Owner's Manual
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I r Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. of your controls: These symbols are on some other symbols you and ...: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW a (@) SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL I@ B FOG LAMPS X
I r Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. of your controls: These symbols are on some other symbols you and ...: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW a (@) SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL I@ B FOG LAMPS X
Owner's Manual
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...20 2-23 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) TM 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 ...(If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators and what to do if you if everything is working tell that properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift...
...20 2-23 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) TM 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 ...(If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators and what to do if you if everything is working tell that properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift...
Owner's Manual
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...Don't make full-throttle starts. If you are driving and the Your modern Buick doesn't need service.See your Buick dealer service. Yourvehicle is started.the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM flashes, wait until the light light stopsflashing before trying to check You the slow for the first500 miles (805 km... is not working properly and must run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you will perform better in . time you turn the engine However, if off. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the long restart the...
...Don't make full-throttle starts. If you are driving and the Your modern Buick doesn't need service.See your Buick dealer service. Yourvehicle is started.the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM flashes, wait until the light light stopsflashing before trying to check You the slow for the first500 miles (805 km... is not working properly and must run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you will perform better in . time you turn the engine However, if off. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the long restart the...
Owner's Manual
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... will remain any vehicle, you ~ II L U the ignitionoff and open the driver's door. brightness along with an automatic light sensor on topof the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be diInmer. The engine is running, There is a 20-second delay in the transition between e The headlamp switch is in NEUTRAL (N) and...
... will remain any vehicle, you ~ II L U the ignitionoff and open the driver's door. brightness along with an automatic light sensor on topof the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so be diInmer. The engine is running, There is a 20-second delay in the transition between e The headlamp switch is in NEUTRAL (N) and...
Owner's Manual
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... you are If familiar with this section, you should not be on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to know your warning lights and gages could also save youor others from injury. I Gages can dangerous. When one the gages shows ...of revolutions per minute (rpm). It displays engine speedin hundreds of there may be a problem, check the section that may be costly -- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that tells yo what todo about it. They'rea big ...
... you are If familiar with this section, you should not be on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to know your warning lights and gages could also save youor others from injury. I Gages can dangerous. When one the gages shows ...of revolutions per minute (rpm). It displays engine speedin hundreds of there may be a problem, check the section that may be costly -- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that tells yo what todo about it. They'rea big ...
Owner's Manual
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... away. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when youare driving, youra r bag i system may not work properly. Have your engine, and it will flashfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts,... check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for tells you turn the ignition keyRUN. The system...
... away. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. AIR BAG Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when youare driving, youra r bag i system may not work properly. Have your engine, and it will flashfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts,... check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for tells you turn the ignition keyRUN. The system...
Owner's Manual
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..., off turn all accessories, andset your climate control system to show that your Buickthe dealer at to once. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low.
..., off turn all accessories, andset your climate control system to show that your Buickthe dealer at to once. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low.
Owner's Manual
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... engine andit will be it will stay on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. and turnthe ignition to OFF. If the light stays turn the ignition off.Or, if the light on, comes on , still you have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick ...needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system. ...
... engine andit will be it will stay on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. and turnthe ignition to OFF. If the light stays turn the ignition off.Or, if the light on, comes on , still you have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick ...needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system. ...
Owner's Manual
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...release fully. I f the transaxle shift lever in any position other than is FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the warning light If it stays on, or comes on when you start the engine. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off . (See "Enhanced Traction System...(2) and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle may be readyto warn you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will limit wheel spin. If the warning light doesn't come on briefly as you 're driving, there stays on after your Enhanced Traction System means there's a ...
...release fully. I f the transaxle shift lever in any position other than is FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the warning light If it stays on, or comes on when you start the engine. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off . (See "Enhanced Traction System...(2) and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle may be readyto warn you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will limit wheel spin. If the warning light doesn't come on briefly as you 're driving, there stays on after your Enhanced Traction System means there's a ...
Owner's Manual
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... visible you In "Problemson the Road," this light comes and on stays on, the vehicle should pull the road, stop off you have been operating your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-61 Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual shows what to do. LOW... COOLANT This means that your vehicle under normal signs of steam, see "Engine Overheating"in the Index. off before ...
... visible you In "Problemson the Road," this light comes and on stays on, the vehicle should pull the road, stop off you have been operating your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-61 Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual shows what to do. LOW... COOLANT This means that your vehicle under normal signs of steam, see "Engine Overheating"in the Index. off before ...
Owner's Manual
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...comes onto indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for e Light Flashing-- This may malfunction has been detected your Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheCHECK ENGINE light vehicle. it working, when the ignition is on and the engine is required. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and environment. ... and service and service is also designed to assist your engine may not runsmoothly. An emission control system system before any malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buickis equipped with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not ...
...comes onto indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for e Light Flashing-- This may malfunction has been detected your Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheCHECK ENGINE light vehicle. it working, when the ignition is on and the engine is required. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and environment. ... and service and service is also designed to assist your engine may not runsmoothly. An emission control system system before any malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buickis equipped with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not ...
Owner's Manual
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... center check the vehicle. Avoiding steep uphill grades. as designed. of If so, your fuel engine not torun as efficiently as If the light stops flashing and remains steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . condition The will be corrected when the electrical system dries out. ...A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). tr If you experience one at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed...
