Owner's Manual
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... years before Indy 500 began. endurance and reliability were During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulances successful thatone Buick ambulance was visible not only on Buick's Test Hill First Buick Factory Buick's cs world famous. Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could elimb hills and run through mud like no...
... years before Indy 500 began. endurance and reliability were During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulances successful thatone Buick ambulance was visible not only on Buick's Test Hill First Buick Factory Buick's cs world famous. Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could elimb hills and run through mud like no...
Owner's Manual
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In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines,a n k s and t other military hardware. The torque converter automatic 1948 transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the Roadmaster. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in 1949. 19.53 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special., "Car of the Year". Buick's famous "portholes" came along in increased sales. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. 6
In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines,a n k s and t other military hardware. The torque converter automatic 1948 transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the Roadmaster. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in 1949. 19.53 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special., "Car of the Year". Buick's famous "portholes" came along in increased sales. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. 6
Owner's Manual
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...Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...HowtoUsethisManual This part tellsyou how to adjust theventilation and comfort controls and to start and operateyour .Buick. and Customer AssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care. Features and Controls ...This part explains how to operateyour sound how system. ...and This parttells you what fluids and lubricants touse. gives you have aproblem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. This parttells you want to read. 9 Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 ' ...Seats and RestraintSystems...
...Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...HowtoUsethisManual This part tellsyou how to adjust theventilation and comfort controls and to start and operateyour .Buick. and Customer AssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care. Features and Controls ...This part explains how to operateyour sound how system. ...and This parttells you what fluids and lubricants touse. gives you have aproblem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. This parttells you want to read. 9 Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 ' ...Seats and RestraintSystems...
Owner's Manual
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HIGH BEAM OR SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAffERY & = =o ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 4 m FOG LAMPS #0 TEMP OL I WINDOW DEFOGGER TRUNK RELEASE LIGHTER e f ; Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may see: FUSE A These ... are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIbLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are on some other symbols you may find on your controls: -F= l1 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS e RADIO VOLUME 3 a 4 wlNDsHIELDw ...
HIGH BEAM OR SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAffERY & = =o ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 4 m FOG LAMPS #0 TEMP OL I WINDOW DEFOGGER TRUNK RELEASE LIGHTER e f ; Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may see: FUSE A These ... are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIbLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are on some other symbols you may find on your controls: -F= l1 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS e RADIO VOLUME 3 a 4 wlNDsHIELDw ...
Owner's Manual
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... steering "Off" if you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position for driving. (E) Start: This key position starts your engine. If none ofthis works, then steering wheel will be sure it is , thenturn the switch to force it could... was before just your vehicle needs service. you .Your turn off . This position locks your car wheel like "Lock." Use off. in motion while the engine is (D) Run: This is hand. I NOTICE: stuck in "Lock" and you can't With the ignition key in the Lock position. Using a tool to five...
... steering "Off" if you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is the position for driving. (E) Start: This key position starts your engine. If none ofthis works, then steering wheel will be sure it is , thenturn the switch to force it could... was before just your vehicle needs service. you .Your turn off . This position locks your car wheel like "Lock." Use off. in motion while the engine is (D) Run: This is hand. I NOTICE: stuck in "Lock" and you can't With the ignition key in the Lock position. Using a tool to five...
Owner's Manual
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...) if your Buick is stopped. Shift to "P" (-Park)only when your vehicle is to be drained muchsooner. To start differently. And the excessiveheat can damage your battery to moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. the engine starts. Starting Your Engine Engines start your L4 engine: 1. Ifyou do..., you turn your ignition key to "P' (Park) or "N" (Neutral). -Your engine won't start the engine. Number" in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to ...
...) if your Buick is stopped. Shift to "P" (-Park)only when your vehicle is to be drained muchsooner. To start differently. And the excessiveheat can damage your battery to moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. the engine starts. Starting Your Engine Engines start your L4 engine: 1. Ifyou do..., you turn your ignition key to "P' (Park) or "N" (Neutral). -Your engine won't start the engine. Number" in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to ...
Owner's Manual
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...If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. If you hold the key in your engine still won 't start (orstartsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. If you couldchange the way the fuel injection system operates. ...See "Towing Your Buick" in "Start" for about three seconds. the it could be to the floor and holding there as you hold the key in it If "...
...If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. If you hold the key in your engine still won 't start (orstartsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. If you couldchange the way the fuel injection system operates. ...See "Towing Your Buick" in "Start" for about three seconds. the it could be to the floor and holding there as you hold the key in it If "...
Owner's Manual
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..., see the partof this manual thattells how to starting and better fuel economy, during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. See "Towing Your Buick," in through your engine's air intake and bbdly damage your engine. :If you add electrical partsor accessories, ydbcould change theway t$e fuelinjection system operates. Usually, the...
..., see the partof this manual thattells how to starting and better fuel economy, during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. See "Towing Your Buick," in through your engine's air intake and bbdly damage your engine. :If you add electrical partsor accessories, ydbcould change theway t$e fuelinjection system operates. Usually, the...
Owner's Manual
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...long should you keep it could If be parkingyour vehicle. Instead of oil you don't, it away from moving engine parts. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can giveyou the best advice for your front wheels. Automatic Transaxle NOTICE: After you've ...was tdore to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. ~~ ~ There are several different positions for that you contacta Buick dealer in ? shift P (Park) This locks your lever. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything here,we...
...long should you keep it could If be parkingyour vehicle. Instead of oil you don't, it away from moving engine parts. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can giveyou the best advice for your front wheels. Automatic Transaxle NOTICE: After you've ...was tdore to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be damaged. ~~ ~ There are several different positions for that you contacta Buick dealer in ? shift P (Park) This locks your lever. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything here,we...
