Owner's Manual
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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". The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. 6 Buick's famous "portholes" came along in increased sales. The torque converter automatic 1948 transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the Roadmaster. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines,a n k s and t other military hardware.
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". The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. 6 Buick's famous "portholes" came along in increased sales. The torque converter automatic 1948 transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the Roadmaster. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines,a n k s and t other military hardware.
Owner's Manual
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...you want to perform vehicle maintenance what todo if you have aproblem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. It also 277. Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 ' ...Seats and RestraintSystems ...This parttells ...you how ta contact Buick for assistance and how .toget service publications. and Customer AssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care. You can use your Buick running properlyand looking good. ...E ...,...143 ...175 205 255 275 285 ...Maintenanceschedule...This...
...you want to perform vehicle maintenance what todo if you have aproblem while driving, such asa flat tire or engine overheating, etc. It also 277. Here's an alphabetical listing of Contents 10 13 ' ...Seats and RestraintSystems ...This parttells ...you how ta contact Buick for assistance and how .toget service publications. and Customer AssistanceInformation ...Service and Appearance Care. You can use your Buick running properlyand looking good. ...E ...,...143 ...175 205 255 275 285 ...Maintenanceschedule...This...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ; For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIbLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are used on your controls: -F= l1 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS e RADIO...
... 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 ; For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIbLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING FASTEN CAUSTIC BELTS These symbols are used on your controls: -F= l1 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS e RADIO...
Owner's Manual
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...(C) Off: This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turn or the ignition switch. in motion while the engine is (D) Run: This is all the way in. But turn the key only with your engine. you must have your car wheel like "Lock." Use off . This position locks your vehicle needs service.... radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , thenturn the switch to force it could break the key To use things likethe turn the key hard. I NOTICE: stuck in "Lock" and you can't With the ignition key in the ignition switch...
...(C) Off: This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turn or the ignition switch. in motion while the engine is (D) Run: This is all the way in. But turn the key only with your engine. you must have your car wheel like "Lock." Use off . This position locks your vehicle needs service.... radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is , thenturn the switch to force it could break the key To use things likethe turn the key hard. I NOTICE: stuck in "Lock" and you can't With the ignition key in the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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...you 're already moving . NOTICE: Holding your key in "Start" for your as -itdoes, letgo of your Buick is stopped. Shift to be drained muchsooner. Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. Number" in any other position that's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Without.... If it doesn't start in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to "Start." this until. NOTICE: Don't .try to moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. The 8th digit your Vehicle of Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for longer than 15 seconds ...
...you 're already moving . NOTICE: Holding your key in "Start" for your as -itdoes, letgo of your Buick is stopped. Shift to be drained muchsooner. Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. Number" in any other position that's a safety feature. To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Without.... If it doesn't start in Index.) Follow the proper the steps to "Start." this until. NOTICE: Don't .try to moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. The 8th digit your Vehicle of Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for longer than 15 seconds ...
Owner's Manual
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... hours prior to starting and better fuel economy, during engine warm-up. NOTICE:' .:, .. ~. ,* , . You'll get easier starting your engine. :If you add electrical partsor accessories, ydbcould change theway t$e fuelinjection system operates. To use the coolant heater: 1. un 2. See "Towing Your Buick," in through your engine's air intake and bbdly damage your vehicle. T r off the...
... hours prior to starting and better fuel economy, during engine warm-up. NOTICE:' .:, .. ~. ,* , . You'll get easier starting your engine. :If you add electrical partsor accessories, ydbcould change theway t$e fuelinjection system operates. To use the coolant heater: 1. un 2. See "Towing Your Buick," in through your engine's air intake and bbdly damage your vehicle. T r off the...
Owner's Manual
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... you have, and some other things. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything here,we ask that you contacta Buick dealer in ? shift P (Park) This locks your lever. How long should you keep it could If be damaged. ~~ ~ There are several different positions for that...'s the best position to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be sure to store the cord asit was tdore to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can giveyou the best advice for your front wheels. you don't, it away from moving...
... you have, and some other things. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of trying to list everything here,we ask that you contacta Buick dealer in ? shift P (Park) This locks your lever. How long should you keep it could If be damaged. ~~ ~ There are several different positions for that...'s the best position to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you'll be sure to store the cord asit was tdore to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can giveyou the best advice for your front wheels. you don't, it away from moving...
Owner's Manual
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... moving forward could damage your vehicle is being towed. NOTICE: Shifting to "R" only after your vehicle is moving , use " N ' when your vehicle stopped. N (Neutral) In this gear to back up. Also, use " N ' (Neutral) only. Use this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the wheels. R (Reverse) ,, I . To restart when you maintain brake application. the shift... move You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow" in the "Run" position.If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... moving forward could damage your vehicle is being towed. NOTICE: Shifting to "R" only after your vehicle is moving , use " N ' when your vehicle stopped. N (Neutral) In this gear to back up. Also, use " N ' (Neutral) only. Use this position, yourengine doesn't connect with the wheels. R (Reverse) ,, I . To restart when you maintain brake application. the shift... move You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow" in the "Run" position.If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before "P" starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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... you can damage your engine. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle is put in "1," the transaxle won't shift into "2" unless you are going slower than "2."You can use it on hills. very... (Second Gear)for more power (but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you more power but then you would also want to use your transaxle. O A This could damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. selector lever is going...
... you can damage your engine. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy. Don't shift into first gear until the vehicle is put in "1," the transaxle won't shift into "2" unless you are going slower than "2."You can use it on hills. very... (Second Gear)for more power (but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you more power but then you would also want to use your transaxle. O A This could damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. You could overheat and damage the transaxle. selector lever is going...
Owner's Manual
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... damage the heater. B/L (Bi-level) This setting allows the outside air flow through your window. Vent Using vent will shut it in two ways. Press the button to start warming your to Buick in above 45 mph (72 km/h), it to heat your speed is directed through the heater ducts. You... must press the button shut it will automatically shut off . If you can use it off . Your warranty would Windshie1d:Defrost not cover this damage. you might have the engine coolant ...
... damage the heater. B/L (Bi-level) This setting allows the outside air flow through your window. Vent Using vent will shut it in two ways. Press the button to start warming your to Buick in above 45 mph (72 km/h), it to heat your speed is directed through the heater ducts. You... must press the button shut it will automatically shut off . If you can use it off . Your warranty would Windshie1d:Defrost not cover this damage. you might have the engine coolant ...
Owner's Manual
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...pleasure. signals. Adjust the temperature control to operate. the sound to 65 km). FM stereo will get of the most out ofthe advanced engineering that went into your vehicle, and cools theair quickly. will circulate cooled fresh air through the . > , :This setting provides maximum ... with signals, causing ..:This setting, will FM ,Norm reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to come and go. :B/L (Bi-Level) .Bi-level canbe used with it . . , :Max ! .r! ~ ~ ,I 'vents. MAXrecirculates the air inside your the vehicle. The air conditioner works best when -windowsare closed....
...pleasure. signals. Adjust the temperature control to operate. the sound to 65 km). FM stereo will get of the most out ofthe advanced engineering that went into your vehicle, and cools theair quickly. will circulate cooled fresh air through the . > , :This setting provides maximum ... with signals, causing ..:This setting, will FM ,Norm reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to come and go. :B/L (Bi-Level) .Bi-level canbe used with it . . , :Max ! .r! ~ ~ ,I 'vents. MAXrecirculates the air inside your the vehicle. The air conditioner works best when -windowsare closed....
Owner's Manual
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... the power assist is 60 vehicle moving at mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet stop used up your do a lot of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with or If normally but don't pump your engine coordination, and eyesight play a part. That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness,...reaction -- If .your brakes.you do alcohol, all stops, you will still have to decide to if hard stops.Your brakes will be If your engine ever stops while you will foot anddo it 's pavement or gravel); Avoid needless heavy braking. That means Average reaction time about 3/4 of a second...
... the power assist is 60 vehicle moving at mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet stop used up your do a lot of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with or If normally but don't pump your engine coordination, and eyesight play a part. That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness,...reaction -- If .your brakes.you do alcohol, all stops, you will still have to decide to if hard stops.Your brakes will be If your engine ever stops while you will foot anddo it 's pavement or gravel); Avoid needless heavy braking. That means Average reaction time about 3/4 of a second...
Owner's Manual
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Run your engine only long as fuel. When you run the engine, make go a littlepfaster it keeps the battery charged. yourself or tuck under your headlights. You can run for the with your clothing to keep warm, but be careful. This saves as you get and it than just idle. You will need a well-charged battery to keep warm. That is, push the accelerator slightly. . This uses less fuel for the heat that you must. Let heater run the engine to restart the vehicle, and possibly signaling later on for awhile.
Run your engine only long as fuel. When you run the engine, make go a littlepfaster it keeps the battery charged. yourself or tuck under your headlights. You can run for the with your clothing to keep warm, but be careful. This saves as you get and it than just idle. You will need a well-charged battery to keep warm. That is, push the accelerator slightly. . This uses less fuel for the heat that you must. Let heater run the engine to restart the vehicle, and possibly signaling later on for awhile.
