Owner's Manual
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... -'ag , 0 These symbols are on some of the symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP UNLOCK Ed TURN SIGNALS 6 (@) FUSE LIGHTER I m )tr HORN ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , (@) FUEL b B V $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator...
... -'ag , 0 These symbols are on some of the symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP UNLOCK Ed TURN SIGNALS 6 (@) FUSE LIGHTER I m )tr HORN ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , (@) FUEL b B V $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn...2-50 2-53 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Sun Visors Accessory Power Outlet(If Equipped) Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 ...
...Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn...2-50 2-53 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Sun Visors Accessory Power Outlet(If Equipped) Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... your dealer service. the 0 0 0 0 If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes if you on while the engine f is removed from the START position assoon as the engine starts. I Canada call Buick Prernium Roadside the (n Assistance Center at this time. system The is arrned once the key ...is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to 0 0 During normal operation,the THEFT SYSTEM light will be serviced ...
... your dealer service. the 0 0 0 0 If you are driving and the THEFT SYSTEM light comes if you on while the engine f is removed from the START position assoon as the engine starts. I Canada call Buick Prernium Roadside the (n Assistance Center at this time. system The is arrned once the key ...is running, a problem has been detected and the system may also want to 0 0 During normal operation,the THEFT SYSTEM light will be serviced ...
Owner's Manual
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...chime when you turn the ignition off . 2-40 The DRL system will remain off. Turn the knob to LIGHTS to turn on your high-beam headlamm come on at a reduced brightness when: The engine is running, The headlamp switchis located on the side of the left on , the taillamps, sidemarker, parking... lamps and instrument panel lights will not be especially helpful the short periods after dawn and before sunset. ...
...chime when you turn the ignition off . 2-40 The DRL system will remain off. Turn the knob to LIGHTS to turn on your high-beam headlamm come on at a reduced brightness when: The engine is running, The headlamp switchis located on the side of the left on , the taillamps, sidemarker, parking... lamps and instrument panel lights will not be especially helpful the short periods after dawn and before sunset. ...
Owner's Manual
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...also save you should not be alarmed when this happens. So please getto know warning lights work together to let you are driving, or when one of there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repairor replacement. Often gages and know your vehicle's functions...something wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to let you The locate them. is Warning lights and gages can signal that may occur. pictures will see in warning lights come on when you are the red area, or engine damage may be or is a problem with one the gages shows of your ...
...also save you should not be alarmed when this happens. So please getto know warning lights work together to let you are driving, or when one of there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repairor replacement. Often gages and know your vehicle's functions...something wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to let you The locate them. is Warning lights and gages can signal that may occur. pictures will see in warning lights come on when you are the red area, or engine damage may be or is a problem with one the gages shows of your ...
Owner's Manual
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... flash a few seconds. The air bag readiness light should go out. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Bag" in the Index. This means the systemis ready. Have your engine, and it will come on for about... 20 seconds, then it will come on when you start the engine or comes on . When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will flash for about 55 seconds. This light will flash for a few for turn the ignition key to RUN. Jf the driver's belt...
... flash a few seconds. The air bag readiness light should go out. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Bag" in the Index. This means the systemis ready. Have your engine, and it will come on for about... 20 seconds, then it will come on when you start the engine or comes on . When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will flash for about 55 seconds. This light will flash for a few for turn the ignition key to RUN. Jf the driver's belt...
Owner's Manual
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... andset your generator and battery charging systems are working well. ll i If the warning light comes on after engine is Have your vehicleto the dealerat get once. I United States Canada This light should take your brake system inspected right away. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided... it ignition key to if fixed so it will come on briefly when you n the tr u RUN. I BRAKE I I the light stays on , there a brake problem. For good braking, though, you . Battery Light Brake System Warning Light When you start the engine, this light will be ready to OFF.
... andset your generator and battery charging systems are working well. ll i If the warning light comes on after engine is Have your vehicleto the dealerat get once. I United States Canada This light should take your brake system inspected right away. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided... it ignition key to if fixed so it will come on briefly when you n the tr u RUN. I BRAKE I I the light stays on , there a brake problem. For good braking, though, you . Battery Light Brake System Warning Light When you start the engine, this light will be ready to OFF.
Owner's Manual
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...'s a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light should go off by an engine-related problem,the system will turn off and the warning light will comeon. Adjust your driving accordingly. turn the system off .(See "Enhanced Traction System"in ...any position other than HRST (1) or SECOND (2).The warning light should come on briefly as you startthe engine. If you turn the system back on, To move the shiftlever back to warn you if there's a problem. the ...
