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is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 0s Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE These symbols are important for you will. -onyour vehicle. ~ Vehicle Symbols These ... symbols are used onan original battery: CAUTION INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING These symbols are used on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD . ''' C I TEMP & (@) HORN ANTILOCK BRAKE SPEAKER 12
is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 0s Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE These symbols are important for you will. -onyour vehicle. ~ Vehicle Symbols These ... symbols are used onan original battery: CAUTION INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING These symbols are used on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD . ''' C I TEMP & (@) HORN ANTILOCK BRAKE SPEAKER 12
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... can "ON' to your foot off the accelerator pedal. You could or be startled and even lose control. But you release the switch apply the brake. You'll go faster, don't hold the switch at "RES/ACC" (Resume/Accelerate) longer than half second, a the vehiclewill keep going faster until ...you don't need reset it . (The "CRUISE' light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. Take your chosen speed and stay there. This, of the lever and release it . 3. Once to you're...
... can "ON' to your foot off the accelerator pedal. You could or be startled and even lose control. But you release the switch apply the brake. You'll go faster, don't hold the switch at "RES/ACC" (Resume/Accelerate) longer than half second, a the vehiclewill keep going faster until ...you don't need reset it . (The "CRUISE' light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. Take your chosen speed and stay there. This, of the lever and release it . 3. Once to you're...
Owner's Manual
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..., are required on new vehicles sold , when new, in Canada. Your DRL work witha light sensor on . When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off , and The parking brake is off and the exterior lights will come on top of DRL again. it The high beam headlights will come on... to remind to turn on the headlights. At night, the headlights reminder light on the instrument panel will come on reduced at...
..., are required on new vehicles sold , when new, in Canada. Your DRL work witha light sensor on . When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off , and The parking brake is off and the exterior lights will come on top of DRL again. it The high beam headlights will come on... to remind to turn on the headlights. At night, the headlights reminder light on the instrument panel will come on reduced at...
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Brake System Warning Light 0 At the gas.stati0n;the gas pump shuts off before.the gage reads "F." 1 ,
Brake System Warning Light 0 At the gas.stati0n;the gas pump shuts off before.the gage reads "F." 1 ,
Owner's Manual
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...Driving with the is a problem. If the light stays on or comes on . This light will also come on when you set your parking if brake, and will stay on your parking brake doesn't release fully.If it stays onafter your Buick needs service. I With anti-lock, this light will go closer the floor. If the... light still stays on, the or comes on again while you're driving, your...
...Driving with the is a problem. If the light stays on or comes on . This light will also come on when you set your parking if brake, and will stay on your parking brake doesn't release fully.If it stays onafter your Buick needs service. I With anti-lock, this light will go closer the floor. If the... light still stays on, the or comes on again while you're driving, your...
Owner's Manual
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...*, . I .. I - Please start with a very important safety device in your line side of important information. what the traffic lights or other drivers know what you may encounter , -,a,, , ,. . +. ' , ,.> p : Your Own Signals Defensive Driving...drivers without taking attention from the roadway. 1 time. A solid yellow on your Buick: Buckle up for the signs posted to turn , down . what . Drivers signal... the Index.) Turn and lane change lanes. the . If time allows, tapthe brake pedal once or twicein advance of y, "C.$ c*j; It's not only polite, mare...
...*, . I .. I - Please start with a very important safety device in your line side of important information. what the traffic lights or other drivers know what you may encounter , -,a,, , ,. . +. ' , ,.> p : Your Own Signals Defensive Driving...drivers without taking attention from the roadway. 1 time. A solid yellow on your Buick: Buckle up for the signs posted to turn , down . what . Drivers signal... the Index.) Turn and lane change lanes. the . If time allows, tapthe brake pedal once or twicein advance of y, "C.$ c*j; It's not only polite, mare...
Owner's Manual
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... the condition of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Avoid needless heavy braking. Your brakes may not have time to push on the brake pedal while driving. * 149 That's perception time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight play a part.So..., of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with another. This is important. Braking - That's reaction time. Thenyou have todecide to cool between vehicle and your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal. But that's only an average. It might be a lot distance in...
... the condition of a second, a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Avoid needless heavy braking. Your brakes may not have time to push on the brake pedal while driving. * 149 That's perception time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight play a part.So..., of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with another. This is important. Braking - That's reaction time. Thenyou have todecide to cool between vehicle and your left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal. But that's only an average. It might be a lot distance in...
