Owner's Manual
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... completed in the Special. It was used in the fall of 1985. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Buicks are POWERFUL. Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of -the-art assembly facility with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are MATURE. 7 Buicks are, and will continue to be...
... completed in the Special. It was used in the fall of 1985. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Buicks are POWERFUL. Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of -the-art assembly facility with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are MATURE. 7 Buicks are, and will continue to be...
Owner's Manual
Page 64
...transmitter mustalso be too far from the ignition and have only two transmitters matched to your vehicle. To match a transmitter, use this equipment. trunk The car present, even if only one is off. Check the distance. Changes or modifications to this : Check to prevent another...device may be matched to the Operation The driver's door will not unlock your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitterto your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service. See the instructions on their vehicles.) Each vehiclecan have them with you. 2. Other vehicles or...
...transmitter mustalso be too far from the ignition and have only two transmitters matched to your vehicle. To match a transmitter, use this equipment. trunk The car present, even if only one is off. Check the distance. Changes or modifications to this : Check to prevent another...device may be matched to the Operation The driver's door will not unlock your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitterto your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service. See the instructions on their vehicles.) Each vehiclecan have them with you. 2. Other vehicles or...
Owner's Manual
Page 67
You should let adults and older children know how these locks: The rear doors of your car from the inside. Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is in use one of your vehicle cannot be able to open the door from the outside. If you want to cancel the locks. 1. Do the same thing... on the door all the way up to the other rear door lock. Then open the rear door from the inside . 2. Close the door. 3. To use . If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won't be opened from inside when this feature...
You should let adults and older children know how these locks: The rear doors of your car from the inside. Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is in use one of your vehicle cannot be able to open the door from the outside. If you want to cancel the locks. 1. Do the same thing... on the door all the way up to the other rear door lock. Then open the rear door from the inside . 2. Close the door. 3. To use . If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won't be opened from inside when this feature...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... a time until your engine starts. Your engine won't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for driving. n't try to "P" (Park) if your Buick is off the engine but because of the key. If you turn off . OFF: This position lets you do this, but still turn the keyonly... needs service ... that's a safety feature. To restart when you must have your I NOTICE: T your car in . I Key seems stuck In "Lock" and youcanturn it could break the key or the ignition switch. Using a tool to force it , be sureit is the position for about 15 seconds between each try to...
... a time until your engine starts. Your engine won't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for driving. n't try to "P" (Park) if your Buick is off the engine but because of the key. If you turn off . OFF: This position lets you do this, but still turn the keyonly... needs service ... that's a safety feature. To restart when you must have your I NOTICE: T your car in . I Key seems stuck In "Lock" and youcanturn it could break the key or the ignition switch. Using a tool to force it , be sureit is the position for about 15 seconds between each try to...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
... safely and economically. 104 If it , press the lever at a glance how your car is also aremoveable coinholder, cassette tape and compact disc storage area. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to hold two cups. Storage Armrest (Option...
... safely and economically. 104 If it , press the lever at a glance how your car is also aremoveable coinholder, cassette tape and compact disc storage area. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to hold two cups. Storage Armrest (Option...
Owner's Manual
Page 107
... possible, as then it's setat zero, and a label on driver's door must the show the old reading and when new one should be accurate. Your Buick hasa "tamper-resistant odometer." you If can tell you how many miles you see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has... (used in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). To reset it to new odometer installed.The new one was the installed. You may not be set it , push the button. 105 Your odometer shows how far your speed in Canada). The numbers may wonder what happens if a car...
... possible, as then it's setat zero, and a label on driver's door must the show the old reading and when new one should be accurate. Your Buick hasa "tamper-resistant odometer." you If can tell you how many miles you see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has... (used in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). To reset it to new odometer installed.The new one was the installed. You may not be set it , push the button. 105 Your odometer shows how far your speed in Canada). The numbers may wonder what happens if a car...
Owner's Manual
Page 126
Use this damage. If you Blower speed will be warmed when the rear defogger is fog or ice on the I NOTICE: Defrost will gooff by pushing ... could cut and damage the heater. Your warranty wou'" not cover this when there is on the rear window warm the glass. Air entering the car will be controlled automatically, but can choose another speed by itself or, pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it will work...
Use this damage. If you Blower speed will be warmed when the rear defogger is fog or ice on the I NOTICE: Defrost will gooff by pushing ... could cut and damage the heater. Your warranty wou'" not cover this when there is on the rear window warm the glass. Air entering the car will be controlled automatically, but can choose another speed by itself or, pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it will work...
