Owner's Manual
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... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE (a) HORN )cr a SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e, (@I FUEL b E$ X Vehicle Symbm These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are...
... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE (a) HORN )cr a SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e, (@I FUEL b E$ X Vehicle Symbm These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are...
Owner's Manual
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... becauseyour vehicle can move easily. 2-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation It is running , the vehicle can 't move suddenly. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move , evenwhen you have to get out your vehicle if the of shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your...
... becauseyour vehicle can move easily. 2-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation It is running , the vehicle can 't move suddenly. You or others could be sure your parking brake and move , evenwhen you have to get out your vehicle if the of shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your...
Owner's Manual
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... lose control and hitpeople or objects. push the shift lever a l l the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the brake pedal, your transaxle caused shifting out by of ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow"in RUN... application. Unless your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. I REVERSE (R): Use this gear back up. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. Don't shift out of PARK (P)" in PARK (P) range before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 2-25 Also, use NEUTRAL only. ...
... lose control and hitpeople or objects. push the shift lever a l l the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the brake pedal, your transaxle caused shifting out by of ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow"in RUN... application. Unless your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. I REVERSE (R): Use this gear back up. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. Don't shift out of PARK (P)" in PARK (P) range before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 2-25 Also, use NEUTRAL only. ...
Owner's Manual
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... can damage your transaxle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is less shifting between gears, or When going slower than AUTOMATIC or THIRD (3).You can use your brakes and on hills. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): When driving on hilly, winding...
... can damage your transaxle. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is less shifting between gears, or When going slower than AUTOMATIC or THIRD (3).You can use your brakes and on hills. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): When driving on hilly, winding...
Owner's Manual
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...solid a object. You could overheatand damage the transaxle. Setting the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down withyour right foot. Parking Brake NOTICE: I your vehicle there with your transaxle. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will be heard. This might happen you ...were stuck in FIRST (1), the transaxle put won't shift intomRST (1) until the vehicle is on, the left brake system warninglight will come on the rear wheels. 2-27 FIRST (1): This position gives you stop whengoing uphill, don't hold yourvehicle in deep...
...solid a object. You could overheatand damage the transaxle. Setting the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down withyour right foot. Parking Brake NOTICE: I your vehicle there with your transaxle. The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will be heard. This might happen you ...were stuck in FIRST (1), the transaxle put won't shift intomRST (1) until the vehicle is on, the left brake system warninglight will come on the rear wheels. 2-27 FIRST (1): This position gives you stop whengoing uphill, don't hold yourvehicle in deep...
Owner's Manual
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...be NOTICE: injured. replace them, and could also damage other you 're on , the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. 2-28 When youlift your vehicle won't move suddenly. You may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can cause... that follow. That section shows what to dofirst to overheat. Releasing the parking brake: will unlock the pedal. You or otherscould be sure your left foot. If you have to the release position. If you are towing a ...
...be NOTICE: injured. replace them, and could also damage other you 're on , the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) with your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. 2-28 When youlift your vehicle won't move suddenly. You may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can cause... that follow. That section shows what to dofirst to overheat. Releasing the parking brake: will unlock the pedal. You or otherscould be sure your left foot. If you have to the release position. If you are towing a ...
Owner's Manual
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Move the ignition key to LOCK. it will go. 3. brake pedal with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle in PARK (P). is 0 Pull the lever toward you . Steering Column Shift Lever 1. If you can leave your left foot. Hold the brake pedal down with you . 2-29 Move the shiftlever into PARK (P) like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it 4. Remove the key and take with your right and foot set the parking brakeby pushing downthe parking your vehicle with 2.
Move the ignition key to LOCK. it will go. 3. brake pedal with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle in PARK (P). is 0 Pull the lever toward you . Steering Column Shift Lever 1. If you can leave your left foot. Hold the brake pedal down with you . 2-29 Move the shiftlever into PARK (P) like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it 4. Remove the key and take with your right and foot set the parking brakeby pushing downthe parking your vehicle with 2.
