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The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.


The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal 0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control


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A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn


To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.


If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam lights are also on, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.


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Headlight High-Low Beam


To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.


BRIGHT


Windshield Wipers


You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked “WIPER.” For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to “MIST.” Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on “MIST” longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to “LOW,” the shorter the delay. For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the “LOW” position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to “HIGH.” To stop the wipers, move the band to “OFF.” Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the . windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.


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Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.


Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle with the word “PUSH” on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle for less than a second. The washer will spray several times, then stop. Unless they are already turned on, the wipers will operate at low speed for several sweeps, then turn off. To get more fluid on the windshield, push paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddle is held.


.and hold the


If this light comes on, it means you’re low on washer fluid.


WASHER FLUID LOW


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NOTICE:


When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.


0 Don’t mix water with ready-to use washer


fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.


0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full


when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your paint.


Cruise Control 1 With Cruise Control, you


can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).


When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts off.


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To Set Cruise Control


1. Move the Cruise


Control switch to “ON.”


2. Get up to the speed you want.


3.


4.


Push in the set button at the end of.the lever and release it. (The “CRUISE’ light on the instrument panel will come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.


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To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.


To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it.


Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the Cruise Control switch from “ON” to “,/A” (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.


Remember if you hold the switch at longer than half a second, the “Re~~me/Accelerate” vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate.”


2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release


the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.


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Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed:


1. Move the Cruise


switch from “ON” to “Resume/Accelerate.” Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.


To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed wtiile using cruise control:


1. Push in the button at the


end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it.


2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to ‘bResume/Accelerate” for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the Cruise Control speed by pushing the “SET” button.


2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the


button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.


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To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control:


1. Step lightly on the brake


pedal OR,


Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use Cruise Control on steep hills.


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To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or shift into “P” (Park), your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights


This switch controls these light systems: Headlights Taillights


0 Parking Lights 0 License Lights 0 Sidemarker Lights 0 Instrument Panel Lights


Press the LIGHTS switch to turn the headlights on. Press it again to turn them off.


Press the PARK switch to turn the parking lights on. Press it again to turn them off. (If the parking lights were turned on with the PARK switch, they must be turned off with that switch). Lights “On” Warning If the parking light or headlight switch is left on you’ll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off and open the driver’s door. Panel Lights


Instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted by moving this lever between LO and HI. Interior courtesy lights can be turned on by sliding the lever all the way to the right.


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Courtesy Lights When any door is opened, several lights go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. You also can turn these lights on by sliding the panel lights lever to INT (interior). Time Out Feature The interior lights will automatically shut off after a 10 minute period if a door is left open. This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down. Twilight Sentinel (Option)


Twilight Sentinel turns your lights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the light switch off and move the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but MIN.


If you move the control all the way to MAX, your lights will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction, so it’s just on, the lights will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes.


Please don’t cover the light sensor. If you cover the sensor, it will read “dark” and your lights will come on. It is on top of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side of the defroster outlets.


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Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. Your DRL works with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:


The ignition is on,


0 The headlight switch is off and, 0 The transaxle is not in “P” (Park).


At dusk, if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turned on, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the headlight switch is off). Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the transaxle into “ P ’ (Park). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of “ P ’ (Park). To turn off all exterior lighting at night when you are parked, move the twilight sentinel control from ON to OFF, if it was on from the start. Or, move the control from OFF to ON, then back to OFF, if it was off from the start. The lights will come back on when you move the transaxle out of PARK.


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Rear Seat Reading Lights


Front seat reading lights are turned on by pressing the LAMP switch.


You may also have reading lights in the rear seat.


