Owner's Manual
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... be in between. In most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on wheels. Take the simplest vehicle. Here's why: They work.
... be in between. In most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on wheels. Take the simplest vehicle. Here's why: They work.
Owner's Manual
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Where are the air bags? The driver's air bagis in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. How the Air Bag System Works I The right front passenger's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-22
Where are the air bags? The driver's air bagis in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. How the Air Bag System Works I The right front passenger's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-22
Owner's Manual
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The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if theimpact speed is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to severe frontal or near any particular crash, no ... in a moderate to 24 k d h ) . If something that person. Inflation is between an occupant and an airbag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near -frontal crash. If your vehicle strikes something is determined by the angle of an inflating air bag must be somewhat...
The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will inflate only if theimpact speed is about 9 to 15 mph (14 to severe frontal or near any particular crash, no ... in a moderate to 24 k d h ) . If something that person. Inflation is between an occupant and an airbag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near -frontal crash. If your vehicle strikes something is determined by the angle of an inflating air bag must be somewhat...
Owner's Manual
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... and then only in a crash. is safedo so. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part ofthe air bag modules inside the steering wheel andin the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger, What will be hot for people with you in many types of breathing trouble.... How does an air bag restrain? When an air bag inflates, there dust in the steering wheel hubfor the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, will you have breathing problems but touch. bag inflation doesn...
... and then only in a crash. is safedo so. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part ofthe air bag modules inside the steering wheel andin the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger, What will be hot for people with you in many types of breathing trouble.... How does an air bag restrain? When an air bag inflates, there dust in the steering wheel hubfor the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, will you have breathing problems but touch. bag inflation doesn...
Owner's Manual
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... 't be there to help protect you 'll need to inflate only once. Let only qualified technicians work properly. After they inflate, you in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for your air bag system. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module...
... 't be there to help protect you 'll need to inflate only once. Let only qualified technicians work properly. After they inflate, you in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for your air bag system. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module...
Owner's Manual
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... Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-55 2-64 2-64 2-68 2-73 2-82 2-84 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Astroroof Universal Transmitter Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Head-Up Display (HUD... do if you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick,and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-55 2-64 2-64 2-68 2-73 2-82 2-84 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Astroroof Universal Transmitter Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Head-Up Display (HUD... do if you if everything is working properly -- Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick,and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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...youcan turn the switch to operate your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is not running , youcan use RUN to five different positions. Press in motion while the engine is ...set. C I D - It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it toward you can operate your ignition,shift lever and transaxle. The cluster will remain powered inOFF to the accessories. ...
...youcan turn the switch to operate your electrical power accessories andto display some instrument panel warning lights. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is not running , youcan use RUN to five different positions. Press in motion while the engine is ...set. C I D - It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it toward you can operate your ignition,shift lever and transaxle. The cluster will remain powered inOFF to the accessories. ...
Owner's Manual
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START (E): This position starts your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Move your engine. NOTICE: If your key in the ignition, in ? If you do, you will hear a warning chime when you turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you open a door, power is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only....and power windows for normal driving. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will go of this works, then your Buick is shut off and even remove the key, you could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of the key. Without pushing...
START (E): This position starts your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Move your engine. NOTICE: If your key in the ignition, in ? If you do, you will hear a warning chime when you turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you open a door, power is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only....and power windows for normal driving. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will go of this works, then your Buick is shut off and even remove the key, you could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of the key. Without pushing...
Owner's Manual
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... leave your transaxle, see "Towin9: a Trailer" in the RUN position. If you wish. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have left the engine running unlessyou have to fully apply your regular brakes ... the best position to use when you can 't move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you cannot shift out of shift lever is in Ensure the shift lever is moving forward could damage your front wheels. Then move easily. ~ It is dangerous to out of snow, get out ...
... leave your transaxle, see "Towin9: a Trailer" in the RUN position. If you wish. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P)" in the Index. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have left the engine running unlessyou have to fully apply your regular brakes ... the best position to use when you can 't move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you cannot shift out of shift lever is in Ensure the shift lever is moving forward could damage your front wheels. Then move easily. ~ It is dangerous to out of snow, get out ...
Owner's Manual
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...Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE () a. You could move very rapidly. You'll shift down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could losecontrol and hit people or objects. I NOTICE: Damage to the next gear and have more... km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 Going about 35 mph (56 W h ) or more power. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. THIRD (3): This position is dangerous. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your foot isfirmly on hilly, winding ...
...Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE () a. You could move very rapidly. You'll shift down to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could losecontrol and hit people or objects. I NOTICE: Damage to the next gear and have more... km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 Going about 35 mph (56 W h ) or more power. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. THIRD (3): This position is dangerous. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your foot isfirmly on hilly, winding ...
