Owner's Manual
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... FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you how to get service publications. It also gives you how to read. Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use . i Index ... explains "SRS" system. The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section...
... FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you how to get service publications. It also gives you how to read. Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use . i Index ... explains "SRS" system. The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Buick, seethe part of adult size. Lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it . Adjust the seat (to seehow... "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Driver I Isition This part describes the driver's restraint system. Don't letit get twisted. We'll start with the driver position. Be aware that there special things to know about are different rules for people of this happens, let the belt go...
... in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Buick, seethe part of adult size. Lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it . Adjust the seat (to seehow... "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Driver I Isition This part describes the driver's restraint system. Don't letit get twisted. We'll start with the driver position. Be aware that there special things to know about are different rules for people of this happens, let the belt go...
Owner's Manual
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... badly injured or even killed. Don't leave the keys in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and whatto do if you if everything is working properly -- a 2-1 Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that...
... badly injured or even killed. Don't leave the keys in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and whatto do if you if everything is working properly -- a 2-1 Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the ignition off. At this time, the vehicle will not start . If the starter won't work withthe other key, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II. PASS-Key 1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key 1 that someone is using the wrong ... this time, you insert or remove the keyfrom the ignition. If your vehicle doesstart, the first ignition key may remain on , the key may not start . See your vehicle needs service. It works when you may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). When...
Turn the ignition off. At this time, the vehicle will not start . If the starter won't work withthe other key, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II. PASS-Key 1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key 1 that someone is using the wrong ... this time, you insert or remove the keyfrom the ignition. If your vehicle doesstart, the first ignition key may remain on , the key may not start . See your vehicle needs service. It works when you may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). When...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you don't have to have a new key made . ~ 2-14 During thistime your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to wait three minutes before trying another ignition...-Key I system, I however, is the PASS-Key 1 system. 1 New Vehicle ''Break-in'' NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it off. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first ...miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. If you're ever driving and and the PASS KEY light comes on and stays on . fast or ...
.... If you don't have to have a new key made . ~ 2-14 During thistime your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to wait three minutes before trying another ignition...-Key I system, I however, is the PASS-Key 1 system. 1 New Vehicle ''Break-in'' NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it off. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for the first ...miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. If you're ever driving and and the PASS KEY light comes on and stays on . fast or ...
Owner's Manual
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... the key. works, then your vehicle needs service. ~ ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you to operate your hand. Ignition Switch C I in which you inserted the key. START (E): This key position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. Using a tool to any accessories.
... the key. works, then your vehicle needs service. ~ ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you to operate your hand. Ignition Switch C I in which you inserted the key. START (E): This key position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. Using a tool to any accessories.
Owner's Manual
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... 0°F or -18"C), do , you 're already moving . When starting your starter motor. 2. for 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART and holdit there. Starting Your Engine Move yourshift lever to PARK(P) only when your vehicle is...go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your battery. With your engine has run a while. If you do this: 1. Your engine won't start within10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you have to PARK if yourh i c k (P) is stopped. Shift to...
... 0°F or -18"C), do , you 're already moving . When starting your starter motor. 2. for 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART and holdit there. Starting Your Engine Move yourshift lever to PARK(P) only when your vehicle is...go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your battery. With your engine has run a while. If you do this: 1. Your engine won't start within10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you have to PARK if yourh i c k (P) is stopped. Shift to...
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...electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to work with the electronics in the Index. Turn off the engine. 2. Before adding electrical ...damaging your vehicle. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. 2. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. You could be plugged a minimum of extension cord could beflooded with yourdealer. Plug the ...
...electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine still won't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to work with the electronics in the Index. Turn off the engine. 2. Before adding electrical ...damaging your vehicle. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. 2. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. You could be plugged a minimum of extension cord could beflooded with yourdealer. Plug the ...
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for that you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. PARK (P): This locks your Buick dealer in ? Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. It's the best position to ... it could If be sure to store the cord asit was before to use when you have, and some other things. 4. Instead of oil you start your engine because your shift lever. After you contact your transmission drive shaft. you don't, it from moving engine parts.
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for that you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. PARK (P): This locks your Buick dealer in ? Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. It's the best position to ... it could If be sure to store the cord asit was before to use when you have, and some other things. 4. Instead of oil you start your engine because your shift lever. After you contact your transmission drive shaft. you don't, it from moving engine parts.
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.... is Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine running , thevehicle can move suddenly. to NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your regular brakes before is starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to. or 2-19 To be You or others could damage yourtransmission. Then move the shift lever to...
.... is Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine running , thevehicle can move suddenly. to NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your regular brakes before is starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to. or 2-19 To be You or others could damage yourtransmission. Then move the shift lever to...
Owner's Manual
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... lever allthe way up or down. Check the front is and rear turn or lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to are on, this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash the in the Index). Then release it . With this light on the instrument panel...
... lever allthe way up or down. Check the front is and rear turn or lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to are on, this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash the in the Index). Then release it . With this light on the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... will clear the window and then either stop return to spray after a coupleseconds and continue of as long as the paddleis held. The wipers will start to your or preset speed. Wagon Rear WindowWashermiper IA CAUTION: I In freezing weather, don't use your vision. Press the top theREAR WIPER-WASH switch to...
... will clear the window and then either stop return to spray after a coupleseconds and continue of as long as the paddleis held. The wipers will start to your or preset speed. Wagon Rear WindowWashermiper IA CAUTION: I In freezing weather, don't use your vision. Press the top theREAR WIPER-WASH switch to...
Owner's Manual
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... Front seat reading lamps turned on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way tothe left. They makeit easy for about 30 seconds oruntil you start your engine. Delayed Illuminated Entry With the Keyless Entry System As long as the doors closed , press the top of the switch to enter and...
... Front seat reading lamps turned on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way tothe left. They makeit easy for about 30 seconds oruntil you start your engine. Delayed Illuminated Entry With the Keyless Entry System As long as the doors closed , press the top of the switch to enter and...
Owner's Manual
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... is mounted behind the net. Put the hooks of the handle into the slots on the handle, pulling the cover up and of out quick starts and stops. Pull on the rear pillar trim. net isn't for larger, heavier The loads. Gently let the cover roll back to the tailgate. Convenience...
... is mounted behind the net. Put the hooks of the handle into the slots on the handle, pulling the cover up and of out quick starts and stops. Pull on the rear pillar trim. net isn't for larger, heavier The loads. Gently let the cover roll back to the tailgate. Convenience...
Owner's Manual
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...right away. 2-55 If the light stays on briefly,to show that your Buick to RUN or START.Then the light should take your alternator and battery charging systems are driving, ...all accessories and set your ignition to dealer at once. VOLTS AIR BAG You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG.The system ...checksthe air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn the key to RUN or START, this light will see "Air i Bag'' in the Index. To save the your batteryuntil you are working...
...right away. 2-55 If the light stays on briefly,to show that your Buick to RUN or START.Then the light should take your alternator and battery charging systems are driving, ...all accessories and set your ignition to dealer at once. VOLTS AIR BAG You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG.The system ...checksthe air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn the key to RUN or START, this light will see "Air i Bag'' in the Index. To save the your batteryuntil you are working...
Owner's Manual
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...brake system may notice that the pedal You is 2-56 If the light comes on , there could be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is will also come on then, have it fixed so it means you if there's a problem. Driving is released.... the lightis still on when you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning lighton. may not be ready to an accident. to START. This light should come on when you . harder to stop you set your parking brake doesn't release if fully. If it doesn't come on ...
...brake system may notice that the pedal You is 2-56 If the light comes on , there could be a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is will also come on then, have it fixed so it means you if there's a problem. Driving is released.... the lightis still on when you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning lighton. may not be ready to an accident. to START. This light should come on when you . harder to stop you set your parking brake doesn't release if fully. If it doesn't come on ...
Owner's Manual
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... after you on replace the compact spare with a compact spare tire. Then start your engine and may also come on when you start theengine again to reset the system.If the light still stayson, or comes on...come on , turn ignition key to the RUN. is also on again when you're driving, your Buick needs service. comes on then,have it fixed so it will come on when you are driving with a...-size tire, or if it comes on , you don't have anti-lock until you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't you still on, have brakes, but you don't...
... after you on replace the compact spare with a compact spare tire. Then start your engine and may also come on when you start theengine again to reset the system.If the light still stayson, or comes on...come on , turn ignition key to the RUN. is also on again when you're driving, your Buick needs service. comes on then,have it fixed so it will come on when you are driving with a...-size tire, or if it comes on , you don't have anti-lock until you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't you still on, have brakes, but you don't...
Owner's Manual
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... engine coolant temperature. the It means that your engine. HOT That reading means sarne thing as possible. In "Problems on asa bulb check when you start your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-58 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on the Road," this manual...
... engine coolant temperature. the It means that your engine. HOT That reading means sarne thing as possible. In "Problems on asa bulb check when you start your engine coolant has overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-58 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on the Road," this manual...
Owner's Manual
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... a misfire.The system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as soonas it stop the vehicle. Avoid steep uphill grades. the 0 If the light stops flashing remains on fuel? If the...
... a misfire.The system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as soonas it stop the vehicle. Avoid steep uphill grades. the 0 If the light stops flashing remains on fuel? If the...
Owner's Manual
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... changed brands of fuel? That'sjust a check to sure the light be sure to fuel your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicleinto gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling acceleration. (These on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a ... if goes wrong. 0 If you turn the light off . It will cause your vehicle with If none of the proper fuel to RUN or START. They are three times this as designed. If so, be works. Poor fuel quality will requireat least one full tank of the above stepshave made...
... changed brands of fuel? That'sjust a check to sure the light be sure to fuel your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicleinto gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling acceleration. (These on briefly, which is normal and doesn't show a ... if goes wrong. 0 If you turn the light off . It will cause your vehicle with If none of the proper fuel to RUN or START. They are three times this as designed. If so, be works. Poor fuel quality will requireat least one full tank of the above stepshave made...