Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle's deceleration. The air bag is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). Also, don't put anything on, or attach anything (such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speedis above or below this . -- The air bag will be somewhat above the system's designed... right front passenger. Don't put anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. sensing The system triggers a chemical reaction the sodium azide of what the repair costs were.
... the vehicle's deceleration. The air bag is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). Also, don't put anything on, or attach anything (such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speedis above or below this . -- The air bag will be somewhat above the system's designed... right front passenger. Don't put anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. sensing The system triggers a chemical reaction the sodium azide of what the repair costs were.
Owner's Manual
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... fit. See the part on the air bag system earlier in your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need to be just for you. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts... andrepairs may mean you will need to replace air bag system parts. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to havesafety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If your dealer will order you an extender. If you see anything that goes through the seat to the adjuster may not protect...
... fit. See the part on the air bag system earlier in your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need to be just for you. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts... andrepairs may mean you will need to replace air bag system parts. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to havesafety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If your dealer will order you an extender. If you see anything that goes through the seat to the adjuster may not protect...
Owner's Manual
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...ever suspect exhaust is coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Things that can cause unconsciousnessand death. and Have your vehicle... over high points on the roador over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can 't see or smell. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust cankill. It can burn. 2-31 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision.
...ever suspect exhaust is coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Things that can cause unconsciousnessand death. and Have your vehicle... over high points on the roador over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can 't see or smell. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Engine exhaust cankill. It can burn. 2-31 Your vehicle was damaged ina collision.
Owner's Manual
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... in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can be costly -- The safety belt light will also come on for about 70 seconds. Gages can signal that tells you what to let you... you know when there's a problem with this If section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there may be or is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on when...
... in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can be costly -- The safety belt light will also come on for about 70 seconds. Gages can signal that tells you what to let you... you know when there's a problem with this If section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there may be or is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on when...
Owner's Manual
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This light should come on and the engine is on , have it repaired. If the light doesn't come on, as it is required. Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. A ...misfireincreases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in PARK (P). If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: The following may not be as This could leadto costly repairs that may preventmore serious damage to your vehicle: 0 0 Reducevehiclespeed. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis...
This light should come on and the engine is on , have it repaired. If the light doesn't come on, as it is required. Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. A ...misfireincreases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on during a malfunction in PARK (P). If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: The following may not be as This could leadto costly repairs that may preventmore serious damage to your vehicle: 0 0 Reducevehiclespeed. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis...
Owner's Manual
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...few moments before driving away. Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of fogging your windows. Manual operation of fogging your Buick dealer. Once the vehicle is too cool. Then move the FAN lever to circulate throughout your vehicle. 0 When the engine idles for you ... vehicle with the electronic touch system in the FLOOR mode will do this for a long time, the exterior temperature sensor may need repair.See your windows. 0 0 When you have the dual automatic comfortemp system, the AUTO setting will also supply air through the floor outlets.
...few moments before driving away. Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of fogging your windows. Manual operation of fogging your Buick dealer. Once the vehicle is too cool. Then move the FAN lever to circulate throughout your vehicle. 0 When the engine idles for you ... vehicle with the electronic touch system in the FLOOR mode will do this for a long time, the exterior temperature sensor may need repair.See your windows. 0 0 When you have the dual automatic comfortemp system, the AUTO setting will also supply air through the floor outlets.
Owner's Manual
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you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by pressing the button during the heatingcycle will turn it off. After 10 minutes it will then operate for fiveminutes before going ...
you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by pressing the button during the heatingcycle will turn it off. After 10 minutes it will then operate for fiveminutes before going ...
Owner's Manual
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...keeps the rear of trunk, put inside the vehicle so that someof them far forward as can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your vehicle level as you pull a trailer. you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever can. In a... warranty. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can . It's automatic -- Towing a Trailer Things you have followed allthe steps in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for Ask advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- For example, the traileris too heavy, the if brakes may not work...
