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... this time, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt to check the fuse (see "Fuses andCircuit Breakers" in your vehicle. your Buick dealeror a See locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key 1 . 1 PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in a ...the vehicle's starter it 's or inserted in the ignition the engine may remain on , the key may be dirtyor wet. PAS7-Kej I T Your vehicle is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. The SECURITY light may not start your vehicle again uses another ignition key.At this...
... this time, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt to check the fuse (see "Fuses andCircuit Breakers" in your vehicle. your Buick dealeror a See locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key 1 . 1 PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in a ...the vehicle's starter it 's or inserted in the ignition the engine may remain on , the key may be dirtyor wet. PAS7-Kej I T Your vehicle is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. The SECURITY light may not start your vehicle again uses another ignition key.At this...
Owner's Manual
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... gages can indicate when there may be or is a As problem with one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be on for about eight seconds to remind people... beor is a problem with this If section, you are familiar with one of your vehicle. If the driver's belt is wrong before it . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that something is already buckled, neither the chime nor the...
... gages can indicate when there may be or is a As problem with one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be on for about eight seconds to remind people... beor is a problem with this If section, you are familiar with one of your vehicle. If the driver's belt is wrong before it . Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that something is already buckled, neither the chime nor the...
Owner's Manual
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... is low, the light will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 2-75 If this light comes on, the cooling system is also designedto assist your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a... fill. This system is low on coolant. Low Coolant Warning Light When this happens, see "Engine Coolant" in the RUN position and then go off after 20 seconds or remain off . As a bulb check, it will go off on the next ignition cycle. This ...
... is low, the light will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 2-75 If this light comes on, the cooling system is also designedto assist your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a... fill. This system is low on coolant. Low Coolant Warning Light When this happens, see "Engine Coolant" in the RUN position and then go off after 20 seconds or remain off . As a bulb check, it will go off on the next ignition cycle. This ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. as it is possible. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. If the light doesn't come on, as a check toshow you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may damage... ways: The following . A misfire condition has been detected. This light will alsocome on during a malfunction in PARK (P). If the Light Flashing Is NOTICE: If you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light stops flashing and remains on , have it repaired...
...vehicle. as it is possible. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service is required. If the light doesn't come on, as a check toshow you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may damage... ways: The following . A misfire condition has been detected. This light will alsocome on during a malfunction in PARK (P). If the Light Flashing Is NOTICE: If you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light stops flashing and remains on , have it repaired...
Owner's Manual
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... brand you recently changed brands of water? Make sure to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If you low on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when.you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? It will .... 2-77 Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as designed. If none of fuel, your engine starts to turn the light off , have your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). The condition will cause your electrical system may have...
... brand you recently changed brands of water? Make sure to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If you low on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up , stalling when.you just drive through a deep puddle of fuel? It will .... 2-77 Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as designed. If none of fuel, your engine starts to turn the light off , have your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). The condition will cause your electrical system may have...
Owner's Manual
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That's just a check to START. When this light comes on and stays on when you turn the key to be low on briefly, which are normal and don'tshow a problem. If your car has the optional gage cluster, the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kilopascals ( P a ) . See your keyto... RUN. They are: 0 F Z OIL The light comes on , it will be sure to warn you if something goes wrong. If you're "idling" at...
That's just a check to START. When this light comes on and stays on when you turn the key to be low on briefly, which are normal and don'tshow a problem. If your car has the optional gage cluster, the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kilopascals ( P a ) . See your keyto... RUN. They are: 0 F Z OIL The light comes on , it will be sure to warn you if something goes wrong. If you're "idling" at...
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The CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes on , the engine oil should bechecked at the dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary. CHECK OIL LEVEL NOTICE: Damage to the RUN position. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on for 20-40 seconds. Check Oil Level Light (Option) Don't keep drivingif ...the oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. Check your oil as soon as a bulb check each time the ignition key is more than eight minutes since the engine was last ...
The CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes on , the engine oil should bechecked at the dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary. CHECK OIL LEVEL NOTICE: Damage to the RUN position. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on for 20-40 seconds. Check Oil Level Light (Option) Don't keep drivingif ...the oil pressure is not covered by your warranty. Check your oil as soon as a bulb check each time the ignition key is more than eight minutes since the engine was last ...
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... turned to determine this , the CHANGE OILSOON light may comeon as early as a bulb check each time the engine is started after that.If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. After changing...oil, the system should be reset. This will stayon for the bulb check period of this how much the oil has degraded. 2-80 Change Oil Soon Light (Option) This light is activated by using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because of ...
... turned to determine this , the CHANGE OILSOON light may comeon as early as a bulb check each time the engine is started after that.If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. After changing...oil, the system should be reset. This will stayon for the bulb check period of this how much the oil has degraded. 2-80 Change Oil Soon Light (Option) This light is activated by using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because of ...
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... test is going on, and you may not have some power brake assist. Your brakes may notice that will check itself.You may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this warning light will be harder to push. ABS is used up, it when you do , the pedal may take longer ... assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brakesystem will help prevent a braking skid. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don'tpump your engine stops, you will wearout much faster if you brake. If your brakes. If there's a problem with traffic. ...
... test is going on, and you may not have some power brake assist. Your brakes may notice that will check itself.You may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this warning light will be harder to push. ABS is used up, it when you do , the pedal may take longer ... assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brakesystem will help prevent a braking skid. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don'tpump your engine stops, you will wearout much faster if you brake. If your brakes. If there's a problem with traffic. ...
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...when you have a trailer lighting system plugged in place, release the regular brakes until thechocks absorb the load. 4. can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer be sure the trailer bulbsare still working . It's important to check occasionally to park your rig on the trailer...PARK (P) yet. 2. When the wheel chocks are burned out. Reapply the regular brakes. When towing a trailer,the arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn , change . Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of engine...
...when you have a trailer lighting system plugged in place, release the regular brakes until thechocks absorb the load. 4. can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer be sure the trailer bulbsare still working . It's important to check occasionally to park your rig on the trailer...PARK (P) yet. 2. When the wheel chocks are burned out. Reapply the regular brakes. When towing a trailer,the arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn , change . Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of engine...
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...short that can cause battery gas toexplode. People have been hurt doing this, and some basic things you 'll get it in every new vehicle. Check that first. besure the rightamount offluid is there. it onyou. Before you connect the cables, here are running. A CAUTION: Using a match ...neara battery can burn you needmore light. . Don't connect positive (+) to the GM installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts ean injureyou badly. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe ...
...short that can cause battery gas toexplode. People have been hurt doing this, and some basic things you 'll get it in every new vehicle. Check that first. besure the rightamount offluid is there. it onyou. Before you connect the cables, here are running. A CAUTION: Using a match ...neara battery can burn you needmore light. . Don't connect positive (+) to the GM installed in your eyes or on your hands away from moving engine parts ean injureyou badly. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe ...
Owner's Manual
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... on , it would normally use. Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than it means you should check your engine oil level right away. All of the engine block. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on the rear...reminder. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when you need to pump more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. this increased pressure or boost is notdesired, such as during specific driving conditions. The Powertrain Control Module ...
... on , it would normally use. Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than it means you should check your engine oil level right away. All of the engine block. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on the rear...reminder. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when you need to pump more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. this increased pressure or boost is notdesired, such as during specific driving conditions. The Powertrain Control Module ...
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... other than a pint (0.5 L). After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should. Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to Check." 0 The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it to the proper level...Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). 9 Give boiling protection up to 265 O ( 129 C). If the fluid level is low, add onlyenough of the proper fluid to bring it is low. We recommend you havea problem with new DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine...
... other than a pint (0.5 L). After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as they should. Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to Check." 0 The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it to the proper level...Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). 9 Give boiling protection up to 265 O ( 129 C). If the fluid level is low, add onlyenough of the proper fluid to bring it is low. We recommend you havea problem with new DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine...
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When your engine iscold, the coolant 'level should be at the f coolant recovery tank. The coolantrecovery tank is warm, the level should be up to F'ULL HOT or a little higher. When your engine is locatedat the left of the engine compartment. Checking Coolant COOLANT LOW Adding Coolant If this light comes on engine coolant. I you 're low on , it means you need more coolant, add the proper mix at F'ULL COLD or alittle higher.
When your engine iscold, the coolant 'level should be at the f coolant recovery tank. The coolantrecovery tank is warm, the level should be up to F'ULL HOT or a little higher. When your engine is locatedat the left of the engine compartment. Checking Coolant COOLANT LOW Adding Coolant If this light comes on engine coolant. I you 're low on , it means you need more coolant, add the proper mix at F'ULL COLD or alittle higher.
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... ...Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control ...3-3 Automatic Pull-Down Feature. Cleaning ...6-53 Antenna. Engine Accessory ...6.67. 6.68 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-6 9-1 Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-61 ... ...3-29 3-30 Audio Equipment. Power ...3-32 Antifreeze ...6-23 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.72.4.6 Brakes ...4-6 Anti.Theft.Radio ...3-27 Appearancecare ...6-47 Appearance Care Materials ...6-55 ......7-39 Transaxle Check ...6-20 Transaxle Fluid ...2-23 Transaxle Operation ...Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ...7-41 Battery ...6-33 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-12 Replacement...
... ...Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control ...3-3 Automatic Pull-Down Feature. Cleaning ...6-53 Antenna. Engine Accessory ...6.67. 6.68 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-6 9-1 Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-61 ... ...3-29 3-30 Audio Equipment. Power ...3-32 Antifreeze ...6-23 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.72.4.6 Brakes ...4-6 Anti.Theft.Radio ...3-27 Appearancecare ...6-47 Appearance Care Materials ...6-55 ......7-39 Transaxle Check ...6-20 Transaxle Fluid ...2-23 Transaxle Operation ...Transaxle Park Mechanism Check ...7-41 Battery ...6-33 Jump Starting ...5-2 2-12 Replacement...
