Filling a Portable Fuel Container; Towing; General Towing Information- Page 253

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

Driving and Operating

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Notice:

If a new fuel cap is

needed, be sure to get the right
type of cap from your dealer. The
wrong type of fuel cap might not
fit properly, might cause the
malfunction indicator lamp to
light, and could damage the fuel
tank and emissions system. See

Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5

16

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Filling a Portable Fuel
Container

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WARNING

Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:

.

Use approved fuel
containers.

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WARNING (Continued)

.

Remove container from
vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed
before filling.

.

Place container on the
ground.

.

Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.

.

Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.

Towing

General Towing
Information

Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.

For towing a disabled vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle on page 10

90

.

For towing the vehicle behind
another vehicle such as a motor
home, see

Recreational Vehicle

Towing on page 10

90

.

Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

.

Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.