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Buick LaCrosse 2014 User Manual

Buick LaCrosse 2014
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6043609) - 2014 - 2nd Edition - 10/17/13
2014 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
eAssist Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-43
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-49
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-27
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-47
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-68
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42

Table of Contents

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Buick LaCrosse 2014 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBuick
ModelLaCrosse 2014
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Basic overview of key features for new drivers.

Vehicle Features

Details on various vehicle systems and functionalities.

eAssist Features

Specific features related to the eAssist system for efficiency.

Performance and Maintenance

Information on vehicle performance aspects and maintenance.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, locks, and immobilizer systems.

Doors

Details on trunk operation and vehicle security systems.

Vehicle Security

Information on theft-deterrent features and alarm systems.

Exterior Mirrors

Types of exterior mirrors and their features.

Interior Mirrors

Adjustment and features of interior rearview mirrors.

Windows

Operation of power windows and lockout features.

Roof

Information on the vehicle's sunroof and sunshade.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and installation of head restraints for neck safety.

Front Seats

Seat adjustment, power seat controls, lumbar, and reclining features.

Rear Seats

Folding rear seatbacks for cargo space.

Safety Belts

Information on proper use and importance of safety belts.

Airbag System

Details on vehicle airbags, their function, and safety.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing infants and children in appropriate restraints.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Overview of various storage locations within the vehicle.

Glove Box

Location and operation of the glove box.

Cupholders

Accessing and using front and rear cupholders.

Front Storage

Location and access to storage areas under the climate controls.

Sunglasses Storage

Location of sunglasses storage in the overhead console.

Center Console Storage

Storage compartments within the center console armrest.

Additional Storage Features

Use of the convenience net in the trunk for storing small loads.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Controls for steering wheel adjustment, audio, horn, and wipers.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Details on power flows, energy information, DIC, and HUD displays.

Vehicle Messages

Explanations of various messages displayed on the DIC.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls and operation of exterior lamps, including automatic functions.

Interior Lighting

Operation of interior lighting, including dome and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Features like entry and exit lighting, and battery protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction

See the infotainment manual for radio, audio, phone, and navigation system information.

Infotainment

See the infotainment manual for radio, audio, phone, and navigation system information.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

How the dual automatic climate control system works.

Air Vents

Adjusting airflow direction using vent louvers.

Maintenance

Maintenance of air intake and passenger compartment air filter.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

General information and tips for safe and responsible driving.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting the vehicle and operating its systems.

Engine Exhaust

Information on exhaust system operation and carbon monoxide hazards.

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, including manual and sport modes.

Drive Systems

Information on all-wheel drive systems.

Brakes

Details on ABS, parking brake, brake assist, and HSA.

Ride Control Systems

Traction control and stability control system operation.

Cruise Control

Operation and setting of cruise control for maintaining speed.

Driver Assistance Systems

Features to help avoid crashes and reduce damage while driving, backing, and parking.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Importance of maintenance and dealer services.

Vehicle Checks

Owner checks and services, including doing own work and airbag system checks.

Hood

How to open and close the vehicle's hood.

Engine Compartment Overview

Diagram and identification of engine compartment components.

Engine Oil

Information on engine oil, its specifications, and checking the level.

Bulb Replacement

Procedures for replacing various exterior and interior light bulbs.

Electrical System

Information on high voltage systems, wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tires, wheels, alignment, and balancing.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance and dealer services.

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended maintenance schedule for the vehicle.

Special Application Services

Specific services for severe driving conditions or commercial use.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended services beyond the basic schedule for optimal performance.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

Maintenance Records

Section to record service history.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on vehicle identification number (VIN) and service parts label.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for various vehicle systems.

Engine Specifications

Engine VIN codes, transmission types, and spark plug gaps.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Belt routing diagrams for the engine.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow if concerns are not resolved by the dealership.

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

How to report vehicle safety defects to Transport Canada.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle data recording and privacy policies.

Event Data Recorders

How event data recorders store information about vehicle performance in crashes.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Overview of the in-vehicle system for emergency, security, and other services.

OnStar Services

Details on emergency, security, navigation, and other OnStar services.

OnStar Additional Information

Further information on OnStar services and potential issues.

How OnStar Service Works

How OnStar services function, including requirements and limitations.

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