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2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

2012 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual BookTOC

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Seat Adjustment

Memory Features

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Vehicle Features

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Steering Wheel Controls

Navigation System

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Vehicle Personalization

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

Universal Remote System

eAssist Features

eAssist® Overview

High Voltage Safety Information

Driver Efficiency Gauge

Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature

Regenerative Braking

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

StabiliTrak® System

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

Engine Oil Life System

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Assistance Program

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

Power Door Locks

Delayed Locking

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Alarm System

Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)

Exterior Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Park Tilt Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Rear Window Sunshade

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Seat Adjustment

Power Seat Adjustment

Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Safety Belt Extender

Safety System Check

Safety Belt Care

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

Where Are the Airbags?

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

Passenger Sensing System

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbag System Check

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Child Restraints

Infants and Young Children

Child Restraint Systems

Where to Put the Restraint

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)

Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

Storage Compartments

Center Console Storage

Additional Storage Features

Convenience Net

Instruments and Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Steering Wheel Controls

Heated Steering Wheel

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Clock (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)

Information Displays

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Head-Up Display (HUD)

Vehicle Messages

Battery Voltage and Charging Messages

Brake System Messages

Compass Messages

Cruise Control Messages

Door Ajar Messages

Engine Cooling System Messages

Engine Oil Messages

Engine Power Messages

Fuel System Messages

Key and Lock Messages

Object Detection System Messages

Ride Control System Messages

Anti-theft Alarm System Messages

Starting the Vehicle Messages

Transmission Messages

Window Messages

Vehicle Personalization

Universal Remote System

Universal Remote System Programming

Universal Remote System Operation

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Automatic Headlamp System

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

Sun Visor Lamps

Lighting Features

Battery Load Management

Battery Power Protection

Infotainment System

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Overview (Radio with CD)

Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)

Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)

AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)

AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)

Satellite Radio

Radio Reception

Backglass Antenna

Satellite Radio Antenna

Mass Storage Media (MEM)

Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)

Rear Seat Infotainment

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System

Bluetooth (Overview)

Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)

Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

Bluetooth (UHP Mexico Only)

Trademarks and License Agreements

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Automatic Climate Control System

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Distracted Driving

Defensive Driving

Control of a Vehicle

Off-Road Recovery

Loss of Control

Driving on Wet Roads

Highway Hypnosis

Hill and Mountain Roads

If the Vehicle Is Stuck

Vehicle Load Limits

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Ignition Positions (Key Access)

Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)

Starting the Engine

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Shifting Into Park

Shifting out of Park

Parking over Things That Burn

Running the Vehicle While Parked

Automatic Transmission

All-Wheel Drive

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control System (TCS)

StabiliTrak® System

Limited-Slip Differential

Selective Ride Control

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Recommended Fuel

Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)

California Fuel Requirements

Fuels in Foreign Countries

Filling the Tank

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

General Towing Information

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips

Trailer Towing (Except eAssist)

Trailer Towing (eAssist)

Towing Equipment

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical Equipment

General Information

California Proposition 65 Warning

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

Accessories and Modifications

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps

License Plate Lamp

Replacement Bulbs

Electrical System

High Voltage Devices and Wiring

Electrical System Overload

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

Rear Compartment Fuse Block

Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)

Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)

Towing the Vehicle

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Appearance Care

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Special Application Services

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Records

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Service Parts Identification Label

Capacities and Specifications

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Customer Information

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)

Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)

Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)

Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)

Online Owner Center

GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)

Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)

Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)

Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)

Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)

Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)

Service Publications Ordering Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Event Data Recorders

Navigation System

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Radio Frequency Statement

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

OnStar Additional Information

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