Buick LaCrosse: Engine Compartment Overview - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: Engine Compartment Overview

2.4L L4 Engine
2.4L L4 Engine

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.

B. Engine Cover.

C. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System.

D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.

E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil.

F. High Voltage Cable (Orange Color).

G. Transmission Fluid Cap. See Automatic Transmission Fluid.

H. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes.

I. Battery (Under Cover). See Battery.

J. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant.

K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.

L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.

3.6L V6 Engine
3.6L V6 Engine

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.

B. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) or Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine).

C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.

D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.

E. Engine Cover.

F. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid.

G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brakes.

H. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant.

I. Battery Cover. See Battery.

J. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.

K. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.

    Hood
    To open the hood: 1. Pull the interior hood release handle located to the left of the steering column below the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary ...

    Engine Oil
    To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: • Always use ...

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    Grocery hooks
    The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and can be used to hang a standard size plastic grocery bag. CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 20 lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook. ...

    Drive belts
    Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary. Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper tension and adjusted as neces ...

    Charging System Indicator
    Charging System Indicator If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. Immediately turn off all electrical accessories ...