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transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1949. And Buick'sfamousverticalpillar"toothy"grille othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the 1948 Roadmaster. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1953 Skylark 1949Roadmaster A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in the increased The converter sales. torque automatic post-war era. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in 1953.
transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1949. And Buick'sfamousverticalpillar"toothy"grille othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the 1948 Roadmaster. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1953 Skylark 1949Roadmaster A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in the increased The converter sales. torque automatic post-war era. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in 1953.
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Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year", The first production engine was used in the Special, ~~ i J 5 Buicks are MATURE. Buicks.are ,and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are POWERFUL.
Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year", The first production engine was used in the Special, ~~ i J 5 Buicks are MATURE. Buicks.are ,and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are POWERFUL.
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... ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating. It also gives get you information on "Reporting Safety Defects." This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation & comfort controls and how... to operate your Buick. 10 13 59 117 139 183 215 269 289 297 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ... ...Here you'll find something you want...
... ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating. It also gives get you information on "Reporting Safety Defects." This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation & comfort controls and how... to operate your Buick. 10 13 59 117 139 183 215 269 289 297 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ... ...Here you'll find something you want...
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...AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE 3 3 t FUEL /y BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER OR HIGH BEAM =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LIGHTER- 1 VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER pq ,111, L . Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols...used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP #- TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE L FOG LAMPS - ,~*-, iQ - & (@) HORN SPEAKER cr , 12 . For example, ...
...AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE 3 3 t FUEL /y BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER OR HIGH BEAM =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LIGHTER- 1 VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER pq ,111, L . Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols...used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP #- TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE L FOG LAMPS - ,~*-, iQ - & (@) HORN SPEAKER cr , 12 . For example, ...
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...the the 69 on during this time, you don't havedo to If the starter won't work , and the key appears to be faulty.See your Buick dealer or locksmith the PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in ignition key who can service the PASS-Key I1 . the deterrent system. This the... a passive theft the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" inIndex). that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won't work and fuel won't to the engine. PASS-Key1 TM is equipped with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in a match. It works needs service.If your vehicle does start, the...
...the the 69 on during this time, you don't havedo to If the starter won't work , and the key appears to be faulty.See your Buick dealer or locksmith the PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in ignition key who can service the PASS-Key I1 . the deterrent system. This the... a passive theft the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" inIndex). that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, starter won't work and fuel won't to the engine. PASS-Key1 TM is equipped with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in a match. It works needs service.If your vehicle does start, the...
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... the radio and Move your vehicle's computer systems, of as it doesn't start in any other positions let perform these functions: you Starting Your Engine safety feature,To restart when you're already moving, use "N" (Neutral) only. The idle speed will remain locked, as your car in "...Start" for driving. To use things like "Lock." Use "Off' if you must have your engine gets warm. 3. Turn your engine. 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before just you inserted thekey. The other positionthat's a Acc, push in the key and turnit toward...
... the radio and Move your vehicle's computer systems, of as it doesn't start in any other positions let perform these functions: you Starting Your Engine safety feature,To restart when you're already moving, use "N" (Neutral) only. The idle speed will remain locked, as your car in "...Start" for driving. To use things like "Lock." Use "Off' if you must have your engine gets warm. 3. Turn your engine. 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before just you inserted thekey. The other positionthat's a Acc, push in the key and turnit toward...
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You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. ... 74 You could cause an electrical shock. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Turn off the engine. the of The answer depends on the weather, the kindoil you of have, and some other things. To usetheblockheater...your vehicle. L. I. Also, the wrong kindof extension cord couldoverheat and causea fire. Engine Block Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C)or colder, the engine block heater can give you the best advice that you contact...
You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. ... 74 You could cause an electrical shock. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Turn off the engine. the of The answer depends on the weather, the kindoil you of have, and some other things. To usetheblockheater...your vehicle. L. I. Also, the wrong kindof extension cord couldoverheat and causea fire. Engine Block Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 F (-18 C)or colder, the engine block heater can give you the best advice that you contact...
