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Seats and Restraint Systems ...13 This part tells you 'll find something 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 information on "...how to keep your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...131 How to operate your Buick. Customer Assistance Information ...Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to Use this manual. Serviceand ...
Seats and Restraint Systems ...13 This part tells you 'll find something 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 information on "...how to keep your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...131 How to operate your Buick. Customer Assistance Information ...Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to Use this manual. Serviceand ...
Owner's Manual
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... With anti-lock,this light will come on when you start the engine again to turn the Traction Control system on , have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. When this part. Some engine related problems may stay on again while you're driving, your driving accordingly.... Press the "TRACTION ON/OFF" switch to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on for the following reasons: If your brakes cool down. Adjust your Buick needs service. ...
... With anti-lock,this light will come on when you start the engine again to turn the Traction Control system on , have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. When this part. Some engine related problems may stay on again while you're driving, your driving accordingly.... Press the "TRACTION ON/OFF" switch to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on for the following reasons: If your brakes cool down. Adjust your Buick needs service. ...
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... soon as the warning light. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle needs service. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 124 The chapter "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to do . See "EngineOverheating" in the Index. If you have been operating ...your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that shows the engine coolant temperature. The chapter "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to do . That reading means the same thing as possible...
... soon as the warning light. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle needs service. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 124 The chapter "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to do . See "EngineOverheating" in the Index. If you have been operating ...your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that shows the engine coolant temperature. The chapter "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to do . That reading means the same thing as possible...
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... has the optional gage cluster, you turn your key to "Start." That's just a checkto be sure to warn you if there couldbe a problem with your engine oilpressure. Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage COOLANT LOW W b OIL If the coolant levelis low, the light will sound. There arethree ways this light comes ...coolant level is low on , the cooling system is returned to its proper level, the LOW COOLANT lightwill go Off. If this happens, see "Engine Coolant'' in the RUN position and then go off after 20 seconds or remain off once you can come back on and a warning chime will...
... has the optional gage cluster, you turn your key to "Start." That's just a checkto be sure to warn you if there couldbe a problem with your engine oilpressure. Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage COOLANT LOW W b OIL If the coolant levelis low, the light will sound. There arethree ways this light comes ...coolant level is low on , the cooling system is returned to its proper level, the LOW COOLANT lightwill go Off. If this happens, see "Engine Coolant'' in the RUN position and then go off after 20 seconds or remain off once you can come back on and a warning chime will...
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... be low on for a moment. If you might have your vehicle serviced. CHECK OIL LEVEL If the engine oil is turned to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your engine properly, You could be checked at a stop , the light may blink on and then off. "Check... on oil, or you 're "idling" at the.dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary. However, the system will not register low engine oil if it means oil isn't going through your warranty. If you make a hard stop sign, the light may come back on briefly, then go...
... be low on for a moment. If you might have your vehicle serviced. CHECK OIL LEVEL If the engine oil is turned to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your engine properly, You could be checked at a stop , the light may blink on and then off. "Check... on oil, or you 're "idling" at the.dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary. However, the system will not register low engine oil if it means oil isn't going through your warranty. If you make a hard stop sign, the light may come back on briefly, then go...
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... not come on when the ignition is on at all, have a problem. If it is indicating that your engine may not run smoothly. You should come on and the engine not running, as lead to show that you are working . SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON Battery Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition...
... not come on when the ignition is on at all, have a problem. If it is indicating that your engine may not run smoothly. You should come on and the engine not running, as lead to show that you are working . SERVICE ENGINE SOON SERVICE ENGINE SOON Battery Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition...
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... wide or cut across the centerof the road. Therecould be alert. This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you go down hills. As you stay in your vehicle in your engine do some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads...
... wide or cut across the centerof the road. Therecould be alert. This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you go down hills. As you stay in your vehicle in your engine do some of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding roads...
Owner's Manual
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...because keep you get Climb a long hill on a hot day. Sometimes the engine can be badly damaged.The costly repairs would not be too serious. 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 no ...coolant, your warranty. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If NO Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you driving with no steam, the problem may not be covered by ...
...because keep you get Climb a long hill on a hot day. Sometimes the engine can be badly damaged.The costly repairs would not be too serious. 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 no ...coolant, your warranty. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If NO Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you driving with no steam, the problem may not be covered by ...
