Owner's Manual
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... was reorganized,refinanced and moved from the horse and buggy business to be this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. That was the year the company was time to switch from Detroit to 1903...
... was reorganized,refinanced and moved from the horse and buggy business to be this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. That was the year the company was time to switch from Detroit to 1903...
Owner's Manual
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... the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successful that won 500 racing trophies in endurance tests across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, ...over the Andes to travel across thecountry and around the world. The successof Buick engines was visible not only on the racetrack, but in 1909 and 19 including successes at 10, Indianapolis twoyears before theIndy 500 began. And...
... the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successful that won 500 racing trophies in endurance tests across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, ...over the Andes to travel across thecountry and around the world. The successof Buick engines was visible not only on the racetrack, but in 1909 and 19 including successes at 10, Indianapolis twoyears before theIndy 500 began. And...
Owner's Manual
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The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1953. R '* 1 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the post-war era. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942), became more massive in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in increased sales.
The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1953. R '* 1 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the post-war era. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942), became more massive in 1949. A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in increased sales.
Owner's Manual
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... production V-6 engine was completed in the Special. It was used in the fall of 1985. Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of -the-art assembly facility with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are MATURE. 7 Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE...
... production V-6 engine was completed in the Special. It was used in the fall of 1985. Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of -the-art assembly facility with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are MATURE. 7 Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE...
Owner's Manual
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Comfort Controls and AudioSystems ...This part tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...Here you'll find something you want to read. 9 It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects." Here ... under different conditions. You can use your sound system. Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 57 117 145 195 229 277 297 305 How to use . ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you...
Comfort Controls and AudioSystems ...This part tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...Here you'll find something you want to read. 9 It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects." Here ... under different conditions. You can use your sound system. Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 57 117 145 195 229 277 297 305 How to use . ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you...
Owner's Manual
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...are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your ... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH OR BEAM ,\I/, FOG LAMPS =o = HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER r~.c.r ENGINE OIL PRESSURE t #0 -Q : - TEMP & OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE (@) Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: 8 -8, \ WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 4- e- - F* .
...are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your ... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER HIGH OR BEAM ,\I/, FOG LAMPS =o = HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER r~.c.r ENGINE OIL PRESSURE t #0 -Q : - TEMP & OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE (@) Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: 8 -8, \ WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 4- e- - F* .
Owner's Manual
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...uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone tries to make a match. If the starter still won't work,and the key appears to the engine. Turn the ignition off. e Put your valuables in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that matches a decoder in a storage area...and try the other ignition key. If the starter won't work and fuel won 't work with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may not start and the "SECURITY" light comes on during this time, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with ...
...uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone tries to make a match. If the starter still won't work,and the key appears to the engine. Turn the ignition off. e Put your valuables in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that matches a decoder in a storage area...and try the other ignition key. If the starter won't work and fuel won 't work with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may not start and the "SECURITY" light comes on during this time, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with ...
Owner's Manual
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...system. Don' make full-throttle starts. During this "breaking-in .Hard stops with new linings can mean prematl wear and earlier replacement. See your engine if you will flash. Your modern I I Don't drive at any one of the other ignition keys. If your vehicledoes start, the first ignition...-- -- If you accidentally use a key that has a damagedor missing resistor pellet, thestarter won't work and the security light will be faulty.See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 . New Vehicle CLBreak-InSS If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 TM ignition key...
...system. Don' make full-throttle starts. During this "breaking-in .Hard stops with new linings can mean prematl wear and earlier replacement. See your engine if you will flash. Your modern I I Don't drive at any one of the other ignition keys. If your vehicledoes start, the first ignition...-- -- If you accidentally use a key that has a damagedor missing resistor pellet, thestarter won't work and the security light will be faulty.See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 . New Vehicle CLBreak-InSS If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 TM ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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... it toward you. To get into "Acc", push in the "Lock" position. Before you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. It's a theftdeterrent feature. This lock gives you inserted the key. 69 Ignition Key Positions I Your square-headed key operates your ignition, steering wheel...
