1997 Buick Regal Owners Manual

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Keys

Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

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I The door keys are for the

doors and all other locks.

The ignition keys are for the When a new Buick is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs ignition only.

from the door keys and gives them to the first owner. The ignition keys don't have plugs. Your Buick dealer or Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your door keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If you need a new ignition key, contact your Buick dealer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an emergency, call Buick Roadside Assistance at 1-800-252- 11 12.

NOTICE:

Your Buick has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

Door Locks

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can easily

open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

From the inside, to lock or unlock the door manually, push the lever forward to lock the door. To unlock, push the lever rearward.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter.

Power Door Locks

Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors.

The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. The lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock or unlock all the doors.

Lockout Prevention Feature This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in the vehicle’s ignition from locking the doors by using the power door locks while any door is open. The feature works by disabling the power door locks when a key is in the ignition and any door is open. You may override the Lockout Prevention Feature by holding the power door lock switch in the lock position for more than three seconds while the key is in the ignition and any door is open. Remember, this feature can’t guarantee that you’ll never be locked out of your vehicle. If you use the manual door lock or if you don’t leave the key in the ignition, you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you.

Rear Door Security Locks

Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. Insert your key into this lock and rotate it upward. This will engage the safety lock.

3. Close the door. 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside.

Automatic Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a standard feature that is intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by automatically locking and unlocking doors. This feature provides four operating modes. For your vehicle, you may select and program one of the following four operating modes: Mode 1: No automatic door lock or unlock. Mode 2: Automatic all-door lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver’s foot is on the brake pedal. Mode 3: Automatic all-door lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK (P). Automatic all-door unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver’s foot is on the brake pedal.

Mode 4: Automatic all-door lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK (P). Automatic driver’s door only unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all doors are again closed while the vehicle is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver’s foot is on the brake pedal. The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in the RUN position: Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, cycle the transmission out of and back into PARK (P). After an initial transmission cycle, each additional cycle will advance the operating mode by one, starting from the current operating mode. During this procedure, the Automatic Door Lock and Unlock functions will operate as defined by each mode above, providing the driver with feedback of the current operating mode. If cycled beyond Mode 4, the vehicle will enter operating Mode 1. When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode.

The Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be in operating Mode 3 when your vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks. Delayed Locking Delayed Locking allows the doors to be locked while passengers are exiting the vehicle. This feature also provides a brief time period after all the doors are closed, but before the doors are locked, in which the doors may be reopened. Delayed Locking is user programmable for the enabling or disabling of the function. Delayed Locking is activated when a door lock switch is pressed while the key is not in the vehicle’s ignition, and a door is open. The door lock switch may be the lock switch on the door or on the remote keyless entry transmitter (see “Remote Keyless Entry” later in this section for more details). The doors do not lock when the lock switch is pressed, but instead, three chimes are heard. These chimes indicate that the Delayed Locking function has been activated.

You have three actions possible once Delayed Locking is activated: 1. Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by fully inserting the key in the ignition. 2. Override the Delayed Locking feature and lock the

doors immediately by pressing the lock switch a second time.

3. Let the Delayed Locking function complete the

locking of the vehicle.

If you wish to let the Delayed Locking function complete the locking of the vehicle, no additional action is required. The Delayed Locking function will lock the doors automatically after all the doors have been closed for a period of five seconds. During this five second period, any door may be reopened, at which time the three possible actions shown above are again available. You may also customize your vehicle to activate the Delayed Locking function as described above, or you may choose to completely disable the function at all times. If disabled, the power door locks will activate immediately when a power door lock switch is pressed. The enabled/disabled state of the Delayed Locking function will be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in the RUN position:

Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, cycle the transmission out of and back into PARK (P). After an initial transmission cycle, each additional cycle will toggle the enable/disable state of the Delayed Locking function. During this procedure, the chime will sound, providing you with feedback. A single chime will be heard if the Delayed Locking function is disabled and two chimes will be heard if the function is enabled. When the door unlock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent operating mode. The Delayed Locking function will be enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the Delayed Locking function. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. (Also see “Delayed Locking” in this section for more information.)

