Owner's Manual
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...maintenance and what to do if you howto contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...8-1 This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use . ProblemsontheRoad ...5-1 This...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. FeaturesandControls ...2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...6-1 Here the manual tells you 'll find something you how to use your sound ...
...maintenance and what to do if you howto contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...8-1 This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can use . ProblemsontheRoad ...5-1 This...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. FeaturesandControls ...2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...6-1 Here the manual tells you 'll find something you how to use your sound ...
Owner's Manual
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... called a Buick in1900. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy) Durant iv However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to Flint. David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to 1903. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in asuccessful...
... called a Buick in1900. Buick engineers developed the William C. (Billy) Durant iv However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to Flint. David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to 1903. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in asuccessful...
Owner's Manual
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... in increased sales. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, more massive in the (introduced in 1942), bec~ame post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was used in 1949.... vi In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and This post-war period brought other military hardware. great styling...
... in increased sales. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, more massive in the (introduced in 1942), bec~ame post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was used in 1949.... vi In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and This post-war period brought other military hardware. great styling...
Owner's Manual
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... symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you and...COULD CAUSE BURNS FASTEN SEAT BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME a b CONDITIONING A'R 4 3 # FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W RELEASE TRUNK LAMPSoR HIGH BEAM SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY = =o VENTILATING FAN TEMP OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER t )tT ,111, FOG...
... symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you and...COULD CAUSE BURNS FASTEN SEAT BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME a b CONDITIONING A'R 4 3 # FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W RELEASE TRUNK LAMPSoR HIGH BEAM SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY = =o VENTILATING FAN TEMP OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER t )tT ,111, FOG...
Owner's Manual
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... not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle again or uses another ignition key. If the engine does not start . u e a n and dry the key. If you accidentally use a key that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the ...resistor pellet, the starter won't work with different resistor pellets in the Index). The SECURITY light may also want to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key% If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers"...
... not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle again or uses another ignition key. If the engine does not start . u e a n and dry the key. If you accidentally use a key that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the ...resistor pellet, the starter won't work with different resistor pellets in the Index). The SECURITY light may also want to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key% If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers"...
Owner's Manual
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RUN OFF: This position lets you turn thekey hard. RUN: This isthe position for driving. This position locks your engine. It's a theft deterrent fea .e. If it could break f the key or the ignition switch. To use things like LOCK. Using a tool to five different positions: ... key seems stuck in LOCK and can turn the switch to force it is off the engine but still turn off . A -- It doesn't lock thesteering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you turn the steering wheel. START This ...
RUN OFF: This position lets you turn thekey hard. RUN: This isthe position for driving. This position locks your engine. It's a theft deterrent fea .e. If it could break f the key or the ignition switch. To use things like LOCK. Using a tool to five different positions: ... key seems stuck in LOCK and can turn the switch to force it is off the engine but still turn off . A -- It doesn't lock thesteering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you turn the steering wheel. START This ...
Owner's Manual
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... when your vehicle is opened, the following systems will work for 10 minutes: Power windows Radio e Clock (with radio off) 0 Astroroof (option) Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Retained Accessory Power After the ignition is turned off, and before...
... when your vehicle is opened, the following systems will work for 10 minutes: Power windows Radio e Clock (with radio off) 0 Astroroof (option) Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Retained Accessory Power After the ignition is turned off, and before...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Neverdrive through them very slowly. 2-17 If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical way parts or accessories, you drive too quickly through deep puddles f or standing water, water... can 't avoid deep puddlesor standing water, drive through water that tells howdo it to work with your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is lower than the underbody your vehicle. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: I you could change the the fuel injection system operates.
... vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Neverdrive through them very slowly. 2-17 If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical way parts or accessories, you drive too quickly through deep puddles f or standing water, water... can 't avoid deep puddlesor standing water, drive through water that tells howdo it to work with your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is lower than the underbody your vehicle. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: I you could change the the fuel injection system operates.
Owner's Manual
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...-up. Turn off the engine. 2. Instead of four hours prior to store the cordas it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. 2-18 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. I NOTICE: After you 'll parking your Buick dealer in the area where you 've used the coolant heater, ...be The dealer can help. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 O (- 18O C) or colder, theengine F coolant heater can...
...-up. Turn off the engine. 2. Instead of four hours prior to store the cordas it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. 2-18 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. I NOTICE: After you 'll parking your Buick dealer in the area where you 've used the coolant heater, ...be The dealer can help. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 O (- 18O C) or colder, theengine F coolant heater can...
Owner's Manual
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... is in PARK (P)range before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console 2-19 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. If you can 't move easily. push the shift lever all the way into PARK... PARK (P) when the ignition key is fully in the RUN position. Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your regular brakes before starting the engine.
