Owner's Manual
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ... symbols are some of the symbols you may find on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WINoSHIELD WIPER w RADIO SELECTOR BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM fi 1-1 RADIO VOLUME > "i" FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL a LIGHTER b BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ... symbols are some of the symbols you may find on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WINoSHIELD WIPER w RADIO SELECTOR BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM fi 1-1 RADIO VOLUME > "i" FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL a LIGHTER b BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME...
Owner's Manual
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... not unlock your vehicle, Operation The driver's doorwill unlock automatically when UNLOCK is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased through your Buick also has this equipment. See the instructions on the key tag to bring the remaining transmitters with you when you push UNLOCK. The...interference that may cause undesired operation. The lights will stay on for service. This device complieswith Part 15 of your Buick also has this : Check to determine if battery replacement is coded to this system occur, try this option, the key tag will arm it work. See your ...
... not unlock your vehicle, Operation The driver's doorwill unlock automatically when UNLOCK is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased through your Buick also has this equipment. See the instructions on the key tag to bring the remaining transmitters with you when you push UNLOCK. The...interference that may cause undesired operation. The lights will stay on for service. This device complieswith Part 15 of your Buick also has this : Check to determine if battery replacement is coded to this system occur, try this option, the key tag will arm it work. See your ...
Owner's Manual
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... models of both transmitters that will lock and unlock again to it should, see your Buick dealer. 72 If you . 2. Remove the jumperwire. (Note: The systemwill not operate if the jumperwire is no response, check the transmitter batteries. Test the operation of these systems on the firsttransmitter. Grounding the program terminal erases...
... models of both transmitters that will lock and unlock again to it should, see your Buick dealer. 72 If you . 2. Remove the jumperwire. (Note: The systemwill not operate if the jumperwire is no response, check the transmitter batteries. Test the operation of these systems on the firsttransmitter. Grounding the program terminal erases...
Owner's Manual
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...screw from the back cover. 2. Battery Replacement Under normal use two Duracella batteries, type DL-2016, or a similar type. To replace the batteries: 1. Remove and replace the batteries. Replace the screw in as the instructions under the batteries indicate. 4. For battery replacement, use , the batteries in your vehicle before the transmitter ...73 Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won 't work at the normal range in . You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won 't get close to your key chain transmitter should last about two years. If you have to ...
...screw from the back cover. 2. Battery Replacement Under normal use two Duracella batteries, type DL-2016, or a similar type. To replace the batteries: 1. Remove and replace the batteries. Replace the screw in as the instructions under the batteries indicate. 4. For battery replacement, use , the batteries in your vehicle before the transmitter ...73 Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won 't work at the normal range in . You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won 't get close to your key chain transmitter should last about two years. If you have to ...
Owner's Manual
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... and lock your ignition and transaxle. Your steering wheel will be able to see where to steal. Parking at Night Park in some cities. However, there are ways you can make it impossible to put on it can ... If you walk away from the ignition and take them with you. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to keep your vehicle with the...engine, or when 25 seconds have the Remote Keyless Entry System option, it can help eliminate battery wear down. If you have passed. Always do it. so don't do this. Theft Vehicle theft is ...
... and lock your ignition and transaxle. Your steering wheel will be able to see where to steal. Parking at Night Park in some cities. However, there are ways you can make it impossible to put on it can ... If you walk away from the ignition and take them with you. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to keep your vehicle with the...engine, or when 25 seconds have the Remote Keyless Entry System option, it can help eliminate battery wear down. If you have passed. Always do it. so don't do this. Theft Vehicle theft is ...
Owner's Manual
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...or Remote KeylessEntry System. What if But what if you have to leave you to save battery power. It will will be locked after the doors are closed. 2. Universal Theft Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this system, the "SECURITY" light will setoff the alarm. With this option,it...should go off the alarmby accident: 3. Lock the glove box. the alarm go Off. 1. Always unlock a door with a key or manualdoor lock. Parking Lots If you use the Remote Keyless Entry System. your trunk or glovebox. 2. Close all the doors except the driver's. 4. Put your ignition is ...
...or Remote KeylessEntry System. What if But what if you have to leave you to save battery power. It will will be locked after the doors are closed. 2. Universal Theft Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this system, the "SECURITY" light will setoff the alarm. With this option,it...should go off the alarmby accident: 3. Lock the glove box. the alarm go Off. 1. Always unlock a door with a key or manualdoor lock. Parking Lots If you use the Remote Keyless Entry System. your trunk or glovebox. 2. Close all the doors except the driver's. 4. Put your ignition is ...
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...Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle is stopped. To restart when you coulddamage the transaxle. Shift to "P" (Park) only when your ignition key to "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral). Your engine won't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for about 15 seconds ...starts, let go down as your Buick "P" is moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. 1. Power Windows Radio Optional Astroroof 0 Starting Your Engine Move your battery. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your battery to (Park) if your engine gets warm....
...Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle is stopped. To restart when you coulddamage the transaxle. Shift to "P" (Park) only when your ignition key to "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral). Your engine won't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for about 15 seconds ...starts, let go down as your Buick "P" is moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. 1. Power Windows Radio Optional Astroroof 0 Starting Your Engine Move your battery. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your battery to (Park) if your engine gets warm....
Owner's Manual
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... for you turn off your engine. You also can change this delay time from only a few seconds to any door is designed to help eliminate battery wear down. This feature is opened, several lights go off by sliding the panel lights lever to INT (interior). Courtesy Lights When any position but...
... for you turn off your engine. You also can change this delay time from only a few seconds to any door is designed to help eliminate battery wear down. This feature is opened, several lights go off by sliding the panel lights lever to INT (interior). Courtesy Lights When any position but...
Owner's Manual
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...back-up light bulb is put in reverse with the ignition on the parking lamps will flash when you know when certain exterior light bulbs fail. If you have recently had a low battery condition or the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicators will return the lamp monitor ... Right Turnpark 2 Rear Right Turn/Stop Tail 2 Tail Only 4 Tail/Turn Right and Left Rear Side Marker 2 License 2 Park/Turn 2 Front Park Right and Left Front Side Marker Parking stop Backup 4 Rear Stop/Turn 1 Center High Mounted 2 Back up lamps will flash for several seconds and then stay on ...
...back-up light bulb is put in reverse with the ignition on the parking lamps will flash when you know when certain exterior light bulbs fail. If you have recently had a low battery condition or the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicators will return the lamp monitor ... Right Turnpark 2 Rear Right Turn/Stop Tail 2 Tail Only 4 Tail/Turn Right and Left Rear Side Marker 2 License 2 Park/Turn 2 Front Park Right and Left Front Side Marker Parking stop Backup 4 Rear Stop/Turn 1 Center High Mounted 2 Back up lamps will flash for several seconds and then stay on ...
Owner's Manual
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... that you have it comes on while you need If the light stays on, you are driving,the computer is indicating that your alternator and battery charging systems are working . If it stays on, or it fixed right away. n VOLTS When you turn the key to RUN, this light on, ... . You should take your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should come on at all, have a problem. SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON Battery Light A computer monitors operation of your vehicle in for service soon. This could as good and your engine may not run smoothly.
... that you have it comes on while you need If the light stays on, you are driving,the computer is indicating that your alternator and battery charging systems are working . If it stays on, or it fixed right away. n VOLTS When you turn the key to RUN, this light on, ... . You should take your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Thislight should come on at all, have a problem. SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON Battery Light A computer monitors operation of your vehicle in for service soon. This could as good and your engine may not run smoothly.
Owner's Manual
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If the reading stays outside the normal range, have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the electrical system. To save your battery until you have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM). The normal... speed in the red area,or engine damage may occur. 129 Tachometer Voltage Indicator If you get there, turn off all accessories and set your Buick to the dealer at once.
If the reading stays outside the normal range, have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the electrical system. To save your battery until you have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM). The normal... speed in the red area,or engine damage may occur. 129 Tachometer Voltage Indicator If you get there, turn off all accessories and set your Buick to the dealer at once.
Owner's Manual
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The instructions below tell you must unlock the system with the appropriate buttons and knobs before the system will turn on your vehicle loses battery power for the climate control system. Turn the ignition to receive AM, FM 1 or FM2 radio signals. 2. If security system is a security feature for the ...
The instructions below tell you must unlock the system with the appropriate buttons and knobs before the system will turn on your vehicle loses battery power for the climate control system. Turn the ignition to receive AM, FM 1 or FM2 radio signals. 2. If security system is a security feature for the ...
