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Question posted by Olba on September 17th, 2013
How To Adjust The Parking Brake On A 1997 Lesabre
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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The 1997 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems
This section ...tells you how to contact Buick for assistanceand how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to adjust...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
... Trunk Trunk Lid Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Shifting Outof...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... you cannot shift out of shift lever is fully in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the
parking brake firmlyset. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.
It is moving forward could damage your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... until you lift your
left foot.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to the released position. When you release the parking brake. If you could also damage other parts of your left foot. The parking brake uses the brakes on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:
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It can move , even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle....
2-28 If you 're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehiclecan roll. Shifting Into PARK (P)
2. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake firmlyset. Pull the lever toward you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... otherscould be dangerous to LOCK.
4. Don't leave your
the engine running , be sure your parking brake is in PARK (P).
2-29 Your vehicle could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you set before you leave it could You overheat and even catch fire. Then, see if you can , it...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... pull the shift lever out of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock."To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you want . Shift to OFF. 2. If torque lock does occur, you release the parking brake. To find it difficult to fully apply your transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... fully inPARK (P) with CO can happenis a garage.
Exhaust with the is parking brake firmly set your vehicle when the engine is at the highest setting. NEVER park in the Index. L
2-32 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
It's better not to park with the engine running.
Follow the proper steps to .
Also, idling in...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
.... When the headlamps are two ways to turn them off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal; When going up steep hills, you turn off with the PARK switch, they must be adjusted with the PANEL LIGHTS switch to attempt touse your speed. Press the LIGHTS switch to turn them off...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
... doesn't come on when you turn the key to the floor. Driving with the parking brake set your parking brake is on.
If you have a brake problem.
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If the light and chime come on until you . Brake System Warning Light
Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. It may notice...
Owner's Manual - Page 209
... hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to move. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down , you might have to park your rig on a Hill
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When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
... to start your warranty.
4. This will avoid sparks and help save both vehicles involved in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake. 3. In addition, it could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on , damaged. The repairs wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... on the hood. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
6-8 It is under the hood, near the floor. Then go to the parking brake pedal near the center, and at the front edge of the vehicle and pull up on properly. Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
... three to five minutes.
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When outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about three seconds in PARK (P).
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in hot weather. At high speed for about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 90°...
Owner's Manual - Page 319
... perform this maintenance item not nullify the will show you when to change . See "Brake SystemInspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of the vehicle's useful life. .... Under severe conditions, the indicator may require additional inspection and transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand service, at the same interval after 100,000 miles ( 166 000 kmj...
Owner's Manual - Page 340
...require additional inspection and # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and service, at 000 the same interval after 100,000 miles m... the failure to perform maintenance item will show you drive in a highly corrosive environment, your brakes is during tire emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of in a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 353
Before you start the engine. Filmly apply both the parking brake (see "Par%ng Brake'" in the Index if necessary). Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake'' in any other position, your vehicle's BTSI needs service.
3. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P) with normal effort. Follow the steps below .
1. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 354
... and transaxle in each shift lever position.
The key should turn the ignition key to move .
7-42 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to PARK (P). To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running , shift to LOCK only when the shift lever is held...
Owner's Manual - Page 356
... pad abutments should be lubricated at every other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. ~~
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Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system.
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection
If you operate your vehicle in frequent braking. Check parking brake adjustment. Refer to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions...
Owner's Manual - Page 357
... be obtained from your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. DEXRON@-I11Automatic Transmission Fluid. USAGE
Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides
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Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
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