Owner's Manual
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... LLBreak-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or 500 slow for more information. With the ignition key in the ignition, you can mean premature wear and earlier... for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in guideline every time you . Your steering wheel will stay locked. .2-17 During this breaking-in . Don't make full-throttle starts.
... LLBreak-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or 500 slow for more information. With the ignition key in the ignition, you can mean premature wear and earlier... for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in guideline every time you . Your steering wheel will stay locked. .2-17 During this breaking-in . Don't make full-throttle starts.
Owner's Manual
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... can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kmk). 2-37 CAUTION: Cruise control can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or more without keeping your foot on slippery roads. This can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Cruise control...
... can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kmk). 2-37 CAUTION: Cruise control can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or more without keeping your foot on slippery roads. This can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. Cruise control...
Owner's Manual
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..., your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. As you . You're driving safely. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is wet. A... computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard....
..., your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. As you . You're driving safely. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could.The computer is wet. A... computer senses that wheels are slowing down. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard....
Owner's Manual
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...lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is adjusting brake pressure to change its path when you turn the front wheels. When your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease ... Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. the Magnetic Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped) TM This steeringsystem provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at higher speeds for you.You may feel . Here's why: Experienced driver orbeginner, each of us is normal. If there's no traction, inertiawill...
...lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is adjusting brake pressure to change its path when you turn the front wheels. When your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal or always decrease ... Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. the Magnetic Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped) TM This steeringsystem provides lighter steering effort for parking and when driving at higher speeds for you.You may feel . Here's why: Experienced driver orbeginner, each of us is normal. If there's no traction, inertiawill...
Owner's Manual
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... go slower. Under less favorable conditions you a suddenly accelerate. For example, you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your front wheels are straight ahead. But sometimes you . Both control systems-- You can demand too much speed as you can control. Ease up on the accelerator...do if this ever happens? if you 're steering through the curve. the vehicle going in Emergencies There are times when steering can "drive" through sharp curve. What should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are out of your tires and the road surface, ...
... go slower. Under less favorable conditions you a suddenly accelerate. For example, you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your front wheels are straight ahead. But sometimes you . Both control systems-- You can demand too much speed as you can control. Ease up on the accelerator...do if this ever happens? if you 're steering through the curve. the vehicle going in Emergencies There are times when steering can "drive" through sharp curve. What should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are out of your tires and the road surface, ...
Owner's Manual
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...fairly easy. Ease the off accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your right wheels have dropped the off edge of can turn steering wheelto go straight down the roadway. 4-11 Then your turn it ...a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. If you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle straddles the edge the ...-quarter turn the steering wheelup to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving.
...fairly easy. Ease the off accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your right wheels have dropped the off edge of can turn steering wheelto go straight down the roadway. 4-11 Then your turn it ...a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. If you are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. Off-Road Recovery You may find that your vehicle straddles the edge the ...-quarter turn the steering wheelup to act fast, steerquickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you 're driving.
Owner's Manual
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...A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are The three typesof skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling.In the steering orcornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force.And in inside... right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that you your in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. 0 If you want the vehicle to existing conditions, andby not "overdriving" those conditions. If you start your foot off the ...
...A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are The three typesof skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling.In the steering orcornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force.And in inside... right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that you your in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. 0 If you want the vehicle to existing conditions, andby not "overdriving" those conditions. If you start your foot off the ...
Owner's Manual
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...you sleepy. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually sucha condition as an emergency. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some exercise, or both. Or is something about highway hypnosis?... the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? There is it canhappen. If it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. First, be injured. Call it does,your instruments frequently. Then here ...
...you sleepy. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? Highway Hypnosis Is there actually sucha condition as an emergency. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some exercise, or both. Or is something about highway hypnosis?... the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? There is it canhappen. If it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. First, be injured. Call it does,your instruments frequently. Then here ...
Owner's Manual
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... used properly. Your vehicle can tow a trailerif it is equipped with trailering. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Consider using a ...are forced towork harder against the drag of the Trailer" that you do with the proper trailertowing equipment. What's more than just driving your vehicle, you is should read this part. Your engine, axle or other parts of these are important for this sectioncarefully ...
... used properly. Your vehicle can tow a trailerif it is equipped with trailering. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Consider using a ...are forced towork harder against the drag of the Trailer" that you do with the proper trailertowing equipment. What's more than just driving your vehicle, you is should read this part. Your engine, axle or other parts of these are important for this sectioncarefully ...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure the brakes are working . Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the trailer. Before setting out forthe open road, you 're towing a trailer. ...good deal longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you start your vehicle without a trailer. Driving with one hand. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of experience. This you check your lets electrical ...
... trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to be sure the brakes are working . Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of the trailer. Before setting out forthe open road, you 're towing a trailer. ...good deal longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you start your vehicle without a trailer. Driving with one hand. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of experience. This you check your lets electrical ...
