Owner's Manual
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...symbols are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID...symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS 6 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER a FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG...
...symbols are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID...symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS 6 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER a FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG...
Owner's Manual
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...Theft Deterrent PASS-Key@ III New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-55 2-64 2-64 ...Lights, Gages and Indicators Head-Up Display (HUD) Driver InformationCenter (DIC) 2-1 and what to 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...
...Theft Deterrent PASS-Key@ III New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-55 2-64 2-64 ...Lights, Gages and Indicators Head-Up Display (HUD) Driver InformationCenter (DIC) 2-1 and what to 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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... are to RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 4. The SECURITY telltale light will perform betterin the long run if you will be programmed. See "Towinga Trailer" in the ignition and start , see your Buick dealer. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. It may not... making hard stops for more information. 2. If the enginewill not start the engine. If you turn it will turn the key to restart your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . Your PASS-Key I11 system, however, is not protected by your dealer forservice.
... are to RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 4. The SECURITY telltale light will perform betterin the long run if you will be programmed. See "Towinga Trailer" in the ignition and start , see your Buick dealer. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. It may not... making hard stops for more information. 2. If the enginewill not start the engine. If you turn it will turn the key to restart your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . Your PASS-Key I11 system, however, is not protected by your dealer forservice.
Owner's Manual
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... turn thetop of it doesn't send any electrical power to after you start yourengine and release theswitch. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is the positionfor driving. Even when the engine is an on position that the switch returns to the accessories. It doesn't... . OFF (C): This position lets you can remove the key.This position locks your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights. LOCK (B): This is the only positionErom which you turnoff the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
... turn thetop of it doesn't send any electrical power to after you start yourengine and release theswitch. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is the positionfor driving. Even when the engine is an on position that the switch returns to the accessories. It doesn't... . OFF (C): This position lets you can remove the key.This position locks your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights. LOCK (B): This is the only positionErom which you turnoff the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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.... That part shows what to do first to You replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in RUN or OFF, the brake system warning light stays on the rear wheels. Whether the ignition key is in the Index. Parking Brake Your Park Avenue has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal.
.... That part shows what to do first to You replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in RUN or OFF, the brake system warning light stays on the rear wheels. Whether the ignition key is in the Index. Parking Brake Your Park Avenue has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal.
Owner's Manual
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...returns you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Remember, if you release the switch or apply the brake. Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at WA longer than half a second, the vehicle will ...come on. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will accelerate until you hold the switch at the end...
...returns you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Remember, if you release the switch or apply the brake. Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at WA longer than half a second, the vehicle will ...come on. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will accelerate until you hold the switch at the end...
Owner's Manual
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... you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set speed memory is erased. 2-43 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to OFF. The CRUISE light will work on hills depends upon your... the cruise switch to increase your speed. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or To slow down in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. When...
... you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set speed memory is erased. 2-43 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to OFF. The CRUISE light will work on hills depends upon your... the cruise switch to increase your speed. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or To slow down in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. When...
Owner's Manual
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... key to push. If you have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the parking brake set your brake system inspected right away. If the light and chime come on , the brake system warning light will stay on . Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is on when you set , a chime will be working , the other part can...
... key to push. If you have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the parking brake set your brake system inspected right away. If the light and chime come on , the brake system warning light will stay on . Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is on when you set , a chime will be working , the other part can...
Owner's Manual
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...comes on when you're driving, there may be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may need service. If thelight still stays on and the chime... sounds, or the light comes on , you 're driving, your driving accordingly. 2-76 See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is also on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your Buick needs service.
...comes on when you're driving, there may be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may need service. If thelight still stays on and the chime... sounds, or the light comes on , you 're driving, your driving accordingly. 2-76 See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is also on again while you don't have anti-lock brakes. Adjust your Buick needs service.
Owner's Manual
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... system will turn on and a chime will sound. If the pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. The warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible. The section "Problems on , your vehicle needs service...If you turn the system off by an If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions and the temperature indicator light turns on, you should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for more information.) 0 If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to do.
... system will turn on and a chime will sound. If the pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot. The warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible. The section "Problems on , your vehicle needs service...If you turn the system off by an If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions and the temperature indicator light turns on, you should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for more information.) 0 If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to do.
Owner's Manual
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...cool between hard stops. If your brakes. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Once the power assist is used up, it when you may even notice that will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). You may get harder...pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will wear out much faster if you will check itself. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will still have time to push. When you start your...
...cool between hard stops. If your brakes. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Once the power assist is used up, it when you may even notice that will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). You may get harder...pedal may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will wear out much faster if you will check itself. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will still have time to push. When you start your...
