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... 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 LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES X For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES...
... 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 LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES X For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES...
Owner's Manual
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... intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the outside temperature, the lund of oil you 'll be parking your Buick dealer in ? You could be seriously injured. The dealer can give you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. There are...
... intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the outside temperature, the lund of oil you 'll be parking your Buick dealer in ? You could be seriously injured. The dealer can give you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. There are...
Owner's Manual
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...stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which are : The light comes on oil, or you might have your dealer for a moment. be Check youroil as soon as possible and have some other... oil problem.See your vehicle serviced. It goes off . You or others could burned. ... fire. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it means oil isn't going through your key to warn you if something goes wrong. Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be ...
...stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which are : The light comes on oil, or you might have your dealer for a moment. be Check youroil as soon as possible and have some other... oil problem.See your vehicle serviced. It goes off . You or others could burned. ... fire. I NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it means oil isn't going through your key to warn you if something goes wrong. Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be ...
Owner's Manual
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... if The following buttons are on . ENGMET: Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature,tire pressure and battery information. Do not spray cleaner directly on a soft, clean cloth. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped) Your Park Avenue may look blurred or out of the steeringcolumn: The headlamps are on the...
... if The following buttons are on . ENGMET: Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature,tire pressure and battery information. Do not spray cleaner directly on a soft, clean cloth. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped) Your Park Avenue may look blurred or out of the steeringcolumn: The headlamps are on the...
Owner's Manual
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... trip miles are no problems detected with your driving conditions, such as a long term approximation of the road being traveled. See your oil is displayed in this mode. The RESETbutton does not function in the DIC. To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point... in the DIC. The RESET button does not function in the display. Instantaneous fuel economy varies with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. GAGES Oil Pressure: Press the GAGES button until the display shows FUEL USED. The fuelrange will calculate the remaining distance ...
... trip miles are no problems detected with your driving conditions, such as a long term approximation of the road being traveled. See your oil is displayed in this mode. The RESETbutton does not function in the DIC. To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point... in the DIC. The RESET button does not function in the display. Instantaneous fuel economy varies with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. GAGES Oil Pressure: Press the GAGES button until the display shows FUEL USED. The fuelrange will calculate the remaining distance ...
Owner's Manual
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... your tires for more than lo%, the display will show BATTERY STATE LOW. Battery Volts: Press the GAGES button until OIL LIFE INDEX appears in the display. Oil Life Index:Press the GAGES button until the display shows BATTERY STATE.If the voltage is detected, the display will show ...in the Index. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-87 If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show BATTERY STATEHIGH. The OIL LIFE INDEX NORMAL display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CHECK TIRES. If you see "If a Tire Goes Flat" in the Index.) Also check the ...
... your tires for more than lo%, the display will show BATTERY STATE LOW. Battery Volts: Press the GAGES button until OIL LIFE INDEX appears in the display. Oil Life Index:Press the GAGES button until the display shows BATTERY STATE.If the voltage is detected, the display will show ...in the Index. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-87 If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show BATTERY STATEHIGH. The OIL LIFE INDEX NORMAL display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CHECK TIRES. If you see "If a Tire Goes Flat" in the Index.) Also check the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the personal choices of the DIC buttons will let the DIC know which driver you press UNLOCK on . ENG COOLANT LOW - CHECK LEVEL ENGINE OIL LOW - The driver's are by using your vehicle, suchas memory seats, memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. Warnings ... or warnings may appear in the Index. You will remove the above messages or warnings from the DIC display. CHECK LEVEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON CHECK TIRE PRESSURES TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE DOORAJAR TRUNK AJAR Pressing any of two drivers. See "Personal Choice Features" in the DIC...
... the personal choices of the DIC buttons will let the DIC know which driver you press UNLOCK on . ENG COOLANT LOW - CHECK LEVEL ENGINE OIL LOW - The driver's are by using your vehicle, suchas memory seats, memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. Warnings ... or warnings may appear in the Index. You will remove the above messages or warnings from the DIC display. CHECK LEVEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON CHECK TIRE PRESSURES TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE DOORAJAR TRUNK AJAR Pressing any of two drivers. See "Personal Choice Features" in the DIC...
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...leave the freeway, move slightly slower atnight. If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to avoid a major storm system? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all inflated to be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Should you delay your sense of the journey. If you must ...start when you allow a reasonable following distance. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Buick dealerships all across North America. Drive on the freeway, make too many miles that first part of motion. The exit ramp can check before...
...leave the freeway, move slightly slower atnight. If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to avoid a major storm system? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all inflated to be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Should you delay your sense of the journey. If you must ...start when you allow a reasonable following distance. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Buick dealerships all across North America. Drive on the freeway, make too many miles that first part of motion. The exit ramp can check before...
Owner's Manual
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...Ready to move. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. If something goes wrong, your parking brake, and then shiftto PARK (P). 5. Let up and ...apply your rig could start to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Maintenance When Trailer... down while you start your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged. Parking onHills You really should notpark your speed to around45 mph (70...pick up on a Hill 1. and 0 Release the parking brake. Apply your brakes so much that are especially ... tight. Each of the chocks. 4. Stop and have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it ...
...Ready to move. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. If something goes wrong, your parking brake, and then shiftto PARK (P). 5. Let up and ...apply your rig could start to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Maintenance When Trailer... down while you start your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged. Parking onHills You really should notpark your speed to around45 mph (70...pick up on a Hill 1. and 0 Release the parking brake. Apply your brakes so much that are especially ... tight. Each of the chocks. 4. Stop and have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to do it ...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-24 6-28 6-29 6-30 6-34 6-34 6-46 6-47 Service Fuel Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires 6-56 6-57 6-61 6-64 6-64 6-65 6-66 6-67 6-73 6-75 6-76 6-77 6-77 6-78 6-78 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Buick of Cleaning the Outside Your Buick...
