Owner's Manual
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... distribution system. That was the year the company was instrumental in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. Buick has always been a product William C . (Billy) Durant 4 Buick engineers developed the "valve-in promoting Buicks across the country using his engineer, apparently built the first auto to 1903. William C. On...
... distribution system. That was the year the company was instrumental in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. Buick has always been a product William C . (Billy) Durant 4 Buick engineers developed the "valve-in promoting Buicks across the country using his engineer, apparently built the first auto to 1903. William C. On...
Owner's Manual
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...on the race track, but in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in endurance tests across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina..., over the Andes to travel across the country and around the world. The success of Buick engines was hard hit by the French government. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car 011...
...on the race track, but in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in endurance tests across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina..., over the Andes to travel across the country and around the world. The success of Buick engines was hard hit by the French government. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car 011...
Owner's Manual
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...Roadmaster. Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the Special. 6 The first production V-6 engine was used in 1949. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the post-war ...era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942),...
...Roadmaster. Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the Special. 6 The first production V-6 engine was used in 1949. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the post-war ...era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942),...
Owner's Manual
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... system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...121 HowtoUsethisManual This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick. etc. This part tells you what Iluids and lubricants to use. You can use it something you want to do il' you have a problem ...while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS...
... system. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...121 HowtoUsethisManual This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick. etc. This part tells you what Iluids and lubricants to use. You can use it something you want to do il' you have a problem ...while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS...
Owner's Manual
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... e RADIATOR COOLANT > a m CONDITIONING AIR BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A = WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LIGHTER b HIGH BEAM ,\I/, FOG LAMPS #0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (a) b SPEAKER 12
... e RADIATOR COOLANT > a m CONDITIONING AIR BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A = WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LIGHTER b HIGH BEAM ,\I/, FOG LAMPS #0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (a) b SPEAKER 12
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition off. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone from the ignition. If the engine does not start, the key may not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. PASS-Key@II Your vehicle is equipped with different resistor... pellets in an attempt to the engine. If you don't have to do anything different to wait three minutes before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes and try the other key, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the...
...the ignition off. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone from the ignition. If the engine does not start, the key may not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. PASS-Key@II Your vehicle is equipped with different resistor... pellets in an attempt to the engine. If you don't have to do anything different to wait three minutes before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes and try the other key, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the...
Owner's Manual
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...being pushed). (D) Run: This is all theway in motion while the engine is off (example, if your engine. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to start differently. Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. (B) Lock: Before you put the key in, your key seems stuck...it toward you. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steeringwheel left of works, then this your engine. This position locks your hand. You will find the VIN at the top left and right while you ...
...being pushed). (D) Run: This is all theway in motion while the engine is off (example, if your engine. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to start differently. Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. (B) Lock: Before you put the key in, your key seems stuck...it toward you. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steeringwheel left of works, then this your engine. This position locks your hand. You will find the VIN at the top left and right while you ...
Owner's Manual
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...other position -- See "Towing Your Car" in your Buickis "P" moving , (Neutral) only. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your 3.1 Liter engine: 1. NOTICE: Holding your engine won 't start in "Start" for five or six seconds. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but...accessories, you coulddamage the transaxle. The idle speed will go of the key. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to be flooded with your engine gets warm. If you do it there as your dealer. If you ever have to have your accelerator pedal all the way to "P" (...
...other position -- See "Towing Your Car" in your Buickis "P" moving , (Neutral) only. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your 3.1 Liter engine: 1. NOTICE: Holding your engine won 't start in "Start" for five or six seconds. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but...accessories, you coulddamage the transaxle. The idle speed will go of the key. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to be flooded with your engine gets warm. If you do it there as your dealer. If you ever have to have your accelerator pedal all the way to "P" (...
Owner's Manual
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...be damaged. 1. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it away it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it from moving engine parts. The dealer can help. To use the coolant heater: I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be parking your ...trying to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (EngineBlock 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 sure to ...
...be damaged. 1. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it away it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it from moving engine parts. The dealer can help. To use the coolant heater: I NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be parking your ...trying to starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (EngineBlock 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 sure to ...
Owner's Manual
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is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to "R" only after your front wheels. NOTICE: Shifting to "R"(Reverse) while your vehicle can't move easily. 0 R (Reverse) Use this gear to use when you start your engine because your vehicle is 84 Automatic Transaxle There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This lacks your vehicle stopped. It's the best position to back up.
is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to "R" only after your front wheels. NOTICE: Shifting to "R"(Reverse) while your vehicle can't move easily. 0 R (Reverse) Use this gear to use when you start your engine because your vehicle is 84 Automatic Transaxle There areseveral different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This lacks your vehicle stopped. It's the best position to back up.
Owner's Manual
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... and have more , push the accelerator all the way down a steep hill NOTICE: Damage to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power.
... and have more , push the accelerator all the way down a steep hill NOTICE: Damage to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power.
Owner's Manual
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..., or in "2" (Second Gear) for more power but lower fuel economy) than "2." You can use "2" on hills. This might happen if you can damage your engine. Use'@" or "3"as much as you go down steep mountain roads, but then youwould also want to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator...
..., or in "2" (Second Gear) for more power but lower fuel economy) than "2." You can use "2" on hills. This might happen if you can damage your engine. Use'@" or "3"as much as you go down steep mountain roads, but then youwould also want to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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... that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into "P" (Park). 89 Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P" (Park) and your right foot and set before you have to "Lock." 4. After you . If you can , it... first pulling it toward the front of your vehicle is firmly set the parking brake. Hold the brake pedal down . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2.
... that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into "P" (Park). 89 Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P" (Park) and your right foot and set before you have to "Lock." 4. After you . If you can , it... first pulling it toward the front of your vehicle is firmly set the parking brake. Hold the brake pedal down . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2.
Owner's Manual
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But if you ever haveto, here are some things to park with the engine running. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked It's better not to know. 91
But if you ever haveto, here are some things to park with the engine running. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked It's better not to know. 91
Owner's Manual
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... to "E". 113 All these situations are driving, orwhen one of the gages shows there may be costly -- a The gage moves a little when you turn the engine off before the gage reads "F". Waiting to do about the fuel gage. or less -- than the gage indicated. When the indicator nears "E," you still have.... When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on . Here are some concerns owners have a little fuel left. It works only when the engine is in your warning lights and gages.
... to "E". 113 All these situations are driving, orwhen one of the gages shows there may be costly -- a The gage moves a little when you turn the engine off before the gage reads "F". Waiting to do about the fuel gage. or less -- than the gage indicated. When the indicator nears "E," you still have.... When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on . Here are some concerns owners have a little fuel left. It works only when the engine is in your warning lights and gages.
Owner's Manual
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The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your engine and it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Pull off the road and stop .If the light is still on, or ...
The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your engine and it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Pull off the road and stop .If the light is still on, or ...
Owner's Manual
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...or comes on again while you're driving, your engine is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on the Road," this manual explains what to stop. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your Buick needs service. Or, if the light comes on... and stays on longer than normal after you have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to the floor. If you 've started your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index.) Engine Coolant TemperatureGage This gage ...
...or comes on again while you're driving, your engine is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on the Road," this manual explains what to stop. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your Buick needs service. Or, if the light comes on... and stays on longer than normal after you have anti-lock brakes. Then start the engine again to the floor. If you 've started your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index.) Engine Coolant TemperatureGage This gage ...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Oil Pressure Gage LOW COOLANT 1 You can . You 117 If the gage reads in the Index and have your engine properly. See "Engine Coolant"in the red band and stays there, it means oil isn't going through your vehicle serviced as soon as you can read your engine oil pressure directly from the gage on your system is low on , your instrument panel. LOW Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on coolant and the engine may overheat.
Engine Oil Pressure Gage LOW COOLANT 1 You can . You 117 If the gage reads in the Index and have your engine properly. See "Engine Coolant"in the red band and stays there, it means oil isn't going through your vehicle serviced as soon as you can read your engine oil pressure directly from the gage on your system is low on , your instrument panel. LOW Coolant Warning Light If this light comes on coolant and the engine may overheat.
Owner's Manual
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...level sensor system repaired so it will flash briefly. Low Oil Warning Light Your vehicle is turned on, the light will be ready to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is not covered by your vehicle serviced as soon as you if there's a problem. Have your warranty... is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is only performed if the engine has been turned off the engine. Note: The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period...
...level sensor system repaired so it will flash briefly. Low Oil Warning Light Your vehicle is turned on, the light will be ready to your engine from neglected oil problems canbe costly and is not covered by your vehicle serviced as soon as you if there's a problem. Have your warranty... is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is only performed if the engine has been turned off the engine. Note: The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period...
Owner's Manual
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CHECK GAGES I VOLTS 119 If the "TEMP," "OIL" or "VOLTS" gages read properly, there may still be an electrical problem which should be checked by your Buick dealer check the electrical system. The normal range is an engine orelectrical problem. If the gage reading stays in the electrical system. Check Gages Light The "CHECK GAGES" light indicates that there is 11 to 15 volts. Volts Gage The "Volts" gage shows voltage in either red range, have your Buick dealer.
CHECK GAGES I VOLTS 119 If the "TEMP," "OIL" or "VOLTS" gages read properly, there may still be an electrical problem which should be checked by your Buick dealer check the electrical system. The normal range is an engine orelectrical problem. If the gage reading stays in the electrical system. Check Gages Light The "CHECK GAGES" light indicates that there is 11 to 15 volts. Volts Gage The "Volts" gage shows voltage in either red range, have your Buick dealer.
