Owner's Manual
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...It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects." Here the manual tells you 'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 57 117 145 195 229 277...305 How to Use this manual. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...Here you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and AudioSystems ...This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to use your...
...It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects." Here the manual tells you 'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 57 117 145 195 229 277...305 How to Use this manual. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...Here you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Comfort Controls and AudioSystems ...This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to use your...
Owner's Manual
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...fuel right away. All these situations are four concerns some owners have it fixed so it will stay on , there could be ready to "E". 0 0 Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is in your vehicle is low on then, have about the had fuel gage. This light will also come on when you... . The gagemoves a little when you turn the engine off gage reads "F'. Have your parking brake, and the light will be abrake problem. This light should get more (or less) than the gage indicated. If one part isn't working well. If...
...fuel right away. All these situations are four concerns some owners have it fixed so it will stay on , there could be ready to "E". 0 0 Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is in your vehicle is low on then, have about the had fuel gage. This light will also come on when you... . The gagemoves a little when you turn the engine off gage reads "F'. Have your parking brake, and the light will be abrake problem. This light should get more (or less) than the gage indicated. If one part isn't working well. If...
Owner's Manual
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If the light and chime stay on after you start the engine to warn you have abrake problem. It may notice that the pedal is a problem. ANTI LOCK With anti-lock, this part. If the light ... or so. That's normal. parking brake set, a chimewill also come on until you 're driving,your Buick needs service. Or, the pedal may not be ready to reset the system. If the light and chime... pull off the road and stopped carefully, have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. Then start your engine and may stay on for service. 108 If the light stays on or comes on . Your brake ...
If the light and chime stay on after you start the engine to warn you have abrake problem. It may notice that the pedal is a problem. ANTI LOCK With anti-lock, this part. If the light ... or so. That's normal. parking brake set, a chimewill also come on until you 're driving,your Buick needs service. Or, the pedal may not be ready to reset the system. If the light and chime... pull off the road and stopped carefully, have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. Then start your engine and may stay on for service. 108 If the light stays on or comes on . Your brake ...
Owner's Manual
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...your tires with the "TRACTION OFF" warning light on can cause the transaxleto overheat or can cause other problems. That could cause an enginefire or other damage. s little B possible. /I\ CAUTION: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If you let your tires spin at high speed when the "TRACTION OFF" ... too fast whileshifting your transaxle back and forth, you 're stuck,spin the wheels as possible. When yor-'-estud bin rheel! In "Problems on the speedometer. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle ...
...your tires with the "TRACTION OFF" warning light on can cause the transaxleto overheat or can cause other problems. That could cause an enginefire or other damage. s little B possible. /I\ CAUTION: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If you let your tires spin at high speed when the "TRACTION OFF" ... too fast whileshifting your transaxle back and forth, you 're stuck,spin the wheels as possible. When yor-'-estud bin rheel! In "Problems on the speedometer. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... the enginecoolant temperature. in for service soon. 111 In "Problems on , but the engine is not running, as a check to do. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is working. If it does not come on when the...If it stays on, orit comes it is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ,ENGINESOON If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a problem.You should take your vehicIe in SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitorsoperation of your fuel, ignition and emission ...
... the enginecoolant temperature. in for service soon. 111 In "Problems on , but the engine is not running, as a check to do. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is working. If it does not come on when the...If it stays on, orit comes it is too hot! Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ,ENGINESOON If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a problem.You should take your vehicIe in SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitorsoperation of your fuel, ignition and emission ...
Owner's Manual
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... the optional gage cluster, you if something goes wrong. 112 This could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. There are : 1. The light comes on your instrument panel. I NOTICE: If you if there ...could as Engine Oil Pressure Light And Gage i This light tells you keep driving your vehicle wlrn rnis llgr In,... after a while the emission controls won't as worK well, your fuel economy won't be as good and your engine may not run smoothly. If your key to "Run." It goes off once you turn it to be sure ...
... the optional gage cluster, you if something goes wrong. 112 This could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. There are : 1. The light comes on your instrument panel. I NOTICE: If you if there ...could as Engine Oil Pressure Light And Gage i This light tells you keep driving your vehicle wlrn rnis llgr In,... after a while the emission controls won't as worK well, your fuel economy won't be as good and your engine may not run smoothly. If your key to "Run." It goes off once you turn it to be sure ...
