Owner's Manual
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... your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS @ e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,1, 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For...
... your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are important for you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS @ e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER I n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,1, 11 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FUEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For...
Owner's Manual
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... working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2-18 2-18 ... 2-33 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your ...
... working properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-9 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2-18 2-18 ... 2-33 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... how to work with your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, youcould change the way the engine operates. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. If you ever have to have your vehicle. 2-21 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit without damaging...
... how to work with your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, youcould change the way the engine operates. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in the Index. If you ever have to have your vehicle. 2-21 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit without damaging...
Owner's Manual
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...Instead of wing to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Plug it could beseriously injured. How long should you 'll be parking your Buick dealer in ? AI Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could overheat and cause a fire. Also, the wrong kind of oil you the best ... cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you keep it away as . ~ natic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle will have , and some other things. ...
...Instead of wing to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Plug it could beseriously injured. How long should you 'll be parking your Buick dealer in ? AI Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could overheat and cause a fire. Also, the wrong kind of oil you the best ... cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you keep it away as . ~ natic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle will have , and some other things. ...
Owner's Manual
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... under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn... off the engine as soon as the warning light. TEMP h - .. 1. TEMP If you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. In "Problems on briefly when your engine is working . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. It means that your radiator cooling fan is...
... under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn... off the engine as soon as the warning light. TEMP h - .. 1. TEMP If you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. In "Problems on briefly when your engine is working . See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. It means that your radiator cooling fan is...
Owner's Manual
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...on, your system is working properly. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 2-69 The light will sound to your vehicle serviced as soon asyou can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of ...the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I OW COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation...
...on, your system is working properly. See "Engine Coolant" in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. 2-69 The light will sound to your vehicle serviced as soon asyou can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of ...the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I OW COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation...
Owner's Manual
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... DIC RESET button for harsh conditions. CHANGE OIL SOON Remember, after changing your oil also depends driving habits and conditions becausethey directly affect engine speed, coolant temperatureand vehicle speed. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes two times,the system is reset. See "Driver Information Center" later in the RUN position...
... DIC RESET button for harsh conditions. CHANGE OIL SOON Remember, after changing your oil also depends driving habits and conditions becausethey directly affect engine speed, coolant temperatureand vehicle speed. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes two times,the system is reset. See "Driver Information Center" later in the RUN position...
Owner's Manual
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..." in outside air, heat it and send it 's cold outside (0°F (- 18 C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through your engine and heating system use to be replaced. Ventilation For mild outside air through ventilation ...
..." in outside air, heat it and send it 's cold outside (0°F (- 18 C) or lower).An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow-through your engine and heating system use to be replaced. Ventilation For mild outside air through ventilation ...
Owner's Manual
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... use FRONT. For normal cooling on very hot days, use NORM with the temperature knobs in your vehicle may not be warm enough. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside air, heat it and send it to provide heat. Heating On cold days, use it . This reduces the time for long ... enough to help your system provide warm air faster when it's cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use VENT to the warmest setting. Ventilation For mild outside air through ventilation system described later in the red area. Your vehicle...
... use FRONT. For normal cooling on very hot days, use NORM with the temperature knobs in your vehicle may not be warm enough. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in outside air, heat it and send it to provide heat. Heating On cold days, use it . This reduces the time for long ... enough to help your system provide warm air faster when it's cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use VENT to the warmest setting. Ventilation For mild outside air through ventilation system described later in the red area. Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your system provide warm air faster when it to help your engine and heating system use to the highest setting regardless of airflow by moving . ...
An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your system provide warm air faster when it to help your engine and heating system use to the highest setting regardless of airflow by moving . ...
Owner's Manual
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Steam from the engine you there is If you just open the hood. is no signof steam or coolant before open the hood. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Stay away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you keep driving when your engine overheated...and get everyone away it from it others could be badly burned. You also have a low coolant light on your instrumentpanel. L If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gageand a hot engine warning light on your instrument panel. Wait until you seeor hear steam...
Steam from the engine you there is If you just open the hood. is no signof steam or coolant before open the hood. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Stay away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you keep driving when your engine overheated...and get everyone away it from it others could be badly burned. You also have a low coolant light on your instrumentpanel. L If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gageand a hot engine warning light on your instrument panel. Wait until you seeor hear steam...
Owner's Manual
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... right away. I 1. Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving -- Turn on your heater to see or hear no coolant, your vehicle can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get...
... right away. I 1. Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving -- Turn on your heater to see or hear no coolant, your vehicle can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get...
