Owner's Manual
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... As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile 1914. in 1906. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Indy : The successof Buick engineswas visible not only on BuickS Test Hill First Buick Factory V However, new General Manager... createdpopular new models including the Special the Roadmaster. And a Buickwas the first car travel across the and around theworld. Buick and sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on in country the race track, but endurance tests across to South America,...
... As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile 1914. in 1906. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Indy : The successof Buick engineswas visible not only on BuickS Test Hill First Buick Factory V However, new General Manager... createdpopular new models including the Special the Roadmaster. And a Buickwas the first car travel across the and around theworld. Buick and sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on in country the race track, but endurance tests across to South America,...
Owner's Manual
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... brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the post-war era. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953, And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in increased sales. The first production V-6 engine was introduced... in the 1948 Roadmaster. I953 Shylurk 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". vi Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the Special. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in 1949.
... brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the post-war era. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953, And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in increased sales. The first production V-6 engine was introduced... in the 1948 Roadmaster. I953 Shylurk 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". vi Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the Special. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in 1949.
Owner's Manual
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It also tells you some things you how to use safety belts properly. that comes on the seatback to buckle up until it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. And it locks in the upright position. 4. Push back and forth on as a reminder to be sure it is locked in the Index.) 1-7 f l car has a light Your v Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. Push the seatback all the way up . (See "Safety Belt Warning Light" in place.
It also tells you some things you how to use safety belts properly. that comes on the seatback to buckle up until it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. And it locks in the upright position. 4. Push back and forth on as a reminder to be sure it is locked in the Index.) 1-7 f l car has a light Your v Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. Push the seatback all the way up . (See "Safety Belt Warning Light" in place.
Owner's Manual
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...? If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that it can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will move or deform, the threshold level is not designed to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. Where is designed to inflate...
...? If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that it can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will move or deform, the threshold level is not designed to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. Where is designed to inflate...
Owner's Manual
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Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" i n the Index) so you 'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt i n a crash. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the car that is called the b'toeboard" ( A ) .That way you can sit up straight. Center Passenger Position andAny Station Wagon ThirdSeat Passenger Position U 1.-25
Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" i n the Index) so you 'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt i n a crash. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the car that is called the b'toeboard" ( A ) .That way you can sit up straight. Center Passenger Position andAny Station Wagon ThirdSeat Passenger Position U 1.-25
Owner's Manual
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... and installation instructions were specifically designed for you, or you may have . The label tells you have to pull on the lap shoulder belt. For cars first sold i n Canada, child restraints with a top strap in the kit. Use the te,ther hardware kit available from the dealer. see the label. Your...
... and installation instructions were specifically designed for you, or you may have . The label tells you have to pull on the lap shoulder belt. For cars first sold i n Canada, child restraints with a top strap in the kit. Use the te,ther hardware kit available from the dealer. see the label. Your...
Owner's Manual
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Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is stopped. 1. use NEUTRAL (N) NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do , you could be drained much gasoline. This clears the extra gasoline from engine. If you...
Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is stopped. 1. use NEUTRAL (N) NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do , you could be drained much gasoline. This clears the extra gasoline from engine. If you...
Owner's Manual
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See "Towing Your Car" in through them veryslowly. 2-15 Never drive through water that tells how to work with your dealer. If you ever have to have your vehicle ...
See "Towing Your Car" in through them veryslowly. 2-15 Never drive through water that tells how to work with your dealer. If you ever have to have your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... clearly behind you, pull the lever toward you to the night position. The day-night adjustment allows you to reduce glare from lights behind you car. Adjust the passenger's outside mirror. Mirrors Inside Mirror Outside Mirrors Manual Both the driver and passenger side outside mirrors should be adjusted so that you...
... clearly behind you, pull the lever toward you to the night position. The day-night adjustment allows you to reduce glare from lights behind you car. Adjust the passenger's outside mirror. Mirrors Inside Mirror Outside Mirrors Manual Both the driver and passenger side outside mirrors should be adjusted so that you...
Owner's Manual
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... flashing, have the vehicletowed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Car" in the Index.) The brake system warning light will be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. This light should come on you need both partsworking well...
... flashing, have the vehicletowed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Car" in the Index.) The brake system warning light will be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake systemis divided into two parts. This light should come on you need both partsworking well...
Owner's Manual
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... and stop carefully. If the light flasheswhen you're driving, you don't have it fixed so it will stay on for service. (See"Towing Your Car'' in the Index.) 2-52 With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on, have anti-lock brakes and there could be ready to... the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine and it will be aproblem with your Buick needs service. If the light is harder to warn you if there is a problem. It may go closer to reset the system. If the light...
