Owner's Manual
Page 14
... original battery: . . ' CAUTION POSSIBLE: .' E SHIELDING PR~TECT EYES BY DOOR LOCK,' UNLOCK f 1 e , , ' ' , - .< _ T.hesesymbols are used on ,warning and indicator lights: ' ', Bere are some . WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE O I 1 CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS & SEAT, BELTS PARKING LIGHTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER pf . WIPER a WASHER WINDSHIELDQ WASHER ''' Q c, RADIO. ? I ** r i 9 I L PRESSURE ' , e e, 'IGHTS OR HIGH BEAM COULD...
... original battery: . . ' CAUTION POSSIBLE: .' E SHIELDING PR~TECT EYES BY DOOR LOCK,' UNLOCK f 1 e , , ' ' , - .< _ T.hesesymbols are used on ,warning and indicator lights: ' ', Bere are some . WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE O I 1 CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS & SEAT, BELTS PARKING LIGHTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER pf . WIPER a WASHER WINDSHIELDQ WASHER ''' Q c, RADIO. ? I ** r i 9 I L PRESSURE ' , e e, 'IGHTS OR HIGH BEAM COULD...
Owner's Manual
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what to do if you can learnabout the manystandard and optional features your Buick, and infom.ationon starting. Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls n Here you have Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLock ...New Vehicle Break-In ...74 75 Starting the Engine ...78,82 Shifting the Transmission ...Windows ...87 88 TiltSteeringWheel ...Multi-IFunctionLever ...88...
what to do if you can learnabout the manystandard and optional features your Buick, and infom.ationon starting. Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls n Here you have Part 2 includes: Keys ...62 63 DoorLock ...New Vehicle Break-In ...74 75 Starting the Engine ...78,82 Shifting the Transmission ...Windows ...87 88 TiltSteeringWheel ...Multi-IFunctionLever ...88...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and'unwrap the electrical cord. 3. F block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better.fuel economy during engine warm-up. , To use the block heater: 1. Engine Block Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,'0O (-18 C) or colder,. the engine . Plug it into a normal, grounded volt outlet. 110 L 77
Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and'unwrap the electrical cord. 3. F block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better.fuel economy during engine warm-up. , To use the block heater: 1. Engine Block Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,'0O (-18 C) or colder,. the engine . Plug it into a normal, grounded volt outlet. 110 L 77
Owner's Manual
Page 84
If you 're on fairly level ground, usethe steps that follow. To be sure your vehicle won't move, when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be dangerous to get out of your right foot and set . Jf are .on a hill: ...
If you 're on fairly level ground, usethe steps that follow. To be sure your vehicle won't move, when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be dangerous to get out of your right foot and set . Jf are .on a hill: ...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
... over papers, leaves, dry grass or other thing tl t Ci If you can't see or ' smell. Parking Over Things That Burn Enghe Exhaust I 6h CAUTION Engine ex us an t contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is lming vehicle: Drive it fixed immediately. Your vehicle gets rusty...
... over papers, leaves, dry grass or other thing tl t Ci If you can't see or ' smell. Parking Over Things That Burn Enghe Exhaust I 6h CAUTION Engine ex us an t contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is lming vehicle: Drive it fixed immediately. Your vehicle gets rusty...
Owner's Manual
Page 117
I Here are four concernssome owners havexhadabout the fuel gage.All these situationsare normal and indicate nothing wrong with the gage. fuel At the gas station,the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads"F". 115 Whenthe indicator fuel nears "E", you still have a little left. It works only when the engine is on. You need to get more rightaway. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how muchfue i c in your tank.
I Here are four concernssome owners havexhadabout the fuel gage.All these situationsare normal and indicate nothing wrong with the gage. fuel At the gas station,the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads"F". 115 Whenthe indicator fuel nears "E", you still have a little left. It works only when the engine is on. You need to get more rightaway. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how muchfue i c in your tank.
Owner's Manual
Page 119
could be low on for a light moment. oil You can become so hot that i, catches fire.You or others could be burned. your instrument on , it meansoil You isn't going through your oil fmrn the pressure .directly gage.- If you do, your engine can .also read your engine properly. I I A CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. But, when this light comes on and stays,on panel. Check your vehicle serviced. :. . ; 117 If you make a hard stop, the may come on oil, or yoimight have your oil as soon as possible and have some other prGblem. 3.
could be low on for a light moment. oil You can become so hot that i, catches fire.You or others could be burned. your instrument on , it meansoil You isn't going through your oil fmrn the pressure .directly gage.- If you do, your engine can .also read your engine properly. I I A CAUTION: Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. But, when this light comes on and stays,on panel. Check your vehicle serviced. :. . ; 117 If you make a hard stop, the may come on oil, or yoimight have your oil as soon as possible and have some other prGblem. 3.
