Owner's Manual
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... almost every subject in this Manual ...This part tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick. FeaturesandControls ...This part explains how to start and operate your sound systeln. Index ...Here's a n alphabetical listing of Contents How to...o n page 287. It also cives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Seats and Restraint Systems ...This part tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. Problems ontheRoad ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to...
... almost every subject in this Manual ...This part tells you how to adjust ;he ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick. FeaturesandControls ...This part explains how to start and operate your sound systeln. Index ...Here's a n alphabetical listing of Contents How to...o n page 287. It also cives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Seats and Restraint Systems ...This part tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. Problems ontheRoad ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to...
Owner's Manual
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...everything is working . . shifting and braking. 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... SpeedometerandOdometer ...106 WarningLights, Gages andIndicators ...107 61 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick.and information on starting.
...everything is working . . shifting and braking. 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... SpeedometerandOdometer ...106 WarningLights, Gages andIndicators ...107 61 3 Part 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick.and information on starting.
Owner's Manual
Page 110
... is in your warning lights and gages. and even dangerous. You need to doabout it. Please follow themanual's advice. It works only when the engine is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Gages can be or is on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be costly...'re a big help. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you what to get to do repairs can indicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you know your tank. When the indicator nears "E," you still have a little fuel left.
... is in your warning lights and gages. and even dangerous. You need to doabout it. Please follow themanual's advice. It works only when the engine is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Gages can be or is on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be costly...'re a big help. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you what to get to do repairs can indicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you know your tank. When the indicator nears "E," you still have a little fuel left.
Owner's Manual
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... brakes overheat, the traction control system and turn the Traction Control system off. Adjust your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still Some engine related problems may cause the have brakes, butyou don't have anti-lock brakes. "TRACTION OFF" warning... light to come on, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine and may come on , you start the engine again to off . LOCK (@) Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) ANTI LOCK TRACTION OFF With anti-lock,this ...
... brakes overheat, the traction control system and turn the Traction Control system off. Adjust your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still Some engine related problems may cause the have brakes, butyou don't have anti-lock brakes. "TRACTION OFF" warning... light to come on, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine and may come on , you start the engine again to off . LOCK (@) Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) ANTI LOCK TRACTION OFF With anti-lock,this ...
Owner's Manual
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...driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engine off the engine assoon as possible. In the chapter "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 112 ~ It means that your vehicle needs service. ...In the chapter "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving ...
...driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engine off the engine assoon as possible. In the chapter "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 112 ~ It means that your vehicle needs service. ...In the chapter "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for service soon. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should take your warranty. You should come on at all, have a problem. This could lead to ...show you it is indicating that you have it comes on while you keep driving your engine may not run as good and be your vehicle with this light on , or it...
... is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to costly repairs not covered by your vehicle in for service soon. A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should take your warranty. You should come on at all, have a problem. This could lead to ...show you it is indicating that you have it comes on while you keep driving your engine may not run as good and be your vehicle with this light on , or it...
Owner's Manual
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... cluster, you make a hard stop, the light may blink on oil, or you might have it fixed so it means oil isn't going through your engine oil pressure. I moment. 3. If you if something goes wrong. The light comes on briefly, which is not covered by your instrument panel. There are : 1.... you if there could be costly and is normal and doesn't show a problem. If you can come on for a 9% OIL But, when this light can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on , it will be a problem with your engine properly. That's just a check to be sure to Start. If it ...
... cluster, you make a hard stop, the light may blink on oil, or you might have it fixed so it means oil isn't going through your engine oil pressure. I moment. 3. If you if something goes wrong. The light comes on briefly, which is not covered by your instrument panel. There are : 1.... you if there could be costly and is normal and doesn't show a problem. If you can come on for a 9% OIL But, when this light can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on , it will be a problem with your engine properly. That's just a check to be sure to Start. If it ...
Owner's Manual
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This will stay on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required. Battery Light I VOLTS I When you should be.... With the ignition key in the RUN position, push the reset button, hold it in the glove box. After changing the engine oil, the system should take your air system to the dealer at least 5 seconds but not more than 60 seconds. It... to RUN, this light will flash 4 times and then go off all accessories and set your Buick to OFF. After 5 seconds, the "Change Oil Soon" light will come on , you need service and you turn off .
