2005 BUICK LACROSSE brake

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unlocking the Doors with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Headlamp Controls and Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dual Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windshield Wipers/Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10HomeLink®Wireless Control System . . . . . . . .13
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .16
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . .16
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick LaCrosse. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the featuresdescribed in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

A.Air Outlets
B.Interior Lamps Control
C.Exterior Lamps Control
D.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
E.Audio Steering Wheel Controls
F.Instrument Panel Cluster
G.DIC ButtonsH.Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator
I.Audio System Controls
J.Hood Release
K.Parking Brake
L.Cruise ControlsM.Horn
N.Steering Wheel Climate Controls
O.Climate Controls
P.Shift Lever
Q.Accessory Power Outlet
R.Glove Box
Getting to Know YourLaCrosse2
Instrument Panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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C
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
W
V
D
NM
P
Y
O
A
Q
R
T
U
X
S
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Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicle’s instrument
panel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these key
gauges and lights/lamps.
A.Trunk Ajar
B.Door Ajar
C.Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
D.Cruise Engaged
E.TachometerF.Security
G.Seat Belt – Driver
H.Driver Air Bag
I.Service Vehicle Soon
J.Speedometer
K.Headlamp Suggested
L.Fuel Gauge
M.Washer Fluid Level
N.Battery
O.Temperature Gauge
P.KilometersperHour(KMH)Q.Miles per Hour (MPH)
R.High Beam
S.Reduced Engine Power
T.Service Traction Control
U.Check Gas Cap
V.Oil Level/ChangeOilSoon
W.Service Engine Soon
X.Oil Pressure
Y.Brake
IMPORTANT:
Theinstrument
panel cluster is designed tolet you know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is
important to read your OwnerManual and become familiarwith the information beingrelayed to you by the lights,gauges, DIC messages andindicators, as well as whataction can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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Opening the Vehicle Hood
Pull the hood release handle located
under the driver’s side of the instrumentpanel.
Under the leading edge of the hood
itself, push the secondary hood releasehandle up and to the right. Lift the hood.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Air Bag
Status Indicator
Your vehicle’s passengersensing air
bag system has a status indicator located in the instrument panel center stack.
With the key in Run or Start, the indica
tor blinks on/off for several seconds as asystem check. Following, the light will
stay on or off to indicate passengersideair bag status. If it shows that the airbag is on, it means that the air bag isenabled (could inflate). If it shows that
the air bag is off, the passenger air bagis disabled. If all lights remain on or off
after several seconds, see your dealership for service.
IMPORTANT: See your
Owner Manual for full safety informationand cautions.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter is located in the engine com
partment below the air inlet grille, nearthe passengerside 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.
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 colorcoded lights inside the vehicle, above the rear window, provide
distance and system information to the
driver. See your Owner Manual for fulloperation details.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Antilock Brake System
(if equipped)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps
to prevent a braking skid. The ABSwarning light illuminates briefly when theengine is started. Momentary motor orclicking noises and slight brake pedalmovement is normal as the systemchecks itself at startup.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

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Traction Control System (TCS)
(if equipped)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheelspin. TCS activates when it
senses one or both front wheels spin
ning or losing traction. Then the systemreduces engine power and may upshift
the transaxle to limit wheelspin. It is normal to hear or feel the system working.
TCS is always enabled unless you disable it manually to rock the vehicle free
from sand, mud or snow.
To disable TCS, press the TCS button
on the instrument panel. The TCS warning light will come on. Press the button
again to turn on TCS.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
StabiliTrak®System
(if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a computercontrolled sys
tem that detects and corrects differencesbetween the path you have chosen and
the vehicle’s actual direction by applying
brake pressure individually at the appro
priate wheel. When the system acti
vates, “STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVE”displays on the DIC.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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
acoustic
laminateglass from the supplier. Failure
to do so can result in added wind andoutside noise in the cabin.
Vehicle Symbols Glossary
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyindicate vehicle features and alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.
Air Bag Readiness LightAir Conditioning (A/C)Air RecirculationAntilock Brake System
Warning Light
Brake System Warning LightCruise Control On/Off
DIC FuelDIC GaugesDIC Option DIC Set/Reset Fog LampsHeadlamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
Off/OnOnParking LampsRear Window Defogger
Remote Vehicle StartSafety Belt Reminder LightSecurity Light
Traction Control Off Light