memory
positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before storing, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and
release SET; a beep will sound.
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Then immediately press and hold 1,
2, or
B (Exit) on the driver door
until two beeps sound. To manually
recall these positions, press and
hold 1, 2, or
position is reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is
enabled in the personalization
menu, positions previously stored to
memory buttons 1 and 2 are
recalled when the ignition is
changed from OFF to ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled
in the personalization menu, the
feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit position when
exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 0 55.
B until the saved
Heated and Ventilated Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat
Buttons Similar
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the ignition must be on.
Press
M or L to heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion.
Press
C or {, if equipped, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. A ventilated seat has a fan
that pulls or pushes air through the
seat. The air is not cooled.
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 near the
heated or ventilated seat symbol on
the button indicate three for the
highest setting and one for the
lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 58.
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.
See Head Restraints 0 52 and
Reclining Seatbacks 0 54.
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Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 62.
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 63.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 64.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 87.
Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 75.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 116.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press
2. Press the control button below
Vehicles with the memory feature
can store a preferred mirror position.
See Memory Seats 0 55 and Power
Mirrors 0 45.
} or | to select the
driver or passenger mirror.
(left, right, up, or down) to
adjust the mirror.
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Manual Folding Mirrors
The outside mirrors can be 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.
See Folding Mirrors 0 45.
Automatic Dimming Feature
The driver outside mirror
automatically dims to reduce the
glare of headlamps from behind.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror 0 46.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signal
indicator lamp built into the mirror
housing. The turn signal lamp
flashes when the turn signals or
hazard flashers are used.
Interior
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of the headlamps from behind.
This feature comes on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 46.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever 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 up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Power Tilt and Telescoping
Steering Wheel
To adjust the steering wheel,
if equipped:
Press the control up or down to tilt
the steering wheel upwards or
downwards.
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Press the control forward or
rearward to move the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the
dome lamps when a door is open.
An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press
OFF again to deactivate this feature
and the indicator light will turn off.
The dome lamps will come on when
doors are opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps.
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
j
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
front reading lamps on or off.
The rear reading lamps are over the
rear passenger doors.
Press the lamp lenses to turn the
rear reading lamps on or off.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 148.
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Exterior Lighting
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 144.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 145.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
There are four positions.
O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
to
O again to reactivate the
AUTO mode.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Turns the exterior lamps on
and off automatically depending on
outside lighting.
With the ignition on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
INT : Use for intermittent wipes. To
adjust wipe frequency, turn the band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1x : For a single wipe, briefly move
the wiper lever down. For several
wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
f : Pull the windshield wiper
lever toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 105.
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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control
display are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Displays
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped)
4. Fan Controls
5. CLIMATE
6. MAX Defrost
7. Recirculation
8. Rear Window Defogger and
Heated Outside Mirrors (If
Equipped)
9. Power (ON/OFF)
10. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
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Climate Control Display
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. Sync (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. A/C (Air Conditioning)
6. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
7. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 152.
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Transmission
Tap Shift
If equipped, Tap Shift allows you to
shift an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission. To
use the Tap Shift feature:
1. When in D (Drive), pull back on
the shift lever to enter
M (Manual Mode).
2. Use Tap Shift to manually shift
the automatic transmission.
3. To exit, pull back on the shift
lever to go from M (Manual
Mode) back to D (Drive).
See Manual Mode 0 185.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
5 : Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or press
and hold to accelerate. If cruise
control is already engaged, use to
increase vehicle speed.
SET− : Press the control down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already engaged, use to decrease
vehicle speed.
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* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0 193 and
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 195 (if
equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
S or T : Press S to open
application menus on the left. Press
T to open interaction menus on the
right.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 126.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
is detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a
vehicle much too closely. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a flashing red
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 208.
y or z : Press to move up or
down in a list.
V, when a vehicle
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it also has FAB,
which includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path
that is traveling in the same
direction that you may be about to
crash into, it can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the
vehicle. This can help avoid or
lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 210.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may
help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes with
nearby pedestrians when driving in
a forward gear. FPB displays an
amber indicator,
pedestrian is detected directly
ahead. When approaching a
detected pedestrian too quickly,
~, when a nearby
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FPB provides a red flashing alert on
the windshield and rapidly beeps or
pulses the driver seat. FPB can
provide a boost to braking or
automatically brake the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System 0 211.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal
in that direction. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
alert as the lane marking is crossed.
The system will not assist or alert if
it detects that you are actively
steering. Override LKA by turning
the steering wheel. LKA uses a
camera to detect lane markings
between 60 km/h (37 mph) and
180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 215 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 216.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding lane change
crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or
spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly
approaching these areas from
behind. The LCA warning display
will light up in the corresponding
outside mirror and will flash if the
turn signal is on. The Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 213 and Lane Change Alert (LCA)
0 214.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
RVC displays a view of the area
behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 204.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses
a triangle with an arrow displayed
on the infotainment display to warn
of traffic behind your vehicle that
may cross your vehicle's path while
in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps
will sound, or the driver seat will
pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 204.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and a graphic
on the instrument cluster to provide
the object distance. In addition,
multiple beeps or seat pulses may
occur if very close to an object.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 204.
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Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps
to search for and maneuver the
vehicle into parallel or perpendicular
parking spots using automatic
steering, DIC displays, and beeps.
When the vehicle speed is below
30 km/h (18 mph), press
enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist
(APA)” under Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0 204.
O to
Power Outlets
The 12-volt power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three power outlets:
.
Under the front of the center
console
.
Inside the center console
storage
.
