Owner's Manual
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... tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what doif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire to or overheated engine,etc. 6-1 ServiceandAppearanceCare ...Here the manual tells you how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to get service... page 9-1 Index ...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.You can useit to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to operate your audio system. It also 2-1 ...
... tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what doif you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire to or overheated engine,etc. 6-1 ServiceandAppearanceCare ...Here the manual tells you how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to get service... page 9-1 Index ...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.You can useit to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to operate your audio system. It also 2-1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... always been a product innovator. "valve-in dates its 'beginnings to automobiles. On Buick's success, Dufmt created a holding company, .September 16, 1908. WalterMarr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Man (left), and L. However, Buick traditionally in -head" engine, alight, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence entire the automotive industry. That was the year the company...
... always been a product innovator. "valve-in dates its 'beginnings to automobiles. On Buick's success, Dufmt created a holding company, .September 16, 1908. WalterMarr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Man (left), and L. However, Buick traditionally in -head" engine, alight, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence entire the automotive industry. That was the year the company...
Owner's Manual
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... only car to travel across the country one Buick ambulance was the first car to government. engines The success of hills and run through mud no other car. However, new Gene Buick drew plenty attention becausg it coulcl$limb of Buick engines was visible not only on as well as ...Red Cross ambulances $uccessfully that so the race track, butin endurance tests across As a builder of premier automobiles, 'buick was hard hit South America, drivenfrom...
... only car to travel across the country one Buick ambulance was the first car to government. engines The success of hills and run through mud no other car. However, new Gene Buick drew plenty attention becausg it coulcl$limb of Buick engines was visible not only on as well as ...Red Cross ambulances $uccessfully that so the race track, butin endurance tests across As a builder of premier automobiles, 'buick was hard hit South America, drivenfrom...
Owner's Manual
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... 1942), became more massive in the post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Carof the Year." The first production V-6 engine was used in inmeased sales. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow...
... 1942), became more massive in the post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Carof the Year." The first production V-6 engine was used in inmeased sales. This post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow...
Owner's Manual
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... SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID CqULD CAUSE 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... are on your controls: WIPER w -FI-1 RELEASE e BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a & RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDITIONING TRUNK RELEASE POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE4-
... SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAllERY ACID CqULD CAUSE 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... are on your controls: WIPER w -FI-1 RELEASE e BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a & RADIO VOLUME AIR CONDITIONING TRUNK RELEASE POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE4-
Owner's Manual
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...PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key that someoneis using the wrong key,it 's dry inserted in your the vehicle needs service. your Buick dealer a See or locksmith who can service PASS-Key%. your vehicle does start . When the PASS-Key% system senses that matchesdecoder a in the ... and before it shuts downthe vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, starter the won't work and fuel won't goto the engine. the This means you insert or remove the key from the ignition. If the starter won 't work with different resistor pellets an attempt to...
...PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key that someoneis using the wrong key,it 's dry inserted in your the vehicle needs service. your Buick dealer a See or locksmith who can service PASS-Key%. your vehicle does start . When the PASS-Key% system senses that matchesdecoder a in the ... and before it shuts downthe vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, starter the won't work and fuel won't goto the engine. the This means you insert or remove the key from the ignition. If the starter won 't work with different resistor pellets an attempt to...
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...this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ." But it off. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your PASS-Key%I system, however, is not protected by your speedat 55 mph (88... an elaborate "break-in . Hard stopswith new linings can service the PASS-Key% to have to restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% to have a new key made . See your engine if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during "break-in." See "Towing a Trailer'' in " ...
...this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in ." But it off. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Your PASS-Key%I system, however, is not protected by your speedat 55 mph (88... an elaborate "break-in . Hard stopswith new linings can service the PASS-Key% to have to restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% to have a new key made . See your engine if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during "break-in." See "Towing a Trailer'' in " ...
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... . is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you inserted key. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positio ACCESSORY and RUN allow you use the ACCESSORY position, pushin the key and turn it, be sure it is in . T r ... before you turn the key only with your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. To use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off . Your steering wheel will bein the LOCK position. This position locks the your hand.Using a tool to any accessories. But turn the key...
... . is , then turn the steering wheel left and right while you inserted key. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positio ACCESSORY and RUN allow you use the ACCESSORY position, pushin the key and turn it, be sure it is in . T r ... before you turn the key only with your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. To use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off . Your steering wheel will bein the LOCK position. This position locks the your hand.Using a tool to any accessories. But turn the key...
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... run a while. Wait about15 seconds between eachtry to maintain engine speed, you could damage the transmission. When starting your battery. And the excessive heat 'can damage your Buick is stopped. If you do this: 1. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). The idle speed will ...cause your shift lever to PARK (P) if your starter motor. When the engine starts, let gp of the key. When the...