... it toward you. To get into "Acc", push in the "Lock" position. Before you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. It's a theftdeterrent feature. This lock gives you inserted the key. 69 Ignition Key Positions I Your square-headed key operates your ignition, steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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...try to shift to do , nsaxle. Turn your ignition keyto "Start." When theengine starts, let go down as your Buick is off the engine but because of the key. Your engine won't start right away, hold your hand. To restart when you do this, but still turn the steering wheel. If...hard.But turn the keyonly with your key in . n't try to force it doesn't start inany other vehicles you might need to "P" (Park) if your engine gets warm. 3. In some other position -- Using a tool to help avoid draining your vehicle's computer systems, you don't. 2. If it could break the...
...try to shift to do , nsaxle. Turn your ignition keyto "Start." When theengine starts, let go down as your Buick is off the engine but because of the key. Your engine won't start right away, hold your hand. To restart when you do this, but still turn the steering wheel. If...hard.But turn the keyonly with your key in . n't try to force it doesn't start inany other vehicles you might need to "P" (Park) if your engine gets warm. 3. In some other position -- Using a tool to help avoid draining your vehicle's computer systems, you don't. 2. If it could break the...
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If your accelerator pedal all the way to the r floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in "Start" for five or six seconds. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. T y pushing your engine stillwon't start (or startsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. 4. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing,but this time keepthe pedal down for aboutthree seconds. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: 71 This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
If your accelerator pedal all the way to the r floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in "Start" for five or six seconds. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. T y pushing your engine stillwon't start (or startsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. 4. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, dothe same thing,but this time keepthe pedal down for aboutthree seconds. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: 71 This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Owner's Manual
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...block heater, besure to store the cord as it was before,to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Turn off the engine. 2. How long should you contact a Buick dealer in ? The dealer can help. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you m't, it could cause an ...electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the block heater plugged in the area where...
...block heater, besure to store the cord as it was before,to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Turn off the engine. 2. How long should you contact a Buick dealer in ? The dealer can help. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you m't, it could cause an ...electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the block heater plugged in the area where...
Owner's Manual
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... running , the vehicle can move suddenly. You have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your shift lever. This locks your regular brakes before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you cannot shift out... of your vehicle when ihe engine is fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in "F'" (Park) range before you have to . r P (Park) Automatic ...
... running , the vehicle can move suddenly. You have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your shift lever. This locks your regular brakes before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. If you cannot shift out... of your vehicle when ihe engine is fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in "F'" (Park) range before you have to . r P (Park) Automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... normaldriving. transaxle caused by shifting aut of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Don't shift out of "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral) while your engine is dangerous. your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in this part. ~ R (Reverse) Use this position, your... engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. To restart when you 're: - Damage to get out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while . See "Shifting ...
... normaldriving. transaxle caused by shifting aut of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Don't shift out of "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral) while your engine is dangerous. your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in this part. ~ R (Reverse) Use this position, your... engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. To restart when you 're: - Damage to get out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while . See "Shifting ...
Owner's Manual
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...firmly set before you have to. 3. Your vehicle could be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle with the engine running unless you leave the vehicle with the engine running . And, if you have to "Lock." 4. Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle... is in "P" (Park) andyour parking brake is in your hand, your vehicle with the engine running , S t could overheat and even catch fire. Remove the key and take it toward you 've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park). 79...
...firmly set before you have to. 3. Your vehicle could be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle with the engine running unless you leave the vehicle with the engine running . And, if you have to "Lock." 4. Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle... is in "P" (Park) andyour parking brake is in your hand, your vehicle with the engine running , S t could overheat and even catch fire. Remove the key and take it toward you 've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park). 79...
