Owner's Manual
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... you how to use your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to keep your Buick. It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-7. explains...
... you how to use your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to keep your Buick. It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual ...This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-7. explains...
Owner's Manual
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... more slowly. 2. First, you . Close and lock the door. 3. 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. Lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part...
... more slowly. 2. First, you . Close and lock the door. 3. 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. Lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part...
Owner's Manual
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... if everything is working properly -- 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. Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. child A or others could operate power...
... if everything is working properly -- 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. Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you have a problem. child A or others could operate power...
Owner's Manual
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...fuel systems. For about three rninutes, the starter won 't go to be faulty. If the engine does not start . Wait aboutthree rninutes and try another key during this time, you insert or remove the keyfrom the ignition. ...PASS KEY light may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to start . See your vehicle again or uses another ignition key. It works when you may remain on , the ... vehicle is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. At this time, the vehicle will not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II.
...fuel systems. For about three rninutes, the starter won 't go to be faulty. If the engine does not start . Wait aboutthree rninutes and try another key during this time, you insert or remove the keyfrom the ignition. ...PASS KEY light may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in an attempt to start . See your vehicle again or uses another ignition key. It works when you may remain on , the ... vehicle is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. At this time, the vehicle will not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II.
Owner's Manual
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..., I however, is the PASS-Key 1 system. 1 New Vehicle ''Break-in'' NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in . During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ...55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . Follow this ... the long run if you turn it will be by your Buick dealer. 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 ...
..., I however, is the PASS-Key 1 system. 1 New Vehicle ''Break-in'' NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in . During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ...55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first miles (804 km). 500 Don't make full-throttle starts. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made . Follow this ... the long run if you turn it will be by your Buick dealer. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... and RUNallow you to any accessories. RUN (D): This is the only position '. 2-15 NOTICE: If your electrical accessories, such the radio and e m t i o n fan. START (E): This key position starts your hand. This position locks your ignition in, will remain locked,just as v ! It's a theft-deterrent feature. .; . =- With the ignition keyin the ignition switch...
... and RUNallow you to any accessories. RUN (D): This is the only position '. 2-15 NOTICE: If your electrical accessories, such the radio and e m t i o n fan. START (E): This key position starts your hand. This position locks your ignition in, will remain locked,just as v ! It's a theft-deterrent feature. .; . =- With the ignition keyin the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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...a in -safety feature.To restart when you have to PARK(P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do , you hold the ignition key in..., while you could damage the transmission. Wait about15 seconds between each try to shift to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key andlet up on the accelerator pedal. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. ...
...a in -safety feature.To restart when you have to PARK(P) only when your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do , you hold the ignition key in..., while you could damage the transmission. Wait about15 seconds between each try to shift to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key andlet up on the accelerator pedal. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. ...
Owner's Manual
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...better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for about three seconds. Plug it could beflooded with yourdealer. You could causean electrical shock. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy... O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it into an ungrounded outlet could be plugged a minimum of extension cord could...
...better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for about three seconds. Plug it could beflooded with yourdealer. You could causean electrical shock. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy... O F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it into an ungrounded outlet could be plugged a minimum of extension cord could...
Owner's Manual
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...that particular area. you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. After you don't, it from moving engine parts. How long should you start your engine because your vehicle.The dealer cangive you have, and some other things. Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of trying to ... parking the your vehicle can't move easily. 2-18 4. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for that you contact your Buick dealer in ? PARK (P): This locks your shift lever. Instead of oil you the best advice for your transmission drive shaft.
...that particular area. you 've used the coolant heater, be damaged. After you don't, it from moving engine parts. How long should you start your engine because your vehicle.The dealer cangive you have, and some other things. Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of trying to ... parking the your vehicle can't move easily. 2-18 4. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for that you contact your Buick dealer in ? PARK (P): This locks your shift lever. Instead of oil you the best advice for your transmission drive shaft.
Owner's Manual
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... level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to BARK (P). Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is...
... level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to BARK (P). Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel will flash even if a turn signal bulbburned out. Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer To change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to help avoid an it . Holdthere untilyou it . As you signal a turn a lane change, the arrows don't or if flash but just stay on all...
... instrument panel will flash even if a turn signal bulbburned out. Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer To change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to help avoid an it . Holdthere untilyou it . As you signal a turn a lane change, the arrows don't or if flash but just stay on all...
Owner's Manual
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... washer fluid on the rear window, press the topof the switch until the rear wiper turns on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will start to on your vision. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice the windshield, blocking on of will clear the window and then either stop return...
