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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 9/7/12
Driving and Operating
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Limited-Slip Differential
Vehicles with a limited-slip
differential can give more traction on
snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel.
It works like a standard differential
most of the time, but when traction
is low, this feature allows the drive
wheel with the most traction to
move the vehicle.
Selective Ride Control
The vehicle may have a ride control
system called Selective Ride
Control. The system provides the
following performance benefits:
.
Reduced Impact Harshness
.
Improved Road Isolation
.
Improved High-Speed Stability
.
Improved Handling Response
.
Better Control of Body Ride
Motions
To switch from TOUR to SPORT
mode, move the shift lever to the left
while the transmission is in D
(Drive).
TOUR:
Use for normal city and
highway driving. This setting
provides a smooth, soft ride.
SPORT:
Use where road conditions
or personal preference demand
more control. This setting provides
more
“
feel,
”
or response to road
conditions through increased
steering effort and suspension
tuning.
The setting can be changed at any
time. Based on road conditions,
steering wheel angle, and vehicle
speed, the system automatically
adjusts to provide the best handling
while providing a smooth ride. The
TOUR and SPORT modes will feel
similar on a smooth road.
Cruise Control
With cruise control, the vehicle can
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
On vehicles with the Traction
Control System (TCS) or the
StabiliTrak
®
system, it may begin to
limit wheel spin while you are using
cruise control. If this happens, the
cruise control will automatically
disengage. See
or
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WARNING
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
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