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However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the 4 That was the year the company was building gasoline engines by 1899, auto and Marr, his engineer, apparently built the first to in July 1904. of Thomas D. Buick, son founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in be called a Buick 1900. David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to 1903. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Man (left), and L.
However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the 4 That was the year the company was building gasoline engines by 1899, auto and Marr, his engineer, apparently built the first to in July 1904. of Thomas D. Buick, son founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in be called a Buick 1900. David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to 1903. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Man (left), and L.
Owner's Manual
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... car. During World War I First Buick Factory 3 However, new General M%nager, HarlowH. Curtice created popular new models including-theSpecial andthe Roadmaster. And a h i c k was hard hit by de the French government. As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was the first car to travel across... Indianapolis two years beforethe Indy 500 began. Buick's endurance and .reliability were world famous. Buick was awarded the Croix Guewe by the Great Depression. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's TestHill I , Buick built Liberty aircraftengines as well as Red Cross...
... car. During World War I First Buick Factory 3 However, new General M%nager, HarlowH. Curtice created popular new models including-theSpecial andthe Roadmaster. And a h i c k was hard hit by de the French government. As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was the first car to travel across... Indianapolis two years beforethe Indy 500 began. Buick's endurance and .reliability were world famous. Buick was awarded the Croix Guewe by the Great Depression. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's TestHill I , Buick built Liberty aircraftengines as well as Red Cross...
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... The converter sales. In World War II, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. AndBuick'sfamousverticalpillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the Special. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in 1949. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in 1953. A high...
... The converter sales. In World War II, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. AndBuick'sfamousverticalpillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the Special. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in 1949. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in 1953. A high...
Owner's Manual
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... part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. You can use . the This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and... belts properly. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this Manual ...Seats and Restraint Systems ...This part tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. ... Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects"on page 305. Table of ...
... part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc. You can use . the This part tells you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and... belts properly. Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this Manual ...Seats and Restraint Systems ...This part tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. ... Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects"on page 305. Table of ...
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... 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS > "y . ) " a )#t WINDSHIELDw DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT AIR CONDITIONING TRUNK RUEASE POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE /y n e , LIGHTER HIGH BEAM OR =o = $0 ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (@) SPEAKER b ~ 12 A These symbols are ... AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERYCHARGING 'SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR...
... 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS > "y . ) " a )#t WINDSHIELDw DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT AIR CONDITIONING TRUNK RUEASE POWER WINDOW HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE /y n e , LIGHTER HIGH BEAM OR =o = $0 ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE & (@) SPEAKER b ~ 12 A These symbols are ... AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERYCHARGING 'SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR...
Owner's Manual
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... a new key made. Your vehicle is not protected by your vehicle. If the the start , the first If ignition keymay be able to restart your engine if you turn it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about again. But you don't have to wait three minutes before it... during this time. If you accidentally use a key that someone tries to start .This discourages someone fiom randomly trying different keys with the otherkey, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. If you're ever driving and and the PASS KEY light comes on and stays on...
... a new key made. Your vehicle is not protected by your vehicle. If the the start , the first If ignition keymay be able to restart your engine if you turn it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about again. But you don't have to wait three minutes before it... during this time. If you accidentally use a key that someone tries to start .This discourages someone fiom randomly trying different keys with the otherkey, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. If you're ever driving and and the PASS KEY light comes on and stays on...
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for (E) Start: This key position starts your vehicle needs service. Using a tool to "P" (Park) or" N ' (Neutrai). Starting Your Engine Move yours,hiftlever to force it was before just you inserted the key. (B) Lock: Before you use things like "Lock." Use "Off' if you . ...position lets you put the key in, your ignition will be in . Your engine won't startin any other position-- radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position driving. A E With. If none ofthis works, then your engine. turn Your steering wheel will remain locked, as it could break the key ...
for (E) Start: This key position starts your vehicle needs service. Using a tool to "P" (Park) or" N ' (Neutrai). Starting Your Engine Move yours,hiftlever to force it was before just you inserted the key. (B) Lock: Before you use things like "Lock." Use "Off' if you . ...position lets you put the key in, your ignition will be in . Your engine won't startin any other position-- radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position driving. A E With. If none ofthis works, then your engine. turn Your steering wheel will remain locked, as it could break the key ...
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...if you hold the key in engine starts, letgo of the key ...engine has runfor a while. When the and engine starts, let go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your 5.7 Liter LT1 engine...: 1. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to the the floor and holding it could damage the transmission. With your engine... still won't start (or starts but do this : 1. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine...keyto "Start." When the engine starts, letgo of the key. NOTICE:...
...if you hold the key in engine starts, letgo of the key ...engine has runfor a while. When the and engine starts, let go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your 5.7 Liter LT1 engine...: 1. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to the the floor and holding it could damage the transmission. With your engine... still won't start (or starts but do this : 1. This clears the extra gasolinefrom the engine...keyto "Start." When the engine starts, letgo of the key. NOTICE:...
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... deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. If you don't, your vehicle. Engine Coolant Warmer (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather,"F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant warmer can comein through them very slowly..." in a minimum be of to four hours prior starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your enginemight not perform properly. Turn off the engine. 2. Beforeadding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your dealer. To use the ...
... deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. If you don't, your vehicle. Engine Coolant Warmer (Engine Block Heater) (Canada Only) In very cold weather,"F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant warmer can comein through them very slowly..." in a minimum be of to four hours prior starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your enginemight not perform properly. Turn off the engine. 2. Beforeadding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your dealer. To use the ...
