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.

    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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    Operating tips
    -When the shift selector is shifted to the R (Reverse) position, the display screen automatically changes to the RearView Monitor mode. However, the radio can be heard. - It may take some time un ...

    Power steering fluid
    The fluid level should be checked using the HOT MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the power st ...

    Filling the Tank
    WARNING! Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off t ...