Buick LaCrosse: Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Steering in Emergencies
• There are some situations when
steering around a problem may
be more effective than braking.
• Holding both sides of the
steering wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much spee ...
See also:
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
The ignition switch has four different
positions.
Notice:
Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break t ...
Remote keyless entry system operations
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed. If all doors, trunk and hood
are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors
are locked.
Also, if ...
Shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example because of a dead battery, the gear
selector must be moved from the P position before the vehicle can be moved3.
1 - Lift away the rubber mat on the f ...
