2007 BUICK LACROSSE ABS

Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore
starting down a long hill or steep downgrade. If the
vehicle is not shifted down, the brakes might
have to be used so much that they would get hot
and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce the
vehicle’s speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to
reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle
overheating.
If towing a trailer, you may want to drive in
THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D). Shift to a lower
gear as needed.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured, and
both your vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
But if the rig ever has to be parked on a hill, here
is how to do it:
1. Apply the regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the
trailer’s wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release
the regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply the
parking brake, and shift to PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
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How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/lter, remove the lter
from the vehicle and lightly shake the lter to
release loose dust and dirt. If the lter remains
caked with dirt, a new lter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/lter
do the following:
1. Lift the lter cover tabs on top of the engine
air cleaner/lter housing.
2. Push the lter cover housing toward the
engine.
3. Pull out the lter.
4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/lter.
SeeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 471.
5. To reinstall the cover, position the tabs
through the slots on the housing. A notch
on the sides of the lter cover will indicate
the correct engagement.
6. Push the cover tabs on top of the housing
to lock the cover in place.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/lter off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner not only
cleans the air; it helps to stop ames if
the engine backres. If it is not there
and the engine backres, you could be
burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
careful working on the engine with the
air cleaner/lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/lter is off, a backre
can cause a damaging engine re. And, dirt
can easily get into your engine, which will
damage it. Always have the air cleaner/lter in
place when you are driving.
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Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
attachment frequently to remove dust and loose
dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in
the nozzle may only be used on oor carpet and
carpeted oor mats. For soils, always try to remove
them rst with plain water or club soda. Before
cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil
as possible using one of the following techniques:
For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil
with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb
into the paper towel until no more can
be removed.
For solid dry soils: remove as much as
possible and then vacuum.
To clean, use the following instructions:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with
water or club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and
gently rub toward the center. Continue
cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth
each time it becomes soiled.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until
the cleaning cloth remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a
mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning
process that was used with plain water.
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric
cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be
used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness
rst. If the locally cleaned area gives any
impression that a ring formation may result, clean
the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been completed,
a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture
from the fabric or carpet.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 341
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 167
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 344
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 449
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 358
Air Conditioning..................................168, 172
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 183
Readiness Light....................................... 182
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 489
Airbag System............................................... 66
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 73
Passenger Sensing System....................... 75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 73
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 74
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 71
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 68Antenna, Backglass..................................... 283
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System....................................... 284
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 291
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 187
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 444
Care of Safety Belts................................ 442
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 446
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 443
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 438
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 440
Finish Care.............................................. 443
Finish Damage......................................... 446
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 441
Leather.................................................... 441
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 445
Tires........................................................ 445
Underbody Maintenance........................... 446
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 447
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 442
Weatherstrips........................................... 442
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 444
Ashtray(s).................................................... 168
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Audio System(s).......................................... 238
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 280
Backglass Antenna................................... 283
Care of Your CD Player........................... 282
Care of Your CDs.................................... 282
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 284
Radio with CD........................240, 245, 252
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 260
Setting the Time...................................... 239
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 280
Understanding Radio Reception............... 281
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 284
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 98
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 360
Operation................................................. 114
B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 283
Battery........................................................ 384
Electric Power Management..................... 163
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 160
Run-Down Protection............................... 164
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 310Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 291
Emergencies............................................ 293
Parking.................................................... 117
System Warning Light.............................. 186
Brakes........................................................ 381
Braking....................................................... 290
Braking in Emergencies............................... 293
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 109
Bulb Replacement....................................... 394
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps...... 397
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 394
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 391
License Plate Lamps................................ 400
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 400
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 398
Buying New Tires........................................ 418
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