Owner's Manual
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... General Motors. At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. David Buick was instrumental in 1900. However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to automobiles. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy)Durant 4 Buick, son of a giant distribution system. "valve-in July 1904. Durant was building gasoline...
... General Motors. At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. David Buick was instrumental in 1900. However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to automobiles. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy)Durant 4 Buick, son of a giant distribution system. "valve-in July 1904. Durant was building gasoline...
Owner's Manual
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... successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to travel across the country and around the world. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500... racing trophies in 1906. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit by the French government. Curtice created popular new ...
... successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to travel across the country and around the world. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500... racing trophies in 1906. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit by the French government. Curtice created popular new ...
Owner's Manual
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... used in 1953. I949 Roadmaster I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the Special. 6 This post-war...
... used in 1953. I949 Roadmaster I953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the Special. 6 This post-war...
Owner's Manual
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... 207 ... 261 281 291 ... 7 Maintenanceschedule This part tells you 'll find something you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or engine as overheating, etc. It also explains the "SRS" system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...121 This part tells you how to drive under different conditions...get service publications.It also to gives you how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Seatsand Restraint Systems ...13 This part tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 283. @...
... 207 ... 261 281 291 ... 7 Maintenanceschedule This part tells you 'll find something you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or engine as overheating, etc. It also explains the "SRS" system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...121 This part tells you how to drive under different conditions...get service publications.It also to gives you how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Seatsand Restraint Systems ...13 This part tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 283. @...
Owner's Manual
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...symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers... LIGHTER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER 6 m HIGH OR BEAM = ,\I/, AIRBAG FOG LAMPS P \ =o VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE 4% (@) Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WIPER v -
...symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers... LIGHTER BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER 6 m HIGH OR BEAM = ,\I/, AIRBAG FOG LAMPS P \ =o VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE 4% (@) Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WIPER v -
Owner's Manual
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... display some instrument panel warning lights. (A) Accessory: An "on '' position to which you can operate your vehicle. But even when the engine is not running . The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is running , you...accessories, and to "Run" for normal driving. B (B) Lock: The only position in which the switch returns E With the ignition key in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. A i (D) Run: An ''on " position in the ignition switch as you turn the switch to five positions: after you . (E) ...
... display some instrument panel warning lights. (A) Accessory: An "on '' position to which you can operate your vehicle. But even when the engine is not running . The ignition switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is running , you...accessories, and to "Run" for normal driving. B (B) Lock: The only position in which the switch returns E With the ignition key in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. A i (D) Run: An ''on " position in the ignition switch as you turn the switch to five positions: after you . (E) ...
Owner's Manual
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...(Park) if your shift lever to "Start." When the engine starts,let go down as your vehicle needs service. 1. Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is "P" moving , use " N ' (Neutral) only. But turnthe keyonly withyour hand. Your engine won't start your engine: NOTICE: If your vehicle is stopped. 76 If you ... while you 're already moving . To start in "Start" for longer than15 seconds at a time will go of this works, then your engine gets warm. If none of the key. The idle speed will cause your battery to "P" (Park) only when your key seemsstuck in . ...
...(Park) if your shift lever to "Start." When the engine starts,let go down as your vehicle needs service. 1. Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is "P" moving , use " N ' (Neutral) only. But turnthe keyonly withyour hand. Your engine won't start your engine: NOTICE: If your vehicle is stopped. 76 If you ... while you 're already moving . To start in "Start" for longer than15 seconds at a time will go of this works, then your engine gets warm. If none of the key. The idle speed will cause your battery to "P" (Park) only when your key seemsstuck in . ...
Owner's Manual
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... too quicklythrough deep puddles or standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in through...do it there as you couldchange the way the fuel injectionsystem operates. Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do the same thing, but then stops), it could be flooded with the electronics in the Index... time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. 2. See "Towing Your Buick" in your engine.
... too quicklythrough deep puddles or standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in through...do it there as you couldchange the way the fuel injectionsystem operates. Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do the same thing, but then stops), it could be flooded with the electronics in the Index... time keep the pedal down for about three seconds. 2. See "Towing Your Buick" in your engine.
Owner's Manual
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... damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you'll be plugged in ? You...'ll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it away from moving engine parts. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of...
... damaged. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you'll be plugged in ? You...'ll get easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it away from moving engine parts. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transaxle I There are several different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This locks your vehicle can't move easily. 79 It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
Automatic Transaxle I There are several different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This locks your vehicle can't move easily. 79 It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your front wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... to "R" (Reverse) whileyour vehicle is stopped. To restart when you're already moving forward could damage your transaxle. R (Reverse) Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Also, use "N" (Neutral) only...
... to "R" (Reverse) whileyour vehicle is stopped. To restart when you're already moving forward could damage your transaxle. R (Reverse) Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't coveredby your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Also, use "N" (Neutral) only...
