Buick LaCrosse: Following Distance - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer.

This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.

    Towing with a Stability Control System
    When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer, which mainly occurs during cornering. This is nor ...

    Passing
    More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is longer, it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. ...

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    127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
    ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter ❑ Inspect vacuum hose ❑ Replace engine oil and filter (127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months) ...

    Function
    The driver sees what is behind the vehicle and if a person or animal should suddenly appear from the side. PAC is mounted on the rear of the trunk lid, near the opening handle. The camera has bu ...

    Radial-ply tires
    Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction, and are selected to comple ...