2017 BUICK LACROSSE brake

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Power
Mirror/
Window
Controls Memory
Seat
Buttons
F
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
Engine
Start/Stop Button
Driver
Information
Center Controls/ Audio Steering
Wheel Controls Windshield
Wipers Lever
Driver
Information Center
Tap Shift
Controls
Turn
Signal Lever
Electric
Parking Brake Head-Up
Display
Controls
F
Trunk
Release Button Steering
Wheel
Adjustment Lever or Power
Control
F
Cruise Control/Forward
Collision AlertF/Heated
Steering WheelF/Voice
Recognition Buttons
Exterior Lamps
Controls
Instrument Panel
Symbols
Low Tire Pressure
Antilock Brake System
Warning

Brake System Warning
Airbag Readiness
P
ARK Electric Parking Brake
Door Ajar
Fog Lamps

Lane Keep Assist Warning
Cruise Control Set
Vehicle Ahead
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Service Electric Parking Brake
Traction Control Off
Charging System

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Start the Engine
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press
the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to start the
engine. The green indicator on the but
-ton will illuminate.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to
turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is
weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the
center console storage area to enable the engine
to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible.
Stopping the Engine/Off
With the vehicle stopped, press the Park (P) button on top of the shift lever to shift into
Park. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door
is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof
F until any door is opened.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to place the ignition system in the accessory mode. The amber indicator
on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the engine. While driving, when
the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the automatic engine
stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the
engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal
or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and
turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low or the battery has been disconnected.
• The current climate control or defog settings have not been reached.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Keyless (Pushbutton) Start
Auto Engine Stop/Start
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Setting Cruise Control
1. Press the
On/Off button. The symbol will
illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the
control down to the SET– position to set the speed.
The symbol will illuminate in green.
Adjusting Cruise Control
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press the control up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press up to
increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press the control down to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pressing
the brake pedal also will cancel the cruise control.
Adaptive Cruise Control
F
The system maintains the set speed and a following gap — the time bet\
ween your vehicle
and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or braking automatically.
Following Gap
Press to select a following gap setting of Far, Medium, or Near. This is also the Forward
Collision Alert
F setting.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to
use natural voice recognition with the
Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the speakers.
Volume
Press the switch up or down to adjust the
volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station
Press the
or button to go to the next
or previous favorite station or track.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
F Optional equipmentSee Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Electronic Precision Shift
Selective Ride Control
F
The automatic transmission shift lever always starts in a center position, represented by
a dot on the shift pattern displayed on top of the shift lever. The selected gear position
illuminates in red. After shifting, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button on top of the lever to shift into Park.
The vehicle will not shift out of Park unless
the ignition is on, the brake pedal is applied,
and the button on the side of the lever is
pressed.
Reverse – Press the button on the side of the
lever and move the lever forward and then
left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move and hold the lever forward
for 1/2 second to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for
an extended period. It will automatically shift
into Park.
Drive – Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode – With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the lever to activate Manual
Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift.
Pull back on the lever again to return to Drive.
Automated Car Wash Mode
To place the transmission in Neutral with the engine running:
1. While pressing the brake pedal, open the driver's door and then shift to Neutral.
2. The indicator should show N. If it does not, select Neutral again.
3. Upon returning to the vehicle, shift into Park.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Selective Ride Control automatically adjusts
the suspension and steering settings in real
time. There are two driving modes.
TOUR – Default mode used for normal city
and highway driving.
SPORT – Press the SPORT button on the
center of the instrument panel when road
conditions or personal preference demands
more responsive, controlled steering and
handling. Press the button again to return to Tour mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Driving Assistance SystemsF
Safety Alert Seat – The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously —
to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Seat pulsing alerts or audible alerts may be selected. To change the alert settings, go to
Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert – While driving, the system displays a

warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side
blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn
signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the systems on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems >
Lane Change Alert.
Forward Collision Alert – The
Vehicle Ahead indicator illuminates in green on the
instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and illuminates in amber when following
a vehicle ahead too closely. If your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, a visual
alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to
Far, Medium, or Near.
Forward Automatic Braking – The brakes may be applied in potential collision situations
to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set the Forward Collision Alert and Front Automatic Braking systems to Alert and
Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward
Collision System.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning – The
Lane Keep Assist indicator
illuminates in green on the instrument cluster when a lane marking is detected. If your
vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction,
the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and provide a Lane Departure
Warning alert by flashing an amber
and sounding three beeps.

Press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center of the instrument panel to turn
the system on or off.
Front Pedestrian Detection – During daytime driving at speeds of 5–50 mph, the system
detects pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet and dis
-plays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a visual
alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses. The system may prepare
the brakes or automatically brake the vehicle.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Systems – The traction control system limits wheelspin
and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is
started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the center of the instrument
panel to turn traction control on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Parking Assistance SystemsF
Battery Location
Capless Fuel Fill
F Optional equipment
Rear Vision Camera – When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle
displays on the touch screen. Vehicle speed must be below 5 mph.
To turn the guidance lines or Rear Park Assist symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear
Camera.
Front and Rear Park Assist – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides
“distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center, sounds a beep,
and pulses the Safety Alert Seat. When an object is very close, 5 beeps sound from the
front or rear of the vehicle and the Safety Alert Seat pulses.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert – When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of traffic
coming in either direction by displaying a visual alert on the touch screen and pulsing the
left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding 3 beeps from the left or right.
Press the
Park Assist button on the center of the instrument panel to turn the
Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems on or off.
Automatic Parking Assist – Automatic
Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help park
in parallel and perpendicular spaces.
1. Press the

Automatic Parking Assist
button on the center of the instrument
panel. A beep sounds and a parking assist
display is shown on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The system will begin search
-ing for a large enough parking space.
2. Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed on the DIC
and apply the accelerator or brake as needed. Parking Complete will be displayed and a
beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The standard 12-volt battery is located under the trim panel on the driver’s side of the
trunk. Remote jump-start terminals are located under the hood on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of the door. It will
pop out slightly. Pull the door to open.
The capless fuel system does not have a fuel fill cap. Fully insert the fuel pump nozzle
before starting to fill the tank. If the tank must be filled using a portable container, first
insert the capless funnel adapter, located under the trunk floor, into the fuel system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.