...'s a problem with your Enhanced Traction System and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light should go off by an engine-related problem,the system will turn off and the warning light will comeon. Adjust your driving accordingly. turn the system off .(See "Enhanced Traction System"in ...any position other than HRST (1) or SECOND (2).The warning light should come on briefly as you startthe engine. If you turn the system back on, To move the shiftlever back to warn you if there's a problem. the ...
Owner's Manual
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Low Coolant Warning .Light If this light comes and on LOW COOLANT stays on the Road," this manual shows you should pull the road, stop off soon as In "Problems on , the vehicle should promptly be pulledoff the road and the coolant level checked. 1 See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible...
Low Coolant Warning .Light If this light comes and on LOW COOLANT stays on the Road," this manual shows you should pull the road, stop off soon as In "Problems on , the vehicle should promptly be pulledoff the road and the coolant level checked. 1 See "Engine Coolant"in the Index.If there are visible...
Owner's Manual
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... come on during a malfunction in diagnosing any problemis apparent. Light On Steady -- on Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be covered by the system before any malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) NOTICE: If you working, when the ignition is on ...and the engine is also designed to assist your vehicle. This could lead to is assure that there a problem...
... come on during a malfunction in diagnosing any problemis apparent. Light On Steady -- on Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be covered by the system before any malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) NOTICE: If you working, when the ignition is on ...and the engine is also designed to assist your vehicle. This could lead to is assure that there a problem...
Owner's Manual
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...be a problem with quality (see f fuel fuel fuel quality will be there to your vehicle with your key toRUN and goes off , the have made light turn off when the engine started. may come on acceleration. (These conditions may have some other oil problem. 2-61 For the four cylinder... engine, when idling a stop ,the light may You notice this lightcomes on and stays on when you . of the proper fuel to turn is normal and doesn't show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on , it will be detected by system and...
...be a problem with quality (see f fuel fuel fuel quality will be there to your vehicle with your key toRUN and goes off , the have made light turn off when the engine started. may come on acceleration. (These conditions may have some other oil problem. 2-61 For the four cylinder... engine, when idling a stop ,the light may You notice this lightcomes on and stays on when you . of the proper fuel to turn is normal and doesn't show a problem: As a bulb check, the light comes on , it will be detected by system and...
Owner's Manual
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...youroil as soon as possible and have it to drain back into the pan. 2-62 If the light comes on and stays on your vehicle serviced. Check the level on after starting your engine level should come on, have your dipstick and bring oil it repaired. 1 NOTICE: Damage to ... normally circulation to the proper level. If the light doesn't come on level surface. It does not monitor the engine level when the engine oil is low. CHECK OIL IJ This light should be checked. oil Prior to your warranty. 1 Check Oil Light (3100 Engine Only) Don't keep driving the oil pressure is...
...youroil as soon as possible and have it to drain back into the pan. 2-62 If the light comes on and stays on your vehicle serviced. Check the level on after starting your engine level should come on, have your dipstick and bring oil it repaired. 1 NOTICE: Damage to ... normally circulation to the proper level. If the light doesn't come on level surface. It does not monitor the engine level when the engine oil is low. CHECK OIL IJ This light should be checked. oil Prior to your warranty. 1 Check Oil Light (3100 Engine Only) Don't keep driving the oil pressure is...
Owner's Manual
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... while you shouldsee your various gages see "Passlock" in the to start, see if they are starting the engine. Check ;ages Light 1 CHECK GAGES 1 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be protected by Passlock, and you are driving, on... the vehicle fails to warning zones. 2-63 Passlock Warning Light This lightwill come on briefly when you the key toward START. This light will stay on until the vehicle starts. Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes THEFT SYSTEM CRUISE I the light flashes, the Passlock System has entered a f tamper mode...
... while you shouldsee your various gages see "Passlock" in the to start, see if they are starting the engine. Check ;ages Light 1 CHECK GAGES 1 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be protected by Passlock, and you are driving, on... the vehicle fails to warning zones. 2-63 Passlock Warning Light This lightwill come on briefly when you the key toward START. This light will stay on until the vehicle starts. Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes THEFT SYSTEM CRUISE I the light flashes, the Passlock System has entered a f tamper mode...
Owner's Manual
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ABS is an is normal. Thisa help mistake. a If your engine ever stops while you brake. But warning light will use when you 're driving, brake If normally but don't pump your engine to anti-lock brake system, this testis going on . you will stay on , and you willstill have time to stop and... See "Anti-Lock Brake used up,it may get harder push down.If your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the When you start your engine, or when you out do , the If there's a problem with the pedal may take longer to cool between advanced electronic braking system that your anti...
ABS is an is normal. Thisa help mistake. a If your engine ever stops while you brake. But warning light will use when you 're driving, brake If normally but don't pump your engine to anti-lock brake system, this testis going on . you will stay on , and you willstill have time to stop and... See "Anti-Lock Brake used up,it may get harder push down.If your brakes. rather than keeping pace with the When you start your engine, or when you out do , the If there's a problem with the pedal may take longer to cool between advanced electronic braking system that your anti...
Owner's Manual
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...other than FIRST(1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this is than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). When this warning light is especially useful slippery road conditions. This is on to apply your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the in ...time to you . I ETS OFF Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may also upshift the transaxle to happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is in the REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or OVERDRlvE (0) position ...
...other than FIRST(1) or SECOND (2) and the parking brake is fully released, this is than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2). When this warning light is especially useful slippery road conditions. This is on to apply your driving accordingly. The Enhanced Traction System can operate when the in ...time to you . I ETS OFF Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may also upshift the transaxle to happens, the system reduces engine power and may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is in the REVERSE (R), THIRD (3) or OVERDRlvE (0) position ...
Owner's Manual
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...speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can turn the system back on . the front wheels. Powel ' ing If you lose power steering assist because me engine stops or the systemis not functioning,you can help you more effort. The (1) or the shift lever to another position, the A lot of the ... until the news happen on the in the Index. 4-10 Steering in Emergencies the vehicle going the same direction. The Enhanced Traction System warning light will keep Braking in a curve, speed is limiting wheel spin It's important to the same lawsof physics when driving on system won'tturn off...
...speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can turn the system back on . the front wheels. Powel ' ing If you lose power steering assist because me engine stops or the systemis not functioning,you can help you more effort. The (1) or the shift lever to another position, the A lot of the ... until the news happen on the in the Index. 4-10 Steering in Emergencies the vehicle going the same direction. The Enhanced Traction System warning light will keep Braking in a curve, speed is limiting wheel spin It's important to the same lawsof physics when driving on system won'tturn off...
Owner's Manual
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Using a match near battery cancause battery a gas to the Delco Freedom' AC battery installed inevery new GM vehicle. You don't need more light. Positive(+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to negative (-) or you'll get a short that can injure you need toadd water to ... blinded. Before you connect the cables, here some have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. Don't connect positive to a (+) metal engine part. Be sure the battery has enough water. Battery fluid contains acid that would parts too. get it is low, add waterto take f care of...
Using a match near battery cancause battery a gas to the Delco Freedom' AC battery installed inevery new GM vehicle. You don't need more light. Positive(+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative(-) will go to negative (-) or you'll get a short that can injure you need toadd water to ... blinded. Before you connect the cables, here some have loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. Don't connect positive to a (+) metal engine part. Be sure the battery has enough water. Battery fluid contains acid that would parts too. get it is low, add waterto take f care of...
Owner's Manual
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... overheated, the liquids it . Just turn it off and get out of steam orcoolant beforeyou open the hood. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and. "Low Coolant Warning Light" the Index. in others couldbe badly burned. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. If you just open thehood.... You or in Steam froman overheated engine can Burn you badly, even if you keep you see or hear steamcoming ...
... overheated, the liquids it . Just turn it off and get out of steam orcoolant beforeyou open the hood. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and. "Low Coolant Warning Light" the Index. in others couldbe badly burned. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. If you just open thehood.... You or in Steam froman overheated engine can Burn you badly, even if you keep you see or hear steamcoming ...
Owner's Manual
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... destroy your tires spin high speed, they can f at explode, and you or others could causean engine compartment fireor otherdamage. For information about using tire chains your transaxle back and forth, you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle in the I f too fast while shifting your vehicle, on...
... destroy your tires spin high speed, they can f at explode, and you or others could causean engine compartment fireor otherdamage. For information about using tire chains your transaxle back and forth, you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle in the I f too fast while shifting your vehicle, on...
Owner's Manual
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... is located at 2.4L the rearof the engine. 6-12 is 2.4L Engine The engine oil dipstick on the engine is an added reminder. Engine Oil The following section will tell how to checkyour you engine oil.Only the 3100 engine is equipped with a CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel. 1 CHECK OIL ...If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel ...
... is located at 2.4L the rearof the engine. 6-12 is 2.4L Engine The engine oil dipstick on the engine is an added reminder. Engine Oil The following section will tell how to checkyour you engine oil.Only the 3100 engine is equipped with a CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel. 1 CHECK OIL ...If the CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel ...