Owner's Manual
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... you may see: 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 r Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you may find on your vehicle. I @ B FOG LAMPS X
... you may see: 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 r Vehicle Symbols These are some the symbols you may find on your vehicle. I @ B FOG LAMPS X
Owner's Manual
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... 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 2-3 1 2-39 2-43 2-45 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-55 ..., Gages and Indicators and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems you if everything is working tell that properly --
... 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 2-3 1 2-39 2-43 2-45 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-55 ..., Gages and Indicators and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems you if everything is working tell that properly --
Owner's Manual
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... break-in the Index for more information. -- -- 2-13 NOTICE: Remember to restart the engine. your dealerfor service. In an emergency, the Buick Roadside Assistance call Follow this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you will beable to "break-in." But it ...earlierreplacement. See "Towing a Trailer" in . may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your new brake linings aren't yet broken is not working properly and must run if you get new brake linings. in Don't make full-throttle starts. fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index...
... break-in the Index for more information. -- -- 2-13 NOTICE: Remember to restart the engine. your dealerfor service. In an emergency, the Buick Roadside Assistance call Follow this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you will beable to "break-in." But it ...earlierreplacement. See "Towing a Trailer" in . may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your new brake linings aren't yet broken is not working properly and must run if you get new brake linings. in Don't make full-throttle starts. fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index...
Owner's Manual
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... on fairly level ground, always set . To be injured. Automatic Transaxle Operation o n P R N D 3 2 1 It is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to . Your vehicle can move easily. 2-20 I There ar- - . _ _ _ differentpositions for shiftlever. Don't leave your vehicle if the of shift lever...
... on fairly level ground, always set . To be injured. Automatic Transaxle Operation o n P R N D 3 2 1 It is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to . Your vehicle can move easily. 2-20 I There ar- - . _ _ _ differentpositions for shiftlever. Don't leave your vehicle if the of shift lever...
Owner's Manual
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...models -- I NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. You could move the shift leverinto the gear you maintain brake application. Unless your foot is firmly on floor shift lever console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in the Index. Also, use ...NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control and hitpeople or objects. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- To rock your vehicle back and forth to...
...models -- I NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. You could move the shift leverinto the gear you maintain brake application. Unless your foot is firmly on floor shift lever console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in the Index. Also, use ...NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control and hitpeople or objects. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- To rock your vehicle back and forth to...
Owner's Manual
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...at all speeds, in When driving on OVERDRIVE (@). You can damage yourengine. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a):Your automatic transaxle hasAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE this position is less shifting or braking. Use THIRD (3) You'll shift down a steep hill. or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)as much as you might choose I 2-22 NOTICE: I R D ...than 25 miles (41 km), or atspeeds over55 mph (88 kmh), or you can help control your transaxle. If your brakes off and on hills. It can damage your speed as possible. between gears; Don't drive in SECOND (2) for engine instead of ...
...at all speeds, in When driving on OVERDRIVE (@). You can damage yourengine. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a):Your automatic transaxle hasAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE this position is less shifting or braking. Use THIRD (3) You'll shift down a steep hill. or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)as much as you might choose I 2-22 NOTICE: I R D ...than 25 miles (41 km), or atspeeds over55 mph (88 kmh), or you can help control your transaxle. If your brakes off and on hills. It can damage your speed as possible. between gears; Don't drive in SECOND (2) for engine instead of ...
Owner's Manual
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... foot. You can 't rotate,don't try to hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with onlythe accelerator pedal. the rear 2-23 The parking brake uses brakes on . the shift If lever is Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold your front wheels can use it on a hill. If... the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the wheels. NOTICE: I ...
... foot. You can 't rotate,don't try to hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with onlythe accelerator pedal. the rear 2-23 The parking brake uses brakes on . the shift If lever is Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold your front wheels can use it on a hill. If... the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the wheels. NOTICE: I ...
Owner's Manual
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Move the keyin the ignition toLOCK. 4. Hold the brake pedal down with your in vehicle isin PARK (P). 0 P l the lever toward you . If you can it will go. Move the shift lever into P (P) position like this: B I ' 1 0 Move the lever up as as it leave your vehicle with you . far 3. ul 2-25 Remove the key and take with the key your hand, your right and foot set the parking brake. 2. Steering Column Shift Lever 1.
Move the keyin the ignition toLOCK. 4. Hold the brake pedal down with your in vehicle isin PARK (P). 0 P l the lever toward you . If you can it will go. Move the shift lever into P (P) position like this: B I ' 1 0 Move the lever up as as it leave your vehicle with you . far 3. ul 2-25 Remove the key and take with the key your hand, your right and foot set the parking brake. 2. Steering Column Shift Lever 1.
Owner's Manual
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... with you can move suddenly if the shift lever is not in the ignition to . Don't leave your vehicle with your parking in brake isfirmly set the parking brake. 2. Move the key in PARK (P) fully with the engine running unless have the console shift lever, without first pullingit toward the front ... you (or, if you leave it overheat andeven catch fire. After you've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down with the engine running , be injured. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P). Hold the...
... with you can move suddenly if the shift lever is not in the ignition to . Don't leave your vehicle with your parking in brake isfirmly set the parking brake. 2. Move the key in PARK (P) fully with the engine running unless have the console shift lever, without first pullingit toward the front ... you (or, if you leave it overheat andeven catch fire. After you've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down with the engine running , be injured. Move the shift lever intoPARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P). Hold the...
Owner's Manual
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You may find out how,see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in If your regular brake before you leave the driver's seat. Remove the ignition key. 2. If your Buick is equipped with a steering column shift lever, it If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to apply your Buickis ... forward on center console. Shifting Out of PARK (P) When you are parking on hill and you don't shift your Buick dealer service denartment service information. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Torque Lock If you are ready to take some of the on the paddle, pull shift the lever...
