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... mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your PASS-Key III system, however, is not protected by your dealer. If you get new brake linings. D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. 2-23 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. See...
... mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your PASS-Key III system, however, is not protected by your dealer. If you get new brake linings. D Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for more information. 2-23 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. See...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set . If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) before you can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you start your engine because your vehicle can roll....(Continued) 2-28 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. There are several different positions for your front wheels. If you have left the engine running unless...
... shift lever. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set . If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) before you can move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you start your engine because your vehicle can roll....(Continued) 2-28 Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: (Continued) Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. There are several different positions for your front wheels. If you have left the engine running unless...
Owner's Manual
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..., use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. Unless your foot is being towed. You could move very rapidly. Shift to back up. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is dangerous. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-29 REVERSE (R): Use this... position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this...
..., use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. Unless your foot is being towed. You could move very rapidly. Shift to back up. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is dangerous. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your warranty. 2-29 REVERSE (R): Use this... position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2-30 If you more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ). accelerator all the way down to use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads, D When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears, or B B D When going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC...
.... 2-30 If you more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ). accelerator all the way down to use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads, D When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears, or B B D When going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC...
Owner's Manual
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... If you lift your left foot. If you 're on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on and a continuous chime sounds until you could be dangerous to get out of... from moving. 2-32 You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured. This will follow . Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can move , even when you are towing a trailer and are parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow it to overheat. To release the...
... If you lift your left foot. If you 're on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on and a continuous chime sounds until you could be dangerous to get out of... from moving. 2-32 You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured. This will follow . Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can move , even when you are towing a trailer and are parking on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow it to overheat. To release the...
Owner's Manual
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... side of the steering column. Your vehicle can roll. To be sure your legs more room when you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your vehicle won 't move. You or others could be... injured. If you are parking on the center area of the steering wheel to sound the horn. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle won 't move...
... side of the steering column. Your vehicle can roll. To be sure your legs more room when you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your vehicle won 't move. You or others could be... injured. If you are parking on the center area of the steering wheel to sound the horn. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle won 't move...
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... Breakers" in the Index) and for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will turn on . If your headlamps are off . 2-39 If you have a trailer towing option with HUD, this may indicate that a signal bulb may be on . If your turn signal. To use your headlamps are off or on low...
... Breakers" in the Index) and for the trailer lamps, the signal indicator will turn on . If your headlamps are off . 2-39 If you have a trailer towing option with HUD, this may indicate that a signal bulb may be on . If your turn signal. To use your headlamps are off or on low...
Owner's Manual
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... working properly if the brake system warning light is fully released, it means you . Have your parking brake. It may not be ready to RUN. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. The light will also come on if your parking brake is on can still work and stop you have the vehicle... towed for service. If you 've pulled off the road and stop . If the warning light comes on after you try to an accident. If the ...
... working properly if the brake system warning light is fully released, it means you . Have your parking brake. It may not be ready to RUN. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. The light will also come on if your parking brake is on can still work and stop you have the vehicle... towed for service. If you 've pulled off the road and stop . If the warning light comes on after you try to an accident. If the ...
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This light will also come on your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: If the Light Is Flashing The following . If the light continues to flash, when it is still flashing, ... hard accelerations. D Light On Steady -- A misfire condition has been detected. Find a safe place to do so, stop the vehicle. If the light is safe to park your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-82
This light will also come on your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: If the Light Is Flashing The following . If the light continues to flash, when it is still flashing, ... hard accelerations. D Light On Steady -- A misfire condition has been detected. Find a safe place to do so, stop the vehicle. If the light is safe to park your dealer or qualified service center for service. 2-82
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... Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4- 4-1 We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-9 4-11 4-13 4-13 4-15 4-16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle...
... Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4- 4-1 We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-9 4-11 4-13 4-13 4-15 4-16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle and do some important things to consider before you 'll want to be towed? Here are known as a "dolly"). See "Before Leaving on a device known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a Long ...until help keep warm, you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. D How far will you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. such as you have Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle ready to make sure your vehicle...
