Buick LaCrosse: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, there is significant loss in power and engine performance.
2.4L L4 Engine
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode.
Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
3.6L V6 Engine
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on the instrument panel, to indicate the vehicle has entered overheated engine protection operating mode.
The temperature gauge also indicates an overheat condition exists. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
3.6L V6 Engine
If the temperature overheat gauge is
no longer in the overheat zone or an
engine coolant temperature warning
light no longer displays, the vehicle
can be driven. Continue to drive the
vehicl ...
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)
The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid. ...
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Operating
Operating the power windows
1 - Manual up/down
2 - Auto up/down.
All power windows can be operated using the control panel in the driver's door.
The control panels in the other doors only o ...
Outside temperature display
The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of
-40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C).
Type A
Type B
■The outside temperature is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key ...
Changing the Set Speed
You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator peda ...
