Owner's Manual
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... 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 of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK ...someof your vehicle. I-1 0 \ 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 BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH OR BEAM ,\I/, FOG LAMPS...
... 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 of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK ...someof your vehicle. I-1 0 \ 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 BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH OR BEAM ,\I/, FOG LAMPS...
Owner's Manual
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... cause other problems. That could cause an enginefire or other damage. TEMP I This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your transaxle. /I\ CAUTION: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If you let your tires spin at high speed when the "TRACTION OFF" warning light is on ...well as the tires. s little B possible. When yor-'-estud bin rheel! In "Problems on the speedometer. See "EngineOverheating" in the Index. I HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOUBADLY! little as When you're stuck,spin the wheels as shown on the Road," this manual shows what to do. Don'tspin...
... cause other problems. That could cause an enginefire or other damage. TEMP I This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your transaxle. /I\ CAUTION: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If you let your tires spin at high speed when the "TRACTION OFF" warning light is on ...well as the tires. s little B possible. When yor-'-estud bin rheel! In "Problems on the speedometer. See "EngineOverheating" in the Index. I HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOUBADLY! little as When you're stuck,spin the wheels as shown on the Road," this manual shows what to do. Don'tspin...
Owner's Manual
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..., the computeris indicating that you have a problem.You should come on the Road," this manual shows what to show you it is working. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ,ENGINESOON If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a gage that your vehicle and... turn off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. That reading meansthe same thing as a check to do. If it stays on, orit comes it does not come on when the ...
..., the computeris indicating that you have a problem.You should come on the Road," this manual shows what to show you it is working. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ,ENGINESOON If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a gage that your vehicle and... turn off the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. That reading meansthe same thing as a check to do. If it stays on, orit comes it does not come on when the ...
Owner's Manual
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... control on the fan, to start. Auto When the system is set for automatic, air will override this part of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside temperature, and time since the enginewas last started. Pushing a LO or HI blower button will come outof the floor outlets for a short time...
... control on the fan, to start. Auto When the system is set for automatic, air will override this part of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside temperature, and time since the enginewas last started. Pushing a LO or HI blower button will come outof the floor outlets for a short time...
Owner's Manual
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... atall. 0 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your engine coolant is correct. Here are some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of burlap bags to help in loosesnow, but may ... good shape forwinter. mix Snow tires can help provide traction. And, if you less traction on ice than regular tires. Be sure your Buick in deep snow, but they may not want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. If you do not expect to travel over ...
... atall. 0 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your engine coolant is correct. Here are some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of burlap bags to help in loosesnow, but may ... good shape forwinter. mix Snow tires can help provide traction. And, if you less traction on ice than regular tires. Be sure your Buick in deep snow, but they may not want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. If you do not expect to travel over ...
Owner's Manual
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... in traffic. If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may also have a coolanttemperature warning gage. Tow a trailer. Turn on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the optional gage cluster, you just open the window as necessary. 3. If you get the overheat warning but see or... you may not be badly burned. Stop after high speed driving. Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your air conditioner. 2. Turn off and get out of the vehicle until it . If Steam ...
... in traffic. If you get the overheat warning with no steam, the problem may also have a coolanttemperature warning gage. Tow a trailer. Turn on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the optional gage cluster, you just open the window as necessary. 3. If you get the overheat warning but see or... you may not be badly burned. Stop after high speed driving. Stay away from the engine ifyou see or hear no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your air conditioner. 2. Turn off and get out of the vehicle until it . If Steam ...
Owner's Manual
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... the hood, here's what you can ten drive. I 4 When you decide it cools down. If you no sign of steam, you 're parked,to see : 0 Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric enginefans 209 Justto be safe, drive slower for two or three minutes while you can drive normally. If the...
... the hood, here's what you can ten drive. I 4 When you decide it cools down. If you no sign of steam, you 're parked,to see : 0 Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric enginefans 209 Justto be safe, drive slower for two or three minutes while you can drive normally. If the...