Owner's Manual
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...close the window almost all the way to be used properly. Start the engine again the and repeat this section carefully before you can damage your vehicle and result costly repairs not covered in this section, and see your Buick dealer for your is equipped with your warranty. To... help comes. But trailering is equipped with the 2.3 Liter, L4 engine. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can . To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity...
...close the window almost all the way to be used properly. Start the engine again the and repeat this section carefully before you can damage your vehicle and result costly repairs not covered in this section, and see your Buick dealer for your is equipped with your warranty. To... help comes. But trailering is equipped with the 2.3 Liter, L4 engine. NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can . To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity...
Owner's Manual
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... and how much your vehicle's parts. What's more than the maximum posted speed 55 against the drag of at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. engine, Your axle or other parts your engine and other parts could be damaged. 0 Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1600 k ) m your rig will be ...helps your vehicle wear in the of the added weight. And, it can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Make sure your new vehicle is used to work harder Don't drive faster than 1,000 pounds kg). (450 But even that you do with weight: do frailer adds considerably to...
... and how much your vehicle's parts. What's more than the maximum posted speed 55 against the drag of at Buick Motor Division, us 902 Customer Assistance Center, E. engine, Your axle or other parts your engine and other parts could be damaged. 0 Then, during the first 1,000 miles (1600 k ) m your rig will be ...helps your vehicle wear in the of the added weight. And, it can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Make sure your new vehicle is used to work harder Don't drive faster than 1,000 pounds kg). (450 But even that you do with weight: do frailer adds considerably to...
Owner's Manual
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...'s are important to check occasionally to lower gear before you can help avoid overheating your hand to move the trailer the left, just move your engine and transaxle. one Then, to the right. If you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving at least twice far behind you are still working. Avoid jerky... Grades Reduce speed and shift to be sure trailer the bulbs are seeing your instrument panel will flash, telling other objects. If you might haveto use the highest gear possible. On a long uphill grade...
...'s are important to check occasionally to lower gear before you can help avoid overheating your hand to move the trailer the left, just move your engine and transaxle. one Then, to the right. If you cannot maintain posted speeds, driving at least twice far behind you are still working. Avoid jerky... Grades Reduce speed and shift to be sure trailer the bulbs are seeing your instrument panel will flash, telling other objects. If you might haveto use the highest gear possible. On a long uphill grade...
Owner's Manual
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... station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, andif they have high carbon monoxide levels. Do not use reformulated gasoline. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be covered by your emission controls wofi't work well orall. country where you... in those pafts of the country that have high ozone levels. Countries If you 're going and give your engine oil can help clean the air; I , You can also writeus at continuous use even one tankful, your warranty. Fuels in &~e, . , . . All of that means costly repairs that ~ e ...
... station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, andif they have high carbon monoxide levels. Do not use reformulated gasoline. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be covered by your emission controls wofi't work well orall. country where you... in those pafts of the country that have high ozone levels. Countries If you 're going and give your engine oil can help clean the air; I , You can also writeus at continuous use even one tankful, your warranty. Fuels in &~e, . , . . All of that means costly repairs that ~ e ...
Owner's Manual
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You shouldalso usethe proper viscosity oilfor your gasoline engine. been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute (MI), and is preferred foruse in your in vehicle, as shown the following chart: You should look for this on the front the of -oilcontainer, and use .only oils that display this new symbol.
You shouldalso usethe proper viscosity oilfor your gasoline engine. been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute (MI), and is preferred foruse in your in vehicle, as shown the following chart: You should look for this on the front the of -oilcontainer, and use .only oils that display this new symbol.
Owner's Manual
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...symbol, you on an oil container show American Petroleum Institute (API) levelsof quality. SAE 5W-30 Energy Conserving I1 - 18 I f look and use ,Do other quality designations, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. These three things are usually includedain doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on...container will help you should look find oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, containing the three things noted above . RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS , FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. However, you...
...symbol, you on an oil container show American Petroleum Institute (API) levelsof quality. SAE 5W-30 Energy Conserving I1 - 18 I f look and use ,Do other quality designations, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. These three things are usually includedain doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on...container will help you should look find oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, containing the three things noted above . RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS , FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. However, you...
Owner's Manual
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... or rags containing used oil, ask your skin and could for engine compartment. you to change your own be unhealthy your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for very long. Don't used oil stay on your used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about use and disposal the... of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat the environment. What to Do with and soap water, or...
... or rags containing used oil, ask your skin and could for engine compartment. you to change your own be unhealthy your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for very long. Don't used oil stay on your used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about use and disposal the... of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat the environment. What to Do with and soap water, or...