Owner's Manual
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... 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. David Buick was time to switch from Detroit to be this good, he If thought, maybe it General Motors. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy)Durant 4 outlets and salespeople as a "~elf...
... 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. David Buick was time to switch from Detroit to be this good, he If thought, maybe it General Motors. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy)Durant 4 outlets and salespeople as a "~elf...
Owner's Manual
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... car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile in endurance tests across the country and around the world. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1906. However, new General Manager...
... car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile in endurance tests across the country and around the world. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1906. However, new General Manager...
Owner's Manual
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... "portholes" came along in increased sales. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. The first production V-6 engine was used in the post-war era. 19.53 Skylark 1949...
... "portholes" came along in increased sales. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. The first production V-6 engine was used in the post-war era. 19.53 Skylark 1949...
Owner's Manual
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... YourIIrivingandtheRoad ...Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what t o do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Customer Assistance Information ...This... Appearance C a r e ...Here the manual tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. It also cives you want to read. You can use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage ...
... YourIIrivingandtheRoad ...Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what t o do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Customer Assistance Information ...This... Appearance C a r e ...Here the manual tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. It also cives you want to read. You can use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage ...
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 BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you and your passengers whenever your ...RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDITIONING BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL HIGHBEAM OR = =o VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE eb LIGHTER m ,111, FOG LAMPS $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE 4 % ( ) @ SPEAKER b 12
...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 BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you and your passengers whenever your ...RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDITIONING BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL HIGHBEAM OR = =o VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE eb LIGHTER m ,111, FOG LAMPS $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE 4 % ( ) @ SPEAKER b 12
Owner's Manual
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Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...73 Starting the Engine ...75 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...78 87 Windows ...88 Tilt Steering Wheel ...TurnSignal/Headlight Beam Lever ...88 Headlight High-Low Beam Lever ...90 Windshield Wipermasher ...90 Cruisecontrol ...92 ... to do if you if everything is working . . 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick.and information on starting. properly .
Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLocks ...NewVehicleBreak-In ...73 Starting the Engine ...75 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...78 87 Windows ...88 Tilt Steering Wheel ...TurnSignal/Headlight Beam Lever ...88 Headlight High-Low Beam Lever ...90 Windshield Wipermasher ...90 Cruisecontrol ...92 ... to do if you if everything is working . . 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick.and information on starting. properly .
Owner's Manual
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If the engine doesnot start and the "SECURITY" light comes on during this time, the vehicle will not start. ... inserted in an attempt to theengine. PASS-Key@II When the PASS-Key'II system senses that matches a decoder in your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. Wait about three minutes and try the other key, your vehicle again...works when you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may remain on , the key may also want to arm or disarm the system. Clean and dry the key. If...
If the engine doesnot start and the "SECURITY" light comes on during this time, the vehicle will not start. ... inserted in an attempt to theengine. PASS-Key@II When the PASS-Key'II system senses that matches a decoder in your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. Wait about three minutes and try the other key, your vehicle again...works when you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may remain on , the key may also want to arm or disarm the system. Clean and dry the key. If...
Owner's Manual
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...you're ever drivingand and the "SECURITY" light comes on and stays on, you lose or damage a PASS-Key% ignition key, see your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your vehicle is not working properly and must be able to have a new key...need an elaborate "break-in . See your Buick dealer. Your PASS-Key@II system, however, is not protected by your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can service PASS-Key% to restart your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in ." But it off. Follow this time your engine if you get new brake linings. -- ...
...you're ever drivingand and the "SECURITY" light comes on and stays on, you lose or damage a PASS-Key% ignition key, see your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your vehicle is not working properly and must be able to have a new key...need an elaborate "break-in . See your Buick dealer. Your PASS-Key@II system, however, is not protected by your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can service PASS-Key% to restart your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in ." But it off. Follow this time your engine if you get new brake linings. -- ...
Owner's Manual
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Your steering wheel will remain locked, just asit was before you usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. r f A L i i \ E With the ignition key in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. (A) Accessory:This position lets you inserted the key. 74 To use, push in the ignition switch, you can turn it toward you. Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just asit was before you usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. r f A L i i \ E With the ignition key in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. (A) Accessory:This position lets you inserted the key. 74 To use, push in the ignition switch, you can turn it toward you. Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock.
Owner's Manual
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... while you turn it, be in the Lock position. The idle speed will be sure it couldbreak the key or the ignitionswitch. Starting Your Engine Move your engine gets warm. 75 Use "Off' if you must have your key seemsstuck in "Lock" and you can't turn the key hard. NOTICE:... the steering wheel. This position locks your ignition key to "Start." When the engine starts,let go down as your shift lever to "P" (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. (E) Start: This position starts your Buick is the position for driving. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like Lock. But...