Remote Keyless Entry You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and Science Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

This system has a range of about 3 feet (I m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is

necessary. See the instructions that follow. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. If you’re still having trouble, see your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Operation

Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door and to turn the interior lamps on (see “Illumination on Remote Activation” in the Index for more details). Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the doors.

To lock all doors, press LOCK. To unlock the trunk, press the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The trunk will only unlock if your transaxle is in PARK (P).

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Security Feedback Security Feedback provides audible and/or visible feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock command has been received and executed. Your vehicle’s ignition must be off for this feature to work. You may select one of four operating modes for reception of a lock command. You may also select one of four operating modes for reception of an unlock command. The selection and programming of the lock and unlock operating modes are independent of each other. The following modes are available for either lock or unlock verification: Mode 1: No Verification Mode 2: Horn Chirp only Mode 3: Headlamp Flash only Mode 4: Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash The operating mode of the Security Feedback lock function will be changed when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle’s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN:

Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, press and release the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter lock switch. This will initialize the customization mode. While in the customization mode, the chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current Security Feedback lock mode. Each additional press of the RKE transmitter lock switch will cause your vehicle to advance the lock mode by one, starting from the current lock mode. If cycled beyond lock Mode 4, the vehicle will enter lock Mode 1. During this procedure, the chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current lock mode, providing you with feedback. When the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent lock mode. The operating mode of the Security Feedback unlock function will be changed when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle’s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN:

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Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, press and release the RKE transmitter unlock switch. This will initialize the customization mode. While in the customization mode, the chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current Security Feedback unlock mode. Each additional press of the RKE transmitter unlock switch will cause your vehicle to advance the unlock mode by one, starting from the current unlock mode. If cycled beyond unlock Mode 4, the vehicle will enter unlock Mode 1. During this procedure, the chime will sound the number of chimes corresponding to the current unlock mode, providing you with feedback. When the door unlock switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the most recent unlock mode. Both the lock and unlock Security Feedback functions will be in operating Mode 4 when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed mode of the lock and unlock Security Feedback functions.

Illumination on Remote Activation This feature provides interior illumination when a remote keyless entry door unlock command is received and executed by your vehicle. Your vehicle’s ignition must be off for the Illumination on Remote Activation feature to work. The interior lamps will illuminate until your vehicle’s ignition is turned to the RUN position or until an illumination period of 40 seconds has elapsed. If a door is opened during the illumination period, the timed illumination will be canceled, and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open. Instant Alarm This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing a switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your vehicle’s ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to work. When you press the special horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle’s headlamps will flash, the horn will honk repeatedly, and your interior lamps will illuminate, attracting attention if you need it. The alarm will continue until: 1. You press the alarm button on the RISE transmitter a

second time.

2. The vehicle’s ignition is turned to the RUN position. 3. An alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed.

Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it.

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.

if the transmitter won’t

NOTICE:

When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.

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Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmitter (use a type CR2032 battery). Put the two halves back together. Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won’t get in. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter.

Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After you have changed the battery in your transmitter, you will need to resynchronize the transmitter. To do this, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter together and hold for approximately seven seconds or until three brief horn chirps are heard. You will also need to use this procedure if your vehicle has lost battery power for an extended period of time.

To replace your battery: 1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front and back.

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To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. You can als press the car symbol on your remote keyless entry transmitter.

Trunk

Trunk Lock

It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk:

Make sure all windows are shut. l b n the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.

0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like yow trunk

or glove box.

0 Lock the glove box. 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.

Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you.

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

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PASS-Key@ I1

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key TI is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.

PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine

does not start and the SECURITY light is flashing, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light will come on. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key IT ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made.

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New Vehicle “Break-In”

Ignition Positions

NOTICE:

Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): This position lets you use the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use ACC (Accessory), push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked.