... center check the vehicle. Avoiding steep uphill grades. as designed. of If so, your fuel engine not torun as efficiently as If the light stops flashing and remains steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . condition The will be corrected when the electrical system dries out. ...A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). tr If you experience one at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed...
Owner's Manual
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... oil isn't going through your key toRUN and goes off . oil Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is doesn't showa problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on and then off when the engine is not covered by your warranty. 2-64 If you . In addition, if you makea hard stop sign, the... light may come on briefly, which normal and is low. a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , the light may blink on when you might have fixed so it will it be there to your...
... oil isn't going through your key toRUN and goes off . oil Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is doesn't showa problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on and then off when the engine is not covered by your warranty. 2-64 If you . In addition, if you makea hard stop sign, the... light may come on briefly, which normal and is low. a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , the light may blink on when you might have fixed so it will it be there to your...
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the vehicle fails to start, see "Passlock" I €the light flashes,the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode. Check Oil Light(3100 Engine Only) Passlock Warning Light T h i s light will come on CHECK OIL THEFT SYSTEM briefly when-you turn the key toward the START position The light will stay on until the vehicle starts. I € in the hdex.
the vehicle fails to start, see "Passlock" I €the light flashes,the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode. Check Oil Light(3100 Engine Only) Passlock Warning Light T h i s light will come on CHECK OIL THEFT SYSTEM briefly when-you turn the key toward the START position The light will stay on until the vehicle starts. I € in the hdex.
Owner's Manual
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...gage shows how much fuel is in your t& It works only when the engine is on while youdriving, check your various gages tosee if they are in the warning zones. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you are Ifthe light comes and stays on . All these situations are four concerns some owners ...have indicated half fuU, but it . on are starting the engine. . - Here are nothing wrongwith the fuel gage. fill CHECK GAGES The gage may ...
...gage shows how much fuel is in your t& It works only when the engine is on while youdriving, check your various gages tosee if they are in the warning zones. When the indicator nears EMPTY (E), you are Ifthe light comes and stays on . All these situations are four concerns some owners ...have indicated half fuU, but it . on are starting the engine. . - Here are nothing wrongwith the fuel gage. fill CHECK GAGES The gage may ...
Owner's Manual
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When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your brake pedal moves a little. You slam on , and you . one If of you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will prevent a braking skid. Thisnormal. Let's say road is about tostop rolling, the ...Anti-Lock System WarningLight" in the Index. is an ( advanced electronic braking system that help will stay on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is wet. Here's what happens with the anti-lock brake system, ...
When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your brake pedal moves a little. You slam on , and you . one If of you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will prevent a braking skid. Thisnormal. Let's say road is about tostop rolling, the ...Anti-Lock System WarningLight" in the Index. is an ( advanced electronic braking system that help will stay on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is wet. Here's what happens with the anti-lock brake system, ...
Owner's Manual
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... a coolant temperature gage and a LOW COOLANT warning light on your engine if it overheats,and get everyone away from it can burn you badly, even if you see or hear steam coming off from thevehicle until there is cool. Stop your Buick's instrument panel. in it . Stay away from ...theengine if you just open the hood. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" the Index. others couldbe badly burned.
... a coolant temperature gage and a LOW COOLANT warning light on your engine if it overheats,and get everyone away from it can burn you badly, even if you see or hear steam coming off from thevehicle until there is cool. Stop your Buick's instrument panel. in it . Stay away from ...theengine if you just open the hood. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Low Coolant Warning Light" the Index. others couldbe badly burned.
Owner's Manual
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When your engine is located on the passenger's sideof the engine compartment. LOW COOLANT out Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow and burn you 're low on engine coolant. I this light comes on, f it means you badly. 'lbming the mrge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- The surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
When your engine is located on the passenger's sideof the engine compartment. LOW COOLANT out Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow and burn you 're low on engine coolant. I this light comes on, f it means you badly. 'lbming the mrge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- The surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
Owner's Manual
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... Air Bag-Power Horn, Service Tool Power Instrument Cluster Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry Instrument Panel Lights Rear Window Defogger Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (If equipped) (Circuit Breaker) Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block located on the is driver's sideof the...
... Air Bag-Power Horn, Service Tool Power Instrument Cluster Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry Instrument Panel Lights Rear Window Defogger Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (If equipped) (Circuit Breaker) Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block located on the is driver's sideof the...
Owner's Manual
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... LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS IGN SW Usage Anti-Lock Brake Solenoids Ignition System Heater/Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine CoolingFan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stoplamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits 1 I Fuse F/P INJ ERLS Usage Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Back-up..., Air Conditioning Compressor, Park Lock Solenoid Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) Fuse Panel (If Your steering wheel controls are protected fuses. For by service, contact your Buick dealer service department.
... LPS PWR ACC RR DEFG ABS IGN SW Usage Anti-Lock Brake Solenoids Ignition System Heater/Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine CoolingFan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stoplamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits 1 I Fuse F/P INJ ERLS Usage Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Back-up..., Air Conditioning Compressor, Park Lock Solenoid Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) Fuse Panel (If Your steering wheel controls are protected fuses. For by service, contact your Buick dealer service department.