Buick LaCrosse: Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Steering in Emergencies
• There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking. • Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing ...Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: • Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. • Steering or Cornering Skid — too much spee ...See also:
Emissions inspection and maintenance programs
In some localities, it may be a legal
requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an ...
Heated windows and mirrors
Heated windows
Use the heated windows to defrost ordemist the windscreen or rear window.
Note: The heated windows operate onlywhen the engine is running.
Heated windscreen
Heated rear window
Heat ...
Precautions against vehicle modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts
to your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere
with pro ...