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LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is in LOCK. It’s also the only position from which you can remove your key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your vehicle. With the engine off, you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key is in the ignition.

NOTICE:

If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

In case you cannot remove your key from the ignition, find the access slot which is located underneath the steering column below the lock cylinder. To use this slot, remove the trim cap. Insert a key or screwdriver into the access slot and rotate the lock cylinder. You will now be able to remove your key from the ignition. Be sure to replace the trim cap after use.

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE:

Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your

ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.

NOTICE:

Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in

START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

In very cold weather, 0°F (- 1 SOC) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of wing to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. AI natic Transaxle Operation

Your automatic transaxle will have a shift lever on the

To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The

cord is attached to the diagonal brace near the coolant recovery tank.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

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The above graphic is also displayed on your instrument panel cluster. Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever.

I PARK (P):

locks This

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position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easilv.

wheels. It’s the best

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

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Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Yoyr Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in the Index. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE:

Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.

NOTICE:

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

of snow,

Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

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THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0):

When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. When driving in non-highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.).

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than 35 mph (56 kmh), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 kmk) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.

NOTICE: I If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly,

or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) for higher speeds.

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SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (l), the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE:

NOTICE:

Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 kmk), or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.

If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Performance Shifting (If Equipped)

Press the performance shift button to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance.

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Press the button again to return to normal shifting. The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. Shift Lock Release

If your vehicle’s battery should

I( go dead or there is a lack of

vehicle electrical power, there is an access slot that will allow you to override PARK (P) lock if your shifter is stuck in PARK (P).

The PERF SHIFT light on your instrument panel cluster will glow when performance shifting is being used.

PERF SHIFT

Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of accelerator use while you’re in the performance shift mode.

The access slot is located beneath a small cap on the right side of the console shift panel. To remove the cap, use a screwdriver or key. Then insert the key or screwdriver into the slot. Make sure you have your foot on the brake pedal while you are performing this procedure. Press down and hold. You will now be able to shift your vehicle out of PARK (P).

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Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot,

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position.

A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set, the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

I NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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Shifting Into PARK (P)

2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position

like this:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake with your left foot.

Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you it could leave the vehicle with the engine running, overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever out of PARK (P) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

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Parking Over Things That Burn

Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P). If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

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Engin? Exhaust

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange

or different.

0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over

high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly.

0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been

modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to

blow out any CO; and

0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

/d CAUTION:

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.)

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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

Windows Power Windows

Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, each passenger’s door has a switch for its own window. The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the driver’s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down, the window will go all the way down.

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To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. The driver’s window controls also include a lock-out switch. Press LOCK to stop front and rear passengers from using their window switches. The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on. Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation. Horn

Tilt Steering Wheel

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel into place.

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Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

Headlamp High/Low Beam

0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control 0 Flash-to-Pass

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 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.

An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.

Flash-to-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you a little, but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps are off or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the dash will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrow flashes faster than normal, 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 arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp HigWLow Beam

To change your headlamps from low beams to high beams, or high to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel also will be on.

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Windshield Wipers

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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.

For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band to LO. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. 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 LO, the shorter the delay. 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 do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 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. The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.

The LOW WASH light on your instrument panel cluster will glow when the fluid level is low.

Cruise Control (Option)

In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. trips. long

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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot accelerator. on Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you

can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System’’ in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

Setting Cruise Control

If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it.

1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want.

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3. Push in the SETKOAST

button at the end of the lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come on.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Resuming 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 R/A (ResumelAccelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push in the SET/COAST button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there until you get up to the speed ycu want, and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to FUA for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 k d h ) faster.) The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SETKOAST button.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:

Push in the SET/COAST button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

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.

Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located on the instrument panel. They control these systems:

Headlamps Taillamps Parklarnps License Lamps

0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lamps

Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps

0 Cornering Lamps

If you pull the knob out halfway, it will turn on only your parklamps. If you pull the knob all the way out, your headlamps will then come on.

