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... OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are important for 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...
... OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are important for 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...
Owner's Manual
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... that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Clusters Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is... 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...
... that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Clusters Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. When thePASS-Key 1 system senses that matches a decoder in a match. 2-17 If someone is ...apassive theft-deterrent system. light togo out. PASS-Key I1 is 1 using the wrong key, it should setoff the alarm. It workswhen you insert or remove the from randomly trying...
... 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. When thePASS-Key 1 system senses that matches a decoder in a match. 2-17 If someone is ...apassive theft-deterrent system. light togo out. PASS-Key I1 is 1 using the wrong key, it should setoff the alarm. It workswhen you insert or remove the from randomly trying...
Owner's Manual
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... again. But you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and the SECURITY light will be able torestart your Buick dealer. If the starter won 't work with the other key, your Ehick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11...Your PASS-Key T system, however, is not protected by your engine if you turn it 's inserted in the Index). T 2-18 T the starter still won 't work , and the key appears f to wait three minutes before it off . If your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service PASS-Key I not working ...
... again. But you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and the SECURITY light will be able torestart your Buick dealer. If the starter won 't work with the other key, your Ehick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11...Your PASS-Key T system, however, is not protected by your engine if you turn it 's inserted in the Index). T 2-18 T the starter still won 't work , and the key appears f to wait three minutes before it off . If your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service PASS-Key I not working ...
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... (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. if so, is it all the way in motion while the engine is not running , you start your engine and release the key. This is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn off the... OFF position, you will move to force it could break the or the key ignition switch. Even when the engine is not running . RUN (D): The switch returns to display some instrument panel warning lights. If none of this position after you can remove the key. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your...
... (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. if so, is it all the way in motion while the engine is not running , you start your engine and release the key. This is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn off the... OFF position, you will move to force it could break the or the key ignition switch. Even when the engine is not running . RUN (D): The switch returns to display some instrument panel warning lights. If none of this position after you can remove the key. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your...
Owner's Manual
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... outside. The exterior lamps can change this delay time from only a few seconds to MAX, your engine. To operate it up. If you turn on top of PARK. You can be completely shut off your engine. or, shift out of the instrument panel. Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with... the light sensor on . 2-43 Don't cover it , leave the lamp switch off your lamps will turn off...
... outside. The exterior lamps can change this delay time from only a few seconds to MAX, your engine. To operate it up. If you turn on top of PARK. You can be completely shut off your engine. or, shift out of the instrument panel. Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with... the light sensor on . 2-43 Don't cover it , leave the lamp switch off your lamps will turn off...
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...on the key transmitter is disabled and the horn will turn the feature on the key transmitter, starting the engine or activating the power door locks. 2. The perimeter lighting feature is now enabled and the horn will chirp one time. 4. Personal Choice Programming This feature canbe programmed...two times. 3. To turn on if it is dark enough outside according to a minute. Press the instant alarm on at this procedure. Perimeter lighting remains on the transmitter again. All the doors will lock. 2. To turn off : 3. Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this...
...on the key transmitter is disabled and the horn will turn the feature on the key transmitter, starting the engine or activating the power door locks. 2. The perimeter lighting feature is now enabled and the horn will chirp one time. 4. Personal Choice Programming This feature canbe programmed...two times. 3. To turn on if it is dark enough outside according to a minute. Press the instant alarm on at this procedure. Perimeter lighting remains on the transmitter again. All the doors will lock. 2. To turn off : 3. Press and hold the door lock switch throughout this...
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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 and stay on briefly when you start the engine just tolet you are familiar with your vehicle. They're abig help you what to do repairs can signal that tells... you locate them. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on for about 70 seconds...
... gages that may be on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just tolet you are familiar with your vehicle. They're abig help you what to do repairs can signal that tells... you locate them. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on for about 70 seconds...
Owner's Manual
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...the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Have your engine, and it will be ready to RUN. The air bag readiness light should go out. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 The system checks the air bag's electrical... system for a fewseconds. This means the system 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 turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem. If...
...the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. Have your engine, and it will be ready to RUN. The air bag readiness light should go out. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 The system checks the air bag's electrical... system for a fewseconds. This means the system 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 turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem. If...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. Or, if the light comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. Then start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. If the... light still stays on, or comes on again while you 're driving, stop as soon as...
... you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. Or, if the light comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. Then start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. If the... light still stays on, or comes on again while you 're driving, stop as soon as...
Owner's Manual
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... system is on, the system will come on briefly as you start the engine. When this warning light is affected by pressing the button located to the left of time when the... specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle may come on for the following reasons: If you... turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be ready to overheat, the traction control system will turn the system ...
... system is on, the system will come on briefly as you start the engine. When this warning light is affected by pressing the button located to the left of time when the... specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your vehicle may come on for the following reasons: If you... turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will be ready to overheat, the traction control system will turn the system ...