... washer fluid on the rear window, press the topof the switch until the rear wiper turns on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will start to on your vision. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice the windshield, blocking on of will clear the window and then either stop return...
Owner's Manual
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... door, the interior courtesy lamps will about 40 seconds, or whenthe ignition is off automaticallyafter will turn these lamps on by pressing are If you start your engine. These lamps go off are the switches located on . Front Reading Lamps Front seat reading lamps turned on for about for you press...
... door, the interior courtesy lamps will about 40 seconds, or whenthe ignition is off automaticallyafter will turn these lamps on by pressing are If you start your engine. These lamps go off are the switches located on . Front Reading Lamps Front seat reading lamps turned on for about for you press...
Owner's Manual
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... on the handle, pulling the cover up and of the trunk. 2. the slots. 2. You'll see it just inside the back wall of out quick starts and stops. as you 're not using it. Convenience Net (Sedan) Cargo Cover OrRoll-Up Cargo Cover The cargo cover allows hidden storage in the...
... on the handle, pulling the cover up and of the trunk. 2. the slots. 2. You'll see it just inside the back wall of out quick starts and stops. as you 're not using it. Convenience Net (Sedan) Cargo Cover OrRoll-Up Cargo Cover The cargo cover allows hidden storage in the...
Owner's Manual
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... bagsystem may not work properly. To save the your batteryuntil you turn off all accessories and set your Buick to RUN or START.Then the light should take your air system to RUN or START, this light will see "Air i Bag'' in the Index. Have yourvehicle serviced right away. 2-55 This means... show that your alternator and battery charging systems are driving, your ignition to dealer at once. VOLTS AIR BAG You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on , your vehicle needs service and you are working. If the light stays on when you should...
... bagsystem may not work properly. To save the your batteryuntil you turn off all accessories and set your Buick to RUN or START.Then the light should take your air system to RUN or START, this light will see "Air i Bag'' in the Index. Have yourvehicle serviced right away. 2-55 This means... show that your alternator and battery charging systems are driving, your ignition to dealer at once. VOLTS AIR BAG You will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on , your vehicle needs service and you are working. If the light stays on when you should...
Owner's Manual
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... you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning lighton. A CAUTION: Your brake system may go closer floor. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is with the brake system warning light on , have the If vehicle towed for service. the lightis still on.... (See "Towing Vehicle" Your in the Index.) If the warning light comes on, there could be ready to an accident. Driving is parts. harder to START.
... you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning lighton. A CAUTION: Your brake system may go closer floor. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is with the brake system warning light on , have the If vehicle towed for service. the lightis still on.... (See "Towing Vehicle" Your in the Index.) If the warning light comes on, there could be ready to an accident. Driving is parts. harder to START.
Owner's Manual
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...turn ignition key to the RUN. comes on again while you're driving, your regular brakes. Then start your engine and may also come on then,have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with full-...also on when you are driving with a full-size tire, or if it will come on when you start theengine again to reset the system.If the light still stayson, or comes on when you're driving,..., have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare a with your Buick needs service. If this happens, the light means you won't have anti-lock brakes.the If regular brake...
...turn ignition key to the RUN. comes on again while you're driving, your regular brakes. Then start your engine and may also come on then,have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with full-...also on when you are driving with a full-size tire, or if it will come on when you start theengine again to reset the system.If the light still stayson, or comes on when you're driving,..., have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare a with your Buick needs service. If this happens, the light means you won't have anti-lock brakes.the If regular brake...
Owner's Manual
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... you what to do.See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on the Road," this manual shows you start your off vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. If the gage pointei moves into the red area, yourengine is too hot...
... you what to do.See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on the Road," this manual shows you start your off vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. If the gage pointei moves into the red area, yourengine is too hot...
Owner's Manual
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... puddle water? If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to doso, it stop the vehicle. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as soonas it is safe to your vehicle in PARK (P). The following may wet. The condition be will , or allow fuel...
... puddle water? If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to doso, it stop the vehicle. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as soonas it is safe to your vehicle in PARK (P). The following may wet. The condition be will , or allow fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... of the above stepshave made the light turn off . Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will be a problem with If none of fuel? They are three times this condition, change the brand fuel you put the vehicleinto gear... light doesn't come on, be sure to have your vehicle with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in the Index). If so, be there to RUN or START.
... of the above stepshave made the light turn off . Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will be a problem with If none of fuel? They are three times this condition, change the brand fuel you put the vehicleinto gear... light doesn't come on, be sure to have your vehicle with quality (see fuel "Fuel" in the Index). If so, be there to RUN or START.