Owner's Manual
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.... I A ek-bic fan under the k o d - If you couldbe burned. If they aren't, your warranty. c a nstart up even ! Don't touch them. The coolant level should be running . rsL Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be no leak, check to be burned. Get any underhood electric... fan. If the engine isoverheating, both fans should be very hot. That could lose all coolant. If you drive the vehicle. 0 ' e I P Engine damagefrom runningyour engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service.
.... I A ek-bic fan under the k o d - If you couldbe burned. If they aren't, your warranty. c a nstart up even ! Don't touch them. The coolant level should be running . rsL Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be no leak, check to be burned. Get any underhood electric... fan. If the engine isoverheating, both fans should be very hot. That could lose all coolant. If you drive the vehicle. 0 ' e I P Engine damagefrom runningyour engine without coolant isn't covered by your vehicle needs service.
Owner's Manual
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..., heatercore and other or liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Your engine could be dangerous. Us€ the recommended coolant. 'A CAUTION: Q Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could catch fire and you douldn't get too... hot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the properecoolantmix. With plain water or the'wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before ...
..., heatercore and other or liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Your engine could be dangerous. Us€ the recommended coolant. 'A CAUTION: Q Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could catch fire and you douldn't get too... hot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the properecoolantmix. With plain water or the'wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before ...
Owner's Manual
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... tank isor at high speed..Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiatorpressure cap, is directly to coolif you spill coolant on a hot engine. - -- Wait for the cooling system and cap to the radiator, but be burned if you ever have40 radiator pressure..., ifyou turn the pressurecap. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you badly. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 212 Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. You can add the proper coolant mix is hot. They are hot enough. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding-liquidsfrom a hot cooling...
... tank isor at high speed..Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiatorpressure cap, is directly to coolif you spill coolant on a hot engine. - -- Wait for the cooling system and cap to the radiator, but be burned if you ever have40 radiator pressure..., ifyou turn the pressurecap. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you badly. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 212 Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. You can add the proper coolant mix is hot. They are hot enough. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding-liquidsfrom a hot cooling...
Owner's Manual
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the (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear ahiss, wait for thatto stop. pressure cap slowly to the Radiator #, A ' @ I How to Add Coolant to left . 213 A hiss means there is Turn the and upper radiator hose, no longer hot. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap is still some pressure left untilit first stops. I 1.
the (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear ahiss, wait for thatto stop. pressure cap slowly to the Radiator #, A ' @ I How to Add Coolant to left . 213 A hiss means there is Turn the and upper radiator hose, no longer hot. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap is still some pressure left untilit first stops. I 1.
Owner's Manual
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Then keep turning the pressure cap, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 214 2. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to "FULL COLD." 5. E I 3. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but now push down as you turn it. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base of the filler neck. 4. Remove the pressure cap.
Then keep turning the pressure cap, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 214 2. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to "FULL COLD." 5. E I 3. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but now push down as you turn it. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base of the filler neck. 4. Remove the pressure cap.
Owner's Manual
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By this . 7. Thenreplace pressure cap. Start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the propermix through the fillerneck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe engine fans. :.*-. Be sure the arrowson the pressure cap line up like this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level islower, add more of the filler neck. 215 L 1the 8. Bp. 6.
By this . 7. Thenreplace pressure cap. Start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the propermix through the fillerneck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe engine fans. :.*-. Be sure the arrowson the pressure cap line up like this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level islower, add more of the filler neck. 215 L 1the 8. Bp. 6.
Owner's Manual
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... Oil I Before closing the hood, be sure allthe filler caps are on level ground. In order to get fuel. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic rubber. The engineoil dipstick is directly behind the engine fan. Then just pull the hood down...
... Oil I Before closing the hood, be sure allthe filler caps are on level ground. In order to get fuel. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic rubber. The engineoil dipstick is directly behind the engine fan. Then just pull the hood down...
Owner's Manual
Page 245
..., generally less thana pint. The fluid level must be , push the dipstick back in the cross-hatched area. 4. all the way. 0 Engine Coolant 3. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights work as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is not covered... vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should be in the way. If you use . are made especially for your Buick will: 0 0 Give freezing protection downto -34OF (-37OC) . Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRONs-IIE is obtained, push the dipstick back in the ...
