2011 BUICK LACROSSE hood release

Black plate (34,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
5-34 Instruments and Controls
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
SWITCH
This message is displayed if the
electric parking brake is on while
the vehicle is in motion. Release
it before you attempt to drive.
SeeParking Brake on page 9‑33
for more information.
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayed
when there is a problem with
the brake boost assist system.
When this message is displayed,
the brake boost assist motor
might be heard operating and
you might notice pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal under
these conditions. Take the vehicle
to your dealer for service.
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the electric
parking brake. See Parking Brake
on page 9‑33 for more information.
Take the vehicle to your dealer.
Compass Messages
CAL
This message is displayed when
the compass needs to be calibrated.
See Compass on page 5‑5.
– – –
Three dashes will be displayed if the
compass needs service. See your
dealer for service.
Cruise Control Messages
APPLY BRAKE BEFORE
CRUISE
If this message displays when
attempting to activate cruise control,
apply the brake pedal and try again.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑39 for more
information.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when
the hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver side rear door is open. Close
the door completely.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
front passenger door is open. Close
the door completely.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
passenger side rear door is open.
Close the door completely.

Black plate (5,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-5
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, seeServicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 3‑41.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date
of any service work performed.
See Maintenance Records on
page 11‑10.Hood
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the interior hood release handle located to the left of
the steering column below
the instrument panel.
2. Push the secondary hoodrelease lever, located under
the center of the hood above
the grille, to the right to
disengage it.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, make
sure all the filler caps are properly
secured. Pull the hood down and
close it firmly.

Black plate (8,1)Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
11-8 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly,
Secondary Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887).