Owner's Manual
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... When towing a trailer, so there is for passing, and you're: - 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you can damage your transaxle. You can damage your engine. Going about halfway down. D (Third Gear) If your automatic transaxle does have more power for normal driving. Don't shift into Overdrive. I NOTICE: Don't drive in...
... When towing a trailer, so there is for passing, and you're: - 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you can damage your transaxle. You can damage your engine. Going about halfway down. D (Third Gear) If your automatic transaxle does have more power for normal driving. Don't shift into Overdrive. I NOTICE: Don't drive in...
Owner's Manual
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Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P', (Park) and your vehicle is in your hand, your 'parkingbrake is firmly set before you can , it toward ... you can walk away fromyour vehicle with the ignition key in "P', (Park). Remove the key and take it will go. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 0 Move the lever up as far as it with you. If you have to "Lock." 4. After you've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park...
Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P', (Park) and your vehicle is in your hand, your 'parkingbrake is firmly set before you can , it toward ... you can walk away fromyour vehicle with the ignition key in "P', (Park). Remove the key and take it will go. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 0 Move the lever up as far as it with you. If you have to "Lock." 4. After you've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. I A CAUTION: 86 But if you ever have to, here are some things to park with the engine running.
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to know. I A CAUTION: 86 But if you ever have to, here are some things to park with the engine running.
Owner's Manual
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Or, ifthe light comes on and stays on , while you 've started your Buick needs service. If the light still stays or comes on again on when you're ...-lock, this light will come on, have it fixed so it will stay on for service. (See"Towing Your Buick" in the Index.) If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on when you if there isa problem. Then... flashes when you're driving,you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine andit will be ready towarn you start the engine again to the floor. It may Or, go closer to reset the system. I If the light...
Or, ifthe light comes on and stays on , while you 've started your Buick needs service. If the light still stays or comes on again on when you're ...-lock, this light will come on, have it fixed so it will stay on for service. (See"Towing Your Buick" in the Index.) If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on when you if there isa problem. Then... flashes when you're driving,you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine andit will be ready towarn you start the engine again to the floor. It may Or, go closer to reset the system. I If the light...
Owner's Manual
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... what to help avoid a braking skid, the"LOW TRACTION' light will come on , so adjust your driving accordingly. See "Engine Overheating" the in this light comes on . Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells that you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engineoff as... working. LOW TRACTION k 4ccN F- not If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you your engine coolant has overheated oryour radiator cooling fan is started. The light stay on the Road," in briefly, as possible. Index. TEMP Slippery road ...
... what to help avoid a braking skid, the"LOW TRACTION' light will come on , so adjust your driving accordingly. See "Engine Overheating" the in this light comes on . Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells that you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engineoff as... working. LOW TRACTION k 4ccN F- not If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you your engine coolant has overheated oryour radiator cooling fan is started. The light stay on the Road," in briefly, as possible. Index. TEMP Slippery road ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition is on the Road," in this manual explains what to show you should take your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. You should pull off the road, stop your vehicle in the Index. See "EngineOverheating" in for service soon. ...116 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. T lm, 260 i SERVICE ENGINE SOON That reading means the same thing as a check to do....
... the ignition is on the Road," in this manual explains what to show you should take your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. You should pull off the road, stop your vehicle in the Index. See "EngineOverheating" in for service soon. ...116 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolant has overheated. T lm, 260 i SERVICE ENGINE SOON That reading means the same thing as a check to do....
Owner's Manual
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... is idling at a stop , the light may come on for a moment. Have.your car and shut off . Stop your vehicle serviced immediately. Sometimes when the engine is normal. This could lead to "Start." If it is normal. 0 OIL 117 The oil light could be as good and your... engine, or come on when you have some other situations: 0 Engine Oil Pressure Light If you are driving. Have it lubricated. 0 When the ignition is on but the light will come on...
... is idling at a stop , the light may come on for a moment. Have.your car and shut off . Stop your vehicle serviced immediately. Sometimes when the engine is normal. This could lead to "Start." If it is normal. 0 OIL 117 The oil light could be as good and your... engine, or come on when you have some other situations: 0 Engine Oil Pressure Light If you are driving. Have it lubricated. 0 When the ignition is on but the light will come on...
Owner's Manual
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... it stays on, or corn-es6n %bile you are driving,you may have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be certain to turn on the ignition, but the...
... it stays on, or corn-es6n %bile you are driving,you may have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be certain to turn on the ignition, but the...
Owner's Manual
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... gage shows the condition of charge in DC volts. TAILGATE AJAR 119 Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range. When the engine is not completely closed. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the "Run" position), the gage shows your battery's state of the...
... gage shows the condition of charge in DC volts. TAILGATE AJAR 119 Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range. When the engine is not completely closed. Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problem in the "Run" position), the gage shows your battery's state of the...