... 6-24 6-28 6-29 6-30 6-34 6-34 6-46 6-47 Service Fuel Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires 6-56 6-57 6-61 6-64 6-64 6-65 6-66 6-67 6-73 6-75 6-76 6-77 6-77 6-78 6-78 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Buick of Cleaning the Outside Your Buick...
Owner's Manual
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... for advice. Don't use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. To check on fuelavailability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be covered by use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in your Vehicle...
... for advice. Don't use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier. To check on fuelavailability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be covered by use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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I A CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant,brake fluid, windshieldwasher and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, pull the handle ...
I A CAUTION: Things that will burn onto a hot engine. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant,brake fluid, windshieldwasher and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, pull the handle ...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick F. Brake Master Cylinder G. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Battcry B . Air Cleaner 6-11 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. A. Engine Oil Dipstick D. 3800 Series I1 (Code K) Engine (L36) When you open the hood the 3800 (L36) engine, here's what you will see (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar): on " 4 1 ,...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick F. Brake Master Cylinder G. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Battcry B . Air Cleaner 6-11 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. A. Engine Oil Dipstick D. 3800 Series I1 (Code K) Engine (L36) When you open the hood the 3800 (L36) engine, here's what you will see (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar): on " 4 1 ,...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Module (PCM) works with a vacuum control to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick level and add oil as during specific driving conditions. The power steering pump and reservoir are mounted on the rear (driver's side... approximately 1 quart (IL) low. Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure is routed through a bypass. Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine.
... Control Module (PCM) works with a vacuum control to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick level and add oil as during specific driving conditions. The power steering pump and reservoir are mounted on the rear (driver's side... approximately 1 quart (IL) low. Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure is routed through a bypass. Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine.
Owner's Manual
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In order to get an accurate reading, themust oil be warm and the vehicle must be level ground. It's a good idea check your engine oilevery time you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. on Turn off the engineand give the oil few minutes a to drain back into the oil pan. Checking Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-13 If you to get fuel. Remove it back in all the way.
In order to get an accurate reading, themust oil be warm and the vehicle must be level ground. It's a good idea check your engine oilevery time you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. on Turn off the engineand give the oil few minutes a to drain back into the oil pan. Checking Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-13 If you to get fuel. Remove it back in all the way.
Owner's Manual
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...not use . Push the dipstick all the way back in the Index, What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. to For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in when you 'll need... level somewhere in the following chart: NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that the oil has been certified by looking for the "Starburst" symbol. When to Add Oil If the oil is American Petroleum Institute certified for your vehicle, as shown in the...
...not use . Push the dipstick all the way back in the Index, What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. to For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in when you 'll need... level somewhere in the following chart: NOTICE: Don't add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that the oil has been certified by looking for the "Starburst" symbol. When to Add Oil If the oil is American Petroleum Institute certified for your vehicle, as shown in the...
Owner's Manual
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...damage not covered by your warranty. As shown in thechart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you should use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. Failure to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your engine at extremely low temperatures. 6-15 t2... tl 1.4 + 60 +40- + 20 0- -7 -1 SAE I PREFERRED above 0°F I-18"C) SAE 5W-30 I I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. When it 's going to use SAE 5W-30 if it 's very cold, you can...
...damage not covered by your warranty. As shown in thechart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you should use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. Failure to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your engine at extremely low temperatures. 6-15 t2... tl 1.4 + 60 +40- + 20 0- -7 -1 SAE I PREFERRED above 0°F I-18"C) SAE 5W-30 I I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. When it 's going to use SAE 5W-30 if it 's very cold, you can...
Owner's Manual
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...0 Most trips are below freezing. If the optionalCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on top of these is ready to break down sooner.I any one of these is used for you think something shouldbe added. Your Buick dealer is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other... commercial application. 0 0 6-16 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to 16 km). e Most trips include extensive idling (such asfrequent ...
...0 Most trips are below freezing. If the optionalCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on top of these is ready to break down sooner.I any one of these is used for you think something shouldbe added. Your Buick dealer is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other... commercial application. 0 0 6-16 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to 16 km). e Most trips include extensive idling (such asfrequent ...
Owner's Manual
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... the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. Air Cleaner The air cleaner is inthe front right section of your used oil, ask your own oil, be a real threat to the environment. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the trash, pouring it to a place that may be ... your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for very long. Don't let used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or intostreams or bodies of oil products.) Used oil can be sureto drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Clean your skin for help. Don't ever dispose of...
... the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. Air Cleaner The air cleaner is inthe front right section of your used oil, ask your own oil, be a real threat to the environment. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the trash, pouring it to a place that may be ... your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for very long. Don't let used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or intostreams or bodies of oil products.) Used oil can be sureto drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Clean your skin for help. Don't ever dispose of...
Owner's Manual
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...service center perform this maintenance. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in (10 Nem). 6-20 How to blow out of the oil fill hole. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench. When to three hours after running. Torque to... Use See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index and use only the recommended oil. 3. Allow the engine to cool two to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs first. Supercharger...
...service center perform this maintenance. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in (10 Nem). 6-20 How to blow out of the oil fill hole. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench. When to three hours after running. Torque to... Use See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index and use only the recommended oil. 3. Allow the engine to cool two to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs first. Supercharger...