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... CAUTION.: "Riding" your I- -dine ever stops while you will require a lot of lot unnecessary braking. You mighl not be harder push. If you "ride" your brakes. TILOCK 150 This light on the instrument panel willon when you . you do, the If pedal may take longer to avoid...keep pace with the traffic and IW realistic following distances, you 're driving, brake If normally but don't pump your brakes, they will get harder to Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advancedelectronic braking system that they will eliminate a of pedal fol- Oncethe power assist is used...
... CAUTION.: "Riding" your I- -dine ever stops while you will require a lot of lot unnecessary braking. You mighl not be harder push. If you "ride" your brakes. TILOCK 150 This light on the instrument panel willon when you . you do, the If pedal may take longer to avoid...keep pace with the traffic and IW realistic following distances, you 're driving, brake If normally but don't pump your brakes, they will get harder to Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advancedelectronic braking system that they will eliminate a of pedal fol- Oncethe power assist is used...
Owner's Manual
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... won't happen until vehicle goes about the 4.mph (6 km/h) or until you take your foot the brake pedal. Here's what happens with anti-lock brake system, the the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash. Here's how anti-lock works. jumps out in Index. See "Anti...-lock Brake System Warning Light" the in You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal front of you. off After...
... won't happen until vehicle goes about the 4.mph (6 km/h) or until you take your foot the brake pedal. Here's what happens with anti-lock brake system, the the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash. Here's how anti-lock works. jumps out in Index. See "Anti...-lock Brake System Warning Light" the in You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal front of you. off After...
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... the steering wheel. But sometimes you have act fast, steer quickly, and to stop in front you. Your Buick can be more effective you than braking. An emergency like these problems by braking if you can from between Qf parked cars and stops right in time. This is one experts recommend that... over a hill and find a truck stopped your safety belts and keep both hands on the space available. That's -the time for Depending on your lights.This is of the the road ahead you because it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Then steer around the problem, the...
... the steering wheel. But sometimes you have act fast, steer quickly, and to stop in front you. Your Buick can be more effective you than braking. An emergency like these problems by braking if you can from between Qf parked cars and stops right in time. This is one experts recommend that... over a hill and find a truck stopped your safety belts and keep both hands on the space available. That's -the time for Depending on your lights.This is of the the road ahead you because it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. Then steer around the problem, the...
Owner's Manual
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... avoid most skids by shifting to a lower "overdriving" those conditions. You may much speed or steering in the acceleration skid too Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it does, straighten the front wheels. And in a curve causes tires to slip and Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too... control the vehicle. In a skid, a driver can easea.little to steer .. 0 0 The three types skids correspond to your Buick's of three control systems. In the braking skid your driving to these danger. If you're being passed, make it easy the for following driverto get aheadof you - or...
... avoid most skids by shifting to a lower "overdriving" those conditions. You may much speed or steering in the acceleration skid too Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it does, straighten the front wheels. And in a curve causes tires to slip and Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too... control the vehicle. In a skid, a driver can easea.little to steer .. 0 0 The three types skids correspond to your Buick's of three control systems. In the braking skid your driving to these danger. If you're being passed, make it easy the for following driverto get aheadof you - or...
Owner's Manual
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... surface" and slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving. for more on this is the most dangerous time. Steer the way you can light only's0much road ahead. It's hardto tell how fastthe vehicle ahead is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -such as well, you may need to... at Night 0 0 0 0 Your Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Driving at its taillights. Here are some driversare likely to go. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe...
... surface" and slow down and keep more dangerous than day driving. for more on this is the most dangerous time. Steer the way you can light only's0much road ahead. It's hardto tell how fastthe vehicle ahead is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -such as well, you may need to... at Night 0 0 0 0 Your Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Driving at its taillights. Here are some driversare likely to go. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe...
Owner's Manual
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The rule slow down , allow some time without realizing your brakes work well in constant contact with the road. -You could hydroplaning. The: ton't work normally. When your view restricted is wet enough and you have .... (See "Tires" inthe Index.) 0 163 Use your headlights even in if is to one side. Wet brakes can happen the road is by a gust wind. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your parang lights -- the You might not be best advice is low. But it 's raining hard. You could suddenly of...
