Getting to Know YourLaCrosse16
Opening the Vehicle Hood
Pull the hood release handle located
under the driver’s side of the instrument
panel.
Under the leading edge of the hood
itself, push the secondary hood release
handle up and to the right. Lift the hood.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Accessory Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 volt
outlets. One is located on the center
console below the climate controls.
The second outlet is located inside the
center storage console. On 6 passenger
models, the second outlet is located in
the flip/fold console. Use them to power
cellular phones, CB radio, etc. See your
Owner Manual for full safety and war
ranty cautions.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Door Locks
Auto Door Lock
The automatic door locks will automati
cally lock the vehicle’sdoors when all
doors are closed and the vehicle is shift
ed into Drive. This feature can be turned
off or on by pressing the (Option) but
ton on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) until “Auto Door Lock” appears on
the display. Press the (Set/Reset)
button to scroll between Offand On.
Press the button to select your choice.
Hanging Garments
Use the rear assist handle or coat
hook to secure clothing on hangers for
transport.
Auto Door Unlock
If the Auto Door Lock feature is turned
on, you may also select the Auto Door
Unlock feature. Automatic door unlock
ing may be turned off, used only for the
driver’s door or for all of the doors.
Press the button on the DIC until “Auto
Door Unlock” is displayed; and then
press the button to scroll through
Off, Driver and All. If Driver or All is
selected, two additional choices —
“Key Out” and “Park” — will be dis
played. Select one of these choices to
determine when the vehicle’s door(s)
will automatically unlock.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Getting to Know YourLaCrosse18
Vehicle Symbols Glossary
Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is important
to become familiar with them, as they
indicate vehicle features and alert you
to various vehicle operating conditions.
Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Air Recirculation
Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light
Cruise Control On/Off
DIC Fuel
DIC Gauges
DIC Option
DIC Set/Reset
Fog Lamps
Headlamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
Off
Off/On
On
Parking Lamps
Rear Window Defogger
Remote Vehicle Start
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Security Light
Traction Control Off Light
StabiliTrak®–Stability Control
System (if equipped)
StabiliTrak is a computer controlled sys
tem that detects and corrects differences
between 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 wind
and 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 and
outside noise in the cabin.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock
If the battery fails and it is necessary
to move the vehicle, the Automatic
Transaxle Shift Lock can be disabled to
allow the transaxle to be shifted out of
Park. Turn the ignition key to ACC posi
tion, and shift the transaxle into Neutral.With the car in Neutral, the vehicle can
be pushed out of a confined area.
See Sections 2 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
