Owner's Manual
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... controls: WINoSHIELD WIPER w RADIO SELECTOR BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM fi 1-1 RADIO VOLUME > "i" FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL a LIGHTER b BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW A -0 = WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE...used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of the symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you may find on some...
... controls: WINoSHIELD WIPER w RADIO SELECTOR BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM fi 1-1 RADIO VOLUME > "i" FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT HAZARD WARNING FLASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL a LIGHTER b BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW A -0 = WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE...used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of the symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you may find on some...
Owner's Manual
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... OFF" warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time, your engine is too hot! If you have the Gage Cluster, you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that your engine coolant has overheated or your engine coolant has overheated.... moves into the red area, your vehicle needs service. That reading means the same thing as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light TEMP This light tells you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off as soon as possible. If you...
... OFF" warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time, your engine is too hot! If you have the Gage Cluster, you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that your engine coolant has overheated or your engine coolant has overheated.... moves into the red area, your vehicle needs service. That reading means the same thing as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light TEMP This light tells you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off as soon as possible. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... is returned to warn you turn your engine oilpressure. There arethree ways this light can read your oil pressure directly from the gageon your instrument panel. Low Coolant Warning Light When this light comes on, the cooling system is normal and doesn't show a problem. As a bulb check, ... for proper cooling system fill. If it doesn't, be sure thelight works. Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage COOLANT LOW W b OIL If the coolant levelis low, the light will come on coolant. They are: 0 The light comes on when you turn the key to "Start." That's just a checkto be sure ...
... is returned to warn you turn your engine oilpressure. There arethree ways this light can read your oil pressure directly from the gageon your instrument panel. Low Coolant Warning Light When this light comes on, the cooling system is normal and doesn't show a problem. As a bulb check, ... for proper cooling system fill. If it doesn't, be sure thelight works. Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage COOLANT LOW W b OIL If the coolant levelis low, the light will come on coolant. They are: 0 The light comes on when you turn the key to "Start." That's just a checkto be sure ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Index). With the ignition the "Change Oil Soon" light come on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. It will cause the "Change Oil Soon" light to changeyour oil depends on as early as a After 5 seconds...that the Oil Life RUN position. The system uses this using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The "Change Oil Soon" light is lit for atleast 5 seconds but not more than60 seconds. The system determines the condition f o the...
... in the Index). With the ignition the "Change Oil Soon" light come on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. It will cause the "Change Oil Soon" light to changeyour oil depends on as early as a After 5 seconds...that the Oil Life RUN position. The system uses this using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The "Change Oil Soon" light is lit for atleast 5 seconds but not more than60 seconds. The system determines the condition f o the...
Owner's Manual
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...you get Climb a long hill on a hot day. Tow a trailer. 207 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no coolant, your vehicle can a little toohot when you: get the overheat warning see or hear but no steam, the problem may not be covered by ...your warranty. You will find a low coolant warning light. Stop after high speed driving. 0 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. Engine Overheating You will also find a warning light about hot engine onyour a Buick instrument panel and you have the optional if gage cluster...
...you get Climb a long hill on a hot day. Tow a trailer. 207 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no coolant, your vehicle can a little toohot when you: get the overheat warning see or hear but no steam, the problem may not be covered by ...your warranty. You will find a low coolant warning light. Stop after high speed driving. 0 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. Engine Overheating You will also find a warning light about hot engine onyour a Buick instrument panel and you have the optional if gage cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... light throttle cruising, the excess air that the Supercharger is pumping is available at all driving conditions. See "Maintenance Schedule'' in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. Front Belt Backbelt Generator Power Steering Pump C. 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) Your Park Avenue ... engine power. Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. A. Buick chose supercharging rather than it would normally use. B. E Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning 237 Since the Supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine...
... light throttle cruising, the excess air that the Supercharger is pumping is available at all driving conditions. See "Maintenance Schedule'' in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. Front Belt Backbelt Generator Power Steering Pump C. 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) Your Park Avenue ... engine power. Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. A. Buick chose supercharging rather than it would normally use. B. E Crank Supercharger Coolant Pump Air Conditioning 237 Since the Supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine...
Owner's Manual
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... miles (16 km). whichever comes first. (See "Change Oil Soon" in the Index. Your Buick dealer is true for your vehicle, then you : Most trips are through dusty places. If your vehicle has this option, see "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.) 242 If any one of these is true for you... need to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is ready to park outside and most of them is at every other oil change . Depending upon driving habits, the "Change Oil Soon'' light may come on as early as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and...
... miles (16 km). whichever comes first. (See "Change Oil Soon" in the Index. Your Buick dealer is true for your vehicle, then you : Most trips are through dusty places. If your vehicle has this option, see "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.) 242 If any one of these is true for you... need to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is ready to park outside and most of them is at every other oil change . Depending upon driving habits, the "Change Oil Soon'' light may come on as early as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and...
Owner's Manual
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Help keep the proper engine temperature, Let the warning lights work as they should. 0 0 0 What to 262°F (128 "C). If you use this mixture, you have a problem with a complete coolantflush and refill. Too much water...-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use an improper coolant mix, your warranty. Engine Coolant The following explainsyour cooling systemand how to -34°F (-37 " C ) . The proper coolant for your Buick will: 0 Give freezing protection down to add...
Help keep the proper engine temperature, Let the warning lights work as they should. 0 0 0 What to 262°F (128 "C). If you use this mixture, you have a problem with a complete coolantflush and refill. Too much water...-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use an improper coolant mix, your warranty. Engine Coolant The following explainsyour cooling systemand how to -34°F (-37 " C ) . The proper coolant for your Buick will: 0 Give freezing protection down to add...
