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For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on your lamps: These symbols are some other symbols you may find on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used ... BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n "E BELTS POWER WINDOW 4 FLASHER FOG LAMPS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY A 30 BRAKE (a) HORN b COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a b SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL I ANTI-LOCK...
For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are on your lamps: These symbols are some other symbols you may find on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used ... BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n "E BELTS POWER WINDOW 4 FLASHER FOG LAMPS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY A 30 BRAKE (a) HORN b COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a b SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL I ANTI-LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators TM 2-1 Also explained are instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2- 14...Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-32 ... the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Your Information System Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators TM 2-1 Also explained are instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2- 14...Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-32 ... the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... km/h) or more, you want. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. 4. But you and go into cruise whenyou don't want to. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on when you're not using cruise, might hit a button you don't need to reset it. You'll go... want to use it. 1. This, of the lever and release it. Increasing Speed FI ~ - Take your foot off cruise control switch until you apply the brake.
... km/h) or more, you want. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. 4. But you and go into cruise whenyou don't want to. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on when you're not using cruise, might hit a button you don't need to reset it. You'll go... want to use it. 1. This, of the lever and release it. Increasing Speed FI ~ - Take your foot off cruise control switch until you apply the brake.
Owner's Manual
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...don't use cruise controlon steep hills. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you out of the hills. Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control.Many drivers find this , you want , and...small amounts, push the SET button for less than half a second and then release it . When going lower gear downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a to the cruise controlspeed you want , then release it . Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to...
...don't use cruise controlon steep hills. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you out of the hills. Of course, applying the brake takes you turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of cruise control.Many drivers find this , you want , and...small amounts, push the SET button for less than half a second and then release it . When going lower gear downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a to the cruise controlspeed you want , then release it . Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to...
Owner's Manual
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... , your front turn on . The DRL,headlamps and parking lamps will stay off , set the parking brake while the ignition is released. To idle your front turn signal lamps come on . A light sensoron top of day. Then start your vehicle's headlamps and parking lamps will make it isn't covered.... When it . 2-41 The other lamps won 't be on . The DRL system will turn signal lamps willturn off and The parking brake is in the short periods ...
... , your front turn on . The DRL,headlamps and parking lamps will stay off , set the parking brake while the ignition is released. To idle your front turn signal lamps come on . A light sensoron top of day. Then start your vehicle's headlamps and parking lamps will make it isn't covered.... When it . 2-41 The other lamps won 't be on . The DRL system will turn signal lamps willturn off and The parking brake is in the short periods ...
Owner's Manual
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... you.For good braking, though, you ifthere's a problem. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is flashing,have it fixed so it 's working well. If the warning light comes on , or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is divided into two parts. This light should go closer ...tothe floor. on while you have a problem with the light on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner...
... you.For good braking, though, you ifthere's a problem. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is flashing,have it fixed so it 's working well. If the warning light comes on , or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is divided into two parts. This light should go closer ...tothe floor. on while you have a problem with the light on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner...
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... the vehicle towed for service. With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will also come on , the brake system warning light may notice that the pedal is LOCK with your parking brake is fully released, it stays on for service. (... off the road and stop carefully. If it means you don't have carefully, have a brake problem. Or, the pedal When the ignition is after your regular brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ~ Your brake system may take longer tostop. You may go closer to the floor. Driving is harder to...
... the vehicle towed for service. With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will also come on , the brake system warning light may notice that the pedal is LOCK with your parking brake is fully released, it stays on for service. (... off the road and stop carefully. If it means you don't have carefully, have a brake problem. Or, the pedal When the ignition is after your regular brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ~ Your brake system may take longer tostop. You may go closer to the floor. Driving is harder to...
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...it fixedso it will be ready to RUN. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stayson longer than normal after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. I LOW TRAC When your vehicle needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you 're driving, your anti-lock ...tell you turn the ignition key to warn you don't have brakes, but you if there is flashing. The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on when you 've started your driving accordingly. Or, if the light comes on and stays on briefly when you when the system is...
...it fixedso it will be ready to RUN. If the anti-lock brake system warning light stayson longer than normal after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. I LOW TRAC When your vehicle needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you 're driving, your anti-lock ...tell you turn the ignition key to warn you don't have brakes, but you if there is flashing. The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on when you 've started your driving accordingly. Or, if the light comes on and stays on briefly when you when the system is...
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...'t come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should come on. (Also see "Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" earlier in the Index. 2-58 See"Engine Overheating" in this manual shows what to RUN. If you that it will stay on for a few seconds...you turn off the road, stop your ignition is turned on to show you when the anti-lock brake system is active. The light should pull off the engine as soon as possible. The light will be there to tell you that your engine coolant has overheated or your driving accordingly. Slippery ...
