2009 BUICK LACROSSE maintenance

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Service Manuals
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information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of
your vehicle.
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and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-67
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-99
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning......................................3-21, 3-25
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-34
Readiness Light..........................................3-33
Airbag System................................................1-53
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-59
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-66
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-59
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-60
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-58
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-56
Antenna, Backglass.......................................3-113
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-113
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-36Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-93
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-97
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Finish Damage............................................5-97
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-92
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................
5-97
Tires..........................................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-95
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Audio System.................................................3-82
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-110
Backglass Antenna.....................................3-113
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-113
Radio Reception........................................3-112
Setting the Clock.........................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-110
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-113
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Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-33
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-41
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-50
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-113
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-96
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-92
Interior.......................................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Tires..........................................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-95Climate Control System...................................3-21
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-29
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Clock, Setting.................................................3-82
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-89
Compass.......................................................3-54
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................
2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-48
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-25
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-38
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-38
Low Warning Light.......................................3-39
Cooling System..............................................5-24
Courtesy Lamps.............................................3-16
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-43
Cupholders....................................................2-47
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................7-15
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Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning..................................................3-37
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-45
Lighting
Delayed Entry.............................................3-17
Delayed Exit...............................................3-17
Entry.........................................................3-16
Perimeter...................................................3-18
Theater Dimming.........................................3-17
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Interior Lamps.............................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-20
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-39Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-47
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-45
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-41
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-40
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-56
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-34
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-61
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-18
PASS-Key®III Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-19
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-4
Perimeter Lighting...........................................3-18
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-99
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-99
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-44
Retained Accessory.....................................2-22
Seat ............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-15
Pressure Cap.................................................5-31
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-10
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Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-31
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-83
Radios
Reception.................................................3-112
Setting the Clock.........................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-110
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps...................3-18
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-35
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-78
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-53
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-68
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-69
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-20
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-14
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-34
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Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-32
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-93
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Lap Belt.....................................................1-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-27
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Center Seat.................................................. 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-49
Rear Seat Position......................................1-47
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-50
Security Light.................................................3-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle................................................ 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-40
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-45
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-66
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