Owner's Manual
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... thought, maybe it General Motors. - Buick has always been a product innovator. Thomas D. He called a Buick 1900. in William C.'Durant was instrumental promoting his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable influence the entire...
... thought, maybe it General Motors. - Buick has always been a product innovator. Thomas D. He called a Buick 1900. in William C.'Durant was instrumental promoting his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable influence the entire...
Owner's Manual
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... 0 a (@) SPEAKER ,\I/, I e , FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 l a b c ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x FUSE LIGHTER t )6. For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may find on some of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT... are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING...
... 0 a (@) SPEAKER ,\I/, I e , FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 l a b c ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x FUSE LIGHTER t )6. For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may find on some of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT... are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING...
Owner's Manual
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... havea If crash, you don't know it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air'bagsystem. , Your vehicle has light that a comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light"in a crash and you some crashes can 't wear he a safety beltproperly. It .alsotells you 're not wearinga safety belt...
... havea If crash, you don't know it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air'bagsystem. , Your vehicle has light that a comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light"in a crash and you some crashes can 't wear he a safety beltproperly. It .alsotells you 're not wearinga safety belt...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... inflation in your safety belt, even with great forpe, faster than the blink of vehicle. The light tells if there is an air bag readiness light $on right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-22 See "Air Bag Readiness Light" the Index for air malfunctions. Always wear your vehicle. If you're too close to an...
... inflation in your safety belt, even with great forpe, faster than the blink of vehicle. The light tells if there is an air bag readiness light $on right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-22 See "Air Bag Readiness Light" the Index for air malfunctions. Always wear your vehicle. If you're too close to an...
Owner's Manual
Page 61
Also look for any opened-orbroken a r bag covers, and i have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system 'Ifthe vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you does not need regular maintenance.) it. should
Also look for any opened-orbroken a r bag covers, and i have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system 'Ifthe vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you does not need regular maintenance.) it. should
Owner's Manual
Page 74
... s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is turned with Passlock the theft-deterrent system. See If the 'lh2FT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine "Towing a Trailer'? New ... tow a trailer during break-in the Index for the first ni ty wait u t l the light stops flashing before n g to restart 200 miles (322 km) or so. is Your modern Buick doesn't need premature wear and earlier replacement. a correct key not used,fuel run if you may also...
... s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is turned with Passlock the theft-deterrent system. See If the 'lh2FT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine "Towing a Trailer'? New ... tow a trailer during break-in the Index for the first ni ty wait u t l the light stops flashing before n g to restart 200 miles (322 km) or so. is Your modern Buick doesn't need premature wear and earlier replacement. a correct key not used,fuel run if you may also...
Owner's Manual
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... to keepthe trailer from moving. 2-21 If you could also damage other parts of your right foot. If the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will come on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . may...
... to keepthe trailer from moving. 2-21 If you could also damage other parts of your right foot. If the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will come on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . may...
Owner's Manual
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... a bulb is left on after you having gone3/4 of a mile, to remind to help avoid an it . When the high beams are on, this blue light on . - To signal a lane changk,just raise or lower the lever . Headlamp High/Low Beam To change the headlamps to from low beam high or... signal a turn , check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and for burned-out-bulbs. On vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DIU), the' light on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may flash if the DRL systemis experiencing a problem orif a headlamp is malfunctioning. 2-30 Then release it...
... a bulb is left on after you having gone3/4 of a mile, to remind to help avoid an it . When the high beams are on, this blue light on . - To signal a lane changk,just raise or lower the lever . Headlamp High/Low Beam To change the headlamps to from low beam high or... signal a turn , check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and for burned-out-bulbs. On vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DIU), the' light on at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may flash if the DRL systemis experiencing a problem orif a headlamp is malfunctioning. 2-30 Then release it...
Owner's Manual
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... from the ice If wiper blades before using them. Clear away snow orice to choose amount of the lever towards the instrument panel. 2-32 in light rain or the snow. This can be very useful in To avoid damage, be sure to clear and snow from seeing well enough a storm to...
... from the ice If wiper blades before using them. Clear away snow orice to choose amount of the lever towards the instrument panel. 2-32 in light rain or the snow. This can be very useful in To avoid damage, be sure to clear and snow from seeing well enough a storm to...
Owner's Manual
Page 98
... . startled andeven lose control. your instnunent panel will keep release the switch or applythe brake. But don't need to R/A for about half a second. The CRUISE light on your going faster until you set your chosen;speed and stay there. 3.
... . startled andeven lose control. your instnunent panel will keep release the switch or applythe brake. But don't need to R/A for about half a second. The CRUISE light on your going faster until you set your chosen;speed and stay there. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... the on accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills Lamps How well your cruise control will remain Turn the knob to LIGHTS.to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When youturn off . 2-37 Many drivers fiid this to turn off . off the cruise control: .@ Step... the brake pedal, OR Move the cruise switch to on the parking lamps, taillamps, un license plate lamp and the instrument panel lighting. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn the lamps off the cruise control or the ignition, your headlamps.' course, applying the brake takes ...
... the on accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills Lamps How well your cruise control will remain Turn the knob to LIGHTS.to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When youturn off . 2-37 Many drivers fiid this to turn off . off the cruise control: .@ Step... the brake pedal, OR Move the cruise switch to on the parking lamps, taillamps, un license plate lamp and the instrument panel lighting. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn the lamps off the cruise control or the ignition, your headlamps.' course, applying the brake takes ...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
...instrument panel others to the short periods after dawn and before sunset. headlamp system when you need The light sensor sees daytime light. When the DRL are on, only your .vehicleduring the day. A light sensor on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other on lamps that come on with DRL off , NEUTRAL ...enough outside , your headlamps will also come at full brightness. Then start the vehicle. the D l U can be helpful in the Be sure the light sensor isn't covered. The high and low-beam headlamps will come on at dusk. The other lamps won 't Your be on. of turns on. Headlamps...
...instrument panel others to the short periods after dawn and before sunset. headlamp system when you need The light sensor sees daytime light. When the DRL are on, only your .vehicleduring the day. A light sensor on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other on lamps that come on with DRL off , NEUTRAL ...enough outside , your headlamps will also come at full brightness. Then start the vehicle. the D l U can be helpful in the Be sure the light sensor isn't covered. The high and low-beam headlamps will come on at dusk. The other lamps won 't Your be on. of turns on. Headlamps...
Owner's Manual
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... on again, battery power. be opened. I The battery saver feature i also be necessary, ' to reset clock .and audid system settings. ~ ... ~. a. This sy.stemdoesnotprqtectagaifrs'tleaving.onfromthe lights behindyou. . , the headlamps. , , to change the. * w battery. i , ,Toreactivate the interiorlampa,. either:... ., The ignition mbstbe turned $n, ' The activatedlamp switch must be it resupplied. Battery.-Saver . r .Mirrors...
... on again, battery power. be opened. I The battery saver feature i also be necessary, ' to reset clock .and audid system settings. ~ ... ~. a. This sy.stemdoesnotprqtectagaifrs'tleaving.onfromthe lights behindyou. . , the headlamps. , , to change the. * w battery. i , ,Toreactivate the interiorlampa,. either:... ., The ignition mbstbe turned $n, ' The activatedlamp switch must be it resupplied. Battery.-Saver . r .Mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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... it will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it . for about eight seconds to remind people to is already buckled. Often gages and w w i n g lights work together let you what to know they're working.If you are driving, or when onethe gages shows there may be costly dangerous. So...you will help . I , Gages can be is already buckled, see in the details on . neither the chime. If the driver's problem with your warning lights and gages. i \ 2-50 They're a big help you are familiar withthis section, you or also.come on your vehicle's functions. The pictures will belt...
... it will flashfor about 20 seconds, then it . for about eight seconds to remind people to is already buckled. Often gages and w w i n g lights work together let you what to know they're working.If you are driving, or when onethe gages shows there may be costly dangerous. So...you will help . I , Gages can be is already buckled, see in the details on . neither the chime. If the driver's problem with your warning lights and gages. i \ 2-50 They're a big help you are familiar withthis section, you or also.come on your vehicle's functions. The pictures will belt...
