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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M Ride Control Systems ...9-36 Cruise Control ...9-40 Object Detection Systems ...9-42 Fuel ...9-49 Towing ...9-54 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-60 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-28 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-35 Wheels and Tires ...10-44 Jump Starting ...10-90 Towing ...10-94 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-14 Maintenance Records ...11-17 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-18 OnStar ...14-1 OnStar Overview ...14-1 OnStar Services ...14-2 OnStar Additional Information ...14-5 Index ...i-1

Section	Page
2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	23
Radio(s)	23
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Cruise Control	25
Navigation System	26
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Vehicle Personalization	27
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	27
Power Outlets	27
Universal Remote System	27
Sunroof	28
eAssist Features	28
eAssist® Overview	28
High Voltage Safety Information	29
Driver Efficiency Gauge	29
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	30
Regenerative Braking	30
Battery	30
Service	31
Performance and Maintenance	31
Traction Control System (TCS)	31
StabiliTrak® System	31
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	32
Engine Oil Life System	32
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	33
Roadside Assistance Program	33
OnStar®	34
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	36
Keys	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	37
Remote Vehicle Start	42
Door Locks	44
Power Door Locks	45
Delayed Locking	45
Safety Locks	45
Doors	46
Trunk	46
Vehicle Security	47
Anti-theft Alarm System	47
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)	48
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)	49
Exterior Mirrors	50
Convex Mirrors	50
Power Mirrors	50
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	51
Park Tilt Mirrors	51
Interior Mirrors	51
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	52
Windows	52
Power Windows	53
Sun Visors	54
Rear Window Sunshade	54
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	60
Seat Adjustment	60
Power Seat Adjustment	61
Lumbar Adjustment	61
Reclining Seatbacks	62
Memory Seats	63
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	66
Rear Seats	67
Safety Belts	69
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	70
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	75
Safety Belt Extender	75
Safety System Check	75
Safety Belt Care	76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	76
Airbag System	77
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	82
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	82
Passenger Sensing System	83
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	87
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Airbag System Check	89
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	89
Child Restraints	90
Older Children	90
Infants and Young Children	92
Child Restraint Systems	95
Where to Put the Restraint	97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	98
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	106
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	106
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	108
Storage	113
Storage Compartments	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholders	113
Front Storage	114
Center Console Storage	114
Additional Storage Features	115
Convenience Net	115
Instruments and Controls	117
Controls	118
Steering Wheel Adjustment	118
Steering Wheel Controls	118
Heated Steering Wheel	119
Horn	119
Windshield Wiper/Washer	119
Compass	120
Clock (With Date Display)	121
Clock (Without Date Display)	122
Clock (Color Radio)	122
Power Outlets	122
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	124
Instrument Cluster	125
Speedometer	127
Odometer	127
Tachometer	127
Fuel Gauge	127
Driver Efficiency Gauge	128
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	129
Safety Belt Reminders	130
Airbag Readiness Light	130
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	131
Charging System Light	132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	132
Brake System Warning Light	135
Electric Parking Brake Light	135
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	136
Traction Off Light	137
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	137
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	138
Tire Pressure Light	139
Engine Oil Pressure Light	139
Low Fuel Warning Light	140
Security Light	140
High-Beam On Light	140
Front Fog Lamp Light	141
Taillamp Indicator Light	141
Cruise Control Light	141
Information Displays	141
Driver Information Center (DIC)	141
Head-Up Display (HUD)	145
Vehicle Messages	149
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	149
Brake System Messages	149
Compass Messages	150
Cruise Control Messages	150
Door Ajar Messages	150
Engine Cooling System Messages	151
Engine Oil Messages	151
Engine Power Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	152
Lamp Messages	152
Object Detection System Messages	153
Ride Control System Messages	153
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	154
Starting the Vehicle Messages	154
Tire Messages	155
Transmission Messages	155
Window Messages	156
Vehicle Personalization	156
Universal Remote System	162
Universal Remote System Programming	162
Universal Remote System Operation	165
Lighting	167
Exterior Lighting	168
Exterior Lamp Controls	168
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	168
Flash-to-Pass	169
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	169
Automatic Headlamp System	169
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	170
Hazard Warning Flashers	170
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	170
Fog Lamps	171
Interior Lighting	172
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	172
Dome Lamps	172
Reading Lamps	172
Sun Visor Lamps	173
Lighting Features	173
Entry Lighting	173
Exit Lighting	173
Battery Load Management	174
Battery Power Protection	174
Infotainment System	175
Introduction	176
Infotainment	176
Theft-Deterrent Feature	177
Overview (Radio with CD)	178
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	180
Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	182
Operation	186
Radio	191
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)	191
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	193
Satellite Radio	197
Radio Reception	198
Backglass Antenna	199
Satellite Radio Antenna	200
Audio Players	200
CD Player	200
CD/DVD Player	203
MP3	206
Mass Storage Media (MEM)	209
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD)	212
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)	215
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	218
Rear Seat Infotainment	221
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	221
Phone	231
Bluetooth (Overview)	231
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	233
