Getting to Know Your - Owner Center Home. Air Outlets B. Interior Lamps Control C. Exterior Lamps Control/Fog Lamp Control D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever E Cruise Controls F. Instrument

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITYUnlocking the Doors with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMFORTTilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Dual Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ENTERTAINMENTAudio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CONVENIENCERemote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Headlamp Controls and Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Windshield Wipers/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Vehicle Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCEOpening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .17Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18StabiliTrak® – Stability Control System . . . . . . . .18Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick LaCrosse. Please read this information and your Owner Manualto ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the featuresdescribed in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

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A. Air OutletsB. Interior Lamps ControlC. Exterior Lamps Control/Fog Lamp

ControlD. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever E Cruise ControlsF. Instrument Panel Cluster

G. DIC Buttons (if equipped)/HazardWarning Flasher Button

H. Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorI. Audio System ControlsJ. Hood ReleaseK. Parking BrakeL. Tilt Lever (if equipped)

M. HornN. Audio Steering Wheel Controls

(if equipped)O. Shift LeverP. Accessory Power Outlet Q. Climate Controls R. Glove Box

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Instrument Panel

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrumentpanel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panelcluster includes these keygauges and lights/lamps.

A. Trunk AjarB. Door AjarC. Tire Pressure MonitorD. Antilock Brake System

(ABS)E. Cruise EngagedF. Tachometer

G. SecurityH. Seat Belt – DriverI. Driver Air BagJ. Service Vehicle SoonK. SpeedometerL. Headlamp SuggestedM. Fuel GaugeN. Washer Fluid LevelO. BatteryP. Temperature GaugeQ. Kilometers per Hour

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R. Miles per Hour (mph)S. High BeamT. Reduced Engine PowerU. Service Traction ControlV. Check Gas CapW. Oil Level/Change Oil

SoonX. Service Engine SoonY. Oil PressureZ. Brake

Note: The instrument panelcluster is designed to letyou know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It isimportant to read yourOwner Manual and becomefamiliar with the informationbeing relayed to you by thelights, gauges, DIC mes-sages and indicators,as well as what action canbe taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The base-level Driver InformationCenter (DIC) displays the odometer andtrip odometer. Uplevel DICs also displaya compass, trip computer, fuel economyinformation, OnStar® phone numberscalled (if equipped) and other messagesor warnings. The DIC display is locatedon the instrument cluster below thespeedometer, and can be programmedin English, French or Spanish. The outside temperature displays in the bottom-right corner of the uplevel DICwhen viewing the trip/odometer screens,fuel screens and some gauge screens.At 37ºF (3ºC) or below, readings togglebetween temperature and the word ICEfor two minutes.

The following DIC controls are located inthe center of the instrument panel:TRIP/ODO (Trip/Odometer): On thebase DIC, press to display odometer/tripdistance. Uplevel DICs also display timeelapsed and average speed.

Vehicle Symbols

Following are examples of symbols youmay find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyindicate vehicle features and alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Air Recirculation

DIC Fuel

DIC Gauges

DIC Option

DIC Set/Reset

Fog Lamps

Headlamps

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Rear Window Defogger

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E/M (English/Metric): On the base DIC,press to choose English or Metric units.On uplevel DICs, press the (Option)button until UNITS appears. Press the

(Set/Reset) button to choose Englishor Metric units.

(Set/Reset) (if equipped): Press toset/reset certain functions and to turnoff/acknowledge DIC messages.

(Gauges) (if equipped): Press to dis-play battery and oil life. To reset the OilLife System after an oil change, pressand hold the button while OIL LIFEis displayed until it shows 100%.

(Fuel) (if equipped): Press to displayfuel range and average economy.

(Option) (if equipped): Press to dis-play English/Metric units, language, personalization, compass zone andcompass calibration.

(Traction Control) (if equipped):Press to turn traction control on or off.

(Hazard): Press to turn the hazardwarning flashers on or off.Personalizing the DIC (if equipped)Uplevel DICs can memorize selectedpersonalized settings for up to two drivers. (Some features are limited to asingle setting.) 1. Place the vehicle in Park (P) and turn

on the ignition.2. Press the (Option) button until

PERSONAL PROGRAM is displayed.