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Lamp Monitors (Option)


Bulbs Monitored


Indicator High Beam


Low Beam


Left Turn


Right Turn


Tail


Parking


stop


Backup


Bulbs Monitored Both Headlight High Beams Both Headlight Low Beams 1 Front Left Turn/Park 2 Rear Left Turn/Stop 1 Front Right Turnpark 2 Rear Right Turn/Stop 2 Tail Only 4 Tail/Turn Right and Left Rear Side Marker 2 License 2 Park/Turn 2 Front Park Right and Left Front Side Marker 4 Rear Stop/Turn 1 Center High Mounted 2 Back up


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This system will let you know when certain exterior light bulbs fail. When you start your car all eight lights come on briefly to show that the system is working. When a bulb Fails an indicator will flash for several seconds and then stay on until the failed bulb is replaced and lit. For example, if a burned out back-up light bulb is replaced, the indicator for back-up lamps will stay on until the transaxle is put in reverse with the ignition on. The bulbs are monitored only while they are being used. If you have recently had a low battery condition or the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicators will flash when you turn the ignition switch to RUN. Turning on the parking lamps will return the lamp monitor system to normal operation.


The mirror mount is designed to detach during air bag deployment. Excessive force and/or excessive up, down, side-to-side adjustment can cause the mirror to detach from the windshield. If this occurs, re-install the mirror according to this procedure. 1.


Center the bottom of the mirror mount against the windshield at the top of the button. Slide the mount onto the button keeping the mount parallel to the windshield. While pushing the mount against the button, maintain a downward force until the support clicks onto the button. A click indicates the mount is fully engaged, it requires approximately 20 pounds of force. Check to make sure the mirror is securely attached to the button by adjusting the mirror normally.


Mirrors Manual Inside Mirror


2.


3.


4.


When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your car. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and sided to side. The day-night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use. Push it back for night use.


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Automatic Inside Mirror


Your Buick may have an automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlights behind you. It detects changes in light, and then adjusts for day or night operation. During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high, it changes to the night mode. Then, it reflects only part of the light from behind you. When the mirror changes to the night mode, it holds that position until glare is no longer present.


Automatic Mirror Settings There is an automatic and an off position. When the button on the bottom of the mirror is pressed up and has a green halo, the mirror is on automatic. Press again to turn off. Time Delay The mirror delays before changing from the night to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse mode is another important feature of the automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in “R” (Reverse), the mirror changes to the day mode. This gives you a bright image in the mirror as you back up.


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Front Reading Lights There are two reading lights located on the rearview mirror. Push the switch closest to the light to turn it on or off. Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two photocells that make the mirror work.


Outside Mirrors Remote Mirror Control


Your Buick has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door.


Move the switch in the middle of the control to choose the right or left mirror. To adjust the mirror, push the arrow control in the direction you want the mirror to go. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your car and the area behind your vehicle.


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Convenience Net (Option)


Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) If you have this option, the left outside mirror is heated when you activate the rear window defogger. Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.


Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you‘re not using it.


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Garage Door Opener Storage


The garage door opener


To use your garage door opener in the storage area, see the following chart. If your garage door opener is not listed on the chart you still may be able to find a pin and hole combination that will work. Once you have found a pin and hole combination, follow these instructions:


. Astroroof (Option)


If you have the Astroroof option, the switch is on the roof between the sun visors. It will open the astroroof when in Retained Accessory Power or when the ignition is ON.


To fully open the glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward and release. To stop the panel in a partially open position, press the switch again at the desired point. To continue to open fully, press the switch rearward. again and release. The sunshade can be opened manually. To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch forward. The sunshade must be manually closed. Once the astroroof is closed, it can be opened to a vent position. Press the switch forward to vent. To close, press the switch rearward.


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Pin Length


Model Chamberlain


50 53 54LM EZ-Lift 1089 3089 Genie


AT-35A AT-85/AT-95 AT-90 MAT 85/90


Moore-0-Matic


DT DT2


Ladybug (MIN) Sears


652030 53706/53707 5370815371 8 53738’ Stanley 1047 1050 1052 1075 1077 1079


Tru-Guard


50TV 54TV


1. To place your garage


door opener in the storage area, carefully open the cover with a screwdriver, as shown. Insert a screwdriver in the slot located above the word “GARAGE” and pry down on the cover.


2. Next, carefully pry the panel out of the slots in the cover to disassemble the panel and lever.


Hole Location 1 -


4 -


X -


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3. Now install the selected


pin into the specified hole on the lever as indicated from the chart.


5. Remove the backing from the adhesive strips on the


panel and place your garage door opener on the panel.


