2010 Buick Lacrosse Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Buick
Model:
Lacrosse
Rating:
Table of Contents
2010 Buick LaCrosse BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
4
Symbols
5
Keys, Doors and Windows
7
Keys and Locks
8
Keys
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
11
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Door Locks
16
Power Door Locks
16
Safety Locks
17
Doors
17
Trunk
17
Vehicle Security
19
Anti-Theft Alarm System
19
Immobilizer
19
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)
19
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)
20
Exterior Mirrors
21
Power Mirrors
21
Folding Mirrors
21
Heated Mirrors
22
Park Tilt Mirrors
22
Interior Mirrors
22
Manual Rearview Mirror
22
Windows
23
Power Windows
23
Sun Visors
25
Roof
25
Sunroof
25
Seats and Restraints
27
Head Restraints
28
Front Seats
29
Seat Adjustment
29
Power Seat Adjustment
30
Lumbar Adjustment
31
Reclining Seatbacks
32
Heated Front Seats
33
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
34
Rear Seats
35
Safety Belts
36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
39
Lap-Shoulder Belt
45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
49
Safety Belt Extender
49
Safety System Check
50
Safety Belt Care
50
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
50
Airbag System
51
Where Are the Airbags?
53
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
54
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
56
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
56
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
56
Passenger Sensing System
58
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
62
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
63
Airbag System Check
64
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
64
Child Restraints
65
Older Children
65
Infants and Young Children
67
Child Restraint Systems
69
Where to Put the Restraint
71
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
73
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
79
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
80
Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat )
82
Storage
85
Storage Compartments
85
Glove Box
85
Cupholders
85
Front Storage
86
Center Console Storage
86
Additional Storage Features
86
Convenience Net
86
Instruments and Controls
87
Instrument Panel Overview
90
Controls
92
Steering Wheel Adjustment
92
Steering Wheel Controls
92
Heated Steering Wheel
93
Horn
93
Windshield Wiper/Washer
93
Compass
94
Clock (Without Date Display)
94
Clock (With Date Display)
95
Power Outlets
96
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
97
Instrument Cluster
98
Speedometer
99
Odometer
99
Tachometer
99
Fuel Gauge
99
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
100
Safety Belt Reminders
100
Airbag Readiness Light
101
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
101
Charging System Light
102
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
103
Brake System Warning Light
105
Electric Parking Brake Light
106
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
107
Traction Off Light
107
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
108
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
108
Tire Pressure Light
108
Engine Oil Pressure Light
109
Low Fuel Warning Light
110
Security Light
110
High-Beam on Light
110
Fog Lamp Light
111
Taillamp Indicator Light
111
Cruise Control Light
111
Information Displays
111
Driver Information Center (DIC)
111
Head-Up Display (HUD)
115
Vehicle Messages
119
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
119
Brake System Messages
119
Compass Messages
120
Cruise Control Messages
120
Door Ajar Messages
120
Engine Cooling System Messages
121
Engine Oil Messages
121
Engine Power Messages
122
Fuel System Messages
122
Key and Lock Messages
122
Lamp Messages
122
Ride Control System Messages
123
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
123
Tire Messages
123
Transmission Messages
124
Window Messages
124
Vehicle Personalization
124
OnStar® System
129
Universal Remote System
131
Universal Remote System Programming
132
Universal Remote System Operation
135
Lighting
137
Exterior Lighting
137
Exterior Lamp Controls
137
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
138
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
138
Flash-to-Pass
138
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
138
Automatic Headlamp System
139
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
139
Hazard Warning Flashers
139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
140
Fog Lamps
140
Interior Lighting
141
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
141
Dome Lamps
141
Reading Lamps
141
Sun Visor Lamps
141
Lighting Features
141
Entry Lighting
141
Exit Lighting
142
Battery Load Management
142
Battery Power Protection
143
Infotainment System
145
Introduction
145
Theft-Deterrent Feature
146
Overview (Radio with CD)
147
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)
149
Operation
151
Radio
156
AM-FM Radio
156
Satellite Radio
159
Radio Reception
162
Backglass Antenna
163
Satellite Radio Antenna
163
Audio Players
164
CD Player
164
CD/DVD Player
166
Mass Storage Media (MEM)
169
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD)
173
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)
176
Rear Seat Infotainment
178
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
178
Phone
186
Bluetooth (Overview)
186
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
187
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
190
Bluetooth (Navigation)
202
Climate Controls
211
Climate Control Systems
211
Automatic Climate Control System
211
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
214
Air Vents
218
Maintenance
218
Air Intake
218
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
218
Driving and Operating
221
Driving Information
222
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
222
Defensive Driving
223
Drunk Driving
223
Control of a Vehicle
224
Braking
224
Steering
225
Off-Road Recovery
226
Loss of Control
227
Driving on Wet Roads
228
Highway Hypnosis
228
Hill and Mountain Roads
229
Winter Driving
229
If the Vehicle is Stuck
232
Vehicle Load Limits
232
Starting and Operating
237
New Vehicle Break-In
237
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
238
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
239
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
240
Starting the Engine
240
Engine Heater
243
Shifting Into Park
244
Shifting Out of Park
245
Parking Over Things That Burn
245
Engine Exhaust
246
Running the Vehicle While Parked
246
Automatic Transmission
247
Manual Mode
249
Drive Systems
250
All-Wheel Drive
250
Brakes
251