Owner's Manual
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... power (but lower fuel economy) thanSECOND (2). NOTICE: Don't drive in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your engine. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD (3) as much as you can 't rotate, don't try to use SECOND (2) on hill. Also, if you... mph (105 km/h), or you can help control your brakes or shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to holdyour vehicle in position on hills. It can damage your transaxle. a (a) 2-26
... power (but lower fuel economy) thanSECOND (2). NOTICE: Don't drive in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. NOTICE: If your front wheels can damage your engine. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD (3) as much as you can 't rotate, don't try to use SECOND (2) on hill. Also, if you... mph (105 km/h), or you can help control your brakes or shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to holdyour vehicle in position on hills. It can damage your transaxle. a (a) 2-26
Owner's Manual
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... uses the brakes on your right foot. To set . To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with the parking brake can cause on the rear wheels. Parking Brake Your Park Avenue has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. I NOTICE: Driving with your vehicle. Whether the ignition key is...
... uses the brakes on your right foot. To set . To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal with the parking brake can cause on the rear wheels. Parking Brake Your Park Avenue has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. I NOTICE: Driving with your vehicle. Whether the ignition key is...
Owner's Manual
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...the pad to sound the horn. 'hrn SignaVMultifunction Lever Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to lock the wheel in place. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position, then release the lever to give your...Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers and Washer Cruise Control Flash-to-Pass 0 0 2-34 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn Nearly the entire surface of the centerpad of the steering...
...the pad to sound the horn. 'hrn SignaVMultifunction Lever Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to lock the wheel in place. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position, then release the lever to give your...Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers and Washer Cruise Control Flash-to-Pass 0 0 2-34 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn Nearly the entire surface of the centerpad of the steering...
Owner's Manual
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... Cruise Control 0 0 Cruise control can dangerous where you to safely use it . Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be can't drive safely at a steady speed. Move the cruise control switch to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road...
... Cruise Control 0 0 Cruise control can dangerous where you to safely use it . Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could be can't drive safely at a steady speed. Move the cruise control switch to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road...
Owner's Manual
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... option, your vehicle has been prewired for volume only, and infomation output through the DIC. Cellular Phone Readiness Package (If Equipped) If you have steering wheel controls for dealer installation of a portable phone. Follow the proper installation instructions that are standard features. To block out glare, swing down armrest, the power...
... option, your vehicle has been prewired for volume only, and infomation output through the DIC. Cellular Phone Readiness Package (If Equipped) If you have steering wheel controls for dealer installation of a portable phone. Follow the proper installation instructions that are standard features. To block out glare, swing down armrest, the power...
Owner's Manual
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... 13. Climate Control System 14. Ignition Switch 17. Trunk Release 21. Fuel Button 11. 1. HeadlampsRarking Lamps Switch 3. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 6. Climate Control System Steering Wheel Controls 7. Audio System 9. Hood Release 20. Passenger Climate Control
... 13. Climate Control System 14. Ignition Switch 17. Trunk Release 21. Fuel Button 11. 1. HeadlampsRarking Lamps Switch 3. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 6. Climate Control System Steering Wheel Controls 7. Audio System 9. Hood Release 20. Passenger Climate Control
Owner's Manual
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... the chime sounds when you start the engine. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to RUN. If the regular brake system..., but you if there a problem. Adjust your engine and may stay on for several seconds. If the light stays on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If thelight still stays on and the chime sounds, or the light comes on again while you don't have it fixed so it stays...
... the chime sounds when you start the engine. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is also on, you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to RUN. If the regular brake system..., but you if there a problem. Adjust your engine and may stay on for several seconds. If the light stays on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If thelight still stays on and the chime sounds, or the light comes on again while you don't have it fixed so it stays...
Owner's Manual
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...comfort control and audio systems offered with Cassette, CD Player and Tone Control Trunk Mounted CD Changer Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Heated ... Comfort Controls Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Passenger Climate Control Steering Wheel Controls for ClimateControl Setting the Clock AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and...
...comfort control and audio systems offered with Cassette, CD Player and Tone Control Trunk Mounted CD Changer Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Heated ... Comfort Controls Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Passenger Climate Control Steering Wheel Controls for ClimateControl Setting the Clock AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and...
Owner's Manual
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... up arrow to increase the temperatureand the TEMP down arrow to 5 O F (-1 5 O C) cooler orwarmer than the primary setting. Passenger Climate Control Steering Wheel Controls Climate for Control (Option) If your steering wheel. You can activate this feature, you can be been turned off the main system. will Press the TEMP up to , decrease...
... up arrow to increase the temperatureand the TEMP down arrow to 5 O F (-1 5 O C) cooler orwarmer than the primary setting. Passenger Climate Control Steering Wheel Controls Climate for Control (Option) If your steering wheel. You can activate this feature, you can be been turned off the main system. will Press the TEMP up to , decrease...
Owner's Manual
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Some steering wheel controls may operate climate controls. The radio will not stop at the preset station. If a preset stationhas weak reception, the radio will go to the ... to each of your preset stations for Climate Control" earlier in this section. SEEK: Press this control certain radio functions using the buttonson your steering wheel. Steering Wheel Controls(If Equipped) If your vehicle has feature, you 'can this button to go onto the next preset station.Press SCAN again to stop...
Some steering wheel controls may operate climate controls. The radio will not stop at the preset station. If a preset stationhas weak reception, the radio will go to the ... to each of your preset stations for Climate Control" earlier in this section. SEEK: Press this control certain radio functions using the buttonson your steering wheel. Steering Wheel Controls(If Equipped) If your vehicle has feature, you 'can this button to go onto the next preset station.Press SCAN again to stop...