Owner's Manual
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... todo if you have aproblem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Features and Controls ...This part explains how to operateyour sound how system. and Customer AssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care. This part tells you how to use your Buick running properlyand looking good. ...E ...,...143 ...175 205 255 275...
... todo if you have aproblem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. Features and Controls ...This part explains how to operateyour sound how system. and Customer AssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care. This part tells you how to use your Buick running properlyand looking good. ...E ...,...143 ...175 205 255 275...
Owner's Manual
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... had not been drinking. the Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it to ask more those control systems thanthe tires and road can provide. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. driver or passenger is already seen that make crash injuries ... you can make your vehicle. All three systems have three systems that chance of a Vehicle You have to their work do at the places where tires meet the road. ' There's somethingelse about drinking and driving that anyone who has been -drinking -- That means you want it 's of your vehiclewhere...
... had not been drinking. the Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it to ask more those control systems thanthe tires and road can provide. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. driver or passenger is already seen that make crash injuries ... you can make your vehicle. All three systems have three systems that chance of a Vehicle You have to their work do at the places where tires meet the road. ' There's somethingelse about drinking and driving that anyone who has been -drinking -- That means you want it 's of your vehiclewhere...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
... km/h) travels 66 feet stop used up your brakes.you will foot anddo it 's pavement or gravel); It mightless with one driver be lot of tire tread; But even 3/4 of the road (whether it . If you keep pace with or If normally but don't pump your do alcohol, all stops, you...
... km/h) travels 66 feet stop used up your brakes.you will foot anddo it 's pavement or gravel); It mightless with one driver be lot of tire tread; But even 3/4 of the road (whether it . If you keep pace with or If normally but don't pump your do alcohol, all stops, you...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
..., 150 Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal. computer senses that vehicle suddenly .slows or if programmed to make the most of available tire and road stops. Here's what happens with ABS. You can help more than any driver could. you get your brakes that wheels slowing d6wn.I one...
..., 150 Always leave enough room up to the brake pedal. computer senses that vehicle suddenly .slows or if programmed to make the most of available tire and road stops. Here's what happens with ABS. You can help more than any driver could. you get your brakes that wheels slowing d6wn.I one...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
...'ll understand this ever happens? The traction you can get a curve dependson the in a curve, speed is the one control. Try to adjust your tires and the road surface, angle at A lot of your speedso you can "drive" through sharp curve. have to accelerate untilyou are out of the...into the straightaway. , While factor you can demand too much more effort. Under less go , and slow down. Wait to dotheir work where the tires meet the road. up What should adjust your speed. Ease on curves. Steering Tips Driving on good weather and road conditions. If there's no traction...
...'ll understand this ever happens? The traction you can get a curve dependson the in a curve, speed is the one control. Try to adjust your tires and the road surface, angle at A lot of your speedso you can "drive" through sharp curve. have to accelerate untilyou are out of the...into the straightaway. , While factor you can demand too much more effort. Under less go , and slow down. Wait to dotheir work where the tires meet the road. up What should adjust your speed. Ease on curves. Steering Tips Driving on good weather and road conditions. If there's no traction...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
... then, if there is only slightly below the off the edge of all right to straight downthe roadway. If you cansee a sign up right front tire contacts the pavement edge. So here are some tipsfor passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides, and to face with the face...
... then, if there is only slightly below the off the edge of all right to straight downthe roadway. If you cansee a sign up right front tire contacts the pavement edge. So here are some tipsfor passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides, and to face with the face...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
... Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on the water. And be hydroplaning. Besides slowing down when it is standing 0 parking lights -- Have good tires with the road. Allow yourself more visible to by road spray. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often... and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be especially careful when another vehicle. much water can build So up under your tires haven't much tread or the pressure in the Index.) 0 159 But it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See...
... Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on the water. And be hydroplaning. Besides slowing down when it is standing 0 parking lights -- Have good tires with the road. Allow yourself more visible to by road spray. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often... and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be especially careful when another vehicle. much water can build So up under your tires haven't much tread or the pressure in the Index.) 0 159 But it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See...
Owner's Manual
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...are some things you checked all levels? Fuel. Before Leaving ona Long Trip 0 Make sure-you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all inflated to your senseof motion. course, Of you 'reready. any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to the up -to...vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Are the lenses clean? Here are . Other Fluids: Have you can be ready and willing to -date, maps? Tires: Theyare vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough for a long trip? Is your trip a time can easily drive in ...
...are some things you checked all levels? Fuel. Before Leaving ona Long Trip 0 Make sure-you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Buick dealerships all inflated to your senseof motion. course, Of you 'reready. any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to the up -to...vehicle ready for long-distance driving? Are the lenses clean? Here are . Other Fluids: Have you can be ready and willing to -date, maps? Tires: Theyare vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough for a long trip? Is your trip a time can easily drive in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
... let f the happen to driving in flat or rolling terrain. Then hereare some tips that it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with the humof the tires on steep hills or mountains different from is something about highway hypnosis? Oris it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. the sides. or parking area...
... let f the happen to driving in flat or rolling terrain. Then hereare some tips that it does, your vehicleis well ventilated, with the humof the tires on steep hills or mountains different from is something about highway hypnosis? Oris it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. the sides. or parking area...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... highway signs on mountain roads. 9 Know how to go down a steep or long hill. Keep your own lane. Checkall fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Know how to go uphill.
... highway signs on mountain roads. 9 Know how to go down a steep or long hill. Keep your own lane. Checkall fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Know how to go uphill.
Owner's Manual
Page 168
... the ice can 't around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. least traction of the time, those places where your ability to begin stopping sooner than you can havea very slippery situation. Accelerate gently. ... for this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can be even more trouble because it 's However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and about freezing(32"F; 0 C) and freezing rain begins to avoid driving on . Whatever the condition-- Try to fall. drive with ice. You'll crews can...
... the ice can 't around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under the tires even more. least traction of the time, those places where your ability to begin stopping sooner than you can havea very slippery situation. Accelerate gently. ... for this? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can be even more trouble because it 's However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and about freezing(32"F; 0 C) and freezing rain begins to avoid driving on . Whatever the condition-- Try to fall. drive with ice. You'll crews can...
Owner's Manual
Page 172
...for trailers (or no more than mph (90 Km/h) to save wear on your vehicle. There are some important points. You can write at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. You can ask your vehicle is driven. In Canada, writeto General Motorsof Canada Limited, Customer Assistance ...your dealer our trailering information or for this information can depend on any also special equipment that can a trailer safely be? wheel assemblies,~dnd tires are all important. Make sure your new vehicle is used to pull a trailer are forced to work harder Don't drive faster than 1,000...
...for trailers (or no more than mph (90 Km/h) to save wear on your vehicle. There are some important points. You can write at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. You can ask your vehicle is driven. In Canada, writeto General Motorsof Canada Limited, Customer Assistance ...your dealer our trailering information or for this information can depend on any also special equipment that can a trailer safely be? wheel assemblies,~dnd tires are all important. Make sure your new vehicle is used to pull a trailer are forced to work harder Don't drive faster than 1,000...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
...weight" hitch, trailer tongue .the (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Then be sure you 've loaded your vehicle's tires inflated tothe limit for your vehicle will be ridingthe vehicle. The trailer tongue(A) should weigh10%of the total (B). After you don't go over the... GVW limit for are cold,tires. Total Weight on the Certification label atthe rear edge of your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If they aren't, you may carry in ...
...weight" hitch, trailer tongue .the (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). Then be sure you 've loaded your vehicle's tires inflated tothe limit for your vehicle will be ridingthe vehicle. The trailer tongue(A) should weigh10%of the total (B). After you don't go over the... GVW limit for are cold,tires. Total Weight on the Certification label atthe rear edge of your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If they aren't, you may carry in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... brakes are attaching safety chains. And always keepin mind that does not attach to drag on your vehicle is by thesafety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform, the roadif it becomes separated from your exhaust can...
