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:
Using the Re-dial Command
1. Press
.
► For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.
► For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. Aft ...
Safety Locks
Safety Locks
Press o to activate the safety
locks on the rear doors. The
LED (A) comes on when activated.
The rear door power windows are
also disabled.
Press o again to deactivate the
...
How does the air bag system operate
• Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or START position.
• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side ...
