Owner's Manual
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A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1953. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the increased The converter sales. torque automatic post-war era. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1953 Skylark 1949Roadmaster And Buick'sfamousverticalpillar"toothy"grille othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in 1949.
A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1953. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the increased The converter sales. torque automatic post-war era. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1953 Skylark 1949Roadmaster And Buick'sfamousverticalpillar"toothy"grille othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in 1949.
Owner's Manual
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Buicks.are POWERFUL. Buicks are MATURE. Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year", The first production engine was used in the Special, ~~ i J 5 Buicks are,and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation.
Buicks.are POWERFUL. Buicks are MATURE. Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year", The first production engine was used in the Special, ~~ i J 5 Buicks are,and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation.
Owner's Manual
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...part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to read. ... tire ServiceandAppearanceCare ...... properly. ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to service publications. SeatsandSafetyBelts ...This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. Customer Assistance Information ...This part...
...part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to read. ... tire ServiceandAppearanceCare ...... properly. ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to service publications. SeatsandSafetyBelts ...This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. Customer Assistance Information ...This part...
Owner's Manual
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... are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP #- Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER f0 ''' 4- -FI-1 RADIO SELECTOR ''ill ... a b CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE 3 3 t FUEL /y BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER OR HIGH BEAM =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LIGHTER- 1 VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER pq ,111, L .
... are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP #- Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER f0 ''' 4- -FI-1 RADIO SELECTOR ''ill ... a b CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE 3 3 t FUEL /y BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER OR HIGH BEAM =o = $0 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LIGHTER- 1 VENTILATING FAN HEADLAMP WASHER WIPER pq ,111, L .
Owner's Manual
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...randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle again or uses another key during this tim If the starterstill won 't to the engine. Turn the ignition Clean and drythe key. Wait about three minutes and try again. the deterrent system. that someone tries to check ignition... key. It works needs service.If your Buick dealer or locksmith the PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in a match. If someone is a passive theft the fuse (see "Fuses and...
...randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle again or uses another key during this tim If the starterstill won 't to the engine. Turn the ignition Clean and drythe key. Wait about three minutes and try again. the deterrent system. that someone tries to check ignition... key. It works needs service.If your Buick dealer or locksmith the PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in a match. If someone is a passive theft the fuse (see "Fuses and...
Owner's Manual
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..."Off' if you must have your vehicle's computer systems, of as it doesn't start in any other positionthat's a Acc, push in motion while the engine is the position for about three seconds at a time until your shift leverto "P,' (Park) or " N ' (Neutral). START This key position starts ... use "N" (Neutral) only. The idle speed will remain locked, as your ignition key to engine. Turn your engine gets warm. 3. The other positions let perform these functions: you Starting Your Engine safety feature,To restart when you don't. 2. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio...
..."Off' if you must have your vehicle's computer systems, of as it doesn't start in any other positionthat's a Acc, push in motion while the engine is the position for about three seconds at a time until your shift leverto "P,' (Park) or " N ' (Neutral). START This key position starts ... use "N" (Neutral) only. The idle speed will remain locked, as your ignition key to engine. Turn your engine gets warm. 3. The other positions let perform these functions: you Starting Your Engine safety feature,To restart when you don't. 2. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio...
Owner's Manual
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...3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. You could cause an electrical shock. the of have, and some other things. Turn off the engine. The for at least 15 amps. Plug thecord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. How long should you keep block heater-plugged in... the area where you the best advice that you of The answer depends on the weather, the kindoil you contact a Buick dealer in ? You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Instead trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 74...
...3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. You could cause an electrical shock. the of have, and some other things. Turn off the engine. The for at least 15 amps. Plug thecord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. How long should you keep block heater-plugged in... the area where you the best advice that you of The answer depends on the weather, the kindoil you contact a Buick dealer in ? You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Instead trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 74...
Owner's Manual
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..."Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in the Index. If you start your engine because your vehicle can shift from (Park) when the ignition key is dangerous to use when you are SL dral different positionsfor your shift lever. 0 . Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to "P" (Park). Your... vehicle can move suddenly. If you have left the engine running unless you have to fully apply your vehicle if the shift lever is running...
..."Shifting Into "P" (Park)" in the Index. If you start your engine because your vehicle can shift from (Park) when the ignition key is dangerous to use when you are SL dral different positionsfor your shift lever. 0 . Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to "P" (Park). Your... vehicle can move suddenly. If you have left the engine running unless you have to fully apply your vehicle if the shift lever is running...