3. Press the (Set/Reset) button to display instructions.

4. Press the button to display programmable features.

5. Press the button to change thesetting of each feature.

Your ignition key identifies you to thevehicle. Two keys can be programmedfor certain features that correspond toeach driver. To personalize a key:1. From the Personal Program menu,

press the (Option) button until PERSONALIZE KEY is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button untilYES is displayed.

3. Press the button.Personalization Features include:Delayed Locking — Delays lockingof the vehicle doors for up to five seconds after the last door is closed.Two chimes will sound when the powerdoor lock switch or the Lock button onthe Remote Keyless Entry transmitteris pressed when a door is open. Toprogram:1. From the Personal Program menu,

press the (Option) button untilDELAYED LOCKING is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button untilON or OFF appears.

3. Press the button to select it. The ignition key must be removed forthe feature to work after programming. Key Fob Feedback — Choose from Off(no feedback), Lights (exterior lightsflash) or Lights and Horn when youpress the Remote Keyless Entry trans-mitter (key fob) Lock button. To program:1. From the Personal Program menu,

press the (Option) button until FOB LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button untilthe desired setting is displayed.

3. Press the button to save the setting.



Unlocking the Doors with the Key

Your vehicle’s passenger doors can beunlocked using the driver’s door key. With the key in the lock cylinder:• Turn the key toward the front of the

vehicle to unlock the driver’s door.• Turn and hold the key toward the

front of the vehicle for two secondsto unlock all doors.

• Turn and hold the key toward the rearof the vehicle to lock all doors.


SAFETY & SECURITY

Automatic Door Locks

Auto Door LockThe automatic door locks will lock thevehicle’s doors when all doors areclosed and the vehicle is shifted intoDrive. Auto Door UnlockAutomatic door unlocking optionsinclude off, unlocking the driver’s dooror unlocking all doors. Press the button on the DIC until Auto DoorUnlock is displayed; and then pressthe button to scroll through Off,Driver and All. If Driver or All is selected,two additional choices — Key-Out andPark — will be displayed. Select one ofthese choices to determine when thevehicle’s door(s) will automaticallyunlock.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Exterior Light Delay — Sets the timefor exterior lights to remain on after thekey is removed from the ignition or thevehicle is unlocked with the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter. To program:1. From the Personal Program menu,

press the (Option) button until EXT LIGHT DELAY is displayed.

2. Press the (Set/Reset) button toscroll through OFF or 15/30/60/90-second delays.

3. Press the button to store a setting.You can also use the (Option) and

(Set/Reset) buttons to personalizeeach of the following:• Return settings to factory default/

reset all keys• Interior lights on when key is

removed from the ignition• Content theft-deterrent system on/off• Remote start on/off• Personalize/replace key• Personalize radio stations• Auto door unlock all/driver’s door/off• Key fob unlock driver’s door/all doors

on first pressExiting Programming Mode: The DICexits programming mode when:• The vehicle is shifted out of Park.• The vehicle is no longer in Run.• You reach the end of the Personal

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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

To adjust the tilt position of the steeringwheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever(A) on the left of the steering columntoward you. Move the wheel up or downto a comfortable level. Release the leverto lock. To adjust the telescoping position of thesteering wheel, push down on the lever(B) to unlock the steering wheel. Pull orpush the steering wheel to the desiredposition. Push up on the lever to lockthe steering wheel. Do not adjust the position of the steeringwheel while driving.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator

Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the frontpassenger frontal air bag, and a passen-ger air bag status indicator located onthe instrument panel center stack.

See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: It is recommended that childrennot be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger SensingSystem. All children should be securedin a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rear-facing infant seat, a child ridingin a forward-facing child seat and anolder child riding in a booster seat.

COMFORT



Dual Automatic Climate Control(if equipped)

Dual automatic climate control maintainsthe desired temperature individually forthe driver and front seat passenger. Automatic OperationPush the AUTO button and use the driver- or passenger-side up/down arrowkeys to adjust the temperature. The airdelivery mode, fan speed, air condition-ing and recirculation functions will be setautomatically to achieve the desiredtemperature.To turn the passenger-side operation onor off, press the PASS button. When firstturned on, the setting will be the sameas the driver’s. Use the up/down arrowkeys to adjust the temperature. To turn off the entire system, press the OFF button.Manual OperationTo manually select the temperature ormode, press the desired mode buttonas follows:

(Temperature): Press to manuallyadjust the temperature. The left sidecontrols the driver side and the rightside controls the passenger side.

