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... is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK e TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM h FUSE LIGHTER BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN...
... is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK e TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM h FUSE LIGHTER BRAKE ( ) k3 0 HORN...
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...that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Clusters Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is... Security Lock Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Trunk Lid Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44...
...that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Clusters Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you if everything is... Security Lock Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Trunk Lid Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-41 2-44...
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... blown. To reduce the possibility theft, always activate the of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the SECURITY in a match. 2-17 light togo out. If someone is open the door. This should , check'to start your vehicle. Activate the system locking the doors by window down... thevehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about minutes, the starter three won't work and fuel won't go the engine. When thePASS-Key 1 system senses that matches a decoder in the Index. PASS-Key I1 is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. To...
... blown. To reduce the possibility theft, always activate the of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the SECURITY in a match. 2-17 light togo out. If someone is open the door. This should , check'to start your vehicle. Activate the system locking the doors by window down... thevehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about minutes, the starter three won't work and fuel won't go the engine. When thePASS-Key 1 system senses that matches a decoder in the Index. PASS-Key I1 is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. To...
Owner's Manual
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...use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and the SECURITY light will be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. See your Ehick dealer or...If you may also want to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to be able torestart your engine if you don't have a new key made . At this...the starter still won 't work , and the key appears f to have a new key made . If the engine doesnot start ,the first ignition key may be faulty. If the starter won 't work with the other key,...
...use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and the SECURITY light will be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. See your Ehick dealer or...If you may also want to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to be able torestart your engine if you don't have a new key made . At this...the starter still won 't work , and the key appears f to have a new key made . If the engine doesnot start ,the first ignition key may be faulty. If the starter won 't work with the other key,...
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... you will move to this works, then your vehicle needs service. This position locks your engine. key Using a tool to force it doesn't send any electrical power to display some instrument panel warning lights. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it could break the or the ...key ignition switch. RUN (D): The switch returns to theRUN position. When the engine starts, release the key and the switch will hear a ...
... you will move to this works, then your vehicle needs service. This position locks your engine. key Using a tool to force it doesn't send any electrical power to display some instrument panel warning lights. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it could break the or the ...key ignition switch. RUN (D): The switch returns to theRUN position. When the engine starts, release the key and the switch will hear a ...
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... will turn the exterior lamps back on, slide the control all the way to three minutes. Don't cover it , leave the lamp switch off your engine. If you do, the sensor will read "dark" and the headlamps will turn off more quickly when you turn off . If you move the control... lamps can change this delay time from only a few seconds to MAX, your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. To turn on top of PARK. Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with the...
... will turn the exterior lamps back on, slide the control all the way to three minutes. Don't cover it , leave the lamp switch off your engine. If you do, the sensor will read "dark" and the headlamps will turn off more quickly when you turn off . If you move the control... lamps can change this delay time from only a few seconds to MAX, your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. To turn on top of PARK. Your twilight sentinel and daytime running lamps work with the...
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... active, the lights willturn on whenever the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. To turn the feature off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the key transmitter, starting the engine or activating the power door locks. 2. All the doors ...will lock. 2. Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (if equipped) and the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for each transmitter. Perimeter lighting is now ...
... active, the lights willturn on whenever the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is disabled and the horn will chirp one time. To turn the feature off immediately by pressing the LOCK button on the key transmitter, starting the engine or activating the power door locks. 2. All the doors ...will lock. 2. Illuminated Entry (If Equipped) Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (if equipped) and the interior courtesy lamps will turn on and stay on for each transmitter. Perimeter lighting is now ...
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... serious enough to let you should not be alarmed when this happens. Often gages and warning lights work together to cause an expensive repair or replacement. They're abig help you what to ...lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that something is wrong before it . As you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be on briefly when you start the engine... just tolet you or others from injury. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to know when there's a problem with...
... serious enough to let you should not be alarmed when this happens. Often gages and warning lights work together to cause an expensive repair or replacement. They're abig help you what to ...lights and gages that may be a problem, check the section that something is wrong before it . As you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be on briefly when you start the engine... just tolet you or others from injury. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to know when there's a problem with...
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... come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for afew seconds when you turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem. If the light doesn't comeon then, have it fixed so it will be ready to RUN. The light tells you are driving,your vehicle serviced right... the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. If the air bag readiness light stays onaft.er youstart the engine or comeson when you if there is an electrical problem. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 For moreinformation on the...
... come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for afew seconds when you turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem. If the light doesn't comeon then, have it fixed so it will be ready to RUN. The light tells you are driving,your vehicle serviced right... the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. If the air bag readiness light stays onaft.er youstart the engine or comeson when you if there is an electrical problem. AIR BAG AIR BAG Standard Cluster Gage Cluster 2-60 For moreinformation on the...
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...on when you start the engine again to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on then, have anti-lock brakes. Or, if the light comes on for several seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be ready to warn... you if there is also on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section....
...on when you start the engine again to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on then, have anti-lock brakes. Or, if the light comes on for several seconds. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will be ready to warn... you if there is also on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section....
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...come on . If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on , press the button again. If the traction control system is specifically related to traction...with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. When this warning light is turned on when you start the engine. I TRACTION OFF If it will not limit wheel spin. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index...
...come on . If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on , press the button again. If the traction control system is specifically related to traction...with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. When this warning light is turned on when you start the engine. I TRACTION OFF If it will not limit wheel spin. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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... Celsius. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will tell you that your engine coolanthas overheated or your engine coolant has overheated. It means that shows the engine coolanttemperature. TEMP If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should...
... Celsius. In the section "Problems on the Road," this manual explains what to do . Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light will tell you that your engine coolanthas overheated or your engine coolant has overheated. It means that shows the engine coolanttemperature. TEMP If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should...
