How to Change the Dashboard Language from English to Chinese in Buick LaCrosse?

[LeMorgan]

First, start the vehicle. You can press the radio config button to enter the vehicle settings and change the language. The dashboard language is synchronized with the vehicle language. Then, locate the "Settings" function on the central control panel and click to enter. In the settings, find the language option (labeled as "language" in the English interface) and click to enter. Select Simplified Chinese (labeled as "Chinese" in the English interface). You can first press the CONFIG setting button on the central control panel and then click confirm. Set the dashboard language to Chinese.

[LeMarley]

I used to drive an older LaCrosse, and changing the language was a breeze. First, locate the row of buttons on the left side of the steering wheel—there's one with a book-like icon. Press it, and the dashboard will pop up a menu. Then, use the arrow key on the right to scroll down and find the 'Settings' option. Inside, there's a 'Language' option; just press the directional button to toggle between English and Chinese. Here’s the key point: When switching, wait for the dashboard to completely black out and reboot—don’t rush to turn off the ignition! Once, I turned off the engine in a hurry, and the system got stuck with a garbled mix of English and Chinese, forcing me to visit the dealership for a reset. The newer models are even simpler with touchscreen settings—just go into the vehicle settings menu to make the change.

[VanHolden]

Just helped my dad adjust the language settings on his 2018 LaCrosse, got it done in two simple steps. After starting the car (don't shift gears), press the menu button (the one with three horizontal lines) on the right-side steering wheel controls. When options appear on the instrument cluster, scroll to 'Settings' and confirm. Use the circular directional pad to locate 'Language' and press enter - you'll immediately see the 'Simplified Chinese' option. Note: Base models without touchscreens require operation via the rotary knob on the wiper control stalk tip. Pro tip: If some function names don't switch to Chinese after language change, turn off the engine and wait 10 minutes for the ECU to fully reboot. The infotainment system responds slowly, so patience is key when modifying settings.

[Theodore]

The Chinese-English switch for the Buick dashboard is actually hidden in the steering wheel shortcut keys. Press and hold the return button with the house icon with your left thumb for three seconds to directly enter the dashboard settings page (button positions may vary slightly depending on the model year). Scroll to the fourth item 'Display Settings' and press OK, the third line is the language option. However, there's a catch: some parallel-imported US-spec cars can't switch even with a Chinese language pack installed due to system file incompatibility. Last week, I helped a friend with this issue and finally activated it using engineering mode. After making changes, it's recommended to hold down the phone button on the steering wheel to restart the car's system, avoiding language desynchronization between the multimedia screen and the dashboard.

[GiannaDella]

Locate the five-way navigation button on the left side of the steering wheel, press and hold it toward your chest for 2 seconds to activate the quick menu. Use the up/down buttons to select the 'gear icon' settings item, then push right to enter the submenu. The handy language switching function is hidden under the second 'Display' section. Note two things: First, models before 2015 may require operation through the central control screen. Second, the navigation voice might remain in English after switching to Chinese - this needs to be activated separately in the voice settings. Choosing the wrong version may cause garbled characters, so confirm you see 'Simplified Chinese' and avoid selecting Traditional Chinese or Pinyin display. The entire process shouldn't exceed three minutes as the vehicle computer has an operation time limit.

[MartinAnn]

The most stable method is to operate via the center console screen: After starting the vehicle, swipe right on the homepage, locate and tap the 'Settings' icon, then select 'Instrument Cluster Display' under 'Vehicle Settings'. However, for older models with unresponsive touchscreens, you need to simultaneously hold the volume and voice buttons on the steering wheel for 5 seconds to force enter the settings. I've tried switching languages while driving, but the system locks the settings interface when the speed exceeds 30 km/h, so it's best to perform this operation while parked. Here's a lesser-known fact: The maximum font size in Chinese mode might be smaller than in English, so elderly users with poor eyesight can increase the font size in advance. If you find the fuel consumption unit changed to L/100km and it feels unfamiliar, you can switch it back to US units in the unit settings.