Owner's Manual
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... )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES X For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS ... with your lamps: These symbols are some other symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on some of your vehicle.
... )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES X For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS ... with your lamps: These symbols are some other symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on some of your vehicle.
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 2-...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 2-...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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... on dueto how quickly the key is not working properly and must be apparent that the SECURITY light went on , you are to OFF and remove the key. 3. A cle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will perform betterin the long run if you get... will turn the key to be able to RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 4. Your vehicle is not protected by your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so...
... on dueto how quickly the key is not working properly and must be apparent that the SECURITY light went on , you are to OFF and remove the key. 3. A cle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will perform betterin the long run if you get... will turn the key to be able to RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 4. Your vehicle is not protected by your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so...
Owner's Manual
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... motion while the engine is an on position in the ignition switch as you turn the steering wheel. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is not running . Even when the engine is set. ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position that the switch returns to operate your... lever and transaxle. LOCK (B): This is the positionfor driving. Use OFF if you can operate your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights.
... motion while the engine is an on position in the ignition switch as you turn the steering wheel. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is not running . Even when the engine is set. ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position that the switch returns to operate your... lever and transaxle. LOCK (B): This is the positionfor driving. Use OFF if you can operate your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights.
Owner's Manual
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The parking brake uses the brakes on while the parking brake is in the Index. Parking Brake Your Park Avenue has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. ~ _ _ _ If you try to overheat. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on any hill, see "Towing...
The parking brake uses the brakes on while the parking brake is in the Index. Parking Brake Your Park Avenue has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. ~ _ _ _ If you try to overheat. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on any hill, see "Towing...
Owner's Manual
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.... Take your desired preset speed. 4. Push in the SET button at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. This returns you to reset. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will accelerate until you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at WA. 2-...41 So unless you release the switch or apply the brake. Once you're going about half a second to your foot...
.... Take your desired preset speed. 4. Push in the SET button at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. This returns you to reset. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will accelerate until you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at WA. 2-...41 So unless you release the switch or apply the brake. Once you're going about half a second to your foot...
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... reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. The CRUISE light will work on the brake pedal, or To slow down in the button at the end of the lever until you out of the hills. Of course, applying... to keep your cruise control will also go 1 mph (1.6 k / ) m h slower. Using Cruise Control on steep hills. When you turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed. Many drivers find this , you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and...
... reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. The CRUISE light will work on the brake pedal, or To slow down in the button at the end of the lever until you out of the hills. Of course, applying... to keep your cruise control will also go 1 mph (1.6 k / ) m h slower. Using Cruise Control on steep hills. When you turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed. Many drivers find this , you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and...
Owner's Manual
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..., have a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is on when you turn the key to RUN. Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is fully released, it means you release the parking brake. If the warning light comes on until you have it fixed so it doesn't come on if your parking brake is...
..., have a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is on when you turn the key to RUN. Or, the pedal may notice that the pedal is fully released, it means you release the parking brake. If the warning light comes on until you have it fixed so it doesn't come on if your parking brake is...
Owner's Manual
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...See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on again while you turn ignition key to RUN. Adjust your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will...Then start the engine. If the regular brake system warning light is also on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your tractioncontrol ...
...See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on again while you turn ignition key to RUN. Adjust your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will...Then start the engine. If the regular brake system warning light is also on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your tractioncontrol ...
Owner's Manual
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... off , the warning light will come on and the chime will come onand stay on. TEMPERATURE located on the end the shiftlever, the warning of time when the system is too hot. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index for more information.) 0 If there's a brake system problem that is ...specifically related to do. The warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off . (See "Traction Control System" in the Index. engine...
... off , the warning light will come on and the chime will come onand stay on. TEMPERATURE located on the end the shiftlever, the warning of time when the system is too hot. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index for more information.) 0 If there's a brake system problem that is ...specifically related to do. The warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off . (See "Traction Control System" in the Index. engine...
Owner's Manual
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...start your engine, or when you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. If you brake. Once the power assist is normal. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 ABS is a mistake. See "Anti-...Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- This is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes will wear out much faster if you...
...start your engine, or when you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will check itself. If you brake. Once the power assist is normal. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 ABS is a mistake. See "Anti-...Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- This is an advanced electronic braking system that your anti-lock brake system will stay on , and you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- Your brakes will wear out much faster if you...
