2007 BUICK LACROSSE door lock

DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SAFETY& SECURITY
Unlocking the Doors with the Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .7
COMFORT
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dual Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CONVENIENCE
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Headlamp Controls and
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Daytime Running Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windshield Wipers/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Universal Home Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Antilock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control System . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Acoustic Laminate Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OWNER INFORMATION
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. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your vehicle’s instrument
panel is equipped with thiscluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel
cluster includes these keygauges and lights/lamps.
A.Trunk Ajar
B.Door Ajar
C.Tire Pressure Monitor
D.Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
E.Cruise Engaged
F.TachometerG.Security
H.Seat Belt – Driver
I.Driver Air Bag
J.Service Vehicle Soon
K.Speedometer
L.Headlamp Suggested
M.Fuel Gauge
N.Washer Fluid Level
O.Battery
P.Temperature Gauge
Q.KilometersperHour
(km/h)R.Miles per Hour (mph)
S.High Beam
T.Reduced Engine Power
U.Service Traction Control
V.Check Gas Cap
W.Oil Level/ChangeOil
Soon
X.Service Engine Soon
Y.Oil Pressure
Z.Brake
Note:
The instrument panel
cluster is designed to letyou know about manyimportant aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is
important to read yourOwner Manual and becomefamiliar with the informationbeing relayed to you by thelights, gauges, DIC mes
sages and indicators,aswell as what action can
be taken to ensure safetyand to prevent damage.
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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 English
or Metric units.
(Set/Reset)(if equipped): Press to
set/reset certain functions and to turn
off/acknowledge DIC messages.
(Gauges)(if equipped): Press to dis
play battery and oil life. To reset the OilLife System after an oil change, press
and hold the button while OIL LIFE
is displayed until it shows 100%.
(Fuel)(if equipped): Press to display
fuel 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 hazard
warning flashers on or off.
Personalizing the DIC (if equipped)
Uplevel DICs can memorize selected
personalized 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
PERSONALPROGRAM 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 the
setting of each feature.
Your ignition key identifies you to the
vehicle.Two keys can be programmed
for certain features that correspond to
each 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 until
YES is displayed.
3. Press the button.Personalization Features include:
Delayed Locking— Delays locking
of 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 transmitter
is 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 until
ON or OFF appears.
3.Press the button to select it.
The ignition key must be removed for
the feature to work after programming.
Key Fob Feedback— Choose from Off
(no feedback), Lights (exterior lightsflash) or Lights and Horn when you
press the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (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 until
the desired setting is displayed.
3.Press the button to save the
setting.
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Unlocking the Doors with the Key
Your vehicle’s passenger doors can be
unlocked 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 seconds
to unlock all doors.
•Turn and hold the key toward the rear
of the vehicle to lock all doors.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Automatic Door Locks
Auto Door Lock
The automatic door locks will lock the
vehicle’s doors when all doors areclosed and the vehicle is shifted intoDrive.
Auto Door Unlock
Automatic door unlocking options
include off, unlocking the driver’s door
or unlocking all 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 — KeyOut andPark — will be displayed. Select one ofthese choices to determine when the
vehicle’s door(s) will automaticallyunlock.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Exterior Light Delay— Sets the time
for exterior lights to remain on after thekey is removed from the ignition or thevehicle is unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter. To program:
1. From the Personal Program menu,
press the (Option) button until
EXTLIGHT DELAY is displayed.
2. Press the (Set/Reset) button to
scroll through OFF or 15/30/60/90second delays.
3. Press the button to store a setting.
You can also use the (Option) and
(Set/Reset) buttons to personalize
each of the following:
• Return settings to factory default/
reset all keys
• Interior lights on when key is
removed from the ignition
• Content theftdeterrent system on/off
Exiting Programming Mode:The DIC
exits programming mode when:
• The vehicle is shifted out of Park.
• The vehicle is no longer in Run.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Deck (Trunk) Lid PullDown Handle
A convenient handle is located in the top
inside of the deck lid. Use the handle to easily pull down the deck lid whenclosing it.
Vehicle Enhancements
Trunk Access
Press the (Trunk) button on the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
To unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle,
press and hold the top of the driver’s or
front 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 the
instructions in your Owner Manual completely before attempting to program anyof the three channels on the UniversalHome Remote. The engine should be
turned off when programming the
remote.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Do not use the Universal Home
Remote with any garage door openerthat does not have the “stop and
reverse” 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 PassThrough
(if equipped)
To fold down one/both sides of the rear
seatback to gain trunk access or haul
longer cargo, pull forward on the seatback tab on the outboard of the rearseat cushion and fold the seatbackdown.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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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 toallow the transaxle to be shifted out of
Park. Turn the ignition key to ACC position, 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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