Owner's Manual
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... tripin July 1904. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. innovator. William C. That was the year the to automobiles. Buick engineers developed the "valve-in promoting Buicks across the country using his engineer, apparently built the first autoto be called it was instrumental in -head" engine, a light, powerful reliable and engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive...
... tripin July 1904. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. innovator. William C. That was the year the to automobiles. Buick engineers developed the "valve-in promoting Buicks across the country using his engineer, apparently built the first autoto be called it was instrumental in -head" engine, a light, powerful reliable and engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 For example, these symbols are 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 other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle...
... 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 For example, these symbols are 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 other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Ignition If you walk away from the ignition and take them in the Index.) If you have this option, your interior lights will automatically shut off when you start your engine, or when 25 seconds have the Remote Keyless Entry System option, it impossible to keep your vehicle. If you have passed... this option, when you push the door handle button, a light around the door lock will come on for joy riders or professional thieves -- You'll be locked, and so will your vehicle with you to lock the doors. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding...
...Ignition If you walk away from the ignition and take them in the Index.) If you have this option, your interior lights will automatically shut off when you start your engine, or when 25 seconds have the Remote Keyless Entry System option, it impossible to keep your vehicle. If you have passed... this option, when you push the door handle button, a light around the door lock will come on for joy riders or professional thieves -- You'll be locked, and so will your vehicle with you to lock the doors. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding...
Owner's Manual
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... work, and the key appears to be serviced by the PASS-Key% system. The security light may also want to start . Wait about three minutes and try again. If the starter still won 't go to the engine. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" ... work with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the enginemay not start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. The ignition key must be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try...
... work, and the key appears to be serviced by the PASS-Key% system. The security light may also want to start . Wait about three minutes and try again. If the starter still won 't go to the engine. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@IIignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" ... work with different resistor pellets in the ignition or the enginemay not start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. The ignition key must be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically shut off after you turn off by sliding the panel lights lever to MAX, your engine. Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel turns your engine. Time Out Feature The interior lights will come on and off your lights on . It is on top of the instrument panel, on by sensing how dark it easy for...
... automatically shut off after you turn off by sliding the panel lights lever to MAX, your engine. Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel turns your engine. Time Out Feature The interior lights will come on and off your lights on . It is on top of the instrument panel, on by sensing how dark it easy for...
Owner's Manual
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It works only when the engine is in your tank. You need to get more fuel right away. Fuel Gage 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off , the gage doesn't go all the way back to "E". 0 0 0 Low Fuel Light (Option) If your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will..., speed up than the gage indicated. The gage moves a little when you still have indicated 1/2 full, but it . When the indicator nears "E," you turn the engine off before the gage reads "F'. It takes more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity to fill it took more (or less) gas to...
It works only when the engine is in your tank. You need to get more fuel right away. Fuel Gage 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off , the gage doesn't go all the way back to "E". 0 0 0 Low Fuel Light (Option) If your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will..., speed up than the gage indicated. The gage moves a little when you still have indicated 1/2 full, but it . When the indicator nears "E," you turn the engine off before the gage reads "F'. It takes more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity to fill it took more (or less) gas to...
Owner's Manual
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...fixed so it will be ready to warn you start the engine again to turn the ignition off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light is a problem. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. If... come on when you if there is on, the system will come on until your Buick needs service. Then start your engine and may come on for several seconds. The warning light may stay on for the following reasons: If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off . ANT' ...
...fixed so it will be ready to warn you start the engine again to turn the ignition off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light is a problem. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you don't have anti-lock brakes. If... come on when you if there is on, the system will come on until your Buick needs service. Then start your engine and may come on for several seconds. The warning light may stay on for the following reasons: If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off . ANT' ...
Owner's Manual
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..., your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the "TRACTION OFF" warning light comes on and stays on the Road," in this manual explains what to do . Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light TEMP This light tells you should pull off the road, stop your...