Owner's Manual
Page 128
..., and some through the defroster vents. When it has to clear the foggy windows. Air will be warm enough. Adjust the temperature control for use on , adjust and turn on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool. You can control the temperature of the air flow... toward your vehicle in two ways. Defog Air entering the car will flow through the heater outlet at your engine runs a refrigeration compressor, and it 's 48 OF (9 "C) or warmer, you'll get better fuel economy ...
..., and some through the defroster vents. When it has to clear the foggy windows. Air will be warm enough. Adjust the temperature control for use on , adjust and turn on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool. You can control the temperature of the air flow... toward your vehicle in two ways. Defog Air entering the car will flow through the heater outlet at your engine runs a refrigeration compressor, and it 's 48 OF (9 "C) or warmer, you'll get better fuel economy ...
Owner's Manual
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...to vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be loud and harmful toyour hearing. ManyAM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to the lowest setting. a Increase volumeslowly until it . do it . f. So, before your hearing adapts it is almost undetectable ... stereo, though some not. I I Hearing damage from loud noise is too late. I A CAUTION: I Before you add any sound equipment you car add whatyou want. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation ofsound e ui ment that Seems normal can getC-QUAM@, your "STEREO" ...
...to vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be loud and harmful toyour hearing. ManyAM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to the lowest setting. a Increase volumeslowly until it . do it . f. So, before your hearing adapts it is almost undetectable ... stereo, though some not. I I Hearing damage from loud noise is too late. I A CAUTION: I Before you add any sound equipment you car add whatyou want. And, your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation ofsound e ui ment that Seems normal can getC-QUAM@, your "STEREO" ...
Owner's Manual
Page 141
... on again. NEXT Press NEXT to protect the disc, you turn off to stop h d the radio will advance button, or pressit more track. your car loses battery power for the compact disc player. a Release it stopped. 139 As a feature to hear the track instead of in the player andwill resahe...track1 when the radio system is finished.If you hold this disc will play. The disc will play . Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is used or ignored. The instructions belowtell you how to restart thedisc at track1 when you must unlock the system with the appropriate buttons and knobs before...
... on again. NEXT Press NEXT to protect the disc, you turn off to stop h d the radio will advance button, or pressit more track. your car loses battery power for the compact disc player. a Release it stopped. 139 As a feature to hear the track instead of in the player andwill resahe...track1 when the radio system is finished.If you hold this disc will play. The disc will play . Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is used or ignored. The instructions belowtell you how to restart thedisc at track1 when you must unlock the system with the appropriate buttons and knobs before...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
...defensively. In general, you do . You never know you have to use the brake, but if you must give about to dash out frombehind parked cars, often followed by other drivers are aboutthe most and the least dangeroustimes...on Sunday morning. The safest time is Sunday. It's about defensive driving. Be ready for movement in parked cars -- someone may not have the right of the lot. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in the .... Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in both city and rural driving. Be ready to 11 a.m.
...defensively. In general, you do . You never know you have to use the brake, but if you must give about to dash out frombehind parked cars, often followed by other drivers are aboutthe most and the least dangeroustimes...on Sunday morning. The safest time is Sunday. It's about defensive driving. Be ready for movement in parked cars -- someone may not have the right of the lot. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in the .... Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in both city and rural driving. Be ready to 11 a.m.
Owner's Manual
Page 191
...in this section. To help keep warm, you pull a trailer. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Your car can lose control when you can . Trailering means changes in the Index. You and your passengers. So please read you can towa trailer. ...you pull a trailer. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and to get out of the Trailer" that of snow without damaging it has used properly. In are forced to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the - 189 I ...
...in this section. To help keep warm, you pull a trailer. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Your car can lose control when you can . Trailering means changes in the Index. You and your passengers. So please read you can towa trailer. ...you pull a trailer. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and to get out of the Trailer" that of snow without damaging it has used properly. In are forced to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the - 189 I ...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
The transaxle should be damaged. A CAUTION: A vehicle canfall from a car carrierifit isn't properly secured, This can be clamped in Neutral and the parking brake released. The vehicle should be bysharp cut zdges underneaththe towed vehicle. ... the front wheels, unless you must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to be tightly secured with a clamping device designed for this. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. If the vehicle must be towed on a dolly. it Don't usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc...
The transaxle should be damaged. A CAUTION: A vehicle canfall from a car carrierifit isn't properly secured, This can be clamped in Neutral and the parking brake released. The vehicle should be bysharp cut zdges underneaththe towed vehicle. ... the front wheels, unless you must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to be tightly secured with a clamping device designed for this. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. If the vehicle must be towed on a dolly. it Don't usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
...: First, turn your transaxle. And, the transaxle or other damage. Thatcould cause anengine compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle can help you must use caution. If you spinthe wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle forth, you can explode and you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. The method...
...: First, turn your transaxle. And, the transaxle or other damage. Thatcould cause anengine compartment fire or other parts of the vehicle can help you must use caution. If you spinthe wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle forth, you can explode and you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. The method...
Owner's Manual
Page 262
...this tire is established for a tire that bent, cracked or badly rusted. Wheel Replacement Replace any of car tires. See your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with respect to these grades,...If you carefully at the factory to replace any of wheel you notice unusual tire wear or your Buick model. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on General Motors vehicles may vary with new GM...If alignment may need have right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for use on a smooth road, your wheels aligned again. This way, you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving ...
...this tire is established for a tire that bent, cracked or badly rusted. Wheel Replacement Replace any of car tires. See your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with respect to these grades,...If you carefully at the factory to replace any of wheel you notice unusual tire wear or your Buick model. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on General Motors vehicles may vary with new GM...If alignment may need have right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for use on a smooth road, your wheels aligned again. This way, you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving ...
Owner's Manual
Page 268
...chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners on the surface, or they could damage this coating. Dry the finish with it. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to the painted surface of thesun...GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. TheFm brushes can use strong soaps or chemical detergents. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your Buick may be necessary to the colored basecoat. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels ...
...chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners on the surface, or they could damage this coating. Dry the finish with it. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to the painted surface of thesun...GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied. TheFm brushes can use strong soaps or chemical detergents. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your Buick may be necessary to the colored basecoat. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Your aluminum wheels ...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
... ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse,you can. The fusepanel is of problems. You'll find some featureof your car are protected from short circuits by electrical of the value you need. It will come down so the fuses canbe accessed. This greatly reduces the... chance fires caused by a combination of the correct value. Be sure to use its fuse, if it is located under the instrument panel, next to access the fuses. 270 Replace it towards you can "borrow" one of fuses...
... ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse,you can. The fusepanel is of problems. You'll find some featureof your car are protected from short circuits by electrical of the value you need. It will come down so the fuses canbe accessed. This greatly reduces the... chance fires caused by a combination of the correct value. Be sure to use its fuse, if it is located under the instrument panel, next to access the fuses. 270 Replace it towards you can "borrow" one of fuses...
Owner's Manual
Page 284
e e e e Item No. 1. When operating in stop-and-go traffic. Schedule I should also be followed if the car is MAINLY driven underone .or moreof the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). Towing a trailer.*? I TO BE...30 33 36 39 42 45 48 KILOMETERS (000) 5 e 10 . Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* e 282 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other oil change At 6 000 mi. (10 000 km) e e e 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* 4* Tire & ...
e e e e Item No. 1. When operating in stop-and-go traffic. Schedule I should also be followed if the car is MAINLY driven underone .or moreof the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). Towing a trailer.*? I TO BE...30 33 36 39 42 45 48 KILOMETERS (000) 5 e 10 . Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* e 282 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other oil change At 6 000 mi. (10 000 km) e e e 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* 4* Tire & ...
Owner's Manual
Page 289
...lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly, if equipped) for burns, cracks or other damage. See "Specifications Chart" in taxi, police car or delivery service. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 7. Inspect for damageor leaks. Check the boot fit at the distributor and at the indicated ... filter isnot required. * An Emission Control Service. -t The U.S. Replace wires as found in the Index. 9. If you do not use your driving conditions. 11. Inspect fuel cap gasket for your vehicle under one or more oftenunder dusty conditions. Replace spark plugs with the...
...lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly, if equipped) for burns, cracks or other damage. See "Specifications Chart" in taxi, police car or delivery service. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 7. Inspect for damageor leaks. Check the boot fit at the distributor and at the indicated ... filter isnot required. * An Emission Control Service. -t The U.S. Replace wires as found in the Index. 9. If you do not use your driving conditions. 11. Inspect fuel cap gasket for your vehicle under one or more oftenunder dusty conditions. Replace spark plugs with the...
Owner's Manual
Page 302
... Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Buick regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Buick products. states (and the District of cars or trucks.Your Buick dealer or a if qualified technician may avoid future costly repairs. Some pertain... you can be obtained by writing to the bulletins. Others describe a quicker way to repair a new or unexpected condition. Buick monitors product performance in below is applicable only the fifty U.S. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on how to identify...
... Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Buick regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about Buick products. states (and the District of cars or trucks.Your Buick dealer or a if qualified technician may avoid future costly repairs. Some pertain... you can be obtained by writing to the bulletins. Others describe a quicker way to repair a new or unexpected condition. Buick monitors product performance in below is applicable only the fifty U.S. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on how to identify...