Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12032549) -
2019 - crc - 8/20/18
Vehicle Care
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Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
12-Volt Battery
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery. Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery label
when a new standard 12-volt battery
is needed.
High Voltage Battery
eAssist vehicles also have a high
voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service. The
dealer has information on how to
recycle the high voltage battery.
There is also information available
at http://www.recyclemybattery.com.
The eAssist system high voltage
battery is cooled with air drawn from
the vehicle interior. The cold air
intake is under the leading edge of
the rear seat. The exhaust for warm
air is in the trunk. Do not cover the
intake or exhaust.
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Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.
WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See
and on the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
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Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful.
See
America (with or without eAssist)
or
America (On-board with eAssist
Only)
for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (
−
)
cable from the battery to keep the
battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (
−
)
cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.