Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L V6 Engine with FWD); Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine with AWD); Vehicle Care- Page 283

2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

Model Year
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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

Vehicle Care

10-23

3.6L V6 Engine

The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on the
instrument panel, to indicate the
vehicle has entered overheated
engine protection operating mode.
The temperature gauge also
indicates an overheat condition
exists. Driving extended distances
and/or towing a trailer in the
overheat protection mode should be
avoided.

Power Steering Fluid
(2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L
V6 Engine with FWD)

The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid.

Power Steering Fluid
(3.6L V6 Engine
with AWD)

See

Engine Compartment Overview

on page 10

6

for information on the

location of the power steering fluid
reservoir.

When to Check Power Steering
Fluid

It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless a
leak is suspected in the system or
an unusual noise is heard. A fluid
loss in this system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.

How to Check Power Steering
Fluid

Check the level when the engine
is cool.

To check the power steering fluid:

1. Wipe the cap and the top of the

reservoir clean.

2. Unscrew the cap and pull it

straight up.

3. Wipe the dipstick with a

clean rag.

4. Replace the cap and completely

tighten it.

5. Remove the cap again and look

at the fluid level on the dipstick.

Detailed Information for 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

Lists of information found in 2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 283

  • 3.6L V6 Engine The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode.
  • 2.4L L4 Engine and 3.
  • 3.6L V6 Engine with AWD) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for information on the location of the power steering fluid reservoir.
  • 1. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
  • 2. Unscrew the cap and pull it straight up.
  • 3. Wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
  • 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
  • 5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.