Owner's Manual
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... and owner publications. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your...
... and owner publications. i Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find You something you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your...
Owner's Manual
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On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to ...
On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the pressure in more than one tirebecomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than 70 mph (110 k d h ) . LOW TIRE 2-68 Low Tire Light (If Equipped) The tire pressure monitor system can . See "Inflation - See"Tire Pressure Monitor System" in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have it fixed so it will... you that it is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. If the light doesn't come on until you if the pressure in one tire is low, if the system is not yet calibrated, or if the vehicle is low or high. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes...
... in the pressure in more than one tirebecomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than 70 mph (110 k d h ) . LOW TIRE 2-68 Low Tire Light (If Equipped) The tire pressure monitor system can . See "Inflation - See"Tire Pressure Monitor System" in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index and have it fixed so it will... you that it is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. If the light doesn't come on until you if the pressure in one tire is low, if the system is not yet calibrated, or if the vehicle is low or high. Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes...
Owner's Manual
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...But even in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your brakes; Sometimes, as two or threeseconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your vehicle. 4-6 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Then you want it to go where...foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); It might be a lot of distance in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. the condition of your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of a second. All three systems have to bring up your vehicle go . That...
...But even in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your brakes; Sometimes, as two or threeseconds or more of those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your vehicle. 4-6 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Then you want it to go where...foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); It might be a lot of distance in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. the condition of your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of a second. All three systems have to bring up your vehicle go . That...
Owner's Manual
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Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available tire and road conditions. Here's what happens with ABS. As you . Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is about to make the most ...
Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of available tire and road conditions. Here's what happens with ABS. As you . Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is about to make the most ...
Owner's Manual
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... will increase at higher speeds for parking and when driving at a reasonable speed. If there's no longer a current need to the same laws of the tires against the road surface makes it will keep the vehicle going in Emergencies With anti-lock, you more effort. In many emergencies, steering can help...
... will increase at higher speeds for parking and when driving at a reasonable speed. If there's no longer a current need to the same laws of the tires against the road surface makes it will keep the vehicle going in Emergencies With anti-lock, you more effort. In many emergencies, steering can help...
Owner's Manual
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.... Then you 're steering through the curve. steering around the problem, to adjustyour speed so you approach a curve, do their work where the tires meet the road. have to accelerate until you enter the curve, while your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in emergencies like these....action -- one Suppose you a -suddenly accelerate. in your speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much speed as much of your tires and the road surface, the angle at While you're which the curve is the factor you can from between parked cars and stops ...
.... Then you 're steering through the curve. steering around the problem, to adjustyour speed so you approach a curve, do their work where the tires meet the road. have to accelerate until you enter the curve, while your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in emergencies like these....action -- one Suppose you a -suddenly accelerate. in your speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much speed as much of your tires and the road surface, the angle at While you're which the curve is the factor you can from between parked cars and stops ...
Owner's Manual
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... quickly without removing either hand. Then your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. But you have to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. Ease the off edge of the shoulder is a good reason to...
... quickly without removing either hand. Then your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. But you have to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. Ease the off edge of the shoulder is a good reason to...
Owner's Manual
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... of Control Let's review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems(brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to the right. 0 Loss of less danger.
... of Control Let's review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems(brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to the right. 0 Loss of less danger.
Owner's Manual
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..., making the pupils of things invisible. You can also affect your inside and out. inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare fromheadlamps behind you 're tired, pull off the road in bright sunshine you are wise to night.But if you are some tips on glare from night blindness -- Remember that...
..., making the pupils of things invisible. You can also affect your inside and out. inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare fromheadlamps behind you 're tired, pull off the road in bright sunshine you are wise to night.But if you are some tips on glare from night blindness -- Remember that...
Owner's Manual
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....On a wet road, you can make it is to see.Even if your windshield wiper blades are tuned for drivingon dry pavement. And, if your tire-to separate from the inserts. 4-19 It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you 'llget even less... traction. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are ingood shape, a heavy rain can 't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tires don't have much tread left, you are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings...
....On a wet road, you can make it is to see.Even if your windshield wiper blades are tuned for drivingon dry pavement. And, if your tire-to separate from the inserts. 4-19 It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you 'llget even less... traction. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are ingood shape, a heavy rain can 't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tires don't have much tread left, you are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings...
Owner's Manual
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... through your engine's air intake and badly damage your view restricted by road spray. When your vehicle is slightly lower than the underbody of your tires thatthey can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. The best advice is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides ...it is to have much water can build up under your vehicle. And be prepared to slow down , allow some extra following distance. Have good tires with the road. If you can actually rideon the water. It canhappen if a lotof water is dangerous. If you can come in one or ...
... through your engine's air intake and badly damage your view restricted by road spray. When your vehicle is slightly lower than the underbody of your tires thatthey can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. The best advice is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides ...it is to have much water can build up under your vehicle. And be prepared to slow down , allow some extra following distance. Have good tires with the road. If you can actually rideon the water. It canhappen if a lotof water is dangerous. If you can come in one or ...
Owner's Manual
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...start when you checked all levels? Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can check before starting out. They'll be well rested. Of course, you 'reready. Tires: They are . Maps: Do you have it 's ready to think you are going slower than you actually are vitally important toa safe, trouble-free...sure you 'll find experienced and able service experts in good shape? Wiper Blades: Are they all across North America. Lamps: Are they in Buick dealerships all working? If it needs service, have up-to make too many miles that first part of motion. Try to be ready and ...
...start when you checked all levels? Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can check before starting out. They'll be well rested. Of course, you 'reready. Tires: They are . Maps: Do you have it 's ready to think you are going slower than you actually are vitally important toa safe, trouble-free...sure you 'll find experienced and able service experts in good shape? Wiper Blades: Are they all across North America. Lamps: Are they in Buick dealerships all working? If it needs service, have up-to make too many miles that first part of motion. Try to be ready and ...
Owner's Manual
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... can make you sleepy. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-25 it Or is well ventilated,with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine,and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call...
... can make you sleepy. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-25 it Or is well ventilated,with the hum of the tires on the road, the droneof the engine,and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call...
Owner's Manual
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Stay in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. There could crash. You would then have poor braking or even none going or down a hl. Check all the work hard ...
Stay in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. There could crash. You would then have poor braking or even none going or down a hl. Check all the work hard ...
Owner's Manual
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... be even more . 4-28 Accelerate gently. You can get wet ice when it may offer the least traction of the time, those places where your tires and the road, you accelerate too fast, thedrive wheels will need to be very careful. If you can be slick and hard to drive on.... You'll have a very slippery situation. But wet ice can have a lot less traction or "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because it 's about freezing (32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to fall. However, if there is snow or icebetween your...
... be even more . 4-28 Accelerate gently. You can get wet ice when it may offer the least traction of the time, those places where your tires and the road, you accelerate too fast, thedrive wheels will need to be very careful. If you can be slick and hard to drive on.... You'll have a very slippery situation. But wet ice can have a lot less traction or "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because it 's about freezing (32°F; 0"C) and freezing rain begins to fall. However, if there is snow or icebetween your...
Owner's Manual
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Thatis, push the acceleratorslightly. Let the heaterrun for the tires on your vehicle. The Tire-Loading Information label is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargoand all the way to on your vehicle show ...
Thatis, push the acceleratorslightly. Let the heaterrun for the tires on your vehicle. The Tire-Loading Information label is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargoand all the way to on your vehicle show ...
Owner's Manual
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... to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are important for your vehicle wear in handling, durability and fuel economy. Your engine, axle or otherparts could be state or provincial police. To identify...
... to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are important for your vehicle wear in handling, durability and fuel economy. Your engine, axle or otherparts could be state or provincial police. To identify...
Owner's Manual
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... are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that can a trailer safely be too heavy. You can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your rig. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI... 8P7 Weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on how you can ask your vehicle. 4-35 It depends on your vehicle's tires. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs.(450 kg). Three important considerations have on your dealer forour trailering information or advice, or...
... are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that can a trailer safely be too heavy. You can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your rig. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI... 8P7 Weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on how you can ask your vehicle. 4-35 It depends on your vehicle's tires. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs.(450 kg). Three important considerations have on your dealer forour trailering information or advice, or...
Owner's Manual
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...If you have a weight-distributing hitch, thetrailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Total Weight on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see if the weights are inflated to upper the limit for more information about your... weight of the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight to the GVW because your vehicle's maximum load capacity. After you've loaded your vehicle's tires are proper. A B 4-36 And if youtow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to measure because it , and the peoplewho will be carrying...
...If you have a weight-distributing hitch, thetrailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Total Weight on the Tire-Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see if the weights are inflated to upper the limit for more information about your... weight of the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight to the GVW because your vehicle's maximum load capacity. After you've loaded your vehicle's tires are proper. A B 4-36 And if youtow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to measure because it , and the peoplewho will be carrying...