...the vehicle and do some important things to consider before you 'll want to be towed? Here are known as a "dolly"). See "Before Leaving on a device known as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a Long ...until help keep warm, you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. D How far will you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. such as you have Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle ready to make sure your vehicle...
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... and then remove the key. 4. Put the vehicle in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the parking brake. 4-31 See "Dolly Towing" following for more information. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing NOTICE: Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the dolly. 2. Your vehicle was not designed to be...
... and then remove the key. 4. Put the vehicle in a straight-ahead position. 5. Release the parking brake. 4-31 See "Dolly Towing" following for more information. Your vehicle can be towed using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Dinghy Towing Dolly Towing NOTICE: Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the dolly. 2. Your vehicle was not designed to be...
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... resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-34 To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for this section carefully before you can tow a trailer if it is too heavy, the brakes may also damage your vehicle level as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies ...and tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to adjust anything. You and your passengers. Trailering means changes ...
... resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. 4-34 To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for this section carefully before you can tow a trailer if it is too heavy, the brakes may also damage your vehicle level as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies ...and tires are important for advice and information about towing a trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to adjust anything. You and your passengers. Trailering means changes ...
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... the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the Trailer How heavy can also depend on any special equipment that can ask a hitch D Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. Weight of the trailer tongue D and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. And, it can a trailer safely be too...points: Three important considerations have on your vehicle. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. 4-35 tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at all important. Make sure your rig will be driving....
... the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the Trailer How heavy can also depend on any special equipment that can ask a hitch D Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. Weight of the trailer tongue D and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. And, it can a trailer safely be too...points: Three important considerations have on your vehicle. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. 4-35 tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at all important. Make sure your rig will be driving....
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... vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you may be able to the GVW because your dealer for more information about your vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to get them right simply by moving some items around in the Index for our trailering information ... then the tongue, separately, to measure because it , and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. After you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the total loaded trailer weight (B). You can ask your vehicle will ...
... vehicle's maximum load capacity. If you may be able to the GVW because your dealer for more information about your vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to get them right simply by moving some items around in the Index for our trailering information ... then the tongue, separately, to measure because it , and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. After you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the total loaded trailer weight (B). You can ask your vehicle will ...
Owner's Manual
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...working . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you 're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you... is by hand to the right. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the steering wheel with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains,...
...working . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you 're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll need more passing distance up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you... is by hand to the right. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the steering wheel with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains,...
Owner's Manual
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... 4-39 NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could be sure the trailer bulbs are not. When you 're about to be damaged. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will also flash, telling other objects. It's important to check occasionally to turn, change . Avoid ...working . So, when you know if one of your lamps goes out. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you if one of your vehicle lamps is out. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can ...
... 4-39 NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could be sure the trailer bulbs are not. When you 're about to be damaged. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will also flash, telling other objects. It's important to check occasionally to turn, change . Avoid ...working . So, when you know if one of your lamps goes out. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you if one of your vehicle lamps is out. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can ...
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D start your engine, D shift into a gear, and D release the parking brake. 2. Let up and store the chocks. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in the Index. 4-41 When You Are Ready to review this . ... vehicle will help you start your trip. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to Leave After Parking on this information before you find them quickly. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid...
D start your engine, D shift into a gear, and D release the parking brake. 2. Let up and store the chocks. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in the Index. 4-41 When You Are Ready to review this . ... vehicle will help you start your trip. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to Leave After Parking on this information before you find them quickly. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid...
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-20 5-20 5-30 5-31 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-9 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-11 5-20 5-20 5-30 5-31 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5- 5-1
Owner's Manual
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... if you want to have your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in the Index. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (-) Terminal B. Good ... black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. If you need to tow your disabled vehicle...
... if you want to have your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" in the Index. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the other vehicle. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (-) Terminal B. Good ... black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. If you need to tow your disabled vehicle...