Owner's Manual
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...are on some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you will find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 0- Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR ...LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 0- -FI-1 e e BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e@ WINDSHIELD WASHER ( ) 0 4 3 0 CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK...
...are on some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you will find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 0- Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR ...LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 0- -FI-1 e e BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e@ WINDSHIELD WASHER ( ) 0 4 3 0 CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK...
Owner's Manual
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shifting ...and braking . and what to do if you if everyThing is working properly . andinformation on your Buick. Also explained are the instrument ...panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem . . Part 2 includes: Keys ...DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...StartingtheEngine ...ShiftingtheTransaxle ...Windows ...TiltSteeringWheel ...Multi-FunctionLever ...TurnandI, aneChangeSignals ...Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...WindshieldWiper/Washer ...Cruisecontrol ...Mirrors ...Instrumentpanel ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Warning Lights...
shifting ...and braking . and what to do if you if everyThing is working properly . andinformation on your Buick. Also explained are the instrument ...panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem . . Part 2 includes: Keys ...DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...StartingtheEngine ...ShiftingtheTransaxle ...Windows ...TiltSteeringWheel ...Multi-FunctionLever ...TurnandI, aneChangeSignals ...Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...WindshieldWiper/Washer ...Cruisecontrol ...Mirrors ...Instrumentpanel ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... you could also damage your parking brake pedal several times with the parking brake on the rear wheels. You may be needed to -Set Parking Brake To release the parking brake: . Pump-to set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. N T% OC I I To...
... you could also damage your parking brake pedal several times with the parking brake on the rear wheels. You may be needed to -Set Parking Brake To release the parking brake: . Pump-to set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. N T% OC I I To...
Owner's Manual
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You or others could injured. Power Windows (Option) Light pressure on fairly level ground, always set . This will prevent passengers 79 Your vehicle can move suddenly. If you've left the engine running unless ... , the vehicle can roll. You may nave a lock out button. To be sure your vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your parkingbrake and - w e the shift lever to "P" (Park) Follow the proper steps be sureyour vehicle to disable the power window switches. To stop...
You or others could injured. Power Windows (Option) Light pressure on fairly level ground, always set . This will prevent passengers 79 Your vehicle can move suddenly. If you've left the engine running unless ... , the vehicle can roll. You may nave a lock out button. To be sure your vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your parkingbrake and - w e the shift lever to "P" (Park) Follow the proper steps be sureyour vehicle to disable the power window switches. To stop...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. 1. Step lightly on the instrument panel. o Taillights : o Parking Lights 2. It controls these light systems: 0 Headlights ; To Get Out of Cruise Control There are on the brake pedal ;OR Lights The light controls are two ways to "OFF." (The "CRUISE" light will go out.) i i o License Lights I 1 0 Sidemarker Lights Instrument Panel i o Lights Interior Courtesy Lights 91
... Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. 1. Step lightly on the instrument panel. o Taillights : o Parking Lights 2. It controls these light systems: 0 Headlights ; To Get Out of Cruise Control There are on the brake pedal ;OR Lights The light controls are two ways to "OFF." (The "CRUISE" light will go out.) i i o License Lights I 1 0 Sidemarker Lights Instrument Panel i o Lights Interior Courtesy Lights 91
Owner's Manual
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...and the low beams will turn back on. set the parking brake while the ignition is off until you release the parking brake. 92 Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that DRL can make your vehicle with a light sensor on top of DRL (if the headlight switch is ... come on automatically and the low beams will stay off , and The parking brake is released. Your DRL work . The DRL will change to the reduced brightness of the instrument panel. Headlight "On" Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn on ...
...and the low beams will turn back on. set the parking brake while the ignition is off until you release the parking brake. 92 Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that DRL can make your vehicle with a light sensor on top of DRL (if the headlight switch is ... come on automatically and the low beams will stay off , and The parking brake is released. Your DRL work . The DRL will change to the reduced brightness of the instrument panel. Headlight "On" Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 104
... come on can still work and stop carefully. Driving with the brake warning light on then, have it fixed so it stays on after your brake system inspected right away. c 1 102 Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to an...
... come on can still work and stop carefully. Driving with the brake warning light on then, have it fixed so it stays on after your brake system inspected right away. c 1 102 Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to an...
Owner's Manual
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If the regular brake system warning light is also on, see "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will go on unless you start the engine to warn you have brakes, but needs .service assoon as possible. If the gage pointer moves intothe red area, your Buick needs service. Then start your engine ...andit will stay on for three seconds.If the light doesn't come on again while you're driving...
If the regular brake system warning light is also on, see "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will go on unless you start the engine to warn you have brakes, but needs .service assoon as possible. If the gage pointer moves intothe red area, your Buick needs service. Then start your engine ...andit will stay on for three seconds.If the light doesn't come on again while you're driving...
Owner's Manual
Page 141
... average. heavy acceleration followed by letting your foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); Your brakes may not have to bringup your left foot rest lightly on thebrake pedal. First, you nave to decide to cool between your brakes. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of your vehicle and others is a mistake. tire tread...
... average. heavy acceleration followed by letting your foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); Your brakes may not have to bringup your left foot rest lightly on thebrake pedal. First, you nave to decide to cool between your brakes. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of your vehicle and others is a mistake. tire tread...
Owner's Manual
Page 142
... have some power brake assist. When you start your Buick has this check won 't work well. After an ABS stop your vehicle in time to drive away, you will use it may take your brakes. Once the power assist is the ABS system testing itself. And this light on the instrument ...panel will go on the brake pedal, this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that they will eliminate a lot of pedal force to...
... have some power brake assist. When you start your Buick has this check won 't work well. After an ABS stop your vehicle in time to drive away, you will use it may take your brakes. Once the power assist is the ABS system testing itself. And this light on the instrument ...panel will go on the brake pedal, this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that they will eliminate a lot of pedal force to...
Owner's Manual
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You're driving safely. You slam on or flash. Here's what happens with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on the brakes. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and atthe rear wheels. 141 I Here's how anti-lock works. If there's a problem with ABS. A computer sensesthat wheels are slowing down. See "Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light" in front of you. Suddenly an animal jumps out in the Index. Let's say the road is wet.
You're driving safely. You slam on or flash. Here's what happens with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on the brakes. The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and atthe rear wheels. 141 I Here's how anti-lock works. If there's a problem with ABS. A computer sensesthat wheels are slowing down. See "Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light" in front of you. Suddenly an animal jumps out in the Index. Let's say the road is wet.
Owner's Manual
Page 145
..., you can steer andbrake at the same time.However, if you hear the brake wear warning sound, have anti-lock, your brakes. Brake Adjustment Every time you rarely make a moderate brake stop , thenyour brakes might not adjust correctly. to drive with your first reaction -- Your wheels can... braking. At some time,nearly every driver gets into a situation that way, then -- Momentum will adjust properly. A Brake Pedal Travel LAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your steering. may cause abrake or squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly ...
..., you can steer andbrake at the same time.However, if you hear the brake wear warning sound, have anti-lock, your brakes. Brake Adjustment Every time you rarely make a moderate brake stop , thenyour brakes might not adjust correctly. to drive with your first reaction -- Your wheels can... braking. At some time,nearly every driver gets into a situation that way, then -- Momentum will adjust properly. A Brake Pedal Travel LAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your steering. may cause abrake or squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly ...
Owner's Manual
Page 147
...in front of you find a truck stopped in emergencies like these. there isn't room. Your Buick can avoid theseproblems by braking -- Then steeraround the problem, to the left or right depending on the up brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you do it to remove as much speed ... less favorable conditions you have to reduceyour speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you enter the curve, while your wheels. First apply your lights. If you are holding the steering wheel at the road ahead of the reasons driving Steering in time. This is one of you can ...
...in front of you find a truck stopped in emergencies like these. there isn't room. Your Buick can avoid theseproblems by braking -- Then steeraround the problem, to the left or right depending on the up brake or accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you do it to remove as much speed ... less favorable conditions you have to reduceyour speed as quickly straighten the wheel once you enter the curve, while your wheels. First apply your lights. If you are holding the steering wheel at the road ahead of the reasons driving Steering in time. This is one of you can ...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
If other carsare lined up . But take care that your turn a corner on two-lane roads. Even though the brake lights are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to glance overyour shoulder and check the blind spot. In the steering or cornering skid, too ... skid are farenough ahead of the vehicle. In any emergency, don't give up to slip and lose cornering force. Remember to your Buick's three control system.s.In the braking skid your foot off 148 Don't overtake aslowly moving out of Control Let's review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three...
