Owner's Manual
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...must have your vehiclein motion while the engine is the positionfor driving. This is not running ,you can remove the key. It's a theft-deterrent feature. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. This position locks your engine. The ignition switch... will return toRUN for normal driving. .@) : ~ 2-20 's 'is the only position in which you can useRUN to operate...
...must have your vehiclein motion while the engine is the positionfor driving. This is not running ,you can remove the key. It's a theft-deterrent feature. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. This position locks your engine. The ignition switch... will return toRUN for normal driving. .@) : ~ 2-20 's 'is the only position in which you can useRUN to operate...
Owner's Manual
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...uphill, don't hold yourvehicle in position on very steephills, or in deep snow or mud. You can 't rotate,don't try to hold your front wheels can use it on a hill. Setting the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down withyour right foot. Use your brakes or shift intoPARK ...(P) to f drive. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will come on the rear wheels. 2-27 This might happen you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). If the ignition...
...uphill, don't hold yourvehicle in position on very steephills, or in deep snow or mud. You can 't rotate,don't try to hold your front wheels can use it on a hill. Setting the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down withyour right foot. Use your brakes or shift intoPARK ...(P) to f drive. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will come on the rear wheels. 2-27 This might happen you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). If the ignition...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
...it again, you mayturn the cruise control back on slippery roads. If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, to safely use cruise control on roads orin heavy traffic. When you could lose control. Cruise control does not work at a steady ...speed. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 h hor more / ) without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control can cause needless...
...it again, you mayturn the cruise control back on slippery roads. If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, to safely use cruise control on roads orin heavy traffic. When you could lose control. Cruise control does not work at a steady ...speed. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 h hor more / ) without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control can cause needless...
Owner's Manual
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Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audiolclimate Control System .. 18. Dual Cupholder 21. Engine Temperature Gage 5. Speedometer 6. Glove Box 12. Horn 16. Audio System 9. Passenger's Side Air Bag 10. ... many other things you know to know at a glance how your instrument panel are: 1. Traction Control/Trip Reset Button 19. Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System for 14. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 15. Gearshift Lever 2. Air Outlets 24. The main componentsof your car is running. Climate Controls 8. Your instrument panel is designed...
Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audiolclimate Control System .. 18. Dual Cupholder 21. Engine Temperature Gage 5. Speedometer 6. Glove Box 12. Horn 16. Audio System 9. Passenger's Side Air Bag 10. ... many other things you know to know at a glance how your instrument panel are: 1. Traction Control/Trip Reset Button 19. Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System for 14. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 15. Gearshift Lever 2. Air Outlets 24. The main componentsof your car is running. Climate Controls 8. Your instrument panel is designed...
Owner's Manual
Page 134
..." earlierin this section. If it stays on, or comes when you're driving, there on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on then,... comeon then, have it fixed so it ready to warn you if there's a problem. Adjust your driving accordingly. When this warning ligh is on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock... That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , the system will not limit wheel spin. Or, if the to resetthe system. ANTI - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the ...
..." earlierin this section. If it stays on, or comes when you're driving, there on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on then,... comeon then, have it fixed so it ready to warn you if there's a problem. Adjust your driving accordingly. When this warning ligh is on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock... That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , the system will not limit wheel spin. Or, if the to resetthe system. ANTI - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the ...
Owner's Manual
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Here's how anti-lock works. You slam on separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed tomake - ~m.mt of you ... animal jumps out in an front of available tireand e road conditions. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. one If of the wheels is wet. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. rear...
Here's how anti-lock works. You slam on separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed tomake - ~m.mt of you ... animal jumps out in an front of available tireand e road conditions. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. one If of the wheels is wet. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. rear...
Owner's Manual
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... to . off (You traction control system if you ever need conditions allow you to safely useagain, you need to limit wheel spin. Adjust your traction TRACT10N control system. problem with your driving accordingly. Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. When this warning light is on warning light will automatically disengage. always leave...
... to . off (You traction control system if you ever need conditions allow you to safely useagain, you need to limit wheel spin. Adjust your traction TRACT10N control system. problem with your driving accordingly. Using Anti-Lock Don't pumpthe brakes. When this warning light is on warning light will automatically disengage. always leave...
Owner's Manual
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...or beginner, eachof us is it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels.If there's no longer curree need to the same lawsof physics when driving on light should gooff. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on curves. the systemis ...limiting wheel spin when you 've ever ice, tried to take much more than even the very best braking. a YOU ...
...or beginner, eachof us is it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels.If there's no longer curree need to the same lawsof physics when driving on light should gooff. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on curves. the systemis ...limiting wheel spin when you 've ever ice, tried to take much more than even the very best braking. a YOU ...
Owner's Manual
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... can be more effective than a braking. steering around problem, to . course, the posted speeds are times when steering can "drive" through sharp curve. Try to Your Buick can 't; Steering in Emergencies There are Of based on the condition of you should you if this section.)It is better to...sometimes you is banked, and your speed as you approach a the front curve, do Ease up on space available. Refer to adjust your wheels are of those places. have to accelerator pedal, steer vehicle the way you wantit the remove as you enter curve, while your speed ...
... can be more effective than a braking. steering around problem, to . course, the posted speeds are times when steering can "drive" through sharp curve. Try to Your Buick can 't; Steering in Emergencies There are Of based on the condition of you should you if this section.)It is better to...sometimes you is banked, and your speed as you approach a the front curve, do Ease up on space available. Refer to adjust your wheels are of those places. have to accelerator pedal, steer vehicle the way you wantit the remove as you enter curve, while your speed ...
Owner's Manual
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...only slightly below the f off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you're 'driving. Of - An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at that such emergency situations are always possible is nothingin the way, steerso at the recommended...4-12 Ease the if accelerator and then, there is a good reason to practice defensive driving all times and wear safety belts properly. But you have to fast, steer quickly, and act just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you can turn right fi-ont tire contacts the pavement edge.
...only slightly below the f off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you're 'driving. Of - An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at that such emergency situations are always possible is nothingin the way, steerso at the recommended...4-12 Ease the if accelerator and then, there is a good reason to practice defensive driving all times and wear safety belts properly. But you have to fast, steer quickly, and act just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you can turn right fi-ont tire contacts the pavement edge.
Owner's Manual
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The three typesof skids correspond to get ahead you. following driver to your Buick's In three control systems. the braking skid, your has meet the road to slip and in two-lane roads. off Let's review what driving experts say about what the driver asked. of the passed vehicle to existing ... conditions. The vehicle you is from you just passed may seem be farther away to than one vehicle at a time on much throttle causes the driving wheels to If you 're being passed, make easy for a second skid ifit occurs. And the acceleration skid, too in your see inside mirror, ...
The three typesof skids correspond to get ahead you. following driver to your Buick's In three control systems. the braking skid, your has meet the road to slip and in two-lane roads. off Let's review what driving experts say about what the driver asked. of the passed vehicle to existing ... conditions. The vehicle you is from you just passed may seem be farther away to than one vehicle at a time on much throttle causes the driving wheels to If you 're being passed, make easy for a second skid ifit occurs. And the acceleration skid, too in your see inside mirror, ...
Owner's Manual
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... avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-27 If you make a hard stop a slippery road. Try not to accelerate when driving on . Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want to drive on a slippery road. freezing (32°F; smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- Even though your vehicle... the system on it least tractionof all. OOC) and freezing rain begins to Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will improve your drivingto the road conditions. If you hit a spot that's covered with caution.
... avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-27 If you make a hard stop a slippery road. Try not to accelerate when driving on . Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want to drive on a slippery road. freezing (32°F; smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- Even though your vehicle... the system on it least tractionof all. OOC) and freezing rain begins to Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will improve your drivingto the road conditions. If you hit a spot that's covered with caution.
Owner's Manual
Page 196
... to wind resistance, increasing 0 the pulling requirements. can be state or provincial police. This helps your full engine and other parts could be driving. What's more than the maximum posted speed 55 for this part. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll be damaged...you live but A also where you do with trailering. Make sure your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the 0 wheel assemblies and tires forced to do , here are some important points: 0 There are against the drag of in heavier loads. Three important considerations have to...
... to wind resistance, increasing 0 the pulling requirements. can be state or provincial police. This helps your full engine and other parts could be driving. What's more than the maximum posted speed 55 for this part. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll be damaged...you live but A also where you do with trailering. Make sure your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the 0 wheel assemblies and tires forced to do , here are some important points: 0 There are against the drag of in heavier loads. Three important considerations have to...
Owner's Manual
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...on a Hill 1. But if you ever have to use the highest gear possible. When the wheel chocks are in on the brake pedal. 3. Stop and have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Each of the chocks. On a long uphill grade, use your brakes much that they...avoid overheating your engine and transaxle. your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Let up and store the chocks. Release the parking brake. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. People can be injured,...
...on a Hill 1. But if you ever have to use the highest gear possible. When the wheel chocks are in on the brake pedal. 3. Stop and have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Each of the chocks. On a long uphill grade, use your brakes much that they...avoid overheating your engine and transaxle. your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Let up and store the chocks. Release the parking brake. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. the Maintenance Schedule for more often when you're pulling a trailer. People can be injured,...
Owner's Manual
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...know that they don't touch care each other orany other metal. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have Buick dealer or a professional towing a service tow your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Whether you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle. Dead Battery If there was an... items fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to prevent electrical shorting. Remove the cables in See the Index. operator may not correct. Good Battery C. That your Riviera. "Roadside Assistance"in reverse order to The see them....
