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2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12

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Driving and Operating

If you put things inside the
vehicle

like suitcases, tools,

packages, or anything
else

they will go as fast as the

vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, they will keep going.

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WARNING

Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.

.

Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.

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WARNING (Continued)

.

Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.

.

Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.

.

Secure loose items in the
vehicle.

.

Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.

Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice:

The vehicle does not

need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:

.

Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle.

.

During the first 1 000 km
(600 mi), avoid using more
than moderate acceleration
in lower gears and avoid
vehicle speeds above
110 km/h (68 mph).

.

Between the first 1 000 km
(600 mi) and 5 000 km
(3,000 mi), heavy
acceleration in lower gears
can be used. Vehicle speeds