Owner's Manual
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If you 're low on engine coolant. Adding Coolant COOLANT LOW If this light comes on, it means you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. To Add Coolant The coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be at theleft of the engine compartment. When your engine is located at "FULL COLD' or a little higher. To Check Coolant When your engine is warm, the level should be up to "FULL HOT" or a little higher. 248
If you 're low on engine coolant. Adding Coolant COOLANT LOW If this light comes on, it means you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. To Add Coolant The coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be at theleft of the engine compartment. When your engine is located at "FULL COLD' or a little higher. To Check Coolant When your engine is warm, the level should be up to "FULL HOT" or a little higher. 248
Owner's Manual
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Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake padswhich may need to GM Specification 182SM. S0/50 mixture of..."Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Delco Supreme 1 I USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 182SM or approved recycled coolant conforming to be ...
Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake padswhich may need to GM Specification 182SM. S0/50 mixture of..."Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Delco Supreme 1 I USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 182SM or approved recycled coolant conforming to be ...
Owner's Manual
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...RideControl ...115 Automatic Transaxle ...83 Fluid ...244 88 Shifting ...Battery ...255 Jump Starting ...198 Warning Light ...128 186 Blizzard ...Block Heater (Engine Coolant Heater) ...82 Blowout. Cleaning ...273 I58 Antenna Care ...Antifreeze ...247 Anti-lock Brake System ......Light ...123 Appearance Care ...268 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials ...275 Ashtrays and Lighter ...1 17 Astroroof ...112 Assistance. Driving Under the Influence ...167 Alcohol in Gasoline ...229 Aluminum Wheels . Tire ...215 Brake 254 Adjustment ...Anti-lock ...167 Fluid ...252 Master Cylinder ...252 Parking...
...RideControl ...115 Automatic Transaxle ...83 Fluid ...244 88 Shifting ...Battery ...255 Jump Starting ...198 Warning Light ...128 186 Blizzard ...Block Heater (Engine Coolant Heater) ...82 Blowout. Cleaning ...273 I58 Antenna Care ...Antifreeze ...247 Anti-lock Brake System ......Light ...123 Appearance Care ...268 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials ...275 Ashtrays and Lighter ...1 17 Astroroof ...112 Assistance. Driving Under the Influence ...167 Alcohol in Gasoline ...229 Aluminum Wheels . Tire ...215 Brake 254 Adjustment ...Anti-lock ...167 Fluid ...252 Master Cylinder ...252 Parking...
Owner's Manual
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...Telephone. Adding ...Chains.Tire ...267 127 Change OilSoonLight ...Changing a Flat Tire ...2 15 Check Oil Level Light ...126 Checking Brake Fluid ...252 Engine Coolant ...247 Engineoil ...238 Power SteeringFluid ...250 Restraint Systems ...61 Transaxle Fluid ...244 Underhood ...234 Windshield ... ...243 Cleaning AluminumWheels ...273 Antenna ...158 CassettePlayer ...157 Fabric ...269 271 Glass ...Inside Your Buick ...268 Instrument Panel ...271 Leather ...270 Outside Your Buick ...272 PowerAntenna ...158 Safety Belts ...271 Speaker Covers ...271 Underbody Maintenance ...274 Vinyl ...270...
...Telephone. Adding ...Chains.Tire ...267 127 Change OilSoonLight ...Changing a Flat Tire ...2 15 Check Oil Level Light ...126 Checking Brake Fluid ...252 Engine Coolant ...247 Engineoil ...238 Power SteeringFluid ...250 Restraint Systems ...61 Transaxle Fluid ...244 Underhood ...234 Windshield ... ...243 Cleaning AluminumWheels ...273 Antenna ...158 CassettePlayer ...157 Fabric ...269 271 Glass ...Inside Your Buick ...268 Instrument Panel ...271 Leather ...270 Outside Your Buick ...272 PowerAntenna ...158 Safety Belts ...271 Speaker Covers ...271 Underbody Maintenance ...274 Vinyl ...270...
Owner's Manual
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... ...124 Engine. Adding ...144.276 115 Electronic Level Control ...Emergency 170 Braking ...198 Starting ...171 Steering ...205 Towing ...Engine Accessory Belt ...236, 237 Block Heater (Coolant Heater) ...82,242 247 Coolant ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...124 ...91 Exhaust ...Identification(VIN) ...276 Oil ...238 Oil Additives ...242 Oil Life Monitor ...127 Oil Pressure Warning...
... ...124 Engine. Adding ...144.276 115 Electronic Level Control ...Emergency 170 Braking ...198 Starting ...171 Steering ...205 Towing ...Engine Accessory Belt ...236, 237 Block Heater (Coolant Heater) ...82,242 247 Coolant ...Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...124 ...91 Exhaust ...Identification(VIN) ...276 Oil ...238 Oil Additives ...242 Oil Life Monitor ...127 Oil Pressure Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Driving and the Road ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...285 v 319 Hazard ...196 120 Warning Lights ...AirBag ...36 . 123 Anti-lock Brake System ...Battery ...128 Brake ...122 ChangeOilSoon ...127 CheckOilLevel ...126 Door Ajar ...130 Engine Coolant Temperature ...124 Engineoil ...125 103 LightsON ...LowCoolant ...125 LowFuel ...121 Safety Belt ...25 Security ...76...
... Your Driving and the Road ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...285 v 319 Hazard ...196 120 Warning Lights ...AirBag ...36 . 123 Anti-lock Brake System ...Battery ...128 Brake ...122 ChangeOilSoon ...127 CheckOilLevel ...126 Door Ajar ...130 Engine Coolant Temperature ...124 Engineoil ...125 103 LightsON ...LowCoolant ...125 LowFuel ...121 Safety Belt ...25 Security ...76...