Owner's Manual
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The alarm can be blown. light togo out. This will discourages someone from key the ignition. This should , check'to see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in that someone to tries to make in . If someone is 1 using the wrong key, it should setoff the ... system locking the doors by window down thevehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about minutes, the starter three won't work and fuel won't go the engine. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. To reduce the possibility theft, always activate the of the vehicle, close the door and wait...
The alarm can be blown. light togo out. This will discourages someone from key the ignition. This should , check'to see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in that someone to tries to make in . If someone is 1 using the wrong key, it should setoff the ... system locking the doors by window down thevehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about minutes, the starter three won't work and fuel won't go the engine. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. To reduce the possibility theft, always activate the of the vehicle, close the door and wait...
Owner's Manual
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... can service PASS-Key I not working properly and must be faulty. If you're everdriving and the SECURITY light turns on and stays on , the key may also want to check the fuse (see your engine if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and... off . T the starter still won 't work , and the key appears f to have a new key made . Your PASS-Key T system, however, is not protected by your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to be serviced by the PASS-Key I1 system. See your...
... can service PASS-Key I not working properly and must be faulty. If you're everdriving and the SECURITY light turns on and stays on , the key may also want to check the fuse (see your engine if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and... off . T the starter still won 't work , and the key appears f to have a new key made . Your PASS-Key T system, however, is not protected by your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to be serviced by the PASS-Key I1 system. See your...
Owner's Manual
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... gages that may be on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just tolet you what to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can signal that something is wrong before it . They're ...gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you know your vehicle. Please follow this happens. As you or others from injury. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your warning lights and gages. Waiting to do about eight...
... gages that may be on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just tolet you what to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Gages can signal that something is wrong before it . They're ...gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you know your vehicle. Please follow this happens. As you or others from injury. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your warning lights and gages. Waiting to do about eight...
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 ready. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a fewseconds. The light tells you start your engine, and it will flash ...for malfunctions. For moreinformation on when you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG...
...If the air bag readiness light stays onaft.er youstart the engine or comeson when you if there is ready. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a fewseconds. The light tells you start your engine, and it will flash ...for malfunctions. For moreinformation on when you if there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG...
Owner's Manual
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... diagnosis and service is apparent. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. 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 Enhanced Diagnostics...
... diagnosis and service is apparent. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. 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 Enhanced Diagnostics...
Owner's Manual
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... dealer or qualified service center for service. 0 cap has been left off . I f none of the above steps have made the light turn the light off or improperly installed. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fix anymechanical or electrical problems that may be corrected when...test equipment and diagnostic tools to fully install the cap. A loose or missing fuel cap will cause your engine not to evaporate into your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel 2-67 Did you just drive through a deep ...
... dealer or qualified service center for service. 0 cap has been left off . I f none of the above steps have made the light turn the light off or improperly installed. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fix anymechanical or electrical problems that may be corrected when...test equipment and diagnostic tools to fully install the cap. A loose or missing fuel cap will cause your engine not to evaporate into your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel 2-67 Did you just drive through a deep ...
Owner's Manual
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...your oil pressure directly from the gage on your engine can come on for service. You could be costly and is low. Oil Pressure Light/Gage If you're "idling" at a stop , the light may blink on and then off once you turn your engine properly. e 3 OIL Standard Cluster Gage Cluster... One of these lights will tell you that it will be burned. Check your dealer for a moment.
...your oil pressure directly from the gage on your engine can come on for service. You could be costly and is low. Oil Pressure Light/Gage If you're "idling" at a stop , the light may blink on and then off once you turn your engine properly. e 3 OIL Standard Cluster Gage Cluster... One of these lights will tell you that it will be burned. Check your dealer for a moment.
Owner's Manual
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... you start the vehicle. CHECK I LEVEL CHANGE OIL SOON If the engine oil is turned to the RUN position. The Engine Oil Life Monitor uses this by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It does this data to the proper level if necessary. Change Oil Soon Light (If Equipped) This light is activated by electronically receiving...
... you start the vehicle. CHECK I LEVEL CHANGE OIL SOON If the engine oil is turned to the RUN position. The Engine Oil Life Monitor uses this by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It does this data to the proper level if necessary. Change Oil Soon Light (If Equipped) This light is activated by electronically receiving...
Owner's Manual
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...habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for 60 seconds once 90 percent of this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light may turn on as early as abulb check each time the engine is required. After five seconds, the... CHANGE OIL SOON light will stay on for five seconds as 2,000 miles (3 218 km) or lessfor harsh circumstances. ...
...habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for 60 seconds once 90 percent of this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light may turn on as early as abulb check each time the engine is required. After five seconds, the... CHANGE OIL SOON light will stay on for five seconds as 2,000 miles (3 218 km) or lessfor harsh circumstances. ...