... run a while. Wait about15 seconds between eachtry to maintain engine speed, you could damage the transmission. When starting your battery. And the excessive heat 'can damage your Buick is stopped. If you do this: 1. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). The idle speed will ...cause your shift lever to PARK (P) if your starter motor. When the engine starts, let gp of the key. When the...
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How long should you particular area. 3. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to list of oil you have, and ... of everything here, we ask that you keep it could be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give the best advicefor that you contact your Buick dealer inthe area where you don't, it away If from moving...
How long should you particular area. 3. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. NOTICE: After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to list of oil you have, and ... of everything here, we ask that you keep it could be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give the best advicefor that you contact your Buick dealer inthe area where you don't, it away If from moving...
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PARK (P): This locks your shift lever. Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your transmission drive shaft. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-19
PARK (P): This locks your shift lever. Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your transmission drive shaft. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-19
Owner's Manual
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... wheels. push the shift lever all the into the gear you wish. "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" See in this position, your engine doesn't To restart when you're alreadv starting the engine. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped. _____~~ II NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth get outof... you can shift from PARK (P) when the NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is moving forward could damage your (R) transmission. REVERSE (R): Use this gear back up. Your Buick has a brake-transmission connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. shiftinterlock.
... wheels. push the shift lever all the into the gear you wish. "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" See in this position, your engine doesn't To restart when you're alreadv starting the engine. Shift to REVERSE only after your vehicle is stopped. _____~~ II NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth get outof... you can shift from PARK (P) when the NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is moving forward could damage your (R) transmission. REVERSE (R): Use this gear back up. Your Buick has a brake-transmission connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. shiftinterlock.
Owner's Manual
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Follow the proper steps to paik with the engine running. If you 're pulling a a trailer, alsosee "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-27 It's betternot to be sure your vehicle won't move. But if you ever have to, here are parking on hill andif you are some things to know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked . .
Follow the proper steps to paik with the engine running. If you 're pulling a a trailer, alsosee "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-27 It's betternot to be sure your vehicle won't move. But if you ever have to, here are parking on hill andif you are some things to know. Running Your Engine While You're Parked . .
Owner's Manual
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DRL can turn these lamps on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way to the left. The DRL system willmaKe your engine. the You also can be helpful when it's raining and the short periods after go off as long as the doors are on . As long ...
DRL can turn these lamps on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way to the left. The DRL system willmaKe your engine. the You also can be helpful when it's raining and the short periods after go off as long as the doors are on . As long ...
Owner's Manual
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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 know ata glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to drive safely and economically. 2-54
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 know ata glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to drive safely and economically. 2-54
Owner's Manual
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... do repairs can be alarmed you when this happens. Wming lights and gages can indicate when there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you others from injury. They're a big help. 2-56 Paying attention to there's a problem with one there may be a problem, check section...
... do repairs can be alarmed you when this happens. Wming lights and gages can indicate when there may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you others from injury. They're a big help. 2-56 Paying attention to there's a problem with one there may be a problem, check section...
Owner's Manual
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...-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes.See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will come on when you start your engine and may also light come on again when you don't is a problem. reset the system. If the light stays turn the ignition off . If the... will be ready to The anti-lock brake system warning may stay on when you 're driving, your Buick need service. That's normal. If the warning light stays on , you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If t regular brake system warning light also on after you don't have fixed so it ...
...-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes.See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this light will come on when you start your engine and may also light come on again when you don't is a problem. reset the system. If the light stays turn the ignition off . If the... will be ready to The anti-lock brake system warning may stay on when you 're driving, your Buick need service. That's normal. If the warning light stays on , you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If t regular brake system warning light also on after you don't have fixed so it ...
Owner's Manual
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...road, stop off the engineas soon as possible. as a bulb check when you start your engine.This light tells you should pull the road, stop your off vehicle and turn off your engine coolant has overheated. It means that your vehicle andturn the engineoff as soon as possible. If... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that your engineis too hot! The section "Problemson,theRoad," in this shows what to do . "Engine Overheating"in the See Index. The section "Problems on as That reading means the same thing the warning light. Hot coolant can burn your ...
...road, stop off the engineas soon as possible. as a bulb check when you start your engine.This light tells you should pull the road, stop your off vehicle and turn off your engine coolant has overheated. It means that your vehicle andturn the engineoff as soon as possible. If... your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you that your engineis too hot! The section "Problemson,theRoad," in this shows what to do . "Engine Overheating"in the See Index. The section "Problems on as That reading means the same thing the warning light. Hot coolant can burn your ...
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LOW COOLANT LEVEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON Canadian vehicles have this malfunction indicator lamp. Low Coolant Warning Light If you havethis amber light and it comes on, the system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Domestic vehicles are equipped with this malfunction indicator lamp. 2-61
LOW COOLANT LEVEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON Canadian vehicles have this malfunction indicator lamp. Low Coolant Warning Light If you havethis amber light and it comes on, the system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Domestic vehicles are equipped with this malfunction indicator lamp. 2-61