Owner's Manual
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... owner publications. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine. (@ 1-1 2-1 The 1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. etc. You can use it...
... owner publications. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine. (@ 1-1 2-1 The 1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. etc. You can use it...
Owner's Manual
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... sit far back aspossible as while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. AIR BAG AIR BAG Gage Cluster Standard Cluster AC UTION: There is an electrical problem. If you're too closeto an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you in the Index for malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in...
... sit far back aspossible as while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. AIR BAG AIR BAG Gage Cluster Standard Cluster AC UTION: There is an electrical problem. If you're too closeto an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you in the Index for malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with you don't get out of asthma or other parts. There will you have breathing problems but not too hot to in another crash. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, ...stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to touch. This dust could cause breathing problems for a short time. After they inflate, you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's...
... quickly deflates, so quickly that come into contact with you don't get out of asthma or other parts. There will you have breathing problems but not too hot to in another crash. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, ...stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to touch. This dust could cause breathing problems for a short time. After they inflate, you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's...
Owner's Manual
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Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-a 2-9 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-19 2-19 1 2-2 2-22 2-23 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Rear Door Security Lock Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Trunk Lid ... do if you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-a 2-9 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-19 2-19 1 2-2 2-22 2-23 2-27 2-28 Keys Door Locks Rear Door Security Lock Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Trunk Lid ... do if you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... eight seconds to remind people to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about it becomes serious enough to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Waiting to know they're working. They're abig help you or others from injury. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key... do about 70 seconds. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will help . Payingattention to do repairs can be a problem, check the section that tells you what to your warning lights and gages could also save you locate them. When one of the warning lights...
... eight seconds to remind people to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about it becomes serious enough to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Waiting to know they're working. They're abig help you or others from injury. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key... do about 70 seconds. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will help . Payingattention to do repairs can be a problem, check the section that tells you what to your warning lights and gages could also save you locate them. When one of the warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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If the air bag readiness light stays onaft.er youstart the engine or comeson when you if there is a problem. For moreinformation on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and ... should go out. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 Have your vehicle serviced right away. This means the system is an electrical problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" inthe Index. The system checks the air...
If the air bag readiness light stays onaft.er youstart the engine or comeson when you if there is a problem. For moreinformation on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and ... should go out. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 Have your vehicle serviced right away. This means the system is an electrical problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" inthe Index. The system checks the air...
Owner's Manual
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... the light and chime stay on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. I BRAKE () a If the light and chime come on , there could be a brake problem. Or, the pedal may not be ready to the floor. This light should come on if your parking brake is harder to push. It may... until you try to an accident. The light will be working well, If the warning light comes on when you if there's a problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is still on can still work and stop carefully. If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to...
... the light and chime stay on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. I BRAKE () a If the light and chime come on , there could be a brake problem. Or, the pedal may not be ready to the floor. This light should come on if your parking brake is harder to push. It may... until you try to an accident. The light will be working well, If the warning light comes on when you if there's a problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is still on can still work and stop carefully. If one part isn't working, the other part can lead to...
Owner's Manual
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... still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. If the light doesn't come on , you don't have it fixed so it will come on when you start the engine again to... reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. 2-63 See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. Then start your engine and may stay on , turn the ignition to OFF. The anti...
... still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. If the light doesn't come on , you don't have it fixed so it will come on when you start the engine again to... reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. 2-63 See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. Then start your engine and may stay on , turn the ignition to OFF. The anti...
Owner's Manual
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.... The traction control system warning light may be ready to warn you 're driving, there may come on for more information.) Tf there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to the left of time when the system is on, the system will come on . The warning light should come on... the button again. To turn the system back on briefly as you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. When this warning light is turned on when you if...
.... The traction control system warning light may be ready to warn you 're driving, there may come on for more information.) Tf there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to the left of time when the system is on, the system will come on . The warning light should come on... the button again. To turn the system back on briefly as you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. When this warning light is turned on when you if...
Owner's Manual
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... the road, stop your vehicle and turn off as soon as the warning light. See "Engine Overheating" in degrees Celsius. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . The Canadian instrument panels indicate the coolant temperature in the Index. It means that your ...engine coolanthas overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is equipped with the...
... the road, stop your vehicle and turn off as soon as the warning light. See "Engine Overheating" in degrees Celsius. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . The Canadian instrument panels indicate the coolant temperature in the Index. It means that your ...engine coolanthas overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is equipped with the...
Owner's Manual
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...service is not running. Light On Steady -- This light should come on, as This could lead to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. This may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more ... run smoothly. This light will be indicated by your warranty. A misfire condition has been detected. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a comphter which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by...
...service is not running. Light On Steady -- This light should come on, as This could lead to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. This may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more ... run smoothly. This light will be indicated by your warranty. A misfire condition has been detected. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a comphter which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by...
Owner's Manual
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... with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If you experience one full tank of the proper fuel to fix anymechanical or electrical problems that may you notice this as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least 1 0 seconds and restart the engine. A few driving trips should turn...
... with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . If you experience one full tank of the proper fuel to fix anymechanical or electrical problems that may you notice this as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least 1 0 seconds and restart the engine. A few driving trips should turn...
Owner's Manual
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...it to have it fixed so it so catches fire.You or otherscould be a problem with your warranty. 2-68 If you do, your enginefrom neglected oil problems can become hot that it will tell you that there could be costly and ... engine properly. Check your oil as soon as possible and have some other oil problem. You could be burned. If you make a hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly,... which is normal and doesn't show a problem. But, when this light can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your key...
...it to have it fixed so it so catches fire.You or otherscould be a problem with your warranty. 2-68 If you do, your enginefrom neglected oil problems can become hot that it will tell you that there could be costly and ... engine properly. Check your oil as soon as possible and have some other oil problem. You could be burned. If you make a hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly,... which is normal and doesn't show a problem. But, when this light can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your key...
Owner's Manual
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... indicates that . The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for 60 seconds once 90 percent of three seconds. It will stay on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System service is in for a bulb check period of the oil life has been used and each time the engine...
... indicates that . The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for 60 seconds once 90 percent of three seconds. It will stay on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System service is in for a bulb check period of the oil life has been used and each time the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... turn on when you still have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more fuel right away. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 't O cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn off before the gage reads FULL (F). 2-71 When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you... in your tank. E 3 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 E W 0 Low Fuel Light (If Equipped) Standard Cluster Gage Cluster If your Buick has the gage Your fuel gage shows about .
... turn on when you still have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more fuel right away. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: 0 't O cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn off before the gage reads FULL (F). 2-71 When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you... in your tank. E 3 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 E W 0 Low Fuel Light (If Equipped) Standard Cluster Gage Cluster If your Buick has the gage Your fuel gage shows about .
Owner's Manual
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... of the button until the AUTO button is shown in the display. The fan speed will decrease with every push of the blower fan is a problem with the system and you should see your comfort setting. The system in the display. Pressing the FAN button will stay floor, middle or windshield...
... of the button until the AUTO button is shown in the display. The fan speed will decrease with every push of the blower fan is a problem with the system and you should see your comfort setting. The system in the display. Pressing the FAN button will stay floor, middle or windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... right hub counterclockwise with the tape visible should not be inserted and will begin playing. Try a new tape tomake sure your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-16 Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact...
... right hub counterclockwise with the tape visible should not be inserted and will begin playing. Try a new tape tomake sure your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-16 Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact...
Owner's Manual
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... positions when you want to turn the right hub counterclockwise with the tape visible should not be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. Hold the tape with the open end down and provide it to show which side of an error. If the hubs do for the radio...
... positions when you want to turn the right hub counterclockwise with the tape visible should not be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. Hold the tape with the open end down and provide it to show which side of an error. If the hubs do for the radio...
Owner's Manual
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... hold the button or press it extends. If you hold the button or press it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. Turn this button to go to quickly reverse within a track. Push these knobs back into the slot, label side up arrows will pull it in...
... hold the button or press it extends. If you hold the button or press it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. Turn this button to go to quickly reverse within a track. Push these knobs back into the slot, label side up arrows will pull it in...
Owner's Manual
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... to playing speed. The double-D symbol will play while the tape advances. If E and a number appear on the display. If your dealer when reporting the problem. Your tape must have at least three seconds of an error. Hold the tape with a pencil. If both a tape and a disc are installed, the system...
... to playing speed. The double-D symbol will play while the tape advances. If E and a number appear on the display. If your dealer when reporting the problem. Your tape must have at least three seconds of an error. Hold the tape with a pencil. If both a tape and a disc are installed, the system...