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... this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Buick engineers developed the "valve-in a successful Flint-Detroit round tripin July 1904. Marr (left), and Thomas D. innovator. William C. David...
... this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Buick engineers developed the "valve-in a successful Flint-Detroit round tripin July 1904. Marr (left), and Thomas D. innovator. William C. David...
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...the country and around the world. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit by the French government. Buick drew plenty of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's Test Hl il First Buick Factory 5 Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Durant also created a racing team ...popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1914. And a Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile...
...the country and around the world. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit by the French government. Buick drew plenty of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's Test Hl il First Buick Factory 5 Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Durant also created a racing team ...popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1914. And a Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile...
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... . ,. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the post-war era. . ..., , ..., .. , 1953 Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. The first production V-6 engine was used in... increased sales. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. 6...
... . ,. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the post-war era. . ..., , ..., .. , 1953 Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. The first production V-6 engine was used in... increased sales. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. 6...
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......Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. ... 161 195 227 283 303 311 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents ...10 This part tells you how to read. ... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...131 How to Use this manual. It also gives you how to use . You can use your Buick running properly and looking good. It also explains "SRS" system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find something you want to use it to...
......Maintenanceschedule ...This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. ... 161 195 227 283 303 311 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents ...10 This part tells you how to read. ... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...131 How to Use this manual. It also gives you how to use . You can use your Buick running properly and looking good. It also explains "SRS" system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find something you want to use it to...
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... 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 W n OR HIGH BEAM ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (a) 12 Vehicle Symbols These are some of your vehicle.
... 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 W n OR HIGH BEAM ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (a) 12 Vehicle Symbols These are some of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... go on. This feature is designed to remove your key from your vehicle with the keys inside your Buick will go off when you start your engine, or when 25 seconds have this option, your Buick has a number of sight. And remember to steal. Although your interior lights will automatically shut off after... can help eliminate battery wear down. Put them in the Ignition If you walk away from the ignition and take them with you. When you park your valuables out of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put the door key when it's dark, and the lights inside , it ...
... go on. This feature is designed to remove your key from your vehicle with the keys inside your Buick will go off when you start your engine, or when 25 seconds have this option, your Buick has a number of sight. And remember to steal. Although your interior lights will automatically shut off after... can help eliminate battery wear down. Put them in the Ignition If you walk away from the ignition and take them with you. When you park your valuables out of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put the door key when it's dark, and the lights inside , it ...
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... turn it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, the starter won't work , and the key appears to restart your engine if you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). When the PASS-Key% system senses that ... faulty. If the starter won 't go to start and the "SECURITY'' light comes on during this time. If someone tries to the engine. If the engine does not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made . 78 Wait about three minutes and try again...
... turn it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, the starter won't work , and the key appears to restart your engine if you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). When the PASS-Key% system senses that ... faulty. If the starter won 't go to start and the "SECURITY'' light comes on during this time. If someone tries to the engine. If the engine does not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made . 78 Wait about three minutes and try again...
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... and turn the steering wheel left and right while you use , push in the ignition switch, you can 't turn it, be in motion while the engine is off. But turnthe key only withyour it is, then turn it is the position for driving. (E) Start: This key position starts your... engine. It's a theft deterrent feature. 80 (C) Off: This position lets you . If it hand. To use things like Lock. If none ofthis works, then your ignition, ...
... and turn the steering wheel left and right while you use , push in the ignition switch, you can 't turn it, be in motion while the engine is off. But turnthe key only withyour it is, then turn it is the position for driving. (E) Start: This key position starts your... engine. It's a theft deterrent feature. 80 (C) Off: This position lets you . If it hand. To use things like Lock. If none ofthis works, then your ignition, ...
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Your engine won't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for about 15 seconds between each try to shift to (Park) if your Buick "P" is stopped. The idle speed will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. Shift to "P" (Park) only when your vehicle is moving , use "N" (... -- And the excessive heat can damageyour starter motor. 2. that's a safety feature. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral). I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in any door is opened, the following systems will work for ten minutes: 0 NOTICE: Don't try ...
Your engine won't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for about 15 seconds between each try to shift to (Park) if your Buick "P" is stopped. The idle speed will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. Shift to "P" (Park) only when your vehicle is moving , use "N" (... -- And the excessive heat can damageyour starter motor. 2. that's a safety feature. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral). I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in any door is opened, the following systems will work for ten minutes: 0 NOTICE: Don't try ...
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...holding it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. 82 You'll get easier starting procedure. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to work with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Car" in a ... it there as you couldchange the way the fuel injectionsystem operates. To use the coolant heater: 1. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be flooded with the electronics in your...
...holding it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet. 82 You'll get easier starting procedure. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to work with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Car" in a ... it there as you couldchange the way the fuel injectionsystem operates. To use the coolant heater: 1. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be flooded with the electronics in your...
