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... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER 6 m HIGH OR BEAM = ,\I/, AIRBAG FOG LAMPS P \ =o VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE 4% (@) Fur example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and...
... SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER 6 m HIGH OR BEAM = ,\I/, AIRBAG FOG LAMPS P \ =o VENTILATING FAN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , $0 TEMP OIL ANTILOCK BRAKE 4% (@) Fur example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC These symbols are used on warning and...
Owner's Manual
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shifting and braking . and what to do if you if everything is working properly . ?art 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional ... ...Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ...Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...Windshield Wipermasher ...CruiseControl ...Headlights ...Mirrors ...Instrumentpanel ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Warning Lights . and information on your Buick. Gages and Indicators ... 66 67 74 76 79 87 88 89 91 91 94 98 102 110 110 111 65
shifting and braking . and what to do if you if everything is working properly . ?art 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional ... ...Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ...Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...Windshield Wipermasher ...CruiseControl ...Headlights ...Mirrors ...Instrumentpanel ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Warning Lights . and information on your Buick. Gages and Indicators ... 66 67 74 76 79 87 88 89 91 91 94 98 102 110 110 111 65
Owner's Manual
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.... Going about halfway down to use "2" on hilly, winding roads When towing a trailer, so there is like @, but lower fuel economy. It can use your brakes off and on. If your automatic transaxlehas Overdrive, "D" is less shifting between gears When going slower than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal...
.... Going about halfway down to use "2" on hilly, winding roads When towing a trailer, so there is like @, but lower fuel economy. It can use your brakes off and on. If your automatic transaxlehas Overdrive, "D" is less shifting between gears When going slower than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal...
Owner's Manual
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...in deep snow or mud. You could damage your front wheels can use it on . To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your right foot. NOTICE: If your transaxle. Push down . Thiscould overheat anddamage the transaxle. This might... happen if you were stuck in position ona hill. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal downwith your left foot. Pull the brake release lever. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Use your vehicle therewith only...
...in deep snow or mud. You could damage your front wheels can use it on . To release the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with your right foot. NOTICE: If your transaxle. Push down . Thiscould overheat anddamage the transaxle. This might... happen if you were stuck in position ona hill. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal downwith your left foot. Pull the brake release lever. Also, if you stop when going slowly enough. Use your vehicle therewith only...
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Steering Column Shift Lever If you are towing a trailer and are parking on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Move the shift lever into "P" (Park) position like this: 0 Pull the lever toward you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Shifting Into ''P" (Park) A CAUTION: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. I NOTICE: Driving with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. That section shows what to do first to replace them, and you . 83 You may have to keep the trailer from moving.
Steering Column Shift Lever If you are towing a trailer and are parking on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Move the shift lever into "P" (Park) position like this: 0 Pull the lever toward you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Shifting Into ''P" (Park) A CAUTION: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brake on any hill: See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. I NOTICE: Driving with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. That section shows what to do first to replace them, and you . 83 You may have to keep the trailer from moving.
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... Engine Running 0 Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the "P,' (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can walk away fromyour vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P', (Park).
... Engine Running 0 Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the "P,' (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can walk away fromyour vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in "P', (Park).
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... occur, you may find out how, see "Shifting Into 'P'(Park)" in the transaxle. This is called "torque lock."To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into " P ' (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into... shift lever out of "P' (Park). Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of " P ' (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake.
... occur, you may find out how, see "Shifting Into 'P'(Park)" in the transaxle. This is called "torque lock."To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into " P ' (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on a hill and you don't shift your transaxle into... shift lever out of "P' (Park). Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of " P ' (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake.
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This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you can really help on the accelerator. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. 94 Cruise Control (Option) With Cruise Control, you apply your foot on long trips.
This can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you can really help on the accelerator. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off. 94 Cruise Control (Option) With Cruise Control, you apply your foot on long trips.
