Owner's Manual
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..., refinanced and moved from thehorse and buggy business.to 1903. Buick engineers developed the Willianz C. (Billy) Durant 4 He knew the Buick as the nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. Marr (left...
..., refinanced and moved from thehorse and buggy business.to 1903. Buick engineers developed the Willianz C. (Billy) Durant 4 He knew the Buick as the nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. Marr (left...
Owner's Manual
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... RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH BEAM 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 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are on some...
... RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH BEAM 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 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 an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are on some...
Owner's Manual
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... down . Your vehicle can be dangerous to won 't move . See "Shifting Into'P' (Park)" in the Index. Power Windows (Option) Light pressure on fairly level ground, always set your vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. This express-down feature is pressed. If you 're pulling... switch makes the window go all the way down as long as the switch is only available on a hill, or if you 've left the engine running unless you have to disable the power window switches.
... down . Your vehicle can be dangerous to won 't move . See "Shifting Into'P' (Park)" in the Index. Power Windows (Option) Light pressure on fairly level ground, always set your vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. This express-down feature is pressed. If you 're pulling... switch makes the window go all the way down as long as the switch is only available on a hill, or if you 've left the engine running unless you have to disable the power window switches.
Owner's Manual
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...gas pump shuts off , the gage doesn't go on . It works only when the engine is in the red band, this light will go all the way back to fill it . e The gage moves a little when you turn... the engine off before the gage reads "F". UNLEADEL, FUEL ONLY Here are driving, or... You should get to do about it . e It takes more -- or less -- When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are four concerns some ownershave had about the fuel gage. For example, the gage...
...gas pump shuts off , the gage doesn't go on . It works only when the engine is in the red band, this light will go all the way back to fill it . e The gage moves a little when you turn... the engine off before the gage reads "F". UNLEADEL, FUEL ONLY Here are driving, or... You should get to do about it . e It takes more -- or less -- When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are four concerns some ownershave had about the fuel gage. For example, the gage...
Owner's Manual
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... on or comes onwhen you're driving, stop your engine coolant has overheated. If the anti-lock brake system warning light ever flashes, your engine is too hot ! Then start your Buick needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It 103 If the gage pointer moves intothe red area, your...
... on or comes onwhen you're driving, stop your engine coolant has overheated. If the anti-lock brake system warning light ever flashes, your engine is too hot ! Then start your Buick needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It 103 If the gage pointer moves intothe red area, your...
Owner's Manual
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...and have some other oil problem. I OIL You can . Engine Oil Pressure Gage Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual shows what to do. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can read your engine oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel.... You could be low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See "Engine Overheating" in...
...and have some other oil problem. I OIL You can . Engine Oil Pressure Gage Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual shows what to do. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can read your engine oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel.... You could be low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See "Engine Overheating" in...
Owner's Manual
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See "Engine Oil" in the Index. If you should check your engine can be burned. Low Oil Warning Light Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. problems can becomeso hot that it catches fire. Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicle serviced. &I LO 1 L When the "LOW OIL" light comes on you do, your engine oil level and add engine oil. You or others could be cost 105
See "Engine Oil" in the Index. If you should check your engine can be burned. Low Oil Warning Light Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. problems can becomeso hot that it catches fire. Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicle serviced. &I LO 1 L When the "LOW OIL" light comes on you do, your engine oil level and add engine oil. You or others could be cost 105
Owner's Manual
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The normal range is an engine or electrical problem. VOLTS 106 CHECK GAGES . If the "TEMP," "OIL" or "VOLTS" gages read properly, there may still be an electrical problem which should be checked by your Buick dealer checkthe electrical system. ., Check Gages Light The "CHECK GAGES" light indicates that there is 11 to 15 volts. Volts Gage The "VOLTS" gage shows voltage in either red range, have your Buick dealer. If the gage reading stays in the electrical system.
The normal range is an engine or electrical problem. VOLTS 106 CHECK GAGES . If the "TEMP," "OIL" or "VOLTS" gages read properly, there may still be an electrical problem which should be checked by your Buick dealer checkthe electrical system. ., Check Gages Light The "CHECK GAGES" light indicates that there is 11 to 15 volts. Volts Gage The "VOLTS" gage shows voltage in either red range, have your Buick dealer. If the gage reading stays in the electrical system.