...keeps the rear of trunk, put inside the vehicle so that someof them far forward as can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your vehicle level as you pull a trailer. you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever can. In a... warranty. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can . It's automatic -- Towing a Trailer Things you have followed allthe steps in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for Ask advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- For example, the traileris too heavy, the if brakes may not work...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
... roll. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on , it could be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. NOTICE: ~ If you leave your radio on ... so the jumper cables can injure clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5. The repairs wouldn't covered by be damaged. 2. An electric fan canstart upeven when the engine you don't ...both vehicles. Turn off the ignition on each battery. Set the parking brake firmly on both batteries. This will avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 4. Put an automatic...
... roll. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on , it could be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. NOTICE: ~ If you leave your radio on ... so the jumper cables can injure clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 5. The repairs wouldn't covered by be damaged. 2. An electric fan canstart upeven when the engine you don't ...both vehicles. Turn off the ignition on each battery. Set the parking brake firmly on both batteries. This will avoid sparks and help save your warranty. 4. Put an automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... until the of steam or coolant before opening the hood. Steam from it can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Thecostly repairs would not be badly burned. I you keep you driving with no sign of engine is cool. , If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: ...If your engine catches fire because keep driving when your Buick instrument panel and if you have the optional gage cluster, a coolant temperature gage. You will find a LOW COOLANT warning light. Wait until itcools down....
... until the of steam or coolant before opening the hood. Steam from it can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Thecostly repairs would not be badly burned. I you keep you driving with no sign of engine is cool. , If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: ...If your engine catches fire because keep driving when your Buick instrument panel and if you have the optional gage cluster, a coolant temperature gage. You will find a LOW COOLANT warning light. Wait until itcools down....
Owner's Manual
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... wheel cover on your compact a spare, you have the nuts tightened with torque wrench to accident. Stop somewhereas soon as you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Be sure to brake pulsation and rotor damage. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can and have to replace them, be sure to the... thewheel cover in the proper sequence and to new GM original get equipment wheel nuts. It won 't on your compact spare. avoid To expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the trunk until you can lead to use the correct wheel nuts. - 11.
... wheel cover on your compact a spare, you have the nuts tightened with torque wrench to accident. Stop somewhereas soon as you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Be sure to brake pulsation and rotor damage. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can and have to replace them, be sure to the... thewheel cover in the proper sequence and to new GM original get equipment wheel nuts. It won 't on your compact spare. avoid To expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the trunk until you can lead to use the correct wheel nuts. - 11.
Owner's Manual
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... was fully inflated when y o q vehicle was new,it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip andhave your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.Of course, it can lose after a time. Your spare,will last longer and be 60 psi (420 P a ) . Don't use tire...
... was fully inflated when y o q vehicle was new,it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip andhave your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.Of course, it can lose after a time. Your spare,will last longer and be 60 psi (420 P a ) . Don't use tire...
Owner's Manual
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...fuels meet California Emission Standards (indicated on fuels meeting iheAAMA specification could provide improved driveability andemissioncontrol system protection compared to your authorized Buick dealer for better vehicle performance and engine protection. as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does not occur. Gasolines meeting... minimum, the gasolineyou use premium unleaded gasoline rated at octane 87 or higher. If the and octane is the of fuels used, repairs type may fail asmog-check test. That's normal, and you are not available in theIndex.) If you still hear heavy knocking, ...
...fuels meet California Emission Standards (indicated on fuels meeting iheAAMA specification could provide improved driveability andemissioncontrol system protection compared to your authorized Buick dealer for better vehicle performance and engine protection. as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does not occur. Gasolines meeting... minimum, the gasolineyou use premium unleaded gasoline rated at octane 87 or higher. If the and octane is the of fuels used, repairs type may fail asmog-check test. That's normal, and you are not available in theIndex.) If you still hear heavy knocking, ...