Owner's Manual
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... to back up. Use this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the wheels. N (Neutral) In this gear to fully apply your regular brake before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. the shift lever into (Park) and also "P" release the shift lever button on the shift lever -
... to back up. Use this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the wheels. N (Neutral) In this gear to fully apply your regular brake before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. the shift lever into (Park) and also "P" release the shift lever button on the shift lever -
Owner's Manual
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...)for more power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you were stuck in.. This might happen if you can damage your engine. O A Also, if you stop when going slower than "2."You can use it on very steep If the hills, or in position on a hill. . You can...
...)for more power but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you were stuck in.. This might happen if you can damage your engine. O A Also, if you stop when going slower than "2."You can use it on very steep If the hills, or in position on a hill. . You can...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake If "torque lock" does occur, may need to have to drive; Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your "P" weight of a the pressure from (Park) "P" without first pulling it toward you (or, you...
... the parking brake If "torque lock" does occur, may need to have to drive; Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your "P" weight of a the pressure from (Park) "P" without first pulling it toward you (or, you...
Owner's Manual
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to park with the engine running. But if you ever haveto, here are some things know. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to
to park with the engine running. But if you ever haveto, here are some things know. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to
Owner's Manual
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... help . When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with one of your tank. It works only whenthe engine is in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your warning lights and gages. You need to get to know...
... help . When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with one of your tank. It works only whenthe engine is in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on your warning lights and gages. You need to get to know...
Owner's Manual
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...pulloff the road, stop soon as possible and turn as possible. light is not working. Then start the engine again reset the The chapter "Problems on , you have brakes, but you 're driving, your Buick needs service.the Index. If you have anti-lock brakes. 1 116 ccIJ4 1 TEMP If the anti...-lock brake system warning light stays on again the explains what to the ignition off the engineas soon as to do. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells...
...pulloff the road, stop soon as possible and turn as possible. light is not working. Then start the engine again reset the The chapter "Problems on , you have brakes, but you 're driving, your Buick needs service.the Index. If you have anti-lock brakes. 1 116 ccIJ4 1 TEMP If the anti...-lock brake system warning light stays on again the explains what to the ignition off the engineas soon as to do. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells...
Owner's Manual
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...red area, your off the road and the coolant level checked. That reading means the same thing the warning light. as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you LOW COOLANT you should promptly be pulled off vehicle and ... comes on and stays on, the vehicle should pulloff the road, stop your engine is too hot! This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. The chapter "Problems on Road," in the Index. Also see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual the explains what...
...red area, your off the road and the coolant level checked. That reading means the same thing the warning light. as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you LOW COOLANT you should promptly be pulled off vehicle and ... comes on and stays on, the vehicle should pulloff the road, stop your engine is too hot! This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. The chapter "Problems on Road," in the Index. Also see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual the explains what...
Owner's Manual
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... economy won't be as good and your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should.comeon when the ignition is on, but the engine is working. for OIL - 118 This light tells you keep driving your vehicle with your warranty. If it is not running, as lead to...a problem.You should take your vehicle in service soon. NOTICE: If you if there could as a check to costly repairs not covered by your engine oil pressure. SERVICE ENGINE SOON Engine Oil Pressure Light - .Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your...
... economy won't be as good and your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should.comeon when the ignition is on, but the engine is working. for OIL - 118 This light tells you keep driving your vehicle with your warranty. If it is not running, as lead to...a problem.You should take your vehicle in service soon. NOTICE: If you if there could as a check to costly repairs not covered by your engine oil pressure. SERVICE ENGINE SOON Engine Oil Pressure Light - .Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your...
Owner's Manual
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... the gage readsin the red band, and stays there, it You means oil isn't going through your engine properly. If you turn your you 're "idling''at a stop , the light may blink on ...briefly, which is to havefixed so it will it means isn't oil You going through your engine properly. As a bulb check, the light comes on when you make a hard stop sign, the light may ... can come on or you . 2. could be a problem with your 'key "Run" and goes off when engine is normaland doesn't showa problem. They are three ways this comes on andstays on, it be low on for ...
... the gage readsin the red band, and stays there, it You means oil isn't going through your engine properly. If you turn your you 're "idling''at a stop , the light may blink on ...briefly, which is to havefixed so it will it means isn't oil You going through your engine properly. As a bulb check, the light comes on when you make a hard stop sign, the light may ... can come on or you . 2. could be a problem with your 'key "Run" and goes off when engine is normaland doesn't showa problem. They are three ways this comes on andstays on, it be low on for ...
Owner's Manual
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If the light doesn't your vkhicle come on briefly while youare ktarting your engine. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. 120 "Check Oil" Light The "Check bil" light should be ready to warn you if there's a problem. 'CHECK OIL NOTICE: Damage to the proper oil level, if necessary. If the liglit stays on, your engine oil level should come on a level surface) and bring the engine up to your engine frdheglected oil problems canbe costly andis not covered by your vehicle is on , have serviced so it will be checked. Check your oil level (be sure your warranty.
If the light doesn't your vkhicle come on briefly while youare ktarting your engine. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. 120 "Check Oil" Light The "Check bil" light should be ready to warn you if there's a problem. 'CHECK OIL NOTICE: Damage to the proper oil level, if necessary. If the liglit stays on, your engine oil level should come on a level surface) and bring the engine up to your engine frdheglected oil problems canbe costly andis not covered by your vehicle is on , have serviced so it will be checked. Check your oil level (be sure your warranty.
Owner's Manual
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or The tachometer tells you how fast the engine running. Tachometer (Option) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in hundreds revolutions per of R". is It displays engine speed in the red area, engine damage may occur. minute ( F ) 122
or The tachometer tells you how fast the engine running. Tachometer (Option) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in hundreds revolutions per of R". is It displays engine speed in the red area, engine damage may occur. minute ( F ) 122