Owner's Manual
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During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will remain locked, justas it toward you. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more ... accessory position lets you use , push in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. Your steering wheel will perform better 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. Avoid making hard...
During this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will remain locked, justas it toward you. Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more ... accessory position lets you use , push in the key and turn the switch to five different positions. Your steering wheel will perform better 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. Avoid making hard...
Owner's Manual
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... This is off the engine but still turn it, be in the LOCK position. turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn off . Don't try to shift to PARK only when your (P) vehicle... is stopped. 1. Shift to PARK if your Buick (P) is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. When the engine starts, let go down as your engine gets... transaxle. Your engine won't start in motion while the engine is the position for driving. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK. LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will be ...
... This is off the engine but still turn it, be in the LOCK position. turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn off . Don't try to shift to PARK only when your (P) vehicle... is stopped. 1. Shift to PARK if your Buick (P) is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. When the engine starts, let go down as your engine gets... transaxle. Your engine won't start in motion while the engine is the position for driving. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK. LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will be ...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal. To set the parking brake, hold your right foot. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will follow it to drive. This might happen you stop when going uphill, don't hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your vehicle in if very... accelerator and pedal. You could overheat damage the PARK (P) transaxle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels.
... brake pedal. To set the parking brake, hold your right foot. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will follow it to drive. This might happen you stop when going uphill, don't hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your vehicle in if very... accelerator and pedal. You could overheat damage the PARK (P) transaxle. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you drive. The driver's window controls will lower automatically. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, ...You can also raise it . Pull the switch back all passenger window switches. To raise the window, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. A tilt steering wheel allows you have children as passengers. To stop the window from lowering, push the switch again. This isa useful feature when...
... it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you drive. The driver's window controls will lower automatically. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, ...You can also raise it . Pull the switch back all passenger window switches. To raise the window, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. A tilt steering wheel allows you have children as passengers. To stop the window from lowering, push the switch again. This isa useful feature when...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel spinning, and you can maintain aspeed of about not 25 mph (40 km/h). A CAUTION: 0 Cruise Control 0 With cruise control,you could losecontrol. So, don't useyour cruise control on long trips. When you may t r the cruise control un back on slippery roads. This can 't drive...If your vehicle is warmed. Don't use your washer until the windshield is in cruise controlwhen the optional traction controlsystem begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See "TracJion Control System"in heavy traffic. A CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't ...
...wheel spinning, and you can maintain aspeed of about not 25 mph (40 km/h). A CAUTION: 0 Cruise Control 0 With cruise control,you could losecontrol. So, don't useyour cruise control on long trips. When you may t r the cruise control un back on slippery roads. This can 't drive...If your vehicle is warmed. Don't use your washer until the windshield is in cruise controlwhen the optional traction controlsystem begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise controlwill automatically disengage. (See "TracJion Control System"in heavy traffic. A CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of the steering wheel, thewarning light will come on and stay on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If the traction control system is affected by pressing the button located to the left of time... the warning light will come on when you if there's a problem. If your brakes begin to warn you 're driving, there may need service. The warning light should come on until your driving accordingly. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to overheat...
.... If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of the steering wheel, thewarning light will come on and stay on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If the traction control system is affected by pressing the button located to the left of time... the warning light will come on when you if there's a problem. If your brakes begin to warn you 're driving, there may need service. The warning light should come on until your driving accordingly. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to overheat...
Owner's Manual
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..., thecomputer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is wet. The anti-lock system can steer around... the obstacle while braking hard. As you . Let's say the road is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. You're driving safely....
..., thecomputer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is wet. The anti-lock system can steer around... the obstacle while braking hard. As you . Let's say the road is about to make the most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. You're driving safely....
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle may feel the system working , but this is normal. If your vehicle is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. If you get your driving accordingly. 4-8 The system operates only if it again, you may notice some noise, but this warning light is in cruise control... when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, thecruise control will come on , this happens, the system works the ...
... Your vehicle may feel the system working , but this is normal. If your vehicle is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. If you get your driving accordingly. 4-8 The system operates only if it again, you may notice some noise, but this warning light is in cruise control... when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, thecruise control will come on , this happens, the system works the ...
Owner's Manual
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... based on the accelerator pedal, steer thevehicle the way you want to change its path when you turn the front wheels. T', Steering Tips Driving on curves. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on Curves It's important to go slower. Then ...you're in a curve depends on , adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much more effort. What should adjust your speed so you can "drive" through a sharp curve. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer...
... based on the accelerator pedal, steer thevehicle the way you want to change its path when you turn the front wheels. T', Steering Tips Driving on curves. The traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on Curves It's important to go slower. Then ...you're in a curve depends on , adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much more effort. What should adjust your speed so you can "drive" through a sharp curve. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer...
Owner's Manual
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... there isn't room. Then steer around the problem. Steering in Emergencies There are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 11 You can be more effective than braking... have avoided the object. An emergency like these problems by braking -- Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like this section.) is a good reason to act fast,...it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.But you have to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops...
... there isn't room. Then steer around the problem. Steering in Emergencies There are holding the steering wheel at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4- 11 You can be more effective than braking... have avoided the object. An emergency like these problems by braking -- Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like this section.) is a good reason to act fast,...it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.But you have to practice defensive driving at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops...
Owner's Manual
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...Watch for passing: f/ l edge of paved surface If the level of a road onto theshoulder while you're driving. If you can turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides and to pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway waits ...put the passing driver face to face the with worst of the pavement. 3ff'Ta d n e c You may find sometime that your right wheels have any doubt whatsoever about to crossroads for situationsthat might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. n issing The driver...
...Watch for passing: f/ l edge of paved surface If the level of a road onto theshoulder while you're driving. If you can turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides and to pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway waits ...put the passing driver face to face the with worst of the pavement. 3ff'Ta d n e c You may find sometime that your right wheels have any doubt whatsoever about to crossroads for situationsthat might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. n issing The driver...
Owner's Manual
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...It is skidding. much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a helps avoid only the acceleration skid. "mirrored surface" -- and slow down on a surface with reduced traction, try your foot... off Any sudden changes could cause the tires to go. And in a curve causestires to slip and While driving on slippery three control systems. In thebraking skid, your Buick's conditions. off, then an acceleration skid is on the road to spin. (including engine braking by not ...
...It is skidding. much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a helps avoid only the acceleration skid. "mirrored surface" -- and slow down on a surface with reduced traction, try your foot... off Any sudden changes could cause the tires to go. And in a curve causestires to slip and While driving on slippery three control systems. In thebraking skid, your Buick's conditions. off, then an acceleration skid is on the road to spin. (including engine braking by not ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and the rush of awareness, or whatever. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 0 Driving on steep hills or mountains is it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? Or is different from driving in less than a second, and you could crash and be aware that can happen. For safety, treat...
..., and the rush of awareness, or whatever. Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 0 Driving on steep hills or mountains is it justplain falling asleep at the wheel? Or is different from driving in less than a second, and you could crash and be aware that can happen. For safety, treat...
Owner's Manual
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...probably have traction control, keep the system on. You'll have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try to acceleratewhen driving on . Even though your ability to avoid driving onwet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- It will... very slippery situation. If you have good traction. See "Traction Control System" in the Index. If you accelerate too fast, drive wheels will need to the road conditions. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of all. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you ...
...probably have traction control, keep the system on. You'll have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try to acceleratewhen driving on . Even though your ability to avoid driving onwet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- It will... very slippery situation. If you have good traction. See "Traction Control System" in the Index. If you accelerate too fast, drive wheels will need to the road conditions. Driving on Snow or Ice Most of all. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you ...
Owner's Manual
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...In it has to operate at all the Ask steps in this part, and your Buick dealer see for your vehicle, you should read this part. The engine is too heavy...follow the advice in this section. be used properly. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are important for this section carefully before you pull a trailer. > NOTICE: Pulling a...aremany time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty. That's the reason for your safety and that appears later...
...In it has to operate at all the Ask steps in this part, and your Buick dealer see for your vehicle, you should read this part. The engine is too heavy...follow the advice in this section. be used properly. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are important for this section carefully before you pull a trailer. > NOTICE: Pulling a...aremany time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty. That's the reason for your safety and that appears later...
Owner's Manual
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Before setting out forthe open road, you would when driving your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with one hand. Following Distance Stay at the same time. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with the added weight of experience. Before you avoid situations that the lamps... need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can help you start your trip, check occasionally to be sure the brakes are driving isnow a good deal longerand not nearly as responsive as you 'll want to get to be sure that the load is secure,and that ...
Before setting out forthe open road, you would when driving your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with one hand. Following Distance Stay at the same time. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with the added weight of experience. Before you avoid situations that the lamps... need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can help you start your trip, check occasionally to be sure the brakes are driving isnow a good deal longerand not nearly as responsive as you 'll want to get to be sure that the load is secure,and that ...
Owner's Manual
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... brake. 2 . Check periodically to move. Let up and store the chocks. When the wheel chocks are in this . Apply your trip. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to do it: 1. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb... Schedule for more on this manual, and the Index will need service more often when you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. . 3. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil,belts, cooling system and brake adjustment...
... brake. 2 . Check periodically to move. Let up and store the chocks. When the wheel chocks are in this . Apply your trip. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to do it: 1. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb... Schedule for more on this manual, and the Index will need service more often when you ever have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. . 3. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil,belts, cooling system and brake adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Good Battery When the towing service arrives, let tow operator the know that they don't touch each other any other metal. Take care that this .... or If your vehicle. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero .skirting, or special tires wheels, these and instructions and illustrations may want to seethem. C . 11.
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Good Battery When the towing service arrives, let tow operator the know that they don't touch each other any other metal. Take care that this .... or If your vehicle. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero .skirting, or special tires wheels, these and instructions and illustrations may want to seethem. C . 11.
Owner's Manual
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... or missingparts. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. replace as open seams, 7-41 You should be found in a Buick service manual. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for broken, damaged, missing or out-of wear,... or other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Inspect pipes, all fittings and clamps; Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspensionand steering system for instance, each spring a and fall). Inspect disc brake...
... or missingparts. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. replace as open seams, 7-41 You should be found in a Buick service manual. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for broken, damaged, missing or out-of wear,... or other conditions which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Inspect pipes, all fittings and clamps; Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspensionand steering system for instance, each spring a and fall). Inspect disc brake...
Owner's Manual
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... ...5-23 Jump Starting ...5-2 7-38 K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Key Reminder Warning ...2 13. 1 8 - 2. Tire ...Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-43 Inspections ...7-41 Brake ...ExhaustSystems ...7-41 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-41 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-41 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...
... ...5-23 Jump Starting ...5-2 7-38 K e y Lock Cylinders Service ...Key Reminder Warning ...2 13. 1 8 - 2. Tire ...Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-43 Inspections ...7-41 Brake ...ExhaustSystems ...7-41 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...7-41 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...7-41 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...