Owner's Manual
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... symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I I A '** BRAKE ( ) h=r 0 HORN SPEAKER POWER WINDOW ,\I/, DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK...
... symbols are used on some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I I A '** BRAKE ( ) h=r 0 HORN SPEAKER POWER WINDOW ,\I/, DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... a vehicle with young children. and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. Section 2 FeaturesandControls I Here you can learn about the...
... a vehicle with young children. and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. Section 2 FeaturesandControls I Here you can learn about the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Avoid making hard stops for more information. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stops withnew linings can service a PASS-Key 1 to wait three ... on, you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). But you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you don't have anew key made . 1 During this breaking-in . Your vehicle is ...
.... Avoid making hard stops for more information. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stops withnew linings can service a PASS-Key 1 to wait three ... on, you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). But you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you don't have anew key made . 1 During this breaking-in . Your vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
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... or otherscould be sure your front wheels. If you have , and some other things. set your Buick dealer in the area where you keep it was before to See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you're on the outside temperature, the kind of trying... to use when you the best advice for that you contact your parking brake and PARK (P). is not fully PARK (P) with the in the Index. There are several different positions foryour shift lever. 2-23 To.be injured. The answer depends...
... or otherscould be sure your front wheels. If you have , and some other things. set your Buick dealer in the area where you keep it was before to See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move , even when you're on the outside temperature, the kind of trying... to use when you the best advice for that you contact your parking brake and PARK (P). is not fully PARK (P) with the in the Index. There are several different positions foryour shift lever. 2-23 To.be injured. The answer depends...
Owner's Manual
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NEUTRAL (N): In this gearto back up. push the shift lever all the way PARK (P) asyou into the gear you wish.See "Shifting Out ofPARK (P)" in starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, "If see ...You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle ...
NEUTRAL (N): In this gearto back up. push the shift lever all the way PARK (P) asyou into the gear you wish.See "Shifting Out ofPARK (P)" in starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, "If see ...You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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You can damage your brakes off and on hills. Here are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): 0 0 When driving on ...
You can damage your brakes off and on hills. Here are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): 0 0 When driving on ...
Owner's Manual
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...) than SECOND (2). I NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on a hill. 2-26 Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on very steep hills, or in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift intofirst gear until the vehicle is put... drive. You could overheatand damage the transaxle. This could damage your car's ride and handling depending upon speed and road conditions. Automatic Ride Control Your Park Avenue automatic ride control provides a comfortable, controlled ride.
...) than SECOND (2). I NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on a hill. 2-26 Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on very steep hills, or in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift intofirst gear until the vehicle is put... drive. You could overheatand damage the transaxle. This could damage your car's ride and handling depending upon speed and road conditions. Automatic Ride Control Your Park Avenue automatic ride control provides a comfortable, controlled ride.
Owner's Manual
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...will unlock the pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on your right foot. The parking brake uses the brakes on any hill, see "Towing a ... 40 feet (12.2 m)), with the parking brake can cause on and a continuous chime sounds until you could also damage other parts of your left foot, the parking brake pedal will be heard. Pal _____ Your Park Avenue has a PUSHTORELEASE parking brake pedal. Push down with your rear brakesto...
...will unlock the pedal. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on your right foot. The parking brake uses the brakes on any hill, see "Towing a ... 40 feet (12.2 m)), with the parking brake can cause on and a continuous chime sounds until you could also damage other parts of your left foot, the parking brake pedal will be heard. Pal _____ Your Park Avenue has a PUSHTORELEASE parking brake pedal. Push down with your rear brakesto...
Owner's Manual
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... be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully inPARK (P) with your when you . 2-28 Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be vehicle won't move suddenly. Hold the...
... be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully inPARK (P) with your when you . 2-28 Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be vehicle won't move suddenly. Hold the...
Owner's Manual
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... as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. After you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your parking brake is in PARK (P) with the engine running .Your vehicle could overheat and even catch ...fire. leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly And, if you . Remove the key and take it could move ...
... as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. After you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your parking brake is in PARK (P) with the engine running .Your vehicle could overheat and even catch ...fire. leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly And, if you . Remove the key and take it could move ...
Owner's Manual
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... shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) as you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawlin the transaxle. Shifting Out of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You may... put too much force on the shift lever-- Then move the shift lever outof PARK (P) befure you release the parking brake. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can pull the ...
... shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) as you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawlin the transaxle. Shifting Out of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You may... put too much force on the shift lever-- Then move the shift lever outof PARK (P) befure you release the parking brake. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can pull the ...
Owner's Manual
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A f'A T TTTnN It can be dangerous to know. You or otherscould be your parking brake and (P). To be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-32 A CAUTIOF ; . Your vehicle can come ineasily. Also, idling ina closed -in place can be sure ... could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can happen is at thehighest setting. Idling the engine with the is parking brake firmlyset. One place this can move suddenly. Exhaust with CO can roll. Don't leave your vehicle evenif the fanswitch is a garage. But if you 're...
A f'A T TTTnN It can be dangerous to know. You or otherscould be your parking brake and (P). To be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-32 A CAUTIOF ; . Your vehicle can come ineasily. Also, idling ina closed -in place can be sure ... could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can happen is at thehighest setting. Idling the engine with the is parking brake firmlyset. One place this can move suddenly. Exhaust with CO can roll. Don't leave your vehicle evenif the fanswitch is a garage. But if you 're...
Owner's Manual
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... a steady speed. So, don't use your foot on the accelerator. Don't use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 2-39 If your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. This can maintain a speed about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your vehicle is in cruise control when the...
... a steady speed. So, don't use your foot on the accelerator. Don't use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 2-39 If your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. This can maintain a speed about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your vehicle is in cruise control when the...
Owner's Manual
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... to a higher speed. I s h the button at R/A. Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to goto a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to go...
... to a higher speed. I s h the button at R/A. Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to goto a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to go...
Owner's Manual
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Of course, applying the brake takes you may have to step on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control. The CRUISE light will work on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps InstrumentPanel ...Lights When going downhill, you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your speed down. or 0 Move the cruise switch to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal; Using ...
Of course, applying the brake takes you may have to step on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control. The CRUISE light will work on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps InstrumentPanel ...Lights When going downhill, you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your speed down. or 0 Move the cruise switch to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal; Using ...
Owner's Manual
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... light should come on , there could be ready to push. If the light and chime come on then, have it fixed so it will be a brake problem. It may notice that the pedal is harder to warn you have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the Index.) 2-71.... Voltage Indicator (Option) If you if there's a problem. 8 1 8 W If the reading stays outside the normal range, or the battery warning light comes on,have your brake system inspected right away. Have your Buick dealer check the electrical system.
... light should come on , there could be ready to push. If the light and chime come on then, have it fixed so it will be a brake problem. It may notice that the pedal is harder to warn you have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the Index.) 2-71.... Voltage Indicator (Option) If you if there's a problem. 8 1 8 W If the reading stays outside the normal range, or the battery warning light comes on,have your brake system inspected right away. Have your Buick dealer check the electrical system.
Owner's Manual
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... there is stillon after your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on until you 'redriving, your parking brake. If the to an accident. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on , you still have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the ?arking brake set your Buick needs service. The light will...
... there is stillon after your regular brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on until you 'redriving, your parking brake. If the to an accident. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on , you still have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the ?arking brake set your Buick needs service. The light will...
Owner's Manual
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...related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your brakes cool down. If your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on for more information.) ...extended period of the steering column, the warning light will come on until your vehicle may come on and stay on. If there's a brake system problem that is turned on, your driving accordingly. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-73 Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This ...
...related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your brakes cool down. If your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on for more information.) ...extended period of the steering column, the warning light will come on until your vehicle may come on and stay on. If there's a brake system problem that is turned on, your driving accordingly. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-73 Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Rear-end collisions are common, Allow enough following distance. You never Here you is : Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in both city and rural driving. Anticipate what they are about the most preventableof accidents. We've or turn suddenly... means "be careless and make mistakes. Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is going to brake kinds of you 'll find information about driving on driving. Yet they might do.
.... Rear-end collisions are common, Allow enough following distance. You never Here you is : Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in both city and rural driving. Anticipate what they are about the most preventableof accidents. We've or turn suddenly... means "be careless and make mistakes. Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is going to brake kinds of you 'll find information about driving on driving. Yet they might do.
Owner's Manual
Page 179
But that make your brakes. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. tire tread; Thatmeans you have to decide to ask ... bring up your vehicle. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with another. They are the brakes, the the acceIerator. First, you can provide. Then you 're driving on snow or ice,it's easy to push on ...the brake pedal. foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that 's only ...
But that make your brakes. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. tire tread; Thatmeans you have to decide to ask ... bring up your vehicle. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with another. They are the brakes, the the acceIerator. First, you can provide. Then you 're driving on snow or ice,it's easy to push on ...the brake pedal. foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that 's only ...