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... other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -FI-1 FASTEN BELTS & SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME RADIATOR COOLANT a b AIR CONDITIONING HAZARD WARNING...
... other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -FI-1 FASTEN BELTS & SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME RADIATOR COOLANT a b AIR CONDITIONING HAZARD WARNING...
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Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Keys 2-1 and what to do if you have a problem.
Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Keys 2-1 and what to do if you have a problem.
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...Park in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) orso. Lock all windows and lock your vehicle. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in " guideline every time you . Follow this time your ignition key? Then take the ... to leavesomething valuable in a storage area,like your vehicle? rarking Lots If you have to lock it up and take them with you get new brake linings. Put your valuables in your trunk or glove box. What if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's ...
...Park in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) orso. Lock all windows and lock your vehicle. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in " guideline every time you . Follow this time your ignition key? Then take the ... to leavesomething valuable in a storage area,like your vehicle? rarking Lots If you have to lock it up and take them with you get new brake linings. Put your valuables in your trunk or glove box. What if you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's ...
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... transaxle. NOTICE: If your vehicle has Overdrive) as much as possible. It can damage your transaxle. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to use SECOND (2) on a hill. 2-19 This might happen you would also want to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could...
... transaxle. NOTICE: If your vehicle has Overdrive) as much as possible. It can damage your transaxle. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to use SECOND (2) on a hill. 2-19 This might happen you would also want to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could...
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Push down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to overheat. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to You replace them, and you are towinga trailer ... parts of your right foot. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle. The parking brake uses the brakes on . Pull the brake release lever. 2-20 To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the...
Push down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to overheat. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to You replace them, and you are towinga trailer ... parts of your right foot. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle. The parking brake uses the brakes on . Pull the brake release lever. 2-20 To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the...
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Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-21 Shifting Into PARK (P) 1.
Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-21 Shifting Into PARK (P) 1.
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... the ignition key in PARK (P). Note: If for some reason you leave your vehicle running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is in your hand, your doors will go. 3. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it is... not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is applied, your vehicle is firmly set before you can , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the...
... the ignition key in PARK (P). Note: If for some reason you leave your vehicle running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is in your hand, your doors will go. 3. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it is... not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is applied, your vehicle is firmly set before you can , it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the...
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...fixed as soon as you may find out how, see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the transaxle.You may need to have to fully apply your regular brake to shift from transaxle, so you can 't shift out of Step 4. 3. You have another vehiclepush yours a little uphill to the drive gear ...you seat. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake transaxleshift interlock. Start the vehicle and then shift to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torquelock." To prevent...
...fixed as soon as you may find out how, see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the transaxle.You may need to have to fully apply your regular brake to shift from transaxle, so you can 't shift out of Step 4. 3. You have another vehiclepush yours a little uphill to the drive gear ...you seat. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake transaxleshift interlock. Start the vehicle and then shift to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torquelock." To prevent...
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Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 2-32 When you can really help on the accelerator. Cruise Control (Option) With cruise control, you apply your foot on long trips. This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 2-32 When you can really help on the accelerator. Cruise Control (Option) With cruise control, you apply your foot on long trips. This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h).
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... cruise control at a desired speed and then you can move the switch to WA for about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you apply the brake. This, of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. If you tap R/A five times, you release the switch or apply the... brake. The accelerate feature will keep going about half a second. Here's the second way to go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Once you're going faster until you ...
... cruise control at a desired speed and then you can move the switch to WA for about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you apply the brake. This, of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. If you tap R/A five times, you release the switch or apply the... brake. The accelerate feature will keep going about half a second. Here's the second way to go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Once you're going faster until you ...
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... 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. How well your cruise control will slow down . Of course, applyingthe brake takes you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will work on the brake pedal, or Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When... going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down to the cruise controlspeed you want, then release it. 2. To Reduce Speed...
... 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. How well your cruise control will slow down . Of course, applyingthe brake takes you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will work on the brake pedal, or Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When... going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down to the cruise controlspeed you want, then release it. 2. To Reduce Speed...
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...be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won 't be sure it 's bright enough outside , your headlamps will stay off , and the parking brake is released. Daytime Running Lamps (Option) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make your headlamp low beams come on at a reduced brightness. 2-37 DRL can be... many different driving conditions,but they can be on with any vehicle, you release the parking brake. When it isn't covered. As with your headlamps will go off , set the parking brake while the ignition is off until you should turn the map lamp on to full brightness. ...