Owner's Manual
Page 121
The normal range is going. It the (RPM). Tachometer I The tachometer tells you.how fast engine is 11 to 15 volts. displays engine speed in the electrical system. Volts Gage This gage shows voltage in revolutions per minute 119 If the gage reading staysin either red range, have your Buick dealer check the electrical system.
The normal range is going. It the (RPM). Tachometer I The tachometer tells you.how fast engine is 11 to 15 volts. displays engine speed in the electrical system. Volts Gage This gage shows voltage in revolutions per minute 119 If the gage reading staysin either red range, have your Buick dealer check the electrical system.
Owner's Manual
Page 123
... and turn the key Then start your Buiek needs service. I . ,:,: . Unless the regular system warning 'brake light is also on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. 121 If the light doesn't come may stay on , light is The anti-lock brake system warning .light also come on after If... stays on or comeswhen you're driving, on , or comeson again while you're driving, your on engine and may on , you will still have it fixed will go when you start as the engine to warn you replace the compact spare with on , have brakes, but not If anti-lock brakes...
... and turn the key Then start your Buiek needs service. I . ,:,: . Unless the regular system warning 'brake light is also on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. 121 If the light doesn't come may stay on , light is The anti-lock brake system warning .light also come on after If... stays on or comeswhen you're driving, on , or comeson again while you're driving, your on engine and may on , you will still have it fixed will go when you start as the engine to warn you replace the compact spare with on , have brakes, but not If anti-lock brakes...
Owner's Manual
Page 124
...! In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do . as possible. : I This light tells that your engine coolant has overheated.you your engine coolant has ovetheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 133 In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to conditions, you have been operating your... vehicle under normal driving .conditions, you should pull off-theroad, stop your vehicle andturn the engine -offas soon as If It means that ' you HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU-BADLY! If you should pull off the...
...! In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to do . as possible. : I This light tells that your engine coolant has overheated.you your engine coolant has ovetheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 133 In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to conditions, you have been operating your... vehicle under normal driving .conditions, you should pull off-theroad, stop your vehicle andturn the engine -offas soon as If It means that ' you HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU-BADLY! If you should pull off the...
Owner's Manual
Page 131
... will delay. the instrument panel outlets or both. Auto When the systemis set for automatic, aitwill come from thefloor o,utlets,. The delay dependson engine coolant temperature, .outside temperature and time sincethe engine was last: stafted. turning on the' blower, to avoid blowing cold air. length ofthe. Off When the systemis off; the ...
... will delay. the instrument panel outlets or both. Auto When the systemis set for automatic, aitwill come from thefloor o,utlets,. The delay dependson engine coolant temperature, .outside temperature and time sincethe engine was last: stafted. turning on the' blower, to avoid blowing cold air. length ofthe. Off When the systemis off; the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 135
"This reduces engine resulting in economy. Conditioning positions, and Defrost position when the .theoutside temperature is directed through heater outlet d r economy positions. i R ... load, .The air conditioner compressor operates ...
"This reduces engine resulting in economy. Conditioning positions, and Defrost position when the .theoutside temperature is directed through heater outlet d r economy positions. i R ... load, .The air conditioner compressor operates ...
Owner's Manual
Page 136
... get the most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. Rear WindowDefogger (Option) The lines yousee on 'to reduce this noise. advanced engineering that went into FM Stereo FM stereo will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to be sure you the best sound. Audio Sysxems Your...
... get the most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. Rear WindowDefogger (Option) The lines yousee on 'to reduce this noise. advanced engineering that went into FM Stereo FM stereo will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to be sure you the best sound. Audio Sysxems Your...
Owner's Manual
Page 167
... keep pace with the traffic and realistic al1,ow of pedal force to stop and the brake pedalwill be able to slow you down .your engine stops, you will use it -maytake longerto stop yourvehicle i t time to push down . But you will get harder to avoid an accident. Avoid "ridil the... brakes. If you 're driving, brake pump your brakes, they will still have some power brake. assist. If your engine everstops while you do, the normally .but don't If pedal may get so hot they won't workwell, You might not be harderto push. 165 Once...
