Owner's Manual
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... climb hills and run through mud like no other car. Curtice created popular new models including-theSpecial andthe Roadmaster. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraftengines as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successful thatone Buick ambulance was visible not only on Buick's TestHill I Model 21 Touring Car on the race track, but in endurance tests across...
... climb hills and run through mud like no other car. Curtice created popular new models including-theSpecial andthe Roadmaster. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraftengines as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successful thatone Buick ambulance was visible not only on Buick's TestHill I Model 21 Touring Car on the race track, but in endurance tests across...
Owner's Manual
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torque automatic era. The first production V-6 engine was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. post-war transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in increased The converter sales. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the I949 Roadmaster 1953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick $pecial, the "Car of the Year". AndBuick'sfamousverticalpillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more...
torque automatic era. The first production V-6 engine was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. post-war transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in increased The converter sales. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the I949 Roadmaster 1953 Skylark Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick $pecial, the "Car of the Year". AndBuick'sfamousverticalpillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more...
Owner's Manual
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I Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. .Put someone on it. 23
I Take the simplest "car." Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. .Put someone on it. 23
Owner's Manual
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... air bag should have inflated cannot based solely on the vehicle design and may be considerably higherif the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which vehicle damage is only one of the two air only bags in a crash severe enough to make an air just bag inflate. /.:. .i ..., one indication. is located in the instrument panel on impact. The right-front passenger's air bag is rare, but This can happen in your Roadmaster will deploy. The air bag is above the designed In any particular crash, the determinationwhether the of which will move deform, the threshold level for...
... air bag should have inflated cannot based solely on the vehicle design and may be considerably higherif the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which vehicle damage is only one of the two air only bags in a crash severe enough to make an air just bag inflate. /.:. .i ..., one indication. is located in the instrument panel on impact. The right-front passenger's air bag is rare, but This can happen in your Roadmaster will deploy. The air bag is above the designed In any particular crash, the determinationwhether the of which will move deform, the threshold level for...
Owner's Manual
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If your Buick has this option, you can and unlock lock your doors or unlock your vehicle. frequency subject to the right (clpckwise) unlock. To close and lock, ... and unl.o.ck this position. The key to cannot be removed in on the inside panel the rear left , back to left at of the car. Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) Turn the key to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Wagon Locked Storage Compartment This compartment is on the door...
If your Buick has this option, you can and unlock lock your doors or unlock your vehicle. frequency subject to the right (clpckwise) unlock. To close and lock, ... and unl.o.ck this position. The key to cannot be removed in on the inside panel the rear left , back to left at of the car. Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) Turn the key to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Wagon Locked Storage Compartment This compartment is on the door...
Owner's Manual
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... inside . If you want to the older children know how these locks: To The rear doorsof your car from the inside and open the door from the outside . Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is equipped with rear door security, locks that help prevent passengers from opening the doors rear of these...
... inside . If you want to the older children know how these locks: To The rear doorsof your car from the inside and open the door from the outside . Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick is equipped with rear door security, locks that help prevent passengers from opening the doors rear of these...
Owner's Manual
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...: This key position starts your key seemsstuck in "Loclc" and you 're already moving, use things like "Lock." Use "Off' if you must have your car in the key and it toward you turn left the key hard.But turn the keyonly with your ignition will remain locked, as it is...
...: This key position starts your key seemsstuck in "Loclc" and you 're already moving, use things like "Lock." Use "Off' if you must have your car in the key and it toward you turn left the key hard.But turn the keyonly with your ignition will remain locked, as it is...
Owner's Manual
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NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid drainingyour battery: When starting yourengine in engine starts, letgo of the key. Wait about three seconds.If the car starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it there. NOTICE: Holding your keyin "Start" for about 15 seconds ...time cause your engine has runfor a while. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. 79 If you do, you hold the key in as your Buick is if moving. If your engine still won't start your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition keyto "Start." When the engine starts, letgo...
NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid drainingyour battery: When starting yourengine in engine starts, letgo of the key. Wait about three seconds.If the car starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it there. NOTICE: Holding your keyin "Start" for about 15 seconds ...time cause your engine has runfor a while. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine. 79 If you do, you hold the key in as your Buick is if moving. If your engine still won't start your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition keyto "Start." When the engine starts, letgo...
Owner's Manual
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... water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can help. See "Towing Your Car" in a minimum be of to four hours prior starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant warmer should plugged in the...
... water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you can help. See "Towing Your Car" in a minimum be of to four hours prior starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant warmer should plugged in the...
Owner's Manual
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... back on the armrest. You also have a lockout switch. Wagon Rear Vent Windows In th& rear there is a area, vent windowon each side of the car. Power Windows from lowering, push the switch forward.To raise the windo$, push the switch forward. PushLOCK disable the power window switches.
... back on the armrest. You also have a lockout switch. Wagon Rear Vent Windows In th& rear there is a area, vent windowon each side of the car. Power Windows from lowering, push the switch forward.To raise the windo$, push the switch forward. PushLOCK disable the power window switches.
Owner's Manual
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... opened, several lights go on switch locatedon the rearviewmirror. 105 Front seat reading lights are turned by rotating theINT light switch to enter andleave the car. Then start the vehicle.
