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explains "SRS" system. This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use. road ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such astire or flat a overheated engine, etc. ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle... and tips about the and how to use it to quickly find something of in you want to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to drive under different conditions.
explains "SRS" system. This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use. road ProblemsontheRoad This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such astire or flat a overheated engine, etc. ... 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle... and tips about the and how to use it to quickly find something of in you want to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to drive under different conditions.
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...." If automobiles could be called it General Motors. Buick, sonof founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick a successful Flint-Detroit in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence entire the automotive industry. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16...
...." If automobiles could be called it General Motors. Buick, sonof founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick a successful Flint-Detroit in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence entire the automotive industry. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16...
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...years before the Indy 500 began. Buick's endurance and reliability were worldfamous. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. However, new General Manager Harlow H. Buick drew plenty attention because it could climb of premier automobiles, Buick was hardhit by the French government... Argentina, over the Andes to -New York race in endurance tests across the country and around the world. I , Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophes in 1914. Durant also created a racing team that...
...years before the Indy 500 began. Buick's endurance and reliability were worldfamous. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. However, new General Manager Harlow H. Buick drew plenty attention because it could climb of premier automobiles, Buick was hardhit by the French government... Argentina, over the Andes to -New York race in endurance tests across the country and around the world. I , Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophes in 1914. Durant also created a racing team that...
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... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY I n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN SPEAKER COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS "' .'**D*o WINDOW DEFOGGER ,1, 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, (@) FUEL FOG LAMPS #0 c> rn VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x
... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY I n FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN SPEAKER COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS "' .'**D*o WINDOW DEFOGGER ,1, 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, (@) FUEL FOG LAMPS #0 c> rn VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x
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the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. and If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open them all way. Turn the fanon your vehicle. If ...
the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. and If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open them all way. Turn the fanon your vehicle. If ...
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... unlocked, you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide Keyless Entry system. (CO) gascan come into your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust'' inthe Index. The tailgate is unlocked by If you must drive with the tailgate or rear mshing the key cylinder window openor if electrical...
... unlocked, you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open because carbon monoxide Keyless Entry system. (CO) gascan come into your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust'' inthe Index. The tailgate is unlocked by If you must drive with the tailgate or rear mshing the key cylinder window openor if electrical...
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...) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignition or the engine may be faulty. If the starter still won 't work , and key appears the to make match. At this time, the vehicle will not start . If... your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II. Clean and dry the key. See your vehicle doesstart, the first ignition key may not...
...) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignition or the engine may be faulty. If the starter still won 't work , and key appears the to make match. At this time, the vehicle will not start . If... your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II. Clean and dry the key. See your vehicle doesstart, the first ignition key may not...
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... "break-in guideline every time you don't have to have a new key made . See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to restart your engine if you turn it will be by your Buick dealer. fast or slow for more information. -- Follow this breaking-in ." But it off. Avoid... km) or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . If you lose or damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see I1 your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stops with new linings can service the PASS-Key I1 to wait three...
... "break-in guideline every time you don't have to have a new key made . See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to restart your engine if you turn it will be by your Buick dealer. fast or slow for more information. -- Follow this breaking-in ." But it off. Avoid... km) or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . If you lose or damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see I1 your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Hard stops with new linings can service the PASS-Key I1 to wait three...
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...wheel will be sure it was before you use the ACCESSORY position, push in . This is the position for driving. Ignition Switch C I in the engine is off . Turn the keyto the OFF ; ,. , position if you must have your vehicle needs service. ~ ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you inserted... the key. To use things like the radio andthe windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you to operate your ignition in, will remain locked,just as v ! RUN (D): This ...
...wheel will be sure it was before you use the ACCESSORY position, push in . This is the position for driving. Ignition Switch C I in the engine is off . Turn the keyto the OFF ; ,. , position if you must have your vehicle needs service. ~ ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you inserted... the key. To use things like the radio andthe windshield wipers when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you to operate your ignition in, will remain locked,just as v ! RUN (D): This ...
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... Don't try to help avoid draining your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK if yourh i c k (P) is stopped. Your engine won't start within10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl... Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine has run a while. for 15 seconds ata time will cause your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only...
... Don't try to help avoid draining your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to PARK if yourh i c k (P) is stopped. Your engine won't start within10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl... Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine has run a while. for 15 seconds ata time will cause your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only...
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...of extension cord could beflooded with too much gasoline. If your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. O NOTICE: Your engine is designed to the floor and holdingit there as you could ...starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it into an ungrounded outlet could change theway the engine operates. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the...
...of extension cord could beflooded with too much gasoline. If your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. O NOTICE: Your engine is designed to the floor and holdingit there as you could ...starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it into an ungrounded outlet could change theway the engine operates. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. Plug it could overheat and cause a fire. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the...
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... should you 'll be damaged. Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in ? Instead of oil you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord asit was before to use when you start... your engine because your vehicle.The dealer cangive you don't, it from moving engine parts. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for that particular area. PARK (P): This locks your shift ...
