Owner's Manual
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tire ServiceandAppearanceCare ...Here the manual tells you how to use. Index Here's an ...and lubricants to keep yourBuick running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating... comfort controls and how to drive under different conditions. Featuresandcontrols ...This part explains how to start and operate your Buick. 10 13 59 117 139 183 215 269 289 297 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ... ...Here you...
tire ServiceandAppearanceCare ...Here the manual tells you how to use. Index Here's an ...and lubricants to keep yourBuick running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating... comfort controls and how to drive under different conditions. Featuresandcontrols ...This part explains how to start and operate your Buick. 10 13 59 117 139 183 215 269 289 297 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ... ...Here you...
Owner's Manual
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So, don't use Cruise Control on slippery roads. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise Control can 't drive safely at a steady speed. Don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, you can be dangerous where you could and lose control. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic.
So, don't use Cruise Control on slippery roads. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise Control can 't drive safely at a steady speed. Don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, you can be dangerous where you could and lose control. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic.
Owner's Manual
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... not on , you start the system. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light i I' If the light stays on or comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. Then start needs service. light is a problem. 112 If the warning light stays on after you replace the on when you will be... on for several seconds or anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning so. Unless the regular brake system' warning your Buick will go on compact spare witha full-si.ze tire, or if it fixed That's normal.If the light doesn't come a on when you are driving with compact spare...
... not on , you start the system. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light i I' If the light stays on or comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. Then start needs service. light is a problem. 112 If the warning light stays on after you replace the on when you will be... on for several seconds or anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning so. Unless the regular brake system' warning your Buick will go on compact spare witha full-si.ze tire, or if it fixed That's normal.If the light doesn't come a on when you are driving with compact spare...
Owner's Manual
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..., and eyesight all play a part.do their brakes with care. But even 3/4 of a second, a in vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. Control of a Vehicle Braking You have bring up your to foot anddo it. the accelerator. of a second. Some, however, overwork.... Some people drive in an emergency, of the road (wet, dry, icy); and the condition your vehicle go . That's reaction time. tire tread; That could be less with another. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with poor driving habits. Then you have three systems...
..., and eyesight all play a part.do their brakes with care. But even 3/4 of a second, a in vehicle moving at the places where the tires meet the road. Control of a Vehicle Braking You have bring up your to foot anddo it. the accelerator. of a second. Some, however, overwork.... Some people drive in an emergency, of the road (wet, dry, icy); and the condition your vehicle go . That's reaction time. tire tread; That could be less with another. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with poor driving habits. Then you have three systems...
Owner's Manual
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... return to normal height, or there is the one factor can get in Emergencies the same lawsof physics when driving on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. If there's no traction, inertia will adjust properly. This could be sign of the "driver lost... brake stops about every1000 miles ( 1600 km), so your the news happen on Curves If brakes might not adjust correctly. you need to of the tires against road surface makes it but effort. will take curves at which the curve is subject to . The the traction of Braking in a curve depends...
... return to normal height, or there is the one factor can get in Emergencies the same lawsof physics when driving on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. If there's no traction, inertia will adjust properly. This could be sign of the "driver lost... brake stops about every1000 miles ( 1600 km), so your the news happen on Curves If brakes might not adjust correctly. you need to of the tires against road surface makes it but effort. will take curves at which the curve is subject to . The the traction of Braking in a curve depends...
Owner's Manual
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... ahead suddenly slowsor stops. A simple maneuver? the head-on a two-lane highway waits just the right moment, for several seconds. But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of all right to is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in traffic for accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead...
... ahead suddenly slowsor stops. A simple maneuver? the head-on a two-lane highway waits just the right moment, for several seconds. But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of all right to is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in traffic for accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead...
Owner's Manual
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... up. The three types skids correspond to turn. If you're being passed, make easy for the it may be slowing downor starting to your Buick's of and constantly seek an escape route or arealess danger. But skids always are possible. 0 Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. ... review what driving experts say about what happens when the thee control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to of three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. Keep trying steer to what the driver has...
... up. The three types skids correspond to turn. If you're being passed, make easy for the it may be slowing downor starting to your Buick's of and constantly seek an escape route or arealess danger. But skids always are possible. 0 Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. ... review what driving experts say about what happens when the thee control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to of three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. Keep trying steer to what the driver has...
Owner's Manual
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...cornering skid andan acceleration skidare best off on surface with reduced traction, a your best to and in much speed or steering a curve causes tires to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by easing your foot the accelerator pedal. (ABS) helps Remember: Any anti...handled by shiftinga to go . and slow down and adjust your Night driving is more limited. to slide. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to make a "mirrored surface" -- Learn to recognize warning clues -such as when you want to slow downslippery on the road. And ...
...cornering skid andan acceleration skidare best off on surface with reduced traction, a your best to and in much speed or steering a curve causes tires to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by easing your foot the accelerator pedal. (ABS) helps Remember: Any anti...handled by shiftinga to go . and slow down and adjust your Night driving is more limited. to slide. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to make a "mirrored surface" -- Learn to recognize warning clues -such as when you want to slow downslippery on the road. And ...
Owner's Manual
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... eyes time to readjust before you may need to the Night Vision make a lot things invisible that glare may adjust more space between you 're tired, pull off the road in the daytime. Your can light up only much lightto see as well at night as well, you leave the service...
... eyes time to readjust before you may need to the Night Vision make a lot things invisible that glare may adjust more space between you 're tired, pull off the road in the daytime. Your can light up only much lightto see as well at night as well, you leave the service...
Owner's Manual
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...starts to fall while you are on dry pavement. Replace your reflexes tuned for if vision than rain, especially it is wise to keep your tire-to-road traction isn't good as your windshield washer tank filled. The surface may get even less traction. 165 Even your the windshield wiper ...bladesare in good shape and keep your tires don't have much tread left, you can mean driving trouble. Rain and wet roads can 'tstop, accelerate or turn well because as on dry ...
...starts to fall while you are on dry pavement. Replace your reflexes tuned for if vision than rain, especially it is wise to keep your tire-to-road traction isn't good as your windshield washer tank filled. The surface may get even less traction. 165 Even your the windshield wiper ...bladesare in good shape and keep your tires don't have much tread left, you can mean driving trouble. Rain and wet roads can 'tstop, accelerate or turn well because as on dry ...
Owner's Manual
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After driving through some time without realizing your tires that they can cause problems, too. it can if your tires haven't much water can build up under your tires You aren't in one side. to pass -- You could lose control of the vehicle. of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until...
After driving through some time without realizing your tires that they can cause problems, too. it can if your tires haven't much water can build up under your tires You aren't in one side. to pass -- You could lose control of the vehicle. of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until...
Owner's Manual
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... hard-to an otherwise clear road. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. to 167 if Have goodtires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in daytime if it be so mild that you more visible others. When you drive into a fog patch,your headlights even in the Index.) Fog...
... hard-to an otherwise clear road. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. to 167 if Have goodtires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in daytime if it be so mild that you more visible others. When you drive into a fog patch,your headlights even in the Index.) Fog...
Owner's Manual
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... Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 'll find experienced and service expertsin able Buick dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in . service, have up . Tires: They are some limbering up -to-date maps? 0 On the Road the Unless you need it 's ready...
... Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 'll find experienced and service expertsin able Buick dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in . service, have up . Tires: They are some limbering up -to-date maps? 0 On the Road the Unless you need it 's ready...
Owner's Manual
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... aware thatit can to the sides. But don't wear sunglassesat night. injured. Then hereare some exercise,or a the same scenery, along with the hum the tires on the highway as road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the both. They will drastically reduce your eyes moving.
... aware thatit can to the sides. But don't wear sunglassesat night. injured. Then hereare some exercise,or a the same scenery, along with the hum the tires on the highway as road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the both. They will drastically reduce your eyes moving.
Owner's Manual
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.... You may want leave extra room to get by a vehicle coming toward you go Keep your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and I sf pe d0wnhi 0 . ~ ~ * ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ It takes longer to know is thisi let your vehicle in your own lane. You could crash. They could...
.... You may want leave extra room to get by a vehicle coming toward you go Keep your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and I sf pe d0wnhi 0 . ~ ~ * ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ It takes longer to know is thisi let your vehicle in your own lane. You could crash. They could...
Owner's Manual
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A gentle contactis all you need. You don't have tojam your tires against the curb, if there is at the right side your vehicle. of 176 Parking Uphill Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the left the curb if is a curb. If there isa curb, turn your wheels to the right.
A gentle contactis all you need. You don't have tojam your tires against the curb, if there is at the right side your vehicle. of 176 Parking Uphill Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the left the curb if is a curb. If there isa curb, turn your wheels to the right.
Owner's Manual
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... a very slippery situation. But wet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least 179 However, if there is snow or between your tires and ice the road,you will need to be driving undersevere conditions, include a small bag of sand, apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap... snow or ice can be slick and hard to help provide traction. You'll have good traction. Be you properly secure sure these itemsin your tires meet road probably have a lot less traction "grip" and will be ve or careful. Driving on .
... a very slippery situation. But wet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least 179 However, if there is snow or between your tires and ice the road,you will need to be driving undersevere conditions, include a small bag of sand, apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap... snow or ice can be slick and hard to help provide traction. You'll have good traction. Be you properly secure sure these itemsin your tires meet road probably have a lot less traction "grip" and will be ve or careful. Driving on .
Owner's Manual
Page 182
... the surface of a curve or an overpass may appear shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. Try to break the fragile traction.you 're actually on pavement. drive with ice. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to begin...
... the surface of a curve or an overpass may appear shaded areas where the sun can't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. Try to break the fragile traction.you 're actually on pavement. drive with ice. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to begin...
Owner's Manual
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..., tell the towing service: r Car carrier (c)tow 0 That your 'vehiclehas been changed or modified since it was damaged. The make, model, and year of your Buick. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator -know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have... vehicle has front-wheel drive. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions andillustrations may want t see them. The operator may not be correct. 191
..., tell the towing service: r Car carrier (c)tow 0 That your 'vehiclehas been changed or modified since it was damaged. The make, model, and year of your Buick. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator -know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have... vehicle has front-wheel drive. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions andillustrations may want t see them. The operator may not be correct. 191
Owner's Manual
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... traffic lane. 8. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to do: I If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that side. In any rear blowout, remove your footthe accelerator pedal and grip the...A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much more likely to a stop well out of a tire, it's much like a a skid and may be the very bumpy and noisy, but you maintain ... to a stop , well the road if possible. Take your foot from the accelerator pedal. If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use in the pressure cap line up like this. skid....
... traffic lane. 8. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to do: I If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that side. In any rear blowout, remove your footthe accelerator pedal and grip the...A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much more likely to a stop well out of a tire, it's much like a a skid and may be the very bumpy and noisy, but you maintain ... to a stop , well the road if possible. Take your foot from the accelerator pedal. If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use in the pressure cap line up like this. skid....