6. If the adhesive strips


won't hold your opener in place, tie down loops may be used.


7. Place the tabs from the panel into the slots on the cover so that pivots are positioned as shown.


4. While holding the panel and lever, place the panel over your garage door opener so that the button is over the pin.


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Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear of your car level as the load changes. It is automatic - you don't need to adjust anything.


Storage Armrest -


8. Snap the panel with your garage door opener


. into the


cover.


If your garage door opener doesn't work after it is installed, another pin and hole combination will have to be tried. If the opener doesn't shut off after the lever is released, the pin will have to be filed down. Automatic Ride Control Your Park Avenue Automatic Ride Control provides a comfortable controlled ride. This suspension system keeps adjusting your car's ride and handling depending upon speed and road conditions. Automatic Ride Control uses three levels of control to ensure a combination of balance and stability.


The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area. To open it, press the lever at the front edge. Inside are cup holders which can be rotated forward for use with


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the cover closed. There is also a removeable coin holder, Dual Sun Visors cassette tape and compact disc storage area. Assist Handles


A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger’s door can be used to help you get in or out of your Buick.


Each sun visor has two parts, so that both the windshield and door glass can be shaded at the same time.


Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)


Rear License Plate Holder To use it, open the trunk lid and slide your license plate into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft of the plate. Ashtrays


This mirror is on the larger of the passenger’s sun visors. It may also be on the larger of the driver’s sun visors. When you open it by moving this latch, the lights turn on. The brightness of the lights can be adjusted by sliding this switch. The Park Avenue Ultra also has visor vanity mirrors for the rear seat passengers.


The front center ashtray may be removed for cleaning.


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Cigarette Lighter It’s near the ashtray. To use one, push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.


I NOTICE:


If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.


The rear ashtrays may also be removed for cleaning.


I NOTICE:


Don’t put papers or other flammable things into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them, causing a damaging fire.


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The Instrument Panel: Your Information System


Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.


Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.’’ If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the numbers, probably someone has tried to turn it back. The numbers may not be true. You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed. If possible, the new one has to be set to the same reading the old one had. If it can’t be, then it’s set at zero, and a label on the driver’s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed.


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your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they're working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help.


Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell how far you've driven since you last set it back to zero. To reset it, push the button.


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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This section describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to


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Fuel Gage


Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. When the indicator nears “E,” you still have a little fuel left. You need to get more fuel right away. Here are some concerns owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage.


At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads “F’. It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated 1/2 full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to fill it. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner, speed up, or stop your vehicle. When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn’t go all the way back to “E”.


Low Fuel Light (Option)


If your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will go on when you are low on fuel. You should get more fuel as soon as you can.


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Brake System Warning Light


If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Car” in the Index.)


BRAKE


Your Buick’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should come on as you start the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.


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The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake is fully released. it means you have a brake problem.


Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light


(a)


have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)


ANT‘ LOCK


ANTI LOCK


TRACTION


OFF


The “TRACTION OFF” warning light means that the system is not working. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The warning light may come on for the following reasons:


With anti-lock,this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, turn the ignition off, Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don’t


If your brakes overheat, the traction control system will go off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. Some engine related problems may cause the “TRACTION OFF’’ warning light to come on.


Press the “TRACTION ON/OFF” switch to turn the Traction Control system on or off.


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If the “TRACTION OFF” warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light


Engine Coolant Temperature Gage


TEMP


This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. The chapter “Problems on the Road,” in this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.


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If you have the Gage Cluster, you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. The chapter “Problems on the Road,” in this manual explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.


Low Coolant Warning Light


Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage


COOLANT


LOW


When this light comes on, the cooling system is low on coolant. As a bulb check, it will come on when the ignition in the RUN position and then go Off.


If the coolant level is low, the light will come back on and a warning chime will sound. If this happens, see “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for proper cooling system fill. After the coolant level is returned to its proper level, the LOW COOLANT light will go off after 20 seconds or remain off on the next ignition cycle.