...know that they don't touch care each other orany other metal. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have Buick dealer or a professional towing a service tow your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Whether you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle. Dead Battery If there was an... items fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to prevent electrical shorting. Remove the cables in See the Index. operator may not correct. Good Battery C. That your Riviera. "Roadside Assistance"in reverse order to The see them....
Owner's Manual
Page 267
...the brake wear warning sound, have built-in brake repair. I NOTICE: Continuing to help and new pads are applied or lightly first Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. See "Brake System Inspection" in pedal is of this 7 manual underP r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at The brake ... be replaced as complete axle sets. This does not mean something is moving , your vehicle serviced. proper sequence toGM specifications. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. Brake PedalTravel See your vehicle is wrong with Disc brake pads have ...
...the brake wear warning sound, have built-in brake repair. I NOTICE: Continuing to help and new pads are applied or lightly first Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. See "Brake System Inspection" in pedal is of this 7 manual underP r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at The brake ... be replaced as complete axle sets. This does not mean something is moving , your vehicle serviced. proper sequence toGM specifications. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. Brake PedalTravel See your vehicle is wrong with Disc brake pads have ...
Owner's Manual
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...lose control while you mix tires of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. If you driving. It's all wheels. While the tires available on the government course as a tire graded 100. car tires. I Mlxmg tires could havea crash. Be... on 6-47 It was developed for use , however, and may also cause damage to vehicles sold the United States.) The in driving habits, service practices and differences road characteristics and climate. Uniform Tire QualityGrading The following information relates to the system developed bythe United States...
...lose control while you mix tires of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. If you driving. It's all wheels. While the tires available on the government course as a tire graded 100. car tires. I Mlxmg tires could havea crash. Be... on 6-47 It was developed for use , however, and may also cause damage to vehicles sold the United States.) The in driving habits, service practices and differences road characteristics and climate. Uniform Tire QualityGrading The following information relates to the system developed bythe United States...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
...suddenly and cause an accident. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for yourtires. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with the ends securely fastened. Ifyou have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipmentwheel. Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Ifyou can 't know ...how it's been used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous. If the contact continues, slow down until it 's been driven. will A Use tire chainsonly ...
...suddenly and cause an accident. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper for yourtires. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with the ends securely fastened. Ifyou have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipmentwheel. Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Ifyou can 't know ...how it's been used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous. If the contact continues, slow down until it 's been driven. will A Use tire chainsonly ...
Owner's Manual
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...Driving 4-20 City ...4-2 Defensive ...Drunken ...4-3 Freeway ...4-21 InaBlizzard ...4-28 4-17 IntheRain ...4-15 Night ...OnCurves ...4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ...4-38 4-23' On Hill and Mountain Roads ...On Snow and Ice ...4-26 4-19 Throughwater ...WetRoads ...4-17 4-25 Winter ...4-36 WithaTrailer ... Setting the ...Comfort Controls ...3-2 PassengerZone ...3-9 Steering Wheel...Daytime Running Lamps ...DeadBattery ...Defects,ReportingSafety ...6-57 6-57 2-45 5-3 8-8 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogger. Rear Window ...3-8 Defogging ...3-7 Defrosting ...3-7 Delayed Entry Lighting ...2-47...
...Driving 4-20 City ...4-2 Defensive ...Drunken ...4-3 Freeway ...4-21 InaBlizzard ...4-28 4-17 IntheRain ...4-15 Night ...OnCurves ...4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ...4-38 4-23' On Hill and Mountain Roads ...On Snow and Ice ...4-26 4-19 Throughwater ...WetRoads ...4-17 4-25 Winter ...4-36 WithaTrailer ... Setting the ...Comfort Controls ...3-2 PassengerZone ...3-9 Steering Wheel...Daytime Running Lamps ...DeadBattery ...Defects,ReportingSafety ...6-57 6-57 2-45 5-3 8-8 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogger. Rear Window ...3-8 Defogging ...3-7 Defrosting ...3-7 Delayed Entry Lighting ...2-47...
Owner's Manual
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... Key Positions ...Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ...7-42 2-47 Illuminated Entry ...Inflation. Tire ...6-44 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-50 7-43 Inspections ...7-43 Brakesystem ...ExhaustSystems ...7-43 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...7-43 7-43 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-43 Steering ... 7-43 Suspension ...ThrottleLinkage ...7-43 InstrumentPanel ...2-66 Brightness Control ...2-46 6-53 Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-68...
... Key Positions ...Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ...7-42 2-47 Illuminated Entry ...Inflation. Tire ...6-44 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-50 7-43 Inspections ...7-43 Brakesystem ...ExhaustSystems ...7-43 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...7-43 7-43 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-43 Steering ... 7-43 Suspension ...ThrottleLinkage ...7-43 InstrumentPanel ...2-66 Brightness Control ...2-46 6-53 Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-68...