Owner's Manual
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...forming in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be driving. If this happens, return toyour authorized Buick dealer for fuel that will help clean the air. If you 're going and give your emission control system to thefuel. General...such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may turnon. That damage wouldn't be covered by use such fuels, your warranty. Costly repairs on caused by your emission control systemperformance may deteriorate and the malfunctionindicator lamp on driving in your engine and fuel system, allowing your ...
...forming in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be driving. If this happens, return toyour authorized Buick dealer for fuel that will help clean the air. If you 're going and give your emission control system to thefuel. General...such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may turnon. That damage wouldn't be covered by use such fuels, your warranty. Costly repairs on caused by your emission control systemperformance may deteriorate and the malfunctionindicator lamp on driving in your engine and fuel system, allowing your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 273
... other liquid like alcohol, can be badly damaged. system is set for the proper coolant With plain water or the wrong your mix warranty. The repair cost wouldn't be harmful. 6-25 Your vehi.cle's coolant warning mix. Your engine could mix, get the overheat and warning.
... other liquid like alcohol, can be badly damaged. system is set for the proper coolant With plain water or the wrong your mix warranty. The repair cost wouldn't be harmful. 6-25 Your vehi.cle's coolant warning mix. Your engine could mix, get the overheat and warning.
Owner's Manual
Page 276
... on the dipstick. an unusual noise. What to Use Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of the engine. Have the system inspected and repaired. It is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. The level should beat the FULL COLD mark. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the...
... on the dipstick. an unusual noise. What to Use Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of the engine. Have the system inspected and repaired. It is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. The level should beat the FULL COLD mark. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the...
Owner's Manual
Page 280
... you wear warning sound, have the rear brake linings inspected. Whenyou have the front brakes replaced, have built-in travel. This could resultin costly brake repair. Free movement of brake trouble. That could lead to help prevent brake pulsation. The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound.... Brake Adjustment Every time you apply thebrakes, with worn-out brake pads could be heard all the time your brakes adjust wear. Brake Wear Your Buick has frontdisc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have the rear brakes inspected, too.
... you wear warning sound, have the rear brake linings inspected. Whenyou have the front brakes replaced, have built-in travel. This could resultin costly brake repair. Free movement of brake trouble. That could lead to help prevent brake pulsation. The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound.... Brake Adjustment Every time you apply thebrakes, with worn-out brake pads could be heard all the time your brakes adjust wear. Brake Wear Your Buick has frontdisc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Owner's Manual
Page 290
... to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your vehicle will continue to have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be repaired well because of size or location the of the damage. 7way to show cord or fabric. 0 You need , look at three or more places around...
... to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your vehicle will continue to have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be repaired well because of size or location the of the damage. 7way to show cord or fabric. 0 You need , look at three or more places around...
Owner's Manual
Page 293
... on yourvehicle can be the correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replacement. Your dealer will be repaired). You could affect the braking and handling your of you needto replace any of your Buick dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. NOTICE: The WtMg ...as theone it (except some aluminum wheels, which you need. It could have acollision in the Index for your tires lose air and make your Buick model. Always use be dangerous. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should have the right wheel, wheel...
... on yourvehicle can be the correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replacement. Your dealer will be repaired). You could affect the braking and handling your of you needto replace any of your Buick dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. NOTICE: The WtMg ...as theone it (except some aluminum wheels, which you need. It could have acollision in the Index for your tires lose air and make your Buick model. Always use be dangerous. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should have the right wheel, wheel...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
... with a soft clean towel. The surface of these wheels is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repairshop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to all wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces on them because you...vehicle. These brushes can take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that are subject to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Don't use a stiff brush with mild soap and water. A wax may damage the paint finish. surfaces. ...
... with a soft clean towel. The surface of these wheels is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repairshop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to all wipe off any overspray or splash from painted surfaces on them because you...vehicle. These brushes can take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that are subject to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Don't use a stiff brush with mild soap and water. A wax may damage the paint finish. surfaces. ...