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	238
Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only)	244
Trademarks and License Agreements	255
Climate Controls	257
Climate Control Systems	257
Automatic Climate Control System	257
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	260
Air Vents	265
Maintenance	266
Air Intake	266
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	266
Driving and Operating	267
Driving Information	268
Distracted Driving	268
Defensive Driving	269
Drunk Driving	269
Control of a Vehicle	269
Braking	269
Steering	270
Off-Road Recovery	271
Loss of Control	271
Driving on Wet Roads	272
Highway Hypnosis	273
Hill and Mountain Roads	273
Winter Driving	274
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	276
Vehicle Load Limits	276
Starting and Operating	281
New Vehicle Break-In	281
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	282
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	284
Starting the Engine	286
Engine Heater	290
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	291
Shifting Into Park	291
Shifting out of Park	292
Parking over Things That Burn	293
Engine Exhaust	294
Running the Vehicle While Parked	294
Automatic Transmission	295
Manual Mode	297
Drive Systems	298
All-Wheel Drive	298
Brakes	299
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	299
Parking Brake	300
Brake Assist	302
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	302
Ride Control Systems	302
Traction Control System (TCS)	302
StabiliTrak® System	303
Limited-Slip Differential	305
Selective Ride Control	305
Cruise Control	306
Object Detection Systems	308
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	308
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	310
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	312
Fuel	315
Recommended Fuel	315
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	316
California Fuel Requirements	316
Fuels in Foreign Countries	316
Fuel Additives	316
Filling the Tank	318
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	319
Towing	320
General Towing Information	320
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	320
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)	323
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	325
Towing Equipment	325
Conversions and Add-Ons	326
Add-On Electrical Equipment	326
Vehicle Care	327
General Information	329
California Proposition 65 Warning	329
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	329
Accessories and Modifications	329
Vehicle Checks	330
Doing Your Own Service Work	330
Hood	331
Engine Compartment Overview	332
Engine Oil	335
Engine Oil Life System	338
Automatic Transmission Fluid	339
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	339
Cooling System	341
Engine Coolant	342
Engine Overheating	345
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	346
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)	347
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine)	347
Washer Fluid	348
Brakes	348
Brake Fluid	349
Battery	351
Starter Switch Check	352
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	352
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	353
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	353
Wiper Blade Replacement	353
Headlamp Aiming	354
Bulb Replacement	357
Halogen Bulbs	357
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	357
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	358
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	359
License Plate Lamp	360
Replacement Bulbs	361
Electrical System	361
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	361
Electrical System Overload	361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	362
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	362
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	366
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	368
Wheels and Tires	370
Tires	370
Winter Tires	371
Tire Sidewall Labeling	372
Tire Designations	374
Tire Terminology and Definitions	375
Tire Pressure	377
Tire Pressure Monitor System	379
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	380
Tire Inspection	383
Tire Rotation	384
When It Is Time for New Tires	385
Buying New Tires	386
Different Size Tires and Wheels	387
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	388
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	389
Wheel Replacement	389
Tire Chains	390
If a Tire Goes Flat	390
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button)	393
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button)	400
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	408
Tire Changing	409
Compact Spare Tire	415
Jump Starting	416
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	416
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	419
Towing	420
Towing the Vehicle	420
Recreational Vehicle Towing	421
Appearance Care	424
Exterior Care	424
Interior Care	427
Floor Mats	430
Service and Maintenance	431
General Information	431
Maintenance Schedule	433
Special Application Services	439
Additional Maintenance and Care	440
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	444
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	444
Maintenance Replacement Parts	446
Maintenance Records	447
Technical Data	451
Vehicle Identification	451
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	451
Service Parts Identification Label	451
Vehicle Data	452
Capacities and Specifications	452
Engine Drive Belt Routing	454
Customer Information	455
Customer Information	455
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	455
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	457
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	458
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	459
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	460
Online Owner Center	460
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	461
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	461
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	463
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	466
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	467
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	468
Service Publications Ordering Information	470
Reporting Safety Defects	471
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	471
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	472
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	472
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	472
Event Data Recorders	473
OnStar®	474
Navigation System	474
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	474
Radio Frequency Statement	474
OnStar	475
OnStar Overview	475
OnStar Services	476
Emergency	476
Security	476
Navigation	476
Connections	478
Diagnostics	479
OnStar Additional Information	479
Index	483
Index_A	483
Index_B	484
Index_C	484
Index_D	485
Index_E	486
Index_F	487
Index_G	487
Index_H	488
Index_I	488
Index_J	488
Index_K	488
Index_L	489
Index_M	490
Index_N	490
Index_O	490
Index_P	491
Index_R	492
Index_S	493
Index_T	494
Index_U	495
Index_V	496

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