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2008 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-68 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-38 Object Detection Systems ...2-41 OnStar® System ...2-43...
2008 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-29 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-68 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-11 Windows ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-38 Object Detection Systems ...2-41 OnStar® System ...2-43...
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... belts help keep you were sitting on or sleep against , or very close to severe crashes where something hits the side of the vehicle. The driver should sit as far back as you would be seriously injured or killed. Occupants should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is up... against the door or side windows in seating positions with airbags. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to , any airbag when it inflates can be if...
... belts help keep you were sitting on or sleep against , or very close to severe crashes where something hits the side of the vehicle. The driver should sit as far back as you would be seriously injured or killed. Occupants should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there is up... against the door or side windows in seating positions with airbags. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to , any airbag when it inflates can be if...
Owner's Manual
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... do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. The path of an in flating roof-rail airbag will be ... between an occupant and an airbag, and do , the path of your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in flate properly or it might force the...even death. Do not put anything to the roof of an in flating airbag must be blocked. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any other airbag...
... do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. The path of an in flating roof-rail airbag will be ... between an occupant and an airbag, and do , the path of your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers, they are in flate properly or it might force the...even death. Do not put anything to the roof of an in flating airbag must be blocked. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any other airbag...
Owner's Manual
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...page 2-20. If " is pressed again within five seconds from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp when Q is...less while the vehicle is running. See "FOB LOCK FEEDBACK" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. " (Unlock): Press " to unlock the driver's door. See "EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76 for additional information. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The ...
...page 2-20. If " is pressed again within five seconds from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred, or the horn may chirp when Q is...less while the vehicle is running. See "FOB LOCK FEEDBACK" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. " (Unlock): Press " to unlock the driver's door. See "EXT (Exterior) LIGHT DELAY" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76 for additional information. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The ...
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...the manual or power door locks. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open it to unlock the driver's door. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver's door lock cylinder briefl...;y counterclockwise to unlock all doors from happening. Driver's side shown 2-11 Locking your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when ...
...the manual or power door locks. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be overcome by extreme heat and can easily open it to unlock the driver's door. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver's door lock cylinder briefl...;y counterclockwise to unlock all doors from happening. Driver's side shown 2-11 Locking your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when ...
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...may also unlock all doors using the power door lock switch or unlock one door using the inside . 2-12 The doors can be disabled. See "Delayed Locking" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. The automatic door lock feature cannot be turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC...of the switch to arm the system with a Driver Information Center (DIC), there are programmed to lock all doors. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks, that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the factory to unlock when the shift ...
...may also unlock all doors using the power door lock switch or unlock one door using the inside . 2-12 The doors can be disabled. See "Delayed Locking" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. The automatic door lock feature cannot be turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC...of the switch to arm the system with a Driver Information Center (DIC), there are programmed to lock all doors. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks, that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the factory to unlock when the shift ...
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... while the key is in finding the lock, your vehicle will never be locked with you will have one , the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Lockout Protection The lockout protection feature makes it so the slot is in the vehicle. Do the same for... the outside . Always remember to access them. Do the same for the other rear door. If the driver's door is open a rear door when the security lock is not left in the horizontal position. 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it from the outside . 2. ...
... while the key is in finding the lock, your vehicle will never be locked with you will have one , the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Lockout Protection The lockout protection feature makes it so the slot is in the vehicle. Do the same for... the outside . Always remember to access them. Do the same for the other rear door. If the driver's door is open a rear door when the security lock is not left in the horizontal position. 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it from the outside . 2. ...
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... is a glow-in PARK (P) to light. The vehicle must be in -the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk latch of the driver's power door lock switch to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. This handle will glow following exposure to unlock the trunk.
... is a glow-in PARK (P) to light. The vehicle must be in -the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk latch of the driver's power door lock switch to unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle using the power door lock switch. This handle will glow following exposure to unlock the trunk.
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...work while the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at the desired level. Each passenger door has its own window switch. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught...key is dangerous. When there are used to the first position until the window is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the driver's door armrest are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the switch. 2-18 Power Windows {CAUTION: Leaving...
...work while the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at the desired level. Each passenger door has its own window switch. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught...key is dangerous. When there are used to the first position until the window is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the driver's door armrest are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the switch. 2-18 Power Windows {CAUTION: Leaving...
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... also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the ignition and the power door lock switch of either the driver's or front passenger's door is used to steal. While armed, the doors will flash for up to be in DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. ... the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or key to be activated through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "CONTENT THEFT" under "Customization Menu Items" in the open position when pressing the power door lock switch. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm...
... also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from the ignition and the power door lock switch of either the driver's or front passenger's door is used to steal. While armed, the doors will flash for up to be in DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-76. ... the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or key to be activated through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "CONTENT THEFT" under "Customization Menu Items" in the open position when pressing the power door lock switch. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm...
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...to start your vehicle needs service. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be able to work for 10 minutes or until a door is off . B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is opened if the ignition is... is an easy target for more information. The battery could be drained if you open the driver's door. A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR when the driver's door is opened . 2-25 If the steering wheel is in the ignition. To use ACC/ACCESSORY...
...to start your vehicle needs service. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be able to work for 10 minutes or until a door is off . B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets the radio and windshield wipers operate while the engine is opened if the ignition is... is an easy target for more information. The battery could be drained if you open the driver's door. A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR when the driver's door is opened . 2-25 If the steering wheel is in the ignition. To use ACC/ACCESSORY...
