Trailer Towing; General Towing Information; Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips- Page 222

Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10999169) -

2018 - crc - 3/28/17

Driving and Operating

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Warning (Continued)

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Use approved fuel
containers.

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

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Place the container on the
ground.

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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.

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Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.

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Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.

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Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.

Trailer 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

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

Recreational Vehicle Towing

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Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

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

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Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent
damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.

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Then during the first 800 km
(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.

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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear if the transmission shifts
too often under heavy loads and/
or hilly conditions.

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Do not use Adaptive Cruise
Control when towing.

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The Forward Automatic Braking
system should be set to Off
when towing. See

Forward

Automatic Braking (FAB)

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Turn off Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
when towing.

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Turn off Parking Assist when
towing.

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Front Pedestrian Braking should
be on Off or Alert.