Owner's Manual
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... the world. the The success of Buick engines was hard hit by the French government. Buick drew plenty of premier automobiles, Buick was visible not only on Buick S Test Hill First Buick Factory V Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Durant also created aracing team that one Buick ambulance was the first car to -New York race in...
... the world. the The success of Buick engines was hard hit by the French government. Buick drew plenty of premier automobiles, Buick was visible not only on Buick S Test Hill First Buick Factory V Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Durant also created aracing team that one Buick ambulance was the first car to -New York race in...
Owner's Manual
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... increased sales. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changeswhich resulted in 1953. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. Thetorque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster...
... increased sales. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changeswhich resulted in 1953. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. Thetorque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... to 24 km/h). In an impact of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. If something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speed is above orbelow this range. The path of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system...
... to 24 km/h). In an impact of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. If something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if the impact speed is above orbelow this range. The path of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
... fan on your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" inthe Index. 0 If you must drive with the trunkopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can als press the car symbolon your il vehicle. Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it.
... fan on your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" inthe Index. 0 If you must drive with the trunkopen because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can als press the car symbolon your il vehicle. Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it.
Owner's Manual
Page 124
... the mirror again. Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control switches are . This feature is becoming dark outside mirror, move the mirrors the in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your right. Your passenger's side mirror convex.A convex is mirror's surface is curved you can see more from left or right...
... the mirror again. Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control switches are . This feature is becoming dark outside mirror, move the mirrors the in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your right. Your passenger's side mirror convex.A convex is mirror's surface is curved you can see more from left or right...
Owner's Manual
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...hand. The phonehas integrated features with a dealer-installed GM Hughes@ portable phone. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. See your Buick dealer for more details. You will open feature. The control switch is on the headliner. The sunshade can only be closed by itself. To open... the sunroof, push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will work with the radio and car audio speakers. This is the express-open to open the remainder of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. See"Retained Accessory Power" in...
...hand. The phonehas integrated features with a dealer-installed GM Hughes@ portable phone. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. See your Buick dealer for more details. You will open feature. The control switch is on the headliner. The sunshade can only be closed by itself. To open... the sunroof, push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will work with the radio and car audio speakers. This is the express-open to open the remainder of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. See"Retained Accessory Power" in...
Owner's Manual
Page 192
... it . radio will display --- Cassettes are subject to edge. If the mast is badly bent, as the scrubbing cleaner. type After you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your dealership. If the mast should replace it , wiping...
... it . radio will display --- Cassettes are subject to edge. If the mast is badly bent, as the scrubbing cleaner. type After you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition beforeyou have your dealership. If the mast should replace it , wiping...
Owner's Manual
Page 193
.... If you choose to adda cellular telephone to yourvehicle, and the antenna needsto beattached to pick up stations clearly. If the inside of damage causedby car washes and vandals. This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio's ability to the glass, be covered by your rear window defogger...
.... If you choose to adda cellular telephone to yourvehicle, and the antenna needsto beattached to pick up stations clearly. If the inside of damage causedby car washes and vandals. This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio's ability to the glass, be covered by your rear window defogger...
Owner's Manual
Page 209
... That's the time for evasive action steering around problem, to do if this section.) Itis better to reduce your speedso you can control. Your Buick can perform very well in Emergencies There are times when steering can bemore effective than braking. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in which the... curve is the one factor you can "drive" through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. The traction you can from between parked cars and stops right in front of you can stop in your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions...
... That's the time for evasive action steering around problem, to do if this section.) Itis better to reduce your speedso you can control. Your Buick can perform very well in Emergencies There are times when steering can bemore effective than braking. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in which the... curve is the one factor you can "drive" through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. The traction you can from between parked cars and stops right in front of you can stop in your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions...
Owner's Manual
Page 211
... thing, following a larger vehicle. So here are lined up for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are sometips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down and drop back again and wait for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in the right lane and...
... thing, following a larger vehicle. So here are lined up for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are sometips for passing: "Drive ahead." Look down and drop back again and wait for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in the right lane and...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
Try to slow down before you hit them. 4-20 Wet brakes can cause problems, too. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle water or of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes. I I. . ... The water may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. But if you can't, try to avoid puddles. They won't work normally.