Push the knob in all the way to turn off the lamps. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACC with the lamps on. Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

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A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps come on when: 0 The ignition is on, 0 The headlamp switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps will be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it’s dark enough outside, your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your vehicle’s headlamps and parklamps will turn on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When it’s bright enough outside, your headlamps will go off and your front turn signal lamps will come on. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in OFF or LOCK. Then start your vehicle. The DRL, headlamps and parklamps will stay off until you release the parking brake. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.

Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel provides a period of exterior illumination as you leave the vicinity of your vehicle. The feature is activated when your vehicle’s headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamp control feature described previously in this section, and when your vehicle’s ignition is turned off. Your headlamps will then remain on until the headlamp switch is moved from OFF to the parklamp position or until a 90 second illumination period has elapsed. If you turn off the ignition with the headlamp switch in the parklamp or headlamp position, the Twilight Sentinel cycle will not occur. You can customize the vehicle to activate the Twilight Sentinel when your vehicle’s ignition is turned off under the conditions described above, or you may choose not to activate this feature under any conditions. The enabledldisabled state of this feature will be toggled when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in the RUN position:

Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, cycle the headlamp switch on and then off two times. Release the power door lock switch. These operations must be carried out in a time period of less than 10 seconds, followed by a delay period of no more than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, cycle the headlamp switch on and then off two times. Release the courtesy door unlock switch. These operations must be carried out in a time period of less than 10 seconds. After releasing the door unlock switch, a single chime will be heard if the Twilight Sentinel function has been disabled; two chimes will be heard if the feature has been enabled. This feature will be enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the factory. Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery for up to a year will not change the programmed operation of this feature.

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Fog Lamps

To turn the fog lamps on, press the fog lamps switch located below the headlamp switch on the left side of the steering column. A light will glow on the switch to let you know that they are on. (Your parklamps must be on or your fog lamps won’t come on). Press the switch again to turn the fog lamps off.

The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high-beam headlamps. When you return to low beams, the fog lamps will come on again. Cornering Lamps The cornering lamps are designed to come on when you signal a turn. This will provide more light for cornering at night.

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Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the LIGHTS dial. If you turn the dial past MAX, your courtesy or interior lamps will come on. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these lamps on by moving the interior lamps dial all the way to the right. Illuminated Entry Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open and then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it. If you press UNLOCK and don’t open a door, the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds.

Illuminated Entry includes a feature called theater dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out. The delay time is canceled if you turn the- ignition key to RUN or START, so the lamps will dim right away. When the ignition is on, Illuminated Entry which means the courtesy lamps won’t come on unless a door is opened. Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Entry Lighting illuminates your vehicle’s interior for a period of time after all the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for Delayed Entry Lighting to work. Just after all the doors have been closed, the Delayed Entry Lighting feature will continue to work until:

is inactive,

The ignition is turned to the RUN position.

0 The doors are locked. 0 An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.

If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open. Delayed Exit Lighting This feature illuminates your vehicle’s interior for a period of time after the ignition key is removed from the ignition. The vehicle’s ignition must be off for Delayed Exit Lighting to work. When the ignition key is removed, interior illumination will activate and remain on until:

The ignition is turned to the RUN position. The power door locks are activated.

0 An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed. If during the illumination period a door is opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled and the interior lamps will remain on since a door is open.

Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on and off. Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open the doors.

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Battery Rundown Protection Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps, trunk lamp, underhood lamp or glove box lamps on. If you leave any of these lamps on, they will automatically turn off after 20 minutes, if the ignition is in the OFF position. The lamps won’t come back on again until you:

Turn the ignition on,

0 Turn the lamp switch off, then on; or

Open a door.

Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after only three minutes. Retained Accessory Power With retained accessory power, your power windows, audio system and sunroof will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position and none of the doors is opened.

Mirrors Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when YOU are sitting in a comfortable driving position. Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror

Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)

To reduce glare from lamps behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror back to the day position, push the lever away from you.

Your Buick may have an electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments.