Owner's Manual
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... button. If you leave the vehicle with the engine running, could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with you can If leave your right foot and set before you have to leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your... If you leaveAfter it with your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle is in is firmly set the parking brake. 2. Don't leave yourvehicle with the engine sunning unless have to . you can move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) and your parking...
... button. If you leave the vehicle with the engine running, could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with you can If leave your right foot and set before you have to leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your... If you leaveAfter it with your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could be sure your vehicle is in is firmly set the parking brake. 2. Don't leave yourvehicle with the engine sunning unless have to . you can move suddenly if the shift lever not fully in PARK (P) and your parking...
Owner's Manual
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... out of PARK (P). 3. to This light comes on to drive, move the shift lever into the gear you want . 5. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can the shiftlever -- Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to you want . (Press the I you f shift ... SHIFT reminder light. push the shift leverall the way into PARK (P) properly before moving the shift lever.) ever hold the brake until end of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Turn the ignition key to pull the shift To lever outof PARK (P). vehicle push yours little uphill to NEUTRAL...
... out of PARK (P). 3. to This light comes on to drive, move the shift lever into the gear you want . 5. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can the shiftlever -- Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to you want . (Press the I you f shift ... SHIFT reminder light. push the shift leverall the way into PARK (P) properly before moving the shift lever.) ever hold the brake until end of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Turn the ignition key to pull the shift To lever outof PARK (P). vehicle push yours little uphill to NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual
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You or others could allowdangerous exhaust into your parking brake and move . NEVERpark in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle won 't move the shift leverto PARK (P). To be sure your vehicle if ... can beblizzard. (See a "Blizzard" inthe Index.) -- -- See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in easily. It can be dangerous to be sure your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer'' in parking brake firmly set your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could beinjured. Exhaust with...
You or others could allowdangerous exhaust into your parking brake and move . NEVERpark in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle won 't move the shift leverto PARK (P). To be sure your vehicle if ... can beblizzard. (See a "Blizzard" inthe Index.) -- -- See "ShiftingInto PARK (P)" in easily. It can be dangerous to be sure your vehicle (see "Towing a Trailer'' in parking brake firmly set your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could beinjured. Exhaust with...
Owner's Manual
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... a steady speed. If your foot on the accelerator. This can really help onlong trips, Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. So, don't use cruise control on roads orin heavy traffic.
... a steady speed. If your foot on the accelerator. This can really help onlong trips, Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. So, don't use cruise control on roads orin heavy traffic.
Owner's Manual
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... Cruise Control on Hills will work on hills depends Erasing Speed Memory upon your vehicle will slow Step lightly on the brake pedal, or down . When downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the When yout r off... cruise switch to increase your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Ending Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to OFF. course, applying the brake Of takes you take your foot off the cruise control: turn you outof cruise control.
... Cruise Control on Hills will work on hills depends Erasing Speed Memory upon your vehicle will slow Step lightly on the brake pedal, or down . When downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the When yout r off... cruise switch to increase your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Ending Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to OFF. course, applying the brake Of takes you take your foot off the cruise control: turn you outof cruise control.
Owner's Manual
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... an accident, If the light is parts. with the parking brake set your parking brake doesn't release off the road and stopped carefully, have fixed so it it brake problem. Brake system Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is still on after your brake system inspected right away. * Tlus light should come on...
... an accident, If the light is parts. with the parking brake set your parking brake doesn't release off the road and stopped carefully, have fixed so it it brake problem. Brake system Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is still on after your brake system inspected right away. * Tlus light should come on...
Owner's Manual
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...for several seconds. When this warning ligh is on, the system will come turn the ignition OFF'. ANTI - Adjust your Buick needs service. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light also on when you start the engine again to warn you don't have anti-lock is a problem. ...2-73 Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on , you if there is brakes. possible and turn the ignition Then start your vehicle may be ready to light comes on , turn RUN. LOCK I TRACTION OFF I If the ...
...for several seconds. When this warning ligh is on, the system will come turn the ignition OFF'. ANTI - Adjust your Buick needs service. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light also on when you start the engine again to warn you don't have anti-lock is a problem. ...2-73 Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on , you if there is brakes. possible and turn the ignition Then start your vehicle may be ready to light comes on , turn RUN. LOCK I TRACTION OFF I If the ...
Owner's Manual
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turn the To system back on, press button again. your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system If will turn off . (See "Traction Control System" in the Indexfor more information.) is If there's a brake system problem that specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will ...turnoff and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. 0 W TEMP This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your vehicle needs service. 2-74 If you ...
turn the To system back on, press button again. your brakes begin to traction control, the traction control system If will turn off . (See "Traction Control System" in the Indexfor more information.) is If there's a brake system problem that specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will ...turnoff and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. 0 W TEMP This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your vehicle needs service. 2-74 If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-30 4-32 Driving in Rain and on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4- 10 4-12 4-13 4- 14 4-15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of roads andin varying weather conditions. We've also tips included many other useful on Roads Wet City Driving...
... 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-30 4-32 Driving in Rain and on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4- 10 4-12 4-13 4- 14 4-15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of roads andin varying weather conditions. We've also tips included many other useful on Roads Wet City Driving...
Owner's Manual
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for anything." "be going careless and make mistakes. in Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" the Index.) Defensive driving really means ready for of you is : give Drive defensively. Be ready their mistakes. Allow enough ... preventable accidents. Please start with a very important safety deviceyour in in know when the vehicle front of Rear-end collisions are about driving is goingto brake or turn suddenly. 4-2 It's the best defensive driving You never maneuver, inboth city and rural driving.
for anything." "be going careless and make mistakes. in Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" the Index.) Defensive driving really means ready for of you is : give Drive defensively. Be ready their mistakes. Allow enough ... preventable accidents. Please start with a very important safety deviceyour in in know when the vehicle front of Rear-end collisions are about driving is goingto brake or turn suddenly. 4-2 It's the best defensive driving You never maneuver, inboth city and rural driving.
Owner's Manual
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... with the surface the road (whether it to bring up your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of brake force applied. Control of a Vehicle Braking You have to decide to push on the brake pedal. They are brakes, the steering and the accelerator. tires That's perception time. tire of your vehicle go . the condition of... km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Then you want it 's pavement or of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with or another. But that make your brakes;
... with the surface the road (whether it to bring up your vehicle and others is about 3/4 of brake force applied. Control of a Vehicle Braking You have to decide to push on the brake pedal. They are brakes, the steering and the accelerator. tires That's perception time. tire of your vehicle go . the condition of... km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Then you want it 's pavement or of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with or another. But that make your brakes;
Owner's Manual
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...will check itself. When you start your engine and begin to push down.your brake pedal moves a little. Your brakes will help prevent a braking skid. ABS is a mistake.Your brakes may not have some power brake assist. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 LOCK If there's a problem... drive away, your anti-lock brake system will have time cool to push. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- That life. means better braking and longer brake If your brakes. Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). Avoid needless heavy braking. may You hear a momentary ...
...will check itself. When you start your engine and begin to push down.your brake pedal moves a little. Your brakes will help prevent a braking skid. ABS is a mistake.Your brakes may not have some power brake assist. Some people drive in the Index. 4-7 LOCK If there's a problem... drive away, your anti-lock brake system will have time cool to push. heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- That life. means better braking and longer brake If your brakes. Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). Avoid needless heavy braking. may You hear a momentary ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Let's say the road is programmed tomake - ~m.mt of available tireand e road conditions. one If of you brake,your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. You're driving safely. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will As you . You... can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Here's what happens with ABS. Here's how anti-lock works. You slam on separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the wheel speed and controls...
.... Let's say the road is programmed tomake - ~m.mt of available tireand e road conditions. one If of you brake,your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. You're driving safely. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will As you . You... can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Here's what happens with ABS. Here's how anti-lock works. You slam on separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the wheel speed and controls...