The rule slow down , allow some time without realizing your brakes work well in constant contact with the road. -You could hydroplaning. The: ton't work normally. When your view restricted is wet enough and you have .... (See "Tires" inthe Index.) 0 163 Use your headlights even in if is to one side. Wet brakes can happen the road is by a gust wind. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your parang lights -- the You might not be best advice is low. But it 's raining hard. You could suddenly of...
Owner's Manual
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If traffic is light, you miss your move. the allow a reasonable following distance. Driving on the Freeway Once you necessary. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is a deceleration lane. the Unfortunately, not all the braking. If you have no problem. your turn signal, check your rearview mirrors you as...than two lanes, make sure there isn't another vehicle in speed, or moving onto exit ramp. Driveto the on toward the edge of braking before you want to leave the freeway, move to blend smoothly with the flow. Stay the in advance. Entering the Freeway At the ...
If traffic is light, you miss your move. the allow a reasonable following distance. Driving on the Freeway Once you necessary. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is a deceleration lane. the Unfortunately, not all the braking. If you have no problem. your turn signal, check your rearview mirrors you as...than two lanes, make sure there isn't another vehicle in speed, or moving onto exit ramp. Driveto the on toward the edge of braking before you want to leave the freeway, move to blend smoothly with the flow. Stay the in advance. Entering the Freeway At the ...
Owner's Manual
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...all across North America. highways is the same in addition to make too many made on regular highways. For example, mph (65 km/h) might Buick dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? Although most long trips today are . Is the tread good enough for a long-distance driving? Fuel...WiDer Blades: Are they all levels? Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you The exit ramp can allow a little If you extra time and flash your brake lights (in some ways. can easily drive in good shape/ there are vitally important to work -- If it 's ready go. Are the lenses ...
...all across North America. highways is the same in addition to make too many made on regular highways. For example, mph (65 km/h) might Buick dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? Although most long trips today are . Is the tread good enough for a long-distance driving? Fuel...WiDer Blades: Are they all levels? Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you The exit ramp can allow a little If you extra time and flash your brake lights (in some ways. can easily drive in good shape/ there are vitally important to work -- If it 's ready go. Are the lenses ...
Owner's Manual
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... hitch. Crossthe safety chains under the to tongue of the trailer so that lights and any trailer brakes are still working . Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with added weight of experience. Instructions about safety chains may be providedthe by ... instructions for trailer brakesso the you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicleare not intended for attaching safety chains. This can turn with a Trailer Towing a trailer...
... hitch. Crossthe safety chains under the to tongue of the trailer so that lights and any trailer brakes are still working . Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with added weight of experience. Instructions about safety chains may be providedthe by ... instructions for trailer brakesso the you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicleare not intended for attaching safety chains. This can turn with a Trailer Towing a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... be injured if the whicles r d . Find the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals on both batteries. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. Open the hood and locate the batteries. 189 Sat ths parking brake firmly on each battery. 4. Keep hands clothing and tools away from electric fan. 3. Turn off the ignition...
... be injured if the whicles r d . Find the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals on both batteries. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. Open the hood and locate the batteries. 189 Sat ths parking brake firmly on each battery. 4. Keep hands clothing and tools away from electric fan. 3. Turn off the ignition...
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See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. when you are driving with a compact spare.
See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. when you are driving with a compact spare.
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... goes downto an acceptable level during are you'll have your linings worn, then are normal brake lining wear. other reasonis that the go Light'' in warning light will burn the engineis hot enough. You should have too much brake fluid, it isn't a good idea to "top your vehicle could be damaged. Use new...
... goes downto an acceptable level during are you'll have your linings worn, then are normal brake lining wear. other reasonis that the go Light'' in warning light will burn the engineis hot enough. You should have too much brake fluid, it isn't a good idea to "top your vehicle could be damaged. Use new...
Owner's Manual
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...proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comeson,somethingmay be wrong with brake the system. "Brake See f System Warning Light" in the Index.I youranti-lockbrakesystemwarning lightstays on, comesonorflashes, with something may ...-Lock BrakeSystemWarningLight" in the Index. Replace parts as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other Inspect brake parts including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers parking brake, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for swrface condition. See "Engine Exhaust" in...
...proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comeson,somethingmay be wrong with brake the system. "Brake See f System Warning Light" in the Index.I youranti-lockbrakesystemwarning lightstays on, comesonorflashes, with something may ...-Lock BrakeSystemWarningLight" in the Index. Replace parts as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other Inspect brake parts including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers parking brake, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for swrface condition. See "Engine Exhaust" in...