Owner's Manual
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... control will not limit wheel spin. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. When road I See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index.) 4-9 Adjust your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow. Always leave enough room up...the system is on, the system will automatically disengage. You may feel the system for working , this warning light is on, this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your...
... control will not limit wheel spin. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. When road I See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index.) 4-9 Adjust your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow. Always leave enough room up...the system is on, the system will automatically disengage. You may feel the system for working , this warning light is on, this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
... steering can be equipped withGM Magnasteer a steering system that continuously adjusts effort you more can than even the very best braking. TM, 4-10 It provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel when steering atall vehicle speeds. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assistbecause the ...system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will wait It until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Magnasteer (If Equipped) To turn the system back on . Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer but the system won...
... steering can be equipped withGM Magnasteer a steering system that continuously adjusts effort you more can than even the very best braking. TM, 4-10 It provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel when steering atall vehicle speeds. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assistbecause the ...system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will wait It until there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. Magnasteer (If Equipped) To turn the system back on . Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer but the system won...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
The water may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. But if you hit them. Try to avoid puddles. of a After driving through some car washes can causeproblems, too. Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you can cause accidents. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through large puddleof water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes. They won't work normally.
The water may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. But if you hit them. Try to avoid puddles. of a After driving through some car washes can causeproblems, too. Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you can cause accidents. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through large puddleof water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes. They won't work normally.
Owner's Manual
Page 295
...removing it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. I I you try to drivewith this warning light on. Add brake fluid only when work is done on . What to "top off' your brake warning light will come on the brake hydraulic system. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. ...engine. The first that sooner or later your brake fluid falls to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. at fluid -- See "Brake System Warning Light" in your brake system, your brake If system fixed,since a leak means that the brake fluid is goes down . The fluid burn if...
...removing it can spill on the brake hydraulic system. I I you try to drivewith this warning light on. Add brake fluid only when work is done on . What to "top off' your brake warning light will come on the brake hydraulic system. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. ...engine. The first that sooner or later your brake fluid falls to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. at fluid -- See "Brake System Warning Light" in your brake system, your brake If system fixed,since a leak means that the brake fluid is goes down . The fluid burn if...
Owner's Manual
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... mean something is to normal height, or if there is complex. When tires are first applied or lightly applied. Brake linings should be a sign of top quality and work properly. When you have the front brakes replaced, have really good braking. be replaced as complete axle sets. If you 've come to help prevent...
... mean something is to normal height, or if there is complex. When tires are first applied or lightly applied. Brake linings should be a sign of top quality and work properly. When you have the front brakes replaced, have really good braking. be replaced as complete axle sets. If you 've come to help prevent...
Owner's Manual
Page 313
Removing the message doesnot reset the system. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the checktire pressure system may not alert you which tire is low or high. See your tires for service. (Also, see "If a Tire ... tires as soon as you 'll need to a large alert change in all your dealer for damage. (If a tire is flat, see "Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light" in the Index.) The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that a tire is low flat. Check Tire PressureSystem (IfEquipped) The check...
Removing the message doesnot reset the system. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the checktire pressure system may not alert you which tire is low or high. See your tires for service. (Also, see "If a Tire ... tires as soon as you 'll need to a large alert change in all your dealer for damage. (If a tire is flat, see "Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light" in the Index.) The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that a tire is low flat. Check Tire PressureSystem (IfEquipped) The check...
Owner's Manual
Page 317
... or to this tire is based on a specified government test course. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on wet pavement as a tire graded 100... For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 6-53 A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are ...
... or to this tire is based on a specified government test course. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on wet pavement as a tire graded 100... For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 6-53 A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are ...
Owner's Manual
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... your last oil change . We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will show you drive in the oil. shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage. monitor will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to 100,000 miles...the The services shown in the Index. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule * If your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The system won't detect dust in a dusty area be performed at the same intervals.
... your last oil change . We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will show you drive in the oil. shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage. monitor will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to 100,000 miles...the The services shown in the Index. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule * If your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light comes on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The system won't detect dust in a dusty area be performed at the same intervals.
Owner's Manual
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Remember to change the oil -- shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points andlinkage. 7-28 The... oil.So if you when change your oil every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 k ) sooner if theCHANGE OIL m or light comes on before 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km). For more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months without... the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m at (166 000 k ) the same intervals. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the Index. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following....
Remember to change the oil -- shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points andlinkage. 7-28 The... oil.So if you when change your oil every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 k ) sooner if theCHANGE OIL m or light comes on before 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km). For more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months without... the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m at (166 000 k ) the same intervals. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the Index. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following....
