Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12032549) -
2019 - crc - 8/20/18
Vehicle Care 255
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
12-Volt Battery
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery. Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery label
when a new standard 12-volt battery
is needed.
High Voltage Battery
eAssist vehicles also have a high
voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service. Thedealer has information on how to
recycle the high voltage battery.
There is also information available
at http://www.recyclemybattery.com.
The eAssist system high voltage
battery is cooled with air drawn from
the vehicle interior. The cold air
intake is under the leading edge of
the rear seat. The exhaust for warm
air is in the trunk. Do not cover the
intake or exhaust.
{Warning
WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle. See
California Proposition
65 Warning 0235 and on the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful.
See Jump Starting - North
America (with or without eAssist)
0 302 orJump Starting - North
America (On-board with eAssist
Only) 0301 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (−)
cable from the battery to keep the
battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (−)
cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12032549) -
2019 - crc - 8/20/18
302 Vehicle Care
five seconds. This will place the
vehicle in the Service Mode.
Proceed as follows:1. Press
Sthen scrollyorz
until the Settings menu
displays.
2. Press
Vto enter the
Settings menu.
3. Press
Tthen scrollyorz
until Jump Start displays.
4. Press
Vto activate the jump
start.
5. The system will then ask for confirmation. If Yes is selected,
the jump start will begin and
the display will show WAIT TO
START.
6. When the jump start is complete, the display will show
ATTEMPT START or JUMP
START DISABLED.
If the vehicle is started, the
on-board jump start function will be
automatically disabled. If the vehicle
cranks but does not start, the
procedure may be repeated again. If the vehicle start is still
unsuccessful, the jump start can be
attempted using the following jump
starting procedure under
“Jump
Starting - North America (with or
without eAssist).” On-board jump
starting may be unavailable due to
the 12-volt battery charge level, the
eAssist battery charge level, power
capability, or an issue with the
eAssist system. In these cases, the
display will not be available because
of the power issue, or the DIC will
display JUMP START DISABLED
SEE OWNERS MANUAL.
Jump Starting - North
America (with or without
eAssist)
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0255.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0235 and the back
cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
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