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...fully "P' in the Index. L It is in the Index. If you have left the engine running unless you have to use when you start your engine because your regular "P' brake.s before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get out of " P ' (Park),... You or others could beinjured. Your vehicle can shift from (Park) when the ignition key is dangerous to . Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your front wheels. Automatic-Transaxle A CAU ION: There are parking on a ...
...fully "P' in the Index. L It is in the Index. If you have left the engine running unless you have to use when you start your engine because your regular "P' brake.s before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get out of " P ' (Park),... You or others could beinjured. Your vehicle can shift from (Park) when the ignition key is dangerous to . Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine is not fullyin "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set your front wheels. Automatic-Transaxle A CAU ION: There are parking on a ...
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... models.) See "Shifting Out 'P' section. 0 I To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. I A CAUTION: Shifl J out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is being towed. 76 Also, use "N" (Neutral) only. R (Reverse) Use this gear to get out snow, of "If ice... or sand without damaging your transaxle, see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. the shift lever into gear you 're already moving the shift lever floor shift of (Park)'?in the Index.
... models.) See "Shifting Out 'P' section. 0 I To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. I A CAUTION: Shifl J out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is being towed. 76 Also, use "N" (Neutral) only. R (Reverse) Use this gear to get out snow, of "If ice... or sand without damaging your transaxle, see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. the shift lever into gear you 're already moving the shift lever floor shift of (Park)'?in the Index.
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If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , when you are on a hill: See " Parking on Hills"in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down . To be injured. ...
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , when you are on a hill: See " Parking on Hills"in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down . To be injured. ...
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... A CAUTION: It can If you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your 4. Remove the key and take it with the engine "P" running , it could overheat and even catch fire. in (Park) and your vehicle is in position, hold the regular brake pedal down. You or others...set . you . Move the ignition key to . Your vehicle could be dangerous to leave your vehicle .with you can , it . Don't leaveyour vehicle with the engine running unlesr --ouhave to "Lock." so you can be injured. Holdin the button on the lever, and pushthe lever all the way toward the front...
... A CAUTION: It can If you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be sure your 4. Remove the key and take it with the engine "P" running , it could overheat and even catch fire. in (Park) and your vehicle is in position, hold the regular brake pedal down. You or others...set . you . Move the ignition key to . Your vehicle could be dangerous to leave your vehicle .with you can , it . Don't leaveyour vehicle with the engine running unlesr --ouhave to "Lock." so you can be injured. Holdin the button on the lever, and pushthe lever all the way toward the front...
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... for minutes: 1'I CAUTlOf _. [lConltlinulecJ~ It can be dangerous to get out of your veh!iclewhen the engine is not flullly in1 T"(Park) with radio off) Windshieldwiper/waSher Astroroof(option) 0 0 83 If you've left the engine irunning, th8e vehicle can roll. !Don't leave your vehicle i,. If you ,'re on Hills" in the...
... for minutes: 1'I CAUTlOf _. [lConltlinulecJ~ It can be dangerous to get out of your veh!iclewhen the engine is not flullly in1 T"(Park) with radio off) Windshieldwiper/waSher Astroroof(option) 0 0 83 If you've left the engine irunning, th8e vehicle can roll. !Don't leave your vehicle i,. If you ,'re on Hills" in the...
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... way in the go other direction, the lights will come on and off by is sensing how dark it , leave the light switch off your engine. Don't cover up, if you do it will read it "dark" and your lights will off quickly when you move the control. To operate it...) work with light sensoron top of your the instrument panel. Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights on . 97 If you turn your for the engine.
... way in the go other direction, the lights will come on and off by is sensing how dark it , leave the light switch off your engine. Don't cover up, if you do it will read it "dark" and your lights will off quickly when you move the control. To operate it...) work with light sensoron top of your the instrument panel. Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights on . 97 If you turn your for the engine.
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or less - Engine Oil Pressure Gage andLight When "LOW, comes on there could be a problem with the fuel gage. 108 I1 1 Your fuel gage isa bar graph. than .... nothing wrong with your panel. the fuel supply is on . You can also read your oil pressure directly from the Here are and gage your engine oil pressure. The fuel gage shows tank. about the fuel gage. When the fuel gage shows only two If bar segments the"LOW' light will...
or less - Engine Oil Pressure Gage andLight When "LOW, comes on there could be a problem with the fuel gage. 108 I1 1 Your fuel gage isa bar graph. than .... nothing wrong with your panel. the fuel supply is on . You can also read your oil pressure directly from the Here are and gage your engine oil pressure. The fuel gage shows tank. about the fuel gage. When the fuel gage shows only two If bar segments the"LOW' light will...
