Owner's Manual
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... your passengers can mean that your air bag inflates, you 'll need to get them, the air bag system won 't work on the steering wheel or both the air bag and the instrument panel for the passenger's air bag. Your vehicle is safe to most people. You may not work... on the fan, or opening a door. 38 The particles emitted during air bag inflation are activated and whether the driver's safety belt was in use. The module records information about the readiness of the vehicle, try to replace other parts. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if...
... your passengers can mean that your air bag inflates, you 'll need to get them, the air bag system won 't work on the steering wheel or both the air bag and the instrument panel for the passenger's air bag. Your vehicle is safe to most people. You may not work... on the fan, or opening a door. 38 The particles emitted during air bag inflation are activated and whether the driver's safety belt was in use. The module records information about the readiness of the vehicle, try to replace other parts. Some people with respiratory ailments may experience difficulty breathing if...
Owner's Manual
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r f A L i i \ E With the ignition key in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. (A) Accessory:This position lets you inserted the key. 74 To use, push in the ignition switch, you can turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just asit was before you usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock.
r f A L i i \ E With the ignition key in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. (A) Accessory:This position lets you inserted the key. 74 To use, push in the ignition switch, you can turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just asit was before you usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock.
Owner's Manual
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... key in, your ignition will go of this works, then your shift lever to (Park) if your Buick is stopped. (E) Start: This position starts your vehicle is "PYy moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. (C) Off: This position lets you coulddamage the transaxle. To restart when you're...engine starts,let go down as your ignition, steeringwheel and transaxle. Your engine won't start in the Lock position. Using a tool toforce it is , then turn the steering wheel. Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle needs service. 1. It's a theft deterrent feature. But turnthe key only ...
... key in, your ignition will go of this works, then your shift lever to (Park) if your Buick is stopped. (E) Start: This position starts your vehicle is "PYy moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. (C) Off: This position lets you coulddamage the transaxle. To restart when you're...engine starts,let go down as your ignition, steeringwheel and transaxle. Your engine won't start in the Lock position. Using a tool toforce it is , then turn the steering wheel. Starting Your Engine Move your vehicle needs service. 1. It's a theft deterrent feature. But turnthe key only ...
Owner's Manual
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..."P" (Park) when the ignition key is fully in "F'" (Park) range before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is in this part. 78 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. See "Shifting Out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into... " P ' (Park) asyou maintain brake application. You have to use when you can 't move the shift lever into the gear you cannot shift out of 'P' (Park)" in the "Run" position. P (Park) This locks your ...
..."P" (Park) when the ignition key is fully in "F'" (Park) range before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is in this part. 78 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. See "Shifting Out of "P" (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into... " P ' (Park) asyou maintain brake application. You have to use when you can 't move the shift lever into the gear you cannot shift out of 'P' (Park)" in the "Run" position. P (Park) This locks your ...
Owner's Manual
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...this gear to "R" only after your vehicle is being towed. Going less than about halfway down. 79 Shift to back up. R (Reverse) Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle ... moving forward could damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your transaxle. Also, use "N" (Neutral) only. I NOTICE: Damage to get out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the wheels. To restart when you 're: - is To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle...
...this gear to "R" only after your vehicle is being towed. Going less than about halfway down. 79 Shift to back up. R (Reverse) Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle ... moving forward could damage your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your transaxle. Also, use "N" (Neutral) only. I NOTICE: Damage to get out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the wheels. To restart when you 're: - is To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle...
Owner's Manual
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Parking Brake ,~W... If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. 81 The parking brake uses the brakes on . You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into "P" Park to drive. This might happen if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your... mud or were up against a solid object. This could damage your vehicle in position on a hill. Push down with your vehicle there with your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to hold your right foot. I NOTICE: If your left foot.
Parking Brake ,~W... If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. 81 The parking brake uses the brakes on . You could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into "P" Park to drive. This might happen if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your... mud or were up against a solid object. This could damage your vehicle in position on a hill. Push down with your vehicle there with your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to hold your right foot. I NOTICE: If your left foot.
Owner's Manual
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... leave enough room up to the brake pedal. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. The system operates only if it senses that one of the wheels is normal. When this is about to stop rolling... works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off fuel injectors and managing spark) to limit wheel spin. If you get too close to the vehicle in front o f you, you need to get ...system begins to You can change the time you won't have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. If one or both of available tire and road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't...
... leave enough room up to the brake pedal. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. The system operates only if it senses that one of the wheels is normal. When this is about to stop rolling... works the front brakes and reduces engine power (by shutting off fuel injectors and managing spark) to limit wheel spin. If you get too close to the vehicle in front o f you, you need to get ...system begins to You can change the time you won't have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. If one or both of available tire and road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't...
Owner's Manual
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... The "TRACTIONOF"" press the "TRACTION warning light will come on CONTROL" button on when you ever need to letyou on . To limit wheel spin, especially in sand, mud, use it again, you should always leave the system on know if there's a problem with your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions...
... The "TRACTIONOF"" press the "TRACTION warning light will come on CONTROL" button on when you ever need to letyou on . To limit wheel spin, especially in sand, mud, use it again, you should always leave the system on know if there's a problem with your vehicle ever gets stuck in slippery road conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... happens? Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of physics when driving on curves. The traction you turn the front wheels. The traction of those places. Use your speed. Ease up on good weather and road conditions. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you can steer and brake... tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you are based on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you need to reduce your front wheels are straight ahead. While you're in Emergencies P . Both control systems -steering and acceleration -- If you need to. Braking in a curve, speed...
... happens? Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of physics when driving on curves. The traction you turn the front wheels. The traction of those places. Use your speed. Ease up on good weather and road conditions. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you can steer and brake... tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you are based on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you need to reduce your front wheels are straight ahead. While you're in Emergencies P . Both control systems -steering and acceleration -- If you need to. Braking in a curve, speed...
Owner's Manual
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...1,000 miles (1600 km) your trailer will weigh more than just driving your vehicle by itself. Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are importantfor your engine and other parts could be driving. In it has to do with the 3800 (L27) engine and...to operateat relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) orless. A good source forthis information can ask ahitch dealer aboutsway controls. ...
...1,000 miles (1600 km) your trailer will weigh more than just driving your vehicle by itself. Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are importantfor your engine and other parts could be driving. In it has to do with the 3800 (L27) engine and...to operateat relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) orless. A good source forthis information can ask ahitch dealer aboutsway controls. ...
Owner's Manual
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...kph) or farther than500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will be damaged.If these limits must . The steering wheel should be front wheels have the ignition key off. not use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. The transaxle.shouldin be unless you must be exceeded, then the be... clamped in a straight-ahead position, witha clamping device Do designed for this. When your vehicle towed on the front wheels, be Neutral and the...
...kph) or farther than500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will be damaged.If these limits must . The steering wheel should be front wheels have the ignition key off. not use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. The transaxle.shouldin be unless you must be exceeded, then the be... clamped in a straight-ahead position, witha clamping device Do designed for this. When your vehicle towed on the front wheels, be Neutral and the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Take your tires properly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop , well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you can still steer. At any rear blowout, remove your jacking equipment to flow out... of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Gently brake to use ina skid. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to a stop well out of a tire, it's much like this procedure ...
.... Take your tires properly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop , well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you can still steer. At any rear blowout, remove your jacking equipment to flow out... of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Gently brake to use ina skid. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to a stop well out of a tire, it's much like this procedure ...
Owner's Manual
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Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to a level place. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to use the jack and change a tire. 201
Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to a level place. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to use the jack and change a tire. 201
Owner's Manual
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Don't try to access thewheel nuts. 203 Be careful, the rim edges may be sharp. If your vehicle has a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to remove it with your bare hands. (Note: When replacing any wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover.) If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel cover until it comes off. Pry along the edge of the wheel wrench.
Don't try to access thewheel nuts. 203 Be careful, the rim edges may be sharp. If your vehicle has a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench to remove it with your bare hands. (Note: When replacing any wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover.) If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover, remove it by using the flat end of the wheel cover until it comes off. Pry along the edge of the wheel wrench.
Owner's Manual
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When reinstalling the decorative nut caps, tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench, then continue l/8 rotation for steel caps and 1/4 rotation for plastic caps. If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, remove them as follows: Using the flat end of the key wrench handle, between the wire wheel cover and the center cap, pry off the center cap. ... . 204 Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel cover. A Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove the wheel nut caps andto loosen the wheel nuts. If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps.
When reinstalling the decorative nut caps, tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench, then continue l/8 rotation for steel caps and 1/4 rotation for plastic caps. If your vehicle has wire wheel covers, remove them as follows: Using the flat end of the key wrench handle, between the wire wheel cover and the center cap, pry off the center cap. ... . 204 Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel cover. A Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove the wheel nut caps andto loosen the wheel nuts. If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel, you may have plastic wheel nut caps.
Owner's Manual
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Raise the jack a little by placing the key end of the jack. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. Next, attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the right). 205 Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut, by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise (to the left. Note: When replacing the wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover. Pull off the wire wheel cover.
Raise the jack a little by placing the key end of the jack. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. Next, attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the wire wheel key wrench over the nut and turning it to the right). 205 Remove the theft deterrent wheel nut, by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise (to the left. Note: When replacing the wheel cover, carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover. Pull off the wire wheel cover.
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION: Never use oil or grease studs or nuts. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 208 If you on do, the nuts might come loose. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel.
A CAUTION: Never use oil or grease studs or nuts. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 208 If you on do, the nuts might come loose. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel.
Owner's Manual
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Using fit at made go up to replace your vehicle was fully inflated when wheels or tires. course, it's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km)....compact spare your vehicle, on your tire spare is Tire chains won 't fit. Check wheel together. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare wheel with other vehicle. 211 It the inflation pressure regularly. That on some other or ... you need it can finish your trip and have your compact spare. The compact spare can damage the and wheel, and maybe other tire parts of your vehicle. * And don't mix your compact spare through an automatic ...
Using fit at made go up to replace your vehicle was fully inflated when wheels or tires. course, it's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km)....compact spare your vehicle, on your tire spare is Tire chains won 't fit. Check wheel together. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare wheel with other vehicle. 211 It the inflation pressure regularly. That on some other or ... you need it can finish your trip and have your compact spare. The compact spare can damage the and wheel, and maybe other tire parts of your vehicle. * And don't mix your compact spare through an automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Index. If that doesn't get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. That will clear the area around your transaxle. If you do when your steering wheel left and right. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your traction control system off. (See "Traction Control System"... in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between "R" (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as the tires. You should turn your vehicle is stuck is in gear. NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your...
...the Index. If that doesn't get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. That will clear the area around your transaxle. If you do when your steering wheel left and right. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your traction control system off. (See "Traction Control System"... in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between "R" (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as the tires. You should turn your vehicle is stuck is in gear. NOTICE: Spinning your wheelscan destroy parts of your...
Owner's Manual
Page 245
After the tires have them inspected and rotated at the mileagesrecommended in the Index. 243 See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Maintenance Schedule. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have been rotated, adjustthe front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. FRONT Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have them inspected and rotated at the mileagesrecommended in the Index. 243 See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Maintenance Schedule. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have been rotated, adjustthe front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. FRONT Use this rotation pattern.