2007 BUICK LACROSSE traction control

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specied
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has P225/55R17 size tires,
do not use tire chains, there is not
enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can cause
damage to the brakes, suspension or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by
the tire chains could cause you to lose
control of your vehicle and you or others
may be injured in a crash.
Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends
it for use on your vehicle and tire size
combination and road conditions.
Follow that manufacturer’s instructions.
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To help avoid damage to your vehicle,
drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle,
and do not spin your wheels.
If you do nd traction devices that will t,
install them on the front tires.
Notice:If your vehicle has a tire size other
than P225/55R17 size tires, use tire chains only
where legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper
size for your tires. Install them on the front tires
and tighten them as tightly as possible with the
ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow
the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you
can hear the chains contacting your vehicle,
stop and retighten them. If the contact
continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too
fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will
damage your vehicle.
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Light (cont.)
Door Ajar................................................. 197
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 188
Headlamps Suggested............................. 196
Highbeam On.......................................... 196
Low Coolant Warning............................... 189
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 198
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 197
Malfunction Indicator................................ 190
Oil Pressure............................................. 194
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 183
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 182
Reduced Engine Power............................ 196
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 181
Security................................................... 195
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 197
TCS Warning Light.................................. 187
Tire Pressure........................................... 190
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 187
Trunk Ajar................................................ 197
Lighting
Delayed Entry.......................................... 162
Delayed Exit............................................ 162
Entry........................................................ 161
Perimeter................................................. 163
Theater Dimming..................................... 162
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 319Lockout Protection......................................... 99
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................. 98
Delayed Locking........................................ 97
Door.......................................................... 96
Lockout Protection..................................... 99
Power Door............................................... 97
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 98
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 98
Loss of Control........................................... 302
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 189
Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 198
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 197
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 10
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 464
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 467
At Least Once a Month............................ 467
At Least Once a Year .............................. 468
Introduction.............................................. 458
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 465
Maintenance Record................................ 473
Maintenance Requirements...................... 458
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 326
Towing a Trailer....................................... 327
Your Vehicle............................................. 325
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 294
Control System Warning Light.................. 187
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)............. 295
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 296
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 360
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 114
Trunk.......................................................... 100
Trunk Ajar Light........................................... 197
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 152
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 152
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 164
Understanding Radio Reception................... 281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 421
Universal Home Remote System................. 130
Operation........................................131, 137
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 290
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 319
Service Soon Light................................... 197
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 489
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 448
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 448
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 229
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 177
Visors.......................................................... 104
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