Owner's Manual
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...audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service publications. Index ... The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Se~ceandAppearanceCare Here the...to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the and how to read. i This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such astire or flat a overheated engine, etc. ... ...
...audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service publications. Index ... The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...Se~ceandAppearanceCare Here the...to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the and how to read. i This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such astire or flat a overheated engine, etc. ... ...
Owner's Manual
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... bag sensing system detects that doesn't move or deform, such as pets or objects) between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of what the repair costs were. Vehicle damage is suddenly stopping as a result a crash. The airbag will move deform, the threshold or level is determined...
... bag sensing system detects that doesn't move or deform, such as pets or objects) between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of what the repair costs were. Vehicle damage is suddenly stopping as a result a crash. The airbag will move deform, the threshold or level is determined...
Owner's Manual
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...thecover for service. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly.You may have information about servicing your air bagsystem. Improper service can mean that your Buick should be injured if you so. Do not openor break theair bag covers. 0... an air is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bagsaffect how your air bagsystem won't work on yourvehicle. Tour Buick dealer and the Roadmaster Service Manual have to do you are activated and dnver's safety belt usage at deployment....
...thecover for service. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly.You may have information about servicing your air bagsystem. Improper service can mean that your Buick should be injured if you so. Do not openor break theair bag covers. 0... an air is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bagsaffect how your air bagsystem won't work on yourvehicle. Tour Buick dealer and the Roadmaster Service Manual have to do you are activated and dnver's safety belt usage at deployment....
Owner's Manual
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... damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work and the PASS KEY light willcome on , you will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet... broken in . Your PASS-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 the Index for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't drive at any one speed -- Follow this breaking-in...
... damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work and the PASS KEY light willcome on , you will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet... broken in . Your PASS-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 the Index for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't drive at any one speed -- Follow this breaking-in...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. 3. Also, the wrong kind of in your vehicle. If your engine might not perform properly. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the...
... vehicle. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. 3. Also, the wrong kind of in your vehicle. If your engine might not perform properly. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... you have the manual fan DEFOG: This setting directs the airflow to the heater outlet for maximum air conditioning performance if the inside the vehicle for passenger comfort. Air will be off. Buick when the vehicle moving , you can outside air once the vehicle interior has cooled down. Adjust the temperature control...
... you have the manual fan DEFOG: This setting directs the airflow to the heater outlet for maximum air conditioning performance if the inside the vehicle for passenger comfort. Air will be off. Buick when the vehicle moving , you can outside air once the vehicle interior has cooled down. Adjust the temperature control...
Owner's Manual
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Then you 'll want it the m Your Buick can adjust your speed. Both control systems steering and -parked cars and stops right in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlierin this section.) It ... your lane, a car suddenly pulls or Suppose you're steering through the curve. favorable conditions you a out from nowhere, or a child darts from a possible can perform very well in emergenciese to Speed limit signs near curves warn that you can control. Whde you're in a curve, speed is better to go...
Then you 'll want it the m Your Buick can adjust your speed. Both control systems steering and -parked cars and stops right in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlierin this section.) It ... your lane, a car suddenly pulls or Suppose you're steering through the curve. favorable conditions you a out from nowhere, or a child darts from a possible can perform very well in emergenciese to Speed limit signs near curves warn that you can control. Whde you're in a curve, speed is better to go...
Owner's Manual
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...-lock brake system warning light may come on your spare with guide rails. on the rails. Using them can . course, it's best replace Of to perform well posted speed limits for at distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire...
...-lock brake system warning light may come on your spare with guide rails. on the rails. Using them can . course, it's best replace Of to perform well posted speed limits for at distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle all GM. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. dealer for all parts receipts and list parts and GM-trained and supported service people. perform. the mileage and the date of any service work , see "Service and OwnerPublications" in the Index. a manual can. Service Your vehicle has... an air bag system. There isalso technical information much more about how to service your Buick than this about the care your of these marks: Delco 6-1 This section begins with all your service needs. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care...
...vehicle all GM. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. dealer for all parts receipts and list parts and GM-trained and supported service people. perform. the mileage and the date of any service work , see "Service and OwnerPublications" in the Index. a manual can. Service Your vehicle has... an air bag system. There isalso technical information much more about how to service your Buick than this about the care your of these marks: Delco 6-1 This section begins with all your service needs. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care...
Owner's Manual
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... 14n the United States and CGSB i 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. You could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other fasteners. "English"and "metric" fasteners can be damaged if...
... 14n the United States and CGSB i 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance and engine protection. You could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other fasteners. "English"and "metric" fasteners can be damaged if...
