2018 BUICK LACROSSE steering

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Power Mirror/ Window Controls
Memory Seat ButtonsF
Exterior Lamps/Instrument Panel Illumination Controls
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 ControlsF
Trunk Release Button
Steering Wheel Adjustment Lever or Power ControlF
Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF/Voice Recognition Buttons
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

6F Optional equipment
ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROLF
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 2 seconds 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’s 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’s Manual.

7F Optional equipment
With the vehicle parked, push down the lever, or press the power controlF, on the left side of the steering column to move the steering wheel up or down and in or out. On the manual column, pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information on the windshield. Temporary information, such as audio changes and navigation maneuvers, also may be displayed. The HUD controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
HUD HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Press to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone View; Navigation View; and Performance View.
Brightness
Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the display. Hold down to turn off the display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
DIC Controls
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view and move through the DIC menus.
Press the or button to move between the display zones. Press the left button to go back to the previous menu.
Press the or button to scroll through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu or select a setting. Press and hold to reset a value.
Info Pages Menu
1. Use the controls to display the Options menu.
2. Scroll to display Info Pages. Press to view the pages.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press to select or deselect an item to display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
HEAD-UP DISPLAYF
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER

8F Optional equipment
FRONT SEATS
Power Seat Adjustment
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 round control to adjust the lumbar support.
D. MassageF
Press the control button to turn the
massage feature on/off. It will turn off after10 minutes.
Memory Seat
With the driver’s seat, power steering columnF and power outside mirrors in the desired position, press and release the SET button. A beep will sound. Immediately press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound. Repeat the steps using button 2 for a second driver and the Exit button to set the exit position.
To recall the setting, press and hold button 1 or 2 or the Exit button until the stored position is reached.
To set the Auto Memory Recall or Easy Exit options, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Auto Heated/Vented SeatF
The auto heated or vented seats will turn on automatically when the ignition is on based on the vehicle’s interior temperature.
To turn the Auto Heated/Vented Seats feature on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
FOLDING REAR SEATBACKS
1. Press the button at the base of the head restraint post to lower the head restraint.
2. Use the door key from the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter in the mini-buckle slot to
disconnect the mini-latch of the center safety belt.
3. Pull the release handle in the trunk to release the seatback.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.
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Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF), media (song, artist, etc.), phone
contacts and navigation destinationsF can be stored in any order on the favorites list.
1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, contact or destination.
2. Touch the Interaction Selector at the bottom of the screen to display the favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite item.
Note: To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Radio in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Natural Voice Recognition
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Phone (using your paired phone) — Example command: “Call Amanda” or “Call 555-1212”
• Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only) — Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Radio — Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help — Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on a compatible cell phone; e.g. Siri® Eyes Free or Voice Command. Visit my.buick.com/learn for more information.
To activate phone voice recognition, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel for 2 seconds.
Portable Audio Devices
USB ports and accessory power outlets are located in the vehicle to connect portable audio devices. Use the USB ports to connect and charge mobile devices.
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, or a USB flash drive to a USB port. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands.
Touch the Audio icon > Media to select a portable device as the audio source.
BUICK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
ONSTAR® WITH 4G LTE AND WI-FI®
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a compatible smart-phone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home page.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.buick.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in- vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. Not all
devices will support all functions. Visit my.buick.com/learn for more information.
Pair a Phone
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel; after the beep, say “Pair Phone.” To use the touch screen, select the Phone icon > Phones > Pair Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the touch screen and the phone.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book may be downloaded depending on the phone.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, up to seven devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voice Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, and then say “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability and system limitations.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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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 ControlF
The system maintains the set speed and a following gap — the time between 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 AlertF 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 previ-ous favorite station or track.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual. F Optional equipment

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMSF
Safety Alert Seat — The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously — to alert the driver of the direction 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 on the same side.
To turn the systems on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
Forward Collision Alert — The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument
cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
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 automatically in potential colli-sion situations to help reduce damage or help avoid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set the Forward Collision Alert and Forward Automatic Braking systems to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
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 (A) to turn traction control on or off.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning — The system may help avoid
collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument clus-ter if the system is available to assist. If the 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 displaying an amber  .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse, or beeps may sound (if selected), on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
Press the Lane Keep Assist button (B) to turn the system on or off.
F Optional equipment
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