Owner's Manual
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...We support voluntary technician certification. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute name the "General Motors of WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Mississauga...SERVICE was printed. Please keep this manual. Part No. 25645981 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved GENERAL MOTORS, GMthe GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem andthe name SKYLARK are -registered trademarks General...
...We support voluntary technician certification. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute name the "General Motors of WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Mississauga...SERVICE was printed. Please keep this manual. Part No. 25645981 B First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved GENERAL MOTORS, GMthe GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem andthe name SKYLARK are -registered trademarks General...
Owner's Manual
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... A high-compression V-8 engine was used in post-war era. n 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The production first V-6 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942)became more massive the...war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. vi In World War11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in increased sales.
... A high-compression V-8 engine was used in post-war era. n 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The production first V-6 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942)became more massive the...war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the 1948 Roadmaster. vi In World War11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in increased sales.
Owner's Manual
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...and will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than200 robots and other high...-tech equipment.It was completed in the fall of the General Motors, Buick City is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American Buicks are PREMIUM. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the-oldbuildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of 1985...
...and will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than200 robots and other high...-tech equipment.It was completed in the fall of the General Motors, Buick City is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American Buicks are PREMIUM. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the-oldbuildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of 1985...
Owner's Manual
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... if they are restrained in the rearseat. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear rather than front seat.We at the General Motors therefore recommend you install it . Wherever you put a rear-facing child restraintin the front passenger seat. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics ...seatas far back asit will go. Keep in mind that come with the infant or child restraint will have a label saying thatit meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Be sure properly secure any child to is restraint in the vehicle. These restraints use the belt system in it , be...
... if they are restrained in the rearseat. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the rear rather than front seat.We at the General Motors therefore recommend you install it . Wherever you put a rear-facing child restraintin the front passenger seat. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics ...seatas far back asit will go. Keep in mind that come with the infant or child restraint will have a label saying thatit meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Be sure properly secure any child to is restraint in the vehicle. These restraints use the belt system in it , be...
Owner's Manual
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... gets warm. If you could be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. If it could change theway the engine operates. If your starter motor. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. Do this manual that how to START. And the excessive heatcan damage your engine still won...
... gets warm. If you could be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. If it could change theway the engine operates. If your starter motor. 3. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. Do this manual that how to START. And the excessive heatcan damage your engine still won...
Owner's Manual
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... engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you don't, f your dealer. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to 15 seconds. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your engine won't start(or starts but then stops...
... engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you don't, f your dealer. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to 15 seconds. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in your engine won't start(or starts but then stops...
Owner's Manual
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Heavy snow or ice can be wiper blades beforeusing them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to the windshield, carefiilly loosenor thaw them. Windshield Washer The topof the wiper lever has the word PUSH on ...
Heavy snow or ice can be wiper blades beforeusing them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to the windshield, carefiilly loosenor thaw them. Windshield Washer The topof the wiper lever has the word PUSH on ...
Owner's Manual
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... start with drinking and driving is going to be these deaths are the result someone who was drinking of all motor a vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In recent years, some17,000 annual motor "always expect the unexpected.'' 4-2 Be ready for anything." "be careless and make mistakes. It's the number one contributor to...
... start with drinking and driving is going to be these deaths are the result someone who was drinking of all motor a vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In recent years, some17,000 annual motor "always expect the unexpected.'' 4-2 Be ready for anything." "be careless and make mistakes. It's the number one contributor to...
Owner's Manual
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.... You slam on , and you may even notice that your engine, or when you . A computer senses that help will stay on. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will prevent a braking skid. the You're driving safely. Let's say road is an ( advanced electronic braking system...
.... You slam on , and you may even notice that your engine, or when you . A computer senses that help will stay on. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will prevent a braking skid. the You're driving safely. Let's say road is an ( advanced electronic braking system...
Owner's Manual
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Loading Your Vehicle rm 7 TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. CTR. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. 1 Two labels on your vehicle.It also gives you .... 4-31 RR. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ' THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S . KG MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR RR MAX. SPA. This weight is the Certificationlabel, found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you...
Loading Your Vehicle rm 7 TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. CTR. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. 1 Two labels on your vehicle.It also gives you .... 4-31 RR. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ' THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S . KG MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR RR MAX. SPA. This weight is the Certificationlabel, found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you...
Owner's Manual
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... you may carry in speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how if you will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See equipment that can Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. for advice, or you must subtract the tongue much your vehicle is used to : the weight of the trailer, 0 0 the...
... you may carry in speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how if you will be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See equipment that can Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. for advice, or you must subtract the tongue much your vehicle is used to : the weight of the trailer, 0 0 the...
Owner's Manual
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...be affected. of fuels used , If you're usingfuel rated at 87 octane higher and you or spark pluglife may get rid fuel Buick dealerfor service. contains MMT. protection. emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); If this occurs, return to.... In the eventit is ask or less than 87, you 're accelerating or driving uphill. General Motors does not recommend the it 's bad enough, can damage your Buick dealer before adding equipment to get a heavy knocking noise when your service station operator whethernot his fuel you...
...be affected. of fuels used , If you're usingfuel rated at 87 octane higher and you or spark pluglife may get rid fuel Buick dealerfor service. contains MMT. protection. emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); If this occurs, return to.... In the eventit is ask or less than 87, you 're accelerating or driving uphill. General Motors does not recommend the it 's bad enough, can damage your Buick dealer before adding equipment to get a heavy knocking noise when your service station operator whethernot his fuel you...
Owner's Manual
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...wearrate of asphalt and concrete. Treadwear The treadwear grade is on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rm diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), i or to ...the actual conditions their use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they represent the tire's ability to requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria(PC) standards. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to system the developed by the United States National Highway...
...wearrate of asphalt and concrete. Treadwear The treadwear grade is on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rm diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), i or to ...the actual conditions their use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they represent the tire's ability to requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria(PC) standards. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to system the developed by the United States National Highway...
Owner's Manual
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...law.wheels, which all passenger tires must meet under vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your and best overall performance. Buick model. 6-44 See your Buick dealerif any wheel that is for Your dealer will be rebalanced. of or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the ...test wheel. Replace any of may need to sudden tire failure. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. If the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. Grades No. Warning: The temperature grade this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. you will know the kind...
...law.wheels, which all passenger tires must meet under vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your and best overall performance. Buick model. 6-44 See your Buick dealerif any wheel that is for Your dealer will be rebalanced. of or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the ...test wheel. Replace any of may need to sudden tire failure. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. If the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. Grades No. Warning: The temperature grade this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. you will know the kind...
Owner's Manual
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... I USAGE I 23 in TM See "Fluids and Lubricants" the Index. in . Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Exterior Polish 994954 2.75 sq. x 25 in. See your General Motors Parts Department for use on wheel cleaner 1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) Attracts and absorbs soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L) Cleans vinyl, leather...
... I USAGE I 23 in TM See "Fluids and Lubricants" the Index. in . Polishing Cloth Wax Treated Exterior Polish 994954 2.75 sq. x 25 in. See your General Motors Parts Department for use on wheel cleaner 1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) Attracts and absorbs soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L) Cleans vinyl, leather...
Owner's Manual
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... "Servicing load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick"in the Index. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is fixed or goes away. 6-56 Before attempting to Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protect the power windows and other components from working... be sure to get fixed. etc., it Power Windows and Other Power Options Your vehicle has an air bag system. protecting the circuit until the motor cools. When the current add anything electrical to youri c k h unless you check with your dealer first. Someadd-on andoff, or in some ...
... "Servicing load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick"in the Index. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is fixed or goes away. 6-56 Before attempting to Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protect the power windows and other components from working... be sure to get fixed. etc., it Power Windows and Other Power Options Your vehicle has an air bag system. protecting the circuit until the motor cools. When the current add anything electrical to youri c k h unless you check with your dealer first. Someadd-on andoff, or in some ...
Owner's Manual
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... should be replaced and necessary repairs done all before you may drive Or long distances all the different ways people use are driven on your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have any If you drive. we don't know that : carry passengers and cargo within legal... driving limits. distances only a few times a week. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you 'll drive You may drive very short it. you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
... should be replaced and necessary repairs done all before you may drive Or long distances all the different ways people use are driven on your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have any If you drive. we don't know that : carry passengers and cargo within legal... driving limits. distances only a few times a week. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you 'll drive You may drive very short it. you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Here you willfind out how to contact Buick you to obtain service if how publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-5 8-7 8-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistam for Test.T'lephone (TTY) Users Roadside ... Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information ~ 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada 8-1 This section also tells you need assistance.
Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Here you willfind out how to contact Buick you to obtain service if how publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-5 8-7 8-8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistam for Test.T'lephone (TTY) Users Roadside ... Dispute Resolution Program Warranty Information ~ 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada 8-1 This section also tells you need assistance.
Owner's Manual
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...3830.) Nature of GM Overseas offices. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, writeto: General Motors Canada Limited of speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at the top left the instrument panel and visible of through the windshield.) ...Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of concern We encourage youto call us so we suggest you follow Step One firstif you wish to : Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This available is why...
...3830.) Nature of GM Overseas offices. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, writeto: General Motors Canada Limited of speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Buick has TTY equipment available at the top left the instrument panel and visible of through the windshield.) ...Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of concern We encourage youto call us so we suggest you follow Step One firstif you wish to : Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This available is why...
Owner's Manual
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... network of uncertain situations by the dealer call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance toll-free hotline: 1-800-252- 2. 111 Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Vehicles purchased in Canada orthe United States. For detailson Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your owner's manual. Buick Premium Roadside Assistance: Provides owners with access to work...
... network of uncertain situations by the dealer call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance toll-free hotline: 1-800-252- 2. 111 Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Vehicles purchased in Canada orthe United States. For detailson Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your owner's manual. Buick Premium Roadside Assistance: Provides owners with access to work...