Buick LaCrosse: Maintenance when Trailer Towing - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: Maintenance when Trailer Towing

The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. Inspect these before and during the trip.

Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.

    Leaving After Parking on a Hill
    1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: 1.1. Start the engine. 1.2. Shift into a gear. 1.3. Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is ...

    Engine Cooling when Trailer Towing
    The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating. ...

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    Tires and wheels
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    Digital Speedometer
    The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset. ...

    Lights
    Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions Check Left Corne ...