Buick LaCrosse: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOLВ® engine coolant mixture. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants and Maintenance Schedule for more information.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
When it is safe to lift the hood:
2.4L L4 Engine
2.4L L4 Engine
A. Engine Cooling Fans (Out
of View)
B. C ...
What to Use
WARNING!
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids can boil before
the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warni ...
See also:
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Avoid placing items over or near the
antenna to prevent blocking cellular
and GPS signal reception. Cellular
reception is required for OnStar to
send remote signals to the vehicle. ...
How the occupant classification
system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the front - passenger seat by means of a weight
sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for c ...
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its ope ...