Buick LaCrosse: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING!
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
• To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
• To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
• The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P ( ...
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See Maintenance Schedule for more information.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. ...
See also:
Meters and gauges
Meters and gauges
1. Tachometer.
2. Speedometer.
3. Warning/indicator lights.
4. Fuel gauge.
5. Odometer/twin trip odometer.
6. Trip odometer change button.
7. Engine coolant temperatur ...
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and
ball joints for deterioration, cracks, ...
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
WARNING:
Make sure that the parking brake isapplied before you release the lever.
Note: Do not press the release buttonwhen you apply the parking brake.
1. Press the bra ...
