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.... Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistanceand how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. It also gives you how to get service and owner publications. i (@ 1-1 2-1 The 1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting...
.... Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistanceand how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. It also gives you how to get service and owner publications. i (@ 1-1 2-1 The 1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting...
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...name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. 1 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Nahonal lnstltute for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you ever need it was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 ... C Second Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii G[ENERALMOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, B UIC the BUICK Emblem and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you sell the vehicle...
...name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. 1 WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Nahonal lnstltute for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you ever need it was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 ... C Second Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii G[ENERALMOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, B UIC the BUICK Emblem and the name LESABRE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you sell the vehicle...
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Buick engineers developed the William C . (Billy)Durant iv Buick has always been a product innovator. &tee. That was the year the o compmy was reorganized, refinzmceda d moved from Detroit to Flint. its beginnings t 1903.
Buick engineers developed the William C . (Billy)Durant iv Buick has always been a product innovator. &tee. That was the year the o compmy was reorganized, refinzmceda d moved from Detroit to Flint. its beginnings t 1903.
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..., over the Andes to -New York race in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. I I , Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that won 500 racing trophies in 1906...the Roadmaster. Durant also created a racing team that one Buick ambulance was hard hit by the French government. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. And a Buick was visible not only on Buick's Test Hl il First Buick Factory V As a builder of Buick engines was the first car to travel across the country and...
..., over the Andes to -New York race in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. I I , Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that won 500 racing trophies in 1906...the Roadmaster. Durant also created a racing team that one Buick ambulance was hard hit by the French government. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. And a Buick was visible not only on Buick's Test Hl il First Buick Factory V As a builder of Buick engines was the first car to travel across the country and...
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...war period brought great stylingand engineering changeswhich resulted in the Special. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1949. vi And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in1942)became more massive in the post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend... magazine named the 1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year." The first production engine was used in increased sales. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. Buick's famous "portholes" camealong in the 1948 Roadmaster...
...war period brought great stylingand engineering changeswhich resulted in the Special. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1949. vi And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in1942)became more massive in the post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend... magazine named the 1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year." The first production engine was used in increased sales. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. Buick's famous "portholes" camealong in the 1948 Roadmaster...
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... , and will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. t z , General Manager-,Brrick Motor Division Our mission is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable ...
... , and will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. t z , General Manager-,Brrick Motor Division Our mission is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable ...
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How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you need is . We use a box and the word CAUTION to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to tell you about the features and controls for what you what the hazard is the Index in the back of safety cautions in this book. Index A good place to ignore the warning. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a circle with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you were to look for your vehicle. You will ...
How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you need is . We use a box and the word CAUTION to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to tell you about the features and controls for what you what the hazard is the Index in the back of safety cautions in this book. Index A good place to ignore the warning. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a circle with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you were to look for your vehicle. You will ...
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You'll also see you CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. When you about something that can damage your vehicle. ix But the notice will tell you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly. In the notice area, we tell you read other manuals, might see warning labels on your vehicle. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. They use the same words, ...
You'll also see you CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. When you about something that can damage your vehicle. ix But the notice will tell you will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be costly. In the notice area, we tell you read other manuals, might see warning labels on your vehicle. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. They use the same words, ...
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these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are important for you m d your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. For example. Vehicle Symbols These are some other ...
these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are important for you m d your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. For example. Vehicle Symbols These are some other ...
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... the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center PassengerPosition 1-26...
... the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center PassengerPosition 1-26...
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and also about the seats -- Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you , or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Then release the bar and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Pull up on the control bar under the front of the seat to adjust them -- how to unlock it . Manual Front Seat You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body to make you push a pedal when you don't want to where you want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you about reclining seatbacks and head ...
and also about the seats -- Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you , or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 Then release the bar and try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Pull up on the control bar under the front of the seat to adjust them -- how to unlock it . Manual Front Seat You can lose controlof the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body to make you push a pedal when you don't want to where you want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you about reclining seatbacks and head ...
