Owner's Manual
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... . INJURY . ' A @ These symbols are important for you may see: FUSE I , For example, these symbols are some . These symbols are some other symbols ,you .and. RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL CONDITIONING . . o f the,symbolsyou will find on an original battery: . . ' CAUTION POSSIBLE: .' your passengers whenever your vehicle..., . ' . , ' . . '".' ...:. '* ..., I . .' WIPER a WASHER WINDSHIELDQ WASHER ''' Q c, RADIO. ? BRAKE 4% (a) b SPEAKER I . ... . .t .Vehicle...
... . INJURY . ' A @ These symbols are important for you may see: FUSE I , For example, these symbols are some . These symbols are some other symbols ,you .and. RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL CONDITIONING . . o f the,symbolsyou will find on an original battery: . . ' CAUTION POSSIBLE: .' your passengers whenever your vehicle..., . ' . , ' . . '".' ...:. '* ..., I . .' WIPER a WASHER WINDSHIELDQ WASHER ''' Q c, RADIO. ? BRAKE 4% (a) b SPEAKER I . ... . .t .Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle andturn off -theroad, stop your vehicle andturn the engine -offas soon as possible. : I This light tells that your engine coolant has overheated.you should pull off the engine as soon as If It means that ' you have been operating your vehicle under normal... driving .conditions, you HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU-BADLY! HOT COOLANTCAN BURN YOUBADLY! as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning: Light ' J Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature,If the gaie:pointer moves into the red area, ...
...vehicle andturn off -theroad, stop your vehicle andturn the engine -offas soon as possible. : I This light tells that your engine coolant has overheated.you should pull off the engine as soon as If It means that ' you have been operating your vehicle under normal... driving .conditions, you HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU-BADLY! HOT COOLANTCAN BURN YOUBADLY! as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning: Light ' J Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature,If the gaie:pointer moves into the red area, ...
Owner's Manual
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the instrument panel outlets or both. Off When the systemis off; turning on the' blower, to avoid blowing cold air. The delay dependson engine coolant temperature, .outside temperature and time sincethe engine was last: stafted. Auto When the systemis set for automatic, aitwill come from thefloor o,utlets,. the ... Fan speedwill ...
the instrument panel outlets or both. Off When the systemis off; turning on the' blower, to avoid blowing cold air. The delay dependson engine coolant temperature, .outside temperature and time sincethe engine was last: stafted. Auto When the systemis set for automatic, aitwill come from thefloor o,utlets,. the ... Fan speedwill ...
Owner's Manual
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Winter Driving .. . . . and a Have your vehicle. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your engine coolant mix co-rrect. is bag Snow tires. if you do If not expectto be drivingin deep snow, but they may have to snow tiresat all. ...can help provide traction.Be sure y.ou properly secure these items in your Buick in loose snow, but may give be driving under:severe conditions, include a small of sand, a piece of ,old carpel .or couple of reflective warning triangles...
Winter Driving .. . . . and a Have your vehicle. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your engine coolant mix co-rrect. is bag Snow tires. if you do If not expectto be drivingin deep snow, but they may have to snow tiresat all. ...can help provide traction.Be sure y.ou properly secure these items in your Buick in loose snow, but may give be driving under:severe conditions, include a small of sand, a piece of ,old carpel .or couple of reflective warning triangles...
Owner's Manual
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When you decide it's to lift the hood, here's what safe you'll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap
When you decide it's to lift the hood, here's what safe you'll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap
Owner's Manual
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...could be very hot. If yo all the engine, it doesn't,, your engine could get the overheat warning. Get any leak fixed before the,proper coolant mix will. With plain water or the wrongmix, your vehicle needs service. If you could catch fire.and you drive the vehicle. I I do,... you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant leve "FULL COLD," add-a50/50 mixture of s-- -1 a proper antifr ze. Turn the engine. off can boil before you or others couldbe burned. ...
...could be very hot. If yo all the engine, it doesn't,, your engine could get the overheat warning. Get any leak fixed before the,proper coolant mix will. With plain water or the wrongmix, your vehicle needs service. If you could catch fire.and you drive the vehicle. I I do,... you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant leve "FULL COLD," add-a50/50 mixture of s-- -1 a proper antifr ze. Turn the engine. off can boil before you or others couldbe burned. ...
