2007 BUICK LACROSSE hood release

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 177.
B. Interior Lamps Control. SeeInterior Lamps on
page 161.
C. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 158. Fog Lamp Control. SeeFog
Lamps on page 160.
D. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 152.
E. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control on
page 154.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 180.
G. DIC Buttons (If Equipped) and Hazard Warning
Flasher Button. SeeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 200andHazard Warning
Flashers on page 150.
H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 183.
I. Audio System Controls. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 238.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 349.
K. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 117.
L. Tilt Lever (If Equipped). SeeTilt Wheel on
page 151. Telescoping Column Lever
(If Equipped). SeeTilt Wheel on page 151.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 280.
O. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 118.
P. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 167.
Q. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 168orDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 172.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 141.
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This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOOD AJAR
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when the hood is not closed
properly. Make sure that the hood is closed
completely. SeeHood Release on page 349.
This message displays while the ignition is in RUN.
Press any of the DIC buttons to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
HOT TRANS FLUID
This message displays when the transaxle uid in
your vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and
allow it to idle until it cools down. If the warning
message continues to display, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
This message displays and a chime sounds only
while the ignition is in RUN. Press any of the
DIC buttons to acknowledge this message and to
clear it from the screen.
This message continues to display for two seconds
if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is
turned off. It also re-displays for two seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
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Service........................................................ 340
Accessories and Modications................... 341
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 341
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 342
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...................................... 343
Fuel............................................................. 343
Gasoline Octane........................................ 343
Gasoline Specications.............................. 344
California Fuel........................................... 344
Additives................................................... 344
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 345
Filling the Tank......................................... 346
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 348
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 348
Hood Release........................................... 349
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 350
Engine Oil................................................. 353
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 356
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 358
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 360Engine Coolant.......................................... 363
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 367
Engine Overheating................................... 367
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 370
Cooling System......................................... 370
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 378
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 380
Brakes...................................................... 381
Battery...................................................... 384
Jump Starting............................................ 385
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 391
Bulb Replacement....................................... 394
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 394
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps........... 395
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps....... 397
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps.............. 398
License Plate Lamp................................... 400
Replacement Bulbs................................... 400
Windshield Replacement............................ 401
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the interior hood
release handle with
this symbol on it.
It is located to the
left of the steering
column below the
instrument panel.
2. Push the secondary hood release lever,
located under the center of the hood
above the grille, up and to the right to
disengage it.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, make sure all the ller
caps are properly secured. Pull the hood down
and close it rmly.
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Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle’s
low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps
will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps
are aimed properly.
The vertical headlamp aiming screws are located
under the hood near the headlamps.
The adjustment screw can be turned with a
6 mm male hex.To adjust the vertical aim on the headlamps,
do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 349for more information.
2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of the
low-beam headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to
the aim dot on the low-beam headlamp.
Record the distance.
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Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Low-Beam Headlamp
C. High-Beam Headlamp
Low-Beam Headlamp and
Sidemarker Bulbs
To replace a low-beam headlamp or sidemarker
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 349for more information.
2. Remove the fastener from the front fascia.
The fastener is located inboard of the
headlamp assembly, near the high-beam
headlamp.
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High-Beam Headlamp Bulbs
To replace the high-beam headlamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 349for more information.
2. Locate the high-beam headlamp bulb socket.
3. Remove the access cover from behind the
bulb being replaced.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it from the headlamp assembly.
5. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
6. Replace with a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal/parking lamp bulb in
the front fascia, do the following:
1. Locate the front turn signal/parking bulb
socket by reaching behind the front bumper.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it out of the assembly.
3. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
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Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with
genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or
cracking. Replace wiper blades that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or miss areas of
the windshield.(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the
body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, spring
anchor, release pawl, rear compartment, glove
box door, and console door. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.
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