Buick LaCrosse: General Towing Information - Towing - Driving and Operating - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: General Towing Information

Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle.

Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer.

See the following trailer towing information in this section:

• For information on driving while towing a trailer, see “Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.”.

• For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see “Trailer Towing.”.

• For information on equipment to tow a trailer, see “Towing Equipment.”.

For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle. For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing.

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    Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    WARNING! The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes ...

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    Cornering light function
    The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example. It can only be ...

    Transmission Limp Home Mode
    Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this ...

    Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems
    If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order ...