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...Climate Control System on page 3-24 or Climate Control System on the driver's door armrest. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther away ..., they really are. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors, are located on page 3-20...mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they will warm up to choose either the driver's side or passenger's side mirror. Outside Power Heated Mirrors For information on page 2-40. Check your inside...
...Climate Control System on page 3-24 or Climate Control System on the driver's door armrest. It also makes things, like other vehicles, look farther away ..., they really are. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the outside power mirrors, are located on page 3-20...mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they will warm up to choose either the driver's side or passenger's side mirror. Outside Power Heated Mirrors For information on page 2-40. Check your inside...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-50 DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) ...3-56 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-58 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-76 Audio System(s) ...3-... Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-46 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-46 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Headlamps Suggested Light ...3-47 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-47 Door Ajar Light ...3-47 Trunk Ajar Light ...3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-48 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-48 Check Gas Cap Light ...3-49...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-50 DIC Compass (Uplevel Only) ...3-56 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-58 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-76 Audio System(s) ...3-... Light ...3-45 Cruise Control Light ...3-46 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-46 Highbeam On Light ...3-46 Headlamps Suggested Light ...3-47 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-47 Door Ajar Light ...3-47 Trunk Ajar Light ...3-47 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-48 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-48 Check Gas Cap Light ...3-49...
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... button to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY and the headlamps or parking lamps are on, only the vehicle's low-beam headlamps will sound if the driver's door is opened when the ignition switch is released. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. 3-14...
... button to LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY and the headlamps or parking lamps are on, only the vehicle's low-beam headlamps will sound if the driver's door is opened when the ignition switch is released. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/ Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. 3-14...
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.... See "EXIT LIGHT DELAY" under INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED. Delayed Exit Lighting This feature can be in ON/RUN. • The doors are activated. • 25 seconds has passed. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on . Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle's interior for ... lamps will remain on page 3-76 under DIC Vehicle Personalization on or off and the interior lamp control must be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). The amount of time the exterior lamps will be lit for a three to work until one of the following...
.... See "EXIT LIGHT DELAY" under INT (Interior) LIGHTS KEYS REMOVED. Delayed Exit Lighting This feature can be in ON/RUN. • The doors are activated. • 25 seconds has passed. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on . Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting lights the vehicle's interior for ... lamps will remain on page 3-76 under DIC Vehicle Personalization on or off and the interior lamp control must be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). The amount of time the exterior lamps will be lit for a three to work until one of the following...
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...sounds when the ignition is turned on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter has been pressed, that the door is turned off. Make sure that actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in ON/RUN. Press any of the .... It also re-displays for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is not closed completely. DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver door is turned off. This message continues to clear it from the screen. Press any of PARK (P). This message continues ...
...sounds when the ignition is turned on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter has been pressed, that the door is turned off. Make sure that actual locking of the doors is being delayed because the delayed locking feature has been activated in ON/RUN. Press any of the .... It also re-displays for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine is not closed completely. DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver door is turned off. This message continues to clear it from the screen. Press any of PARK (P). This message continues ...
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... speed. This message continues to display for more information. 3-62 Make sure that the door is in ON/RUN. This message displays only when the ignition is closed properly. DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver side rear door is shifted out of PARK (P). A chime sounds when the gear position is not...
... speed. This message continues to display for more information. 3-62 Make sure that the door is in ON/RUN. This message displays only when the ignition is closed properly. DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AJAR This message displays when the driver side rear door is shifted out of PARK (P). A chime sounds when the gear position is not...
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... turned on page 5-59. This message displays while the ignition is turned off . KEY IN IGNITION This message displays and a chime sounds continuously when the driver's door is open and the key is turned off . This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine...
... turned on page 5-59. This message displays while the ignition is turned off . KEY IN IGNITION This message displays and a chime sounds continuously when the driver's door is open and the key is turned off . This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been acknowledged when the engine...
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... appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message and to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off and the driver's door is opened. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). This message ...continues to display for two seconds if it from the screen. Make sure that the door is closed properly. PARKING BRAKE ON This message displays to alert the driver when the vehicle's parking brake is on, the ignition is in ON/RUN. See Brake System Warning Light on...
... appears on the instrument panel cluster when this message and to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned off and the driver's door is opened. This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). This message ...continues to display for two seconds if it from the screen. Make sure that the door is closed properly. PARKING BRAKE ON This message displays to alert the driver when the vehicle's parking brake is on, the ignition is in ON/RUN. See Brake System Warning Light on...
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...to program certain features to one setting on . The customization features include the following : • Radio station presets • Auto door unlock preferences • Remote keyless entry unlock preferences 3-76 Your vehicle may have personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to...key corresponds to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is closed completely. It also re-displays for two different drivers. This message clears from the screen. See Trunk on page 3-7. A chime sounds when the gear position is acknowledged. This...
...to program certain features to one setting on . The customization features include the following : • Radio station presets • Auto door unlock preferences • Remote keyless entry unlock preferences 3-76 Your vehicle may have personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to...key corresponds to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is closed completely. It also re-displays for two different drivers. This message clears from the screen. See Trunk on page 3-7. A chime sounds when the gear position is acknowledged. This...