... and stop carefully. If the light flasheswhen you're driving, you don't have it fixed so it will stay on for service. (See"Towing Your Car'' in the Index.) 2-52 With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on, have anti-lock brakes and there could be ready to... the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine and it will be aproblem with your Buick needs service. If the light is harder to warn you if there is a problem. It may go closer to reset the system. If the light...
Owner's Manual
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... it . If the antenna does not down . If the mast is still tightened to make the power antenna down when go you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Turn on and off , need to full mast extension. 2. I NOTICE: Before entering ...an automatic car wash, turn the radio it may be by vandals, you should ever become slightly bent, you turn off your radio to the fender. Make the ...
... it . If the antenna does not down . If the mast is still tightened to make the power antenna down when go you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Turn on and off , need to full mast extension. 2. I NOTICE: Before entering ...an automatic car wash, turn the radio it may be by vandals, you should ever become slightly bent, you turn off your radio to the fender. Make the ...
Owner's Manual
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...to reduce your speed as you enter the curve, while your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. Try to accelerate ...until you can from between parked cars and stops right in time. For example, you . But sometimes you are straight ahead. Maintain...a truck stopped in your front wheels are out of those places. You can lose control. Your Buick can be more effective than braking. Of course, the posted speeds are timeswhen steering can perform very ...
...to reduce your speed as you enter the curve, while your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible collision. Try to accelerate ...until you can from between parked cars and stops right in time. For example, you . But sometimes you are straight ahead. Maintain...a truck stopped in your front wheels are out of those places. You can lose control. Your Buick can be more effective than braking. Of course, the posted speeds are timeswhen steering can perform very ...
Owner's Manual
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... clear). Passing another a on two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars arelined up for traRic signs, pavement markings, and lines. When it 's all traffic accidents -- So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down...
... clear). Passing another a on two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars arelined up for traRic signs, pavement markings, and lines. When it 's all traffic accidents -- So here are some tips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down...
Owner's Manual
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... puddles or even going fast enough. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you can actually rideon the water. But if you 're going through some car washes can happen if the road is dangerous.
... puddles or even going fast enough. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you can actually rideon the water. But if you 're going through some car washes can happen if the road is dangerous.
Owner's Manual
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... are some tips for winter. Don'tswing wide or cut across the center of a hill, be something in good shape for winter driving: Have your Buick in your engine and transaxle, and you stay in hills or mountains. The lower gears help cool your lane, like a stalled...
... are some tips for winter. Don'tswing wide or cut across the center of a hill, be something in good shape for winter driving: Have your Buick in your engine and transaxle, and you stay in hills or mountains. The lower gears help cool your lane, like a stalled...
Owner's Manual
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... throttle. What's more than 55 mph (90 k d h ) ) to be driving. But trailering is required to trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Your car can be damaged. Make sure your rig will weigh more , the to operate at the heavier loads. 0 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. In...
... throttle. What's more than 55 mph (90 k d h ) ) to be driving. But trailering is required to trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Your car can be damaged. Make sure your rig will weigh more , the to operate at the heavier loads. 0 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. In...
Owner's Manual
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... Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier(,C) tow truck. 5-7 If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, orspecial tires... and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. Towing Your Buick If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was damaged. 0 0 0 When the towing service arrives,let the tow operator know ...
... Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier(,C) tow truck. 5-7 If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, orspecial tires... and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. Towing Your Buick If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was damaged. 0 0 0 When the towing service arrives,let the tow operator know ...
Owner's Manual
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... psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the rails. The compact spare is correctly inflated. I Don't take your compact spare through an 1 automatic car wash with a full-size tire as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is made to perform well at the bottom of the...
... psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on the rails. The compact spare is correctly inflated. I Don't take your compact spare through an 1 automatic car wash with a full-size tire as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is made to perform well at the bottom of the...
Owner's Manual
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... information aboutusing tire chains on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gear. If you shift, and press lightly on your vehicle, see "Towing Your Car" in the Index. If that doesn't get out: it First, turn your vehicle as well as possible. Rocking your vehicle to be towed out. That...
... information aboutusing tire chains on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gear. If you shift, and press lightly on your vehicle, see "Towing Your Car" in the Index. If that doesn't get out: it First, turn your vehicle as well as possible. Rocking your vehicle to be towed out. That...