..., generally less thana pint. The fluid level must be , push the dipstick back in the cross-hatched area. 4. all the way. 0 Engine Coolant 3. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights work as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is not covered... vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should be in the way. If you use . are made especially for your Buick will: 0 0 Give freezing protection downto -34OF (-37OC) . Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRONs-IIE is obtained, push the dipstick back in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
...IT I i: C I k!, CAUTION: I you or others could be dangerous. Too much waterin the mix can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with any complete coolant change. Use a 5050 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze. parts. Your engine could catch fire and you use these, you ...wouldn't get too hot but you don't need to your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will.Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolantmix. You can treeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other ...
...IT I i: C I k!, CAUTION: I you or others could be dangerous. Too much waterin the mix can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with any complete coolant change. Use a 5050 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze. parts. Your engine could catch fire and you use these, you ...wouldn't get too hot but you don't need to your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will.Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolantmix. You can treeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other ...
Owner's Manual
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...hot enough. A CAUTION: Radiator Pressure Cap I I to blow out and burn you need more coolant, add the proper mix at "FULL COLD,'' or a little higher. With the coolant recovery tank, you replace your engine is recommended. 245 I You can allow steam and scaldlng liquids... engine o damage from overheating. I pressure-rype cap andmust be tightly Tour rar cap ISa 1 3PSI (105 kPa1 Insrawe I To Add Coolant: If you badly. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, -..d it . I . Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- - Be sure ...
...hot enough. A CAUTION: Radiator Pressure Cap I I to blow out and burn you need more coolant, add the proper mix at "FULL COLD,'' or a little higher. With the coolant recovery tank, you replace your engine is recommended. 245 I You can allow steam and scaldlng liquids... engine o damage from overheating. I pressure-rype cap andmust be tightly Tour rar cap ISa 1 3PSI (105 kPa1 Insrawe I To Add Coolant: If you badly. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, -..d it . I . Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- - Be sure ...
Owner's Manual
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.... When adding power steering fli or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled a thermostat by in the Index. Then remove the cap again and look at the "HOT" mark. Power Steering Fluid :i What to Add..., an ACS thermostat is recommended. See "RecommendedFluids and Lubricants" in the engine coolantsystem. The thermostat stops the flow of fluid to determine what kind of coolant through the radiator until the...
.... When adding power steering fli or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled a thermostat by in the Index. Then remove the cap again and look at the "HOT" mark. Power Steering Fluid :i What to Add..., an ACS thermostat is recommended. See "RecommendedFluids and Lubricants" in the engine coolantsystem. The thermostat stops the flow of fluid to determine what kind of coolant through the radiator until the...
Owner's Manual
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..."SG" designation may be shown aloneor in the Index. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- Cooling System Service" -- Keep coolant at theindicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at the proper mixture as needed. 6. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency has determined that the failure to ... points and linkage. 1. General Motors, however, urgesthat all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle. See "Coolant" in the Index. All parts should be replaced and all recommended maintenance services be recorded in Schedule I and Schedule 11. ...
..."SG" designation may be shown aloneor in the Index. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- Cooling System Service" -- Keep coolant at theindicated intervals and the maintenance be performed at the proper mixture as needed. 6. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency has determined that the failure to ... points and linkage. 1. General Motors, however, urgesthat all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle. See "Coolant" in the Index. All parts should be replaced and all recommended maintenance services be recorded in Schedule I and Schedule 11. ...
Owner's Manual
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... should be performed at the intervals specified to perform these underhood checks at Whenever any necessary repairs are in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level moo At Each Fuel Fill (It is important foryou or a service station attendant to help ensure the safety, dependability and... emission control performance of your are vehicle, make sure they the proper ones, as shown are completed once. Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper...
... should be performed at the intervals specified to perform these underhood checks at Whenever any necessary repairs are in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level moo At Each Fuel Fill (It is important foryou or a service station attendant to help ensure the safety, dependability and... emission control performance of your are vehicle, make sure they the proper ones, as shown are completed once. Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper...