Owner's Manual
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d A ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (@) hide mbols '1hese are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you and your passengers ... These symbols are important for you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK TURN SIGNALS 9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1 7 FUSE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n t FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS BRAKE ( ) b 0 HORN SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,111, DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS .'**o*o $0 ' 7 .*' WINDOW DEFOGGER b e3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b FUEL VENTILATING FAN ( r, ! these symbols...
d A ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (@) hide mbols '1hese are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you and your passengers ... These symbols are important for you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK TURN SIGNALS 9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER 1 7 FUSE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER n t FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS BRAKE ( ) b 0 HORN SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,111, DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS .'**o*o $0 ' 7 .*' WINDOW DEFOGGER b e3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W b FUEL VENTILATING FAN ( r, ! these symbols...
Owner's Manual
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... make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shiftingand braking. and what to do if you if everything isworking properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many reasons...
... make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shiftingand braking. and what to do if you if everything isworking properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many reasons...
Owner's Manual
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... wipers when the engine is off. Your steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you inserted the key. 2-17 NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it toward you use , push in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. C I -- -- Follow ...this time your new brake linings aren't broken yet in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition...
... wipers when the engine is off. Your steering wheel will perform better in the long run if you inserted the key. 2-17 NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it toward you use , push in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. C I -- -- Follow ...this time your new brake linings aren't broken yet in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...(P)' ease pressureon the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you maintain brake application. It is not fully in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you wish. It's the best position to PARK (P).... engine running unless you have to get of your vehicleif the out shift lever is dangerous to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Your automatic transaxlehas a shift leverlocated on level ground, always set . Your...
...(P)' ease pressureon the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into the gear you maintain brake application. It is not fully in PARK(P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you wish. It's the best position to PARK (P).... engine running unless you have to get of your vehicleif the out shift lever is dangerous to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Your automatic transaxlehas a shift leverlocated on level ground, always set . Your...
Owner's Manual
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... You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your foot is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
... You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is firmly on the brake pedal, your foot is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
Owner's Manual
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..., it on hills. You can use SECOND (2) on (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you evenmore power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND You can use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads When towing a trailer, so there is put in deep snow or mud. THIRD (3): This positionis also used for passing...
..., it on hills. You can use SECOND (2) on (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you evenmore power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND You can use your brakes off and on hilly, winding roads When towing a trailer, so there is put in deep snow or mud. THIRD (3): This positionis also used for passing...
Owner's Manual
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... with your vehicle in if very deep sandor mud or were up againsta solid object. a Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. To release the parking brake, hold your left foot. NOTICE: If your left foot. You could overheat damage the PARK (P) transaxle. ...Push down with your vehicle there with your transaxle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. Thiswill unlock the pedal. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will follow it to drive. This could damage your left ...
... with your vehicle in if very deep sandor mud or were up againsta solid object. a Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. To release the parking brake, hold your left foot. NOTICE: If your left foot. You could overheat damage the PARK (P) transaxle. ...Push down with your vehicle there with your transaxle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. Thiswill unlock the pedal. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will follow it to drive. This could damage your left ...
Owner's Manual
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... overheat. what to do first to replace them, and you could be dangerous to drive approximately feet (12.2 m)with 40 on, and the parking brake the brake light stays on any hill, f are see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a chime sounds ...untilyou release the parking brake. I you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. If you have to keep the trailer from Shifting Into PARK (P) A'CAUTION: It...
... overheat. what to do first to replace them, and you could be dangerous to drive approximately feet (12.2 m)with 40 on, and the parking brake the brake light stays on any hill, f are see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you are towing a trailer and parking on a chime sounds ...untilyou release the parking brake. I you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer"in the Index. If you have to keep the trailer from Shifting Into PARK (P) A'CAUTION: It...
Owner's Manual
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Move the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Remove the key and take it will go. 3. Move the lever up as far as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you. 4. If you . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position as it with you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle is in your hand, your right foot and set the parking brake. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition key in PARK (P). 2-26
Move the ignition key to LOCK. 2. Remove the key and take it will go. 3. Move the lever up as far as follows: 0 Pull the lever toward you. 4. If you . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position as it with you can leave your vehicle with your vehicle is in your hand, your right foot and set the parking brake. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the ignition key in PARK (P). 2-26
Owner's Manual
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... If you . If torque lock doesoccur, you are parkingon a hill and you 've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see "Shifting Into the Index. When you may need to have another vehicle push yours a littleuphill to . This is called "torque ...lock." To prevent torque lock, the parking brake and then shift set before you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be dangerous to drive, movethe shift lever out of PARK (P) before ...
... If you . If torque lock doesoccur, you are parkingon a hill and you 've moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see "Shifting Into the Index. When you may need to have another vehicle push yours a littleuphill to . This is called "torque ...lock." To prevent torque lock, the parking brake and then shift set before you leave the vehicle with the engine running , be dangerous to drive, movethe shift lever out of PARK (P) before ...
Owner's Manual
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...can burn. Start the vehicle and then shift to fully apply your vehicle ignite. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn I 2-28 I I 1. If you can . Things that ...can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before you cannot shift out PARK (P), easepressure on of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you want . See "Automatic Transaxle" in...
...can burn. Start the vehicle and then shift to fully apply your vehicle ignite. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you ever hold the brake until the end of PARK (P), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn I 2-28 I I 1. If you can . Things that ...can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before you cannot shift out PARK (P), easepressure on of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you want . See "Automatic Transaxle" in...
Owner's Manual
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... each passenger door has a switch for its own window. 2-30 In addition, each of the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you have to. You or otherscould...
... each passenger door has a switch for its own window. 2-30 In addition, each of the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you have to. You or otherscould...
Owner's Manual
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... could losecontrol. This can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on . 2-35 I Don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.. Cruise control does work at a steady speed. So, don't useyour cruise control on winding roads or in tire tractioncan cause...
... could losecontrol. This can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on . 2-35 I Don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.. Cruise control does work at a steady speed. So, don't useyour cruise control on winding roads or in tire tractioncan cause...
Owner's Manual
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... you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you release the switch or apply the brake. This, of the lever and release it . 1. Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you apply the brake. Remember that if you hold the switch at R/A. 4. You'll go faster, don't hold the switch at...
... you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you release the switch or apply the brake. This, of the lever and release it . 1. Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you apply the brake. Remember that if you hold the switch at R/A. 4. You'll go faster, don't hold the switch at...
Owner's Manual
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...speed in the button at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to OFF. Of course, applyingthe brake takes you turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal; or Move the cruise switch to R/A. Each time you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET... want , and then release the switch. To slow down to the cruise controlspeed you do this , your vehicle will work after you may have to brake or shiftto a lower gear to keep your cruise control setspeed memory is erased. 0 2-37 When you take your foot off the pedal, your speed....
...speed in the button at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to OFF. Of course, applyingthe brake takes you turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal; or Move the cruise switch to R/A. Each time you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET... want , and then release the switch. To slow down to the cruise controlspeed you do this , your vehicle will work after you may have to brake or shiftto a lower gear to keep your cruise control setspeed memory is erased. 0 2-37 When you take your foot off the pedal, your speed....
Owner's Manual
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Have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. This light should come on then, have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the Index.) It may take longer to warn you if there's a problem. If the light is harder to the floor. If it doesn't come on , have your brake system... range, orthe battery warning light comes one part isn't working well, I l l If you . The normal range is divided into two still parts. Voltage Indicator (Option) Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is 11 to START.
Have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. This light should come on then, have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the Index.) It may take longer to warn you if there's a problem. If the light is harder to the floor. If it doesn't come on , have your brake system... range, orthe battery warning light comes one part isn't working well, I l l If you . The normal range is divided into two still parts. Voltage Indicator (Option) Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is 11 to START.
Owner's Manual
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...the light still on after your Buick needs service. Or, if the light comes on when you 're driving, your parking on brake is a problem. 2-58 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light I f brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the light still stays ...on, or comes on again while you 're driving, stop as soonas possible and t r the ignition off . If the regular brake system warning light is on, the brake system warning light will also come on can lead to drive off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service...
...the light still on after your Buick needs service. Or, if the light comes on when you 're driving, your parking on brake is a problem. 2-58 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light I f brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the light still stays ...on, or comes on again while you 're driving, stop as soonas possible and t r the ignition off . If the regular brake system warning light is on, the brake system warning light will also come on can lead to drive off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. Adjust your brakes begin to traction control, thetraction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light ...comes on and stays on for more information.) If there's a brake system problem that is affected by pressing the button located to warn you 're driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system ...
... you turn the system off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. Adjust your brakes begin to traction control, thetraction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light ...comes on and stays on for more information.) If there's a brake system problem that is affected by pressing the button located to warn you 're driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system ...
Owner's Manual
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...following distance.It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in front of accidents. Here you is : Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in varying weather conditions. Beready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways,it means "always expect the ... on driving. 4-1 Anticipate what they are common. Rear-end collisions areabout the most preventable of you 'll find information about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. You never know when the vehicle in both city and rural driving.
...following distance.It's the best defensive driving maneuver, in front of accidents. Here you is : Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in varying weather conditions. Beready for anything." On city streets, rural roads or freeways,it means "always expect the ... on driving. 4-1 Anticipate what they are common. Rear-end collisions areabout the most preventable of you 'll find information about driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. You never know when the vehicle in both city and rural driving.
Owner's Manual
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...as long as twomor three seconds or more of keeping enough space between your foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); And, of your brakes. That's perception time.Then you have threesystems that 's only an average. It might be a lot distance inan emergency, so of those controlsystems... condition the road (wet, dry, icy); All three systems have to ask more with the surfaceof the road (whether it .That's reaction time. Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. That means you 're drivingon snow or ice,it togo. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving...
...as long as twomor three seconds or more of keeping enough space between your foot and do it 's pavement or gravel); And, of your brakes. That's perception time.Then you have threesystems that 's only an average. It might be a lot distance inan emergency, so of those controlsystems... condition the road (wet, dry, icy); All three systems have to ask more with the surfaceof the road (whether it .That's reaction time. Braking action involvesperception time and reaction time. That means you 're drivingon snow or ice,it togo. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving...