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... of WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears in Canada, substitute name the "General Motors of Canada Limited"for AUTOMOTIVE This manual includes the latest information the time ...it at SERVICE was printed. Part No. 25645981 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved For vehicles first sold in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GMthe GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem andthe name SKYLARK...
... of WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears in Canada, substitute name the "General Motors of Canada Limited"for AUTOMOTIVE This manual includes the latest information the time ...it at SERVICE was printed. Part No. 25645981 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved For vehicles first sold in this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GMthe GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem andthe name SKYLARK...
Owner's Manual
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... period of time when your driving accordingly. and your parking brake is fully released, it will come on then, have fixed it so it will limit wheel spin. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you turn the system back on, To move the shift lever back...
... period of time when your driving accordingly. and your parking brake is fully released, it will come on then, have fixed it so it will limit wheel spin. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you turn the system back on, To move the shift lever back...
Owner's Manual
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... night. Whatif there's an emergency, a need to other countries, it Of There's somethingelse about an hour to rid itself alcohol in manyU.S. BAC limit for drivers who has been of many people don't know. the commercial driversin the United States is0.04 percent. A person with a BAC level of...weight when each has the same number of 0.10 percent. states, and showers will be careful" isn't the "I'll throughout Canada, the limit is higher than men. is percent. level of 0.15 percent, the chance is worse, especially injuries to avoid the collision. states sets the legal...
... night. Whatif there's an emergency, a need to other countries, it Of There's somethingelse about an hour to rid itself alcohol in manyU.S. BAC limit for drivers who has been of many people don't know. the commercial driversin the United States is0.04 percent. A person with a BAC level of...weight when each has the same number of 0.10 percent. states, and showers will be careful" isn't the "I'll throughout Canada, the limit is higher than men. is percent. level of 0.15 percent, the chance is worse, especially injuries to avoid the collision. states sets the legal...
Owner's Manual
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...normal. You can change the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you brake, your brakes if that limits wheel spin. As you won't have anti-lock brakes. this Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Your vehicle has an Enhanced Traction System that vehicle ... hard. When this is in slippery road conditions. This is The programmed to make the most available tire and of are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. computer is especially useful in REVERSE @), the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (0) position and the system senses that one or both the front ...
...normal. You can change the time you need to get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you brake, your brakes if that limits wheel spin. As you won't have anti-lock brakes. this Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Your vehicle has an Enhanced Traction System that vehicle ... hard. When this is in slippery road conditions. This is The programmed to make the most available tire and of are spinning or beginning to limit wheel spin. computer is especially useful in REVERSE @), the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (0) position and the system senses that one or both the front ...
Owner's Manual
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...spin. The Enhanced Traction System operate when can turn right away.It will wait until off there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. See "Automatic Transaxle" in thehdex. You can the transaxle shift lever is on at the time. When this warning light...movin the shift lever to any position other shift lever positions only when necessary. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in the Index. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you move the shift leverFIRST (1) or to SECOND (2),the system willturn off . The Enhanced Traction ...
...spin. The Enhanced Traction System operate when can turn right away.It will wait until off there's no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. See "Automatic Transaxle" in thehdex. You can the transaxle shift lever is on at the time. When this warning light...movin the shift lever to any position other shift lever positions only when necessary. See "Enhanced Traction System Warning Light" in the Index. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you move the shift leverFIRST (1) or to SECOND (2),the system willturn off . The Enhanced Traction ...
Owner's Manual
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Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you enter the curve, while your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. accelerate gently ...
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you enter the curve, while your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. accelerate gently ...
Owner's Manual
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... slow down and adjust your driving to these care suited to existing conditions, andby not conditions. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick's While driving on A cornering skidis best handled by shifting to a lower much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. lose cornering force... when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is notthe OVERDRIVE (0) in a curve causes tires to slip andgear). vehicle control more limited. Learn to slide. avoid only the braking skid. lose 4-14 If you do not have enough friction where the If your vehicle starts to...
... slow down and adjust your driving to these care suited to existing conditions, andby not conditions. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick's While driving on A cornering skidis best handled by shifting to a lower much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. lose cornering force... when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is notthe OVERDRIVE (0) in a curve causes tires to slip andgear). vehicle control more limited. Learn to slide. avoid only the braking skid. lose 4-14 If you do not have enough friction where the If your vehicle starts to...
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... usually a ramp that leads to merge into the gap at the same speed most important advice on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to determine where you of all roads. un Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just before youleave the lane, glance quickly over...
... usually a ramp that leads to merge into the gap at the same speed most important advice on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to determine where you of all roads. un Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just before youleave the lane, glance quickly over...
Owner's Manual
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...can ask a hitch used properly. dealer about sway controls. This helps your full wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit capacity isfor your safety and that you before you 'll be driving. You can be legal, not only where you live but in ...harder engine and other parts could be it are forced to wind resistance, increasing for trailers (or no more , the 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. So please read the restrictions, having to operate at throttle. required to do , here are some important points: equipment....
...can ask a hitch used properly. dealer about sway controls. This helps your full wheel assemblies and tires are many different laws, including speed limit capacity isfor your safety and that you before you 'll be driving. You can be legal, not only where you live but in ...harder engine and other parts could be it are forced to wind resistance, increasing for trailers (or no more , the 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. So please read the restrictions, having to operate at throttle. required to do , here are some important points: equipment....
Owner's Manual
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.... Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) any special vehicle will be riding the vehicle. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550. 4-35 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of weight to use your rig. And in It depends on how you write..." inthe Indexfor more than 1.000 lbs. (450 kg). example, For it can also depend on any trailer isan important of the Trailer How heavy can Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E.
.... Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) any special vehicle will be riding the vehicle. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550. 4-35 General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of weight to use your rig. And in It depends on how you write..." inthe Indexfor more than 1.000 lbs. (450 kg). example, For it can also depend on any trailer isan important of the Trailer How heavy can Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E.
Owner's Manual
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... for hitches. of (A) the total loaded trailer weight (B). Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be s u e your vehicle's tiresare inflated to the upper limit for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. Then be sure to follow: 0 If you 've loaded your vehicle are see "Loading Your Vehicle.... Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some rules to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.If you don't go over theGVW limit for cold tires. If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight(B). The...
... for hitches. of (A) the total loaded trailer weight (B). Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be s u e your vehicle's tiresare inflated to the upper limit for your vehicle, including the weight the trailer tongue. Then be sure to follow: 0 If you 've loaded your vehicle are see "Loading Your Vehicle.... Crosswinds, large trucks going by moving some rules to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch.If you don't go over theGVW limit for cold tires. If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight(B). The...
Owner's Manual
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... can fall from a car carrierif it Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can serious personal injury and vehicle damage. If these limits must be clampeda in NEUTRAL (N), and the parking brake released. This cause a collision, can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. The steering...
... can fall from a car carrierif it Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can serious personal injury and vehicle damage. If these limits must be clampeda in NEUTRAL (N), and the parking brake released. This cause a collision, can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. The steering...
Owner's Manual
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Also be sure to use proper hook-up for your the particular vehicle. 5-12 Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chainson both sides in the slotted holes in this section. Before hookingup to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in "Towing Your Vehicle" earlier in the bottomof the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels.
Also be sure to use proper hook-up for your the particular vehicle. 5-12 Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chainson both sides in the slotted holes in this section. Before hookingup to a tow truck, be sure to read all the information in "Towing Your Vehicle" earlier in the bottomof the frame rail just ahead of the rear wheels.
Owner's Manual
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... (1 1/2) times as wellon the government course as measured under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Traction A, B, C The traction grades,from the normdue to some limited-production tires. Treadwear The treadwear grade is on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. -- 6-43 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The...
... (1 1/2) times as wellon the government course as measured under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Traction A, B, C The traction grades,from the normdue to some limited-production tires. Treadwear The treadwear grade is on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. -- 6-43 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The...
Owner's Manual
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... schedules arefor vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will find First you go to use your vehicle uses these limits on your Buick dealer. may drive very short it. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you...in many other ways. Make sure whoever services your vehiclein making deliveries. we don't know that : carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. you drive. Here's how to keep your to decide which section and note how you may driveit to work using genuine GM parts....
... schedules arefor vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will find First you go to use your vehicle uses these limits on your Buick dealer. may drive very short it. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you...in many other ways. Make sure whoever services your vehiclein making deliveries. we don't know that : carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. you drive. Here's how to keep your to decide which section and note how you may driveit to work using genuine GM parts....
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... Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance will not nullify item the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of this schedule. at 150,000 miles (240 000 k ) m should be performed after 150,000 miles 000 km). (240...
... Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance will not nullify item the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of this schedule. at 150,000 miles (240 000 k ) m should be performed after 150,000 miles 000 km). (240...
Owner's Manual
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... in Part C of the vehicle's useful life.We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to check your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service, at every other tire rotation. Environmental the same interval after 100...
... in Part C of the vehicle's useful life.We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to check your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service, at every other tire rotation. Environmental the same interval after 100...
Owner's Manual
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...Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 When contacting Buick, please remember that your inquiry to your inquiry prompt attention. That is from the vehicle registration or title, or... have the following information available to write Buick, address your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, writeto: General Motors Canada Limited of GM Overseas offices. For prompt assistance...
...Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 When contacting Buick, please remember that your inquiry to your inquiry prompt attention. That is from the vehicle registration or title, or... have the following information available to write Buick, address your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, writeto: General Motors Canada Limited of GM Overseas offices. For prompt assistance...
Owner's Manual
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... you the road." on Courtesy Transportation. If you are 21 provide Buick retail customers with your Buick dealer details. Courtesy Transportation is availableonly in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, even a cab. Please consult your dealer Buick Motor Division,for up to expect Buick from the dealershipis available for information on Included with : under 21 and...
... you the road." on Courtesy Transportation. If you are 21 provide Buick retail customers with your Buick dealer details. Courtesy Transportation is availableonly in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, even a cab. Please consult your dealer Buick Motor Division,for up to expect Buick from the dealershipis available for information on Included with : under 21 and...
Owner's Manual
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... the Satisfaction Procedure described earlier this in this program. BBB AUTO LINE is very successful. assist in resolving these To disagreements, Buick voluntarily participates in all 50 states andthe District of Eligibility is available in BBB AUTO LTNE. If you are to customers who ...currently own or lease a GM vehicle. GM Participation i an Alternative n Dispute Resolution Program This program is limited by the Better Business Bureau system to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement the natureof your ...
... the Satisfaction Procedure described earlier this in this program. BBB AUTO LINE is very successful. assist in resolving these To disagreements, Buick voluntarily participates in all 50 states andthe District of Eligibility is available in BBB AUTO LTNE. If you are to customers who ...currently own or lease a GM vehicle. GM Participation i an Alternative n Dispute Resolution Program This program is limited by the Better Business Bureau system to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement the natureof your ...