Owner's Manual
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.... and Release the parking brake. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer's wheels. 3. Let up and store the chocks. 2. Reapply the regularbrakes. But if you : Start your rig on a hill, here's how to do... it: When You Are Ready to PARK (P). 5. Stop and have to move. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb theload. 4. When the wheel chocKs are in place, releasethe regular brakes until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Parking on the brake pedal. 3. ...
.... and Release the parking brake. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer's wheels. 3. Let up and store the chocks. 2. Reapply the regularbrakes. But if you : Start your rig on a hill, here's how to do... it: When You Are Ready to PARK (P). 5. Stop and have to move. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb theload. 4. When the wheel chocKs are in place, releasethe regular brakes until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Parking on the brake pedal. 3. ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle that was jump started. Before you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be correct. If your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a dealer ora professional towing service tow your vehicle. Good Battery C. Whether ...shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aeroskirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment. 0 0 That your vehicle has been...
... vehicle that was jump started. Before you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be correct. If your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a dealer ora professional towing service tow your vehicle. Good Battery C. Whether ...shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aeroskirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment. 0 0 That your vehicle has been...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (80 km/h). Always use T-hooks inserted in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels, unless you must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have the ignition key in a straight-ahead position, with chains or steel cables before is transported. If these limitations must . The...,etc.) that can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with a clamping device designed for this. The steering wheel should be clamped in OFF.
... mph (80 km/h). Always use T-hooks inserted in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels, unless you must be exceeded, then the drive wheels have the ignition key in a straight-ahead position, with chains or steel cables before is transported. If these limitations must . The...,etc.) that can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with a clamping device designed for this. The steering wheel should be clamped in OFF.
Owner's Manual
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...miles (800 km) orexceeds 50 mph (80 km/h). 5-13 Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components ...equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is recommended if your drive wheels is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Additional ramping may be damaged. Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipmentor the rear...
...miles (800 km) orexceeds 50 mph (80 km/h). 5-13 Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to suspension components ...equipment. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is recommended if your drive wheels is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Additional ramping may be damaged. Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipmentor the rear...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle under control by steering the way you 'd use your foot from the accelerator pedal. well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. A rear blowout, particularly on the pressure cap lineup like this procedureif coolant begins to flow out of a tire, it's much like a ...of the traffic lane. Then replace the pressure cap. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your foot off the road if possible. The levelin the coolant recoverytank should ever have a "blowout," here are afew tips about...
... the vehicle under control by steering the way you 'd use your foot from the accelerator pedal. well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. A rear blowout, particularly on the pressure cap lineup like this procedureif coolant begins to flow out of a tire, it's much like a ...of the traffic lane. Then replace the pressure cap. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your foot off the road if possible. The levelin the coolant recoverytank should ever have a "blowout," here are afew tips about...
Owner's Manual
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... injured. The can cause an injury. l b r n off the engine. Turn on your tire. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to change a tire. 5-26 Set the parking brake firmly. 2. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you how to use the...
... injured. The can cause an injury. l b r n off the engine. Turn on your tire. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to change a tire. 5-26 Set the parking brake firmly. 2. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you how to use the...
Owner's Manual
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... your brakes may squeal when the brakes are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. See "Brake System Inspection"in Section 7 of these. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may no longer work well together if the vehicle is a rapid... system -- Get one of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on the original battery's label. Battery Every new Buick has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. Thisdoes not mean something is complex.
... your brakes may squeal when the brakes are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. See "Brake System Inspection"in Section 7 of these. Some driving conditions or climates cause a brake may no longer work well together if the vehicle is a rapid... system -- Get one of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on the original battery's label. Battery Every new Buick has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. Thisdoes not mean something is complex.
Owner's Manual
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... (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle when it was developed for mud and snow). When you could develop cracks after many miles of driving. Use only radial-ply tires with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or of... tire has a puncture, cut or other things during normal service on allwheels. Using tires of tires you to your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have an all right todrive with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to give proper endurance, handling, ...
... (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle when it was developed for mud and snow). When you could develop cracks after many miles of driving. Use only radial-ply tires with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or of... tire has a puncture, cut or other things during normal service on allwheels. Using tires of tires you to your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have an all right todrive with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to give proper endurance, handling, ...
Owner's Manual
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... which can sometimes be replaced. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. Grades B and A represent higher levels of heat and its ability to give you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly... rusted or corroded. If you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be repaired)....
... which can sometimes be replaced. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. Grades B and A represent higher levels of heat and its ability to give you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly... rusted or corroded. If you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be repaired)....
Owner's Manual
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... anyof these to follow the chain and f manufacturer's instructions. and they can be hazardous -- Others can a l be hazardous. Driving too or spinning the wheels fast with chains on will darnage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can all damage your... chains only where legal and only when type chains you breathe their fumes a closed space. Some are toxic. Drive slowly follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. some more than others --
... anyof these to follow the chain and f manufacturer's instructions. and they can be hazardous -- Others can a l be hazardous. Driving too or spinning the wheels fast with chains on will darnage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can all damage your... chains only where legal and only when type chains you breathe their fumes a closed space. Some are toxic. Drive slowly follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. some more than others --