OIL


This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. If your car has the optional gage cluster, you can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel. There are three ways this light can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn’t show a problem. They are: 0 The light comes on when you turn your key to


“Run.” It goes off once you turn the key to “Start.” That’s just a check to be sure the light works. If it doesn’t, be sure to have it fixed so it willbe there to warn you if something goes wrong.


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If you’re “idling” at a stop sign, the light may blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment.


When this light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’t going through your engine properly, You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem.


“Check Oil Level” Light (Option)


The “Check Oil Level” light is lit for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position. If the light doesn’t come on, have your vehicle serviced.


CHECK OIL LEVEL


If the engine oil is more than one quart low, the light will come on briefly, then go off for 15-25 seconds, and then come back on for 20-40 seconds. However, the system will not register low engine oil if it has not been more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off. If the “Check Oil Level” light comes back on, the engine oil should be checked at the.dipstick then brought up to the proper level if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.


NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.


“Change Oil Soon” Light (Option)


CHANGE OIL SOON


This light is activated by the engine oil life monitor system. The system determines the condition o the engine oil and lets you know when the oil should be changed. (See “Engine Oil” in the Index).


of the oil life has been used and each time the engine is started after that. If the “Change Oil Soon” light is on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required. After changing the engine oil, the system should be reset. This will cause the “Change Oil Soon” light to be lit again for#the bulb check period of three seconds.


It does this using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The system uses this data to determine how much oil has degraded. When to change your oil depends on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Because of this, the “Change Oil Soon” light may come on as early as 2,000 miles or less for harsh conditions. The “Change Oil Soon” light is lit for five seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is RUN position. It will stay on for 60 seconds once 90%


turned to the


The reset button is in the glove box. With the ignition key in the RUN position push the reset button, hold it in for at least 5 seconds but not more than 60 seconds. After 5 seconds, the “Change Oil Soon” light will flash 4 times and then go off. This indicates that the Oil Life Monitor System has been reset.


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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)


SERVICE


ENGINE SOON


SERVICE ENGINE SOON


NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty.


Battery Light


A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on and the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on while you are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.


VOLTS


When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working. If the light stays on, you need


service, and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories and set your air system to OFF. Voltage Indicator


Tachometer


If you have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts. If the reading stays outside the normal range, have your Buick dealer check the electrical system.


The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM).


I NOTICE:


Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur.


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Door Ajar Light (Option)


Trunk Ajar Light (Option)


When the ignition is ON, this light will stay on until all the doors are closed and completely latched.


DOOR AJAR


TRUNK AJAR


If this light stays on with the ignition ON, it means that the trunk lid is open or not completely latched.


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@ Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems


In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick . Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle . Part 3 includes:


Comfort Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


132 Heater and Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137. 138 Airconditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134. 140 Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139. 140 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Audiosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Understanding Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144. 147. 151 Settingtheclock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146.149. 152 Tape Player Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146. 149 CD Player Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Care of Cassette Tape Player and Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 CareofCompactDiscs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Antennacare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158


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Rear Passenger ComforTemp (Option)


If you have this option, you can adjust the direction of the air flow to the rear seating area.


Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. The Comfort Control System uses the new ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any upper buttons (except the rear window defogger) and the HI fan speed. Air Outlets


Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents.


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If your Buick has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control option, it looks like this:


The following information tells you how it works. You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed. The display will show fan, temperature and mode settings. Sun and temperature sensors automatically adjust air temperature to maintain your comfort. The system tends to supply cooler air to the side towards the sun. Be careful not to put anything over the sun sensors on the top of the dash. The system may not respond correctly.


The air conditioning compressor operates when the outside temperature is above 45°F (7°C). Besides cooling, this is used to dehumidify and filter the air. The compressor works when AUTO, HTR, DEFOG or defrost is selected. Ext Temp


Push this button and the display will indicate the outside temperature (unless the system is OFF). Push it again to return to the regular system display.


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The outside temperature reading is most accurate when driving. During stops, the display shows the previous temperature for best accuracy and system control.


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CoollWarm


Off


To adjust the temperature to a comfortable level, push either COOL or WARM. You can choose a temperature between 60 OF ( 16 O C) for maximum cooling, and 90" F (33°C) for maximum heating. It is not necessary to choose the extreme temperature to get the system to heat or cool at the maximum. The system does it automatically.


