Buick LaCrosse: Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
• Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
• Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
• Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills.
WARNING!
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
WARNING!
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down
and they could get so hot that
they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or
even none going down a hill. You
could crash. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle in
gear when going downhill.
• Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
• Be alert on top of hills, something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident).
• Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
• Keep the v ...
Winter Driving
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See also:
Manual air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted to individual
needs.
Press the button repeatedly to
select a
program:
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Upper body region and footwell.
▷ Footwel ...
Except 2.5 L turbo models
Your vehicle is equipped with “all season tires” which are designed to provide
an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be pos ...
Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is
set.
Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The smart key ...