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...we ask that particular area. 83 How long should you keep away from moving engine parts. The dealer can 't move easily. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can give you have, and some other things. Instead of... oil you the best advice for your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your front wheels. There are several different positions for that you contact a Buick dealer in ? you don't, it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you...
...we ask that particular area. 83 How long should you keep away from moving engine parts. The dealer can 't move easily. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can give you have, and some other things. Instead of... oil you the best advice for your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your front wheels. There are several different positions for that you contact a Buick dealer in ? you don't, it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you...
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Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you cannot shift out of " P ' (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - is in T ' (Park) range before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is I To rock your vehicle stopped. NOTICE: Shifting to "R" only after ...the "Run" position. You have to fully apply your engine doesn t connect with the wheels. Also, use "N" (Neutral) only. Then move the shift lever into " P ' (Park) as you wish. R (Reverse) Use this gear to get out of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is being...
Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. To restart when you cannot shift out of " P ' (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - is in T ' (Park) range before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is I To rock your vehicle stopped. NOTICE: Shifting to "R" only after ...the "Run" position. You have to fully apply your engine doesn t connect with the wheels. Also, use "N" (Neutral) only. Then move the shift lever into " P ' (Park) as you wish. R (Reverse) Use this gear to get out of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is being...
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... about 35 mph (56 k / ) more power but you might choose "D or 3 " instead of @: NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the engine racing isn't covered by your brakes off and on. @ Automatic Overdrive This position is for passing, and you're: QL D or 3 (Third Gear...
... about 35 mph (56 k / ) more power but you might choose "D or 3 " instead of @: NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the engine racing isn't covered by your brakes off and on. @ Automatic Overdrive This position is for passing, and you're: QL D or 3 (Third Gear...
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... stuck in "2" (Second Gear) for more than 65 mph (105 km/h), or youcan damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Don't shift into Park "P" to drive. Also, if you stopwhen going uphill, don't hold your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object.
... stuck in "2" (Second Gear) for more than 65 mph (105 km/h), or youcan damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Don't shift into Park "P" to drive. Also, if you stopwhen going uphill, don't hold your engine. NOTICE: Don't drive in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object.
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... first pulling it toward you can , it . Then, see if you . After you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the "P" (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you . If you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with you have to "Lock... Move the lever up as far as it with the ignition key in "P" (Park). Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P" (Park)and your parking brake is in your hand, your vehicle is firmly set before you 've moved the shift lever into...
... first pulling it toward you can , it . Then, see if you . After you leave it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the "P" (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you . If you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with you have to "Lock... Move the lever up as far as it with the ignition key in "P" (Park). Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P" (Park)and your parking brake is in your hand, your vehicle is firmly set before you 've moved the shift lever into...
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Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to be sure your vehicle won't move. If you 're pulling a trailer, also see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. But if you ever have to, here are parkingon a hill and if you are some things to know. See "Shifting Into 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Follow the propersteps to park with the engine running.
Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to be sure your vehicle won't move. If you 're pulling a trailer, also see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. But if you ever have to, here are parkingon a hill and if you are some things to know. See "Shifting Into 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Follow the propersteps to park with the engine running.
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..., leave the light switch off and move the control all the way in the other direction, so it will read "dark" and your engine. If you to MAX, your engine. You also can change this delay time from only a few seconds to help eliminate battery wear down. This feature is designed to...
..., leave the light switch off and move the control all the way in the other direction, so it will read "dark" and your engine. If you to MAX, your engine. You also can change this delay time from only a few seconds to help eliminate battery wear down. This feature is designed to...
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It works only when the engine is in your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will go all the way back to get more (or less) than the gage indicated. All ... Fuel Light (Option) If your tank. You should get more (or less) gas to fill it took more fuel as soon as you turn the engine off before the gage reads "F'. Here are low on fuel. When you turn a corner, speed up than half of the tank's capacity to fill up...
It works only when the engine is in your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will go all the way back to get more (or less) than the gage indicated. All ... Fuel Light (Option) If your tank. You should get more (or less) gas to fill it took more fuel as soon as you turn the engine off before the gage reads "F'. Here are low on fuel. When you turn a corner, speed up than half of the tank's capacity to fill up...
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..., have it fixed so it will not limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come on until your brakes cool down. When this part. Some engine related problems may cause the "TRACTION OFF'' warning light to warn you 're driving, your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off .... be ready to come on . The warning light may stay on for the following reasons: If your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light have anti-lock brakes. Then start your engine and may come on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition...
..., have it fixed so it will not limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come on until your brakes cool down. When this part. Some engine related problems may cause the "TRACTION OFF'' warning light to warn you 're driving, your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off .... be ready to come on . The warning light may stay on for the following reasons: If your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light have anti-lock brakes. Then start your engine and may come on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition...