Owner's Manual
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...more information. Ignition Switch -- -- Hard stops with new linings can turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked. 2-10 To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine isoff. ...During this "breaking-in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. U With ... and earlier replacement. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in " guideline every time you get new...
...more information. Ignition Switch -- -- Hard stops with new linings can turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked. 2-10 To use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine isoff. ...During this "breaking-in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. U With ... and earlier replacement. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But itwill perform better in " guideline every time you get new...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you could also damage other replace them, and parts of your rear brakesto overheat. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left NOTICE: Driving with your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. 2-19 To release the parking brake,hold the regular brake... brakes on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to you are towing a trailer and are parking on the rear wheels.
.... If you could also damage other replace them, and parts of your rear brakesto overheat. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left NOTICE: Driving with your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position. 2-19 To release the parking brake,hold the regular brake... brakes on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to you are towing a trailer and are parking on the rear wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 0 0 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Press the other side the LOCK button for normal of the steering column includes your legs more room when you drive. You can still control all the windows with the lock on. ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Horn Press either horn symbol on the left side of window operation. The driver can also raise it to the highest level to sound the horn. Move the steering wheel to stop ...
... Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control 0 0 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Press the other side the LOCK button for normal of the steering column includes your legs more room when you drive. You can still control all the windows with the lock on. ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Horn Press either horn symbol on the left side of window operation. The driver can also raise it to the highest level to sound the horn. Move the steering wheel to stop ...
Owner's Manual
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...braking hard. Let's say the road is about t o stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. A colnputer senses that wheels are slowing down. Suddenly an animal jumps o u t in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the ...brakes. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-7 Here's what happens with ABS. You can change the brake pressure is faster than any driver could...
...braking hard. Let's say the road is about t o stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. A colnputer senses that wheels are slowing down. Suddenly an animal jumps o u t in front of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the ...brakes. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-7 Here's what happens with ABS. You can change the brake pressure is faster than any driver could...
Owner's Manual
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... against the road surface makes it will take curves at the same time. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but it possible for you. Steering Tips... Driving on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of physics when driving on . If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you more effort. With anti-lock, you can...
... against the road surface makes it will take curves at the same time. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change its path when you turn the front wheels. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but it possible for you. Steering Tips... Driving on curves. Here's why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of physics when driving on . If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you more effort. With anti-lock, you can...
Owner's Manual
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...then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Then steer around the problem. Suppose you can "drive" through the curve. have to do if this section.) It is better to accelerate until you can't; Your Buick can perform very well in Emergencies There are out of those places. Try to the ...left or right depending on good weather and road conditions. there isn't room. steering around the problem, to adjust your front wheels are based on the space available...
...then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Then steer around the problem. Suppose you can "drive" through the curve. have to do if this section.) It is better to accelerate until you can't; Your Buick can perform very well in Emergencies There are out of those places. Try to the ...left or right depending on good weather and road conditions. there isn't room. steering around the problem, to adjust your front wheels are based on the space available...
Owner's Manual
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... straddles the edge of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. If you 're driving. Ease off the edge of paved surface The fact that your right wheels have dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is a good reason to practice defensive... driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you can turn the steering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. Then turn until the ...
... straddles the edge of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. If you 're driving. Ease off the edge of paved surface The fact that your right wheels have dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is a good reason to practice defensive... driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you can turn the steering wheel up to go straight down the roadway. Then turn until the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you . But skids are not flashing, it may seem to spin. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to be slowing down or startingto turn. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to slip and lose cornering force.And in ...a curve causes tires to the right. 4-12 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. Even though the brake lights are always possible. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start...
.... If you . But skids are not flashing, it may seem to spin. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to be slowing down or startingto turn. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to slip and lose cornering force.And in ...a curve causes tires to the right. 4-12 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. Even though the brake lights are always possible. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start...
Owner's Manual
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Don't let it just plain fdling asleep at the wheel? Or is different from driving in less than a second, and you could crash and be aware that can happen. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is it happen to the sides. If it can make you do about an easy...
Don't let it just plain fdling asleep at the wheel? Or is different from driving in less than a second, and you could crash and be aware that can happen. Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is it happen to the sides. If it can make you do about an easy...
Owner's Manual
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... an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in the Index. What's the worst time for slippery spots. But wet ice can be even more . Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Allow greater following distance on... brakes improve your tires meet the road probably have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to brake while you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will need be fine until salt and sand crews can have a very slippery situation. Watch for this'? "Wetice." Very cold snow or ice can be...
... an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in the Index. What's the worst time for slippery spots. But wet ice can be even more . Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Allow greater following distance on... brakes improve your tires meet the road probably have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to brake while you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will need be fine until salt and sand crews can have a very slippery situation. Watch for this'? "Wetice." Very cold snow or ice can be...
Owner's Manual
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... in mind that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the steering wheel with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Then, to move the trailer to the left . Passing You'll need to... go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you 'll want to get to the right. Driving with one hand. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps...
... in mind that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the steering wheel with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Then, to move the trailer to the left . Passing You'll need to... go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you 'll want to get to the right. Driving with one hand. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps...
Owner's Manual
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Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you find them quickly. Let up and store the chocks. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Each of the chocks. 2. Apply your engine; 0 Shift into PARK (P) yet.... Have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are tight. 4-34 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle...
Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you find them quickly. Let up and store the chocks. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Each of the chocks. 2. Apply your engine; 0 Shift into PARK (P) yet.... Have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are tight. 4-34 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Sling-type Tow Truck B. The make, model, and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The usual towing equipment is: When the towing service arrives, let thetow operator know that this ...manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Wheel-lift Tow Truck C. Towing Your Vehicle If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it ...fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow ...