Owner's Manual
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... much faster if you will stay on , and you may even notice that will check itself. You may get harder to push down. If there's a problem with the...pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 Your brakes will use it may ... braking and longer brake life. Once the power assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you brake. rather than keeping pace with traffic. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking --...
... much faster if you will stay on , and you may even notice that will check itself. You may get harder to push down. If there's a problem with the...pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 Your brakes will use it may ... braking and longer brake life. Once the power assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you brake. rather than keeping pace with traffic. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking --...
Owner's Manual
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...positive (+) to take care of fluid is there.If it onyou. don't You need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engines are some have been blinded. Fans or other parts, too. People have loose or missing ... L l Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal engine part. If you accidentally get it is low, add water to negative (-) or you'll get a shock. Check that first. Don't get it in every newGM vehicle. If you don't, explosive gas could be sure...
...positive (+) to take care of fluid is there.If it onyou. don't You need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that would damage the battery and maybe other moving parts once the engines are some have been blinded. Fans or other parts, too. People have loose or missing ... L l Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to negative (-) or a metal engine part. If you accidentally get it is low, add water to negative (-) or you'll get a shock. Check that first. Don't get it in every newGM vehicle. If you don't, explosive gas could be sure...
Owner's Manual
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.... You or others could be sure to get start and up injure you hear a clicking sound. This may fit cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may not properly. An electric fan under the hood can been left off or improperly determine if the... fuel cap has installed. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp"in the Index. When you put the cap back on hot engine parts and get the right type. Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 6-7 Checking Things Under the Hood NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be burned.
.... You or others could be sure to get start and up injure you hear a clicking sound. This may fit cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may not properly. An electric fan under the hood can been left off or improperly determine if the... fuel cap has installed. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp"in the Index. When you put the cap back on hot engine parts and get the right type. Things that will burn onto a hot engine. 6-7 Checking Things Under the Hood NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be burned.
Owner's Manual
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...and the vehicle must be on , it means you need to check your engine oil level regularly; CHECK OIL LEVEL For more infomation, see "Check Oil Level Light"in front of the dipstick is an added reminder. this is a round, yellow loop. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper ...towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-10 Remove ...
...and the vehicle must be on , it means you need to check your engine oil level regularly; CHECK OIL LEVEL For more infomation, see "Check Oil Level Light"in front of the dipstick is an added reminder. this is a round, yellow loop. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper ...towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-10 Remove ...
Owner's Manual
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...less one than DEXRON-111 is designed to bring the level intothe cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 3. Help keep the proper engine temperature. This coolant is not covered by fluid other than pint (0.5 L). Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the..., because fluid with that label is low. Engine Coolant The cooling 5 stem in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your new vehicle warranty. 1 Give freezing protection down to Check." 4. Don't overfiill. I 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to...
...less one than DEXRON-111 is designed to bring the level intothe cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 3. Help keep the proper engine temperature. This coolant is not covered by fluid other than pint (0.5 L). Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the..., because fluid with that label is low. Engine Coolant The cooling 5 stem in your vehicle is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your new vehicle warranty. 1 Give freezing protection down to Check." 4. Don't overfiill. I 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as described under "How to...
Owner's Manual
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... Life Monitor" in the Index. Never drive your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the this schedule up to 100,000 miles (. 166 000 km) should be sure to check your # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, brake calipers may come on . the indicated intervals..." and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. (12 500 km) since your oil every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) orsooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on before 3,000 miles ( 5 000 kmj. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule. Remember to perform this schedule. For ...
... Life Monitor" in the Index. Never drive your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the this schedule up to 100,000 miles (. 166 000 km) should be sure to check your # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, brake calipers may come on . the indicated intervals..." and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. (12 500 km) since your oil every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) orsooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on before 3,000 miles ( 5 000 kmj. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule. Remember to perform this schedule. For ...
Owner's Manual
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...intervals and the maintenance be recorded. ++ If you when to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) soonerif the CHANGEOIL m or light comes on 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) Never drive your brake calipers may comebefore on . Long Trip/Hie;hway Maintenance Schedule The services shown... Inspections" P r C of the vehicle's useful life. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. (12 500 k ) m since your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the this + A good time to check your brakes is during tire emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to ...
...intervals and the maintenance be recorded. ++ If you when to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) soonerif the CHANGEOIL m or light comes on 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) Never drive your brake calipers may comebefore on . Long Trip/Hie;hway Maintenance Schedule The services shown... Inspections" P r C of the vehicle's useful life. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. (12 500 k ) m since your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the this + A good time to check your brakes is during tire emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to ...