Manual Climate Control

To cool the vehicle interior more quicklyon hot days, open the windows longenough to let the hot air escape. Formaximum cooling:1. Choose the coolest temperature

setting.2. Select the Vent mode.3. Press the (Recirculate) button.4. Press the (Air Conditioning) button.5. Turn the (Fan) knob clockwise to

its highest setting.To defog or defrost, select the

(Defog) or (Defrost) mode.Defog directs half of the air to the wind-shield/side windows and half to the flooroutlets. Defrost directs most air to thewindshield and the side window outlets. To remove frost or fog from the rear window, press the (Rear Defog) button on the airflow mode knob. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


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(Decrease Fan Speed): Press tolower fan speed.

(Increase Fan Speed): Press toraise fan speed.

(Air Conditioning): Press to activateor deactivate air conditioning.

(Recirculation): Press to preventoutside air from entering your vehicle.Recirculation can be activated in Vent orBi-Level mode, but not in Floor/Defog orDefrost mode.

(Rear Window Defog): Press toclear the rear glass (it turns off afterabout 20 minutes). Press again forextended operation. Press again orswitch off the ignition to turn off.

(Floor mode): Press to direct mostof the air to the floor.

(Bi-Level mode): Press to directmost of the air to the instrument paneland floor outlets.

(Vent mode): Press to direct airthrough the instrument panel outlets.

(Floor/Defog): Press to clear thewindshield and front side windows ofmist and frost.

(Defrost): Press to clear the wind-shield of heavier amounts of mist andfrost more quickly.

(Heated Seats): Press to turn thedriver or passenger heated seat on/off.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio Systems

Setting the TimePress and hold the H button on thesound system faceplate until the correcthour appears on the display. Pressand hold M until the correct minuteappears. The ignition does not need tobe turned on.Radio Controls

(Power): Press to turn the system onor off.

(Volume): Turn to increase/decreasevolume.BAND: Press to switch between AM,FM1/FM2 and XM1/XM2 (if equipped).DISP (Display): Press to switch the dis-play between the radio station frequencyand the time. With the ignition off, pressto display the time. While in XM mode (if equipped), pressto display the artist, song title, categoryand channel.INFO (Information) (if equipped): Whilein XM mode (if equipped), press to dis-play a current radio station messageand other information, if available. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume):Press to select Off, Min, Med or Maxradio volume compensation as vehiclespeed increases.



Setting Preset Stations: 1. With the radio on, press BAND to

select AM/FM1/FM2 or XM1/XM2 (if equipped).

2. Tune to the desired station.3. Press EQ to select equalization.4. Press and hold a numbered push-

button until a beep sounds. Repeat for each pushbutton of eachband (up to 30 possible stations).CD ControlsWith the ignition on, insert a CD, labelside up, partway into the slot. The playerwill pull it in and begin playing. To insertwith ignition off, first press eject or DISP.1 (Reverse): Press to go to thestart of the current track if more thaneight seconds have played. Hold orpress more than once to move back-ward through the CD tracks.2 (Fast Forward): Press to go tothe next track. Hold or press more thanonce to forward through the upcoming CD tracks.4RDM (Random): Press to hear tracksin random order. Press again to disablerandom play.

(Seek): Press the left arrow to goto the start of the current track or theprevious track. Press the right arrow togo to the start of the next track. Pressthe arrows for more than two seconds tosearch previous or next tracks. Releaseto stop searching and play the track.DISP (Display): Press to display thecurrent CD track and the elapsed timethe current track has played.BAND: Press to switch to the radiowhen a CD is playing. The CD remainsinside the player.

(Tune/Balance/Fade): Turn toselect radio stations. To set Bass/Treble, push and releaseuntil BAS or TRE appears. Turn toincrease or decrease. To adjust to themiddle position, press and hold until itbeeps.To adjust Balance, push and releaseuntil BAL appears. Turn the knob tomove the sound toward the right or left.To adjust Fade, push until FAD appears.Turn the knob to move the sound towardthe front or rear. To adjust all controls to the middle posi-tion, push/hold the speaker knob whenno tone or speaker control is displayed.ALL CEN appears and the unit beeps.

