2007 BUICK LACROSSE seats

A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a
rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because
the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the
airbag deploys.
{CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if the right
front passenger’s airbag inates. This is
because the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to the
inating airbag.
Even though the passenger sensing
system is designed to turn off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag if the
system detects a rear-facing child restraint,
no system is fail-safe, and no one can
guarantee that an airbag will not deploy
under some unusual circumstance, even
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though it is turned off. We recommend
that rear-facing child restraints be secured
in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
If you need to secure a forward-facing
child restraint in the right front seat,
always move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go. It is better to secure
the child restraint in a rear seat.
If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint
in the right front seat position, move the seat as far
back as it will go before securing the forward-facing
child restraint. SeePower Seats on page 9.
If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 51.
There is no top tether anchor at the right front
seating position. Do not secure a child restraint
in this position if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored or if the
instructions that come with the child restraint
say that the top tether must be anchored.
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SeeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) on page 51if your child restraint has
a top tether.
You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure
the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow
the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as
the instructions say.
1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s
frontal airbag. SeePassenger Sensing System
on page 75. We recommend that rear-facing
child restraints be secured in a rear seat, even
if the airbag is off. If your child restraint is
forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it
will go before securing the child restraint in this
seat. SeePower Seats on page 9.
When the passenger sensing system has
turned off the right front passenger’s frontal
airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag
status indicator should light and stay lit when
you turn the ignition to RUN or START. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 183.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and
shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt
through or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show you how.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button
is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle
the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to the front
or sides of the vehicle that could keep the
airbags from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your
vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front
end or side sheet metal, they may keep the
airbag system from working properly. Also, the
airbag system may not work properly if you
relocate any of the airbag sensors. If you have
any questions about this, you should contact
Customer Assistance before you modify your
vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for
Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the
Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. SeeCustomer Satisfaction
Procedure on page 478.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and
diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument
panel, ceiling headliner, ceiling and pillar
garnish trim, roof-mounted airbag modules,
or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the
airbag system. If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone numbers
and addresses for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 478.
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
Your vehicle’s automatic
transaxle may have a
shift lever on the
steering column or on
the console between
the seats.
There is also a display
located on the
instrument panel cluster
that indicates the
vehicle’s gear position.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 118.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 327.
The positions for the shift lever are:
PARK (P): This position locks the vehicle’s front
wheels. It is the best position to use when the
engine is started because the vehicle cannot
move easily.
Console Shift Lever
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A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It
can increase engine idle speed to generate more
power, whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels,
without being noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action, this action may
be noticeable to the driver. If so, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) message might display
Battery Saver Active. If this message is displayed,
it is recommended that the driver reduce the
electrical loads as much as possible. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 208.Battery Run-Down Protection
This helps prevent the vehicle’s battery from
draining in case the interior courtesy lamps,
reading lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp, glove
box lamps, or sun visor vanity lamps, if equipped,
are accidently left on. If any of these lamps
are left on while the ignition is off, they will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The lamps
will not come back on again until one of the
following occurs:
The ignition is turned on.
The interior lamps control is turned off, then to
door or on.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
Your vehicle may be equipped with Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA). URPA is designed to help
you park while in REVERSE (R) and operates only
at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). URPA can help
you avoid colliding with objects such as parked
vehicles. The system can detect objects 5 feet
(1.5 m) behind your vehicle and tell you how close
those objects are to your rear bumper.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):Press the AUTO button for
automatic control of the inside temperature, the air
delivery mode, and the fan speed. There might
be a delay of two to three minutes before the fan
comes on when the automatic operation is
used in cold weather. For the automatic system to
function, the temperature must be set between
61°F (15°C) and 89°F (32°C).
1. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting.
2. Press the PASS button or the up or down
arrows on the passenger side to turn the
passenger temperature set on and off. When
turned on, the passenger temperature will
be the same as the driver setting. Press the
up or down arrow on passenger side to adjust
the passenger temperature setting.
When the passenger’s temperature set is off,
the passenger display will be off and the
driver’s set temperature will be for the driver
and passenger.In cold weather, the system will start at
reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air
into the vehicle until warmer air is available.
The system will start out blowing air at the oor
but may change modes automatically as the
vehicle warms up to maintain the chosen
temperature setting. The length of time needed
for warm up will depend on the outside
temperature and the length of time that has
elapsed since the vehicle was last driven.
3. Wait for the system to regulate. This may take
from 10 to 30 minutes. Then, adjust the
temperature, if necessary.
Do not cover the solar sensor located in the
center of the instrument panel, near the
windshield. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.
4. Press OFF to turn the climate control system
off. Only the rear defog and heated seats will
function. Press AUTO or any other button
except the heated seats or rear defog to turn
the climate control system back on.
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9y(Fan):Press this button to increase the fan
speed. Pressing the arrows cancels the automatic
operation and places the system in manual or
semi-automatic mode. Press the AUTO button to
return to automatic operation. If the airow
seems low when the fan is at the highest setting,
the passenger compartment air lter may need
to be replaced. For more information see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 178
andScheduled Maintenance on page 462.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor, with some air directed to the side window
outlets and a small amount to the windshield.
)(Bi-Level):This setting directs airow to the
instrument panel and oor outlets. A small amount
of air is also directed to the windshield and the
side window outlets.
Y(Vent):This mode directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.
h(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
recirculation mode on or off. This mode keeps
outside air from coming into the vehicle. It can be
used to help reduce the outside air and odors
that enter your vehicle or help cool the air inside
the vehicle quicker.
Recirculation is not available while in the oor,
defrost, or oor/defog modes. Using recirculation
for long periods of time may cause the air
inside your vehicle to become too dry.
Recirculation mode has a ve minute timer after
which the system allows for some fresh outside air
into the vehicle to maintain interior air quality.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning compressor on and off.
The indicator light on the button will come on
when the air conditioning is on. The indicator light
will change with each button press even when
conditions prevent operation.
((Heated Seats):Press this button to turn the
driver or passenger heated seats on and off. See
Heated Seats on page 10for additional information.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog or frost from the rear window. The
rear window defogger will only work when
the engine is running.
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press this button
to turn the rear window defogger on and off.
Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear
window as possible.
The rear window defogger will turn off about
20 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned
on again, the defogger will only run for about
20 minutes before turning off. The defogger can
also be turned off by pressing the button again or
by turning off the engine.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear window. Do not
adhere anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions may damage
the rear defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the thumbwheels located between the center
outlets to open and close the outlets. Move the
lever in the center of each air outlet to adjust the
direction of the airow.
Operation Tips
Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the
air inlets at the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into the vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors
may adversely affect the performance of
the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of
objects to help circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
This vehicle has a passenger compartment air
lter. If the airow seems low when the fan is
at the highest setting it may need to be
replaced. For more information, see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on
page 178.
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