... is in PARK (P)range before you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on floor shift console 2-19 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. If you can 't move easily. push the shift lever all the way into PARK... PARK (P) when the ignition key is fully in the RUN position. Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your regular brakes before starting the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice orSnow" in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine (N) racing isn't covered by your transaxle caused by shifting out of snow, ice or sand withoutdamaging your vehicle is being towed. Also, use...
... REVERSE (R) only after your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice orSnow" in this section. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine (N) racing isn't covered by your transaxle caused by shifting out of snow, ice or sand withoutdamaging your vehicle is being towed. Also, use...
Owner's Manual
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... all the way down steep mountain roads, but you never go down . AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): position is for more than approximately 35 mph (56 k m h ) , push your engine. You can damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 k / ) more power. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(0) or THIRD (3) as much as you go Overdrive. Going about...
... all the way down steep mountain roads, but you never go down . AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): position is for more than approximately 35 mph (56 k m h ) , push your engine. You can damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 k / ) more power. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(0) or THIRD (3) as much as you go Overdrive. Going about...
Owner's Manual
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... and push the lever all the way toward the front of your parking brake is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Leaving Your Vehicle with the engine running, be sure your right foot and set before you . If you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with you leave it... away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Then, see if you have to LOCK. 4. Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the Engine Running 3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle is firrnly set the parking brake. 2.
... and push the lever all the way toward the front of your parking brake is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1. Leaving Your Vehicle with the engine running, be sure your right foot and set before you . If you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with you leave it... away from PARK (P) without first pushing the button. Then, see if you have to LOCK. 4. Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the Engine Running 3. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down with your vehicle is firrnly set the parking brake. 2.
Owner's Manual
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Follow the proper steps to park with the engine running. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-28 Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to be your vehicle won't sure move. If you are parkingon a hill and if you ever have to, here are some things to know. But if you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
Follow the proper steps to park with the engine running. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-28 Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to be your vehicle won't sure move. If you are parkingon a hill and if you ever have to, here are some things to know. But if you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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...move the control toward AUTO MAX. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work with the lightsensor on top of your engine. The DRL system will go off quickly when you turn off your vehicle during the day. This feature is designed to three minutes. Twilight ... your lamps will be sureit isn't covered. When the DRL are on,only your low beamheadlamps will remain on for others to AUTO MAX, your engine. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won 't be on. If you do itwill read "dark" and the headlamps will automatically shut off ...
...move the control toward AUTO MAX. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work with the lightsensor on top of your engine. The DRL system will go off quickly when you turn off your vehicle during the day. This feature is designed to three minutes. Twilight ... your lamps will be sureit isn't covered. When the DRL are on,only your low beamheadlamps will remain on for others to AUTO MAX, your engine. The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won 't be on. If you do itwill read "dark" and the headlamps will automatically shut off ...
Owner's Manual
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...'s functions. Paying attentionto your vehicle.The pictures will see in the detailson the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. and even dangerous. So please get to do repairs...
...'s functions. Paying attentionto your vehicle.The pictures will see in the detailson the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. and even dangerous. So please get to do repairs...
Owner's Manual
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... control system warning light comes on and stayson for more information.) If there's a brake system problem that is turned on when you start the engine. Adjust your brakescool down. If your vehicle needs service. 2-60 This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the ...control system will turnoff and the warninglight will come on for the following reasons: 0 TRACTION OFF 0 If you turn the system by an engine-related problem, thesystem will turn off traction control button located the left of the to steering column, the warning light will be ready to ...
... control system warning light comes on and stayson for more information.) If there's a brake system problem that is turned on when you start the engine. Adjust your brakescool down. If your vehicle needs service. 2-60 This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the ...control system will turnoff and the warninglight will come on for the following reasons: 0 TRACTION OFF 0 If you turn the system by an engine-related problem, thesystem will turn off traction control button located the left of the to steering column, the warning light will be ready to ...
Owner's Manual
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...you have been operating your vehicle under normd driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. The chapter "Problems on the Road" in this manual explains what to do . See... "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-61 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as the warning light. The chapter "Problems on the Road" in ...
...you have been operating your vehicle under normd driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. The chapter "Problems on the Road" in this manual explains what to do . See... "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-61 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you that your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as the warning light. The chapter "Problems on the Road" in ...
Owner's Manual
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You should take your vehicle in for service soon. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have it fixed right away.zf it stays on, or it does not come on at all, have a problem. This could lead to as and your good engine may not run smoothly. I r LOW COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON If it comes on , after a while theemission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't be as costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
You should take your vehicle in for service soon. I NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have it fixed right away.zf it stays on, or it does not come on at all, have a problem. This could lead to as and your good engine may not run smoothly. I r LOW COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON If it comes on , after a while theemission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't be as costly repairs not covered by your warranty.