Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Buick LaCrosse. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box. www.buick.
Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps Control/ Instrument Panel Illumination Control Storage Compartment Head-Up Display ControlsF (behind steering wheel) Driver Information Center Cruise Control/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF/ Voice Recognition Buttons Audio Steering Wheel Controls/ Driver Information Center Controls Windshield Wipers Lever Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel Lever Symbols 2 Low Fuel Traction Control Off Engine Coolant Temperature Cruise Control Set Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Departure Warning ButtonF Hazard Warning Flashers Button Climate Controls/ Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat ControlsF Climate Controls Ultrasonic Park Assist ButtonF Accessory Power Outlet (in storage compartment) Infotainment System Climate Controls/ Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ControlsF Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster. See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter (Key Fob) Unlock Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors. Lock Press to lock all doors. The driver’s door will not lock when open if the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out feature is turned on. See the Vehicle Settings menu. Vehicle Locator/ Panic Alarm Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound. Press and hold to activate the alarm.
Keyless Access SystemF The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and ignition without removing the key fob from a pocket or purse. The key fob must be within three feet of the door being unlocked or the trunk. Keyless Unlocking With the key fob within range: Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within five seconds to unlock all doors. Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Power SeatsF Power Seat Adjustment A B Head Restraint Adjustment C A. Seat Adjustment Move the front horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward, or to tilt, raise or lower the seat. B. Seatback Recline Adjustment Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback. C. 4-way Lumbar Adjustment Move the rear control to adjust the lumbar support. The head restraints for the driver and front passenger are adjustable. Two different head restraints are available.
Climate Controls Driver’s Temperature Control Fan Speed Control/Off Driver’s Power Heated/ On/Off Ventilated Seat ControlsF Air Delivery Mode Controls A/C Air Recirculation Conditioning Mode Control Defrost Mode Rear Window/ Outside Mirror Defogger SYNCF Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature setting AUTO Automatic Operation Passenger’s Temperature Control Front Passenger’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat ControlsF Automatic Operation 1. Press AUTO. 2.
Infotainment System Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. The infotainment system controls include the audio system buttons and touch screen.
Infotainment System Setting the Time 1. Touch Settings on the home page. 2. Touch Time and Date. 3. Touch Set Time. 4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours, minutes and AM or PM. 5. Touch ◄BACK to exit the menu. Storing Favorites Up to 60 radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or XMF), media (song, artist, album, and genre), phone contacts and navigation destinationsF can be stored in any order. 1. Display the desired radio station, media favorite, contact or destination.
IntelliLink System IntelliLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. IntelliLink enables streaming audio through a smartphone and hands-free voice control. For assistance with the IntelliLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (855-478-7767) or go to www.buick.com and click the Owners link.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls + – Volume Press up or down to adjust the volume. Next/Previous Press or to go to the next or previous radio station, track, or file. Push to Talk Press to answer an incoming call or to interact with the audio, Bluetooth, navigationF or OnStar® system. End Call/Mute Press to end or reject a call. Press to mute the vehicle speakers. See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
OnStar® with 4G LTE Use the OnStar 4G LTE connection to stream data to your personal mobile devices. Up to seven compatible devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to highspeed Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi® hotspot. Go to onstar.com or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) for assistance. Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and touch screen menus. Changing Vehicle Settings The Vehicle Settings menus may include Climate and Air Quality, Collision/Detection Systems, Comfort and Convenience, Lighting, Power Door Locks, and Remote Lock/Unlock/Start. Use the MENU knob or the touch screen to: 1. Select Settings on the home page. 2. Select Vehicle. 3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired feature and setting.
Driver Information Center The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages. Menu Items Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Info (includes the trip odometers and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Settings menus. or button to move Press the between the display zones. or button to move Press the through the displayed menu or submenu.
Lighting Exterior Lights Rotate the knob to activate the exterior lights. Off/On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog LampsF Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. Instrument Panel Lighting Instrument Panel Brightness Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting. See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control On/Off button 1. Press the (or Adaptive Cruise ControlF button, if equipped). The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster. 2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the switch down to the SET– position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster. Adjusting Cruise Control RES+ Resume/Accelerate Press up to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press up to increase speed.
Driver Assistance Systems The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by providing visual and audible alerts under some imminent collision conditions. Forward Collision AlertF – When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly, the system flashes a visual alert and pulses the Safety Alert SeatF. See Safety Alert Seat.
eAssist Overview (if equipped) A compact electric assist system called eAssist has been integrated with the highly efficient 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission to provide an electric “boost” to help conserve fuel. eAssist includes a small, but powerful, electric motor rated at 15 kilowatts. It replaces the typical alternator found on most engines. eAssist also uses a small, advanced 115-volt lithium-ion battery located in the trunk.
eAssist Features Driver Efficiency Gauge The driver efficiency gauge, located on the instrument cluster, assists you in driving efficiently. To maximize efficiency, attempt to keep the pointer in the solid green zone in the middle of the gauge. The gauge moves down when braking and up when accelerating or driving at high speeds. When driving aggressively, it is less efficient and the gauge will move farther away from center.
Roadside Assistance 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Buick, your vehicle is automatically enrolled in the Buick Roadside Assistance program for 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road.
