2008 BUICK LACROSSE service reset

Antilock Brake System
Warning Light
For vehicles with
the Antilock Brake
System (ABS), this light
comes on briey when the
engine is started.
That is normal. If the light does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light
comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as it is
safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start
the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light
still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake
system warning light is not on, your vehicle still has
brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake
system warning light is also on, your vehicle does not
have antilock brakes and there is a problem with
the regular brakes. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-37.For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58for all
brake related DIC messages.Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
Your vehicle has a Traction
Control System (TCS)
warning light.
If this warning light comes on and stays on, there may
be a problem with the TCS and, if your vehicle has
this feature, the StabiliTrak
®system.
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The TCS warning light will come on briey when the
engine is started. If it does not come on then, have
it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is
a problem. This light will also come on when the traction
control button is pressed disabling the system.
If the TCS warning light stays on or comes on while you
are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and
stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning
the ignition off then back on. If the light still stays on or
comes back on again while you are driving, your
vehicle needs service. Have the traction control system
and, if your vehicle has this feature, the StabiliTrak
®
system inspected as soon as possible. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-6andStabiliTrak®
System on page 4-8for more information.
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light
For vehicles with the
Enhanced Traction
System (ETS), this light
may come on for the
following reasons:
If the traction control button located on the center
console is pressed, turning the system off. This
light will come on and stay on. To turn the system
back on, press the button again and the warning
light should turn off. SeeEnhanced Traction
System (ETS) on page 4-7.
If the system is affected by an engine-related
problem, the system will turn off and the warning
light will come on.
If the light comes on and stays on for an extended
period of time when the system is turned on, the vehicle
needs service.
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Oil Pressure Light
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches re. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may
damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for changing engine oil.
This light will come on
briey when you start your
engine as a check to be
sure it works. If it does not,
have your vehicle
serviced.
If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not
owing through your engine properly. You could be low
on oil and you might have some other system problem.
Change Engine Oil Light
If this light comes on, it
means that service is
required for your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4andEngine
Oil on page 5-18for more information.
After having the oil changed you will need to reset the
light. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18for more information.
If this light is blinking, a chime will sound indicating
low engine oil.
Security Light
For information regarding
this light and the vehicle’s
security system, see
Content Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-20.
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Oil Life
Press the gages button until OIL LIFE displays. This
mode shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful
life. If you see OIL LIFE 99% on the display, that means
99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life
system will alert you to change your oil on a schedule
consistent with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE OIL
SOON message will appear on the display. You should
change your oil as soon as possible. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-18. In addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for
more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after
each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be
careful not to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been changed. It
cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-21. The display will show 100%
when the system is reset.
Tire Pressure
Press the gages button until FRONT TIRE PRESSURE
displays. This mode shows the pressure for the front
tires. To view the pressure for the rear tires, press the
gages button again until REAR TIRE PRESSURE
displays. The tire pressure will be shown in either
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system
while driving, a message advising you to check the
pressure in a specic tire will appear in the display. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-70andDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-58for more
information.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes or blanks
instead of a value, there may be a problem with your
vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your
dealer/retailer for service.
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BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects that
the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable
level. The battery saver system starts reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice.
At the point that the features are disabled, this message
is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to
save the charge in the battery.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories to allow the battery
to recharge.
The normal battery voltage range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
If your vehicle has an uplevel DIC, you can monitor
the battery voltage by pressing the gages button until
BATTERY displays.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when service is required for the
vehicle. See your dealer/retailer. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-18andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for
more information.
The CHANGE OIL SOON message is reset by
acknowledging the message. The OIL LIFE screen
under the gages menu on the DIC must also be reset.
See “Oil Life” underDIC Operation and Displays on
page 3-50andEngine Oil Life System on page 5-21.This message displays while the ignition is in ON/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.
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE
This message displays when there is a problem with the
generator and battery charging systems. Driving with
this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all
unnecessary accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical
system checked by your dealer/retailer immediately.
This message displays and a chime sounds while the
ignition is in ON/RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons
to acknowledge this message and to clear it from
the screen.
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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.
SERVICE PARK LAMPS
This message displays when there is a problem with the
park lamps. Check to see if the park lamp fuse is
blown and replace the fuse if necessary. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-109andInstrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 5-110for more information. If
changing the fuse does not correct the problem, see
your dealer/retailer.
This message only displays while the ignition is in
ON/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.
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message displays if
there has been a problem detected with StabiliTrak®.
A warning light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 3-38. SeeStabiliTrak
®System
on page 4-8for more information.
If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off
the road as soon as possible and stop carefully.
Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off and
then back on. If this message still stays on or turns back
on again while you are driving, your vehicle needs
service. Have the StabiliTrak
®System inspected by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
This message displays only while the ignition is in
ON/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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To scan preset stations, press and hold either arrow for
more than four seconds. PSCAN or PSC displays
and the radio beeps twice. The radio goes to a preset
station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the
next preset station. Press either arrow again or one of
the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.
The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
SCAN:Press until SC displays. The radio goes to a
station, plays for a few seconds, and then goes to
the next station. Press again to stop scanning stations.
The radio scans stations only with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
INFO (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service
Only):Your vehicle’s radio may have an INFO button.
If the current station on the radio has a message,
the information symbol displays. Press to see the
message. If the entire message is not displayed, parts
of the message appears every three seconds. To
manually scroll through the message, press and release
the INFO button.
When a message is not available from a station, NO
INFO displays.Setting Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1™
and six XM2™ (if equipped)) can be programmed on
the six numbered pushbuttons.
To program either radio:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1™ or
XM2™ (if equipped).
3. Tune to the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. When that
numbered pushbutton is pressed again, the
station and equalization that were stored, returns.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
e
(Bass/Treble):Press and release until BASS or
TREBLE displays. Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the bass or treble.
Press and hold to adjust the bass and treble to the
middle position. The radio beeps once.
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No Signal:The vehicle is in a location that is blocking
the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an
open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM:The radio is processing audio and text
data received. No action is needed. This message
should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
CH Unavail:This previously assigned channel is
no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this
station was one of the presets, choose another station
for that preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel. The
system is working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Locked:The XM™ receiver may have previously
been in another vehicle. For security purposes,
XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles.
If this message is received after having your vehicle
serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM™ Radio eight-digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically
by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different
vehicle, it does not operate and LOC, LOCK, or
LOCKED could display.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
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