Owner's Manual
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...label), it is the type of fuels used, repairs may also turn on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that the cause of the condition...meet California specifications. If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to your instrument panel may turn on fuels that contains methanol. That damage wouldn't be covered under your emission control system performance maybe affected. If such fuels areused, your warranty. 6-3 ...
...label), it is the type of fuels used, repairs may also turn on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that the cause of the condition...meet California specifications. If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to your instrument panel may turn on fuels that contains methanol. That damage wouldn't be covered under your emission control system performance maybe affected. If such fuels areused, your warranty. 6-3 ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for quite a while. If it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Let the engine run at idle for 10 minutes. At high speed for about 15 miles (24 krn) when outside...
... on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for quite a while. If it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Let the engine run at idle for 10 minutes. At high speed for about 15 miles (24 krn) when outside...
Owner's Manual
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... wrong replacement brake parts. 6-29 Vehicles we design and test have new ones put in that are necessaryto help prevent brake pulsation. The braking performance you makea moderate brake stop , then your rear drum brakes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes arefirst applied or lightly applied. For ...work well of your braking system for movement, brake padsfor wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to be replaced as your Buick does when it is new. be a sign of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are wrong for wear. If you drive in --...
... wrong replacement brake parts. 6-29 Vehicles we design and test have new ones put in that are necessaryto help prevent brake pulsation. The braking performance you makea moderate brake stop , then your rear drum brakes may cause a brake squeal when the brakes arefirst applied or lightly applied. For ...work well of your braking system for movement, brake padsfor wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to be replaced as your Buick does when it is new. be a sign of brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are wrong for wear. If you drive in --...
Owner's Manual
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If you ever replace your tires have one).It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. Buying New Tires To find out what kind andsize of different sizes or types (radial andbias-...
If you ever replace your tires have one).It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire's sidewall. Buying New Tires To find out what kind andsize of different sizes or types (radial andbias-...
Owner's Manual
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... one way or theother, the alignment may need . be Wheel Replacement Replace any of heat andits ability to the generation of your Buick dealer if any of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of these conditions exist....Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on a smooth road, your wheels may need to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. 6-43 Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can sometimes berepaired). If wheel nuts keep comingloose, the...
... one way or theother, the alignment may need . be Wheel Replacement Replace any of heat andits ability to the generation of your Buick dealer if any of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of these conditions exist....Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on a smooth road, your wheels may need to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. 6-43 Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can sometimes berepaired). If wheel nuts keep comingloose, the...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. help protect our To environment, and to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. This section covers the maintenance required your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, or yourBuick dealer for...
... your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. help protect our To environment, and to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. This section covers the maintenance required your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, or yourBuick dealer for...
Owner's Manual
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...o r h g condition. You may use your vehicle uses these limits on how to keep your vehicle These schedules are listedP r D. You will perform the work , it are driven on reasonable road surfaces within recommended how you have done and when you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Or...and lubricants to use the recommended fuel. You may drive long distances Tire-Loading Information label. Al l parts should have any right for your Buick dealer. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may drive very short distances limits. driving limits. So please read this section. in a t Make ...
...o r h g condition. You may use your vehicle uses these limits on how to keep your vehicle These schedules are listedP r D. You will perform the work , it are driven on reasonable road surfaces within recommended how you have done and when you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Or...and lubricants to use the recommended fuel. You may drive long distances Tire-Loading Information label. Al l parts should have any right for your Buick dealer. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may drive very short distances limits. driving limits. So please read this section. in a t Make ...
Owner's Manual
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... your oil every completion of the vehicle's useful life. however, We, 3,000 miles ( 5 000 k ) soonerif the CHANGE OIL m or urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will show you in the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to reset the Oil Life Monitor...may come on . m at the indicated intervals and the maintenance when the oil has been changed. see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in a dusty area be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) the same intervals. monitor This will not nullify The system won't detect dust the oil. I Short Trip/City ...
... your oil every completion of the vehicle's useful life. however, We, 3,000 miles ( 5 000 k ) soonerif the CHANGE OIL m or urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will show you in the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to reset the Oil Life Monitor...may come on . m at the indicated intervals and the maintenance when the oil has been changed. see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in a dusty area be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) the same intervals. monitor This will not nullify The system won't detect dust the oil. I Short Trip/City ...
Owner's Manual
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... Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. , 7.. The services shown in a dusty area, be performed at Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined thatthe failure to perform this maintenance item will show you in drive in this schedule up to change . usually between 3,000...
... Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. , 7.. The services shown in a dusty area, be performed at Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined thatthe failure to perform this maintenance item will show you in drive in this schedule up to change . usually between 3,000...
Owner's Manual
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... tank and add proper fluid if the necessary. Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed the intervals specified to help at ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
... tank and add proper fluid if the necessary. Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed the intervals specified to help at ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.