Owner's Manual
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... to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. t Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you...
... to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. t Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3- 1 4- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you...
Owner's Manual
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... with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK e TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM h FUSE LIGHTER BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN SPEAKER I .':**o WINDOW DEFOGGER * ,111, ** ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, (@) FUEL FOG LAMPS #0 m b VENTILATING FAN ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK e TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM h FUSE LIGHTER BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN SPEAKER I .':**o WINDOW DEFOGGER * ,111, ** ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, (@) FUEL FOG LAMPS #0 m b VENTILATING FAN ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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... the person performing work on your air bag system won't work properly. You can still inflate during improper service. Do not open or air break the air bag coverings. Improper service can mean that your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. 1-24 Your Buick dealer and the LeSabre Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in several places around your air bag system...
... the person performing work on your air bag system won't work properly. You can still inflate during improper service. Do not open or air break the air bag coverings. Improper service can mean that your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. 1-24 Your Buick dealer and the LeSabre Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in several places around your air bag system...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-28 Keys Door Locks Rear Door Security Lock Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Trunk Lid Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44 2-47 2-51 2-52 2-5 3 2-54 2-56 2-59 Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments...
... 2-28 Keys Door Locks Rear Door Security Lock Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Trunk Lid Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44 2-47 2-51 2-52 2-5 3 2-54 2-56 2-59 Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments...
Owner's Manual
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.... All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P). Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch through Step 4. 3. The automatic door locks will remain in Mode 3. 2-6 Vehicles are delivered programmed in the current mode. 4. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is equipped with remote keyless entry, you can program the memory door locks feature to change to...
.... All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P). Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch through Step 4. 3. The automatic door locks will remain in Mode 3. 2-6 Vehicles are delivered programmed in the current mode. 4. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is equipped with remote keyless entry, you can program the memory door locks feature to change to...
Owner's Manual
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... the key removed from the ignition, and the driver's door open, a chimewill sound three times to signal that delayed locking is 4. If your vehicle is opened before this feature off by using the following procedure: 1. Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off , repeat the previous procedure. When the power door lock switch is pressed with Remote Keyless Entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on...
... the key removed from the ignition, and the driver's door open, a chimewill sound three times to signal that delayed locking is 4. If your vehicle is opened before this feature off by using the following procedure: 1. Personal Choice Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off , repeat the previous procedure. When the power door lock switch is pressed with Remote Keyless Entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on...
Owner's Manual
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... all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. That will not open the trunk. If you . You can come into your heating or cooling system to the left of the steering column will force outside air into yourvehicle. If you must leave the ignition key with the setting on your vehicle. all windows are shut. Turn the fan on VENT. See "Comfort Controls'' in the...
... all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. That will not open the trunk. If you . You can come into your heating or cooling system to the left of the steering column will force outside air into yourvehicle. If you must leave the ignition key with the setting on your vehicle. all windows are shut. Turn the fan on VENT. See "Comfort Controls'' in the...
Owner's Manual
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... regular brake hefor-c you can 't shift out of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. To find it difficult to OFF. 2. push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) Your Buick has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). This is in the Index. If you leave the driver's seat. Torque Lock If you are ready to NEUTRAL (N). 4.
... regular brake hefor-c you can 't shift out of PARK (P). Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you maintain brake application. To find it difficult to OFF. 2. push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) Your Buick has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI). This is in the Index. If you leave the driver's seat. Torque Lock If you are ready to NEUTRAL (N). 4.
Owner's Manual
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... one time. 4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now enabled and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Press the instant alarm on : 1. Perimeter lighting is now off : 3. To turn the feature on the transmitter again. Personal Choice Programming This feature canbe programmed in the on or off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the key transmitter, starting the engine or activating the power door locks. 2. Release the door lock switch...
... one time. 4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now enabled and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Press the instant alarm on : 1. Perimeter lighting is now off : 3. To turn the feature on the transmitter again. Personal Choice Programming This feature canbe programmed in the on or off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the key transmitter, starting the engine or activating the power door locks. 2. Release the door lock switch...
Owner's Manual
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The gagemoves a little when you turn off before the gage reads FULL (F). 2-71 It works only when the engine is on fuel.You should get more or less fuel to fill the tank. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 't O cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn a corner, speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill up , or make a hard stop. The...
The gagemoves a little when you turn off before the gage reads FULL (F). 2-71 It works only when the engine is on fuel.You should get more or less fuel to fill the tank. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 't O cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn a corner, speed up than half the tank's capacity to fill up , or make a hard stop. The...
Owner's Manual
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... the amount of outside air entering your outlets. Your vehicle also has a flow-through your vehicle. There are trying to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly, or limit the amount of outside air entering your system allow you how it works. The fan will decrease orincrease the fan speed. C C k Controls t Fan tton This section describes how to operate your Buick has this section...
... the amount of outside air entering your outlets. Your vehicle also has a flow-through your vehicle. There are trying to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly, or limit the amount of outside air entering your system allow you how it works. The fan will decrease orincrease the fan speed. C C k Controls t Fan tton This section describes how to operate your Buick has this section...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. RECIRC and AUTO may be directed to the previously selected mode. Deselecting the RECIRC button will still try to control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. To turn off the main system. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at that selection until the ignition is turned off and the airflow to be selected at the previous chosen comfort setting. If a manual fan speed...
... vehicle. RECIRC and AUTO may be directed to the previously selected mode. Deselecting the RECIRC button will still try to control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. To turn off the main system. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at that selection until the ignition is turned off and the airflow to be selected at the previous chosen comfort setting. If a manual fan speed...
Owner's Manual
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... toward the floor and the temperature door will override this delay, turn off the AUTO mode and change the fan speed. Adjust the direction of the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system) to avoid blowing cold air. If the outside air through the middle instrument panel outlets. When the vehicle is selected, the system will automatically direct the air toward WARM. If your vehicle has the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system...
... toward the floor and the temperature door will override this delay, turn off the AUTO mode and change the fan speed. Adjust the direction of the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system) to avoid blowing cold air. If the outside air through the middle instrument panel outlets. When the vehicle is selected, the system will automatically direct the air toward WARM. If your vehicle has the Dual Automatic Comfortemp system...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine can get a little too hot when you can drive. Tow a trailer. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to see orhear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to be too serious. Turn off the engiue and get everyo1w out o f the ~~ehic'Ie it cools down. If you're in traffic. Idle...
... the engine can get a little too hot when you can drive. Tow a trailer. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to see orhear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to be too serious. Turn off the engiue and get everyo1w out o f the ~~ehic'Ie it cools down. If you're in traffic. Idle...
Owner's Manual
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... a part devoted to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-10 6- 14 6-16 6-19 6-22 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-28 6-29 6-38 6-3 8 6-46 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6-47 6-49 6-49 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-53 6-54 6-54 6-55 6-6 1 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-62 6-62 Cleaning the...
... a part devoted to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-10 6- 14 6-16 6-19 6-22 6-23 6-24 6-25 6-28 6-29 6-38 6-3 8 6-46 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6-47 6-49 6-49 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-53 6-54 6-54 6-55 6-6 1 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-62 6-62 Cleaning the...
Owner's Manual
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... front brakes replaced, have the rear brake linings inspected. NOTICE: Continuing to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are necessary to drive with your vehicle serviced. See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". When you are needed. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you hear the brake wear warning sound, have built-in costly brake repair...
... front brakes replaced, have the rear brake linings inspected. NOTICE: Continuing to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are necessary to drive with your vehicle serviced. See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". When you are needed. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you hear the brake wear warning sound, have built-in costly brake repair...
Owner's Manual
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... designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to lose control while driving. Mixing tires could have a crash. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was developed for mud and snow). It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your compact spare...
... designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on all -season tread design, the TPC number will continue to lose control while driving. Mixing tires could have a crash. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was developed for mud and snow). It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your compact spare...
Owner's Manual
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... knowledgeably service General Motorscars and trucks. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for the 1997 GMtransmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. To request an order form, please specify year and model nameof the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner...
... knowledgeably service General Motorscars and trucks. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for the 1997 GMtransmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. To request an order form, please specify year and model nameof the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$1 5.00 Without Portfolio: Owner...
Owner's Manual
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... 4-36 Hitches, Trailer ...Hood Checking Things Under ...6-7 Release ...6-8 Horn ...2-33 Hydroplaning ...4-20 Ignition Positions ...2- 19 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ...7-42 2-45 Illuminated Entry ...Inflation, Tire ...6-39 Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...2-47 Inspections ...7-43 Brake System ...7-44 7-44 Caliper/Knuckle ...7-43 Exhaust Systems ...Front Drive Axle Boot ...7-43 Front Drive Axle Seal ...7-43 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-43 7- 43 Steering ... Suspension ...Throttle Linkage ...Instrument Panel ...Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-56, Interior Lamps ...Jack.
... 4-36 Hitches, Trailer ...Hood Checking Things Under ...6-7 Release ...6-8 Horn ...2-33 Hydroplaning ...4-20 Ignition Positions ...2- 19 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ...7-42 2-45 Illuminated Entry ...Inflation, Tire ...6-39 Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...2-47 Inspections ...7-43 Brake System ...7-44 7-44 Caliper/Knuckle ...7-43 Exhaust Systems ...Front Drive Axle Boot ...7-43 Front Drive Axle Seal ...7-43 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-43 7- 43 Steering ... Suspension ...Throttle Linkage ...Instrument Panel ...Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-56, Interior Lamps ...Jack.
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-7 Memory Door Locks ...2-6 Perimeter Lighting ...2-45 2-11 SecurityFeedback ...Power 2-5 DoorLocks ...6-55 OptionFuses ...2-50 Remote Control Mirror ...Seat ...l-3 Steering ...4-10 6-23 Steering Fluid ...Windows ...2-33 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-18 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-9 Radiator ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...Radio Reception ...Radios ...3-12,3-14,3-18,3-22, Rain, Driving In ...ReadingLamps ...Rear Door Security Locks ...Outside Seat Position ...Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...Seatpassengers ...Towing ...WindowDefogger ...5-19...
... ...2-7 Memory Door Locks ...2-6 Perimeter Lighting ...2-45 2-11 SecurityFeedback ...Power 2-5 DoorLocks ...6-55 OptionFuses ...2-50 Remote Control Mirror ...Seat ...l-3 Steering ...4-10 6-23 Steering Fluid ...Windows ...2-33 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-18 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-9 Radiator ...Radiator Pressure Cap ...Radio Reception ...Radios ...3-12,3-14,3-18,3-22, Rain, Driving In ...ReadingLamps ...Rear Door Security Locks ...Outside Seat Position ...Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...Seatpassengers ...Towing ...WindowDefogger ...5-19...