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LAMPSoR , HIGH BEAM = =o VENTILATING FAN 1 TEMP OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER m t ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS #0 (a) b SPEAKER X Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WIPER w -FI-1 RELEASE e BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a & ...BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR BLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY These symbols are usedon warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A & These symbols are important for youand your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR...
LAMPSoR , HIGH BEAM = =o VENTILATING FAN 1 TEMP OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER m t ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS #0 (a) b SPEAKER X Vehicle Symbols These are on your controls: WIPER w -FI-1 RELEASE e BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a & ...BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR BLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY These symbols are usedon warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A & These symbols are important for youand your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR...
Owner's Manual
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Section 2 Feature8andControls Here you -have a problem. Keys 2-1 Also explained the are instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Section 2 Feature8andControls Here you -have a problem. Keys 2-1 Also explained the are instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you can learn aboutthe many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% to have a new key made . Your vehicle is ...-in." See "Towing a Trailer'' in ." But it off. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in theIndex for more information. -- -- -~ ~ 2-14 Hard stopswith new linings...if you turn it will be serviced by the PASS-Key% system. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in " guideline every time you don't have to wait three minutes before...
... drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% to have a new key made . Your vehicle is ...-in." See "Towing a Trailer'' in ." But it off. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in theIndex for more information. -- -- -~ ~ 2-14 Hard stopswith new linings...if you turn it will be serviced by the PASS-Key% system. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in " guideline every time you don't have to wait three minutes before...
Owner's Manual
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I Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you way maintain brake application. to NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. _____~~ II NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth get outof snow, to ... restart when you wish. "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" See in this gear back up. Ice Damage to fully apply yourregularmoving, use brakes before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your (R) transmission. Your Buick has a brake-transmission connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle is being towed. r ~~ Ensure the shift lever is fully in...
I Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you way maintain brake application. to NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. _____~~ II NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth get outof snow, to ... restart when you wish. "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" See in this gear back up. Ice Damage to fully apply yourregularmoving, use brakes before NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your (R) transmission. Your Buick has a brake-transmission connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your vehicle is being towed. r ~~ Ensure the shift lever is fully in...
Owner's Manual
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... down . You can useSECOND on very steep hills, or in if very deeps a d or mud or were up against a solid object. This could damage your brakes or shift into D Overdrive. and you're , SECOND (2): This position gives you need. You can use it on hills. Going about 35 mph (55 km...
... down . You can useSECOND on very steep hills, or in if very deeps a d or mud or were up against a solid object. This could damage your brakes or shift into D Overdrive. and you're , SECOND (2): This position gives you need. You can use it on hills. Going about 35 mph (55 km...
Owner's Manual
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... traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will come on the rear wheels. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on . NOTICE: Driving with traction to move the vehicle. Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Option) If you have... to keep the trailer from moving. 2-22 To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. If you additional traction on see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You may have this ...
... traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will come on the rear wheels. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down . Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on . NOTICE: Driving with traction to move the vehicle. Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Option) If you have... to keep the trailer from moving. 2-22 To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. If you additional traction on see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. You may have this ...
Owner's Manual
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Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: 0 P l the lever toward you. ul 1; Hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot and set the parking brake. , 2-23
Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: 0 P l the lever toward you. ul 1; Hold the brake pedaldown with your right foot and set the parking brake. , 2-23
Owner's Manual
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... out of still PARK (P), try this: 1. Yotthave to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Then move shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Shift to OFF. 2. If you may find out how,see "Shifting Into PARK (PI'' in the Index. push theshift lever all... the PARK (P) before you can . 2-25 Start the vehicleand then shift to drive, move the shift lever into PARK (P) as soonas you maintain brake application. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transmission.You may need have to another vehicle push yours little upbill to take...
... out of still PARK (P), try this: 1. Yotthave to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Then move shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Shift to OFF. 2. If you may find out how,see "Shifting Into PARK (PI'' in the Index. push theshift lever all... the PARK (P) before you can . 2-25 Start the vehicleand then shift to drive, move the shift lever into PARK (P) as soonas you maintain brake application. When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transmission.You may need have to another vehicle push yours little upbill to take...
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator pedal to get up the speed you want , to from WA .(Resume/Accelerate) for about mph (40 km/h) or more, 25 you apply brakes. Press the button at the higher speed. Here's the second way to go right backup,to go lose faster, don't hold the switchWA. To Increase...
... the accelerator pedal to get up the speed you want , to from WA .(Resume/Accelerate) for about mph (40 km/h) or more, 25 you apply brakes. Press the button at the higher speed. Here's the second way to go right backup,to go lose faster, don't hold the switchWA. To Increase...
Owner's Manual
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... will work on hills depenas upon your speed,load, and the steepness of the lever until you reach the lower speed you may have to brake or shift to a lower ge to keep your speed down. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.... When you take your foot off Step lightly on the brake pedal, OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. course, applyingthe brake Of takes you earlier. Each time you do this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on...
... will work on hills depenas upon your speed,load, and the steepness of the lever until you reach the lower speed you may have to brake or shift to a lower ge to keep your speed down. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.... When you take your foot off Step lightly on the brake pedal, OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. course, applyingthe brake Of takes you earlier. Each time you do this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on...
Owner's Manual
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... the short periods after go off , apply your engine. The other lamps Keyless Entry System won 't be turned the off , and the parking brake is released. DRL can turn these lamps on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way to the left. Once you needit. Your instrument panel... and other lamps that come full Entry transmitter,the interior lamps will be sureit isn't covered. is turned on about for you st& your parking brake before sunset. Daytime ,Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make easier to 'see it the front,of instrument panel makes the...