Owner's Manual
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...Out 'P' section. 0 I To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Unless your foot is firmly on lever button before moving , use N ' when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. N (Neutral) In this gear to get out snow, of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your ..."N" (Neutral) while your vehicle could lose controland hit people or objects. To restart when you wish.(Press the shift the on the brake pedal,your engine is dangerous. You could move very rapidly. R (Reverse) Use this position, your transaxle, see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or...
...Out 'P' section. 0 I To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. Unless your foot is firmly on lever button before moving , use N ' when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. N (Neutral) In this gear to get out snow, of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your ..."N" (Neutral) while your vehicle could lose controland hit people or objects. To restart when you wish.(Press the shift the on the brake pedal,your engine is dangerous. You could move very rapidly. R (Reverse) Use this position, your transaxle, see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or...
Owner's Manual
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... be dangerous to turn your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could be sure your wheels. To be injured. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you 're on a hill, also see "Parking On Hills" in the Index. Your vehicle can move , when you are...
... be dangerous to turn your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could be sure your wheels. To be injured. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. If you 're on a hill, also see "Parking On Hills" in the Index. Your vehicle can move , when you are...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. you leave the vehicle with the engine running . Don't leaveyour vehicle with the engine running, it with the engine running unlesr --ouhave to leave your vehicle .with the engine "P" running, be sure your vehicle. Then, if see you . Remove the...Park) with the ignition key in parking brake is "P)' (Park). I If you can be injured. After you . LeavingYour Vehicle With the Engine Running A CAUTION: It can move suddenly if the shift lever is in position, hold the regular brake pedal down. You or others could overheat...
... vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. you leave the vehicle with the engine running . Don't leaveyour vehicle with the engine running, it with the engine running unlesr --ouhave to leave your vehicle .with the engine "P" running, be sure your vehicle. Then, if see you . Remove the...Park) with the ignition key in parking brake is "P)' (Park). I If you can be injured. After you . LeavingYour Vehicle With the Engine Running A CAUTION: It can move suddenly if the shift lever is in position, hold the regular brake pedal down. You or others could overheat...
Owner's Manual
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... vehic'le can roll. !Don't leave your parkingbr'akea'nd move theshift lever to get out of your vehicle i,. If you've left the engine irunning, th8e vehicle can be sure yourvehicle won't Imove., SeeShifting Into' (Park) in the Index. Retained Accessory Power After theignition is turned off... [lConltlinulecJ~ It can move , even when you are parkiingon a hil'l,also see "Pariking on fairly level ground, always set your veh!iclewhen the engine is not flullly in1 T"(Park) with radio off) Windshieldwiper/waSher Astroroof(option) 0 0 83 To be sure your vehic'le w&t move su'ddenly. .
... vehic'le can roll. !Don't leave your parkingbr'akea'nd move theshift lever to get out of your vehicle i,. If you've left the engine irunning, th8e vehicle can be sure yourvehicle won't Imove., SeeShifting Into' (Park) in the Index. Retained Accessory Power After theignition is turned off... [lConltlinulecJ~ It can move , even when you are parkiingon a hil'l,also see "Pariking on fairly level ground, always set your veh!iclewhen the engine is not flullly in1 T"(Park) with radio off) Windshieldwiper/waSher Astroroof(option) 0 0 83 To be sure your vehic'le w&t move su'ddenly. .
Owner's Manual
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If you move the control almost all way to three minutes. Don't cover up, if you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to MAX, your lights the off will remain on . 97 Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime ...Running Lights (Canada Only) work with light sensoron top of your for the engine. all way in the go other direction, the lights will off quickly when you move the Twilight Sentinel controlto any position butOFF. Twilight Sentinel Twilight...
If you move the control almost all way to three minutes. Don't cover up, if you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to MAX, your lights the off will remain on . 97 Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime ...Running Lights (Canada Only) work with light sensoron top of your for the engine. all way in the go other direction, the lights will off quickly when you move the Twilight Sentinel controlto any position butOFF. Twilight Sentinel Twilight...
Owner's Manual
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... light up than half ofthe tank's, capacity to fill it took I more fuel soon. these All situations normal indicate on . You can also read your engine oil pressure. The fuel gage shows tank. It takes more (or less) gas to get more - When you fill the tank, the bar segments will... gage your panel. Fuel Gage At the gas station, the gas pump shuts before the off gage reads "F'. than the gage 1/2 said full, but it . Engine Oil Pressure Gage andLight When "LOW, comes on . When the fuel gage shows only two If bar segments the"LOW' light will come on there...