Owner's Manual
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...there is a problem and service is required. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: 0 CHECK This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and... control systems. NOTICE: If you it repaired. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a comphter which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to costly repairs that may not be as good and your...
...there is a problem and service is required. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: 0 CHECK This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and... control systems. NOTICE: If you it repaired. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a comphter which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to costly repairs that may not be as good and your...
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... on or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions maygo away once the engine is safe to turn the light off or improperly installed. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following.If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to...up .) This will cause your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Turn the key off, wait at least one or more serious damage to your engine not to turn the light off . If you use. Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades. 0 If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ...
... on or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions maygo away once the engine is safe to turn the light off or improperly installed. If the light remains on steady, see "If the Light Is On Steady" following.If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to...up .) This will cause your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Turn the key off, wait at least one or more serious damage to your engine not to turn the light off . If you use. Avoiding hard accelerations. 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades. 0 If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ...
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If your car has the optional gage cluster, you can be sure the light works. There are : The light comes on when you turn it means oil isn't going through your engine can come on for service. Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is normal and doesn't show a problem. e 3 ...OIL Standard Cluster Gage Cluster One of these lights will be there to be costly and is not covered by your instrument panel. If you do, your engine properly. I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Damage to START. That's just a check to warn you if something goes...
If your car has the optional gage cluster, you can be sure the light works. There are : The light comes on when you turn it means oil isn't going through your engine can come on for service. Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is normal and doesn't show a problem. e 3 ...OIL Standard Cluster Gage Cluster One of these lights will be there to be costly and is not covered by your instrument panel. If you do, your engine properly. I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Damage to START. That's just a check to warn you if something goes...
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... determine how much the oil has degraded. 2-69 If the CHECK OIL LEVELlight turns on , have your vehicle serviced. If the light doesn't turn on , the engine oil should be checked at least eight minutes, the CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHTwill turn on for three seconds as a bulb check each... then brought up to the RUN position. CHECK I LEVEL CHANGE OIL SOON If the engine oil is turned to the proper level if necessary. Check Oil Level Light (If Equipped) The CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on for about enginespeed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The ...
... determine how much the oil has degraded. 2-69 If the CHECK OIL LEVELlight turns on , have your vehicle serviced. If the light doesn't turn on , the engine oil should be checked at least eight minutes, the CHECK OIL LEVEL LIGHTwill turn on for three seconds as a bulb check each... then brought up to the RUN position. CHECK I LEVEL CHANGE OIL SOON If the engine oil is turned to the proper level if necessary. Check Oil Level Light (If Equipped) The CHECK OIL LEVEL light turns on for about enginespeed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The ...
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...seconds once 90 percent of three seconds. and After changing the engine oil, the system should he reset. This will cause the CHANGE OIL SOON light to the RUN position. The reset button is started after that...be lit for a bulb check period of the oil life has been used and each time the engine is in for at least five seconds but not more than 60 seconds. When to change your oil...) or lessfor harsh circumstances. After five seconds, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will stay on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed.
...seconds once 90 percent of three seconds. and After changing the engine oil, the system should he reset. This will cause the CHANGE OIL SOON light to the RUN position. The reset button is started after that...be lit for a bulb check period of the oil life has been used and each time the engine is in for at least five seconds but not more than 60 seconds. When to change your oil...) or lessfor harsh circumstances. After five seconds, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will stay on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed.
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E 3 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 E W 0 Low Fuel Light (If Equipped) Standard Cluster Gage Cluster If your Buick has the gage Your fuel gage shows about . The gagemoves a little when you still have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a ... are somethings that some owners ask about how much fue.1is in your fuel gage: 0 't O cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn on when you are low on . It works only when the engine is on fuel.You should get more fuel right away. None of these show a problem with your...
E 3 At the service station, the gas pump shuts off the ignition. 0 E W 0 Low Fuel Light (If Equipped) Standard Cluster Gage Cluster If your Buick has the gage Your fuel gage shows about . The gagemoves a little when you still have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a ... are somethings that some owners ask about how much fue.1is in your fuel gage: 0 't O cluster, a light near the fuel gage will turn on when you are low on . It works only when the engine is on fuel.You should get more fuel right away. None of these show a problem with your...
Owner's Manual
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... heavy braking. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your brakes.If you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will wear out much faster if you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump... has anti-lock brakes (ABS). That means better braking and longer brake life. Once the power assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you will still have time to push down. ABS is used up, it when you will use it may get harder to cool between...
... heavy braking. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your brakes.If you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will wear out much faster if you 're driving, brake normally but don't pump... has anti-lock brakes (ABS). That means better braking and longer brake life. Once the power assist is an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you will still have time to push down. ABS is used up, it when you will use it may get harder to cool between...
Owner's Manual
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...3-35 7-39 3-27 3-35 1-25 4-3 1 4-3 1 4-37 6-46 2-69 Change Oil Soon Light ...2-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-66 Check Engine Light ...Check Oil Level Light ...2-69 Checking Your Restraint System ...1-46 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-52 1-35 Child Restraints ...Securing in a ...Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-37 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ...1-39 Securing in Emergencies ...Break.In. Carbon Monoxide ...Care of Your Buick...
...3-35 7-39 3-27 3-35 1-25 4-3 1 4-3 1 4-37 6-46 2-69 Change Oil Soon Light ...2-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-66 Check Engine Light ...Check Oil Level Light ...2-69 Checking Your Restraint System ...1-46 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-52 1-35 Child Restraints ...Securing in a ...Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-37 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ...1-39 Securing in Emergencies ...Break.In. Carbon Monoxide ...Care of Your Buick...
