Buick LaCrosse: Engine Heater
The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above −18°C (0°F).
eAssist Automatic Engine Start/Stop
WARNING!
Exiting the vehicle, without first
shifting into P (Park), may cause
the vehicle to move, you or others
may be injured. Because the
vehicle has the automatic engine
start/stop feat ...
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
3.6L V6 Engine
The electrical cord is located on
the driver side of the engine
compartment, between the
fender and ...
See also:
Instrument panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the
engine compartment fuse pane ...
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved
de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...
Shift position purpose
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible gea ...