Owner's Manual
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...when the ignition is on while you are driving, the computeris indicating that you it comes on , but the engine is working. You should come on at all, have a problem. If it stays on, or it is...repairs not covered by yo warranty. I I lead to show you have itfixed right away. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep drivln after a while the em-ission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy...I A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your engine may not run as smoothly.
...when the ignition is on while you are driving, the computeris indicating that you it comes on , but the engine is working. You should come on at all, have a problem. If it stays on, or it is...repairs not covered by yo warranty. I I lead to show you have itfixed right away. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep drivln after a while the em-ission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy...I A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should take your engine may not run as smoothly.
Owner's Manual
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... precautions by adjusting the volume control onyour radio to use C-QUAM@ produce stereo, though some do it . adapt to higher volumes of your "STEREO" light will come on when you can, it's very importan to your dealer and be sure you c I add what you want. AM Stereo This means ...your Delcoa system can be loud and harmful to do not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of so that seems normal can get C-QUAM@,your vehicle's engine, Delco@ radio orother systems, and even damage them. So, before your vehicle like a tape player, radio, mobile CB telephone or two-way radio be...
... precautions by adjusting the volume control onyour radio to use C-QUAM@ produce stereo, though some do it . adapt to higher volumes of your "STEREO" light will come on when you can, it's very importan to your dealer and be sure you c I add what you want. AM Stereo This means ...your Delcoa system can be loud and harmful to do not. (C-QUAM@is a registered trademark of so that seems normal can get C-QUAM@,your vehicle's engine, Delco@ radio orother systems, and even damage them. So, before your vehicle like a tape player, radio, mobile CB telephone or two-way radio be...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may even noticethat your brake pedal moves a little while this light on the instrument panel will go on the brake pedal, this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will get harder to avoid an accident.If you "ride" your ... cause th%m to overhed to the point that they will help prevent skidding. .- .. And you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. 0 If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes, they won't work well. I If you keep pace with the traffic and...
...your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may even noticethat your brake pedal moves a little while this light on the instrument panel will go on the brake pedal, this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will get harder to avoid an accident.If you "ride" your ... cause th%m to overhed to the point that they will help prevent skidding. .- .. And you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. 0 If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes, they won't work well. I If you keep pace with the traffic and...
Owner's Manual
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... happen to you get sleepy, pull off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Keep your vehicle can happen. 0 0 As in bright light. Glare can help you do not have . But don't wear sunglasses at wheel? Or is it can leave the road in less than a second, andyou...power you have controlled access, you sleepy. Scan the road ahead and to time. For safety, treat drowsiness on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of awareness, or whatever. the Call it does, your eyes moving. If it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the ...
... happen to you get sleepy, pull off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. Keep your vehicle can happen. 0 0 As in bright light. Glare can help you do not have . But don't wear sunglasses at wheel? Or is it can leave the road in less than a second, andyou...power you have controlled access, you sleepy. Scan the road ahead and to time. For safety, treat drowsiness on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of awareness, or whatever. the Call it does, your eyes moving. If it highway hypnosis, lack of the wind against the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle ahead as you need to a lower gear before you start down , you might have to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. Always back up , the trailer lights will also flash, telling other objects. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to , a lower gear). If you are burned out...
... the vehicle ahead as you need to a lower gear before you start down , you might have to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. Always back up , the trailer lights will also flash, telling other objects. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to , a lower gear). If you are burned out...
Owner's Manual
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The terminal is not running and can injure you. I IA CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even wheVv engine the is on each battery. Turn off the ignition on your radio! And it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Find the positive... an automatic transaxle in "P" (Park) or a manual transaxle in "N" (Neutral). 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your Buick has a remote positive (+)jump starting terminal. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap. 181 This will avoid sparks...
The terminal is not running and can injure you. I IA CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even wheVv engine the is on each battery. Turn off the ignition on your radio! And it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Find the positive... an automatic transaxle in "P" (Park) or a manual transaxle in "N" (Neutral). 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your Buick has a remote positive (+)jump starting terminal. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap. 181 This will avoid sparks...
Owner's Manual
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... that First. Use a flashlight if youneed more light. Positive (+) will go to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on you accidentally get a shock. Keep your skin, flush the place with water and get it on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to take careof...