Owner's Manual
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...... 9-1 Keyless Entry ...Alarm. Heated Backlite ...6-19 Antifreeze ...Anti-Lock Brakes ...4-7 Brake System Warning Light ...2-63. 4-7 3-31 Anti-Theft.Radio ...Appearancecare ...6-46 Appearance Care Materials ...6-53 .hbitration Program ...Bag ... 2-51 Armrest.Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-52 Audio Equipment. Climate Control System ...3-2. 3-4 2-10 Alarm. Engine Accessory ...6-63 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-7 4-28 Blizzard. Instant. Remote Keyless Entry ...2-12 Rundown Protection...Check ...7-42 Automatic Dimming Outside Mirror ...2-50 Battery ...6-28 5-3 Jump Starting ...Replacement.
...... 9-1 Keyless Entry ...Alarm. Heated Backlite ...6-19 Antifreeze ...Anti-Lock Brakes ...4-7 Brake System Warning Light ...2-63. 4-7 3-31 Anti-Theft.Radio ...Appearancecare ...6-46 Appearance Care Materials ...6-53 .hbitration Program ...Bag ... 2-51 Armrest.Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-52 Audio Equipment. Climate Control System ...3-2. 3-4 2-10 Alarm. Engine Accessory ...6-63 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-7 4-28 Blizzard. Instant. Remote Keyless Entry ...2-12 Rundown Protection...Check ...7-42 Automatic Dimming Outside Mirror ...2-50 Battery ...6-28 5-3 Jump Starting ...Replacement.
Owner's Manual
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... I 4.30 3-35 7-39 3-27 3-35 1-25 4-3 1 4-3 1 4-37 6-46 2-69 Change Oil Soon Light ...2-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-66 Check Engine Light ...Check Oil Level Light ...2-69 Checking Your Restraint System ...1-46 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-52 1-35 Child Restraints ...Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-37 ... Where to Put ...1-35 Cigarette Lighter ...2-52 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...6-56 Cleaner. Carbon Monoxide ...Care of Your Buick ...6-50 Special Problems ...6-48 Stains ...6-48 Tires ...6-52 Vinyl ...6-48 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-50 Climate Control. Brake ...
... I 4.30 3-35 7-39 3-27 3-35 1-25 4-3 1 4-3 1 4-37 6-46 2-69 Change Oil Soon Light ...2-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-66 Check Engine Light ...Check Oil Level Light ...2-69 Checking Your Restraint System ...1-46 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-52 1-35 Child Restraints ...Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-37 ... Where to Put ...1-35 Cigarette Lighter ...2-52 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...6-56 Cleaner. Carbon Monoxide ...Care of Your Buick ...6-50 Special Problems ...6-48 Stains ...6-48 Tires ...6-52 Vinyl ...6-48 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-50 Climate Control. Brake ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2-60 Air Bag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-63.4-7 Battery Warning ...2-6 1 Brake System Warning ...2-62 ChangeOilSoon ...2-69 2-66 Check Engine ...CheckOilLevel ...2-69 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-65 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...2-68 2-71 LowFuel ...Oil Pressure ...2-68 Safety Belt Reminder ...1.6. 2-59 Traction Control System Warning ...2.64.4.9 4-9 Traction Off Warning ...Loading Your Vehicle ...4-3 1 Lockout Protection...
.... 2-60 Air Bag Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-63.4-7 Battery Warning ...2-6 1 Brake System Warning ...2-62 ChangeOilSoon ...2-69 2-66 Check Engine ...CheckOilLevel ...2-69 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-65 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...2-68 2-71 LowFuel ...Oil Pressure ...2-68 Safety Belt Reminder ...1.6. 2-59 Traction Control System Warning ...2.64.4.9 4-9 Traction Off Warning ...Loading Your Vehicle ...4-3 1 Lockout Protection...
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... 2-52 N e t . Automatic Transaxle ...2-25 New Vehicle Break-In ...2- 19 Nightvision ...4-17 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...6-62 2-58 Odometer ...Odometer. Trip ...2-58 4-13 Off-RoadRecovery ...Oil, Engine ...6-10 2-69 Oil Level Warning Light ...Oil Pressure Light ...2-68 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...2-25 Overheating Engine ...5- 13 Owner Checks and Services ...7-39 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8- 10 P a i n t Spotting.
... 2-52 N e t . Automatic Transaxle ...2-25 New Vehicle Break-In ...2- 19 Nightvision ...4-17 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...6-62 2-58 Odometer ...Odometer. Trip ...2-58 4-13 Off-RoadRecovery ...Oil, Engine ...6-10 2-69 Oil Level Warning Light ...Oil Pressure Light ...2-68 Overdrive, Automatic Transaxle ...2-25 Overheating Engine ...5- 13 Owner Checks and Services ...7-39 Owner Publications, Ordering ...8- 10 P a i n t Spotting.