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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Section 2 Windows Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Release Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (If Equipped) Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (If Equipped) Auxiliary Power Connection OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
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... of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
... of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Owner's Manual
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... Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-35 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-42 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-52 2-52 2-53 2-57 2-58 2-60 2-61 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Auxiliary Power Connection (Power...
... Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-35 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-42 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-52 2-52 2-53 2-57 2-58 2-60 2-61 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Horn Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Auxiliary Power Connection (Power...
Owner's Manual
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... door when you drive. Locking your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your doors can be unable to lock the door. D Passengers -- D Young children who get out. You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Always lock your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter. From the outside, use your vehicle whenever you leave it . especially children -- So, wear safety belts properly and lock...
... door when you drive. Locking your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your doors can be unable to lock the door. D Passengers -- D Young children who get out. You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving vehicle. Always lock your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter. From the outside, use your vehicle whenever you leave it . especially children -- So, wear safety belts properly and lock...
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... front power door lock switches. D Automatic all -door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P); Mode 2: D Automatic all -door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). Mode 3: The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. D Automatic door relock when any door is a lever on the brake pedal. There is unlocked, opened and then all doors. D Automatic all doors. This feature provides four operating modes. Power Door Locks Your vehicle is on the brake pedal. 2-7 no automatic door unlock. Manual locks cannot lock...
... front power door lock switches. D Automatic all -door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P); Mode 2: D Automatic all -door lock when the transaxle is shifted out of PARK (P). Mode 3: The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. D Automatic door relock when any door is a lever on the brake pedal. There is unlocked, opened and then all doors. D Automatic all doors. This feature provides four operating modes. Power Door Locks Your vehicle is on the brake pedal. 2-7 no automatic door unlock. Manual locks cannot lock...
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... transaxle cycle, each additional cycle will not change the programmed mode of the doors. 3. To determine the programmable mode to which your vehicle to RUN. 2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's foot is shifted into PARK (P). 2-8 When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will enter operating Mode 1. When your regular brakes. 4. Turn the ignition key to a different mode, do the following...
... transaxle cycle, each additional cycle will not change the programmed mode of the doors. 3. To determine the programmable mode to which your vehicle to RUN. 2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's foot is shifted into PARK (P). 2-8 When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will enter operating Mode 1. When your regular brakes. 4. Turn the ignition key to a different mode, do the following...
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.... You may cause undesired operation. Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to use this equipment. You may notice a decrease in range. At times you 're still having trouble, see your dealer or 2-10 This is necessary. Remote Keyless Entry With this feature, you have to stand closer to your vehicle for service. Take a few steps to the...
.... You may cause undesired operation. Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to use this equipment. You may notice a decrease in range. At times you 're still having trouble, see your dealer or 2-10 This is necessary. Remote Keyless Entry With this feature, you have to stand closer to your vehicle for service. Take a few steps to the...
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... next feature available on your vehicle.) 3. When the door lock switch is pressed, but before the doors are exiting the vehicle. Delayed Locking Delayed locking allows the doors to RUN. 2. This feature also provides a brief time period after all doors and turn the ignition key to be either exit the programming mode by following : 1. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for more details). The mode you do not wish to change the...
... next feature available on your vehicle.) 3. When the door lock switch is pressed, but before the doors are exiting the vehicle. Delayed Locking Delayed locking allows the doors to RUN. 2. This feature also provides a brief time period after all doors and turn the ignition key to be either exit the programming mode by following : 1. Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for more details). The mode you do not wish to change the...
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.... To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. A warning chime will follow it to the released position. 2-30 Push down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Parking Brake To set , the ignition is on and the shift lever is set the parking brake...
.... To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. A warning chime will follow it to the released position. 2-30 Push down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakes to keep the trailer from moving. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Parking Brake To set , the ignition is on and the shift lever is set the parking brake...
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... when your vehicle's ignition is activated when your vehicle's headlamps are on, only your front turn off . To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamp control off, set the parking brake while the ignition is moved from OFF to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in OFF or LOCK. Delayed Headlamp Illumination Delayed headlamp illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you release the parking brake. If...
... when your vehicle's ignition is activated when your vehicle's headlamps are on, only your front turn off . To idle your vehicle with the DRL and automatic headlamp control off, set the parking brake while the ignition is moved from OFF to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in OFF or LOCK. Delayed Headlamp Illumination Delayed headlamp illumination provides a period of exterior lighting as you release the parking brake. If...
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Horn K. Audio System L. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Defog Vent H. Climate Controls N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 2-59 Instrument Panel Cluster D. Gear Shift Lever F. Hood Release I. Ashtray M. Glove Box O. Lamp Controls B. Vents G. Tilt Wheel J. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (If Equipped) E.
Horn K. Audio System L. The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Defog Vent H. Climate Controls N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 2-59 Instrument Panel Cluster D. Gear Shift Lever F. Hood Release I. Ashtray M. Glove Box O. Lamp Controls B. Vents G. Tilt Wheel J. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (If Equipped) E.
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...speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to fill up . For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) fuel to fill it 's working. D It takes more (or less) than the gage reads. D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition... United States Canada If your fuel is low, a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on and a chime will also come on for a few seconds when you first turn on then, ...
...speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to fill up . For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) fuel to fill it 's working. D It takes more (or less) than the gage reads. D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition... United States Canada If your fuel is low, a circular light on your instrument panel cluster will come on and stay on and a chime will also come on for a few seconds when you first turn on then, ...
Owner's Manual
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..., such as leaves. See "Maintenance Schedule" or "Passenger Compartment Air Filter" in cold weather, adjust the D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of the mode setting, your passenger compartment air filter may need to circulate throughout your windows. Outside air will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your vehicle. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture...
..., such as leaves. See "Maintenance Schedule" or "Passenger Compartment Air Filter" in cold weather, adjust the D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of the mode setting, your passenger compartment air filter may need to circulate throughout your windows. Outside air will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your vehicle. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture...
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... the overheat warning, you get the overheat warning with no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If you can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Turn on , you 're in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating...
... the overheat warning, you get the overheat warning with no longer have the warning, turn it cools down. Stop after high-speed driving. If you can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Turn on , you 're in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating...
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... 6-31 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6-40 6-41 6-50 6-50 6-52 6-53 6-53 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-58 6-58 6-64 6-64 6-65 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning...
... 6-31 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6-40 6-41 6-50 6-50 6-52 6-53 6-53 6-55 6-55 6-57 6-58 6-58 6-64 6-64 6-65 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning...
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..., handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of driving. The tires installed on your original tires. CAUTION: If you to use bias-ply tires on all wheels. CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Be sure to lose control...
..., handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could have tires that same TPC Spec number. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of driving. The tires installed on your original tires. CAUTION: If you to use bias-ply tires on all wheels. CAUTION: Mixing tires could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Be sure to lose control...
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... Signal: Hot in Run and Start, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module, Underhood Relay Remote Radio Premium Sound Power Mirrors Not Used Panel Dimming Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in Run, Unlock and Start, Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module Not Used Not Used Not Used Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory Power 6-60 Fuse PARK LOCK Blank Blank PCM, BCM, U/H RELAY Circuit Breaker TIRE RESET PWR WINDOWS, PWR SUNROOF REAR DEFOG POWER SEATS Blank Description Tire Inflation Monitor Reset Button Power Windows, Power Sunroof Rear Window Defogger Power Seats Not Used RADIO...
... Signal: Hot in Run and Start, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module, Underhood Relay Remote Radio Premium Sound Power Mirrors Not Used Panel Dimming Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in Run, Unlock and Start, Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module Not Used Not Used Not Used Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory Power 6-60 Fuse PARK LOCK Blank Blank PCM, BCM, U/H RELAY Circuit Breaker TIRE RESET PWR WINDOWS, PWR SUNROOF REAR DEFOG POWER SEATS Blank Description Tire Inflation Monitor Reset Button Power Windows, Power Sunroof Rear Window Defogger Power Seats Not Used RADIO...
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... Fuse BTSI PARK LOCK AIR BAG BCM PWR HAZARD LH HEATED SEAT Blank BCM ACC STOP LAMPS ONSTAR FRT PARK LPS POWER DROP CRANK SIGNAL, BCM, CLUSTER HVAC Blank LOW BLOWER ABS TURN SIGNALS, CORN LPS RADIO, HVAC, RFA, CLUSTER HIGH BLOWER RH HEATED SEAT STRG WHL CONT WIPER Description Shifter Lock Solenoid Air Bag Body Control Module Hazard Flashers Driver's Heated Seat Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in ACC and Run, Body Control Module Not Used Low Blower Anti-Lock Brakes Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps Radio, HVAC Head, Remote Keyless Entry, Cluster High Blower Passenger's Heated Seat Audio Steering...
... Fuse BTSI PARK LOCK AIR BAG BCM PWR HAZARD LH HEATED SEAT Blank BCM ACC STOP LAMPS ONSTAR FRT PARK LPS POWER DROP CRANK SIGNAL, BCM, CLUSTER HVAC Blank LOW BLOWER ABS TURN SIGNALS, CORN LPS RADIO, HVAC, RFA, CLUSTER HIGH BLOWER RH HEATED SEAT STRG WHL CONT WIPER Description Shifter Lock Solenoid Air Bag Body Control Module Hazard Flashers Driver's Heated Seat Not Used Ignition Signal: Hot in ACC and Run, Body Control Module Not Used Low Blower Anti-Lock Brakes Turn Signals, Cornering Lamps Radio, HVAC Head, Remote Keyless Entry, Cluster High Blower Passenger's Heated Seat Audio Steering...
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... brake, set , try to turn to PARK (P). Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check the engine running , shift to LOCK only when the shift lever is held by the regular brake. D To check the parking brake's holding CAUTION: When you are doing this until the vehicle is in each shift lever position. Do this check, your vehicle could be damaged. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water...
... brake, set , try to turn to PARK (P). Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check the engine running , shift to LOCK only when the shift lever is held by the regular brake. D To check the parking brake's holding CAUTION: When you are doing this until the vehicle is in each shift lever position. Do this check, your vehicle could be damaged. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water...
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... order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2001 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for current and past model GM vehicles. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in with your...
... order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2001 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for current and past model GM vehicles. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in with your...