On the rear of the center
console
Open the protective cover to use the
power outlet.
The outlet is powered when the
ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or until the driver
door is opened within 10 minutes of
turning off the vehicle. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 176.
See Power Outlets 0 106.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, 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 Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System
0 140.
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Sunroof
Sunroof Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release
express-close, fully press and
release
partway, press either switch a
second time.
The sunshade opens automatically
with the sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
g (1). To stop the sunroof
~ (1). To
~ (1). To close the sunroof, press
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Power Sunshade
Switch (Rear)
3. Power Sunshade Switch
(Sunroof)
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches are on the overhead
console.
The ignition must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 176.
and hold
sunroof partway, release the switch.
The sunshade opens automatically
with the sunroof.
Vent : Press
sunroof. Press
sunroof vent.
Power Sunshade Switch (Sunroof)
Open/Close : Press
the front sunshade. Press
close the front sunshade.
g (1). To stop the
~ (1) to vent the
g (1) to close the
The vehicle has an automatic
reversal system that stops the
sunroof from closing when the
reversal system detects an object in
its path.
See Sunroof 0 49 and Rear Window
Sunshade 0 49.
C (3) to open
g (3) to
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eAssist Features
eAssist Overview
Vehicles with the 2.5L engine have
eAssist, with additional features that
contribute to increased efficiency.
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine Stop/Start feature.
This feature saves fuel by shutting
the engine off when the vehicle is
stopped. When the engine shuts off
automatically, all the accessories
will continue to operate normally. In
very hot or cold conditions, the
engine may not shut off. See
Starting the Engine 0 172.
There are two air conditioning
settings available. The MAX setting
maximizes cabin comfort. The ECO
setting maximizes efficiency
allowing more frequent, and longer
engine stops than the MAX setting.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 152.
Vehicles with eAssist include an
AUTO STOP indicator on the
tachometer. See Instrument Cluster
0 110.
The eAssist system uses a high
voltage battery, which is cooled with
air drawn from the vehicle interior.
The cold air intake for the battery is
under the leading edge of the rear
seat. The exhaust for warm air is in
the trunk. Do not cover the intake or
exhaust. See Battery - North
America 0 247.
High Voltage Safety Information
Vehicles with eAssist have a
standard 12-volt battery and a high
voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service.
In emergency situations, first
responders can cut the two clearly
labeled cut points in the engine
compartment to disable the high
voltage battery and air bag systems.
Do not cut the high voltage cable.
Automatic Engine Stop/ Start Feature
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine Stop/Start feature.
After the engine is started and has
reached operating temperature, this
feature may cause Auto Stop which
will turn the engine off when the
brake pedal is applied and the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
When the brake pedal is released,
or the accelerator pedal is applied,
the engine will restart. The engine
will continue to run until the next
Auto Stop.
AUTO STOP on the tachometer
signifies that the engine is in Auto
Stop mode. See Tachometer 0 112.
Remember to put the transmission
in P (Park) and turn the ignition off
before exiting the vehicle.
See Starting the Engine 0 172.
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Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
and turns it into electrical energy.
This energy is then stored in the
vehicle's high voltage battery
system, contributing to increased
fuel efficiency.
The system works whenever the
accelerator pedal is released, and
increases the energy captured as
more brake pedal is applied.
Service
Never try to do your own service on
eAssist components. You can be
injured and the vehicle can be
damaged if you try to do your own
service work. Service and repair of
these high voltage components
should only be performed by a
trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools. See
Doing Your Own Service Work
0 229.
Battery
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery. Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery label
when a new standard 12-volt battery
is needed.
Vehicles with eAssist also have a
high voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service. See
Battery - North America 0 247.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
i illuminates.
.
Press and release
turn on TCS.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
until i and g illuminate.
.
Press and release
both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 190.
g on the center stack.
g again to
g
g to turn on
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Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 268.
Fuel
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts 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 0 166. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 218.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
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.
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Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0 126.
When remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display.
2. Press
See Engine Oil Life System 0 237.
V on the DIC controls
and hold down for a few
seconds to clear the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message
and reset the oil life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil
life display accidentally at any
time other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-252-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Buick owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
0 329.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . .. . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 38
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . .. . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety Locks . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 39
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 45
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Windows . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sun Visors . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . 49
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 49
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . 49
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 40
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 42
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 43
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Mirrors . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
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Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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If it becomes difficult to turn the key
in a vehicle lock, inspect the key
blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 339.
The vehicle has the keyless ignition.
The key can be used for the locks.
Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to access the key.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 335.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” later in this
section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
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K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press again within five seconds to
unlock all doors. The RKE
transmitter can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first button
press. See Vehicle Personalization
0 133.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 133.
Pressing
Q : Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
If the driver door is open when
pressed and enabled through
vehicle personalization, all doors will
lock and the driver door will
immediately unlock.
If the passenger door is open when
Q is
Q is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 42.
Q may also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 42.
Memory seat positions may be
recalled when unlocking the vehicle.
See Memory Seats 0 55 and
Vehicle Personalization 0 133.
X : Press twice quickly to release
the trunk.
7 : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times.
Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
K will disarm the
7 for at least
turn signals flash for 30 seconds
until
7 is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
/ : If equipped, press Q and
release and then immediately press
and hold
four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start 0 34.
Keyless Access Operation
If equipped with a Keyless Access
system, it allows for locking and
unlocking the doors and accessing
the trunk without removing the RKE
transmitter from your pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter
should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
trunk or door being opened. If the
vehicle has this feature, there will be
buttons on the outside of the door
handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 133.
/ for at least
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