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There are three waysthe LOW light can come on or you should check your engine level andfill if necessary. CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. Those three are : 1. could be low on briefly. These three ways are normal and don't show a problem. When the "LOW OIL LEVEL" light comes on you might have some other oil, oil problem. oil See Engine Oil in the Index. If 2. 3. 109
There are three waysthe LOW light can come on or you should check your engine level andfill if necessary. CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. Those three are : 1. could be low on briefly. These three ways are normal and don't show a problem. When the "LOW OIL LEVEL" light comes on you might have some other oil, oil problem. oil See Engine Oil in the Index. If 2. 3. 109
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... charging systems are working. turn the key to show that your car's engine in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do needservice,andyoushouldtakeyourBuicktothetachometerdisplay.Eachbarrepresents dealer at once. To save your battery until you As engine speed increases, the bars light up on briefly, to "Run," the "LOW...' light will The tachometer tells you do, youcancausesevereenginedamage. come on the 100 RPM. If you how fast the engine is going. Volts Gage and Light Tachometer c 1 When you turn off allaccessories,andsetyourairsystemto "OFF." 110 It in the red line range.
... charging systems are working. turn the key to show that your car's engine in revolutions per minute (RPM). Do needservice,andyoushouldtakeyourBuicktothetachometerdisplay.Eachbarrepresents dealer at once. To save your battery until you As engine speed increases, the bars light up on briefly, to "Run," the "LOW...' light will The tachometer tells you do, youcancausesevereenginedamage. come on the 100 RPM. If you how fast the engine is going. Volts Gage and Light Tachometer c 1 When you turn off allaccessories,andsetyourairsystemto "OFF." 110 It in the red line range.
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... stay light is also on,see "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light the engine to reset or comes on again while you're driving, your Buick will be ready to warn you 're driving, your engine and may also come on, have brakes, but not on when you are driving with... a full-size tire. Unless the regular brake system' warning your Buick needs service. light is also on, you replace...
... stay light is also on,see "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light the engine to reset or comes on again while you're driving, your Buick will be ready to warn you 're driving, your engine and may also come on, have brakes, but not on when you are driving with... a full-size tire. Unless the regular brake system' warning your Buick needs service. light is also on, you replace...
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... your vehicle in Index. If it does not come as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light and Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) the engineoff as soon as when the ignition is on, butthe engine is not running, is on while youare driving, the computer indicating... that is you it working. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! You should come at all, have a problem. See "Engine Overheating" ...
... your vehicle in Index. If it does not come as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light and Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) the engineoff as soon as when the ignition is on, butthe engine is not running, is on while youare driving, the computer indicating... that is you it working. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! You should come at all, have a problem. See "Engine Overheating" ...
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.... It is automatic, airwill come from the floor outlets,the instrument panel outlets or both. The length of the delay dependson engine coolant temperature, outside temperature and time since the engine was last started. a - You can choose from60 O F (1 6 "C), for maximum cooling, and 90' F (33 "C), for warmeror cooler. The display will turn on...
.... It is automatic, airwill come from the floor outlets,the instrument panel outlets or both. The length of the delay dependson engine coolant temperature, outside temperature and time since the engine was last started. a - You can choose from60 O F (1 6 "C), for maximum cooling, and 90' F (33 "C), for warmeror cooler. The display will turn on...
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... best sound. And, If your Delcoa system can interfere with signals, FM STEREO light will cause stations to operateThe range for most out the advanced engineering that of up noise from things like storms and power lines. causing the soundto come on when you 're getting the most stations is greater...
... best sound. And, If your Delcoa system can interfere with signals, FM STEREO light will cause stations to operateThe range for most out the advanced engineering that of up noise from things like storms and power lines. causing the soundto come on when you 're getting the most stations is greater...
