Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10999169) -
2018 - crc - 3/28/17
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Driving and Operating
.
The Auto Stop time is greater
than two minutes.
Auto Stop (Vehicles with
eAssist)
If equipped, when the brakes are
applied and the vehicle is at a
complete stop, the engine may turn
off. When stopped, the tachometer
displays AUTO STOP. See
. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pushed, the engine will
restart.
The vehicle may remain in Auto
Stop for up to two minutes.
The vehicle may remain in Auto
Stop even after it is shifted into
P (Park). If the driver opens the door
or unbuckles the seat belt the
vehicle will exit Auto Stop and
restart the engine.
There are several conditions that
may prevent an Auto Stop or cause
an Auto Start.
Auto Stop may be
deactivated when:
.
The engine, transmission,
or high voltage battery is not at
the required operating
temperature.
.
The outside temperature is not
in the required operating range,
typically below
−
20 °C (
−
4 °F).
.
The system may not be able to
shut off the engine in order to
maintain the air conditioning
comfort level or defrost system
settings. See
.
To maximize fuel economy, use
the ECO air conditioning mode.
.
The transmission is in any gear
other than D (Drive).
.
The high voltage battery charge
is low.
.
The hood is not fully closed.
.
The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
.
High humidity is detected.
The Engine Will Restart when:
.
The brake pedal is released.
.
The accelerator pedal is applied.
.
Shifting out of D (Drive) to any
other gear besides P (Park).
.
The air conditioning or defrost
system needs the compressor to
maintain interior comfort. See
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
. To maximize fuel
economy, use the ECO air
conditioning mode.
.
The engine is required to run for
either heater or climate control
performance, or the climate
control system is turned from off