Buick LaCrosse: Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
WARNING!
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it
could overheat and even catch
fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park).
Shifting Into Park
WARNING!
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine
runni ...
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight of
the vehicle puts too much force on
the parking pawl in the
transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is ...
See also:
Wipe Parking
If the ignition is turned to LOCK/OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2,
or , they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to before the driver door
is opened, or within ...
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle.
The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rati ...
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed, consider each of the following
points:
■ The engine will not start even though the starter motor
o ...
