2010 BUICK LACROSSE audio

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Exterior Lamps
ControlTurn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center ControlsInstrument
Cluster
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel
Lever Cruise
Control
ButtonsWindshield
Wipers Lever
Hood Release
Lever Storage/Fuse
Panel Access
Instrument Panel
Safety Belt
Reminder
Check Engine
Low Tire Pressure
Brake System
Warning
Antilock Brake
System WarningCharging System
Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
Security
Fog Lamps
Cruise Control On/Set
Traction Control OffStabiliTrak/Traction
Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Warning
Lights On
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
Symbols

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Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights and
gauges of the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage to
your vehicle.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Audio System/
Navigation SystemFClimate Controls/
Heated Steering
Wheel ButtonF
Power Door Locks
Button/Hazard
Warning Flashers
Button Electric Parking
BrakeStabiliTrak Button/Rear
Parking Assist ButtonF/
Rear Sunshade ButtonF Heated/Cooled
Seat ButtonsF

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Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door only or
all doors. The unlock setting can be
changed in the Vehicle Settings menu
on the audio system.
Lock
Press to lock all doors. The driver’s door
will not lock if open.
Keyless Access SystemF
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and trunk without
removing the transmitter from a pocket or purse. The system will recognize the transmitter
when it is within 3 feet of the vehicle.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking
With the transmitter within range of the vehicle, the driver’s door or all doors will unlock
automatically when any door handle is pulled. The unlock setting can be changed in the
Vehicle Settings menu on the audio system.
All doors will lock automatically when: the ignition is off, the transmitter is removed from
the vehicle, all doors are closed, and the touchpad on a front door handle is pressed.
Keyless Trunk Opening
With the transmitter within range, press the trunk release button above the license plate.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Trunk
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Use to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. (See Adaptive Remote Start.)
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds.
Press and hold for two seconds to activate
the alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and
the horn sounds until the button is pressed
again or the ignition is turned on.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Power Door Locks
• Press the power door Unlock/ Lockbutton in the center of the instrument panel
to unlock or lock all doors.
• To open a locked door from inside the vehicle, pull the inside door handle to unlock the
door and then pull the handle again to open the door.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Keyless Access StartF
Start
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the
START/STOPbutton to start the engine.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak,
insert the transmitter into the slot beneath the removable cupholder tray in the center console to
enable the engine to start.
Stop
Shift to Park and press theSTART/STOP button to turn off the engine. Power to the audio
system will be active until the driver’s door is opened, and power to the windows and
sunroof will be active until either front door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off, press the START/STOPbutton once to place the ignition system in
the accessory position.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Adaptive Remote StartF
During a remote start, the vehicle’s automatic climate control system will operate at the
same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off and, based on outside temperature,
the windshield defroster and/or rear defogger will turn on.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the keyless access transmitter at the vehicle. (Transmitter range depends on
operating conditions.)
2. Press and release the Lockbutton on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button for at least two seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and remain on while the engine is
running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended
only once.
After a remote start, the ignition must be turned to the On position by pressing the START
button before driving.
Canceling a Remote Start
• Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps turn off.
Note: Several conditions will cause the Adaptive Remote Start feature not to operate, such as if the
hood or doors are not closed.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Seats
8-Way Power Seat AdjustmentF
A. Seat Adjustment
Move the horizontal control to move
the seat forward or rearward and to tilt,
raise or lower the seat.
B. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Move the vertical control to recline or
raise the seatback.
C. Lumbar Adjustment
Press the control pad to adjust the
lumbar support.
Head Restraint Adjustment
• Press the release button to raise or
lower the head restraint.
Memory SeatsF
Recall Memory Positions
• Press and hold button 1 or 2 until the
memory position is reached.
The memory positions also can be
programmed using the Vehicle Settings
menu on the audio system to be recalled
automatically.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
Set Memory Positions
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and power
outside mirrors to the desired position.
2. Press and hold the Memory button and
button 1 on the outboard side of the
driver’s seat until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat these steps using button 2 for
a second driver.
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Audio System
Audio system with CD/DVD/HDD and Navigation shown
Power/
VolumeOpen the
Phone
menu
INFO:
Display
available
song
information MENU/
SELECT:
Open/select
menus FAV:
Display pages
of favorite
radio stations
or stored
favorites listCONFIG:
Open the
Settings
menuTUNE/ :
Tune radio
stations or
play/pause
audio or
videoF
HDD/DVD/
AUXF:
Play an audio
file, DVD or
portable audio
device:
Previous or
next radio
station,
track or file
Eject
CD or
DVD
RECF:
Record
contentDELF:
Delete
current fileTONE:
Open the
Tone menu RADIO
BAND:
FM, AM,
XMF
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
BACK:
Move
back one
level in
the menus

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Audio System
Note: Avoid extended searching for specific items or configuring system settings while driving.
Setting the Time
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press the Timebutton, or press the CONFIGbutton until the time settings are
displayed.
3. Use the MENU/SELECTknob to adjust the time, date and day settings; press the
knob to select it.
4. The new time settings will be displayed after exiting the screen.
Storing Favorite Stations
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XM
F) can be stored in any order on up to
six pages of favorites.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Press the FAVbutton to display the page where the station is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons until a beep is heard,
indicating it is stored.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page.
Portable Audio Devices
A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and a USB port
Fare located under the armrest in the
center console.
A portable device connected to the auxiliary input jack can be controlled only by using
the portable device controls. To optimize speaker volume, fully increase the volume level
of the portable device.
Compatible devices connected to the USB port can be controlled by the audio system.
Not all devices may be supported. Use the MENU/SELECTknob and the audio steering
wheel controls to access various functions.
Hard Drive Device (HDD)
F
HDD storage is able to record music from CDs, MP3s and USB storage devices.
REC
Press to record the current song or all songs to memory.
TUNE/ Play/Pause
Turn to view the recorded files; then press to select the desired file.
Time Shift Live Radio
F
When listening to the radio (AM, FM and XM), content is buffered to the HDD.
Play/Pause
Press to pause radio audio. Press again to resume playback of time-shifted audio.
The Time Shift buffer status bar shows the amount of stored content. When the radio
station is changed, the buffer is cleared and restarted for the new station.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.

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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
+ –
Volume
Press + or – to increase or decrease the
volume.
Next/Previous
Rotate up or down to go to the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD track,
or MP3 file.
SRC Source
Press to select an audio source.
Push to Talk
Press to interact with the OnStar or
Bluetooth system. Press and hold to
interact with the Navigation systemF.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or reject an OnStar or
Bluetooth call. Press to mute the vehicle
speakers.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
DVD Entertainment SystemF
Play a DVD Video
1. Press the release buttons on the seatback consoles to raise the screens.
2. Insert a DVD into the audio system.
3. Press the HDD/DVD/AUXbutton to select the DVD source. Sound will play through the
vehicle speakers.
4. To use the wireless headphones, press the On/Offbutton on the headphones, select
Channel 1, and adjust volume using the headphone volume control.
5. To control DVD playback, use the audio controls or the remote control. Aim the remote
control at the seatback console for proper operation.
Changing the Source on the Video Screens
Continually press the AUX button on the remote control to play a DVD or an auxiliary
device such as a video game on both screens, or a different source on each screen.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.