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... ...; ...Change Oil Soon Light ...2-80 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-75 Check Engine Light ...2-79 Check Oil Level Light ...Checking Your.Restraint Systems ...1-44 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-54 1-33 Child Restraints ...Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-35 Securing in the Center. Air ...6-17 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 Fabric ...6-48 Glass ...6-51 Inside of Your Buick ...6-47 InstrumentPanel ...6-50...
... ...; ...Change Oil Soon Light ...2-80 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-75 Check Engine Light ...2-79 Check Oil Level Light ...Checking Your.Restraint Systems ...1-44 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-54 1-33 Child Restraints ...Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-35 Securing in the Center. Air ...6-17 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 Fabric ...6-48 Glass ...6-51 Inside of Your Buick ...6-47 InstrumentPanel ...6-50...
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... Level Control ...4-30 Electronic Touch Climate Control ...3- 1 6.10. 6.11 Engine ...6.67.6.68 Accessory Belt ...Coolant ...6-23 2-22 Coolant Heater ...7-38 Coolant Level Check ...2-74 Coolant Temperature Gage ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...2-74 2-31 Exhaust ...Identification ...6-56 OilLevelCheck ...7-38 5-12 Overheating ...2-32 Running While Parked ...6-65 Specifications ...2-21 Starting ...Manual ...Language Supercharged ...6-11 6- 12 Engineoil...
... Level Control ...4-30 Electronic Touch Climate Control ...3- 1 6.10. 6.11 Engine ...6.67.6.68 Accessory Belt ...Coolant ...6-23 2-22 Coolant Heater ...7-38 Coolant Level Check ...2-74 Coolant Temperature Gage ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...2-74 2-31 Exhaust ...Identification ...6-56 OilLevelCheck ...7-38 5-12 Overheating ...2-32 Running While Parked ...6-65 Specifications ...2-21 Starting ...Manual ...Language Supercharged ...6-11 6- 12 Engineoil...
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......Keyless Entry System. 2-71 Brake System Warning ...2-80 ChangeOilSoon ...CheckEngine ...2-75 2-81 DoorAjar ...Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-74 Engine Oil Pressure Light/Gage ...2-78 2-46 Interior ...Low Coolant Warning ...2-75 Labels LowFuel ...2-82 Certification ...4-29 2-79...39 Perimeter Lighting ...2-48 2-7 Lockout Protection ...TheaterDimming ...2-47 Memory Door ...2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-7 PowerDoor ...2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-29 Rear Door Security ...2-6 2-63 License Plate Holder ...Steering Column Lock Check ...7-40 Light Sensor. Twilight...
......Keyless Entry System. 2-71 Brake System Warning ...2-80 ChangeOilSoon ...CheckEngine ...2-75 2-81 DoorAjar ...Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-74 Engine Oil Pressure Light/Gage ...2-78 2-46 Interior ...Low Coolant Warning ...2-75 Labels LowFuel ...2-82 Certification ...4-29 2-79...39 Perimeter Lighting ...2-48 2-7 Lockout Protection ...TheaterDimming ...2-47 Memory Door ...2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-7 PowerDoor ...2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-29 Rear Door Security ...2-6 2-63 License Plate Holder ...Steering Column Lock Check ...7-40 Light Sensor. Twilight...
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... Overheating Engine ...5-12 7-38 Owner Checks and Services ...Owner Publications. Automatic Transaxle ...2-19 New Vehicle Break-In ...Nightvision ...4-15 Odometer ...2-68 Odometer. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking AtNight ...Brake ...Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots...22 MountainRoads ...Multifunction Lever ...2-34 2-60 N e t . Convenience ...2-24 Neutral. Engine ...6-12 2-79 Oil Level Check Light ...Oil Pressure Light/Gage ...2-78 6-19 Oil. Ordering ...8-9 P a i n t Spotting. Garage Door ...Overdrive. Magnasteer ...4.9 Maintenance.
... Overheating Engine ...5-12 7-38 Owner Checks and Services ...Owner Publications. Automatic Transaxle ...2-19 New Vehicle Break-In ...Nightvision ...4-15 Odometer ...2-68 Odometer. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking AtNight ...Brake ...Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots...22 MountainRoads ...Multifunction Lever ...2-34 2-60 N e t . Convenience ...2-24 Neutral. Engine ...6-12 2-79 Oil Level Check Light ...Oil Pressure Light/Gage ...2-78 6-19 Oil. Ordering ...8-9 P a i n t Spotting. Garage Door ...Overdrive. Magnasteer ...4.9 Maintenance.