Owner's Manual
Page 37
...any particular crash,no one indication of to severe in air bagis not designed to inflate rollovers, side In any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. The bag will be somewhat above the system's designed is If "threshold level." your vehicle strikes something is wall...becausethe damage of of this range. The reaction produces nitrogen ar gas, which inflates thei bag. The sensing a of packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in the inflator. of is determined by the angleof the impact and the vehicle's deceleration. impacts, or rear ...
...any particular crash,no one indication of to severe in air bagis not designed to inflate rollovers, side In any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. The bag will be somewhat above the system's designed is If "threshold level." your vehicle strikes something is wall...becausethe damage of of this range. The reaction produces nitrogen ar gas, which inflates thei bag. The sensing a of packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in the inflator. of is determined by the angleof the impact and the vehicle's deceleration. impacts, or rear ...
Owner's Manual
Page 38
... or near -frontal collisions. to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the steering wheel or can 't get them, a r bag system won't be warrn, will include air bag modules and 1-25 The part of the bag that... steerthe vehicle, nor will for be regarded as anything more gradually. Air bag inflation willnot prevent thedriver from seeing or from vents in the steering wheel hub the driver's air bag, or for the instrument panel the right front passenger's bag, will stop people from the i right front passenger.a...
... or near -frontal collisions. to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the steering wheel or can 't get them, a r bag system won't be warrn, will include air bag modules and 1-25 The part of the bag that... steerthe vehicle, nor will for be regarded as anything more gradually. Air bag inflation willnot prevent thedriver from seeing or from vents in the steering wheel hub the driver's air bag, or for the instrument panel the right front passenger's bag, will stop people from the i right front passenger.a...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
...as it was before you must have your will bei the LOCK position. To use things like LOCK. Use if you inserted the key. OFF wheel like the radio and the winashield wipers the when in LOCK and can switch tofive different positions: ACCESSORY (A): TKS position lets- Butturn the key onlywith... your key seemsstuck in engine is off the engine but turn thekey hard. you turn the can 't you turn still turnthe steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering. L . NOTICE: With the key in . If your hand.Using a tool to force it , be sure itis all theway in ...
...as it was before you must have your will bei the LOCK position. To use things like LOCK. Use if you inserted the key. OFF wheel like the radio and the winashield wipers the when in LOCK and can switch tofive different positions: ACCESSORY (A): TKS position lets- Butturn the key onlywith... your key seemsstuck in engine is off the engine but turn thekey hard. you turn the can 't you turn still turnthe steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering. L . NOTICE: With the key in . If your hand.Using a tool to force it , be sure itis all theway in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 81
... vehicle back and to get out of PARK (P)" in 'the Index. lever button before Ensure the shift lever is fully in the Index. you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . position to PARK ( ) P. Then move the shiftlever to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Jf . Your vehicle can 'tmqvb easily...-- as you 're .onfairly,~. To be injured. You're Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in start your engine because your front wheels. running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the *' ignition key is section. If you have left the engine running unless you have to ...
... vehicle back and to get out of PARK (P)" in 'the Index. lever button before Ensure the shift lever is fully in the Index. you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . position to PARK ( ) P. Then move the shiftlever to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Jf . Your vehicle can 'tmqvb easily...-- as you 're .onfairly,~. To be injured. You're Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in start your engine because your front wheels. running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the *' ignition key is section. If you have left the engine running unless you have to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
... going slowly enough. the shift leveris put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into.first gear until the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your front wheels can damage your vehicle,there with 'onlythe accelerator pedal. NOTICE: , NOTICE: If your vehicle in If use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or deep snow...
... going slowly enough. the shift leveris put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into.first gear until the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your front wheels can damage your vehicle,there with 'onlythe accelerator pedal. NOTICE: , NOTICE: If your vehicle in If use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, or deep snow...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... rear brakes to overheat. To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down with your left foot. The parking brake uses brakes onthe rear wheels. .the NOTICE: Driving with your right foot. Pull the BRAKE.RELEASE lever.
... rear brakes to overheat. To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down with your left foot. The parking brake uses brakes onthe rear wheels. .the NOTICE: Driving with your right foot. Pull the BRAKE.RELEASE lever.
Owner's Manual
Page 91
... lock-out switch. the Press the other sideof the LOCK button for normal window operation. ' Horn To sound the horn, press. Move the steering wheel to lock the wheel 2-28 Press LOCK to stop a powerwindow while it legs more room when you drive. anywhere the centerof the on . To tilt the...stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. A tilt steering wheel allows you to give your it is lowering, press the Tilt Wheel " of the switch..To raise the window, press and hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. You can still control all the windows with lock ...
... lock-out switch. the Press the other sideof the LOCK button for normal window operation. ' Horn To sound the horn, press. Move the steering wheel to lock the wheel 2-28 Press LOCK to stop a powerwindow while it legs more room when you drive. anywhere the centerof the on . To tilt the...stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. A tilt steering wheel allows you to give your it is lowering, press the Tilt Wheel " of the switch..To raise the window, press and hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. You can still control all the windows with lock ...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
... Control Cruise control canbe dangerous where you could bestartled andeven lose control. Cruise control canbe dangerous on roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you chn't drive safely at a steady speed. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. You could lose control.
... Control Cruise control canbe dangerous where you could bestartled andeven lose control. Cruise control canbe dangerous on roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you chn't drive safely at a steady speed. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. You could lose control.
Owner's Manual
Page 116
When this part. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come then, haveit fixed so it will be on ready to warn youif there is on, the system will not ... your regular brakes. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your Buick needs service. Or, if the light comes on when y,ou're driving, as you don't light have fixed it so it stays on, or comes...
When this part. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning limit wheel spin. If the light doesn't come then, haveit fixed so it will be on ready to warn youif there is on, the system will not ... your regular brakes. If the warning light doesn't come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your Buick needs service. Or, if the light comes on when y,ou're driving, as you don't light have fixed it so it stays on, or comes...
Owner's Manual
Page 147
... go ato SCAN seconds, then go on your vehicle has feature, you can control certain this t ~ radio functions using h buttons on to the previousselection. . Steering Wheel Controls.(Option) . . If your steering...
... go ato SCAN seconds, then go on your vehicle has feature, you can control certain this t ~ radio functions using h buttons on to the previousselection. . Steering Wheel Controls.(Option) . . If your steering...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.one If of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-7 the As you . the animaljumps out in You're driving safely. Suddenly an front of the ...wheelsis about tostop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel and at the front rear wheels. You slam onthe brakes. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. I Here's how anti-lock works. I...
Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.one If of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 4-7 the As you . the animaljumps out in You're driving safely. Suddenly an front of the ...wheelsis about tostop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel and at the front rear wheels. You slam onthe brakes. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. I Here's how anti-lock works. I...
Owner's Manual
Page 162
... power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is subject to of of your anti-lock braking system when you need to limit wheel spin. With anti-lock, youcan steer and brake at a reasonable speed. When you movethe shift lever to a position other than even the ... The the same laws physics when driving on curves. Driving on the news happenon curves. The Enhanced Traction System warning will turn its the front wheels. you can control. 4-9 It will wait until there's no traction, inertia will take curves at same the can turn right away. Here's why:...
... power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is subject to of of your anti-lock braking system when you need to limit wheel spin. With anti-lock, youcan steer and brake at a reasonable speed. When you movethe shift lever to a position other than even the ... The the same laws physics when driving on curves. Driving on the news happenon curves. The Enhanced Traction System warning will turn its the front wheels. you can control. 4-9 It will wait until there's no traction, inertia will take curves at same the can turn right away. Here's why:...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
...want the timefor evasive action-- than braking. I . , , Try to the left or the curve, doit before you are Of in Your Buick can "drive" through a sharp curve. You can You much speedas you ' do if this section.) It is in parked cars and stops right... of those places. can lose control. -avoid these . That's accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you approach a collision. into 4-10 wheels are times when steering can 't; there isn't room. havetodotheirworkwherethetiresmeet . favorable conditions you'll remove as you want to reduce your brakes. (See "...
...want the timefor evasive action-- than braking. I . , , Try to the left or the curve, doit before you are Of in Your Buick can "drive" through a sharp curve. You can You much speedas you ' do if this section.) It is in parked cars and stops right... of those places. can lose control. -avoid these . That's accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you approach a collision. into 4-10 wheels are times when steering can 't; there isn't room. havetodotheirworkwherethetiresmeet . favorable conditions you'll remove as you want to reduce your brakes. (See "...
Owner's Manual
Page 164
.... all times and wear safety belts properly. QUARTER TURN edge of a road onto shoulder while you can turn the steering wheel up to just as quickly straighten wheel once you have the If the level of the pavement. Then your vehicle straddles the edge of the shoulder only slightly below... the is avoided the object. Ease the are holding the steering wheel at that your steering wheelto go straight down the roadway. 4-11 turn ni can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. But you...
.... all times and wear safety belts properly. QUARTER TURN edge of a road onto shoulder while you can turn the steering wheel up to just as quickly straighten wheel once you have the If the level of the pavement. Then your vehicle straddles the edge of the shoulder only slightly below... the is avoided the object. Ease the are holding the steering wheel at that your steering wheelto go straight down the roadway. 4-11 turn ni can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. But you...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... too rapidly. a Don't overtakea slowly moving out of the passed vehicleto see its front in the acceleration much throttle causes the driving wheels to your Buick's of less danger. a Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal and move back the...remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. 4-13 The three types skids correspond to spin. A cornering skid is best handled easing your wheels In the steering or cornering skid, too aren't rolling. The vehicle you just passed'mayseem to get ahead you I than one vehiclea time...
... too rapidly. a Don't overtakea slowly moving out of the passed vehicleto see its front in the acceleration much throttle causes the driving wheels to your Buick's of less danger. a Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal and move back the...remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. 4-13 The three types skids correspond to spin. A cornering skid is best handled easing your wheels In the steering or cornering skid, too aren't rolling. The vehicle you just passed'mayseem to get ahead you I than one vehiclea time...
Owner's Manual
Page 175
...'t let it the happen to driving in less than a second, and you do about an easy stretch of Call it just plain falling asleep the wheel? What can happen. Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is ,thereactually sucha condition as an emergency. ' ' 4-22 Or is different from or Keep your instruments...
...'t let it the happen to driving in less than a second, and you do about an easy stretch of Call it just plain falling asleep the wheel? What can happen. Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is ,thereactually sucha condition as an emergency. ' ' 4-22 Or is different from or Keep your instruments...
Owner's Manual
Page 178
.... If you havethe Enhanced Traction System, keep me position transaxle shiftlever in the Index. What's the worst time this system, you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will improve It your driving to be slick and hard to accelerate when driving on . Whatever the condition-- drive with caution. Try If you 'll...
.... If you havethe Enhanced Traction System, keep me position transaxle shiftlever in the Index. What's the worst time this system, you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will improve It your driving to be slick and hard to accelerate when driving on . Whatever the condition-- drive with caution. Try If you 'll...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... the inskctions forthe towing equipment. But doit as little as you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle use the,propertowing equipment designed for sure to preserve the heat. Be for recreational towing. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 4-28 Towing Your Vehicle from the cold. Preserve the To you fuel...
... the inskctions forthe towing equipment. But doit as little as you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle use the,propertowing equipment designed for sure to preserve the heat. Be for recreational towing. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 4-28 Towing Your Vehicle from the cold. Preserve the To you fuel...
Owner's Manual
Page 182
... the parking brake. L h I ' I I NOTICE: I Do not tow your vehicle from the Rear I 3. Clamp the steering wheel in the Index. NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle with the front wheels in contact'with the ground, or the automatic transaxle .could be covered by your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs...
... the parking brake. L h I ' I I NOTICE: I Do not tow your vehicle from the Rear I 3. Clamp the steering wheel in the Index. NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle with the front wheels in contact'with the ground, or the automatic transaxle .could be covered by your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs...
Owner's Manual
Page 185
... engine and proper trailer towing equipment. In it is a 2.4L (Code T) engine. Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as wheel assembliesand'tiresare forced to used properly. Your vehicle can towa trailer if it are important your safety and that appears later this part. That's...vehicle and result in this section. Trailering means changes in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for of Many of is for advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle. -- Askyour Buick dealer for your vehicle, you have followed all . To pull a trailer correctly,...
... engine and proper trailer towing equipment. In it is a 2.4L (Code T) engine. Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as wheel assembliesand'tiresare forced to used properly. Your vehicle can towa trailer if it are important your safety and that appears later this part. That's...vehicle and result in this section. Trailering means changes in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for of Many of is for advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle. -- Askyour Buick dealer for your vehicle, you have followed all . To pull a trailer correctly,...