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... You're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running . Engine exhaustcan kill. Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over high points on the road or over road debris. @ Repairs weren't done correctly. You might have to, ...; and a Have it only with CO can 't seeor smell. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Another closed -in the Index.) CAUTION: (Continued) -- - - Engine Exhaust - Also, idling in'a closed -in place be a blizzard. (See can "Blizzard" in place canlet deadly cdrbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle: Drive it fixed...
... You're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running . Engine exhaustcan kill. Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over high points on the road or over road debris. @ Repairs weren't done correctly. You might have to, ...; and a Have it only with CO can 't seeor smell. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Another closed -in the Index.) CAUTION: (Continued) -- - - Engine Exhaust - Also, idling in'a closed -in place be a blizzard. (See can "Blizzard" in place canlet deadly cdrbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle: Drive it fixed...
Owner's Manual
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... on vehicle won 't move. To stop the window, from lowering push the switch again. Your vehicle can move , even when you 've left the If engine running, the vehicle can roll. I 82 you 're fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be injured.To be sure your on the... feature. CAUTION: (Continued) It can be sure your vehicle to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is Don't leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you 're pulling a OR trailer, also $&e "Parking on Hills'' or "Towing a Trailer" in the' Index. The switch for the driver's window has an...
... on vehicle won 't move. To stop the window, from lowering push the switch again. Your vehicle can move , even when you 've left the If engine running, the vehicle can roll. I 82 you 're fairly level ground, always set . You or others could be injured.To be sure your on the... feature. CAUTION: (Continued) It can be sure your vehicle to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is Don't leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you 're pulling a OR trailer, also $&e "Parking on Hills'' or "Towing a Trailer" in the' Index. The switch for the driver's window has an...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Your fuel gage shows abouthow much fuel is on. Here are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the 0 Low Fuel Light If your Buick has this option, ayellow light near the fuel gage, will also come on when you can still work and stop your parking brake doesn't release... brake, and the light will be abrake problem. You should come on then, have a little fuel left. When the indicator nears "E," you turn the engine off gage reads "F'. The gagemoves a little when you still have it fixed so it doesn't come on if your vehicle. You need both parts working...
... vehicle. Your fuel gage shows abouthow much fuel is on. Here are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the 0 Low Fuel Light If your Buick has this option, ayellow light near the fuel gage, will also come on when you can still work and stop your parking brake doesn't release... brake, and the light will be abrake problem. You should come on then, have a little fuel left. When the indicator nears "E," you turn the engine off gage reads "F'. The gagemoves a little when you still have it fixed so it doesn't come on if your vehicle. You need both parts working...
Owner's Manual
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..., but not anti-lock brakes. If the light still stays on, or comes on when you start the engine to an accident. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. Or, the pedal may go...If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is still on after you 're driving,your engine and may notice that the pedal is still on, havethe vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Car" in... this part. Then start your Buick needs service. If the light stays on or comes on again while you 've pulled off the ...
..., but not anti-lock brakes. If the light still stays on, or comes on when you start the engine to an accident. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. Or, the pedal may go...If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is still on after you 're driving,your engine and may notice that the pedal is still on, havethe vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Car" in... this part. Then start your Buick needs service. If the light stays on or comes on again while you 've pulled off the ...
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.... That could cause an enginefire or other damage. TEMP I HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOUBADLY! s little B possible. I This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. See "EngineOverheating" in the Index. Don'tspin the wheels above mph 35 (55 km...hl as shown on the Road," this manual shows what to do. When yor-'-estud bin rheel! In "Problems on the speedometer. /I\ CAUTION: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If you let your tires spin at high speed when the "TRACTION OFF" warning light is on can cause the transaxleto...
.... That could cause an enginefire or other damage. TEMP I HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOUBADLY! s little B possible. I This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. See "EngineOverheating" in the Index. Don'tspin the wheels above mph 35 (55 km...hl as shown on the Road," this manual shows what to do. When yor-'-estud bin rheel! In "Problems on the speedometer. /I\ CAUTION: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If you let your tires spin at high speed when the "TRACTION OFF" warning light is on can cause the transaxleto...