When the system is OFF, the ventilation system will allow air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving. The system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature. The outside temperature will show in the display area unless the system is OFF.


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Auto


AUTO is used when you want the system to adjust automatically to changes in temperature. When the system is set for automatic, air will come from the floor outlets, the instrument panel outlets or windshield outlets.


To find your comfort zone, start with 75 AUTO, give the car about 20 minutes to stabilize, and adjust the temperature setting if necessary. In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan, to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside temperature and time since the engine was last started. Pushing a LO or HI blower button will override this delay, and cause the fan to start. To rid the system of stale air in warm weather, air will come out of the floor outlets for a short time.


Fan speed will vary as the system gets to and maintains the temperature setting you have selected (unless a blower LO or HI button has been pushed).


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Dual Zone


The front seat passenger can control the air temperature in their seating area.


The right front seat passenger can also activate the DUAL ZONE function by pressing the WARM or COOL buttons on the passenger door.


This control can be up to 5°F cooler or warmer than the primary setting. The control is on the passenger's door. Press the DUAL ZONE button. Adjust the temperature using the passengers COOLWARM settings. Both DUAL ZONE and AUTO buttons will light up.


The indicator above the control will show the difference from the main temperature setting. To turn off this part of the system, push the DUAL ZONE button again.


Fan Speeds


The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the fan on AUTO.


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Econ


If you want the blower fan to run at a lower speed, push the LO button. The blower speed will decrease with every push of the button until the lowest speed is reached.


If you want to raise the blower speed, push HI. The blower speed will increase with every push of the button until maximum speed is reached.


You can use ECON when you don’t need to cool the outside air. The system will work like the AUTO mode without cooling. The air flow will come from the instrument panel outlets. ECON does not have the blower delay feature as the AUTO mode setting.


This setting turns off the air conditioner allowing better fuel economy.


Heater


To warm the air, press mR and adjust the temperature and fan speed for your comfort. Most of the air will come from the floor outlets.


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Defog


Defrost


When the outside temperature is mild, use DEFOG to keep fog off the


I windshield.


This setting directs most of the air flow toward the windshield. Use DEFROST when there is fog or ice on the windshield.


Air entering the vehicle will be evenly split between the floor outlets and the outlets near the windshield. The blower speed will be controlled automatically, or you can choose another fan speed by pushing the HI or LO buttons.


Defrost will work better if any ice and snow is cleared from the hood and the air inlet area between the hood and the windshield. Blower speed will be controlled automatically, but you can choose another speed by pushing the HI or LO buttons.


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Rear Window Defogger


The lines you see on the rear window will warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window.


NOTICE: Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heater. Your warranty would not cover this damage. Don’t put decals there, you might have to scrape them off.


If your Buick has the Electronic Touch Climate Control System, the following information tells you how it works.


After 10 minutes, it will go off by itself, or pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it off. If you need additional warming time, push the button again. If you have the heated outside rearview mirror option, the mirror will be warmed when the rear defogger is on.


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Fan Speeds The fan control is used to select the speed of the blower fan. There are four speeds to choose from. Moving the lever to the right or left will increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan will be off when the system is off. Temperature The lower lever changes the temperature of the air coming through your air outlets. Moving the lever between COOL and WARM will raise or lower the temperature. Off When the system is off, the ventilation system will allow air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving. The system will try to keep the air at the chosen temperature, unless it is very hot or very cold outside. When the system is off, the blower fan is also off.


Air Conditioner The next three selections cool the air. The air conditioner won’t work well unless all the windows are closed. On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air out. This reduces the amount of work your air conditioner’s compressor will have to do, which should help fuel economy. The air conditioning compressor operates in all Air Conditioning positions and the Defrost position when the outside temperature is above 47°F (SOC). Selecting OFF, VENT or HTR turns off the air conditioning compressor. When you don’t need to cool the outside air, use the VENT, HEAT and DEFROST settings. Adjust the temperature control for comfort. You’ll get better fuel economy (gas mileage) if you’re not cooling the outside air. When you cool the air, your engine runs a refrigeration compressor, and it has to work a little harder.