(Seek): Press and release theleft/right Seek arrow to go to the previ-ous or next station and stay there. To scan, press and hold either arrow formore than two seconds. SCAN appearson the display and a beep sounds. Theradio finds a station, plays a few sec-onds and advances to the next. Presseither arrow or a pushbutton to stopscanning. To scan preset stations, press and holdeither arrow for more than four seconds.PSCAN appears and two beeps sound.Press either arrow or a pushbutton tostop scanning presets.


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(CD): Press to play a CD when theradio is playing.EQ (if equipped): Press to select cus-tomized equalization settings for C&W,Jazz, Talk, Pop, Rock and Classicalmusic. To return to manual mode, press and release the Tone knob untilMANUAL is displayed.

(Eject): Press to eject a CD, withthe ignition off or on, or the radio off.Load CDs with the ignition off by press-ing this button first.MP3-Capable Uplevel Radio (if equipped)Play MP3 files on CD-R CDs of up to700-MB capacity. To play, with the igni-tion on, insert the disc partway into theslot, label side up. The player will pull itin. READING appears on the displayand the disc plays. Smaller, 3-inch (8-cm) single CDs may be used with an adapter ring.3 (Repeat): Press to hear a trackagain. RPT is displayed. Press again todisable repeat play.5 (Previous Folder): Press to go tothe first track in the previous folder.Pressing while in Folder Random modetakes you to the previous folder andplays random tracks there.6 (Next Folder): Press to go to thefirst track in the next folder. Pressingwhile in Folder Random mode takes youto the next folder and plays randomtracks there.

Six-Disc CD Player (if equipped)To load multiple CDs in the six-disc CD player:1. Turn the ignition on. Press and hold

the Load button for two seconds. Theplayer beeps and the light to the rightof the slot will flash. MULTI LOAD #is displayed.

2. When the light stops flashing andturns green, INSERT CD # is displayed. Insert a disc partway, label side up.

3. The indicator light will begin blinkingand turn green. Another disc may beloaded.

4. When loading two to five CDs, pressthe Load button again after loadingthe final CD.

For every CD loaded, a number appearson the radio display. To play a specificdisc, press CD and the number of theCD you want to hear. A small barappears under the CD number that isplaying, and the track number appears.

Note: CDs with any affixed labels mayjam in the CD player. Label a CD usinga permanent marker. If more than oneCD is inserted into the slot at one time,or if scratched or damaged CDs areplayed, the CD player could be dam-aged. When using the CD player, useonly CDs in good condition withoutlabels; load one CD at a time; and keepthe CD player and the loading slot freeof foreign materials, liquids or debris.



CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start (if equipped)

Use the Remote Keyless Entry transmit-ter (key fob) to start the engine fromoutside the vehicle. (See the DriverInformation Center personalization menusection to enable.) Automatic ClimateControl system vehicles will regulate theinside temperature. To remote start the vehicle:1. Press and release the key fob Lock

button. 2. Press and hold the (Remote Start)

button until the turn signal lights flash.If the lights are not visible, hold theRemote Start button for four secondsand release.

The engine runs for 10 minutes. Extendrun time for 10 minutes from present bypressing the Lock and Remote Start but-tons again. Pressing only the RemoteStart button again will turn off the igni-tion. Maximum run time is 20 minutes.After two remote starts have been pro-vided, the Remote Vehicle Start featurewill not operate.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Finding a Category Station (if equipped)Category (CAT) stations are available onXM1 or XM2 bands only. To find a CATstation:1. Press the CAT button to activate

Program Type (PTY) Select mode.2. A category is displayed.3. Rotate the Tune knob. When the

preferred category appears, press theSeek button to go to the first categorystation (pressing Seek for more thantwo seconds will activate CategoryScan).

4. To go to another station, press theCAT button. The previously storedcategory will be displayed.

5. Press the up or down Seek button.6. Press the CAT button to exit Program

Type Select mode.Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)See Audio Systems for full details aboutthe functions of the following buttons:• (Seek)• BAND• 1–6 (Preset Stations)• (OnStar®/Mute): Press to silence

audio, and again to play. In OnStar-equipped vehicles, press to interactwith the OnStar system.

• (VOLUME): Press up/downarrow to increase/decrease volume.



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Headlamp Controls andAutomatic Headlamp System

You will find the exterior lamps knob onthe left side of the instrument panel.

(On/Off): To turn the headlamps offwhen the lights are on, turn the controlto the position. The momentaryswitch design springs back to AUTOwhen released. AUTO: Activates the automatic head-lamp system, illuminating all exteriorlamps and the instrument panel/radiolights when needed.