Owner's Manual
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... a gage that your engine coolant has overheated. It means that shows the engine coolanttemperature. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . That reading means the same thing as the warning light. The engine coolanttemperature gage indicates the coolant... temperature in the Index. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will tell you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn ...
... a gage that your engine coolant has overheated. It means that shows the engine coolanttemperature. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . That reading means the same thing as the warning light. The engine coolanttemperature gage indicates the coolant... temperature in the Index. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will tell you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn ...
Owner's Manual
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... operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on toindicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will also come on during a malfunction in correctly ...systems. NOTICE: If you it repaired. This may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Light On Steady -- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may...
... operation of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on toindicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will also come on during a malfunction in correctly ...systems. NOTICE: If you it repaired. This may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Light On Steady -- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may...
Owner's Manual
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... with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in the Index). A loose or missing fuel cap will require at least 1 0 seconds and restart the engine. If the Light Is Flashing The following mayprevent more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above steps...These conditions maygo away once the engine is warmed up.) This will usually be sure to fuel your vehicle. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following .If the light is possible. A few driving trips should turn the light off . If so, your ...
... with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in the Index). A loose or missing fuel cap will require at least 1 0 seconds and restart the engine. If the Light Is Flashing The following mayprevent more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above steps...These conditions maygo away once the engine is warmed up.) This will usually be sure to fuel your vehicle. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following .If the light is possible. A few driving trips should turn the light off . If so, your ...
Owner's Manual
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...doesn't show a problem. I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Damage to have your dealer for a moment. Oil Pressure Light/Gage If you're "idling" at a stop , the light may blink on , it means oil isn't going through your engine properly. But, when this light can be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. See...Check your oil as soon as possible and have it fixed so it will tell you that it to be a problem with your engine oil pressure. There are : The light comes on your warranty. 2-68 If you turn your oil pressure directly from the gage on when you if something goes wrong...
...doesn't show a problem. I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Damage to have your dealer for a moment. Oil Pressure Light/Gage If you're "idling" at a stop , the light may blink on , it means oil isn't going through your engine properly. But, when this light can be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. See...Check your oil as soon as possible and have it fixed so it will tell you that it to be a problem with your engine oil pressure. There are : The light comes on your warranty. 2-68 If you turn your oil pressure directly from the gage on when you if something goes wrong...
Owner's Manual
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... as a bulb check each time the ignition key is activated by electronically receiving data from the Powertrain Control Module. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. If the light doesn't turn on , the engine oil should be checked at least eight minutes, the CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHTwill turn on, have your vehicle serviced. Change...
... as a bulb check each time the ignition key is activated by electronically receiving data from the Powertrain Control Module. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. If the light doesn't turn on , the engine oil should be checked at least eight minutes, the CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHTwill turn on, have your vehicle serviced. Change...
Owner's Manual
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...Life Monitor System service is turned to be lit for a bulb check period of this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light may turn on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The reset button is started after that the Oil Life Monitor System has been... go off. This indicates that . The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for five seconds as 2,000 miles (3 218 km) or lessfor harsh circumstances. When to change your oil depends on as early as abulb check each time the engine is in for at least five seconds but not more than...
...Life Monitor System service is turned to be lit for a bulb check period of this, the CHANGE OIL SOON light may turn on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The reset button is started after that the Oil Life Monitor System has been... go off. This indicates that . The CHANGE OIL SOON light is lit for five seconds as 2,000 miles (3 218 km) or lessfor harsh circumstances. When to change your oil depends on as early as abulb check each time the engine is in for at least five seconds but not more than...
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... some owners ask about how much fue.1is in 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 the tank.... It works only when the engine is on when you turn on . None of these show a problem with your tank. For example... 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 . When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you turn...
... some owners ask about how much fue.1is in 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 the tank.... It works only when the engine is on when you turn on . None of these show a problem with your tank. For example... 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 . When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you turn...
Owner's Manual
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...and longer brake life. This is used up, it when you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If your engine, or when you will stay on , and you brake. Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). See... "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 If your engine ever stopswhile you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will still have time to push down. If...
...and longer brake life. This is used up, it when you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If your engine, or when you will stay on , and you brake. Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). See... "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-7 If your engine ever stopswhile you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will still have time to push down. If...
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...Label ...Chains. Air ...6-14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-51 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...6-50 Fabric ...6-47 Glass Surfaces ...6-49 Inside ofYour Buick ...6-47 Instrument Panel ...6-49 Leather ...6-49 Outside of Your Cassette Tape Player ...Cassette Deck Service ...Cassette Tape Player ...3- 16... 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 ...
...Label ...Chains. Air ...6-14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-51 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...6-50 Fabric ...6-47 Glass Surfaces ...6-49 Inside ofYour Buick ...6-47 Instrument Panel ...6-49 Leather ...6-49 Outside of Your Cassette Tape Player ...Cassette Deck Service ...Cassette Tape Player ...3- 16... 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 ...