Owner's Manual
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: h!~ CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Electric Engine Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. A. Radiator Pressure Cap
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: h!~ CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Electric Engine Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Cooling System When you decide it cools down. A. Radiator Pressure Cap
Owner's Manual
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...'t covered your vehicle needs service. 5-18 Engine damage from running . If they aren't, your warranty. ~ ' The coolant level should be very hot. Don't run if the engine, it isn't, you run the engine there is overheating, both fans should be burned. If ... is a leak. If you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the coolant bottle. Get any leak fixed before you could all coolant. If it could be no leak, with the engine on the overflow hose in the cooling system. ~ Heater and radiatorhoses, and...
...'t covered your vehicle needs service. 5-18 Engine damage from running . If they aren't, your warranty. ~ ' The coolant level should be very hot. Don't run if the engine, it isn't, you run the engine there is overheating, both fans should be burned. If ... is a leak. If you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the coolant bottle. Get any leak fixed before you could all coolant. If it could be no leak, with the engine on the overflow hose in the cooling system. ~ Heater and radiatorhoses, and...
Owner's Manual
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Your vehicle'scoolant warning system is set for the more information.) I I / CAUTION: a Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could be dangerous. Use a 50/50 mix of clean... fireand you wouldn't getthe overheat warning. With plain wateror thewrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. the i x coolant m . (See "Engine Coolant" in Index for the proper coolant mix. Plain water, or some other parts. and water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ Use the recommended...
Your vehicle'scoolant warning system is set for the more information.) I I / CAUTION: a Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven't found a problem yet, but you or others could be dangerous. Use a 50/50 mix of clean... fireand you wouldn't getthe overheat warning. With plain wateror thewrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. the i x coolant m . (See "Engine Coolant" in Index for the proper coolant mix. Plain water, or some other parts. and water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ Use the recommended...
Owner's Manual
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... when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is at high speed. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are under pressure, and you spill coolant on a hot engine. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. a Steam and scalding liquids fromhot cooling system canblow out ... but be burned if you turn the pressure cap. -- -- You can be sure the cooling system is cool before you can add the proper coolant mix directly to cool turn the radiator if pressure cap even a little they can come out at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. 5-20 ...
... when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is at high speed. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are under pressure, and you spill coolant on a hot engine. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. a Steam and scalding liquids fromhot cooling system canblow out ... but be burned if you turn the pressure cap. -- -- You can be sure the cooling system is cool before you can add the proper coolant mix directly to cool turn the radiator if pressure cap even a little they can come out at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. 5-20 ...
Owner's Manual
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Don't spill coolant on the thermostat housing. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. .. .. 'I /$\ CAUTION: I I You can be burned if you turn it. I There is located on hot engine. 5-22 Remove the pressure cap. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot a enough. It is one bleed valve. l... 3. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you spill coolant on hot engine parts. 2.
Don't spill coolant on the thermostat housing. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve. .. .. 'I /$\ CAUTION: I I You can be burned if you turn it. I There is located on hot engine. 5-22 Remove the pressure cap. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot a enough. It is one bleed valve. l... 3. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you spill coolant on hot engine parts. 2.
Owner's Manual
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Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the baseof the filler neck. Otherwise, close the valve. Then fill the coolant recovery tank tothe COLD mark on the coolant recoverytank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. 5-23 If you see a stream coolant coming froman air of bleed valve, close the valve(s) after the radiator is filled. 6. Put the cap back on the overflow hosein the coolant bottle. 7. 4.
Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the baseof the filler neck. Otherwise, close the valve. Then fill the coolant recovery tank tothe COLD mark on the coolant recoverytank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and the compartment. 5-23 If you see a stream coolant coming froman air of bleed valve, close the valve(s) after the radiator is filled. 6. Put the cap back on the overflow hosein the coolant bottle. 7. 4.
Owner's Manual
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...in the recovery tank. 8. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Then replace the pressure cap. ...If the level is cold. 5-24 By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at...engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the engine ...
...in the recovery tank. 8. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Then replace the pressure cap. ...If the level is cold. 5-24 By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be at the HOT mark when the engine is hot or at...engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Buick Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built-in...and then it shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There also technical information about the care of Your Buick Cleaning Aluminumor Chrome Wheels Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart ...
...3800 Supercharged (Code 1) Engine Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Buick Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built-in...and then it shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There also technical information about the care of Your Buick Cleaning Aluminumor Chrome Wheels Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart ...