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...Q 4 FASTEN BELTS SEAT POWER WINDOW e9 Pf RADIO VOLUME > /y LIGHTS a 33 wlNDsHIELDw DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE LIGHTER...original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These...your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS These symbols are some of the symbols you will find on someof your vehicle....
...Q 4 FASTEN BELTS SEAT POWER WINDOW e9 Pf RADIO VOLUME > /y LIGHTS a 33 wlNDsHIELDw DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE LIGHTER...original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These...your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS These symbols are some of the symbols you will find on someof your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... to do if you if everything is working properly . shifting and braking. Part 2 Features & Controls I L- and information on your Buick. Part 2 includes: 58 Keys ...DoorLocks ...59 NewVehicleBreak-In ...68... StartingtheEngine ...70 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...73 Windows ...82 Tilt Steering Wheel ...84 Multi-Function Lever ...85 TunrandLaneChangeSignals ...85 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...87 Windshield Wipermasher ...87 CruiseControl ...89 Instrumentpanel ...104 Speedometer and Odometer ...105 Warning Lights...
... to do if you if everything is working properly . shifting and braking. Part 2 Features & Controls I L- and information on your Buick. Part 2 includes: 58 Keys ...DoorLocks ...59 NewVehicleBreak-In ...68... StartingtheEngine ...70 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...73 Windows ...82 Tilt Steering Wheel ...84 Multi-Function Lever ...85 TunrandLaneChangeSignals ...85 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...87 Windshield Wipermasher ...87 CruiseControl ...89 Instrumentpanel ...104 Speedometer and Odometer ...105 Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... into "P'' Park to holdyour vehicle in position on . 76 NOTICE: If your transaxle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on a hill. Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. Push down with your left foot. This might happen if you stop when going uphill, don...
... into "P'' Park to holdyour vehicle in position on . 76 NOTICE: If your transaxle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on a hill. Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. Push down with your left foot. This might happen if you stop when going uphill, don...
Owner's Manual
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... recycle the ignition. That section shows what to do first to turn your front wheels. Driving witht rear brakes to drive more than 50 feet with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on a hill: See "Parkingon Hills" in the Index. If you are towing a trailer and are on and a chime ...sounds until you are parking on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Pull the brake release lever. That section shows ...
... recycle the ignition. That section shows what to do first to turn your front wheels. Driving witht rear brakes to drive more than 50 feet with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on a hill: See "Parkingon Hills" in the Index. If you are towing a trailer and are on and a chime ...sounds until you are parking on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Pull the brake release lever. That section shows ...
Owner's Manual
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... a second. 3. Take your Cruise Control a desired speed at the end of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control.But you can "ON" to reset it . (The "CRUISE' light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. You'll go right back up to there. 91 Get up your chosen speed and stay to the... speed you applythe brake. 2. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set button at and then you want. Push in the set your foot off the accelerator pedal.
... a second. 3. Take your Cruise Control a desired speed at the end of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control.But you can "ON" to reset it . (The "CRUISE' light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. You'll go right back up to there. 91 Get up your chosen speed and stay to the... speed you applythe brake. 2. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set button at and then you want. Push in the set your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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... you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down to the Cruise Control speed you take your footoff the pedal, your speed. Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed. of Many drivers find this to turn the Cruise Control: off 1. Passing Another Vehicle While ... steepness the of hills. When goingup steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle will work on the brake pedal :OR Using Cruise Control onHills How well your Cruise Control will slow down . When you set earlier. When going downhill,you out Cruise...
... you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down to the Cruise Control speed you take your footoff the pedal, your speed. Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed. of Many drivers find this to turn the Cruise Control: off 1. Passing Another Vehicle While ... steepness the of hills. When goingup steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle will work on the brake pedal :OR Using Cruise Control onHills How well your Cruise Control will slow down . When you set earlier. When going downhill,you out Cruise...
Owner's Manual
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... the indicator nears "E," you try to drive off with the fuel gage. 0 Brake System Warning Light At the gas station, the gas pump shuts before the off , the gage doesn't go on when your Buick has this option, ayellow light near the fuel gage, will go all the way back to "E". 0 0 Your... Buick's hydraulic brake system is low on asyou start the vehicle. For good braking, though, you turn a corner, speed up than half of the...