Owner's Manual
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enough. You can try. m L,CAUTIOP be sure the cooling system is "1 above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you do it willDon't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the Luolant the coolant recovery ~ I M C or in ~ is cool before you can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator, but be bu 3d if you spill hot m You canparts. Coolantcontainscoolant onglycc engine ethylene burn if the engine parts are hot II and it . 220
enough. You can try. m L,CAUTIOP be sure the cooling system is "1 above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you do it willDon't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the Luolant the coolant recovery ~ I M C or in ~ is cool before you can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator, but be bu 3d if you spill hot m You canparts. Coolantcontainscoolant onglycc engine ethylene burn if the engine parts are hot II and it . 220
Owner's Manual
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Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. e 4. Watch out for the engine fan. 223 Then fill the coolant recovery tankto "FULL COLD." 5. By this . 6. Put the cap back on the pressure cap line up like this time the coolant ,level inside the radiator If filler neck may be lower.the levelis lower, add more of the propermix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Start the engine and let it run until of the level .reaches the basethe filler neck. 8.
Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. e 4. Watch out for the engine fan. 223 Then fill the coolant recovery tankto "FULL COLD." 5. By this . 6. Put the cap back on the pressure cap line up like this time the coolant ,level inside the radiator If filler neck may be lower.the levelis lower, add more of the propermix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Start the engine and let it run until of the level .reaches the basethe filler neck. 8.
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Wi'th plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could be dangerous. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze. 257 Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. Plain water, some other or liquid like alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mix will. er to yourcooling system can be burned.
Wi'th plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could be dangerous. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze. 257 Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. Plain water, some other or liquid like alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mix will. er to yourcooling system can be burned.
Owner's Manual
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the'battery. behind . be high_-..'When your engine is cold, the co;olant,levelsl~oultj .at the coolant recovery tar&. iLL,HOT,"or'a .little higherd...," ...',L;. ' ' . . . . ro Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the. .To Ch.eck.Coolant: When your engine is left engine compartment, directly. ..., I Adding Coolant . ': . : , . up to - oronP.1:mix at "FULL COLD,'' or a little . The coolant recovery tank located at the of the .is 'warm, the.level should'ke: .. '...,.
the'battery. behind . be high_-..'When your engine is cold, the co;olant,levelsl~oultj .at the coolant recovery tar&. iLL,HOT,"or'a .little higherd...," ...',L;. ' ' . . . . ro Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the. .To Ch.eck.Coolant: When your engine is left engine compartment, directly. ..., I Adding Coolant . ': . : , . up to - oronP.1:mix at "FULL COLD,'' or a little . The coolant recovery tank located at the of the .is 'warm, the.level should'ke: .. '...,.
Owner's Manual
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... ethylene glycol, and it . on hot engine parts. is controlled a thermostat by in the .engine coolant system. You can be careful not to spill it will burn if the engine partsare ho --e ~ hDg - Add ...replace your raidiator$re&l cap is recommended. ', cap,.an . . .Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is recommended. . 259 Radiator -Pressure Cap , . . thermostat stops theThe flow of coolant through.the radiator untilthe coolant reaches a preset temperature. , ,... ..., When you spill coolant on hot engr . When you replace your thermostat, an,AC@ thermostat.
... ethylene glycol, and it . on hot engine parts. is controlled a thermostat by in the .engine coolant system. You can be careful not to spill it will burn if the engine partsare ho --e ~ hDg - Add ...replace your raidiator$re&l cap is recommended. ', cap,.an . . .Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is recommended. . 259 Radiator -Pressure Cap , . . thermostat stops theThe flow of coolant through.the radiator untilthe coolant reaches a preset temperature. , ,... ..., When you spill coolant on hot engr . When you replace your thermostat, an,AC@ thermostat.
Owner's Manual
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At Each FuelFill. (It is important foryou 'ora service station. s Engine Coolant Level ' At Least Oncea Year Winashield Washer Fluid Level . in 'thewindshield washer tank and add proper fluid necessary. Also lubricate all hinges and. WHAT TO ... those for 'further details. the if See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index for further details. Check the engine coolant level h y In t coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary., See. "Coolant" in the Index for ,the hood, glove box door and console .door. attendant .ch~ecks each fuel ,,at fill...