...Sling-type Tow Truck B. The make, model, and year of your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The usual towing equipment is: When the towing service arrives, let thetow operator know that this ...manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Wheel-lift Tow Truck C. Towing Your Vehicle If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it ...fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may want to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow ...
Owner's Manual
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... very bumpy and noisy, but you want the vehicle to go. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your foot from the accelerator pedal. Take your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 5-24 Steer to maintain lane position... brake to use in a skid. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to a stop , well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. If air goes out of the traffic lane.
... very bumpy and noisy, but you want the vehicle to go. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your foot from the accelerator pedal. Take your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 5-24 Steer to maintain lane position... brake to use in a skid. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to a stop , well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. If air goes out of the traffic lane.
Owner's Manual
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Brake Wear Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. This does not mean something is wrong with worn-out...or heavier stop , disc your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you are pushing on the brakepedal firmly), Some driving conditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when the brakes are needed. Disc brakepads have built-inwear indicators that way...that make afew moderate brakestops about every 1,000miles (1 600 km), so your (except when you drive in travel. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, orif there is moving...
Brake Wear Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. This does not mean something is wrong with worn-out...or heavier stop , disc your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you are pushing on the brakepedal firmly), Some driving conditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when the brakes are needed. Disc brakepads have built-inwear indicators that way...that make afew moderate brakestops about every 1,000miles (1 600 km), so your (except when you drive in travel. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, orif there is moving...
Owner's Manual
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... lead to these grades, all passenger car tires must meet General Motors performance standards and have your vehicle vibrating when driving on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the sidewalls of heat and its ability to give you ... to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. In most cases, you notice unusual tire wear or your wheels may need to have been approved for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. A, B, C The temperature grades are (the highest...
... lead to these grades, all passenger car tires must meet General Motors performance standards and have your vehicle vibrating when driving on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the sidewalls of heat and its ability to give you ... to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. In most cases, you notice unusual tire wear or your wheels may need to have been approved for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. A, B, C The temperature grades are (the highest...
Owner's Manual
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...proper for size your vehicle. 6-37 If the contact continues, slow down untilit stops. If you have other tires,use tire chains; Drive slowly and follow the If chain manufacturer's instructions. they can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them as tightly ...tighten them . Install them on will damage your tires. you can damage your vehicle. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with the ends as securely fastened. Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: I your Buick has f P215/60R16 or P225/60R16 size tires, don't use tire chains only where...
...proper for size your vehicle. 6-37 If the contact continues, slow down untilit stops. If you have other tires,use tire chains; Drive slowly and follow the If chain manufacturer's instructions. they can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them as tightly ...tighten them . Install them on will damage your tires. you can damage your vehicle. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with the ends as securely fastened. Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: I your Buick has f P215/60R16 or P225/60R16 size tires, don't use tire chains only where...
Owner's Manual
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...these jobs. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Steering, SuSpension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, ... Index. binding, leaks. Inspect other conditions which should be lubricated. binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for interference or binding. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. If you see anything that might keep a restraint...
...these jobs. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Steering, SuSpension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, ... Index. binding, leaks. Inspect other conditions which should be lubricated. binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for interference or binding. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. If you see anything that might keep a restraint...
Owner's Manual
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Air ...6-13 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-43 Fabric ...6-39 Glass ...6-41 Inside of Your Buick ...6-38 Leather ...6-40 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-41 6-42 Outside 0 1 Your Buick ...6-39 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-39 Tires ...43 6-41 Top of the Instrument ...Panel ...Vinyl ...6-40 3-5 Clock. Setting The ...Comfort Controls ... Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...6- Power Windows and Other Power Options ...6-53 4- 17 City Driving ...Cleaner. BleedValves ...5-...
Air ...6-13 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-43 Fabric ...6-39 Glass ...6-41 Inside of Your Buick ...6-38 Leather ...6-40 Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ...6-41 6-42 Outside 0 1 Your Buick ...6-39 Special Problems ...Stains ...6-39 Tires ...43 6-41 Top of the Instrument ...Panel ...Vinyl ...6-40 3-5 Clock. Setting The ...Comfort Controls ... Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...6- Power Windows and Other Power Options ...6-53 4- 17 City Driving ...Cleaner. BleedValves ...5-...
Owner's Manual
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... ...On Reminder ...Panel ...Lane Change Indicator ...Larger Children . Operation ...Hearing Impaired. Maintenance ...7-37 2-11 Key Reminder Warning ...Keys ...2-1 L a m p. I O 2- Driving On ...Ignition Key Positions ...Ignition Switch ...Illuminated Entry System ...Intlation - I O 2-33 6-3 I c e . Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive 7-39 Axle Boot and Seal ...7-39 Throttle Linkage ...2-42 Instrument Panel ...Instrument PanelIntensity Control ...2-32 6-41 Instrument Panel...
... ...On Reminder ...Panel ...Lane Change Indicator ...Larger Children . Operation ...Hearing Impaired. Maintenance ...7-37 2-11 Key Reminder Warning ...Keys ...2-1 L a m p. I O 2- Driving On ...Ignition Key Positions ...Ignition Switch ...Illuminated Entry System ...Intlation - I O 2-33 6-3 I c e . Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive 7-39 Axle Boot and Seal ...7-39 Throttle Linkage ...2-42 Instrument Panel ...Instrument PanelIntensity Control ...2-32 6-41 Instrument Panel...