...'t come on then, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should come on. (Also see "Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" earlier in the Index. 2-58 See"Engine Overheating" in this manual shows what to RUN. If you that it will stay on for a few seconds...you turn off the road, stop your ignition is turned on to show you when the anti-lock brake system is active. The light should pull off the engine as soon as possible. The light will be there to tell you that your engine coolant has overheated or your driving accordingly. Slippery ...
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... LOCK If there's a problem with traffic. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- Your brakes will check itself. When you start your engine, or when you begin to stopand the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 That means of...
... LOCK If there's a problem with traffic. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- Avoid needless heavy braking. heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- Your brakes will check itself. When you start your engine, or when you begin to stopand the brake pedal will help prevent a braking skid. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 That means of...
Owner's Manual
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... it will take curves at low speeds. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Here's why: Experienced driver orbeginner, each of us is adjusting brake pressure to take much more than even the very best braking. 4-9 Justhold the brakepedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for parking and...anti-lock system is subject to the samelaws of physics when driving on curves. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer but this light will increase at the same time. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine...
... it will take curves at low speeds. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Here's why: Experienced driver orbeginner, each of us is adjusting brake pressure to take much more than even the very best braking. 4-9 Justhold the brakepedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for parking and...anti-lock system is subject to the samelaws of physics when driving on curves. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer but this light will increase at the same time. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine...
Owner's Manual
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Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you can cause accidents. of After driving through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. Try to one side.You could lose controlof the vehicle. They won't work normally. But if you hit them. 4-17 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes.
Wet brakes can 't, try to slow down before you can cause accidents. of After driving through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may cause pulling to avoid puddles. Try to one side.You could lose controlof the vehicle. They won't work normally. But if you hit them. 4-17 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes.
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...is that fluid islealung out of system, your vehicle could cause crash. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. 'A I CAUTION: I I If you do need brake fluid, use the proper brake fluid. 6-27 See"Brake System Warning Light" in , the fluid level goes back up. There are worn, then you'...ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.You should have too much brake fluid, can spill on it is, ...
...is that fluid islealung out of system, your vehicle could cause crash. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. 'A I CAUTION: I I If you do need brake fluid, use the proper brake fluid. 6-27 See"Brake System Warning Light" in , the fluid level goes back up. There are worn, then you'...ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.You should have too much brake fluid, can spill on it is, ...
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... Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on the original battery's label. If you 've come to expect change -- The braking performance you don't, your brakes may squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may no longer work well...sequence to be sure you have new ones put in Section 7 of brake trouble. Battery Every new Buick has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. Brake Adjustment Every time you replace partsof your brake linings wear down and you get new approved GM replacement parts. Its ...
... Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on the original battery's label. If you 've come to expect change -- The braking performance you don't, your brakes may squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may no longer work well...sequence to be sure you have new ones put in Section 7 of brake trouble. Battery Every new Buick has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. Brake Adjustment Every time you replace partsof your brake linings wear down and you get new approved GM replacement parts. Its ...
Owner's Manual
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... deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are molded on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 6-43 Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the sidewalls of 10...of their use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they represent the tire's ability to stop wet on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the...
... deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may depart significantly from highest to lowest, are molded on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 6-43 Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the sidewalls of 10...of their use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they represent the tire's ability to stop wet on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Footnotes ? usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500miles (12 500km) since your vehicle more information, see"Change Oil Soon Light" in a dusty area,be performed at the indicated intervals and maintenance the be recorded. + A good time to change . See "Owner ... "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. The system won't detect dustin the oil. See"Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in this schedule. 7-5 Never drive your last oil change your brakes is during tire rotation. Remember to change . For more than 7,500 miles (12...
.... Footnotes ? usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500miles (12 500km) since your vehicle more information, see"Change Oil Soon Light" in a dusty area,be performed at the indicated intervals and maintenance the be recorded. + A good time to change . See "Owner ... "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. The system won't detect dustin the oil. See"Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' in this schedule. 7-5 Never drive your last oil change your brakes is during tire rotation. Remember to change . For more than 7,500 miles (12...
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...the Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-3 Air Bag How Does it Restrain ...1-23 1-2 1 How it Works ...Location ...1-21 Readiness Light ...1-20. 2-54 Servicing ...1-25 1-19 System ...1-23 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...2-48 Ashtrays ...2-49 Astroroof ...Audio Controls. Instant ...6-42 Alignment and Balance. Y Section 9 Index Antifreeze ...6-20 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light ...2-57 4-9 Brake System Warning Light ...2.56.4.7 Brakes ...4-7 Using ...4-9 Anti.Theft. Steering Wheel Touch Control ...3-32 3-34 Audio Equipment. . Radio ...3-30 Appearance Care ...6-46...
