How to Turn on the Fog Lights on a Buick LaCrosse?
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Steps to turn on the fog lights on the LaCrosse: 1. There is a light rotary switch on the left side of the steering wheel. Rotate the middle two buttons of the switch—the upper one is the front fog light switch, and the lower one is the rear fog light switch. 2. The prerequisite for turning on the fog lights is to activate the vehicle's lights, i.e., the small lights of the vehicle. Steps to remove the fog lights: 1. Take out a flathead screwdriver. First, pry from the back of the fog light grille to release the clips inside. This will widen the gap on the front side. Then, use the flathead screwdriver to gradually pry the clips securing the grille to the front bumper. Once all clips are released, the fog light grille can be removed. Be careful to pry slowly and gently to avoid breaking the plastic clips. 2. You will see the fog light fixed to the front bumper. Upon observation, you'll notice that the fog light is secured by two screws. Remove these screws and keep them safe for reinstallation. 3. After removing the screws, the two claws of the fog light are inserted into the clip holes on the front bumper. Hold the side where the screws were removed and gently pull upward to detach the left front fog light.
I have experience with turning on the Buick LaCrosse's fog lights. After getting in the car, don't rush to turn on the lights—make sure the ignition switch is in the running position first. See that control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel? There's a rotatable ring on it. First, twist it to the parking light or headlight position—you might hear a slight click. Then, on the same stalk, look for the knob ring with the wavy fog pattern. Rotating it clockwise to the first stop turns on the front fog lights, and turning it all the way activates the rear fog lights. A green front fog light icon or a yellow rear fog light indicator will light up in the middle of the instrument cluster. Remember to turn them on early in rainy weather—they're especially useful for highway fog patches. But don't use them on clear days, or the strong light will dazzle drivers behind you. Practice a few times, and it'll become second nature.
My LaCrosse has been with me for five years, and I remember fumbling around the first time I tried to turn on the fog lights. The specific steps are: rotate the end knob on the left steering column lever to the headlight-on position (not the auto headlight setting). Then, look for a rotatable ring with a fog light symbol in the middle of the lever—if present, give it a gentle twist until you hear a click. A green indicator on the dashboard means the front fog lights are on. During rainy days, I pay extra attention to road reflections and activate the fog lights when visibility drops below 100 meters. Note that rear fog lights work well on highways but are best avoided in urban areas. It’s essential to check the actual lighting effect after each activation.