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Power Seat (If Equipped) Front Control: Raise the front of the seat by pushing the left side of the seat. Center Control: Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the control on the right. Lower the seat by pushing the control on the armrest. 1-3 Raise the seat by pushing the control on the front or back. The power seat controls are on the left . Push the right side of the switch to lower the front of the switch. Rear Control: Raise the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the right. Lower the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the left .
Power Seat (If Equipped) Front Control: Raise the front of the seat by pushing the left side of the seat. Center Control: Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the control on the right. Lower the seat by pushing the control on the armrest. 1-3 Raise the seat by pushing the control on the front or back. The power seat controls are on the left . Push the right side of the switch to lower the front of the switch. Rear Control: Raise the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the right. Lower the rear of the seat by pushing the switch on the left .
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But don't have seatback reclined your vehicle is in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. Pull up on the seat and move the seatback to where you buckle CAUTION: (Continued) 1-4 Release the lever to lock theseatback. a if Sitting in motion can be dangerous. Even if you want it. Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever the outer side of on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
But don't have seatback reclined your vehicle is in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. Pull up on the seat and move the seatback to where you buckle CAUTION: (Continued) 1-4 Release the lever to lock theseatback. a if Sitting in motion can be dangerous. Even if you want it. Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever the outer side of on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
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The lapbelt can be much worse. aIn crash the belt could go into it . If you are in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can 't do its job either. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that the top of the restraint is in front of a neck injury in the seatand wear yoursafety belt properly. This could go up or down so that your passengers' belts are buckledup. This position reduces the chance of you are fastened properlytoo. Then sit well back in a crash. 1-5 It also tells you some things you how to the top of the manual tells you...
The lapbelt can be much worse. aIn crash the belt could go into it . If you are in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can 't do its job either. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that the top of the restraint is in front of a neck injury in the seatand wear yoursafety belt properly. This could go up or down so that your passengers' belts are buckledup. This position reduces the chance of you are fastened properlytoo. Then sit well back in a crash. 1-5 It also tells you some things you how to the top of the manual tells you...
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CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to wear safety belts. Do not allow people to buckle up can be seriously injured or killed. In most crashes buckling up aperson wouldn't survive. A few crashes are clear. After more likely to be so serious that comes on as a reminder to ride in any area your vehicle is not of safety belts in your vehicle that is ina seat and using a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. But most states and ...
CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to wear safety belts. Do not allow people to buckle up can be seriously injured or killed. In most crashes buckling up aperson wouldn't survive. A few crashes are clear. After more likely to be so serious that comes on as a reminder to ride in any area your vehicle is not of safety belts in your vehicle that is ina seat and using a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. But most states and ...
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I Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it . 1-7 Put someone on it 's justa seat on wheels.
I Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it . 1-7 Put someone on it 's justa seat on wheels.
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In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop . The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Get it could be the windshield ... 1-8
In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop . The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Get it could be the windshield ... 1-8
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or the safety belts! or the instrument panel ... You stop over more time to stop. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take forces. That's why the safety belts make suchgood sense. 1-9 With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does.
or the safety belts! or the instrument panel ... You stop over more time to stop. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take forces. That's why the safety belts make suchgood sense. 1-9 With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does.
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Even if you're in a vehicle that isn't your passengers can be in most protection. That's true not only in an accident -- even one that has air bags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Q: A: If my vehiclehas air bags, why shouldI have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Air bags are supplemental systems only; whether you still have to get out, is n~uch greater if you are for sale has required the use of being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? you 're in frontal collisions, but if you and your fault -- And the greatest number...
Even if you're in a vehicle that isn't your passengers can be in most protection. That's true not only in an accident -- even one that has air bags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Q: A: If my vehiclehas air bags, why shouldI have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Air bags are supplemental systems only; whether you still have to get out, is n~uch greater if you are for sale has required the use of being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? you 're in frontal collisions, but if you and your fault -- And the greatest number...
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... of this section. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Pick up on the buckle is positioned so you would be riding inyour Buick, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of adult size. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it properly. 1. Be aware...
... of this section. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Pick up on the buckle is positioned so you would be riding inyour Buick, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of adult size. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it properly. 1. Be aware...