... the short periods after go off , apply your engine. The other lamps Keyless Entry System won 't be turned the off , and the parking brake is released. DRL can turn these lamps on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way to the left. Once you needit. Your instrument panel... and other lamps that come full Entry transmitter,the interior lamps will be sureit isn't covered. is turned on about for you st& your parking brake before sunset. Daytime ,Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make easier to 'see it the front,of instrument panel makes the...
Owner's Manual
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You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to know ata glance how your vehicle is running. LOW COOLANT LEVEL & HOT TEMP A r LOW CHANGE OIL OIL LEVEL LOW WASH FLUID VOLTS SERVICE ENGINE SOON . ~0101010101112] APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL CRUISE BRAKE LOCK 1 Your instrument panelis designed tolet you 'll need to drive safely and economically. 2-54
You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to know ata glance how your vehicle is running. LOW COOLANT LEVEL & HOT TEMP A r LOW CHANGE OIL OIL LEVEL LOW WASH FLUID VOLTS SERVICE ENGINE SOON . ~0101010101112] APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK UNLEADED FUEL ONLY FUEL CRUISE BRAKE LOCK 1 Your instrument panelis designed tolet you 'll need to drive safely and economically. 2-54
Owner's Manual
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... the light stays turn the ignition off . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light 1 ANTI LOCK (@I With the anti-lock brake system, this light will be ready to The anti-lock brake system warning may stay on when you start your Buick need service. If the light doesn't come on for several seconds. Then... engine again to warn you replace the compact spare with afull-size tire, or if it will come on, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick needs service. That's normal. If the warning light stays on after you if there is have fixed so it it comes on...
... the light stays turn the ignition off . Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light 1 ANTI LOCK (@I With the anti-lock brake system, this light will be ready to The anti-lock brake system warning may stay on when you start your Buick need service. If the light doesn't come on for several seconds. Then... engine again to warn you replace the compact spare with afull-size tire, or if it will come on, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick needs service. That's normal. If the warning light stays on after you if there is have fixed so it it comes on...
Owner's Manual
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... both city and rural driving. never You Here you'll find information about driving on driving. 4-1 Please start with a very important safety deviceyour in in Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" the Index.) Defensive driving really means ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about driving Drive can is going...
... both city and rural driving. never You Here you'll find information about driving on driving. 4-1 Please start with a very important safety deviceyour in in Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" the Index.) Defensive driving really means ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about driving Drive can is going...
Owner's Manual
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..., and eyesight all play a part. do their work to First, you have to decide to push on snowice, it's or easy to go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction you have to bring up your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of gravel); But even in an emergency,so...the places wherethe tires meetthe road. Then you want it 's pavement or of a second. might be a of distance in of icy); Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that 's only an average. That's reaction time. Average reaction time is important. That means you 're driving on the...
..., and eyesight all play a part. do their work to First, you have to decide to push on snowice, it's or easy to go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction you have to bring up your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of gravel); But even in an emergency,so...the places wherethe tires meetthe road. Then you want it 's pavement or of a second. might be a of distance in of icy); Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that 's only an average. That's reaction time. Average reaction time is important. That means you 're driving on the...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle and begin to drive away, you do alot of unnecessary braking. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system braking -- That means you will wear out much faster if you...
... your vehicle and begin to drive away, you do alot of unnecessary braking. Some people drive in the Index. 4-6 See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system braking -- That means you will wear out much faster if you...
Owner's Manual
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...are of the wheels is wet. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. say You're driving safely. Let's the road is about to make most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . The anti-lock system can steeraround ...the obstacle while braking hard. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, computer will the separately workthe...
...are of the wheels is wet. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. say You're driving safely. Let's the road is about to make most of you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. As you . The anti-lock system can steeraround ...the obstacle while braking hard. The computer is programmed to stop rolling, computer will the separately workthe...
Owner's Manual
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... when you need the to get too close to the vehicle h n t of you, you 'll understand this normal. With anti-lock, you have anti-lock brakes. In many emergencies, steering can steer but this . Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is... curves. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change path when youturn its the front wheels. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and the brake feel pedal pulsate, but it possible for you 've ever in to steer a vehicle on Curves It's importantto take much more than even the very...
... when you need the to get too close to the vehicle h n t of you, you 'll understand this normal. With anti-lock, you have anti-lock brakes. In many emergencies, steering can steer but this . Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is... curves. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change path when youturn its the front wheels. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and the brake feel pedal pulsate, but it possible for you 've ever in to steer a vehicle on Curves It's importantto take much more than even the very...
Owner's Manual
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...accelerate. if you can 't; Speed limit signs near curves warn that such emergency situations are times when steering can be more effective tha braking. steering around the problem, to theleft or right depending on good weather and road conditions. the 4-9 Your Buickcan perform very well ...emergencies like this requires close attention and a based on the space available. You can lose of problems by braking -- Wait to possible is the factor you can one control. The traction you can get in a curve depends the on the Emergencies"...
...accelerate. if you can 't; Speed limit signs near curves warn that such emergency situations are times when steering can be more effective tha braking. steering around the problem, to theleft or right depending on good weather and road conditions. the 4-9 Your Buickcan perform very well ...emergencies like this requires close attention and a based on the space available. You can lose of problems by braking -- Wait to possible is the factor you can one control. The traction you can get in a curve depends the on the Emergencies"...
Owner's Manual
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... be so increasing speedas the time comes to pass slow vehicle. Reconsider before moving vehicle rapidly. Do not get too close . too Even though the brake lamps are enough far ahead of can ease a little to the right. 4-11 The vehicle is you just passed may seem to be slowing downor...
... be so increasing speedas the time comes to pass slow vehicle. Reconsider before moving vehicle rapidly. Do not get too close . too Even though the brake lamps are enough far ahead of can ease a little to the right. 4-11 The vehicle is you just passed may seem to be slowing downor...