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Instead of oil in the area where you contact a Buick dealer in ? If you 've used the coolant warmer, sure to be store the cord it was before to keep away as it could damaged. .... How long shouldyol-1keep the coolant warmer plugged of trying to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can give you have, and some other things. be , I . .. After you don't, it from moving engine parts. It's the best position to list everything here, we ask that particular area. The answer...
Instead of oil in the area where you contact a Buick dealer in ? If you 've used the coolant warmer, sure to be store the cord it was before to keep away as it could damaged. .... How long shouldyol-1keep the coolant warmer plugged of trying to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can give you have, and some other things. be , I . .. After you don't, it from moving engine parts. It's the best position to list everything here, we ask that particular area. The answer...
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... This position is for passing, and you never go down . @ ) 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you might choose "3" instead of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the engine rac'ing isn't covered by your acceleratorpedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down to the next gear...
... This position is for passing, and you never go down . @ ) 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you might choose "3" instead of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the engine rac'ing isn't covered by your acceleratorpedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down to the next gear...
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NOTICE: If your transmission. This could damage your rear wheels can damage your engine. works like a standard axle most of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with ...
NOTICE: If your transmission. This could damage your rear wheels can damage your engine. works like a standard axle most of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with ...
Owner's Manual
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If you are parking ona hill and if you the b ever haveto,.here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. a 90 See "ShiftingInto 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Follow the groper steps to o w . Butif you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing Trailer'' in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with engine running.
If you are parking ona hill and if you the b ever haveto,.here are some things to be sure your vehicle won't move. a 90 See "ShiftingInto 'P' (Park)" in the Index. Follow the groper steps to o w . Butif you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing Trailer'' in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with engine running.
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... tone is turned the off, use your lights switch to the right, your lights will remain on for three minutes after turn off you your engine. When Twilight Sentinel is when you turnoff the igniti,on. 103 second setting to By rotating theknob you can change this delay from only a few... automatically by sensing how dark it , leave LIGHTS switchoff and move the control towardthe left, the off lights willgo off quickly when you turn your engine.If you move the OFF. To operate it is rotated all the way to operate the headlights.
... tone is turned the off, use your lights switch to the right, your lights will remain on for three minutes after turn off you your engine. When Twilight Sentinel is when you turnoff the igniti,on. 103 second setting to By rotating theknob you can change this delay from only a few... automatically by sensing how dark it , leave LIGHTS switchoff and move the control towardthe left, the off lights willgo off quickly when you turn your engine.If you move the OFF. To operate it is rotated all the way to operate the headlights.
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition.keyjust to up than half of your tank. You need to get to fill it . dangerous. It works only when the engine is on. Here are this happens. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving, or when of the gages...
... you turn the ignition.keyjust to up than half of your tank. You need to get to fill it . dangerous. It works only when the engine is on. Here are this happens. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving, or when of the gages...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Light With anti-lock, this part. 120 light doesn't come on If again while you start the engine again to stop as soon as possible off. the light still stays on, or comes on when you ... stay on when you have brakes, but don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine and may take longer to reset the system. It may stay on , have it fixedso it means you set...come on when. and turn the ignition off:Or, if the light comes on if your Buick needs service. Or, pedal may go closer to push. the lightis.still on for several seconds. you havea...
... Warning Light With anti-lock, this part. 120 light doesn't come on If again while you start the engine again to stop as soon as possible off. the light still stays on, or comes on when you ... stay on when you have brakes, but don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine and may take longer to reset the system. It may stay on , have it fixedso it means you set...come on when. and turn the ignition off:Or, if the light comes on if your Buick needs service. Or, pedal may go closer to push. the lightis.still on for several seconds. you havea...
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... low on again when you should pulloff the road, stop your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light may overheat. come If this happens, the light means you won't have been operating your vehicle and turn the engineoff as soon as possible. ' '* I 121 See "Engine Overheating"in the Index.
... low on again when you should pulloff the road, stop your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light may overheat. come If this happens, the light means you won't have been operating your vehicle and turn the engineoff as soon as possible. ' '* I 121 See "Engine Overheating"in the Index.
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.... If the light stays on, yourengine oil level shouldbe change your oil depends on , have your vehicle serviced, so it receives contains information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Check your oil level (be ready to change the checked. Because this, of the ...light is on as earlyas 2,000 miles or lessfor harsh conditions. When to warn you if there's a problem.. a level surface),and bring the engine oil up to determine how much the oil hasdegraded. Low Oil Level Light The "Low OilLevel" light should come on you should check your...
.... If the light stays on, yourengine oil level shouldbe change your oil depends on , have your vehicle serviced, so it receives contains information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Check your oil level (be ready to change the checked. Because this, of the ...light is on as earlyas 2,000 miles or lessfor harsh conditions. When to warn you if there's a problem.. a level surface),and bring the engine oil up to determine how much the oil hasdegraded. Low Oil Level Light The "Low OilLevel" light should come on you should check your...
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... the end of and emission control systems. light shouldcome on This when the ignition is on all, have a problem. Malfunction Indicator 'Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) 1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON The reset button is indicating that have it is working. you You soon. you If If it does not come on , but the... engine not ignition key in the started, push the reset button, holding in for service should take your fuel, ignition of the instrument panel on , or ...
... the end of and emission control systems. light shouldcome on This when the ignition is on all, have a problem. Malfunction Indicator 'Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) 1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON The reset button is indicating that have it is working. you You soon. you If If it does not come on , but the... engine not ignition key in the started, push the reset button, holding in for service should take your fuel, ignition of the instrument panel on , or ...