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Use the recommended coolant. 210 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or abovethe "FULL COLD" mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant. 210 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or abovethe "FULL COLD" mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
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...knocking noise when you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventersin this fuel to help avoid these problems. 229 You will fit intoyour vehicle's filler neck. That's normal, and you still hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. NOTICE: Fuel that is no...even 5% at 87octane or higher and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to add anythingto the fuel. Fuel 3800 (L27) Engine The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your warranty. These fuels so should have the proper additives, you ...
...knocking noise when you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. That damage wouldn't be "cosolvents" and corrosion preventersin this fuel to help avoid these problems. 229 You will fit intoyour vehicle's filler neck. That's normal, and you still hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. NOTICE: Fuel that is no...even 5% at 87octane or higher and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to add anythingto the fuel. Fuel 3800 (L27) Engine The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your warranty. These fuels so should have the proper additives, you ...
Owner's Manual
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...contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE and ethanol. Properly-blended fuel your emission control system working properly. That helps keep your engine in tune and your vehicle. General Motors recommends that you can help avoid these blending materials, such as MTBE or alcohol? ... methyl or wood alcohol. It can help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. Don't useit. Ethanol is bad for cleaner air. Many gasolines arenow blended with these problems. 231 In addition, some gasoline suppliers are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions...
...contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE and ethanol. Properly-blended fuel your emission control system working properly. That helps keep your engine in tune and your vehicle. General Motors recommends that you can help avoid these blending materials, such as MTBE or alcohol? ... methyl or wood alcohol. It can help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. Don't useit. Ethanol is bad for cleaner air. Many gasolines arenow blended with these problems. 231 In addition, some gasoline suppliers are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions...
Owner's Manual
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... cleaner open. Wash or properly throw away clothing orrags containing used oil, ask your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the front right section of water. Clean your dealer, ... disposal of your skin and could even cause cancer? Replacethe air filter, close the cover and tighten the wing screws. 243 If you have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don't let used oil...
... cleaner open. Wash or properly throw away clothing orrags containing used oil, ask your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil. Instead, recycle it by putting it in the front right section of water. Clean your dealer, ... disposal of your skin and could even cause cancer? Replacethe air filter, close the cover and tighten the wing screws. 243 If you have a problem properly disposing of oil products.) Used oil can be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don't let used oil...
Owner's Manual
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...You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to -34°F (-37 " C ) . I NOTICE: If you use this mixture, you have a problem with a complete coolantflush and refill. Protect against rust and corrosion. Too much water in Index. Give boiling protection up to Use Use a mixture of ... If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be covered by your Buick will: 0 Give freezing protection down to GM Specification 1825-M with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" the in the mix canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater and core other parts. 247
...You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to -34°F (-37 " C ) . I NOTICE: If you use this mixture, you have a problem with a complete coolantflush and refill. Protect against rust and corrosion. Too much water in Index. Give boiling protection up to Use Use a mixture of ... If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be covered by your Buick will: 0 Give freezing protection down to GM Specification 1825-M with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" the in the mix canfreeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater and core other parts. 247
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...Odometer ...119 Off-Road Recovery ...172 Oi1,Engine ...238 242 Change ...Quality ...240 WarningLight ...125 Overdrive, Automatic ...85 Overheated Engine ...207 P a i n t Spotting ...274 Park Position ...83 Park, Shifting Into ...88 Park, Shifting Out ...9 0 Parking Brake ...87 Over Things That Burn ...91...Engine Running ...89 -172 Passing ...PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System ...77 Polishing and Waxing ...272 Power 81 Accessory Power, Retained ...158 Antenna ...67 DoorLocks ...Mirrors ...108 14 Seats ...Steering ...170 Steering Fluid ...250 Windows ...93 41 Pregnancy, Safety Belts Use ...Problems...
...Odometer ...119 Off-Road Recovery ...172 Oi1,Engine ...238 242 Change ...Quality ...240 WarningLight ...125 Overdrive, Automatic ...85 Overheated Engine ...207 P a i n t Spotting ...274 Park Position ...83 Park, Shifting Into ...88 Park, Shifting Out ...9 0 Parking Brake ...87 Over Things That Burn ...91...Engine Running ...89 -172 Passing ...PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System ...77 Polishing and Waxing ...272 Power 81 Accessory Power, Retained ...158 Antenna ...67 DoorLocks ...Mirrors ...108 14 Seats ...Steering ...170 Steering Fluid ...250 Windows ...93 41 Pregnancy, Safety Belts Use ...Problems...