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...) for about half a second. You could be startled and even lose control. to You'll go to the higher speed. 2. So unless you apply the brake. To Increase Speed While UsingCruise Control There are two ways to go faster, don't hold the switch at the higher speed. Move the Cruise switch... accelerator pedal to reset it there until you get to a higher speed: 1. Once you're going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake.
...) for about half a second. You could be startled and even lose control. to You'll go to the higher speed. 2. So unless you apply the brake. To Increase Speed While UsingCruise Control There are two ways to go faster, don't hold the switch at the higher speed. Move the Cruise switch... accelerator pedal to reset it there until you get to a higher speed: 1. Once you're going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake.
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To slow down . When you set the Cruise Control speed by pushing the SET button. 2. When going up steep hills, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to the Cruise Control speed you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to keep your ...speed down in very small amounts, move the switch to increaseyour speed. Of course, applying the brake takes you will work after you may have set earlier. If you tap "R/A" five times, you out of Cruise Control. The accelerate featurewill only work...
To slow down . When you set the Cruise Control speed by pushing the SET button. 2. When going up steep hills, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to the Cruise Control speed you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to keep your ...speed down in very small amounts, move the switch to increaseyour speed. Of course, applying the brake takes you will work after you may have set earlier. If you tap "R/A" five times, you out of Cruise Control. The accelerate featurewill only work...
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... the switch marked " P ' to "OFF." To turn on the headlights, press the switch with the light symbol. Move the Cruise switch to turn on the brake pedal, OR 2. Step lightly on the parking lights. Press "OFF" to turn off the Cruise Control: Lights I These switches control the following light systems: Headlights...
... the switch marked " P ' to "OFF." To turn on the headlights, press the switch with the light symbol. Move the Cruise switch to turn on the brake pedal, OR 2. Step lightly on the parking lights. Press "OFF" to turn off the Cruise Control: Lights I These switches control the following light systems: Headlights...
Owner's Manual
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... will go out and thelow beams will come on at reduced brightness in Canada. To turn on , the headlight switch is off, and the parking brake is off). 99 Headlight ccOn99 Warning If you open the doorwhile leaving the lights you on, will hear a warning chime. 0 At dusk, the exterior lights...
... will go out and thelow beams will come on at reduced brightness in Canada. To turn on , the headlight switch is off, and the parking brake is off). 99 Headlight ccOn99 Warning If you open the doorwhile leaving the lights you on, will hear a warning chime. 0 At dusk, the exterior lights...
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Of course, you may still turn on and off. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off . 100 Then start the vehicle. Front Seat Reading Lights (Option) ... . , Press the switch to turn the front seat reading lights on or off , set the parking brake while the ignition is in the "Off' or "Lock" position. L Press the switch to . The DRL will stay off until you need to turn the map light on the headlights any time you release the parking brake.
Of course, you may still turn on and off. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off . 100 Then start the vehicle. Front Seat Reading Lights (Option) ... . , Press the switch to turn the front seat reading lights on or off , set the parking brake while the ignition is in the "Off' or "Lock" position. L Press the switch to . The DRL will stay off until you need to turn the map light on the headlights any time you release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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... before the gage reads "F" (Full). None of these show a problem with your warning lights and gages. The gage doesn't go back to fill up or brake. So please get more or less than the gage indicated. Fuel Gage Here are normal operating characteristics: 0 I Your fuel gage tells you about . The gage...
... before the gage reads "F" (Full). None of these show a problem with your warning lights and gages. The gage doesn't go back to fill up or brake. So please get more or less than the gage indicated. Fuel Gage Here are normal operating characteristics: 0 I Your fuel gage tells you about . The gage...
Owner's Manual
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If the light is still on , there Ild be ready to stop carefully. For System Warning Light" and"Towing Your Buick" in the good braking, though, you if there's a problem. If the warning light comes on , orif the two parts. may go closertothe floor. Or, thepedal may notice that the ...pedal You is Your Buick's hydraulicharderto push. brake system is divided into It may take longer to it warn you Index.) need both partsworking well. This light should come on then, have...
If the light is still on , there Ild be ready to stop carefully. For System Warning Light" and"Towing Your Buick" in the good braking, though, you if there's a problem. If the warning light comes on , orif the two parts. may go closertothe floor. Or, thepedal may notice that the ...pedal You is Your Buick's hydraulicharderto push. brake system is divided into It may take longer to it warn you Index.) need both partsworking well. This light should come on then, have...
Owner's Manual
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... your engine andit will be ready towarn you 're driving, stop . ANTILOCK If the light flashes when you're driving,you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick needs service. Have the vehicletowed for three seconds. I If the light doesn't come on, have anti-lockbrakes. 114 1 I Anti-Lock... but don't have it fixed so it will stay on for service. (See"Towing Your Buick" in the Index.) If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on when you start the engine again to stop as soon as possible and turn the ignitionoff. If the light still ...
... your engine andit will be ready towarn you 're driving, stop . ANTILOCK If the light flashes when you're driving,you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick needs service. Have the vehicletowed for three seconds. I If the light doesn't come on, have anti-lockbrakes. 114 1 I Anti-Lock... but don't have it fixed so it will stay on for service. (See"Towing Your Buick" in the Index.) If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on when you start the engine again to stop as soon as possible and turn the ignitionoff. If the light still ...
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The light stay on will for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake The chapter "Problems on , so adjust your driving accordingly. TEMP Slippery road conditions will come on. not If you have been operating your vehicle under ... turn the engineoff as soon as abulb check, when the engine is working. The"LOW TRACTION" light also comes on explains what to help avoid a braking skid, the"LOW TRACTION' light will exist if this light comes on the Road," in briefly, as possible. Anti-Lock...
The light stay on will for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake The chapter "Problems on , so adjust your driving accordingly. TEMP Slippery road conditions will come on. not If you have been operating your vehicle under ... turn the engineoff as soon as abulb check, when the engine is working. The"LOW TRACTION" light also comes on explains what to help avoid a braking skid, the"LOW TRACTION' light will exist if this light comes on the Road," in briefly, as possible. Anti-Lock...
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We've also included many other useful tips on driving . Part 4 includes: DefensiveDriving ...140 DrunkenDriving ...140 Control of roads and in varying weather conditions . Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about drivingon different kinds of a Vehicle ...144 Braking ...144 Steering ...147 Passing ...150 LossofControl ...151 DrivingatNight ...152 DrivingintheRain ...154 CityDriving ...156 FreewayDriving ...157 HillandMountainRoads ...160 WinterDriving ...161 TowingaTrailer ...165 139
We've also included many other useful tips on driving . Part 4 includes: DefensiveDriving ...140 DrunkenDriving ...140 Control of roads and in varying weather conditions . Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about drivingon different kinds of a Vehicle ...144 Braking ...144 Steering ...147 Passing ...150 LossofControl ...151 DrivingatNight ...152 DrivingintheRain ...154 CityDriving ...156 FreewayDriving ...157 HillandMountainRoads ...160 WinterDriving ...161 TowingaTrailer ...165 139
Owner's Manual
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... most preventable of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Rear-end collisions are ... is: Drive defensively. Anticipate what they are common. Allow enough following distance. Please start with drinking and driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. You never know when the vehicle in both city and rural driving. Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are ...
... most preventable of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol - Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be careless and make mistakes. Rear-end collisions are ... is: Drive defensively. Anticipate what they are common. Allow enough following distance. Please start with drinking and driving is going to brake or turn suddenly. You never know when the vehicle in both city and rural driving. Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are ...
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... the tires meet the road. That's perception time. That's reaction time. All three systems have to bring up your vehicle go . Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Average reaction time is important. 144 Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play... a part. Then you can provide. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. That means you have to dotheir work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). So...
... the tires meet the road. That's perception time. That's reaction time. All three systems have to bring up your vehicle go . Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Average reaction time is important. 144 Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play... a part. Then you can provide. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. That means you have to dotheir work at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). So...