... should you 'll be damaged. Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in ? Instead of oil you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord asit was before to use when you start... your engine because your vehicle.The dealer cangive you don't, it from moving engine parts. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for that particular area. PARK (P): This locks your shift ...
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is starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to fully apply your vehicle won't move, even when you have leftthe engine running unless you 're on fairIy level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to BARK (P). Then ...to REVERSE (R) while your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex. be sure your regular brakes before is Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine running , thevehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving forward could injured. If you wish. "Shifting Outof See PARK ...
is starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to fully apply your vehicle won't move, even when you have leftthe engine running unless you 're on fairIy level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to BARK (P). Then ...to REVERSE (R) while your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex. be sure your regular brakes before is Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine running , thevehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving forward could injured. If you wish. "Shifting Outof See PARK ...
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... Index. 1. That section explains what to do first to overheat. You or otherscould be injured. Pull the PARK BRAKE release lever. You may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be sure yourvehicle won't move suddenly.
... Index. 1. That section explains what to do first to overheat. You or otherscould be injured. Pull the PARK BRAKE release lever. You may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can be sure yourvehicle won't move suddenly.
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... if the shift lever is not fullyPARK (P) PARK (P)" in force /!\ CAU I ION: the transmission. overheat and even catch fire. with the engine running, be sure your vehicleis in PARK (P) and your parking brakeis firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave... the engine running.Your vehicle could move driver's seat.To find it difficult to take some of PARK (P). pressure from without first pulling toward you....
... if the shift lever is not fullyPARK (P) PARK (P)" in force /!\ CAU I ION: the transmission. overheat and even catch fire. with the engine running, be sure your vehicleis in PARK (P) and your parking brakeis firmly set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave... the engine running.Your vehicle could move driver's seat.To find it difficult to take some of PARK (P). pressure from without first pulling toward you....
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... you are on a hill and if you have to be sure your parking brake and move the switch towardUP. 2-27 Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move the switch towardDN. Follow the proper steps to . If you've left the... engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. They control each of your vehicle if to PARK (P). To close it, ...
... you are on a hill and if you have to be sure your parking brake and move the switch towardUP. 2-27 Don't leaveyour vehicle when the engine is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move the switch towardDN. Follow the proper steps to . If you've left the... engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. They control each of your vehicle if to PARK (P). To close it, ...
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They makeit easy for two seconds. a If you press theDOOR button on the Keyless Entry To turn on about 30 seconds oruntil you start your engine. transmitter, theinterior lamps will come on . Lamps These courtesy lampsturn on by pressing are If you press the UNLOCK button on the Keyless Entry transmitter,...
They makeit easy for two seconds. a If you press theDOOR button on the Keyless Entry To turn on about 30 seconds oruntil you start your engine. transmitter, theinterior lamps will come on . Lamps These courtesy lampsturn on by pressing are If you press the UNLOCK button on the Keyless Entry transmitter,...
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If the light doesn'tcome on then,have it fixed so it comes on again when you're driving, your Buick needs service. comes on when you if there a problem. That's normal. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this part. 2-57 If this happens, the ... don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with full-size tire. is also on, you replace the compact spare a with your Buick needs service. Then start your engine and may also come on when you turn ignition key to the RUN. ANTI LOCK If the light stays on replace the compact...
If the light doesn'tcome on then,have it fixed so it comes on again when you're driving, your Buick needs service. comes on when you if there a problem. That's normal. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this part. 2-57 If this happens, the ... don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with full-size tire. is also on, you replace the compact spare a with your Buick needs service. Then start your engine and may also come on when you turn ignition key to the RUN. ANTI LOCK If the light stays on replace the compact...
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...the road,stop your off vehicle and turn the engine off the engine as the warning light. HOT That reading means sarne thing as soonas possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-58 This light tells you that :your engine coolant has overheated.If you have been operating your...vehicle and turn off as soon as possible. the It means that your engine. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I TEMP h & This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. In "Problems on asa bulb check when you start your engine coolant has overheated. If the gage pointei moves into the red area, ...
...the road,stop your off vehicle and turn the engine off the engine as the warning light. HOT That reading means sarne thing as soonas possible. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-58 This light tells you that :your engine coolant has overheated.If you have been operating your...vehicle and turn off as soon as possible. the It means that your engine. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I TEMP h & This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. In "Problems on asa bulb check when you start your engine coolant has overheated. If the gage pointei moves into the red area, ...
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Low Coolant Warning Light If you have this light and it comes on, the system is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-59 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) LOW COOLANT LEVEL CHECK SERVICE 'ENGINE SOON Canada Domestic Your Buick is low on coolant and the engine may overheat.
Low Coolant Warning Light If you have this light and it comes on, the system is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 2-59 Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) LOW COOLANT LEVEL CHECK SERVICE 'ENGINE SOON Canada Domestic Your Buick is low on coolant and the engine may overheat.