Owner's Manual
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The system checks the . The light tells youif there is ready. AIR BAG You will come when you get there, off ...working. Then thelight your vehicle serviced right away. 2-51 OFF. Have your Buick to If the a r bag readiness light doesn't come on , or START. Battery Light When youturn the keyto .RUN, this light will see "Air the Bag" in the Index. air bag's electrical system... crash sensing and diagnostic module. climate control system to dealer at once. Air Bag Readiness Light There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument. AIR pailel, which shows BAG.
The system checks the . The light tells youif there is ready. AIR BAG You will come when you get there, off ...working. Then thelight your vehicle serviced right away. 2-51 OFF. Have your Buick to If the a r bag readiness light doesn't come on , or START. Battery Light When youturn the keyto .RUN, this light will see "Air the Bag" in the Index. air bag's electrical system... crash sensing and diagnostic module. climate control system to dealer at once. Air Bag Readiness Light There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument. AIR pailel, which shows BAG.
Owner's Manual
Page 115
... the vehicle towed for service. 1. When the ignition is on , have a brake problem. the pedalmay go closer to push. BRAKE This light should come on , problem. light will be a brake on when you if there's a problem. may take longer to warn you set your parking brake doesn't release fully...the RUN. It may notice that the pedal is divided into two parts. Driving with the brake system warning light on if your parking brake. , Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is You Or, harder to the floor. If it will stay on can still For ...
... the vehicle towed for service. 1. When the ignition is on , have a brake problem. the pedalmay go closer to push. BRAKE This light should come on , problem. light will be a brake on when you if there's a problem. may take longer to warn you set your parking brake doesn't release fully...the RUN. It may notice that the pedal is divided into two parts. Driving with the brake system warning light on if your parking brake. , Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is You Or, harder to the floor. If it will stay on can still For ...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
... on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning isn't on, you still light have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your regular brakes. If the light doesn't come then, haveit fixed so it ... in this warning limit wheel spin. The anti-lock brake system warning should come on when youstart your driving accordingly. 2-53 If the light still stays on, or comes on when y,ou're driving, as you start the engine again to RUN. If it will not your engine and...
... on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning isn't on, you still light have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your regular brakes. If the light doesn't come then, haveit fixed so it ... in this warning limit wheel spin. The anti-lock brake system warning should come on when youstart your driving accordingly. 2-53 If the light still stays on, or comes on when y,ou're driving, as you start the engine again to RUN. If it will not your engine and...
Owner's Manual
Page 117
... Also see "Engine Overheating" in the THIRD (3) or That reading means the same thing the warning light. as possible. the off conditions, you set your If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes vehicle andturn off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index more information.) for The ... with engine ru-g, the and it will I stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. OVERDRIVE (a) position and the Warning light It means that your vehicle needs service. 1 the warning light will comeon when you should pull the road, stop your parking brake with system. The warning...
... Also see "Engine Overheating" in the THIRD (3) or That reading means the same thing the warning light. as possible. the off conditions, you set your If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes vehicle andturn off . (See "Enhanced Traction System" in the Index more information.) for The ... with engine ru-g, the and it will I stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. OVERDRIVE (a) position and the Warning light It means that your vehicle needs service. 1 the warning light will comeon when you should pull the road, stop your parking brake with system. The warning...
Owner's Manual
Page 118
...correctly diagnosingany mdfunction. 2-55 Malfunctions often will be pulled the road and the coolant level checked. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light). This to to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. LOW...see "Engine Overheating" inthe Index before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage your service technician in the Index. Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation ,of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD IT is...
...correctly diagnosingany mdfunction. 2-55 Malfunctions often will be pulled the road and the coolant level checked. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light). This to to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. LOW...see "Engine Overheating" inthe Index before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage your service technician in the Index. Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation ,of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD IT is...
Owner's Manual
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... -- A misfire increases vehicle emissions ,and previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or may not run as smoothly. for vehicle. This light should come have it is so, stop the vehicle. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount cargo being of two ways: 0 Avoid hard accelerations. A ...LightIs Flashing The following may prevent.more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may damage the...
... -- A misfire increases vehicle emissions ,and previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealer or may not run as smoothly. for vehicle. This light should come have it is so, stop the vehicle. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount cargo being of two ways: 0 Avoid hard accelerations. A ...LightIs Flashing The following may prevent.more serious damage to your vehicle: 0 Reduce vehicle speed. 0 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may damage the...