... the indicator nears "E," you try to drive off with the fuel gage. 0 Brake System Warning Light At the gas station, the gas pump shuts before the off , the gage doesn't go on when your Buick has this option, ayellow light near the fuel gage, will go all the way back to "E". 0 0 Your... Buick's hydraulic brake system is low on asyou start the vehicle. For good braking, though, you turn a corner, speed up than half of the...
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... , have it fixed so it means you 're driving,your Buick needs service. If the light doesn't come on while driving, pull off . Unless the regular brake system warning light is a problem. If the light is still on again while you have abrake problem. If the light is still on , you 're driving, stop as soon...
... , have it fixed so it means you 're driving,your Buick needs service. If the light doesn't come on while driving, pull off . Unless the regular brake system warning light is a problem. If the light is still on again while you have abrake problem. If the light is still on , you 're driving, stop as soon...
Owner's Manual
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... that the system is not working. If the "TRACTION OFF" warning light comes on your Buick needs service. T i warning light may also come until you replace the compact spare with a full-size or if it comes on after you won't have anti-... tire, again when you're driving, your brakes cool down. The warning light will come and stay on on duringthattime. . 0 If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off and the warning light will come onwhenyouaredrivingwithacompactsparetire. The anti-lock brake system warning light may hs come onfor the following reasons: TRACTION...
... that the system is not working. If the "TRACTION OFF" warning light comes on your Buick needs service. T i warning light may also come until you replace the compact spare with a full-size or if it comes on after you won't have anti-... tire, again when you're driving, your brakes cool down. The warning light will come and stay on on duringthattime. . 0 If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off and the warning light will come onwhenyouaredrivingwithacompactsparetire. The anti-lock brake system warning light may hs come onfor the following reasons: TRACTION...
Owner's Manual
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... attention from theroadway. Disabled. Always signal when you may encounter. 153 If time allows, tapthe brake pedal once or twice in advance of information. If necessary, you . The officer's signals govern, nomatter what the traffic lights or other drivers know what you are doing. Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE Your Own Signals...
... attention from theroadway. Disabled. Always signal when you may encounter. 153 If time allows, tapthe brake pedal once or twice in advance of information. If necessary, you . The officer's signals govern, nomatter what the traffic lights or other drivers know what you are doing. Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE Your Own Signals...
Owner's Manual
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... "ride" the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving. "Riding" your brakes can cause them much You would need costly brake replacement much faster if you will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Avoid "riding" the brakes. I out Riding" the brakes wears them to... This is a mistake. heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- If you "ride'' your vehicfein time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes may not have time to avoid an accident. That meansbetter braking and longer brake life. +'- rather than keeping pace with the traffic...
... "ride" the brakes by letting your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal while driving. "Riding" your brakes can cause them much You would need costly brake replacement much faster if you will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Avoid "riding" the brakes. I out Riding" the brakes wears them to... This is a mistake. heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- If you "ride'' your vehicfein time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes may not have time to avoid an accident. That meansbetter braking and longer brake life. +'- rather than keeping pace with the traffic...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel and at the rear wheels. If you . Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has anadvanced electronic braking system that wheels are slowing down . LOCK 160 @ ANTI rn Here's how anti-lock works. Here's what happens with ABS. See "Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light" in front of available tire and road conditions. Let's say...
... wheel and at the rear wheels. If you . Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has anadvanced electronic braking system that wheels are slowing down . LOCK 160 @ ANTI rn Here's how anti-lock works. Here's what happens with ABS. See "Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light" in front of available tire and road conditions. Let's say...
Owner's Manual
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...warning sound means that the system senses is not working , or you accelerate from a stop. The "TRACTION OFF" warning light lets you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). The sound may come and go orbe heard all the time your vehicle is moving(except when you know if.... Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may have your traction control system is about tospin. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. It applies brake pressure to an accident. Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Buick has front discbrakes and rear drum...
...warning sound means that the system senses is not working , or you accelerate from a stop. The "TRACTION OFF" warning light lets you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). The sound may come and go orbe heard all the time your vehicle is moving(except when you know if.... Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle may have your traction control system is about tospin. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. It applies brake pressure to an accident. Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Buick has front discbrakes and rear drum...
Owner's Manual
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...Then a you 're steering through the so the vehicle going in your lights. This is banked, and y.our speed. You can perform very well in emergencies like this requires close attention and a quick decision. Your Buick can avoid these . Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should ... or right depending on the up accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the you can be more effective than braking. Let on the space available, An emergency like It these problemsby braking -- When you come overhill and a find a truck stopped in the same direction. For example, you...