Owner's Manual
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...on for 20 - 40 seconds. CHECK OIL LEVEL., I If the "Check Oil Level" light comes back on, the engine oil should be burned. If s you might have some other oil problem. I Don't keep driving if the 001 pressure i low. However, if it means oil isn't going through your ...warranty. I problems your engine properly. If you 're "idling" at the dipstick and then brought up to the RUN position. 3. Youor...
...on for 20 - 40 seconds. CHECK OIL LEVEL., I If the "Check Oil Level" light comes back on, the engine oil should be burned. If s you might have some other oil problem. I Don't keep driving if the 001 pressure i low. However, if it means oil isn't going through your ...warranty. I problems your engine properly. If you 're "idling" at the dipstick and then brought up to the RUN position. 3. Youor...
Owner's Manual
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...light is lit for three seconds as 2,000 miles or less for 60 seconds eachtime the engine is dependent on driving habits and conditions, the "Change Oil Soon" light may come on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required. With the ignition key in the... RUN position, but not more than 60 seconds. This indicates that the engine oil has degraded enough to push the reset button, holding it...
...light is lit for three seconds as 2,000 miles or less for 60 seconds eachtime the engine is dependent on driving habits and conditions, the "Change Oil Soon" light may come on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required. With the ignition key in the... RUN position, but not more than 60 seconds. This indicates that the engine oil has degraded enough to push the reset button, holding it...
Owner's Manual
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Coasting downhill in the you 're going uphill. 1A CAUTION: 0 surprised by . If a vehicle is dangerous. Your brakes will have enough room, slow down to make it easier the other for vehicle to get by a vehicle coming toward in "N" (Neutral) or with the ignition off is passing you and doesn't have t You'll want to leave extra room to pass another vehicle when you same lane. It takes longer to pass.
Coasting downhill in the you 're going uphill. 1A CAUTION: 0 surprised by . If a vehicle is dangerous. Your brakes will have enough room, slow down to make it easier the other for vehicle to get by a vehicle coming toward in "N" (Neutral) or with the ignition off is passing you and doesn't have t You'll want to leave extra room to pass another vehicle when you same lane. It takes longer to pass.
Owner's Manual
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do Part 5 includes: 196 Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...197 198 ..."Jump"Starting ...203 ...TowingYourBuick ...208 Engine Overheating ...216 If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...216 Compact Spare Tire ...227 228 If You're Stuck in Sand. Mud.Ice or Snow ... @ Part 5 Problems on theRoad on Here you'll find what to about some problemsthat can occur the road.
do Part 5 includes: 196 Hazard Warning Flashers ...Other Warning Devices ...197 198 ..."Jump"Starting ...203 ...TowingYourBuick ...208 Engine Overheating ...216 If a Tire Goes Flat ...Changing a Flat Tire ...216 Compact Spare Tire ...227 228 If You're Stuck in Sand. Mud.Ice or Snow ... @ Part 5 Problems on theRoad on Here you'll find what to about some problemsthat can occur the road.
Owner's Manual
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... see or hear no steam, the problem may also have a coolanttemperature warning gage. If you keep driving when your air conditioner. 2. If you get the overheat warning but see or hear steamcoming from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you : Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed... No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: CAUTION: eam from it can get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the hood. Turn on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the...
... see or hear no steam, the problem may also have a coolanttemperature warning gage. If you keep driving when your air conditioner. 2. If you get the overheat warning but see or hear steamcoming from an overheated engine can burn you badly, evenif you : Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed... No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: CAUTION: eam from it can get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the hood. Turn on your Buick instrument panel, If you have the...
Owner's Manual
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... the recommended coolant. 'A CAUTION: Q Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you douldn't get too hot but you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above "FULL COLD," add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and a proper antifreeze." 211 Your vbhicle's... coolant warning system is set for more information about the proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE 1 I In cold weather, water c I fr ze an :rack engine, radiator, heatercore and other or liquid like alcohol, can be burned. With plain water or the'wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the...
... the recommended coolant. 'A CAUTION: Q Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you douldn't get too hot but you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above "FULL COLD," add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and a proper antifreeze." 211 Your vbhicle's... coolant warning system is set for more information about the proper coolant mix.) I NOTICE 1 I In cold weather, water c I fr ze an :rack engine, radiator, heatercore and other or liquid like alcohol, can be burned. With plain water or the'wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the...
Owner's Manual
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... blended with blending materials that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for CleanerAir Your use of gasoline with detergent additiveswill help these problems. Gasolines for your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. If you're using fuel rated at least 87. Ethanol is ... your vehicle. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you drive. It should not have a problem. and CGSB 3.5-92 in the U.S. If the octane is bad for your engine. It's the heavy, constant knock that i more than 87, you may get rid of gasoline (unleaded). MTBE is...
... blended with blending materials that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for CleanerAir Your use of gasoline with detergent additiveswill help these problems. Gasolines for your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. If you're using fuel rated at least 87. Ethanol is ... your vehicle. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you drive. It should not have a problem. and CGSB 3.5-92 in the U.S. If the octane is bad for your engine. It's the heavy, constant knock that i more than 87, you may get rid of gasoline (unleaded). MTBE is...
Owner's Manual
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...into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your skin and nails with Used Oil: Air Cleaner A I I CAUTION: Used engine oil contains thingsthat have a problem properly disposing of water. If you have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Used oil can be sure to a place that... collects used oil, askyour dealer, a service station or alocal recycling center for very long. Don't let used engine oil. Replacethe filter...
...into sewers, or into streams or bodies of your skin and nails with Used Oil: Air Cleaner A I I CAUTION: Used engine oil contains thingsthat have a problem properly disposing of water. If you have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Used oil can be sure to a place that... collects used oil, askyour dealer, a service station or alocal recycling center for very long. Don't let used engine oil. Replacethe filter...
Owner's Manual
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...boiling protectionup to Use: Use a mixture of transaxle fluid to use only fluid labeled DEXRONa-IIE, because fluids with a engine overheating,see "Engine Overheating"in the cross-hatched area. 4. How to Add Fluid: Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of one... overfill. We recommend you have problem with that label 0 0 What to 262°F (128 "C) . If the fluid level is low. If you use . are made especially for your Buick will: 0 0 Give freezing protection downto -34OF (-37OC) . Help keep the proper engine temperature. See "Recommended Fluids and...
...boiling protectionup to Use: Use a mixture of transaxle fluid to use only fluid labeled DEXRONa-IIE, because fluids with a engine overheating,see "Engine Overheating"in the cross-hatched area. 4. How to Add Fluid: Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of one... overfill. We recommend you have problem with that label 0 0 What to 262°F (128 "C) . If the fluid level is low. If you use . are made especially for your Buick will: 0 0 Give freezing protection downto -34OF (-37OC) . Help keep the proper engine temperature. See "Recommended Fluids and...
Owner's Manual
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... Locks ...61 Seat Controls ...15 Steering ...163 Steering Fluid ...247 Whdows ...82 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts During ...37 Pressure, Tire ...256 Problems on Hills ...80 Parking Over Things That Burn...166 passing ...PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System ...67 Pavement Markings ...153 PedalTravel, Brake ...163 158 Perception... Head ...17 Reverse Gear Position ...74 159 "Riding" the Brakes ...Road ...Roads, Hill and Mountain ...180 228 Rocking Your Vehicle ... Shifting WhenYour Engine is ...74 : 311 R (Reverse) Gear Position ...74 Racing. Two-way. Adding a ...128 RadioSystems ...127 Rain.
... Locks ...61 Seat Controls ...15 Steering ...163 Steering Fluid ...247 Whdows ...82 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts During ...37 Pressure, Tire ...256 Problems on Hills ...80 Parking Over Things That Burn...166 passing ...PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System ...67 Pavement Markings ...153 PedalTravel, Brake ...163 158 Perception... Head ...17 Reverse Gear Position ...74 159 "Riding" the Brakes ...Road ...Roads, Hill and Mountain ...180 228 Rocking Your Vehicle ... Shifting WhenYour Engine is ...74 : 311 R (Reverse) Gear Position ...74 Racing. Two-way. Adding a ...128 RadioSystems ...127 Rain.