This will stay on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required. Battery Light I VOLTS I When you should be.... With the ignition key in the RUN position, push the reset button, hold it in the glove box. After changing the engine oil, the system should take your air system to the dealer at least 5 seconds but not more than 60 seconds. It... to RUN, this light will flash 4 times and then go off all accessories and set your Buick to OFF. After 5 seconds, the "Change Oil Soon" light will come on , you need service and you turn off .
Owner's Manual
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...your own lane when driving on mountain roads. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Be... alert to go over the top of the slowing down hills. Stay in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. As you can work hard on two-lane roads in good shape. ...There could 0 0 be alert. Know how to go down to know is this: let your engine do some of a hill, be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. 0 You...
...your own lane when driving on mountain roads. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Be... alert to go over the top of the slowing down hills. Stay in your engine and transaxle, and you go uphill. As you can work hard on two-lane roads in good shape. ...There could 0 0 be alert. Know how to go down to know is this: let your engine do some of a hill, be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. 0 You...
Owner's Manual
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... you get a little too hot when you keep driving with no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Tow a trailer. 0 0 193 If you have the optional gage ...cluster, you may also have a coolant temperature warning gage. 1 NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you : 0 Climb a long hill on your warranty. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning but see orhear no coolant, your vehicle can be covered by your instrument panel...
... you get a little too hot when you keep driving with no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Engine Overheating You will find the warning light about a hot engine on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving. Tow a trailer. 0 0 193 If you have the optional gage ...cluster, you may also have a coolant temperature warning gage. 1 NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you : 0 Climb a long hill on your warranty. Sometimes the engine can get the overheat warning but see orhear no coolant, your vehicle can be covered by your instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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Use the recommended coolant. 196 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above the "FULL COLD" mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant. 196 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above the "FULL COLD" mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts.
Owner's Manual
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...acceleratingor driving up a hill. And even 5% at least 87. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you have a problem. In the U.S. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your warranty. Methanol is bad for your vehicle. Don't use it can corrode metal .... Properly-blended fuel that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? That's normal, and you should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in your engine. and Canada, it's easy to be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in Canada. That damage wouldn't be covered under your vehicle's filler neck...
...acceleratingor driving up a hill. And even 5% at least 87. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you have a problem. In the U.S. And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your warranty. Methanol is bad for your vehicle. Don't use it can corrode metal .... Properly-blended fuel that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? That's normal, and you should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in your engine. and Canada, it's easy to be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventers in Canada. That damage wouldn't be covered under your vehicle's filler neck...
Owner's Manual
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...your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help if you have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can be a big help . If you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil. Clean your skin and could even cause cancer?... See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Replace the filter, then close the cover and tighten the wing screws. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can be a real threat to the environment. To check or replacethe filter, undo the wing screws and pull...
...your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help if you have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can be a big help . If you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil. Clean your skin and could even cause cancer?... See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Replace the filter, then close the cover and tighten the wing screws. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can be a real threat to the environment. To check or replacethe filter, undo the wing screws and pull...
Owner's Manual
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... "How to add coolant when it to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11or DEXRON@-IIE,because fluids with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in all the way. 0 Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained,...in the Index. Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 0 228 If the fluid level is low. Don't overfill. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the cross-hatched area. 4. We recommend you have a problem with that label are made especially for Buick your will: 0 How to Add ...
... "How to add coolant when it to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11or DEXRON@-IIE,because fluids with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in all the way. 0 Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained,...in the Index. Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 0 228 If the fluid level is low. Don't overfill. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the cross-hatched area. 4. We recommend you have a problem with that label are made especially for Buick your will: 0 How to Add ...
Owner's Manual
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...) ...33 Restraint Systems ...13 Restraints. Child ...47 Restraints.Head ...17 79 Reverse Gear Position ...Roadside Assistance ...-289 Rocking YourVehicle ...212 243 Rotation. Tire ...Running Your Engine While Parked ...86 Safety Belts ...17 Adults ...24 280 Care ...Center Passenger Position ...41 Checking ...59 Children ...45 25 Driver Position ...Extender ...59 41 Lap...
...) ...33 Restraint Systems ...13 Restraints. Child ...47 Restraints.Head ...17 79 Reverse Gear Position ...Roadside Assistance ...-289 Rocking YourVehicle ...212 243 Rotation. Tire ...Running Your Engine While Parked ...86 Safety Belts ...17 Adults ...24 280 Care ...Center Passenger Position ...41 Checking ...59 Children ...45 25 Driver Position ...Extender ...59 41 Lap...