... opened, several lights go on switch locatedon the rearviewmirror. 105 Front seat reading lights are turned by rotating theINT light switch to enter andleave the car. Then start the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... allows you adjust the to mirror to turn them on each light to avoid glare from the lights behind you can see clearly behind your car. I . Delayed Illuminated Entry When you open the door, the interior lights will go on . 40 106
... allows you adjust the to mirror to turn them on each light to avoid glare from the lights behind you can see clearly behind your car. I . Delayed Illuminated Entry When you open the door, the interior lights will go on . 40 106
Owner's Manual
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...the mirror. Cleaning Photocells Use a cottonswab and glass cleaner to Press turn off. Time Delay The mirror delays before changing from behind your car. Front Reading Lights There are two reading lights located on automatic. Automatic Mirror (Option) Automatidoff Switch There is an automatic and an ...mirror work. 107 The reverse mode is the night mode,it reflects only part of mirror as ,you . Reverse Gear Day Mode Your Buick mayhave an automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts.for day or night operation. you a bright imagein the mirroras you .It detects ...
...the mirror. Cleaning Photocells Use a cottonswab and glass cleaner to Press turn off. Time Delay The mirror delays before changing from behind your car. Front Reading Lights There are two reading lights located on automatic. Automatic Mirror (Option) Automatidoff Switch There is an automatic and an ...mirror work. 107 The reverse mode is the night mode,it reflects only part of mirror as ,you . Reverse Gear Day Mode Your Buick mayhave an automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts.for day or night operation. you a bright imagein the mirroras you .It detects ...
Owner's Manual
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) The left outside mirror is heated when you can just see the sideof your car and the area behind your Buick has optional power mirrors, the mirror control is opened. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) The lighted visor vanity mirror lights when ...the up mirror cover is located on the driver's door. Power (Option) If your car. is from the driver's seat. Convex ...
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) The left outside mirror is heated when you can just see the sideof your car and the area behind your Buick has optional power mirrors, the mirror control is opened. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) The lighted visor vanity mirror lights when ...the up mirror cover is located on the driver's door. Power (Option) If your car. is from the driver's seat. Convex ...
Owner's Manual
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You'll see it . 110 help keep them in the trunk as far forward as you can. Store them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Keep the rear load floor flat when youme . . : the net. Convenience Net (Sedan) Your car has a convenience net. of Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the It can net. You can unhook the so that it will lie flat when net you're not using it just inside the back wall the trunk. The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. as you can.
You'll see it . 110 help keep them in the trunk as far forward as you can. Store them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Keep the rear load floor flat when youme . . : the net. Convenience Net (Sedan) Your car has a convenience net. of Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the It can net. You can unhook the so that it will lie flat when net you're not using it just inside the back wall the trunk. The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. as you can.
Owner's Manual
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w Ty ; % Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option) The security coveris used to coverthe rear area when you items want hidden from sight.
w Ty ; % Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option) The security coveris used to coverthe rear area when you items want hidden from sight.
Owner's Manual
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Assist Handles The Instrument Panel:Y0u.r Enformation System A folding handle over each door can used to get in be and out of your car is designed to you 'll need to economically. 116 Your instrument panel is you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know drive safely and to know at a let running. You'll know how fast glance how your vehicle.
Assist Handles The Instrument Panel:Y0u.r Enformation System A folding handle over each door can used to get in be and out of your car is designed to you 'll need to economically. 116 Your instrument panel is you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know drive safely and to know at a let running. You'll know how fast glance how your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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.... Warning lights and gages can signal that may miles have a to new odometer installed. Your Buick has a "tamper-resistant odometer." If you can tell you you how may be accurate. ' You may 'wonder what happens if a car has have driven since you last set at zero, and label on your speed in...
.... Warning lights and gages can signal that may miles have a to new odometer installed. Your Buick has a "tamper-resistant odometer." If you can tell you you how may be accurate. ' You may 'wonder what happens if a car has have driven since you last set at zero, and label on your speed in...
Owner's Manual
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... to reset the system. it stays on after If your parking brake is also you don't have If the vehicle towedfor service. (See "Towing Your Car" in this light will come on when you set your parking brake, and it will also come on , have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem... with your Buick needs service. light doesn't come on for several seconds. the lightis.still on , have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn...
... to reset the system. it stays on after If your parking brake is also you don't have If the vehicle towedfor service. (See "Towing Your Car" in this light will come on when you set your parking brake, and it will also come on , have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem... with your Buick needs service. light doesn't come on for several seconds. the lightis.still on , have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isn...
Owner's Manual
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The manual system will recirculate the for maximum air RECIRC is moving, you can get outside to flow through your Buick when the car moving. air conditioning performance when Air Outlets 128 , . the fan speed,. Fresh air from outside air once the vehicle interior has cooled... system will return to circulating outside your vehicle flows through by air selecting anyair choice (exceptthe rear window HI defogger) and. Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how make your air system work to for maximum air conditioning performanceif the inside the air vehicle...
The manual system will recirculate the for maximum air RECIRC is moving, you can get outside to flow through your Buick when the car moving. air conditioning performance when Air Outlets 128 , . the fan speed,. Fresh air from outside air once the vehicle interior has cooled... system will return to circulating outside your vehicle flows through by air selecting anyair choice (exceptthe rear window HI defogger) and. Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how make your air system work to for maximum air conditioning performanceif the inside the air vehicle...