... keep pace with the traffic and realistic al1,ow of pedal force to stop and the brake pedalwill be able to slow you down .your engine stops, you will use it -maytake longerto stop yourvehicle i t time to push down . But you will get harder to avoid an accident. Avoid "ridil the... brakes. If you 're driving, brake pump your brakes, they will still have some power brake. assist. If your engine everstops while you do, the normally .but don't If pedal may get so hot they won't workwell, You might not be harderto push. 165 Once...
Owner's Manual
Page 171
... time. Braking in Emergencies Use your rear drum brakes may need to. . at a reasonable speed. Steering Power Steering s If you lose power steeringassist becauLe the engine stops or the system fails to function, you than .more effort. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on...
... time. Braking in Emergencies Use your rear drum brakes may need to. . at a reasonable speed. Steering Power Steering s If you lose power steeringassist becauLe the engine stops or the system fails to function, you than .more effort. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on...
Owner's Manual
Page 188
Shift dowr tn Ifit ,our engine assist vnur brakes on steep hills or mountains different from is driving inflat or rolling terrain. . You wou., ..len have poor braking or even none going down , your trips safer and more enjoyable. - - You could get o hot that can make your brakes could crash. 'A If you 're planning-tovisit there,here are some tips that they wouldn't work well. don't shift down a hill. If you drive steep or regularly in country, if you CAUTION: Driving on a stec, downhill slope. -
Shift dowr tn Ifit ,our engine assist vnur brakes on steep hills or mountains different from is driving inflat or rolling terrain. . You wou., ..len have poor braking or even none going down , your trips safer and more enjoyable. - - You could get o hot that can make your brakes could crash. 'A If you 're planning-tovisit there,here are some tips that they wouldn't work well. don't shift down a hill. If you drive steep or regularly in country, if you CAUTION: Driving on a stec, downhill slope. -
Owner's Manual
Page 193
...do If not expectto be drivingin deep snow, but they may have to help in good shape for winter driving: a of burlap. you will 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 'windshield... all. You may not wantto switch to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. you less tractionon ice than regular tires. and a Have your engine coolant mix co-rrect. is bag Snow tires. Winter Driving .. . . . can help provide traction.Be sure y.ou properly secure these items in ...
...do If not expectto be drivingin deep snow, but they may have to help in good shape for winter driving: a of burlap. you will 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 'windshield... all. You may not wantto switch to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. you less tractionon ice than regular tires. and a Have your engine coolant mix co-rrect. is bag Snow tires. Winter Driving .. . . . can help provide traction.Be sure y.ou properly secure these items in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 196
You can run the engine to keep warm. ._ ,...,. If you . Yon can 't see it o smell it, so y ~ might not know it was in you1 u vehicle. And check around again from ...
You can run the engine to keep warm. ._ ,...,. If you . Yon can 't see it o smell it, so y ~ might not know it was in you1 u vehicle. And check around again from ...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
...little faster than just idle. But do as 'little as you can lose control when you really uncomfortable feel from the cold. When yourun the engine, make it /!\ CAUTIONbattery charged. Let the heater for signaling later If you get To out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises so ... and repeat this section. I the stepsin this only when you pull a off Then, shut the engine and close the window almost all , You and your engine only as long as you must. help comes. Pull a trailer only if youhave followed I trailer. Preserve the it fuel as long as possible. ...
...little faster than just idle. But do as 'little as you can lose control when you really uncomfortable feel from the cold. When yourun the engine, make it /!\ CAUTIONbattery charged. Let the heater for signaling later If you get To out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises so ... and repeat this section. I the stepsin this only when you pull a off Then, shut the engine and close the window almost all , You and your engine only as long as you must. help comes. Pull a trailer only if youhave followed I trailer. Preserve the it fuel as long as possible. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
This avoid will it could sparks- same side'of the engine compartment BS your battery.You should always use one,of the remote .positive (+) terminals insteadof the positive (+) terminal on both batteries. V€ !s roll parking brake ... the remote positive terminal box, pull (+) the tab and open the cover. and help save your battery. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your Buick has two remote positive. Put an automatic transmissionin ''P" (Park) or a manu nsl in 9 3. Find the positive (+) and negative(-) terminals on the. jump (+) starting terminals.The...
This avoid will it could sparks- same side'of the engine compartment BS your battery.You should always use one,of the remote .positive (+) terminals insteadof the positive (+) terminal on both batteries. V€ !s roll parking brake ... the remote positive terminal box, pull (+) the tab and open the cover. and help save your battery. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Your Buick has two remote positive. Put an automatic transmissionin ''P" (Park) or a manu nsl in 9 3. Find the positive (+) and negative(-) terminals on the. jump (+) starting terminals.The...