(Parking Lamps): The parking lampposition illuminates tail/side marker/license plate lamps and instrumentpanel/radio lights.

(Headlamps): The headlamps posi-tion manually activates the headlamps,exterior tail/marker lamps and instru-ment panel/radio lights.

(Fog Lamps): To activate the foglamps, press the center of the rotarycontrol marked . To switch headlamps from low to highbeam, push the multifunction lever awayfrom you. Pull it back and release forlow-beam operation. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

DRL illuminates the low-beam head-lamps at a lower intensity in daylight to make the front of the vehicle morevisible to others. The DRL illuminatesonly the low-beam headlamps, not the taillamps or side marker lamps. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Interior Lamps

The interior lamps control is located next tothe exterior lamps control on the left sideof the instrument panel. It can be set to:

(Off): This position disables the inte-rior lamps entirely, whether or not a dooris open.

(Door): This position turns on theinterior lamps when a door is openedand when the ignition key is removed.

(On): This position turns on the interior lamps continuously.Instrument Panel Brightness: Whenyou push the center of the interior lampsknob, a spring-loaded stem will pop out.Turn it right or left to adjust intensity. Reading Lamps: Press the reading lightlens to turn on/off. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


The cruise control buttons, located onthe steering wheel, include the followingfunctions:

(On/Off): Press this button to turnthe cruise control system on or off.+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Pressthis button toresume a setspeed, or toincrease the setspeed when thesystem is active.– SET (Set):Press this buttonto set a speed, orto decrease theset speed whenthe system isactive. When thecruise control isset, the Cruiselight will illuminateon the instrumentpanel cluster.

(Cancel): Press this button to can-cel the set speed. The set speed willremain in memory. Applying the brakeswill also cancel the set speed.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


Cruise Control

The windshield wipers/washer controlsare located on the multifunction lever onthe left side of the steering wheel.

(Mist): For a single wipe, twist theband on the multifunction stalk down tothis position and release.

(Off): Twist the band to this positionto turn off the wipers.

(Delay): Twist the band up to set thedelay time (the top of the band equals ashorter delay).

(Low): Twist the band up to this position for low-speed wipers.

(High): Twist the band up to thisposition for high-speed wipers.

(Washer): To spray washer fluid,turn the paddle at the top of the multi-function lever forward and release.There will be a slight delay before thewipers are activated. This is normal andallows the washer to clean the entirewindshield.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Deck (Trunk) Lid Pull-Down Handle

A convenient handle is located in the topinside of the deck lid. Use the handle to easily pull down the deck lid whenclosing it.

Vehicle Enhancements

Trunk AccessPress the (Trunk) button on theRemote Keyless Entry transmitter.

To unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle,press and hold the top of the driver’s orfront passenger’s power door lock switch

Universal Home Remote (if equipped)

The Universal Home Remote is a com-bined universal transmitter and receiverthat can activate up to three devices,such as garage door openers, entrydoor locks, gates and security systems.It’s recommended that you read theinstructions in your Owner Manual com-pletely before attempting to program anyof the three channels on the UniversalHome Remote. The engine should beturned off when programming theremote.


Note: Do not use the Universal HomeRemote with any garage door openerthat does not have the “stop andreverse” feature or any opener manu-factured before April 1, 1982.

for approximately two seconds. The vehi-cle must be in Park to unlock the trunk.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Seat Trunk Pass-Through (if equipped)To fold down one/both sides of the rearseatback to gain trunk access or haullonger cargo, pull forward on the seat-back tab on the outboard of the rearseat cushion and fold the seatbackdown.




CupholdersOn five-passenger models, the centerconsole has a cupholder in its front sec-tion. A two-position arm adjusts to holdthe cup securely.

On six-passenger models, a cupholderis located inside the armrest/center stor-age console. Turn the bottom of thearmrest/console outward to access thecupholder. The rear seat armrest also has acupholder.


OnStar® and Owner Manual Shelf

The OnStar system and Owner Manualshelf are located at the top of the glove box.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Deck (Trunk) Lid Tie-Down

Use the deck lid tie-down to secure thedeck lid when carrying oversize cargothat prevents the deck lid from closingcompletely. Observe all applicable safetyprecautions.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Load Floor (Spare Tire Cover)

For convenient access to the spare tire,lift and attach the load floor (tire cover)handle to the front of the deck lid weatherstrip.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Sun VisorsSwing down the visors and slide themalong the rod to cover different areas ofthe front window, or move them to coverthe side windows.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.