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Max This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work. MAX recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it maximizes your air conditioner’s performance and fuel economy. Air is directed through the instrument panel outlets.


Norm Use NORM for normal cooling on hot days. This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. Bi-Level This setting is designed for use on sunny days when the air is only moderately warm or cool. On days like these, the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your lower body may not be warm enough. The Bi-level setting directs vehicle air in two ways. Cool air is directed toward your upper body through instrument panel outlets, while slightly warmed air is directed through the heater outlet at your feet.


Vent For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use the VENT setting. Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets. ,Use the air outlets to turn on, adjust and turn off the air flow. Adjust the temperature lever to the desired temperature. Heater When outside temperatures are cold, pressing the HTR setting and adjusting the temperature lever will send warm air through the floor outlets and some through the defroster vents. Defrost The DEFROST setting directs most of the air flow toward the windshield. Use defrost when you want to remove fog or ice from the windshield. When it’s 42°F (6°C) or warmer, you’ll get cooled air.


Defog When the outside temperature is mild, use Defog to keep the fog off the windshield. Air entering the vehicle will be evenly split between the floor outlets and the outlets near the windshield. You can control the temperature of the air and the fan speed to clear the foggy windows. Rear Window Defogger


The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press the button to start warming your window.


After 10 minutes, it will go off by itself, or pressing the button again during the heating cycle will shut it off. If you need additional warming time, push the button again.


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Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the heater. Your warranty would not cover this damage. Don’t put decals there, you might have to scrape them off.


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Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you ac uaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.


AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your “STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it. Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.


Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.


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NOTICE: vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Before you add any sound equipment to your telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can


add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.


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It allows you to hear the other side of a tape. (Press the knob while a cassette is playing.) When the radio is playing, with the time displayed, it can tell you the frequency (push the knob).


Balance The BAL control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers.


The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get AM or FM.


Fade The FADE control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Seek Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop.


Scan When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SCAN appears in the display.


Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM).


Tune in the desired station. Press the SET pushbutton. SET appears in the display. Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. Up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two pushbuttons that are next to each other, at the same time. 0 Tune in the desired station. Press the SET pushbutton.


0 Within the 5 seconds, press any two pushbuttons that are next to each other. (The station will return when the same two pushbuttons are pressed again.)


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To Play A Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. With the radio on, press a tape into the slot marked AUTO REVERSE (the tape side goes in first). Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance, and fade just as you did for radio. The arrows indicate which side of the tape is being played. When the end of the tape is reached, it will automatically reverse and play the other side of the tape.


Forward To rapidly advance the tape, press rapidly go forward until you press the 4 button or STOP-EJECT lightly.


and the tape will


Clock To set the clock: 0 Press the SET button. 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the


correct hour appears on the display.


0 Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute


appears on the display.


Treble Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response. If the station is weak or noisy, slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise. Bass Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response. Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear.


DNR@ This is the Dynamic Noise Reduction button. DNR@ helps remove background hiss from the radio or tape player. You may want to leave it pushed in all the time.


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Reverse To rapidly reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will rapidly go backward until you press the b button or STOP-EJECT lightly.


Program To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the RCL-PROG (upper knob). Note the lighted arrows next to the b and 4.


Stop-Eject To remove or stop the tape and change to radio, press the STOP-EJECT button.


To Play This Radio


Power To turn the radio on, press the PWR button.


The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: 0 It controls the volume. The volume knob increases


and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load.


0 It allows you to mute the radio or tape play. Press to


mute; press again to listen.


Balance The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers. Notice the display arrows to see where the balance is set.


The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. The tune knob increases and decreases frequency when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load. Push it to get AM, FM 1 or FM2 frequencies.


Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Notice the display arrows to see how FADE is set.


Recall Push RCL to display the time when the ignition is off. With the radio on, and the time displayed, push RCL to display the frequency.


Seek4 or b Pressing the SEEK 4 or b button will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop.


Scan When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SC will appear in the display.


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Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fifteen stations ( 5 AM and 10 FM).