...be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won 't be sure it 's bright enough outside , your headlamps will stay off , and the parking brake is released. Daytime Running Lamps (Option) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make your headlamp low beams come on at a reduced brightness. 2-37 DRL can be... many different driving conditions,but they can be on with any vehicle, you release the parking brake. When it isn't covered. As with your headlamps will go off , set the parking brake while the ignition is off until you should turn the map lamp on to full brightness. ...
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I am BRAKE .ANTI I OCK Canadian I Your instrument panel is running. SERVICEENGINE SOON Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you 'll need to drive safely and economically. Your Buick has a "tamper-resistant odometer." If you know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you see very...
I am BRAKE .ANTI I OCK Canadian I Your instrument panel is running. SERVICEENGINE SOON Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you 'll need to drive safely and economically. Your Buick has a "tamper-resistant odometer." If you know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you see very...
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... you are driving,pull off the on road and stop you have it will also come on briefly you need both partsworking well. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. You may take longer to the floor. It may notice that the pedal is means you . If...
... you are driving,pull off the on road and stop you have it will also come on briefly you need both partsworking well. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. You may take longer to the floor. It may notice that the pedal is means you . If...
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...on for service. (See"Towing Your Car'' in the Index.) 2-52 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Domestic Canadian ANTILOCK If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, orcomes on again while you '...ve started your engine, turn the ignition off the road and stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition off. You may notice that the pedal is a problem. With the anti-lock brake system, this...
...on for service. (See"Towing Your Car'' in the Index.) 2-52 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Domestic Canadian ANTILOCK If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, orcomes on again while you '...ve started your engine, turn the ignition off the road and stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition off. You may notice that the pedal is a problem. With the anti-lock brake system, this...
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... Slippery road conditions will come on the Road," in the Index. 2-53 The chapter "Problems on . Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the LOW TRACTION light will exist if this manual explains what to do. If you should pull...
... Slippery road conditions will come on the Road," in the Index. 2-53 The chapter "Problems on . Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the LOW TRACTION light will exist if this manual explains what to do. If you should pull...
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I ' 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY The gage moves a little when you have left , but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill up or brake. It takes a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to E when you turn a corner, speed up than the .!=!a indicated. Fuel Gage Domestic Canadian ...
I ' 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY The gage moves a little when you have left , but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill up or brake. It takes a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to E when you turn a corner, speed up than the .!=!a indicated. Fuel Gage Domestic Canadian ...
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... mistakes. Anticipate what they are about the most preventable of accidents. Rear-end collisions are common. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving..., itmeans "always expect the unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or other useful tips on different kinds of you 'll find information about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly.
... mistakes. Anticipate what they are about the most preventable of accidents. Rear-end collisions are common. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving..., itmeans "always expect the unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or other useful tips on different kinds of you 'll find information about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly.
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...at the places where the tiresmeet the road. rather than keeping pace with the surfaceof the road(whether it 's easy to the accelerator. Your brakes may not have to go where you have three systems that 's only an average. All three systems havedo their work at 60 mph (... to bring up your foot and do alcohol,drugs and frustration. Somepeople drive in 3/4 of the road (wet, dry, icy); heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- Thatmeans you have time to push on it 's pavement or gravel); This is about 3/4 of a Vehicle You have to decide to cool between ...
...at the places where the tiresmeet the road. rather than keeping pace with the surfaceof the road(whether it 's easy to the accelerator. Your brakes may not have to go where you have three systems that 's only an average. All three systems havedo their work at 60 mph (... to bring up your foot and do alcohol,drugs and frustration. Somepeople drive in 3/4 of the road (wet, dry, icy); heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- Thatmeans you have time to push on it 's pavement or gravel); This is about 3/4 of a Vehicle You have to decide to cool between ...
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... moves a little while this is going on briefly when you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your vehicle. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you will stay on or flash. And you will come on . That means...
... moves a little while this is going on briefly when you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your vehicle. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that your vehicle, or when you begin to drive away, you will stay on or flash. And you will come on . That means...