..., your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the "TRACTION OFF" warning light comes on and stays on the Road," in this manual explains what to do . Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light TEMP This light tells you should pull off the road, stop your...
Owner's Manual
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...after 20 seconds or remain off once you if there couldbe a problem with your key to warn you if something goeswrong. 125 This light tells you turn your engine oilpressure. After the coolant level is returned to have it fixed so it will sound. 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 back on and a warning chime will come on briefly, which is low on coolant. There ...
...after 20 seconds or remain off once you if there couldbe a problem with your key to warn you if something goeswrong. 125 This light tells you turn your engine oilpressure. After the coolant level is returned to have it fixed so it will sound. 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 back on and a warning chime will come on briefly, which is low on coolant. There ...
Owner's Manual
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...-25 seconds, and then come on for 20-40 seconds. CHECK OIL LEVEL If the engine oil is more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off . "Check Oil Level" Light (Option) The "Check Oil Level" light is lit for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is not... a moment. However, the system will not register low engine oil if it means oil isn't going through your engine properly, You could be checked at a stop , the light may blink on , have some other oil problem. If the "Check Oil Level" light comes back on, the engine oil should be low on oil, or you...
...-25 seconds, and then come on for 20-40 seconds. CHECK OIL LEVEL If the engine oil is more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off . "Check Oil Level" Light (Option) The "Check Oil Level" light is lit for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is not... a moment. However, the system will not register low engine oil if it means oil isn't going through your engine properly, You could be checked at a stop , the light may blink on , have some other oil problem. If the "Check Oil Level" light comes back on, the engine oil should be low on oil, or you...
Owner's Manual
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... or less for atleast 5 seconds but not more than60 seconds. 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. This indicates that . It does this data to lit again for#the... speed. It will cause the "Change Oil Soon" light to determine how much oil has degraded. When to the turned 4 times and then go off. for harsh conditions. "Change Oil Soon" Light (Option) This light isactivated by the engine oil life monitor system. is to changeyour oil depends...
... or less for atleast 5 seconds but not more than60 seconds. 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. This indicates that . It does this data to lit again for#the... speed. It will cause the "Change Oil Soon" light to determine how much oil has degraded. When to the turned 4 times and then go off. for harsh conditions. "Change Oil Soon" Light (Option) This light isactivated by the engine oil life monitor system. is to changeyour oil depends...
Owner's Manual
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... your alternator and battery charging systems are working . If the light stays on, you need SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON Battery Light A computer monitors operation of your warranty. n VOLTS When you turn the key to RUN, this light on, after a while the emission controls won't work as well...fuel economy won't be as good and your vehicle in for service soon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light will come on briefly, to show you it fixed right away. This could as lead to costly repairs...
... your alternator and battery charging systems are working . If the light stays on, you need SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON Battery Light A computer monitors operation of your warranty. n VOLTS When you turn the key to RUN, this light on, after a while the emission controls won't work as well...fuel economy won't be as good and your vehicle in for service soon. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light will come on briefly, to show you it fixed right away. This could as lead to costly repairs...
Owner's Manual
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... it 's ready to be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Are all inflated to avoid a major storm system? Lights: Are they in advance. Tires: They are some things you can easily drive in. 0 0 Is your...to leave the freeway, move to help if you 'll find experienced and able service expertsin Buick dealerships all across North America. If you actually are. If you miss your exit do not... maintained, it . 181 Are the lenses clean? Here are vitally important to the next exit. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you have it done before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the ...
... it 's ready to be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Are all inflated to avoid a major storm system? Lights: Are they in advance. Tires: They are some things you can easily drive in. 0 0 Is your...to leave the freeway, move to help if you 'll find experienced and able service expertsin Buick dealerships all across North America. If you actually are. If you miss your exit do not... maintained, it . 181 Are the lenses clean? Here are vitally important to the next exit. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you have it done before a trip: 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the ...
Owner's Manual
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...When you tow a trailer, your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. Parking on a hill, here's how to reduce the possibility of engine andtransaxle overheating. But if you ever have trailer lights plugged in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. ...downgrade.If you signal a turn , change . Apply your vehicle lights is out. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug trailer lights into "P" (Park) yet. 2. Once you disconnect the trailer lights, the bulb warning lights again can be injured, and both your signal when they would...
...When you tow a trailer, your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. Parking on a hill, here's how to reduce the possibility of engine andtransaxle overheating. But if you ever have trailer lights plugged in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. ...downgrade.If you signal a turn , change . Apply your vehicle lights is out. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug trailer lights into "P" (Park) yet. 2. Once you disconnect the trailer lights, the bulb warning lights again can be injured, and both your signal when they would...
Owner's Manual
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... would not be too serious. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If NO Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you have the optional if gage cluster,a coolant temperature gage. Engine Overheating You will also find a warning light about hot engine onyour a Buick instrument panel and you get the overheat warning see or hear but...
... would not be too serious. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If NO Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you have the optional if gage cluster,a coolant temperature gage. Engine Overheating You will also find a warning light about hot engine onyour a Buick instrument panel and you get the overheat warning see or hear but...
Owner's Manual
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...and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the Supercharger is pumping is designed to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. Since the Supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory ...Schedule'' in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. The Supercharger is a device which is routed through a bypass. A. 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. The powertrain control module (PCM), works with fuel, creates increased engine power. All of these controls, ...
...and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the Supercharger is pumping is designed to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. Since the Supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory ...Schedule'' in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. The Supercharger is a device which is routed through a bypass. A. 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. The powertrain control module (PCM), works with fuel, creates increased engine power. All of these controls, ...
Owner's Manual
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Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you need to check your engine oil level regularly; The oil level is correct when it . What Kindof Oil to Use: See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in .). 6. Remove the wiring harness... the inspection hole. You should let your dealer or aqualified service center perform this is cold. Engine Oil If the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you should check your engine oil level right away. When to 10 Nom (88 lb. in the Index. CHECK OIL ...
Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you need to check your engine oil level regularly; The oil level is correct when it . What Kindof Oil to Use: See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in .). 6. Remove the wiring harness... the inspection hole. You should let your dealer or aqualified service center perform this is cold. Engine Oil If the "CHECK OIL LEVEL" light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you should check your engine oil level right away. When to 10 Nom (88 lb. in the Index. CHECK OIL ...
Owner's Manual
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If the optional "Change Oil Soon" light comes onyou will need to change your oil. The engine is at every other oil change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- When to park outside and most of the time (as 2,000 miles or less from the last time the oil... Don't add anything to advise if you think something should be a big help if you have to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true, change after every oil change. Your Buick dealer is true for your vehicle, then you need to -door delivery, or in the Index.) Always...
If the optional "Change Oil Soon" light comes onyou will need to change your oil. The engine is at every other oil change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- When to park outside and most of the time (as 2,000 miles or less from the last time the oil... Don't add anything to advise if you think something should be a big help if you have to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true, change after every oil change. Your Buick dealer is true for your vehicle, then you need to -door delivery, or in the Index.) Always...
Owner's Manual
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..., heater and core other parts. 247 You can also use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be covered by your Buick will: 0 Give freezing protection down to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that... meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. Help keep the proper engine temperature, Let the warning lights work as they should. 0...
..., heater and core other parts. 247 You can also use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be covered by your Buick will: 0 Give freezing protection down to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that... meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. Help keep the proper engine temperature, Let the warning lights work as they should. 0...
Owner's Manual
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When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at "FULL COLD' or a little higher. To Add Coolant The coolant recovery tank 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 theleft of the engine compartment. To Check Coolant When your engine is located at the coolant recovery tank.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at "FULL COLD' or a little higher. To Add Coolant The coolant recovery tank 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 theleft of the engine compartment. To Check Coolant When your engine is located at the coolant recovery tank.