Tune in the desired station. Push the SET button. Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. SET will disappear from the display when the station is set.


Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.


Clock To set the clock: 0 Press the SET button. 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the


correct hour appears on the display.


0 Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute


appears on the display.


Treble Adjust the treble response up or down. If the station is weak or noisy, adjust the treble down to reduce the noise.


Bass Adjust the bass response up or down. Pressing the button in the center will set the bass level to a factory preset level. To Play a Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. With the radio on, press a tape into the slot marked AUTO REVERSE (the tape side goes in first). Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance, and fade just as you did for the radio. The arrow in the graphic display above the word TAPE indicates which side of the tape is being played. When the end of the tape is reached, it will automatically reverse and play the other side of the tape.


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Program To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the PROG button. The PROG button will also stop REV, FWD, PREV or NEXT and play the tape.


C r 0 2 This button sets the tape bias. When playing high bias chrome or metal tapes marked Cr02, press the button to turn on the Cr02. CrO2 will appear in the display. When playing standard bias tapes, press again to turn off the Cr02.


Reverse To rapidly reverse the tape, press REV and the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning or until you press REV or the PROG button again. The radio will play during reverse.


Forward To rapidly advance the tape, press FWD and the tape will rapidly go forward to the end of the tape or until you press PROG or the FWD button again. The radio will play during forward.


Previous To hear a passage on the tape that has just played, press PREV and the tape will back up and stop, at either the first 4-second quiet spot in the tape, or when you press PROG or PREV again.


Next To go directly to the next selection on the tape, press NEXT. A 4-second quiet interval must be present for the tape to stop. Pressing PROG or NEXT again will play the tape.


Eject To remove or stop the tape and switch to radio, press the EJECT button.


Stop-Play To immediately switch from tape to radio, press the ST-PL button and the radio will resume playing the station that was tuned in when you inserted a tape. Pressing ST-PL again will allow the tape to resume where it stopped.


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To Play This Radio Power To turn on the radio, press the PWR button. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things:


It controls the volume. The volume knob increases and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load.


0 It allows you to mute the radio or CD player. Press to


mute; press again to listen.


Balance The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers. Notice the display arrow to see where the balance is set.


The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. The tune knob increases and decreases station frequency when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load. Turn the knob to tune slowly. If you hold it for more than a few seconds, it will tune rapidly. Push it to get AM, FMl or FM2 frequencies.


Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Notice the display arrows to see how FADE is set.


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Recall When the ignition is off, push RCL to display the time. With the radio on, and the time displayed, push RCL to see the frequency.


Seek 4 or b Pressing the SEEK 4 or b will cause the receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and stop.


Scan When you press SCAN, the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again. SC will appear in the display. Pushbuttons The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fifteen stations ( 5 AM and 10 FM). 0 Tune in the desired station. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. SET will disappear from the display when the station is set.


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Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return.


Clock To set the clock: 0 Press the SET pushbutton. 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the


correct hour appears on the display.


0 Press and hold SEEK appears on the display.


or 4 until the correct minute


Treble Adjust the treble response up or down. If the station is weak or noisy, adjust the treble down to reduce the noise. Pressing the control in the center will set the bass to a factory preset level.


Bass Use the BASS control to adjust bass response up or down. Pressing the control in the center will set the bass to a factory preset level.


To Play A Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs only. Press PWR to turn the system on. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. Wait a few seconds and the disc should play. If the disc comes back out, check to see if: 0 The disc is upside down.


It is dirty, scratched, or wet. There’s too much moisture in the air. (If there is, wait about one hour and.try again.) The disc player is too hot. If you’re driving on a very rough road, the disc may come out, or just not play and ERR will appear in the display. As soon as things get back to normal, the disc should play again.


Recall Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track. The display will automatically return to the time of day. The track number also appears when you change the volume, or when a new track starts to play.


Compression Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages more equal in volume. COMP will appear in the display. Random The RDM button means random and when it is pressed, your CD player will play the tracks in random order rather than sequential 1,2,3 ... order. Pressing RDM again will play the disc in sequential order.


