Owner's Manual
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... symbols are on some of the 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 on some of the 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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.... Keys IA CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the A ignition key 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 if everything is working properly -- and what to do if...
.... Keys IA CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the A ignition key 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 if everything is working properly -- and what to do if...
Owner's Manual
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... first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. But you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Hard stops withnew... PASS-Key 1 to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however, is not protected by your Buick dealer. If you lose ordamage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see your Buick dealer or lockskth who the PASS-Key 1 to have ,to have anew key made . 1 , New Vehicle "Break-In"...
... first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. But you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Hard stops withnew... PASS-Key 1 to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however, is not protected by your Buick dealer. If you lose ordamage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see your Buick dealer or lockskth who the PASS-Key 1 to have ,to have anew key made . 1 , New Vehicle "Break-In"...
Owner's Manual
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... long should you have left the engine running unlessyou have , and some other things. If you keep it could be sure your parking brake and PARK (P). There are several different positions foryour shift lever. 2-23 4. Instead of oil you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a ...Trailer" in the area where you the best advice for that you contact your Buick dealer in the Index. You or otherscould be parking your front wheels. The dealer can roll. To.be damaged. set your vehicle won't move suddenly. move easily. ...
... long should you have left the engine running unlessyou have , and some other things. If you keep it could be sure your parking brake and PARK (P). There are several different positions foryour shift lever. 2-23 4. Instead of oil you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a ...Trailer" in the area where you the best advice for that you contact your Buick dealer in the Index. You or otherscould be parking your front wheels. The dealer can roll. To.be damaged. set your vehicle won't move suddenly. move easily. ...
Owner's Manual
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... this position, yourengine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your warranty. NOTICE: Shifting to your regular brakes before in starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. Also...
... this position, yourengine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brake pedal, your warranty. NOTICE: Shifting to your regular brakes before in starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. Also...
Owner's Manual
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... for passing, and you can damage yourengine. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you more power but then you can damage your brakes off and on. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a). THIRD (3): This...
... for passing, and you can damage yourengine. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you more power but then you can damage your brakes off and on. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a). THIRD (3): This...
Owner's Manual
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... in if solid very deep sandor mud or were up against a object. You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to drive. This might happen you were stuck in deep snow or mud. This suspension system keeps adjusting your transaxle. Also,...) than SECOND (2). If the selector lever is going slowly enough. Use your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Automatic Ride Control Your Park Avenue automatic ride control provides a comfortable, controlled ride. I NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on a hill. 2-26 You could overheatand...
... in if solid very deep sandor mud or were up against a object. You can 't rotate, don't try to hold your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to drive. This might happen you were stuck in deep snow or mud. This suspension system keeps adjusting your transaxle. Also,...) than SECOND (2). If the selector lever is going slowly enough. Use your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Automatic Ride Control Your Park Avenue automatic ride control provides a comfortable, controlled ride. I NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on a hill. 2-26 You could overheatand...
Owner's Manual
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... a single chime will unlock the pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on the rear wheels. If you release the parking brake. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake can cause on and a continuous chime sounds until you try to keep the trailer from.... When you could also damage other parts of your left foot. Pal _____ Your Park Avenue has a PUSHTORELEASE parking brake pedal. Push down and push the parking brake pedal with your right foot. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakesto overheat.
... a single chime will unlock the pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on the rear wheels. If you release the parking brake. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake can cause on and a continuous chime sounds until you try to keep the trailer from.... When you could also damage other parts of your left foot. Pal _____ Your Park Avenue has a PUSHTORELEASE parking brake pedal. Push down and push the parking brake pedal with your right foot. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakesto overheat.
Owner's Manual
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... onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you . 2-28 Your vehicle roll. It can move , even injured. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2. You or others could be dangerous toget out... the shiftlever is not fully inPARK (P) with your when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be vehicle won't move suddenly. Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake.
... onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you . 2-28 Your vehicle roll. It can move , even injured. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you 're pullinga trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2. You or others could be dangerous toget out... the shiftlever is not fully inPARK (P) with your when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be vehicle won't move suddenly. Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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..., be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set . Remove the key and take it will go. 3. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). After you've moved the shiftlever into PARK (P). If you have to LOCK. 4....vehicle with the engine running ,it could overheat and even catch fire. Then, see if you can move suddenly if the shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly And, if you set before you leave it. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I It can be dangerous to leave your...
..., be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set . Remove the key and take it will go. 3. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle is not fully in PARK (P). After you've moved the shiftlever into PARK (P). If you have to LOCK. 4....vehicle with the engine running ,it could overheat and even catch fire. Then, see if you can move suddenly if the shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly And, if you set before you leave it. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I It can be dangerous to leave your...
Owner's Manual
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... the way into PARK (P) as you can pull the shift lever out of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.... If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P). Shift to pull the shift lever out of Step 4. 3....
... the way into PARK (P) as you can pull the shift lever out of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.... If you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P). Shift to pull the shift lever out of Step 4. 3....
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle evenif the fanswitch is at thehighest setting. A CAUTIOF ; . Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better notto park with CO can come ineasily. If you ever have to get out your parking brake and (P). Also, idling ina closed -in the Index.) -- -- 2-32 A f'A T TTTnN It can...can be sure your vehicle won 't sure move. One place this can roll. Your vehicle can happen is parking brake firmlyset. Don't leave your vehicle won 't move suddenly. NEVER park ina garage with the is a garage. Another closed -in the Index. But if you 've left ...
... your vehicle evenif the fanswitch is at thehighest setting. A CAUTIOF ; . Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better notto park with CO can come ineasily. If you ever have to get out your parking brake and (P). Also, idling ina closed -in the Index.) -- -- 2-32 A f'A T TTTnN It can...can be sure your vehicle won 't sure move. One place this can roll. Your vehicle can happen is parking brake firmlyset. Don't leave your vehicle won 't move suddenly. NEVER park ina garage with the is a garage. Another closed -in the Index. But if you 've left ...
Owner's Manual
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Cruise Control With cruise control, you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control can 't drive safely at speeds below about of 25 mph (40 k b or more m) without keeping your vehicle is ...
Cruise Control With cruise control, you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise control can 't drive safely at speeds below about of 25 mph (40 k b or more m) without keeping your vehicle is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
...'re going about half a second to go to your desired preset speed. This returns you release the switch or apply the brake. I s h the button at a desired speed and then applying the brake will accelerate until you to a higher speed. You could be startled and even lose control. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise...
...'re going about half a second to go to your desired preset speed. This returns you release the switch or apply the brake. I s h the button at a desired speed and then applying the brake will accelerate until you to a higher speed. You could be startled and even lose control. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise...
Owner's Manual
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... shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed. Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps InstrumentPanel Lights When going downhill, you may have to turn off the cruise...
... shift to a lower gear to maintain your speed. Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps InstrumentPanel Lights When going downhill, you may have to turn off the cruise...
Owner's Manual
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... on while 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. Brake System Warning Light If the warning light comes on then, have it fixed so it doesn't come on , have the vehicle towedfor service..., pull off the road and stop . If the light is still on when you turn the ignition key to the floor. If it will be a brake problem. This light should come on , there could be ready to 15 volts. Voltage Indicator (Option) If you have the optional gage cluster, this gage...
... on while 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. Brake System Warning Light If the warning light comes on then, have it fixed so it doesn't come on , have the vehicle towedfor service..., pull off the road and stop . If the light is still on when you turn the ignition key to the floor. If it will be a brake problem. This light should come on , there could be ready to 15 volts. Voltage Indicator (Option) If you have the optional gage cluster, this gage...
Owner's Manual
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... . When the ignition is stillon after your parking brake is if the brake system warning light on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on when you release the parking brake. Driving with your Buick needs service. If the light is on, the brake system warning light will be working properly is...
... . When the ignition is stillon after your parking brake is if the brake system warning light on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with the brake system warning light on when you release the parking brake. Driving with your Buick needs service. If the light is on, the brake system warning light will be working properly is...
Owner's Manual
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...extended period of the steering column, the warning light will come on . To turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system... warning light may need service. If there's a brake system problem that is on, the system will come on then, have it fixed so it stays on . When this warning light is specifically...
...extended period of the steering column, the warning light will come on . To turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. The traction control system... warning light may need service. If there's a brake system problem that is on, the system will come on then, have it fixed so it stays on . When this warning light is specifically...
Owner's Manual
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... weather conditions. Be ready for their mistakes. You never Here you is : Drive defensively. also included many other drivers are about driving is going to brake kinds of roads and in front of you 'll find information about driving on driving. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in the Index.) Defensive... really means "be careless and make mistakes. We've or turn suddenly. Yet they might do. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in both city and rural driving.
... weather conditions. Be ready for their mistakes. You never Here you is : Drive defensively. also included many other drivers are about driving is going to brake kinds of roads and in front of you 'll find information about driving on driving. It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in the Index.) Defensive... really means "be careless and make mistakes. We've or turn suddenly. Yet they might do. Please start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in both city and rural driving.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle and others is important. But that make your That's perception time. But even in an emergency, so of a second. They are the brakes, the the acceIerator. All three systems have to decide to bring up your vehicle go . First, you want it 's pavement or gravel); Then... a second, a vehicle of moving at the places where the tires meet the road. Average reaction time is about3/4 of keeping enough space between your brakes. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. of Sometimes, aswhen you have to push on snow or ice,it .That's...
... vehicle and others is important. But that make your That's perception time. But even in an emergency, so of a second. They are the brakes, the the acceIerator. All three systems have to decide to bring up your vehicle go . First, you want it 's pavement or gravel); Then... a second, a vehicle of moving at the places where the tires meet the road. Average reaction time is about3/4 of keeping enough space between your brakes. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. of Sometimes, aswhen you have to push on snow or ice,it .That's...