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...you want to drive under different conditions. Index ... road ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly...and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use . The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to get service publications. explains "SRS" system.
...you want to drive under different conditions. Index ... road ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly...and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use . The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to get service publications. explains "SRS" system.
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... manual includes the latest information at the time it . 1 GM I We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and GM Emblem, the BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name ROADMASTER are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language .Manual: propriktaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous...
... manual includes the latest information at the time it . 1 GM I We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and GM Emblem, the BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name ROADMASTER are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language .Manual: propriktaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous...
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... automotive industry. "valve-in round tripin July 1904. Durant was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Man, his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort Carriage Co. At the 1905 New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000...thought, maybeit was reorganized, refinanced moved frgm and Detroit to Flint. Thomas D. Buick engineers developed the iv William C. David Buick was instrumental in 1900. knew the Buick as nucleus of a the giant distribution system. However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to automobiles. outlets and salespeople as a He "self-...
... automotive industry. "valve-in round tripin July 1904. Durant was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Man, his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort Carriage Co. At the 1905 New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000...thought, maybeit was reorganized, refinanced moved frgm and Detroit to Flint. Thomas D. Buick engineers developed the iv William C. David Buick was instrumental in 1900. knew the Buick as nucleus of a the giant distribution system. However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to automobiles. outlets and salespeople as a He "self-...
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... attention because it could climb of Buick engines was visible not only on h i m s Test Hl il First Buick Factory V Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. I , Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that ...won racing 500 trophes in 1914. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hardhit by the ...
... attention because it could climb of Buick engines was visible not only on h i m s Test Hl il First Buick Factory V Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. I , Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that ...won racing 500 trophes in 1914. As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hardhit by the ...
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You'll also see you about something that can damage your vehicle. I NOTICE: These mean there something that could is damage your warranty, and could be covered by your vehicle. ~ ~ - When you read other manuals, might see warning labels on yourvehicle. it But the notice will find these notices: not be costly. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice area, we tell you CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different colors in or in...
You'll also see you about something that can damage your vehicle. I NOTICE: These mean there something that could is damage your warranty, and could be covered by your vehicle. ~ ~ - When you read other manuals, might see warning labels on yourvehicle. it But the notice will find these notices: not be costly. Many times, this book you will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice area, we tell you CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different colors in or in...
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Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you mayfind on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your vehicle. of For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES ...
Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you mayfind on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are some the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your vehicle. of For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES ...
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Move the seat forward orback by pressing and holding FWD or BACK. Press it rearward todecrease lumbar support. 1-2 Press the LUMBAR switch forward to lower the seat. Raise the seat by pressing and holding UP. Raise the front of the seat by pressing the left sideof the rearswitch toraise the the rear of the front switch. DN Press and hold to increase lumbar support. Press and hold left side of the seat. Press and holdthe right side of this switch to lower the rear of the seat. Press theright side of this switch to lower the front of the seat. Power Seat (...
Move the seat forward orback by pressing and holding FWD or BACK. Press it rearward todecrease lumbar support. 1-2 Press the LUMBAR switch forward to lower the seat. Raise the seat by pressing and holding UP. Raise the front of the seat by pressing the left sideof the rearswitch toraise the the rear of the front switch. DN Press and hold to increase lumbar support. Press and hold left side of the seat. Press and holdthe right side of this switch to lower the rear of the seat. Press theright side of this switch to lower the front of the seat. Power Seat (...
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... steps, but press the other side of the memory control. Press this feature, the switch is near the LUMBAR control. Memory Seat (Option) When your Roadmaster is in side of the MEMORY control to an upright position. 4.
... steps, but press the other side of the memory control. Press this feature, the switch is near the LUMBAR control. Memory Seat (Option) When your Roadmaster is in side of the MEMORY control to an upright position. 4.
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Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat will go to where you want it. Pull up on the outerside of the seat and move the seatback to an uprightposition. Release thelever to lock the seatback. But don'thave a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. 1-4 *
Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat will go to where you want it. Pull up on the outerside of the seat and move the seatback to an uprightposition. Release thelever to lock the seatback. But don'thave a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. 1-4 *
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Instead, it will be folded down so that the topof the up restraint is closest to provide more cargo space. Slide the head restraint or down to the top your abdomen. This position of On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. For proper protection when the vehicle in is if in motion can be dangerous. of reduces the chance a neckinjury in a crash. In a crash the belt could go up , your vehicle is motion, have 01 seatbacks thatcan be in front of you could causeserious internal injuries. Then well sit back inthe seat and wear your pelvic bones. In a...
Instead, it will be folded down so that the topof the up restraint is closest to provide more cargo space. Slide the head restraint or down to the top your abdomen. This position of On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. For proper protection when the vehicle in is if in motion can be dangerous. of reduces the chance a neckinjury in a crash. In a crash the belt could go up , your vehicle is motion, have 01 seatbacks thatcan be in front of you could causeserious internal injuries. Then well sit back inthe seat and wear your pelvic bones. In a...
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Third Seatback The third seatis folded flatin the tailgate area of it into place. 2. Pull the seatback forward and push down : 1. Pull the seatback up and push back to be sure is of your station wagon. Open the tailgate. 2. Lift the storage compartment lid and fold it back so that it To raise the seatback: 1. Push and pull the top the seatback to lockit it locked in position. 1-6 Press the knob next to the seatback on the passenger side. it lies flat. 2. To raise the seatback: 1. Second Seatback To fold the seatback down .
Third Seatback The third seatis folded flatin the tailgate area of it into place. 2. Pull the seatback forward and push down : 1. Pull the seatback up and push back to be sure is of your station wagon. Open the tailgate. 2. Lift the storage compartment lid and fold it back so that it To raise the seatback: 1. Push and pull the top the seatback to lockit it locked in position. 1-6 Press the knob next to the seatback on the passenger side. it lies flat. 2. To raise the seatback: 1. Second Seatback To fold the seatback down .
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To lower the seatback: 1. Pull the seat release handle to be sure it into place. 4. Fold the storage lid down onit to lock it is locked into place. 5. Makesure it back into position. 3. Pull the seatback down using the assist strap, then push down . The seatback is secure. 1-7 3. Push and pull the top of the storage compartment. Pull the seatback up and push it is now unlocked. Pull the seat release handle in the lower right comer of the seatback to unlock the seatback. 2.
To lower the seatback: 1. Pull the seat release handle to be sure it into place. 4. Fold the storage lid down onit to lock it is locked into place. 5. Makesure it back into position. 3. Pull the seatback down using the assist strap, then push down . The seatback is secure. 1-7 3. Push and pull the top of the storage compartment. Pull the seatback up and push it is now unlocked. Pull the seat release handle in the lower right comer of the seatback to unlock the seatback. 2.
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you are clear. You can be if you how to use safety belts properly. Without belts they could have a do with safety belts. In most states and Canadian provinces, law says to buckle up . In many of them, people who buckle up can 'twear he a safety belt properly. After more than years of safety belts vehicles, 25 in the facts are in between. It also tells yousome things you 'll be a bad one, if so A few crashes are in a crash and If you don't know if you should not do crash, you 're not wearinga safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up . (See "Safety ...
you are clear. You can be if you how to use safety belts properly. Without belts they could have a do with safety belts. In most states and Canadian provinces, law says to buckle up . In many of them, people who buckle up can 'twear he a safety belt properly. After more than years of safety belts vehicles, 25 in the facts are in between. It also tells yousome things you 'll be a bad one, if so A few crashes are in a crash and If you don't know if you should not do crash, you 're not wearinga safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up . (See "Safety ...
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Put someone onit. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it goes. Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you go asfast as it 's just a seat on wheels. 1-9
Put someone onit. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it goes. Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you go asfast as it 's just a seat on wheels. 1-9
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I Get it ... by In a real vehicle, could be the windshield it up to speed. rider The doesn't stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped something. Then stop .
I Get it ... by In a real vehicle, could be the windshield it up to speed. rider The doesn't stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped something. Then stop .
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You stop over more time tostop. That's why safety belts make such goodsense. 1-11 With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. or the instrument panel ... or the safetybelts ! You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
You stop over more time tostop. That's why safety belts make such goodsense. 1-11 With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. or the instrument panel ... or the safetybelts ! You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
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If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your fault you 're in an if accident -- And your passengerscan be hurt. Safety belts are belted. whether you are for of safety belts. not insteadof them the future. A: A: You could be trapped in side and other collisions. 1-12 Most accidents occur within miles (40 k ) 25 m of less thanmph 40 (65 km/h). A: Air bags are supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts-- Every air bag system ever offered sale has required the use for everyone. &.' If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm ...
If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your fault you 're in an if accident -- And your passengerscan be hurt. Safety belts are belted. whether you are for of safety belts. not insteadof them the future. A: A: You could be trapped in side and other collisions. 1-12 Most accidents occur within miles (40 k ) 25 m of less thanmph 40 (65 km/h). A: Air bags are supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts-- Every air bag system ever offered sale has required the use for everyone. &.' If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm ...
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....If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. Be aware that there special things to know which restraint systems your Buick, seethe part of adult size. We'll start with the driver position. Adjust the seat (to wear it . First, you more slowly. 2. Pick up straight...
....If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. Be aware that there special things to know which restraint systems your Buick, seethe part of adult size. We'll start with the driver position. Adjust the seat (to wear it . First, you more slowly. 2. Pick up straight...
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it end of the belt as you pull up the shoulder belt. the 5. it Make surethe release buttonon the buckleis Positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety quickly blelt if you can bucklebelt. If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, the latch it tilt plate and keep pulling until you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the endof this section. 1-14 Push the latch plate into the buckle untilclicks. on buckle the Pull upon the latch plate to . To make sureis secure. 4.
it end of the belt as you pull up the shoulder belt. the 5. it Make surethe release buttonon the buckleis Positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety quickly blelt if you can bucklebelt. If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, the latch it tilt plate and keep pulling until you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the endof this section. 1-14 Push the latch plate into the buckle untilclicks. on buckle the Pull upon the latch plate to . To make sureis secure. 4.