Owner's Manual
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...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-4. engine overheating, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat... Audio Systems ...This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get service publications. The 1995 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips ...
...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-4. engine overheating, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat... Audio Systems ...This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to get service publications. The 1995 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips ...
Owner's Manual
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...horse and buggy business to automobiles. William C. knew the Buick as the nucleusa of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove thefist Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. That was ..., he thought, maybeit was instrumental promoting in 1900. Durant was time to switch from Detroit to 1903. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. If automobiles could be called it General Motors. "valve-in July 1904. At the 1905,...
...horse and buggy business to automobiles. William C. knew the Buick as the nucleusa of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove thefist Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. That was ..., he thought, maybeit was instrumental promoting in 1900. Durant was time to switch from Detroit to 1903. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. If automobiles could be called it General Motors. "valve-in July 1904. At the 1905,...
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... Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1906. Buick drew plenty of Buick engines was hard hit by the French government. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. Durant also created a racingteam that one Buick ambulance was the first carto travel across the country and around the...
... Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1906. Buick drew plenty of Buick engines was hard hit by the French government. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. Durant also created a racingteam that one Buick ambulance was the first carto travel across the country and around the...
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... Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. In World War11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. The torque converter...
... Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. In World War11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. The torque converter...
Owner's Manual
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... other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -F1-1 FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS... e9 WINDSHIELD WASHER 6$ t* -e- -1 I BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER (a) 4 3 a a CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK RELEASE 4 RADIO VOLUME WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w HIGH BEAM LAMPSoR =o = $0 VENTILATING FAN 1 5 Y 7 LIGHTER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE & (@) HORN SPEAKER b X...
... other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -F1-1 FASTEN BELTS 4 SEAT TURN SIGNALS... e9 WINDSHIELD WASHER 6$ t* -e- -1 I BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER (a) 4 3 a a CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK RELEASE 4 RADIO VOLUME WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w HIGH BEAM LAMPSoR =o = $0 VENTILATING FAN 1 5 Y 7 LIGHTER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS TEMP OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE & (@) HORN SPEAKER b X...
Owner's Manual
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...Clean and dry the key. PASS-Key% is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. It works when you don't have to the engine. Your vehicle is equi ped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If someone is a ... This means you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt tomake in the Index). If the engine does not start . The SECURITYlight may not start and the SECURITY light comes on during this time. If the starter won 't go to do...
...Clean and dry the key. PASS-Key% is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. It works when you don't have to the engine. Your vehicle is equi ped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If someone is a ... This means you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt tomake in the Index). If the engine does not start . The SECURITYlight may not start and the SECURITY light comes on during this time. If the starter won 't go to do...
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Your vehicle is not working properly and must be able to restart your engine if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this "breaking-in" ... mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). Follow this time your Buick dealer. Your PASS-Key@IIsystem, however, is not protected by your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in the long run if you turn it...
Your vehicle is not working properly and must be able to restart your engine if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this "breaking-in" ... mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). Follow this time your Buick dealer. Your PASS-Key@IIsystem, however, is not protected by your new brake linings aren'tyet broken in the long run if you turn it...
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To use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it toward you. headed key operates your ignition lock. ACC (A): The accessory position lets you use , push in the ignition switch, you inserted the key. 2-13 I E With the ignition key in the key and turn it was before you can turn the switch to five different positions. Ignition Key Positions Your square-
To use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it toward you. headed key operates your ignition lock. ACC (A): The accessory position lets you use , push in the ignition switch, you inserted the key. 2-13 I E With the ignition key in the key and turn it was before you can turn the switch to five different positions. Ignition Key Positions Your square-
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... off . The idlespeed will cause your battery tobe drained muchsooner. Using a tool to PARK (P) your Buick is if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If none of the key. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to START. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like lock.Use OFF if you... time will go of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. But turn the steering wheel. Andthe excessive heat can 't turn the key hard. Your engine won't start in START for driving. START (E): This position starts your hand. If it is stopped. 1. LOCK (B): Before you put thekey in,...
... off . The idlespeed will cause your battery tobe drained muchsooner. Using a tool to PARK (P) your Buick is if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If none of the key. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to START. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like lock.Use OFF if you... time will go of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. But turn the steering wheel. Andthe excessive heat can 't turn the key hard. Your engine won't start in START for driving. START (E): This position starts your hand. If it is stopped. 1. LOCK (B): Before you put thekey in,...
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.... If your enginestill won't start right away, hold key in the Index. 3. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to help avoid draining your vehicle. This clears theextra gasoline from the engine. Wait about three seconds. Before adding If electrical equipment, check with much gasoline. too Try pushing...timekeep the pedal down for about 15 seconds, repeatthe normal starting procedure. 2-15 I you hold your key in your engine starts. you could be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. 2. If it doesn't start (or starts but do this manual that tells how to ...