... light up than half ofthe tank's, capacity to fill it took I more fuel soon. these All situations normal indicate on . You can also read your engine oil pressure. The fuel gage shows tank. It takes more (or less) gas to get more - When you fill the tank, the bar segments will... gage your panel. Fuel Gage At the gas station, the gas pump shuts before the off gage reads "F'. than the gage 1/2 said full, but it . Engine Oil Pressure Gage andLight When "LOW, comes on . When the fuel gage shows only two If bar segments the"LOW' light will come on there...
Owner's Manual
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These three ways are normal and don't show a problem. There are three waysthe LOW light can come on or you should check your engine level andfill if necessary. could be low on briefly. CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. oil See Engine Oil in the Index. When the "LOW OIL LEVEL" light comes on you might have some other oil, oil problem. If 2. 3. 109 Those three are : 1.
These three ways are normal and don't show a problem. There are three waysthe LOW light can come on or you should check your engine level andfill if necessary. could be low on briefly. CAUTION: Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. oil See Engine Oil in the Index. When the "LOW OIL LEVEL" light comes on you might have some other oil, oil problem. If 2. 3. 109 Those three are : 1.
Owner's Manual
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...until you do, youcancausesevereenginedamage. turn the key to show that your car's engine in revolutions per minute (RPM). It in the red line range. come on briefly, to "Run," the "LOW' light will The tachometer tells you As engine speed increases, the bars light up on the 100 RPM. If you ...get there, not operate your alternator and battery displays engine speed charging systems are working. If a light stays on, you how fast the...
...until you do, youcancausesevereenginedamage. turn the key to show that your car's engine in revolutions per minute (RPM). It in the red line range. come on briefly, to "Run," the "LOW' light will The tachometer tells you As engine speed increases, the bars light up on the 100 RPM. If you ...get there, not operate your alternator and battery displays engine speed charging systems are working. If a light stays on, you how fast the...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the light still stays on, 1 With anti-lock, this light the engine to warn you 're driving, your Buick needs service. it comes again when you if there is a problem. 112 Unless the regular brake system' warning your Buick will go on , have so it will still have brakes, but not on... compact spare, with a full-size tire. light is also on, you will be ready to reset or comes on again while you're driving, your engine and may also come on when you 're driving, stop as soonas possible and turn the key off. The anti-lock brake system warning light...
.... If the light still stays on, 1 With anti-lock, this light the engine to warn you 're driving, your Buick needs service. it comes again when you if there is a problem. 112 Unless the regular brake system' warning your Buick will go on , have so it will still have brakes, but not on... compact spare, with a full-size tire. light is also on, you will be ready to reset or comes on again while you're driving, your engine and may also come on when you 're driving, stop as soonas possible and turn the key off. The anti-lock brake system warning light...
Owner's Manual
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... Light) the engineoff as soon as when the ignition is on, butthe engine is not running, is you it comes on while youare driving, the computer indicating that is on , or it working. If it does not come ...as possible. You should take your fuel, ignition of and emission control systems. This light should come at all, have a problem. See "Engine Overheating" in for service soon. 113 the A computer monitors operation your vehicle in Index. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! In "Problems onthe Road," this manual...
... Light) the engineoff as soon as when the ignition is on, butthe engine is not running, is you it comes on while youare driving, the computer indicating that is on , or it working. If it does not come ...as possible. You should take your fuel, ignition of and emission control systems. This light should come at all, have a problem. See "Engine Overheating" in for service soon. 113 the A computer monitors operation your vehicle in Index. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! In "Problems onthe Road," this manual...
Owner's Manual
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... cooler. a - The display will turn on the blower, to and maintains the temperature setting you - The length of the delay dependson engine coolant temperature, outside temperature and time since the engine was last started. I . want maintained inside TEMP the vehicle, press the A or for maximum heating. In cold weather the system will...
... cooler. a - The display will turn on the blower, to and maintains the temperature setting you - The length of the delay dependson engine coolant temperature, outside temperature and time since the engine was last started. I . want maintained inside TEMP the vehicle, press the A or for maximum heating. In cold weather the system will...
Owner's Manual
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... greater thanfor FM, especially at night. Audio Systems AM AM Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operateThe range for most out the advanced engineering that of up noise from things like storms and power lines. and how to operateall its controls, to be sure you will give years listening...
... greater thanfor FM, especially at night. Audio Systems AM AM Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operateThe range for most out the advanced engineering that of up noise from things like storms and power lines. and how to operateall its controls, to be sure you will give years listening...