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
251
Parking Brake
252
Brake Assist
254
Ride Control Systems
254
Traction Control System (TCS)
254
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
255
Limited-Slip Differential
256
Selective Ride Control
256
Cruise Control
257
Object Detection Systems
260
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
260
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
262
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
265
Fuel
268
Recommended Fuel
269
Gasoline Specifications
269
California Fuel Requirements
270
Fuels in Foreign Countries
270
Fuel Additives
270
Filling the Tank
272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
273
Towing
273
General Towing Information
273
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
274
Trailer Towing (2.4L L4 Engine)
278
Trailer Towing (3.0L and 3.6L V6 Engines)
278
Towing Equipment
279
Conversions and Add-Ons
280
Add-On Electrical Equipment
280
Vehicle Care
281
General Information
282
California Proposition 65 Warning
283
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
283
Accessories and Modifications
283
Vehicle Checks
284
Doing Your Own Service Work
284
Hood
285
Engine Compartment Overview
286
Engine Oil
291
Engine Oil Life System
293
Automatic Transmission Fluid
294
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
295
Cooling System
297
Engine Coolant
298
Engine Overheating
301
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
303
Power Steering Fluid
303
Washer Fluid
304
Brakes
305
Brake Fluid
306
Battery
307
Starter Switch Check
308
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
309
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
309
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
310
Wiper Blade Replacement
310
Headlamp Aiming
311
Bulb Replacement
314
Halogen Bulbs
314
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
315
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
315
Fog Lamps
317
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
317
License Plate Lamp
318
Replacement Bulbs
319
Electrical System
320
Electrical System Overload
320
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
320
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
321
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
324
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
326
Wheels and Tires
328
Tires
328
Winter Tires
328
Tire Sidewall Labeling
329
Tire Designations
331
Tire Terminology and Definitions
332
Tire Pressure
336
Tire Pressure Monitor System
337
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
339
Tire Inspection
342
Tire Rotation
342
When It Is Time for New Tires
343
Buying New Tires
344
Different Size Tires and Wheels
346
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
347
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
348
Wheel Replacement
349
Tire Chains
350
If a Tire Goes Flat
350
Tire Changing
352
Compact Spare Tire
356
Jump Starting
357
Towing
361
Towing the Vehicle
361
Recreational Vehicle Towing
361
Appearance Care
364
Exterior Care
364
Interior Care
368
Service and Maintenance
373
General Information
373
Scheduled Maintenance
374
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
379
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
379
Maintenance Replacement Parts
381
Maintenance Records
382
Technical Data
385
Vehicle Identification
385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
385
Service Parts Identification Label
385
Vehicle Data
386
Capacities and Specifications
386
Engine Drive Belt Routing
388
Customer Information
389
Customer Information
389
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
389
Customer Assistance Offices
391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
392
Online Owner Center
392
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
393
Roadside Assistance Program
394
Scheduling Service Appointments
396
Courtesy Transportation Program
396
Collision Damage Repair
398
Service Publications Ordering Information
401
Reporting Safety Defects
402
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
402
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
403
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
403
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
403
Event Data Recorders
404
OnStar®
404
Navigation System
405
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
405
Radio Frequency Statement
405
Index
407
Index_A
407
Index_B
408
Index_C
408
Index_D
409
Index_E
410
Index_F
410
Index_G
411
Index_H
411
Index_I
412
Index_J
412
Index_K
412
Index_L
412
Index_M
413
Index_N
413
Index_O
414
Index_P
414
Index_R
414
Index_S
415
Index_T
417
Index_U
417
Index_V
418
Index_W
418
2010 Buick Lacrosse Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse represents a sophisticated blend of style, comfort, and technological innovation in the full-size sedan category. With a sleek exterior design that exhibits modern elegance and a well-appointed interior, the LaCrosse is engineered to cater to drivers seeking both luxury and practicality. It stands out in its class with impressive attention to detail, ensuring that each ride feels premium and refined.
Powertrains
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse offers a range of powertrains to suit different driving preferences. The base model is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 engine that delivers a commendable 255 horsepower, offering smooth acceleration and adequate power for everyday driving. For those looking for a more spirited driving experience, an available 3.6-liter V6 engine produces up to 280 horsepower, providing enhanced performance and responsiveness. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring seamless gear shifts and optimal fuel efficiency.
Trims
Features
When it comes to features, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse does not disappoint. Standard equipment includes a user-friendly infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and available navigation options. Higher trims introduce additional luxuries such as heated and ventilated seats, a rearview camera, and a premium sound system designed to enhance the driving experience.
Owners Manual
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that serves as an essential guide for drivers. It provides detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and safety features. Whether you're a seasoned driver or new to the Buick brand, the owner's manual is an invaluable resource to help you maximize your LaCrosse ownership experience.
User manual download
The Buick Lacrosse owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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