2014 BUICK LACROSSE brake

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Exterior Lamps Control/Instrument Panel
Illumination Control Head-Up Display
ControlsF
(behind steering wheel) Driver
Information Center
Tilt/Telescope
Steering Wheel Lever Windshield

Wipers Lever
Cruise Control/Forward Collision Alert
F/Heated Steering WheelF/
Voice Recognition Buttons
Storage
Compartment
Instrument Panel
Symbols
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Cruise Control Set
Adaptive Cruise Control
Low Tire Pressure
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Brake System
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Lane Change Alert/ Side Blind Zone Alert
Lane Departure Warning
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls/
Driver Information Center Controls

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Keyless Access SystemF
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and ignition wi\
thout removing
the key fob from a pocket or purse. The key fob must be within three fee\
t of the door being
unlocked or the trunk.
Keyless Unlocking
With the key fob within range:
Press the lock sensor on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Press the lock sensor on a passenger
door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad above the license
plate to open the trunk.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the key fob out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock sensor on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If passive locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay once
all doors are closed.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, \
Start in the Vehicle
Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Keyless Access StartF
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press and hold
the ENGINE START/STOP button to start
the engine.
Note: The key fob must be in the vehicle to turn on
the ignition. If the key fob battery is weak, place the
key fob in the pocket in the center console storage
compartment to enable the engine to start. Replace
the key fob battery as soon as possible.
Stopping the Engine
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Accessory
With the engine off and the brake pedal not applied, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to place the ignition system in the accessory position.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Driver Information Center
Menu Items
Use the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel to view the Info (includes
the trip odometers and fuel information),
Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings
menus.
Press the or button to move
between the display zones.
Press the or button to move
through the displayed menu or
submenu.
Press to open a menu or select/
deselect a setting.
Reset an Item
1. Use the controls to display the item.
2. Press and hold
to reset or clear
the item.
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
1. Use the controls to display the
Settings menu.
2. Select Display Theme.
3. Select the desired cluster theme.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle
system information and warning messages.
Electric Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up
the Parking Brake switch by the
shift lever.
To release the parking brake, turn on
the vehicle ignition, press the brake
pedal and press down the
switch.
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the
On/Off button
(or Adaptive Cruise ControlF
button, if equipped). The Cruise
Control symbol will illuminate in white
on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed,
press the switch down to the SET–
position to set the speed. The

symbol will illuminate in green on the
instrument cluster.
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Systems
Turning Off Traction Control
Traction control should be turned off if the
vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is
required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction
Control button. The Traction Control
Off light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster. Press the button again to turn
on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.F Optional equipment
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press up to i\
ncrease speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press down to decrease speed.
Follow
Distance Gap (Adaptive Cruise ControlF only)
Press to select a setting of Far, Medium, or Near. This setting is also \
the setting for the
Forward Collision Alert timing.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from me\
mory.
Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicl\
e ignition is
turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system
assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

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eAssist Overview (if equipped)
A compact electric assist system called eAssist has been integrated with the highly efficient
2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission to provide an electric
“boost” to help conserve fuel. eAssist includes a small, but powerful, electric motor rated at
15 kilowatts. It replaces the typical alternator found on most engines. \
eAssist also uses a
small, advanced 115-volt lithium-ion battery located in the trunk.
eAssist Features
Auto Start/Stop
While driving, when the brake is applied and the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
automatic engine start/stop system may turn off the engine, referred to \
as an Auto Stop. In
Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio syst\
em, climate
controls and other accessories will be powered by the high-voltage battery. The engine will
restart immediately when the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is applied.
After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
There are several conditions that may cause the engine to remain running or restart when
the vehicle is stopped.
• The engine, transmission or high-voltage battery is not at the required operating
temperature.
• The outside temperature is less than –4º F (–20º C).
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The high-voltage battery state of charge is low. It will automatically recharge as the
vehicle is driven.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control or
defog setting. Using the eco Air Conditioning mode will result in more f\
requent and
longer Auto Stops than the Comfort Air Conditioning mode.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than two minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Power Flow Display
The Power Flow display, located on the infotainment system touch screen, indicates the
current eAssist operating mode, energy flow direction and the high voltage battery charge
level. The operating modes include Engine Idle, Auto Stop, Engine Power,\
Hybrid Power,
and Regen Recovery.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

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eAssist Features
Driver Efficiency Gauge
The driver efficiency gauge assists you in driving efficiently. To maximize efficiency, attempt
to keep the pointer in the solid green zone in the middle of the gauge. \
The gauge moves
down when braking and up when accelerating or driving at high speeds. Wh\
en driving
aggressively, it is less efficient and the gauge will move farther away from center. The
eAssist system’s ability to capture energy while the vehicle is slowi\
ng down makes deceler-
ating important for vehicle efficiency.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Climate Control Settings
Select the eco Air Conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) for maximum efficiency. This
setting will maximize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops while still providing cabin
comfort when the vehicle is in an Auto Stop. To further maximize efficiency, operate the
climate controls in the Automatic mode at the highest comfortable temper\
ature setting or
turn off the air conditioning system when climate conditions allow.
Select the comfort Air Conditioning setting (amber A/C indicator) for maximum cabin
comfort. Auto Stops will be reduced in both frequency and duration.
See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual.
Regenerative Braking
When braking or coasting, the electric motor acts like a generator to ch\
arge the high-
voltage battery. This “regenerative braking” process captures kine\
tic energy that would
otherwise be lost and stores it in the high-voltage battery. This electrical energy can then
be reused.
Note: Capturing kinetic energy causes transmission shifts that have more feel \
when braking or coasting.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Next Generation Transmission
The eAssist system employs a next generation six-speed transmission with sophisticated
algorithms that continuously store information about your driving style, such as acceleration
and braking. Over the first 250–400 miles, some transmission shifts may be more notice-
able. As the vehicle is driven in a variety of city and highway driving conditions, eAssist w\
ill
use its onboard processing power to quickly “learn” your driving habits to deliver a seam-
less driving experience.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Hill Start Assist
After stopping on an incline, the Hill Start Assist feature momentarily holds the vehicle
when the brake pedal is released. The driver-applied brake pressure is used during the
stop to keep the vehicle from rolling during the period between when the\
brake pedal is
released and the accelerator pedal is applied.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.