Try to slow down before you hit them. 4-20 Wet brakes can cause problems, too. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through a large puddle water or of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work as well in a quick stop and may affect your brakes. I I. . ... The water may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. But if you can't, try to avoid puddles. They won't work normally.
Owner's Manual
Page 222
... of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. As you stay in your lane,like a stalled car or an accident. 0 0 0 You may want to shift down , your own lane when driving on work of you go uphill. the Stay in your brakescould...
... of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. As you stay in your lane,like a stalled car or an accident. 0 0 0 You may want to shift down , your own lane when driving on work of you go uphill. the Stay in your brakescould...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
... the T-hook slots. The steering wheel should be clamped in theOFF position. not use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can fall from a car-carrier it isn't if adequately secured. Always use J-hooks. Don't use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. When your vehicle towed the drive...
... the T-hook slots. The steering wheel should be clamped in theOFF position. not use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can fall from a car-carrier it isn't if adequately secured. Always use J-hooks. Don't use the vehicle's steering column lock for towing service. When your vehicle towed the drive...
Owner's Manual
Page 247
Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or will fascia/fog lamp damage occur. Use the T-slots for car-carrier equipment.Use safety chains andwheel straps. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a ... and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier securing. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to suspension components when using...
Front Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling type equipment or will fascia/fog lamp damage occur. Use the T-slots for car-carrier equipment.Use safety chains andwheel straps. Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to wheel-lift equipment. Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a ... and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier securing. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to suspension components when using...
Owner's Manual
Page 248
... T-hook chains in the frame rail, attach them inside the frame to of avoid damage to the frame front fascia. NOTICE: Take care not to car-carrier equipment. or 5-12 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. /A I These slots are to be used when securing...
... T-hook chains in the frame rail, attach them inside the frame to of avoid damage to the frame front fascia. NOTICE: Take care not to car-carrier equipment. or 5-12 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. /A I These slots are to be used when securing...
Owner's Manual
Page 249
...13 Rear Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from vehicle to groundor vehicle to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Damage can occur from the rem NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be ...required for car-carrier securing. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Additional ramping may...
...13 Rear Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from vehicle to groundor vehicle to suspension components when using car-carrier equipment. Damage can occur from the rem NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be ...required for car-carrier securing. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Additional ramping may...
Owner's Manual
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Attach T-hook chains into slots in the bottom of the floor pan,just ahead of both sides. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of the rear wheels, on both lateral arms. I These slots are to be used when securing to car-carrier equipment. NOTICE: Take care notto damage the brake pipes and cables. 5-14
Attach T-hook chains into slots in the bottom of the floor pan,just ahead of both sides. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of the rear wheels, on both lateral arms. I These slots are to be used when securing to car-carrier equipment. NOTICE: Take care notto damage the brake pipes and cables. 5-14
Owner's Manual
Page 273
... damage the chains too. Your spare will last longer andbe ingood shape in case you can finish yourtrip and have your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a full-size tire as soon as possible and make sure your vehicle. NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. Of course, it's best to 3,000...
... damage the chains too. Your spare will last longer andbe ingood shape in case you can finish yourtrip and have your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a full-size tire as soon as possible and make sure your vehicle. NOTICE: Tire chains won 't fit. Of course, it's best to 3,000...
Owner's Manual
Page 293
Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grill retainers. 6. Like your vehicle's air filter, it may need to the park position. For information on the car's passenger side (underneath the air inlet grill.) The filter traps most of the pollen from the right side of the vehicle (peel back halfway to ...
Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grill retainers. 6. Like your vehicle's air filter, it may need to the park position. For information on the car's passenger side (underneath the air inlet grill.) The filter traps most of the pollen from the right side of the vehicle (peel back halfway to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 320
... based on a specified government test course. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of most passenger car tires. A tire marked C may vary with nominal rim diameters of asphalt and concrete. A, B, C The traction grades, from thenorm due tovariations in driving habits, service practices... 30 cm), or to stop on wet pavement as well on the sidewalls of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance.
... based on a specified government test course. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of most passenger car tires. A tire marked C may vary with nominal rim diameters of asphalt and concrete. A, B, C The traction grades, from thenorm due tovariations in driving habits, service practices... 30 cm), or to stop on wet pavement as well on the sidewalls of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may have poor traction performance.