... brakes are attaching safety chains. And always keepin mind that does not attach to drag on your vehicle is by thesafety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform, the roadif it becomes separated from your exhaust can...
Owner's Manual
Page 196
If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire "blow out" while you're driving, to If especially if you maintain your 'hazard to leakoutslowly. C-hanginga Flat Tire i . Turn on your tires properly. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly a level place. warning flashers. ' air goes out of atire,it'smuchmorelikely to .
If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire "blow out" while you're driving, to If especially if you maintain your 'hazard to leakoutslowly. C-hanginga Flat Tire i . Turn on your tires properly. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly a level place. warning flashers. ' air goes out of atire,it'smuchmorelikely to .
Owner's Manual
Page 197
The following steps will tell you 'll needis in the trunk. 195 The equipment you how to usejack and the change a tire.
The following steps will tell you 'll needis in the trunk. 195 The equipment you how to usejack and the change a tire.
Owner's Manual
Page 199
-18" (46cm) 1 8 (46cm) NOTICE: Raising your veh'i'cle. the There is a notch in the frame about 18" (46 cm) from the front or rear tire well. 197 to the^ fal'l fit jack lift head intoPh'eprop~er l'ocation before raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage.the v.ehicle or may allaw the vehicle to off the jack. B'e sure. Position the jack under the vehicle near flat tire.
-18" (46cm) 1 8 (46cm) NOTICE: Raising your veh'i'cle. the There is a notch in the frame about 18" (46 cm) from the front or rear tire well. 197 to the^ fal'l fit jack lift head intoPh'eprop~er l'ocation before raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage.the v.ehicle or may allaw the vehicle to off the jack. B'e sure. Position the jack under the vehicle near flat tire.
Owner's Manual
Page 204
Your sparewill last longer and be in good shape in case you can. replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you need it again. ' / , , -
Your sparewill last longer and be in good shape in case you can. replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you need it again. ' / , , -
Owner's Manual
Page 205
... Snow What you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is do need to be towed out, see If "Towing Your Buick" in gear. Release the as accelerator pedal while you don't want to be towed out. you must use caution. NOTICE: Spin'ning your wheels... your vehicle is stuck is in the Index. Then shift back "R' (Reverse) anda forward gear, and forth between spinning the wheels little as well the tires. to get out when you're stuck, but you do . If you spin the wheels as "rocking" can destroy your transaxle. ~ ~~~~ ~ Rocking yourvehicle to...
... Snow What you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is do need to be towed out, see If "Towing Your Buick" in gear. Release the as accelerator pedal while you don't want to be towed out. you must use caution. NOTICE: Spin'ning your wheels... your vehicle is stuck is in the Index. Then shift back "R' (Reverse) anda forward gear, and forth between spinning the wheels little as well the tires. to get out when you're stuck, but you do . If you spin the wheels as "rocking" can destroy your transaxle. ~ ~~~~ ~ Rocking yourvehicle to...
Owner's Manual
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... ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...i ...Enginecoolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...LoadingYourVehicle ...Tires ...Appearancecare ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...FusesandCircuitBreakers ...Capacities andSpecifications ... 206 207 211 212 217 218 220 223 224 225 228 229 ...247 248 251 Part 6 Service and Appearance Care I I Here you will fiid infomation about your Buick. There isalso technical information about the care of your then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels...
... ...HoodRelease ...Engineoil ...Aircleaner ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...i ...Enginecoolant ...Power Steering Fluid ...Windshield Washer Fluid ...Brakes ...Battery ...BulbReplacement ...LoadingYourVehicle ...Tires ...Appearancecare ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...FusesandCircuitBreakers ...Capacities andSpecifications ... 206 207 211 212 217 218 220 223 224 225 228 229 ...247 248 251 Part 6 Service and Appearance Care I I Here you will fiid infomation about your Buick. There isalso technical information about the care of your then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels...