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2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

6043609) - 2014 - 2nd Edition - 10/17/13

Driving and Operating

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Caution

If the steering wheel is turned
until it reaches the end of its
travel, and is held in that position
for more than 15 seconds,
damage may occur to the power
steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.

Curve Tips

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Take curves at a reasonable
speed.

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Reduce speed before entering a
curve.

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Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve

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Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve before accelerating
gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies

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There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.

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Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
allows steering while braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving. Follow
these tips:

1. Ease off the accelerator and

then, if there is nothing in the
way, steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about

one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.

3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:

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Braking Skid

wheels are not

rolling.