...the Outside of Your Vehicle ...6-3 Air Bag How Does it Restrain ...1-23 1-2 1 How it Works ...Location ...1-21 Readiness Light ...1-20. 2-54 Servicing ...1-25 1-19 System ...1-23 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...2-48 Ashtrays ...2-49 Astroroof ...Audio Controls. Instant ...6-42 Alignment and Balance. Y Section 9 Index Antifreeze ...6-20 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light ...2-57 4-9 Brake System Warning Light ...2.56.4.7 Brakes ...4-7 Using ...4-9 Anti.Theft. Steering Wheel Touch Control ...3-32 3-34 Audio Equipment. . Radio ...3-30 Appearance Care ...6-46...
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...Warnings ...BBBAutoLine ...8-7 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-7 Blizzard ...4-26 Brake Adjustment ...6-29 Fluid ...6-26 Master Cylinder ...6-26 Parking ...2-26 6-29 PedalTravel ...6-29 Replacing System Parts ...2-55 System Warning Light ...Trailer ...4-34 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...2.23. 2-29 Transaxle ...Shift Interlock Check...7- 15 Wear ...6-28 4-7 Brakes. ChildRestraints ...1-52 Built-in ...1-37 Securing i n a Rear Outside...
...Warnings ...BBBAutoLine ...8-7 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-7 Blizzard ...4-26 Brake Adjustment ...6-29 Fluid ...6-26 Master Cylinder ...6-26 Parking ...2-26 6-29 PedalTravel ...6-29 Replacing System Parts ...2-55 System Warning Light ...Trailer ...4-34 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...2.23. 2-29 Transaxle ...Shift Interlock Check...7- 15 Wear ...6-28 4-7 Brakes. ChildRestraints ...1-52 Built-in ...1-37 Securing i n a Rear Outside...
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...Readiness ...1.20.2.54 Anti-Lock Brake System Active ...2.57.4.9 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.56. 4.7 Brake System Warning...2-55 Change Oil Soon ...2-64 ChargingSystem ...2-55 Cruise ...2-65 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning ...2-65 Engine Coolant Temperature Light ...2-58 Interior ...2-43 Low ... 2-15 T r ~ n k...2-32 Window ...Loss of Control ...4-13 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-59. 6-22 2-66 LowFuelLight ...2-63. 6-10 Low Oil Level Light ...Low Traction Light ...2-58 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...2-36. 2-65 Low-Beam Headlamps ...2-34 7-18 Lubricants and Fluids ...Lubrication Service. Body...
...Readiness ...1.20.2.54 Anti-Lock Brake System Active ...2.57.4.9 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.56. 4.7 Brake System Warning...2-55 Change Oil Soon ...2-64 ChargingSystem ...2-55 Cruise ...2-65 Door/Trunk Ajar Warning ...2-65 Engine Coolant Temperature Light ...2-58 Interior ...2-43 Low ... 2-15 T r ~ n k...2-32 Window ...Loss of Control ...4-13 Low Coolant Warning Light ...2-59. 6-22 2-66 LowFuelLight ...2-63. 6-10 Low Oil Level Light ...Low Traction Light ...2-58 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...2-36. 2-65 Low-Beam Headlamps ...2-34 7-18 Lubricants and Fluids ...Lubrication Service. Body...
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...13 Owner Publications. Trip ...2-53 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil, Engine ...6-10 Oil Life Monitor ...6-14. 7-5 Oil Warning Light ...2-62 2-50 OnStar System ...Overdrive. Trunk Convenience ...Neutral. Underbody ...6-53 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-38 2-59 Malfunction ...Lever ...2-33 TM N e t . Chemical ...6-53 Park 2-22 Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...2-27 Shifting Out of ...2-29 Parking AtNight ...2-15 2-26 Brake ...Brake Mechanism Check ...7-16 Lots ...2-15 Over Things That Burn ...2-30 4-37 With a Trailer ... 9-7 Ordering ...8-10 (a) P a i n t Spotting. ...
...13 Owner Publications. Trip ...2-53 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Oil, Engine ...6-10 Oil Life Monitor ...6-14. 7-5 Oil Warning Light ...2-62 2-50 OnStar System ...Overdrive. Trunk Convenience ...Neutral. Underbody ...6-53 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-38 2-59 Malfunction ...Lever ...2-33 TM N e t . Chemical ...6-53 Park 2-22 Automatic Transaxle ...Shifting Into ...2-27 Shifting Out of ...2-29 Parking AtNight ...2-15 2-26 Brake ...Brake Mechanism Check ...7-16 Lots ...2-15 Over Things That Burn ...2-30 4-37 With a Trailer ... 9-7 Ordering ...8-10 (a) P a i n t Spotting. ...