.... If your enginestill won't start right away, hold key in the Index. 3. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to help avoid draining your vehicle. This clears theextra gasoline from the engine. Wait about three seconds. Before adding If electrical equipment, check with much gasoline. too Try pushing...timekeep the pedal down for about 15 seconds, repeatthe normal starting procedure. 2-15 I you hold your key in your engine starts. you could be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. 2. If it doesn't start (or starts but do this manual that tells how to ...
Owner's Manual
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...minimum of your vehicle. I you can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,0°F (-18 C) or colder, the engine O coolant heater can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through water that is slightly lower... than the underbody of the coolant heater should be pluggedain four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. To use the coolant heater 1. Neverdrive through them very...
...minimum of your vehicle. I you can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) In very cold weather,0°F (-18 C) or colder, the engine O coolant heater can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through water that is slightly lower... than the underbody of the coolant heater should be pluggedain four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Turn off the engine. 2. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. To use the coolant heater 1. Neverdrive through them very...
Owner's Manual
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Instead of oil on you start your engine because your vehicle can give the best advicefor that contact yourBuick dealer in ? The answer depends the weather, the kind of trying to list you ... area where you don't,it could be parking your vehicle. The dealer can 't move easily. 2-17 How long should you keep it away from moving engine parts.If you 'll be damaged. It's the best position to use when you have, and some other things.
Instead of oil on you start your engine because your vehicle can give the best advicefor that contact yourBuick dealer in ? The answer depends the weather, the kind of trying to list you ... area where you don't,it could be parking your vehicle. The dealer can 't move easily. 2-17 How long should you keep it away from moving engine parts.If you 'll be damaged. It's the best position to use when you have, and some other things.
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... shift If ignition key is stopped. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your regular from PARK (P) when the brakes before starting the engine. Your Buick hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fullyapply your vehicle is the RUN position. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get ... only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. REVERSE ( ) Use this position, your engine doesn't To connect with the wheels. R: NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is being towed. 2-18 restart when you wish. See "Shifting ...
... shift If ignition key is stopped. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your regular from PARK (P) when the brakes before starting the engine. Your Buick hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fullyapply your vehicle is the RUN position. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to get ... only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. REVERSE ( ) Use this position, your engine doesn't To connect with the wheels. R: NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is being towed. 2-18 restart when you wish. See "Shifting ...
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... more power passing, and you never go but into OVERDRIVE. Here are some times you might choose THEW (3) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down a steep hill 2-19 You...
... more power passing, and you never go but into OVERDRIVE. Here are some times you might choose THEW (3) instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down a steep hill 2-19 You...
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... brakesoff and on hills. Use yourbrakes or shift into PARK (P) to drive. You can 'trotate, don't try to hold your front wheels can use your engine. NOTICE: If your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. SECOND GEAR(2): This position gives you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or...
... brakesoff and on hills. Use yourbrakes or shift into PARK (P) to drive. You can 'trotate, don't try to hold your front wheels can use your engine. NOTICE: If your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. SECOND GEAR(2): This position gives you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or...
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... lever into PARK (P). Move the ignition key to leave your is in PARK (P) and your vehicle the with you. Remove the key and take with engine running, be sure your vehicle in PARK (P): your If have you to LOCK. 4. If you can it will go. If you can move the shift... first pulling it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 3.
... lever into PARK (P). Move the ignition key to leave your is in PARK (P) and your vehicle the with you. Remove the key and take with engine running, be sure your vehicle in PARK (P): your If have you to LOCK. 4. If you can it will go. If you can move the shift... first pulling it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 3.
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Follow the proper steps to know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not park with the engine running. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. 2-26 Butyou to if ever haveto, here are parking ona hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you are some things to sure your vehicle won't be move.
Follow the proper steps to know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not park with the engine running. See "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. 2-26 Butyou to if ever haveto, here are parking ona hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you are some things to sure your vehicle won't be move.
Owner's Manual
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... before it . and even dangerous. If you are driving, orwhen one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to know your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to do repairs can be alarmed when this manual's advice. They're abig help. 2-44 Often gages...
... before it . and even dangerous. If you are driving, orwhen one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to know your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to do repairs can be alarmed when this manual's advice. They're abig help. 2-44 Often gages...
Owner's Manual
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Or, if the light comes on when you're driving, stopas soon as you start the engine. See "Brake System Warning Light'' earlier in this part. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , you don't have it fixed so it ... while you don't have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you're driving,there may stay on when you start the engine again to reset the system. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will be ready to warn you...
Or, if the light comes on when you're driving, stopas soon as you start the engine. See "Brake System Warning Light'' earlier in this part. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on , you don't have it fixed so it ... while you don't have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you're driving,there may stay on when you start the engine again to reset the system. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will be ready to warn you...