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Reverse Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite passage in a track. Release it to play the passage. Note the seconds counter reading in the display.


Forward Press and hold FWD to advance quickly within a track. Release it to resume playing. Watch the display to stop at a specific passage.


Previous Press PREV to hear the previous track. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will retreat to previous tracks.


Next Press NEXT to hear the next track now (instead of waiting until the present track is finished.) If you hold this button, or press it more than once, the disc will advance further.


Stop/Play Press ST/PL the disc will stop and the radio will play. Press ST/PL again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped. Press the PWR button or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player. The disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped.


Eject Press EJCT and the disc will eject and the radio will play. The disc will start at track 1 when you reinsert it. As a feature to protect the disc, if you turn off the ignition with the disc partway out of the slot (after eject), it will be drawn back into the player in about 30 seconds. The disc will play at track 1 when the radio is turned on again.


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Steering Wheel Controls


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If your car has this feature, you can control certain radio and comfort control functions using the pads on the steering wheel. You can select radio stations by pressing the pad marked SEEK A or v. Press PROG A to hear the stations preset on your radio pushbuttons. Press BAND v to receive AM, FM 1 or FM2 radio signals.


To increase or decrease the volume, press the pad marked VOL A or v. The pad marked TEMP A or allows you to select higher or lower temperature for the climate control system. Anti-Theft Feature Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If security system is used, your player won’t be usable if it’s ever stolen, because it won’t turn on. The instructions below tell you how to enter your personal secret code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason, you must unlock the system with the secret code again before the system will turn on. Be sure to read through the entire procedure and become familiar with the appropriate buttons and knobs before starting. 1. Write down any &digit number and keep it in a safe


place.


2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position. 3. Press PWR to turn the radio off.


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To Unlock The System After a Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and “LOC” will appear in the display. Enter your secret code as follows. Pause no more than 15 seconds between steps. 0 Turn the ignition ON (radio off.) 0 Press the SET button. The display will show “000”. 0 Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6 thru


9 on the preceding page. The display will show the number as entered. Press the BAND knob and the time appears -- indicating that the disabling sequence was successful. If the display indicates “SEC”, the number did not match and the unit is still secured.


4. Press preset 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them


until “---” shows on the display (at least 5 seconds). You are now ready to enter your secret code. If you pause more than 15 seconds between steps you may have to start over.


5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display. 6. Press SEEK and hold it until the first digit of your


code appears.


7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left to make the next


two numbers agree with your code.


8. Press the BAND knob and “OOO” will appear. Now you are ready to enter the second three digits of the code according to steps 6 and 7.


9. Press the BAND knob. The display will show “rEP” for 5 seconds, and then“000” will appear indicating that some steps are to be repeated for verification.


10. Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8. 11. Press the BAND knob. If the display shows “SEC”,


the verification process was successful and the system is SECURE. If the display shows “---”, the verification steps were not successful and the entire sequence must be started again.


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Disabling The Theft System


Care of Your Cassette Tape Player


Press preset buttons 1 and 4, for 5 seconds with the ignition “On” and radio power “Off’. The display will show “SEC”, indicating the unit is in the secure mode. Press the SET button. The display will show “000”. Enter the first three digits of the code following step 6 and 7 of the preceding directions. The display will show the numbers as entered. Press the BAND knob. The radio will display “000”. Enter the second three digits of the code. The display will show the numbers as entered. Press the BAND knob. If the display shows “---” , the disabling sequence was successful. (The numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory back-up code) and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows “SEC”, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode.


A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player.


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Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every 15 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping only from the center to the edge.


Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender. Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to


full mast extension.


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2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or


equivalent solvent.


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3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, remov any dirt.


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4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the


radio or ignition on and off.


6. Then repeat if necessary.


Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it.


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Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.


If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit.


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@ Part 4 Your Driving and the Road


Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions . We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving . Part 4 includes:


DefensiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrunkenDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ControlofaVehicle ................................................................ Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LossofControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrivingatNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrivingintheRain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CityDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreewayDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HillandMountainRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WinterDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TowingaTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the yehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: 0 Judgment 0 Muscular Coordination 0 Vision


Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your

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