Owner's Manual
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To Unlock The System After a Power Loss When battery power is still secured. 0 8. Press SET and "000" will appear in the display. Press SEEK and hold it until "---" shows on and "LOC" will appear ...
To Unlock The System After a Power Loss When battery power is still secured. 0 8. Press SET and "000" will appear in the display. Press SEEK and hold it until "---" shows on and "LOC" will appear ...
Owner's Manual
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... feel really uncomfortable from the cold. This uses less fuel for the heat that you can. To help comes. You will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. This saves fuel. Letthe heater run the engine, makeit go alittle faster than just idle. Preserve the fuel as long as... possible. But do it keeps the battery charged. Start the engine again and repeat this section, and see your Buick dealer for signaling later on with your vehicle. 188 Then, shut the engine off and closethe window almost all...
... feel really uncomfortable from the cold. This uses less fuel for the heat that you can. To help comes. You will need a well-charged battery to preserve the heat. This saves fuel. Letthe heater run the engine, makeit go alittle faster than just idle. Preserve the fuel as long as... possible. But do it keeps the battery charged. Start the engine again and repeat this section, and see your Buick dealer for signaling later on with your vehicle. 188 Then, shut the engine off and closethe window almost all...
Owner's Manual
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...or pulling it won't work, and it could damage the electrical systems. 170 If they are, it safely. Trying to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage your vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles can reach, but be able to start your... Buick by your warranty. Check the other . Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you don't want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables...
...or pulling it won't work, and it could damage the electrical systems. 170 If they are, it safely. Trying to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage your vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles can reach, but be able to start your... Buick by your warranty. Check the other . Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you don't want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables...
Owner's Manual
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.... NOTICE: If you leave your radio it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 199 Put an automatic transaxle in "P"(Park) or amanual transaxle in "N" (Neutral). 3. Turn off the radios and all lights that aren't needed. You could ...be badly on, damaged. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both batteries. Thiswill avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 4. The repairs wouldn't covered by be your radio! Set the parking brake firmly on each battery. Turn off the ignition on each vehicle.
.... NOTICE: If you leave your radio it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 199 Put an automatic transaxle in "P"(Park) or amanual transaxle in "N" (Neutral). 3. Turn off the radios and all lights that aren't needed. You could ...be badly on, damaged. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both batteries. Thiswill avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 4. The repairs wouldn't covered by be your radio! Set the parking brake firmly on each battery. Turn off the ignition on each vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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If they do, you 'll get a shock and the vehicles could get a short that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. Don't connect (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 5. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to (-) or you could be damaged. 200
If they do, you 'll get a shock and the vehicles could get a short that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. Don't connect (+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Check that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. 5. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to (-) or you could be damaged. 200
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... part on the engine of the negative cable -doesn't go to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. 7. Theother end of the vehicle with the dead battery. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the dead battery. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. Connect the... red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 201 Don't let the other...
... part on the engine of the negative cable -doesn't go to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. 7. Theother end of the vehicle with the dead battery. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the dead battery. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. Connect the... red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 201 Don't let the other...
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... won't start the vehicle with the good batter!y and rlirn the engine fora while. 11. Remove the cables in this order. 202 Try to the battery is much less. 12. Take care that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch... each other or any other metal. 10.Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
... won't start the vehicle with the good batter!y and rlirn the engine fora while. 11. Remove the cables in this order. 202 Try to the battery is much less. 12. Take care that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that they don't touch... each other or any other metal. 10.Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting back to start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Owner's Manual
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Part 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your Buick . and a section devoted to check important fluid and lubricant levels . There is also ...to its appearance care . Part 6 includes: Service ...Fuel ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...Enginecoolant ...PowerSteeringFluid ...WindshieldWasherFluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...Loading YourVehicle ...Tires ...Appearancecare ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...FusesandCircuitBreakers ...Capacities and Specifications ...228 229 234 238 243 244 247 250...
Part 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about your Buick . and a section devoted to check important fluid and lubricant levels . There is also ...to its appearance care . Part 6 includes: Service ...Fuel ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...Enginecoolant ...PowerSteeringFluid ...WindshieldWasherFluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...Loading YourVehicle ...Tires ...Appearancecare ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...FusesandCircuitBreakers ...Capacities and Specifications ...228 229 234 238 243 244 247 250...