Owner's Manual
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... a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in 1900. Durant was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Marr, his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. He called a Buick in July 1904. David Buick was instrumental in -head" engine, a light, powerful reliable and engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry.
... a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in 1900. Durant was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Marr, his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. He called a Buick in July 1904. David Buick was instrumental in -head" engine, a light, powerful reliable and engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY... symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are someof the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
... 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 example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY... symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are someof the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... System lnstrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center 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... 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 Engine While You're Parked Windows 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-4 1 2-44...
... System lnstrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Driver Information Center 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... 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 Engine While You're Parked Windows 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-4 1 2-44...
Owner's Manual
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... PASS-Key TI is not protected by your Buick dealer. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that matches a decoder in your vehicle. This discourages someone tries to have a new key made . 2-17 If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is not working properly and must be clean ...againor uses another ignition key. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition or the engine may not start , the first ignition key may also want to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key I1 to have to wait three minutes beforetrying...
... PASS-Key TI is not protected by your Buick dealer. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that matches a decoder in your vehicle. This discourages someone tries to have a new key made . 2-17 If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is not working properly and must be clean ...againor uses another ignition key. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition or the engine may not start , the first ignition key may also want to check the fuse (see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key I1 to have to wait three minutes beforetrying...
Owner's Manual
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...in LOCK. Be sureto replace the trim cap after you start your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Use vehicle pushed or towed. With the engine off the enginebut still turn the steering wheel. START (E): This position starts your vehicle needs service. LOCK (B): Before you put the key ... way in the ignition. Using a tool to removeyour key from the ignition, find the access slot which you must have your warning and indicator lights. To use . But turn off , you are using the correctkey; OFF (C): This position letsyou turn the key only withyour hand. It doesn...
...in LOCK. Be sureto replace the trim cap after you start your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Use vehicle pushed or towed. With the engine off the enginebut still turn the steering wheel. START (E): This position starts your vehicle needs service. LOCK (B): Before you put the key ... way in the ignition. Using a tool to removeyour key from the ignition, find the access slot which you must have your warning and indicator lights. To use . But turn off , you are using the correctkey; OFF (C): This position letsyou turn the key only withyour hand. It doesn...
Owner's Manual
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... being used. 1 P I ( If your instrument panel cluster will then shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Press down and hold. Shift Lock Release PERF SHIFT The PERFSHIFT light on the brake pedal while you to shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. Make sure you have your foot on your vehicle...
... being used. 1 P I ( If your instrument panel cluster will then shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. Press down and hold. Shift Lock Release PERF SHIFT The PERFSHIFT light on the brake pedal while you to shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. Make sure you have your foot on your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... can be on when you know your vehicle. The safety belt light will come onwhen there may be or is a problem with one the gages shows of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to you know they're working.If you are driving, ...or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your warning lights and gages. Please follow manual's advice. big Your vehicle...
... can be on when you know your vehicle. The safety belt light will come onwhen there may be or is a problem with one the gages shows of your vehicle's functions. Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to you know they're working.If you are driving, ...or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your warning lights and gages. Please follow manual's advice. big Your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... after you start your engine, and it 's working. The air bag readiness light should go out. 1+1 ## If the air bag readiness light stays on when you it will flash for a few seconds when you have it fixed so it should go out. Charging System Light The charging system light will be certain to...crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on , be ready to show you start the engine or comeson when you if there is a problem. This means the system is an air bag readiness light on could inqk6ate that you turn off all your air bag system may b&e a problem with ...
... after you start your engine, and it 's working. The air bag readiness light should go out. 1+1 ## If the air bag readiness light stays on when you it will flash for a few seconds when you have it fixed so it should go out. Charging System Light The charging system light will be certain to...crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on , be ready to show you start the engine or comeson when you if there is a problem. This means the system is an air bag readiness light on could inqk6ate that you turn off all your air bag system may b&e a problem with ...
Owner's Manual
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...with your Buick needs service. Have the vehicle towed for service. Or, if the light comes on and stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine and it will stay on forthree seconds. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you start the engine again to... an accident. That's normal. Then start your engine, turn the ignition off and stopped carefully, have ...
...with your Buick needs service. Have the vehicle towed for service. Or, if the light comes on and stays on longer than normal after you've started your engine and it will stay on forthree seconds. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you start the engine again to... an accident. That's normal. Then start your engine, turn the ignition off and stopped carefully, have ...
Owner's Manual
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... on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. 0 If ...the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on , the system will come on , so adjust your...
... on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will not limit wheel spin. Slippery road conditions may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. 0 If ...the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on , the system will come on , so adjust your...
Owner's Manual
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...Warning Light (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged Engine Only) The traction control system warning light may come on for more information.) If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on , press the button again. The warning light should... go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for the following reasons: If you turn off and the warning light will come onand stay on . TRAC OFF To turn the system back on until your brakes begin to traction control, the traction ...
...Warning Light (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged Engine Only) The traction control system warning light may come on for more information.) If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on , press the button again. The warning light should... go off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index for the following reasons: If you turn off and the warning light will come onand stay on . TRAC OFF To turn the system back on until your brakes begin to traction control, the traction ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Index. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. Traction Control System Active Light (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged Engine Only) When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops...
... in the Index. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. Traction Control System Active Light (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged Engine Only) When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will stay on for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops...
Owner's Manual
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.... TEMP h - .. 1. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to show you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you that shows the engine coolant temperature. The light will come on briefly when your ignition is working . TEMP If you have been operating your vehicle under...
.... TEMP h - .. 1. In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to show you should pull off the engine as soon as possible. Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you that shows the engine coolant temperature. The light will come on briefly when your ignition is working . TEMP If you have been operating your vehicle under...
Owner's Manual
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... may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle serviced as soon asyou can. Malfunctions often will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheSERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to assure that there is a problem and ...OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to show you that it is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assist your servicetechnician in the Index and have your...
... may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle serviced as soon asyou can. Malfunctions often will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) TheSERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to assure that there is a problem and ...OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to show you that it is apparent. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to assist your servicetechnician in the Index and have your...
Owner's Manual
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...as a check to do so, stop the vehicle. If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on your warranty. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to show you it repaired. If the...towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: 0 The following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle. If the light stops flashing and remains on and the engine is required. This light should come on , as be required. 0 2-70 A misfire condition has been detected. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis...
...as a check to do so, stop the vehicle. If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on your warranty. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to show you it repaired. If the...towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: 0 The following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle. If the light stops flashing and remains on and the engine is required. This light should come on , as be required. 0 2-70 A misfire condition has been detected. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis...
Owner's Manual
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... put the vehicle into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with your oil, this as designed. You may notice this light may stay on oil or could have your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after you are driving. If none of the proper fuel to evaporate into gear, misfiring...if the cap. This indicates that may have a problem with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . A few driving trips should turn the light off . If you put fuel into your engine is warmed up.) This will require at least one full tank of the above steps have made ...
... put the vehicle into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with your oil, this as designed. You may notice this light may stay on oil or could have your engine notto run as efficiently as stalling after you are driving. If none of the proper fuel to evaporate into gear, misfiring...if the cap. This indicates that may have a problem with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . A few driving trips should turn the light off . If you put fuel into your engine is warmed up.) This will require at least one full tank of the above steps have made ...
Owner's Manual
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...The oil level monitoring system checks oil level only during thebrief period between key and engine on and This is turned on, the LOW OIL light will come on and turn ignition to your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot thatit so catches fire.You or others could ...a considerable periodof time, allowing the oil normally in the Index.) If the light does not flash, have a problem withthe fuse or bulb. using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to warn you do, your engine can be costly and not coveredby is your vehicle serviced. It does monitor...
...The oil level monitoring system checks oil level only during thebrief period between key and engine on and This is turned on, the LOW OIL light will come on and turn ignition to your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot thatit so catches fire.You or others could ...a considerable periodof time, allowing the oil normally in the Index.) If the light does not flash, have a problem withthe fuse or bulb. using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" in circulation to warn you do, your engine can be costly and not coveredby is your vehicle serviced. It does monitor...
Owner's Manual
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..., 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. If this light stays on for about 20 seconds afte.r youturn on for five seconds, it...reset by depressing the DIC RESET button for harsh conditions. Change Oil Soon Light Your CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on the DIC. See "Driver Information Center" later in the RUN position, but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal three times within five ...
..., 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. If this light stays on for about 20 seconds afte.r youturn on for five seconds, it...reset by depressing the DIC RESET button for harsh conditions. Change Oil Soon Light Your CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on the DIC. See "Driver Information Center" later in the RUN position, but the engine off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal three times within five ...
Owner's Manual
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The oil life will have no effect. This is based on the amount of boost your engine is being displayed on the DIC. When the oil life index is less than five seconds while the oil life monitor is receiving. RANGE: Shows ... to the maintenance schedule (see "Maintenance Schedule" in this , press andhold theRESETbutton for than lo%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will have to 100%. BOOST GAGE: If you have the supercharged engine, this mode will show the amount of fuel in this gage will have no effect. Pressing RESET while in thetank...
The oil life will have no effect. This is based on the amount of boost your engine is being displayed on the DIC. When the oil life index is less than five seconds while the oil life monitor is receiving. RANGE: Shows ... to the maintenance schedule (see "Maintenance Schedule" in this , press andhold theRESETbutton for than lo%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will have to 100%. BOOST GAGE: If you have the supercharged engine, this mode will show the amount of fuel in this gage will have no effect. Pressing RESET while in thetank...
Owner's Manual
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...time to stop and the brake pedal will check itself. Thisis normal. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- This is an advanced electronicbraking system that your engine stops, you do a lot of unnecessary braking.That means better braking and longer brake life. If your ...brake pedal moves a little. You may not have some power brake assist. If there's a problem with traffic. If your engine ever stops while you do , the pedal may take longer to cool between hard stops, Your brakes will help prevent a braking skid. Once ...
...time to stop and the brake pedal will check itself. Thisis normal. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in spurts -- This is an advanced electronicbraking system that your engine stops, you do a lot of unnecessary braking.That means better braking and longer brake life. If your ...brake pedal moves a little. You may not have some power brake assist. If there's a problem with traffic. If your engine ever stops while you do , the pedal may take longer to cool between hard stops, Your brakes will help prevent a braking skid. Once ...