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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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.... 1500 Bonhill Rd. P r No. 25639453 A First at the.time make changes in your Buick,so it will be there Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous powez vous procurer un exemplaire de..., substitute.thename For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a.. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the Emblem, GM BUICK, the BUTCK Emblem and the name RIVERA, are registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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... America, driven over the Andes to Santiago?Chile in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy 500 began. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well'as Red Cross ambulancesso successfully that won 500 racing team trophies in 1914. As a builderof premier automobiles...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... the "Carof the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced the 1948 Roadmaster. In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware.This post-wax period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in
increased sales.The torque converter automatic in transmission, Dynaflow, was used in 1949...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
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...tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work your air bag on your Buick should be injured if you are about the readiness the system, when the sensors activated ...
don't ,wantthe system to 10 minutes after the ignition is key turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
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Owner's Manual - Page 72
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... areas- Batte,ryReplacement
Under normal use, the batteryyour key chain in D O remove the old battery. body to change the battery. 3. Turn coii.1 counterclockwise to inoperative.
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5. Once the transmitter separated, usea pencil to in transmitter should last about...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
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.... Have your ignitionto RUN 3 or START.the light Then
should takeyour Buick to show that alternator and battery charging systems are driving, youri bag system maynot work properly. Battery Light
There is dectrical problem. bag For moreinfomation on when you off your battery until get there, turn 'allaccessories, and set your vehicle needs service...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
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..., to avoid blowkg cold air.The length of If the AIR FLOW up or down button is used to change the direction are of the RECIRC mode. Selecting button at the previous chosen comfort setting. T t ~ ~...-MID, MIDand WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. The ventilation system always allows fresh to flow .air through your Buick without use of the air conditioning the use O off and the airflow to be turned by pressing...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
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Owner's Manual - Page 187
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... Put things inthe trunkof your vehicle.
1 Ask your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle levela the s load changes.
Pull a trailer only if you can strike and ...brakes may not workwell --.or even at all the steps in thispart, and see your Buick dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. You and your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
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...by itself. pulling requirements. The engine is equipped with the 3800 (L36) engine or Supercharged (L67) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if ..., to wheel assembliesand tires are forced work harder against the drag of theTrailer" in in Trailering means changes handling, :durability, and fuel economy. a
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Owner's Manual - Page 197
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... roadabout 300 feet (100 r )behind n vehicle. can hurt you .
Trying to start your to start your Buick by your vehicle that wouldn't be dangerous Batteries
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Owner's Manual - Page 198
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....You wouldn't be badly damaged.
This will avoid In sparks andhelp save both batteries. the if Set parking brake firmly on , it could cause a ground as well radios. Open the hoods... lamps each other.If they are,it start eyen when the engine up is not running and can start your Buick, and the bad grounding could could be covered by your warranty.
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Owner's Manual - Page 240
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... may have 3800 Supercharged engine. Brake Master Cylinder
H. control cable bracket. Remote Positive Battery Terminal
C. Supercharged Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
I. more air into engine thanit would normally use. Supercharged Enghe Ol Dipstick i E. A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
B. a Buick chose supercharging rather than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
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...to use the reco,mrnendedoil can use .
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to Change Engine Oil See if any one these is true... symbol. Most trips are below freezing. first. GM Goodwrench@ meets all the requirements for your next oil change. S A E 5W-30. This is true for delivery service, police, taxi
or other viscosity oils,...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
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... and loose rid Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
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Owner's Manual - Page 300
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... required for details. The Plan supplements your vehicle in good condition, please .maintain your vehicle. Ul
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Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to retain its safety, dependabilityand emission control performance.
Have you purchased...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
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engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
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An Emission Control Service. supercharged enginesonly: Check the supercharger oil level and add as needed oil (or every36 months, whichever.
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Owner's Manual - Page 327
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.... 3- See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section. Service.
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supercharger oil level -and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whicheverocmrs. first). Inspect fuel tzmk, cap... guides the underbody..
30,000.Miles (50 000 km)
Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Owner's Manual - Page 333
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Replace partsas needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter every (or 12 months, whichever occurs first)....-fueltank, cap andlines for damage fuel cap gasket for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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supercharger oillevel and add oil as needed . See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index for ...
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