Owner's Manual
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...'ll find something you want to perform vehicle maintenance and what todo if you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to get service publications. ProblemsontheRoad ...ServiceandAppearanceCare ...This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i The 1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Mmual ...This section tells you...
...'ll find something you want to perform vehicle maintenance and what todo if you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to get service publications. ProblemsontheRoad ...ServiceandAppearanceCare ...This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. i The 1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Mmual ...This section tells you...
Owner's Manual
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... replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag. There are partsof the air bag system in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. sure tofollow proper Be service procedures, and make sure the person performing work foryou is working...
... replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's air bag. There are partsof the air bag system in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. sure tofollow proper Be service procedures, and make sure the person performing work foryou is working...
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK button on the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter. Only the driver's door automatically unlockswhen shifted intoPARK (P). Release thepower door lock switch. Keep all doors and turn the ignitionon. No automatic door unlock. 0 1 power door lock switch 2. Press theLOCK button on the transmitteraga*. All doors automatically lock when shifted outof PARK (P)., All the doors automaticallyunlock when shifted intoPARK (P). 5. The automaticdoor locks will advance by one, going from 3 to 0 to the following modes: To change to 1, etc. 2 All doors automaticallylock when shifted...
... LOCK button on the RemoteKeyless Entry transmitter. Only the driver's door automatically unlockswhen shifted intoPARK (P). Release thepower door lock switch. Keep all doors and turn the ignitionon. No automatic door unlock. 0 1 power door lock switch 2. Press theLOCK button on the transmitteraga*. All doors automatically lock when shifted outof PARK (P)., All the doors automaticallyunlock when shifted intoPARK (P). 5. The automaticdoor locks will advance by one, going from 3 to 0 to the following modes: To change to 1, etc. 2 All doors automaticallylock when shifted...
Owner's Manual
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... secure the trunk, turn off position. The optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter will open the trunk even if the trunk release lockout switch is in the off the TRUNK RELEASE, lock the glove box, then take thedoor key with the trunk open or if lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunklid: Make sure all See "Engine Exhaust"in...
... secure the trunk, turn off position. The optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter will open the trunk even if the trunk release lockout switch is in the off the TRUNK RELEASE, lock the glove box, then take thedoor key with the trunk open or if lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunklid: Make sure all See "Engine Exhaust"in...
Owner's Manual
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... hard stops for the first500 miles (804 km). Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions With the ignitionkey in the ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your steering wheel will perform better in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for...
... hard stops for the first500 miles (804 km). Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions With the ignitionkey in the ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your steering wheel will perform better in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for...
Owner's Manual
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... of the shift lever -- If you want . Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to fully apply your vehicle ignite. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you cannot shift out PARK (P), easepressure on of Step 4. 3. If you maintain brake application. lifting Out of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn I 2-28 Things that can 't shift out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
... of the shift lever -- If you want . Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to fully apply your vehicle ignite. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you cannot shift out PARK (P), easepressure on of Step 4. 3. If you maintain brake application. lifting Out of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn I 2-28 Things that can 't shift out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.
Owner's Manual
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... warning light will stay onif your parking brake. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will be working properly if the brake system warning light on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. That's normal. Then start your engine and may not be ready to drive off . Or, if the light comes on when you set , a T chime will also come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key...
... warning light will stay onif your parking brake. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will be working properly if the brake system warning light on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. That's normal. Then start your engine and may not be ready to drive off . Or, if the light comes on when you set , a T chime will also come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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... stay on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on as early as a bulb check each time the engine is started after that the Oil Life Monitor System has been reset. 2-66 After changing the erzgine oil, the system should he reset. The reset button is lit for fiveseconds as 2,000 miles (3 218...
... stay on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on as early as a bulb check each time the engine is started after that the Oil Life Monitor System has been reset. 2-66 After changing the erzgine oil, the system should he reset. The reset button is lit for fiveseconds as 2,000 miles (3 218...
Owner's Manual
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... dual automatic comfortemp system manually by selecting any air choice(except the rear window defogger) and any fan speed. When the vehicle is needed, use HTR with the TEMPERATURE lever toward WARM. The heater works best if you keep your vehicle. Again, adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down arrow. Heating If you have the electronic touch system, on cold...
... dual automatic comfortemp system manually by selecting any air choice(except the rear window defogger) and any fan speed. When the vehicle is needed, use HTR with the TEMPERATURE lever toward WARM. The heater works best if you keep your vehicle. Again, adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down arrow. Heating If you have the electronic touch system, on cold...
Owner's Manual
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... rear window antenna, the repairs and wouldn't be coveredby your window. Press this button to quickly remove fog, frost or ice from the windshield. After 10 minutes it will remain at that selection until the engine is selected, the fan speed will turn off or another selection has been made. If a manual fan speed setting is turned off by itself , orpressing the button during the heating...
... rear window antenna, the repairs and wouldn't be coveredby your window. Press this button to quickly remove fog, frost or ice from the windshield. After 10 minutes it will remain at that selection until the engine is selected, the fan speed will turn off or another selection has been made. If a manual fan speed setting is turned off by itself , orpressing the button during the heating...
Owner's Manual
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... the OFF button on the main control panel once. O The indicator lights above the control will turn off by pressing the OFF button once. To activate the passenger control, simply press the COOL or WARM buttons located on your steering wheel. Press the TEMP up to decrease the temperature. Pressing the OFF button a second time will show the difference from the...
... the OFF button on the main control panel once. O The indicator lights above the control will turn off by pressing the OFF button once. To activate the passenger control, simply press the COOL or WARM buttons located on your steering wheel. Press the TEMP up to decrease the temperature. Pressing the OFF button a second time will show the difference from the...