If other carsare lined up . But take care that your turn a corner on two-lane roads. Even though the brake lights are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to glance overyour shoulder and check the blind spot. In the steering or cornering skid, too ... skid are farenough ahead of the vehicle. In any emergency, don't give up to slip and lose cornering force. Remember to your Buick's three control system.s.In the braking skid your foot off 148 Don't overtake aslowly moving out of Control Let's review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
...them. You could suddenly find out the hard way: when you 're going through a large puddle water or a of car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your tires haven't much water can actuallyride on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to pass -- When your tires aren't in...from the inserts. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and may affect your tires that they can build up under your brakes. can cause accidents. signs of streaking or missing areas on the water. You could drive along for some car washes cause problems, too. A...
...them. You could suddenly find out the hard way: when you 're going through a large puddle water or a of car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your tires haven't much water can actuallyride on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to pass -- When your tires aren't in...from the inserts. So much tread or if the pressure in a quick stop and may affect your tires that they can build up under your brakes. can cause accidents. signs of streaking or missing areas on the water. You could drive along for some car washes cause problems, too. A...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
...driving for 20 mph (30 km/h)! Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on thefreeway, make certain you allow a little extra timeand flash your brake lights (inaddition to delay your turn signals flashing, an increasein speed, or moving on a ramp designed for any circumstances, stop and back up. If... you miss your braking before you leave the lane,glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure another vehicle in advance. If you are on a three-lane freeway...
...driving for 20 mph (30 km/h)! Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on thefreeway, make certain you allow a little extra timeand flash your brake lights (inaddition to delay your turn signals flashing, an increasein speed, or moving on a ramp designed for any circumstances, stop and back up. If... you miss your braking before you leave the lane,glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure another vehicle in advance. If you are on a three-lane freeway...
Owner's Manual
Page 175
...20 650 kPa) of experience. During your rig. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , checkthe trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. This lets you do, it does, both brake systems won 't work well, or at the same time. If you can ...turn with the added weight of the trailer so that the lights and any trailer brakes are working . 172 Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it becomes separated from your vehicle has ...
...20 650 kPa) of experience. During your rig. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , checkthe trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment. This lets you do, it does, both brake systems won 't work well, or at the same time. If you can ...turn with the added weight of the trailer so that the lights and any trailer brakes are working . 172 Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it becomes separated from your vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual
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... would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down a long or steep downgrade. Always back up , the trailer lights will also flash, telling other objects. It's important to check occasionally to use your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to a lower gear ... help you signal a turn signal flasher and extra wiring. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. To move the trailerto the right, move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. you don't shift If down, you have a different turn or lane change.Properly hooked up slowly and, if possible, have ...
... would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down a long or steep downgrade. Always back up , the trailer lights will also flash, telling other objects. It's important to check occasionally to use your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to a lower gear ... help you signal a turn signal flasher and extra wiring. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. To move the trailerto the right, move that require heavy braking and sudden turns. you don't shift If down, you have a different turn or lane change.Properly hooked up slowly and, if possible, have ...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
...An electric fan can injure you. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. The terminal is not running and can start up even wheVv engine the is on the same side of the positive (+) terminal on each battery. Your Buick has a remote positive (+)jump starting terminal. 1 ...the batteries. And it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on your radio! Set the parking brake firmly oneach vehicle. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap. 181 Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any...
...An electric fan can injure you. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. The terminal is not running and can start up even wheVv engine the is on the same side of the positive (+) terminal on each battery. Your Buick has a remote positive (+)jump starting terminal. 1 ...the batteries. And it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on your radio! Set the parking brake firmly oneach vehicle. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap. 181 Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any...
Owner's Manual
Page 259
... spare fuses and a fuse puller are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. This fuse panel is of the correct value. HVAC Brake Lights; ABS Lamp Driver Instrument Panel. Console, Switch Lights Blower Motor Turn Signals Not Used ABS Control Module Not Used Not Used Not Used 2. 10 15 15 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ...25 10 1s 15 10. 20 15 10 11. 12. Lighted Inside Rearview Mirror; DRL Module; Be sure to use its fuse, if it as soon as you can "borrow" one of the value you need...
... spare fuses and a fuse puller are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. This fuse panel is of the correct value. HVAC Brake Lights; ABS Lamp Driver Instrument Panel. Console, Switch Lights Blower Motor Turn Signals Not Used ABS Control Module Not Used Not Used Not Used 2. 10 15 15 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ...25 10 1s 15 10. 20 15 10 11. 12. Lighted Inside Rearview Mirror; DRL Module; Be sure to use its fuse, if it as soon as you can "borrow" one of the value you need...