Buick LaCrosse: Using Cruise Control on Hills - Cruise Control - Driving and Operating - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: Using Cruise Control on Hills

How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle's speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain the vehicle's speed. When the brakes are applied the cruise control shuts off.

    Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
    Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise control speed. ...

    Ending Cruise Control
    There are three ways to end cruise control: • To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the indicator light will not be lit. • Press ...

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    Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work
    The remote start will not operate if: • The key is in the ignition (key access) or the ignition is in any position other than OFF (keyless access). • The transmitter is in the vehicle (k ...

    When using the compact spare tire
    As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Al ...

    Transporting Passengers
    NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. †...