Owner's Manual
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... symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are 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 HATCHBACK RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS... OR ,\I/, FOG LAMPS =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w, LIGHTER t VENTILATING FAN TEMP b& O I L HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER -Q ANTILOCK BRAKE (a) HORN SPEAKER 12 For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols...
... symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are 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 HATCHBACK RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS... OR ,\I/, FOG LAMPS =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w, LIGHTER t VENTILATING FAN TEMP b& O I L HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER -Q ANTILOCK BRAKE (a) HORN SPEAKER 12 For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols...
Owner's Manual
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... 65 67 71 79 80 81 81 83 84 86 94 99 99 100 shifting ...and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem . . andinformation on your Buick. and what to do if you if everyThing is working properly . 'art 2 FeaturesAndControls Here you can...
... 65 67 71 79 80 81 81 83 84 86 94 99 99 100 shifting ...and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem . . andinformation on your Buick. and what to do if you if everyThing is working properly . 'art 2 FeaturesAndControls Here you can...
Owner's Manual
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What if you get lew brake linings. -- -- .,,,i i ' ' .ti"".: t.,/ + .-,i- 65 Lock all the doors except the driver's. Lock the glove box. During this "breaking-in" guideline every time you have to leave ...-In99 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Then take your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ." But it up and take the door key with you. 0 0 0 Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . But what if you park in a lot where someone will...
What if you get lew brake linings. -- -- .,,,i i ' ' .ti"".: t.,/ + .-,i- 65 Lock all the doors except the driver's. Lock the glove box. During this "breaking-in" guideline every time you have to leave ...-In99 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Then take your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ." But it up and take the door key with you. 0 0 0 Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . But what if you park in a lot where someone will...
Owner's Manual
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...'t move, when you start your engine because your shift lever. See "Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in parking brake firmly set your front wheels. Automatic Transaxle 1 A CAUTION: 1. % It is dangerous to "P" (Park). P (Park) This locks your parking brake and move suddenly. It's the best position to back up. 71 I are parking ona hill, or...
...'t move, when you start your engine because your shift lever. See "Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in parking brake firmly set your front wheels. Automatic Transaxle 1 A CAUTION: 1. % It is dangerous to "P" (Park). P (Park) This locks your parking brake and move suddenly. It's the best position to back up. 71 I are parking ona hill, or...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
... economy. ' When towing a trailer, there.is less shifting so between gears When going down steep mountain roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on. It can damage your transaxle. If the selector lever is put'in deep snow or mud. Use '@" or "D" as much as possible...
... economy. ' When towing a trailer, there.is less shifting so between gears When going down steep mountain roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on. It can damage your transaxle. If the selector lever is put'in deep snow or mud. Use '@" or "D" as much as possible...
Owner's Manual
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..., more than two full pumps, have to replace them, and you could also damage your rear brakes to -Set Parking Brake To release the parking brake: . N T% OC I I To set the parking brake firmly. Driving with the parking brake on can cause your vehicle. 74 You may be needed to set the parking... brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. Pull the brake release lever. If it ever takes more pumps may have the brake system adjusted by your left foot until...
..., more than two full pumps, have to replace them, and you could also damage your rear brakes to -Set Parking Brake To release the parking brake: . N T% OC I I To set the parking brake firmly. Driving with the parking brake on can cause your vehicle. 74 You may be needed to set the parking... brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. Pull the brake release lever. If it ever takes more pumps may have the brake system adjusted by your left foot until...
Owner's Manual
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..." 2r "Towing a Traile-" '- this: Shifting Into 6 6P9 9 (P-k) It can move , when you . 75 Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. That section shows 2. If YOU are on a hill: See "Parking on Hills" in the Index.
..." 2r "Towing a Traile-" '- this: Shifting Into 6 6P9 9 (P-k) It can move , when you . 75 Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. That section shows 2. If YOU are on a hill: See "Parking on Hills" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... down with the ignition key in your hand, your right foot and set the parking brake. 4. Move the shift lever into " P ' (Park) position like this: Hold in " P ' (Park). 76 Move the ignition key to "Lock." 4. 2. Remove the key and take it ...
... down with the ignition key in your hand, your right foot and set the parking brake. 4. Move the shift lever into " P ' (Park) position like this: Hold in " P ' (Park). 76 Move the ignition key to "Lock." 4. 2. Remove the key and take it ...
Owner's Manual
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...'re on the driver's window. You may nave a lock out button. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your be dangerous to disable the power window switches. See "Shifting Into'P' (Park)" in the Index, f If youare parking on a hill, or if...
...'re on the driver's window. You may nave a lock out button. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your be dangerous to disable the power window switches. See "Shifting Into'P' (Park)" in the Index, f If youare parking on a hill, or if...
Owner's Manual
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... where you can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or morewithout keeping your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. 86 Cruise Control can 't drive safely ata steady speed.
... where you can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or morewithout keeping your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. 86 Cruise Control can 't drive safely ata steady speed.
Owner's Manual
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... the switch at a desired speed and then you don't need to reset it. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you apply the brake. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your chosen speed and stay there. So unless you want to go faster, dnn'i You'll go right... at "Resume/Accelerate" longer than halfa second, the vehiclewill keep going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you release the switch or appl the brake. You could be startled and even lose control.
... the switch at a desired speed and then you don't need to reset it. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you apply the brake. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your chosen speed and stay there. So unless you want to go faster, dnn'i You'll go right... at "Resume/Accelerate" longer than halfa second, the vehiclewill keep going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you release the switch or appl the brake. You could be startled and even lose control.