...Then a you 're steering through the so the vehicle going in your lights. This is banked, and y.our speed. You can perform very well in emergencies like this requires close attention and a quick decision. Your Buick can avoid these . Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should ... or right depending on the up accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the you can be more effective than braking. Let on the space available, An emergency like It these problemsby braking -- When you come overhill and a find a truck stopped in the same direction. For example, you...
Owner's Manual
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If you're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. The three types of skids correspond to get...realize the surface is important to slow down and adjust your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by taking reasonable care suited to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.... an acceleration skid are best handled by not "overdriving" those conditions. Even though the brake lights are alwayspossible. 168 0 Try not to slide.
If you're being passed, make it easy for the following driver to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. The three types of skids correspond to get...realize the surface is important to slow down and adjust your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by taking reasonable care suited to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.... an acceleration skid are best handled by not "overdriving" those conditions. Even though the brake lights are alwayspossible. 168 0 Try not to slide.
Owner's Manual
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... you. Don't drink and drive, (See "Drunken Driving'' in a safe place and rest. 0 0 0 0 0 169 Slow down and keep more dangerousthan day driving. Since you can light up only so much road ahead. and slow downwhen you have any doubt. by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by looking at...
... you. Don't drink and drive, (See "Drunken Driving'' in a safe place and rest. 0 0 0 0 0 169 Slow down and keep more dangerousthan day driving. Since you can light up only so much road ahead. and slow downwhen you have any doubt. by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by looking at...
Owner's Manual
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...road. You could lose control the vehicle. You could find out the hard way: when you can actually rideon the water. A CAUTION: I Wet brakes can cause problems, too. The heavier the rain, the harder it comes froma dirty road. Road spray canoften be aware of car wash, apply ...your brake pedal lightly until your tires that they show signs of streaking or missing areas on thewindshield, or when strips of the road, and even people walking....
...road. You could lose control the vehicle. You could find out the hard way: when you can actually rideon the water. A CAUTION: I Wet brakes can cause problems, too. The heavier the rain, the harder it comes froma dirty road. Road spray canoften be aware of car wash, apply ...your brake pedal lightly until your tires that they show signs of streaking or missing areas on thewindshield, or when strips of the road, and even people walking....
Owner's Manual
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... speed, or moving onto the exit ramp. Be prepared to delay your move to all deceleration lanes are long enough -- Unfortunately, not all start braking. Decide when to the proper lane well in addition to serious troubleon a ramp designed for20 mph (30 km/h)! Before changinglanes, check your...the edge of course) and thendo your rearviewmirrors. Look at thelast minute is traffic close behind you, you can allowa little extra time andflash your brake lights (in advance. Then use your isn't "blind" spot. If you are on the through lane, and the left lane the passing lane.
... speed, or moving onto the exit ramp. Be prepared to delay your move to all deceleration lanes are long enough -- Unfortunately, not all start braking. Decide when to the proper lane well in addition to serious troubleon a ramp designed for20 mph (30 km/h)! Before changinglanes, check your...the edge of course) and thendo your rearviewmirrors. Look at thelast minute is traffic close behind you, you can allowa little extra time andflash your brake lights (in advance. Then use your isn't "blind" spot. If you are on the through lane, and the left lane the passing lane.
Owner's Manual
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...and they mustbe its 192 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, and safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). If you don't seal them . And, never allow...instructions for attaching safety chains. Trailer Brakes If your electrical connection at all. Safety Chains You should alwaysattach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safety chains under the to tongue of the trailerso that the lights and any holes in mind that ...
...and they mustbe its 192 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, and safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle (see "Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). If you don't seal them . And, never allow...instructions for attaching safety chains. Trailer Brakes If your electrical connection at all. Safety Chains You should alwaysattach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.Cross the safety chains under the to tongue of the trailerso that the lights and any holes in mind that ...
Owner's Manual
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Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will also flash, telling other objects. When towing a trailer, the green...When you tow a trailer, your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to go much that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Backing Up Hold the bottom of engine and transaxle overheating. It's important to use your instrument... panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on your brakes so much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you start down a longor steep downgrade.If you don't shift...
Properly hooked up, the trailer lights will also flash, telling other objects. When towing a trailer, the green...When you tow a trailer, your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to go much that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Backing Up Hold the bottom of engine and transaxle overheating. It's important to use your instrument... panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on your brakes so much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you start down a longor steep downgrade.If you don't shift...