Limited-slip differential, Selective ride control, 38 driving and operating – Buick 2011 Lacrosse User Manual

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011

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Driving and Operating

StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started.
To assist with directional control
of the vehicle, the system should
always be left on.

StabiliTrak can be turned off
if needed by pressing and
holding

g

until the StabiliTrak

Off light comes on the instrument
panel. For information on turning
TCS off and on, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑36
.

If cruise control is being used when
StabiliTrak activates, the cruise
control automatically disengages.
Press the cruise control button to
reengage when road conditions
allow. See Cruise Control on
page 9‑39
for more information.

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.

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

.

Improved High-Speed Stability

.

Improved Handling Response

.

Better Control of Body Ride
Motions

To switch from TOUR to SPORT
mode, move the shift lever to
the left while the transmission
is in D (Drive).

TOUR: Use for normal city and
highway driving. This setting
provides a smooth, soft ride.

SPORT: Use where road conditions
or personal preference demand
more control. This setting provides
more “feel,” or response to road
conditions through increased
steering effort and suspension
tuning.

The setting can be changed at any
time. Based on road conditions,
steering wheel angle, and vehicle
speed, the system automatically
adjusts to provide the best handling
while providing a smooth ride.
The TOUR and SPORT modes
will feel similar on a smooth road.

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