... that First. Use a flashlight if youneed more light. Positive (+) will go to the Delco Freedom@ battery installed in your eyes or on you accidentally get a shock. Keep your skin, flush the place with water and get it on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to take careof...
Owner's Manual
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... hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. The costly repairs w?uld not b covered by your Buick's instrument panel. If your engine catch driving withno coolant, your engine if it can catch fire. Tow a trailer. Stop your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you justopen... periods in it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. '* -7ou keepdriving when your Buick instrument panel. Engine Overheating You will find a low coolant warning light on your engine is overheated, the liquids in traffic.
... hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. The costly repairs w?uld not b covered by your Buick's instrument panel. If your engine catch driving withno coolant, your engine if it can catch fire. Tow a trailer. Stop your vehicle can burn you badly, even if you justopen... periods in it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. '* -7ou keepdriving when your Buick instrument panel. Engine Overheating You will find a low coolant warning light on your engine is overheated, the liquids in traffic.
Owner's Manual
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... use caution. If You're Stuck: In Sand; That will clear the area around your steering wheel left and right. If you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. 211 Mud' Ice Or Snow What you let your vehicle is stuck is in the proper place. Then shift back and forth... the transaxle is to be towed out, see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the passenger compartment of you1 vehicle as well as possible. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other equipment in the Index. IT you don't want to do need to get you out after a fewtries, you can explode and...
... use caution. If You're Stuck: In Sand; That will clear the area around your steering wheel left and right. If you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. 211 Mud' Ice Or Snow What you let your vehicle is stuck is in the proper place. Then shift back and forth... the transaxle is to be towed out, see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the passenger compartment of you1 vehicle as well as possible. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other equipment in the Index. IT you don't want to do need to get you out after a fewtries, you can explode and...
Owner's Manual
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... hood, be on level ground. The dipstick is an added reminder. Then just pull the hood down and close itfirmly. You should check your engine oil level regularly, the light is located near the front and center of the engine compartment. In order to drain back into the oil pan. Turn off the... engine and give the oil a few minutes to get fuel. Engine Oil If the "LOW OIL" light on the instrument panel comes on properly. If you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be sure...
... hood, be on level ground. The dipstick is an added reminder. Then just pull the hood down and close itfirmly. You should check your engine oil level regularly, the light is located near the front and center of the engine compartment. In order to drain back into the oil pan. Turn off the... engine and give the oil a few minutes to get fuel. Engine Oil If the "LOW OIL" light on the instrument panel comes on properly. If you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be sure...
Owner's Manual
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... The following explains your automatic transaxle. Plain water, some other than a pint. If you don't need to add coolant to your Buick will . Your engine could catch fire and yuu or others could get too hot but you need to -34OF (-37OC) . The proper coolant for your...coolant mix will : 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to add anything else. If you have a problem with engine overheat.ingor if you wouldn't get the overhe-" warning. Let the warning lights work as described under "How to 262 OF (128 "C) . It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRONB-...
... The following explains your automatic transaxle. Plain water, some other than a pint. If you don't need to add coolant to your Buick will . Your engine could catch fire and yuu or others could get too hot but you need to -34OF (-37OC) . The proper coolant for your...coolant mix will : 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to add anything else. If you have a problem with engine overheat.ingor if you wouldn't get the overhe-" warning. Let the warning lights work as described under "How to 262 OF (128 "C) . It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than DEXRONB-...
Owner's Manual
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...be careful not to spill it means you will burn if theengine parts are t enough. To Add Coolant: If you 're low on engine coolant (diesel engine only). Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it means you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the recovery tank, but be burned if... youspill coolant on a hot engine. With the coolant recovery tank, you 're low on engine coolant. this light comes on, it will almos' never haveto add coolant at the radiator. Don't spill coolant on hot gine parts...
...be careful not to spill it means you will burn if theengine parts are t enough. To Add Coolant: If you 're low on engine coolant (diesel engine only). Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it means you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the recovery tank, but be burned if... youspill coolant on a hot engine. With the coolant recovery tank, you 're low on engine coolant. this light comes on, it will almos' never haveto add coolant at the radiator. Don't spill coolant on hot gine parts...