Buick 2010 Lacrosse User Manual

2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 3-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 3-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview. . . . 4-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 4-38
OnStar
®
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Universal Remote System . . . . 4-45
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 6-34
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 7-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 8-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 8-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 8-27
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 8-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Object Detection Systems . . . . 8-40
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 8-60

Buick 2010 Lacrosse Specifications

General

Brand	Buick
Model	2010 Lacrosse
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, remote keyless entry, system operation, and door locks.

Vehicle Security

Information on the anti-theft alarm system and immobilizer operation.

Windows

Details on power windows and express window operation.

Roof

Information on sunroof operation.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Instructions on adjusting and using front and rear head restraints for safety.

Front Seats

Covers seat adjustment, power seat adjustment, lumbar, reclining, and heated/ventilated seat features.

Safety Belts

Explains proper safety belt use, what not to do, and why they are important.

Airbag System

Information on airbag locations, inflation, restraint, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidance on older children, infants, restraint systems, and proper placement.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Visual guide to the vehicle's dashboard layout and component locations.

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment, horn, wipers, clock, and power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

Covers Driver Information Center (DIC) and Head-Up Display (HUD) features.

Vehicle Personalization

Options for customizing vehicle features like climate and lighting.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Tips for better fuel economy, defensive driving, and drunk driving awareness.

Starting and Operating

Covers new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, starting the engine, and retained accessory power.

Brakes

Information on antilock brake system, parking brake, and brake assist features.

Cruise Control

Instructions on setting, resuming, and ending cruise control usage.

Object Detection Systems

Details on Ultrasonic Parking Assist, Side Blind Zone Alert, and Rear Vision Camera.