You may find out how,see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in If your regular brake before you leave the driver's seat. Remove the ignition key. 2. If your Buick is equipped with a steering column shift lever, it If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to apply your Buickis ... forward on center console. Shifting Out of PARK (P) When you are parking on hill and you don't shift your Buick dealer service denartment service information. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Torque Lock If you are ready to take some of the on the paddle, pull shift the lever...
Owner's Manual
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... 't to move the shift lever to PARK (P). in the Index. To be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard"in the Index.) It can come in (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your parking... brake and move . Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with engine running . If you the ever haveto, here are parking ...
... 't to move the shift lever to PARK (P). in the Index. To be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard"in the Index.) It can come in (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your parking... brake and move . Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with engine running . If you the ever haveto, here are parking ...
Owner's Manual
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... to resetit. But you want to your chosen speed and stay there. 3. Once you're going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. at and then you apply the brake. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control a desired speed at This, course, shutsoff of release it.
... to resetit. But you want to your chosen speed and stay there. 3. Once you're going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. at and then you apply the brake. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control a desired speed at This, course, shutsoff of release it.
Owner's Manual
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...turn on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamp and instrument panel lighting. course, applyingthe brake Of takes youout of the instrument panel. 0 Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake shift to a lower gear or to accelerator pedalto maintain your speed down. the The headlamps ...steepness of the hills. Turn the h o b clockwise to the middle PAX position to turn the cruise control: off Step lightly on the brake pedal,OR 0 Move the cruise switch to tum on your cruise control set speed memoryis erased. The headlamp switchis located onthe left side of ...
...turn on the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamp and instrument panel lighting. course, applyingthe brake Of takes youout of the instrument panel. 0 Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake shift to a lower gear or to accelerator pedalto maintain your speed down. the The headlamps ...steepness of the hills. Turn the h o b clockwise to the middle PAX position to turn the cruise control: off Step lightly on the brake pedal,OR 0 Move the cruise switch to tum on your cruise control set speed memoryis erased. The headlamp switchis located onthe left side of ...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel lights. Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) can be especially helpful in NEUTRAL (N) and is the parking brake is engaged. Automatic Light Control (AEC) (Canada Only) l Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on topof the instrument panel...40 fueling your vehicle in The light sensor detects daytime light, lighting that lasts longer than seconds, it will activate 20 The parking brake is engaged. brightness along with any time off your vehicle during day. the DRL canbe helpful in many different driving conditions, but ...
... instrument panel lights. Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) can be especially helpful in NEUTRAL (N) and is the parking brake is engaged. Automatic Light Control (AEC) (Canada Only) l Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor on topof the instrument panel...40 fueling your vehicle in The light sensor detects daytime light, lighting that lasts longer than seconds, it will activate 20 The parking brake is engaged. brightness along with any time off your vehicle during day. the DRL canbe helpful in many different driving conditions, but ...
Owner's Manual
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Standard Cluster APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-52 Instrument Panel Cluster Your Buickis equipped with one the following instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning fights of and gages that are explained oathe following pages.Be sure to read about those that apply the instrument cluster to in your vehicle.
Standard Cluster APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-52 Instrument Panel Cluster Your Buickis equipped with one the following instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning fights of and gages that are explained oathe following pages.Be sure to read about those that apply the instrument cluster to in your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... battery until you get there, 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 need service, and should take your generator and battery charging systems are working. Battery Light...
... battery until you get there, 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 need service, and should take your generator and battery charging systems are working. Battery Light...
Owner's Manual
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Cana.da When the ignition is the brake system warninglight on, will stay on if yourparking brake doesn.'t release is fdly. the.light is on when set your parking brake fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for service. you 've If still pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. BRAKE Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light Driving is on can lead to an accident. with the brake system warning light on . If it stays on after you The light will also come on after your parking brake.
Cana.da When the ignition is the brake system warninglight on, will stay on if yourparking brake doesn.'t release is fdly. the.light is on when set your parking brake fully released, it means you have the vehicle towed for service. you 've If still pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. BRAKE Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light Driving is on can lead to an accident. with the brake system warning light on . If it stays on after you The light will also come on after your parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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... light isn't on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. That's normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come 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 tr light doesn't come on then, havefixed so it will be... it ready to reset the system. and turnthe ignition to OFF. If the light stays turn the ignition off.Or, if the light on, comes on again while you're driving, your regular brakes. If...
... light isn't on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. That's normal. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come 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 tr light doesn't come on then, havefixed so it will be... it ready to reset the system. and turnthe ignition to OFF. If the light stays turn the ignition off.Or, if the light on, comes on again while you're driving, your regular brakes. If...
Owner's Manual
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... Traction System means there's a problem with the system. I f the transaxle shift lever in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle may be readyto warn you if there's a problem. If the warning light doesn't come on and stay on if your... parking brake with your driving accordingly. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you turn the system back on, To move the shift...
... Traction System means there's a problem with the system. I f the transaxle shift lever in any position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, your vehicle may be readyto warn you if there's a problem. If the warning light doesn't come on and stay on if your... parking brake with your driving accordingly. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you turn the system back on, To move the shift...
Owner's Manual
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... a Trailer 4-1 We've also of included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-2 4-5 4-6 4- 10 4-12 4-12 4- 14 4-15 4- 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Roads Wet 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-29...
... a Trailer 4-1 We've also of included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-2 4-5 4-6 4- 10 4-12 4-12 4- 14 4-15 4- 17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Roads Wet 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-29...