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2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Vehicle Care

1. Check the other vehicle. It must

have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.

Notice:

If the other vehicle's

system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only
use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump
start your vehicle.

2. Position the two vehicles so that

they are not touching.

3. Set the parking brake firmly and

put the shift lever in P (Park).
See

Shifting Into Park on

page 8

23

.

Notice:

If you leave the radio or

other accessories on during the
jump starting procedure, they
could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the
radio and other accessories when
jump starting the vehicle.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF

and switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.

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WARNING

An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.