Owner's Manual
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... wiring. When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle lamps is out. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you are seeing your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other drivers you might have a trailer lighting system plugged in advance. If you don't shift down a long or steep downgrade. Making Turns I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could be sure they're all working . When you signal a turn , change...
... wiring. When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle lamps is out. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you are seeing your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other drivers you might have a trailer lighting system plugged in advance. If you don't shift down a long or steep downgrade. Making Turns I NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could be sure they're all working . When you signal a turn , change...
Owner's Manual
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If the warning doesn't come back on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Tow a trailer. Turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. If there's still no sign of steam, you can drive normally. Turn on , you can idle the engine for two or threeminutes while you're parked, to...
If the warning doesn't come back on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Tow a trailer. Turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. If there's still no sign of steam, you can drive normally. Turn on , you can idle the engine for two or threeminutes while you're parked, to...
Owner's Manual
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... thefollowing: Too much flexing Too much air (overinflation), you can 't tell if your vehicle has been sitting for your tires when they 're underinflated. It's not. NOTICE: (Continued) If your compact sparetire. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the rear edge of the driver's door, showsthe correct inflation pressures for atleast three hours or driven no...
... thefollowing: Too much flexing Too much air (overinflation), you can 't tell if your vehicle has been sitting for your tires when they 're underinflated. It's not. NOTICE: (Continued) If your compact sparetire. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the rear edge of the driver's door, showsthe correct inflation pressures for atleast three hours or driven no...
Owner's Manual
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..., handling,speed rating, traction, rideand other damage that same TPC Specnumber. When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a TirePerformance Criteria Specification(TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. The tire has a puncture, cut or snagged deep enough to check the treadwear indicators, which will continue to have tires that are the same size...
..., handling,speed rating, traction, rideand other damage that same TPC Specnumber. When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a TirePerformance Criteria Specification(TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. The tire has a puncture, cut or snagged deep enough to check the treadwear indicators, which will continue to have tires that are the same size...
Owner's Manual
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... performance. (This applies only to lose control while driving. If you to vehicles sold in road characteristics and climate. Using tires of different sizes also cause may vary with Traction -- It was developed use thesame size and type tires on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may damage to use on the sidewallsof most passenger car tires. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times...
... performance. (This applies only to lose control while driving. If you to vehicles sold in road characteristics and climate. Using tires of different sizes also cause may vary with Traction -- It was developed use thesame size and type tires on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may damage to use on the sidewallsof most passenger car tires. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times...
Owner's Manual
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..., transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-28 An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter...
..., transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-28 An Emission Control Service. * * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter...
Owner's Manual
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... . Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hosesand have high effort or excessive wear. Replace parts as needed . Inspect pipes, all fittings and clamps; Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage or missingparts. Check parking brake adjustment. Inspectother brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,parking brake, etc. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspensionand steering...
... . Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hosesand have high effort or excessive wear. Replace parts as needed . Inspect pipes, all fittings and clamps; Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage or missingparts. Check parking brake adjustment. Inspectother brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,parking brake, etc. Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspensionand steering...
Owner's Manual
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...41 Radiator and'Heater Hose ...7-41 Steering ...7-41 Suspension ...7-41 Throttle Linkage ...7-41 Instrument ...2-40 Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...6-44 2-52,2-53 Cluster ...InteriorLamps ...2-40 Jack. Tire ...5-23 Jump Starting ...5-2 7-38 K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Key Reminder Warning ...2 13. 1 8 - 2. Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-60 Engine Oil Pressure ...2-64 Fuel ...2-67 GAWR ...4 2.8 7-41 System Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Glove Box ...2-47 Gfoss Axle Weight Rating ...4-28 4-28 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...Guide FranGais ...11 .. Keyless Entry System...
...41 Radiator and'Heater Hose ...7-41 Steering ...7-41 Suspension ...7-41 Throttle Linkage ...7-41 Instrument ...2-40 Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...6-44 2-52,2-53 Cluster ...InteriorLamps ...2-40 Jack. Tire ...5-23 Jump Starting ...5-2 7-38 K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Key Reminder Warning ...2 13. 1 8 - 2. Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-60 Engine Oil Pressure ...2-64 Fuel ...2-67 GAWR ...4 2.8 7-41 System Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Glove Box ...2-47 Gfoss Axle Weight Rating ...4-28 4-28 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...Guide FranGais ...11 .. Keyless Entry System...
Owner's Manual
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...CheckOilLevel ...2-65 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-60 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...2-64 2-61 Low Coolant Warning ...LowFuel ...2-67 OilPressure ...2-64 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-4. 2-55 Traction Control System Warning ...2.59.4.8 Traction Off Warning ...4-8 Loading YourVehicle ...4-28 Lockout Protection ...2-6 Locks ...2-3 Cylinders ...7-38 Door ...2-3 7-38 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...Memory Door ...2-4 2-4 PowerDoor ...Rear Door Security ...2-6 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-40 2-11 Trunk ...Window ...2-31 2-61 Low Coolant Warning Light ...LowFuelLight...
...CheckOilLevel ...2-65 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-60 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...2-64 2-61 Low Coolant Warning ...LowFuel ...2-67 OilPressure ...2-64 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-4. 2-55 Traction Control System Warning ...2.59.4.8 Traction Off Warning ...4-8 Loading YourVehicle ...4-28 Lockout Protection ...2-6 Locks ...2-3 Cylinders ...7-38 Door ...2-3 7-38 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...Memory Door ...2-4 2-4 PowerDoor ...Rear Door Security ...2-6 Steering Column Lock Check ...7-40 2-11 Trunk ...Window ...2-31 2-61 Low Coolant Warning Light ...LowFuelLight...
