Buick LaCrosse: Limited-Slip Differential - Ride Control Systems - Driving and Operating - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: Limited-Slip Differential

Vehicles with a limited-slip differential can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel.

It works like a standard differential most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.

    StabiliTrak® System
    The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult ...

    Selective Ride Control
    The vehicle may have a ride control system called Selective Ride Control. The system provides the following performance benefits: • Reduced Impact Harshness • Improved Road Isolation • ...

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    Vacation Storage
    Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower ...

    Timing Belt
    V6 models The timing belt should be replaced according to the Maintenance Minder TM. Replace the timing belt every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you regularly drive your vehicle in any of the ...

    Brake Fluid
    The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir. There are only two ...