... while you turn it, be in the Lock position. The idle speed will be sure it couldbreak the key or the ignitionswitch. Starting Your Engine Move your engine gets warm. 75 Use "Off' if you must have your key seemsstuck in "Lock" and you can't turn the key hard. NOTICE:... the steering wheel. This position locks your ignition key to "Start." When the engine starts,let go down as your shift lever to "P" (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. (E) Start: This position starts your Buick is the position for driving. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like Lock. But...
Owner's Manual
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...Start" for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. 76 If your battery. 3. If you add electrical parts or accessories,you don't, your engine starts. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. I NOTICE: Holding your key in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your...starts but this manual that tells how to doit without damaging your vehicle. After waiting about three seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If it there as you 'r'Pehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. Wait about...
...Start" for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. 76 If your battery. 3. If you add electrical parts or accessories,you don't, your engine starts. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. I NOTICE: Holding your key in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your...starts but this manual that tells how to doit without damaging your vehicle. After waiting about three seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If it there as you 'r'Pehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. Wait about...
Owner's Manual
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... puddles or standing water, drive throughthem very slowly. If you have, and some other things. I To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. If you can help. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly throughdeep puddles or standing water, water can give you the... best advice for that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can come in through your...
... puddles or standing water, drive throughthem very slowly. If you have, and some other things. I To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. If you can help. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly throughdeep puddles or standing water, water can give you the... best advice for that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you'll be parking your vehicle. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can come in through your...
Owner's Manual
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You have to use when you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. See "Shifting Out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into ...
You have to use when you start your engine because your regular brakes before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. See "Shifting Out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into ...
Owner's Manual
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R (Reverse) Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or ...
R (Reverse) Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or ...
Owner's Manual
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...'t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slower than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
...'t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slower than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
Owner's Manual
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parking brakeis firmly set parking brake and then shift into "P" (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to take some the pressure from the transaxle, you can pull the shift so lever out of"F'" (Park). ...) properly, the weight'of shift "P" (Park) BEFORE you . When you are parkingon a hill and don't shift your it difficult to leave your vehicle with the engine in running, be sure your vehicle is "F'" (Park) and your you leave the driver's 'P' seat. Then, see "Shifting Into (Park)" in vehicle may need to...
parking brakeis firmly set parking brake and then shift into "P" (Park). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to take some the pressure from the transaxle, you can pull the shift so lever out of"F'" (Park). ...) properly, the weight'of shift "P" (Park) BEFORE you . When you are parkingon a hill and don't shift your it difficult to leave your vehicle with the engine in running, be sure your vehicle is "F'" (Park) and your you leave the driver's 'P' seat. Then, see "Shifting Into (Park)" in vehicle may need to...
Owner's Manual
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One place this can let deadly' carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle. (See the earlier caution under "Engine Exhaust".) Also, idling in a closed -in place can come in a garage with the engine running . Another closed -in the Index.) -- 86 Exhaust with CO can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in ...place can happen is at the highest setting. IA -- CAUTION: Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is a garage. NEVER park in easily...
One place this can let deadly' carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle. (See the earlier caution under "Engine Exhaust".) Also, idling in a closed -in place can come in a garage with the engine running . Another closed -in the Index.) -- 86 Exhaust with CO can be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in ...place can happen is at the highest setting. IA -- CAUTION: Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch is a garage. NEVER park in easily...
Owner's Manual
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... you what to doabout it. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you still have a little fuel left. It works only when the engine is on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be or is in your vehicle's functions. They're a big...
... you what to doabout it. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you still have a little fuel left. It works only when the engine is on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be or is in your vehicle's functions. They're a big...
Owner's Manual
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For example, the gage may have had about the fuel gage. When you turn the engine off before the gage reads "E" It takes more fuel as soon as you are low on when you can. You should get more (or less) ... more (or less) than the gage indicated. All these situations arenormal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. 0 Low Fuel Light (Option) If you Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will come on fuel. Here,arefour concerns some owners have indicated 1/2 full, but it .
For example, the gage may have had about the fuel gage. When you turn the engine off before the gage reads "E" It takes more fuel as soon as you are low on when you can. You should get more (or less) ... more (or less) than the gage indicated. All these situations arenormal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. 0 Low Fuel Light (Option) If you Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will come on fuel. Here,arefour concerns some owners have indicated 1/2 full, but it .
Owner's Manual
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...Brake System Warning Light'' earlier in this warning light is on, the system will come on when you start your engine and may cause the have brakes, butyou don't have anti-lock brakes. "TRACTION OFF" warning light to come on.... 0 If you press the "TRACTION ON/OFF" switch to turn the ignition Then start the engine again to warn you still Some engine related problems may stay for comes on when you're driving,stop as soon as possible If your brakes overheat... System Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service.
...Brake System Warning Light'' earlier in this warning light is on, the system will come on when you start your engine and may cause the have brakes, butyou don't have anti-lock brakes. "TRACTION OFF" warning light to come on.... 0 If you press the "TRACTION ON/OFF" switch to turn the ignition Then start the engine again to warn you still Some engine related problems may stay for comes on when you're driving,stop as soon as possible If your brakes overheat... System Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service.