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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Opening the Vehicle Hood

Pull the hood release handle locatedunder the driver’s side of the instrumentpanel. Under the leading edge of the hooditself, push the secondary hood releasehandle up and to the right. Lift the hood.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

The filter is located in the engine com-partment below the air inlet grille, nearthe passenger-side wiper arm. It trapsmost of the pollen from the air thatenters the air conditioning module. See your Owner Manual for ScheduledMaintenance and replacement instructions.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Accessory Power Outlets

Your vehicle is equipped with 12-voltpower outlets. One is located on thecenter console below the climate con-trols. The second outlet is located insidethe center storage console. On 6-pas-senger models, the second outlet islocated in the flip/fold console. Use themto power cellular phones, CB radios, etc.See your Owner Manual for full safetyand warranty cautions.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Hanging GarmentsUse the rear assist handle or coat hook to secure clothing on hangers fortransport.



Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(if equipped)

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)detects objects up to 5 feet (1.5 m)behind the vehicle when the shift lever is in the Reverse position and vehiclespeed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).Three color-coded lights inside the vehicle, above the rear window, providedistance and system information to thedriver. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Antilock Brake System

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helpsprevent a braking skid. The ABS warn-ing light illuminates briefly when theengine is started. Momentary motor orclicking noises and slight brake pedalmovement are normal as the systemchecks itself when reaching speeds ofapproximately 3 to 5 mph.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheelspin. TCS activates when itsenses one or both front wheels spin-ning or losing traction. Then the systemreduces engine power and may upshiftthe transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is nor-mal to hear or feel the system working.TCS is always enabled unless you dis-able it manually to rock the vehicle freefrom sand, mud or snow. To disable TCS, press the TCS buttonon the instrument panel. The TCS warn-ing light will come on. Press the buttonagain to turn TCS on.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

StabiliTrak® – Stability ControlSystem (if equipped)

StabiliTrak is a computer-controlled sys-tem that detects and corrects differencesbetween the path you have chosen andthe vehicle’s actual direction by applyingbrake pressure individually at the appro-priate wheel. When the system acti-vates, STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVEdisplays on the DIC.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.


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Acoustic Laminate Glass

Special windshield and front door win-dow glass composition reduces windand road noise. If replacement is neces-sary, see your dealer or specify acousticlaminate glass from the supplier. Failureto do so can result in added wind andoutside noise in the cabin.

Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock

If the battery fails and it is necessary to move the vehicle, the AutomaticTransaxle Shift Lock can be disabled toallow the transaxle to be shifted out ofPark. Turn the ignition key to ACC posi-tion, and shift the transaxle into Neutral.With the car in Neutral, the vehicle canbe pushed out of a confined area.See Sections 2 and 5 of your Owner Manual.



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Roadside Assistance

My GMLink

1-800-252-1112TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new Buick vehi-cle, you are automatically enrolled in theBuick Roadside Assistance program.This value-added service is intended toprovide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road. Buick’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of techni-cally trained advisors who are available24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Theadvisors can provide minor repair infor-mation or make arrangements to towyour vehicle to the nearest Buick dealer.Buick will provide the following servicesfor 4 years/50,000 miles, at no expenseto you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification

required)• Tow to nearest dealership for

warranty service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failuresare covered under Buick’s comprehen-sive warranty. However, when otherservices are utilized, our advisors willexplain any payment obligations youmight incur.

The Buick Owner Center at My GMLinkis a complimentary service for Buickowners, a one-stop resource to enhanceyour Buick ownership experience.Exclusive member benefits includeonline service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual,special privileges and more. Sign uptoday at www.mygmlink.com.

For prompt and efficient assistancewhen calling, please provide the follow-ing information to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate numberBuick reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Buick’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or typeof occurrence. Roadside Assistance and OnStar (if equipped)If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, whenyou press the blue OnStar button, thevehicle will send your current GPS locationto an OnStar Advisor who will speak toyou, assess your problem, contactRoadside Assistance and relay your exactlocation so you will get the help you need.

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OWNER INFORMATION

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at thetime of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2006 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.


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