At Each FuelFill. (It is important foryou 'ora service station. s Engine Coolant Level ' At Least Oncea Year Winashield Washer Fluid Level . in 'thewindshield washer tank and add proper fluid necessary. Also lubricate all hinges and. WHAT TO ... those for 'further details. the if See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index for further details. Check the engine coolant level h y In t coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary., See. "Coolant" in the Index for ,the hood, glove box door and console .door. attendant .ch~ecks each fuel ,,at fill...
Owner's Manual
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... distilled) and goad quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or .approved recycled coolant conforming to GM specification 1825M. Engine Coolant Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage . .-. , '., 314 FLUIDILUBRICANT. . meeting requirements of the "SG" proper viscosity. Lubricate Multi-Purpose with others, suchas ~'SGfCC," '%G/CD," or...
... distilled) and goad quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or .approved recycled coolant conforming to GM specification 1825M. Engine Coolant Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage . .-. , '., 314 FLUIDILUBRICANT. . meeting requirements of the "SG" proper viscosity. Lubricate Multi-Purpose with others, suchas ~'SGfCC," '%G/CD," or...
Owner's Manual
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... 264 Battery ...Battery Cables. Starting With ...206 Battery Warning Light ...118 Blizzard. Part 9 Index A c c (Ignition Key Position) ...74 Adding Brake Fluid ...262 2 19.222. 257 Coolant ...287 ElectricalEquipment ...Engineoil ...249 260 Power Steering Fluid ...Transmission Fluid ...254 261 Windshield Washer Fluid ...251 Additives, Engine Oil ...Adjustment, Brake ...169 27 Adult Safety...
... 264 Battery ...Battery Cables. Starting With ...206 Battery Warning Light ...118 Blizzard. Part 9 Index A c c (Ignition Key Position) ...74 Adding Brake Fluid ...262 2 19.222. 257 Coolant ...287 ElectricalEquipment ...Engineoil ...249 260 Power Steering Fluid ...Transmission Fluid ...254 261 Windshield Washer Fluid ...251 Additives, Engine Oil ...Adjustment, Brake ...169 27 Adult Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... ...206 K e y s ...62 Keyless Entry System. Safety Belt ...21.27 Light. .Gasoline ...243 Gasoline Tank. Parking on ...192 Identification Label. Opening the ...247 Horn ...88 Hot Coolant Warning Light ...122 Hot Engine. Tire ...272 InsideMirror ...102 Inspection.Tire ...273 InstrumentPanel ...113 Interior Cleaning ...*- ...-280 Interlock. Service Parts Identification ...287' Lane Change Indicator...
... ...206 K e y s ...62 Keyless Entry System. Safety Belt ...21.27 Light. .Gasoline ...243 Gasoline Tank. Parking on ...192 Identification Label. Opening the ...247 Horn ...88 Hot Coolant Warning Light ...122 Hot Engine. Tire ...272 InsideMirror ...102 Inspection.Tire ...273 InstrumentPanel ...113 Interior Cleaning ...*- ...-280 Interlock. Service Parts Identification ...287' Lane Change Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... Car ...12 ' Table of Contents ...9 Tachometer ...119 Tamper-Resistant Odometer ...114 Tailgate Operation ...: . 66 Tailgate Release ...66 Taillamp .Bulb Replacement ...267 TapePlayerCare ...148 Temperature, Engine Coolant Warning Light ...122 Theft ...7 2 Thermostat ...259 Third Gear, Whento Use ...80 Third Seatback Operation ...19 Tilt Steering Wheel ...88 Time. White Sidewall. Cleaning ...'284 Topstrap...
... Car ...12 ' Table of Contents ...9 Tachometer ...119 Tamper-Resistant Odometer ...114 Tailgate Operation ...: . 66 Tailgate Release ...66 Taillamp .Bulb Replacement ...267 TapePlayerCare ...148 Temperature, Engine Coolant Warning Light ...122 Theft ...7 2 Thermostat ...259 Third Gear, Whento Use ...80 Third Seatback Operation ...19 Tilt Steering Wheel ...88 Time. White Sidewall. Cleaning ...'284 Topstrap...