Owner's Manual
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... come on to let you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) When the system is on, this warning light is on, the system will automatically disengage. but thisis normal. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you may feel or hear the system ... you start your foot up ahead to stop, even though you . The system operates only if it again, you know if there's a problem with your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Adjust your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the...
... come on to let you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" in the Index.) When the system is on, this warning light is on, the system will automatically disengage. but thisis normal. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you may feel or hear the system ... you start your foot up ahead to stop, even though you . The system operates only if it again, you know if there's a problem with your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Adjust your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice orsnow. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the...
Owner's Manual
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... at any time by pressing the button again.The traction control system warning light should go off. will come on . You can steer and brake at thesame time. Your steering can than even the very best braking. Your vehicle may be adjusted for information. TM, 4-10 In many emergencies...setting. 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 engine stops or the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will take much more can ...
... at any time by pressing the button again.The traction control system warning light should go off. will come on . You can steer and brake at thesame time. Your steering can than even the very best braking. Your vehicle may be adjusted for information. TM, 4-10 In many emergencies...setting. 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 engine stops or the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will take much more can ...
Owner's Manual
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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. But if you hit them. Wet brakes can causeproblems, too. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes work normally. Try to avoid puddles. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you can't, try to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of a After driving through some car washes 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. But if you hit them. Wet brakes can causeproblems, too. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes work normally. Try to avoid puddles. The water may cause pulling to slow down before you can't, try to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of a After driving through some car washes can cause accidents.
Owner's Manual
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...won 't correct a leak. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. I I you have'too much fluid when you get new brake linings. This could be damaged. Adding brake fluid won 't work all . With the wrong kind of the brake system. See "Brake System Warning Light" in , the fluid level goes back ...or they may not even workat all . If you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake at fluid -- You should have too much f brake fluid, it is of fluid in reservoir might go down to drivewith this warning light on the engine. it can spill on . This will s ...
...won 't correct a leak. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. I I you have'too much fluid when you get new brake linings. This could be damaged. Adding brake fluid won 't work all . With the wrong kind of the brake system. See "Brake System Warning Light" in , the fluid level goes back ...or they may not even workat all . If you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake at fluid -- You should have too much f brake fluid, it is of fluid in reservoir might go down to drivewith this warning light on the engine. it can spill on . This will s ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the proper sequence to have the rear brakes inspected, too. for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in -- For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are first applied or lightly applied. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is wrong with your braking system -- This does not mean something is...
... in the proper sequence to have the rear brakes inspected, too. for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in -- For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are first applied or lightly applied. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is wrong with your braking system -- This does not mean something is...
Owner's Manual
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...tire pressure system won 't tell you reset the system when the tire pressures are caused by pressing any DIC button. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the checktire pressure system may not alert you if more tires repaired or replaced, you to a large alert change in the ... Information Center, you should stop as soon as you can and check 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 or high. See "Tires" in one...
...tire pressure system won 't tell you reset the system when the tire pressures are caused by pressing any DIC button. If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on, the checktire pressure system may not alert you if more tires repaired or replaced, you to a large alert change in the ... Information Center, you should stop as soon as you can and check 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 or high. See "Tires" in one...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their..., space-saver or temporary use , however, and may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are molded on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance. While the tires available on the sidewalls of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or ...
... 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 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their..., space-saver or temporary use , however, and may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are molded on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance. While the tires available on the sidewalls of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or ...
Owner's Manual
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...the maintenance be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) (166 000 km) at the same intervals. shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage. The system won't detect dust in this schedule. Never drive 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). So if you when to change your vehicle more information, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in ...
...the maintenance be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) (166 000 km) at the same intervals. shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage. The system won't detect dust in this schedule. Never drive 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). So if you when to change your vehicle more information, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in ...
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...to between 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 7,500 miles m and (12 500 km) since 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 an oil change your last oil... Oil Life Monitor, the monitor will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the completion of this schedule. shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points andlinkage. 7-28 Remember to reset the OilLife Monitor when the oil has beenchanged. See "Owner Checks...
...to between 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 7,500 miles m and (12 500 km) since 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 an oil change your last oil... Oil Life Monitor, the monitor will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the completion of this schedule. shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points andlinkage. 7-28 Remember to reset the OilLife Monitor when the oil has beenchanged. See "Owner Checks...