Owner's Manual
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end of Cruise Control. Using Cruise Control on steep hills. 2. Many drivers find this , you want, then release it. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of the lever until you reach the lower speed you 'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 90 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise ...Control 1. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed. To slow down . Push in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second...
end of Cruise Control. Using Cruise Control on steep hills. 2. Many drivers find this , you want, then release it. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of the lever until you reach the lower speed you 'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 90 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise ...Control 1. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed. To slow down . Push in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second...
Owner's Manual
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... memory is erased. 1. Step lightly on the instrument panel. 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...
... memory is erased. 1. Step lightly on the instrument panel. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...'s door. Headlight "On" Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off , and The parking brake is released. The parking lights must be on, for the fog lights to the reduced brightness of the instrument panel. set the parking... the ignition is on top of DRL (if the headlight switch is off until you release the parking brake. 92 Then start the vehicle. To idle your vehicle more visible to . Your DRL work . Don't cover it up. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The ...
...'s door. Headlight "On" Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off , and The parking brake is released. The parking lights must be on, for the fog lights to the reduced brightness of the instrument panel. set the parking... the ignition is on top of DRL (if the headlight switch is off until you release the parking brake. 92 Then start the vehicle. To idle your vehicle more visible to . Your DRL work . Don't cover it up. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The ...
Owner's Manual
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...stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) A If the warning light goes on after your brake system inspected right away. c 1 102 Or, the pedal may take longer tostop. It may go closer to the floor. If the light ... road and stop carefully. If it means you if there's a problem. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. (a)(!) BRAKE This light will be a brake problem. 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...
...stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) A If the warning light goes on after your brake system inspected right away. c 1 102 Or, the pedal may take longer tostop. It may go closer to the floor. If the light ... road and stop carefully. If it means you if there's a problem. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. (a)(!) BRAKE This light will be a brake problem. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... you 're driving, your engine is too hot ! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Then start your anti-lock brake system is also on or comes onwhen you should pull off the road, stop as soon as possible and turn off . It 103 If the ...gage pointer moves intothe red area, your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you have brakes, but needs .service assoon as possible. If the regular brake system warning light is still working but not TEMP means that your vehicle...
... you 're driving, your engine is too hot ! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Then start your anti-lock brake system is also on or comes onwhen you should pull off the road, stop as soon as possible and turn off . It 103 If the ...gage pointer moves intothe red area, your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you have brakes, but needs .service assoon as possible. If the regular brake system warning light is still working but not TEMP means that your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... you have to open a door. Pedestrians can be ready. Rear-end collisions are aboutthe most dangerous time for driving in parked cars to use the brake, but if you do . The most preventable of the lot. That day is a national, tragedy. It's the number one part of accidents....go through street. You never know you 're driving through a shopping centerparking lot where there are careless and make mistakes. It's about to brake or turn suddenly. Be ready to the next section. Watch for their mistakes. Here's a final bit of you will be careless. That leads ...
... you have to open a door. Pedestrians can be ready. Rear-end collisions are aboutthe most dangerous time for driving in parked cars to use the brake, but if you do . The most preventable of the lot. That day is a national, tragedy. It's the number one part of accidents....go through street. You never know you 're driving through a shopping centerparking lot where there are careless and make mistakes. It's about to brake or turn suddenly. Be ready to the next section. Watch for their mistakes. Here's a final bit of you will be careless. That leads ...
Owner's Manual
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... in a person's system can lose control of your vehicle go . driver or passenger is higher for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. Sometimes, as when you 're with driver who has been -drinking -- That means that if anyone who has beendrinking. a Ride...
... in a person's system can lose control of your vehicle go . driver or passenger is higher for brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. Sometimes, as when you 're with driver who has been -drinking -- That means that if anyone who has beendrinking. a Ride...
Owner's Manual
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...acceleration followed by letting your foot and do a lot of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do it 's pavement or gravel); That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesightall play a part... reaction time is about 3/4 of the road (whether it . vary greatly And, of course, actual stopping distances with the surface of a second. Your brakes may not have to bringup your left foot rest lightly on thebrake pedal. It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or...
...acceleration followed by letting your foot and do a lot of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do it 's pavement or gravel); That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesightall play a part... reaction time is about 3/4 of the road (whether it . vary greatly And, of course, actual stopping distances with the surface of a second. Your brakes may not have to bringup your left foot rest lightly on thebrake pedal. It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or...
Owner's Manual
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... momentary motor or clicking noise. might You not be harder to push. "Riding" your brakes can cause th%m to overhed to ii: = SI0 lown. "rid Avoid a'' the brak ...4.L,::z c. : ' ., 3 .I_ Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) If your Buick has this check won't happen until the vehicle goes about4 mph (6 km/h) or until ...you take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be able to avoid an accident.If you have your foot on the brake pedal, this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that they won't work well. If you "ride" your foot off...
... momentary motor or clicking noise. might You not be harder to push. "Riding" your brakes can cause th%m to overhed to ii: = SI0 lown. "rid Avoid a'' the brak ...4.L,::z c. : ' ., 3 .I_ Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) If your Buick has this check won't happen until the vehicle goes about4 mph (6 km/h) or until ...you take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be able to avoid an accident.If you have your foot on the brake pedal, this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that they won't work well. If you "ride" your foot off...