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The mirror’s two outer buttons operate the lights on the bottom sides of the mirror. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you. To turn the electrochromic feature off, press the button in the center of the mirror again. To keep the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a cotton swab and glass cleaner. Power Outside Mirrors

Heated Foldaway Outside Mirrors you The left and right outside mirrors are heated when activate the rear window defogger. These mirrors can also be folded forward manually. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces. Co-- -- - -: Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

The power mirror control switches are located near the driver’s side window, on the armrest. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the top switch from left through neutral to right. Press any of the four buttons located below the top switch to move the mirrors in the desired direction.

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A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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Storage Compartments Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Center Console

To access the cupholders, press on the top of the cupholder door, located just behind the console shift lever. Two cupholders will pop into an upright position.

The console has cupholders, a cassette tape storage area and a coinholder. To open the console’s storage area, press the latch located toward the front of the console lid on the driver’s side of the vehicle and pull up.

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Pass-through Trunk (If Equipped)

Convenience Net (If Equipped)

If your vehicle has this feature, you may access your trunk by pulling down the center back seat cushion--this gives you access to the pass-through door. The door can only be unlocked using your door key. Once this door is unlocked, you will then have access to the trunk area. To access the rear cupholders, once again, pull down on the cloth strap located toward the top of your center back seat cushion. You will then have access to the dual oversized cupholders.

Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it on 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 those 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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Ashtrays and Lighter The center front ashtray is located just below the instrument panel’s comfort controls at the front of the console. To remove the ashtray, open the front compartment storage door. Then open the small black door, lift up on the ashtray and pull it out. The rear ashtray is located within a small door at the rear of the console. Push on the right side of the door. The ashtray will then rotate to the right for usage. You can only access the ashtray by pushing on the door’s right side. To remove the ashtray, push down on the snuffer located in the middle of the ashtray and lift it out.

NOTICE:

Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.

NOTICE:

Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, 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.

Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also move them from side to side. The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage. Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror.

Accessory Outlet

If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you open the cover.

Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt outlet. It is located on the console’s passenger’s side, near the floor. Open the cover to use the outlet. This feature can be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle.

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NOTICE:

Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating.

Auxiliary Power Connection

Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary power connection. This feature can be used to add aftermarket electrical equipment to your vehicle.

It is located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, below the fuse panel. For information on accessing the connection and electrical hookup, please refer to your service manual.

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Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating.

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Sunroof (If Equipped) Your Buick may be equipped with an express-open sunroof. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. The control switch works only when the ignition or RAP is on. See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. The control switch is located overhead on the headliner.

Push the rear of the switch a second time and the sunroof will open the remainder of the way by itself. This is the express-open feature. To close the sunroof, push and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. The sunshade can only be closed by hand. Cellular Phone Provisions (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a wiring harness that will work with a dealer-installed GM Hughes@ portable phone. The phone has integrated features with the radio and car audio speakers. See your Buick dealer for more details.

To open the sunroof, push the rear of the switch once and the sunroof will open to the vent position only. You will need to open the sunshade by hand.

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Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

A. Lamp Controls B. Instrument Cluster C. Vents

D. Glove Box E. Audio System F. Climate Control

Instrument Panel Cluster

Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar

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

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Optional Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar

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 United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see ERROR, you’ll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be accurate. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be done. But if it can’t, then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.

Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since you last reset it. To set it to zero, press the button on the right side of the instrument cluster. Your triphelect reset switch will go back and forth between the odometer and the trip odometer if the button is pressed and released within 1.5 seconds. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the

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trip odometer mode, it will be reset to zero. If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.5 seconds while in the odometer mode, it will have no effect. Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).

NOTICE:

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

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part 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 your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come 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 start the engine 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 this 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. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that works along with the warning lights and gages. See “Driver Information System’’ in the Index. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.

remind people to

The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.

This light will come on when you start your engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready.

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

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The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. Charging System Light

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The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’s working. Then it should

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If it stavgdn, or comes on while you are driving, you may b&e a problem with the charging system. It could inqk6ate that you have a loose drive belt or another dectrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

Brake System Warning Light 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.

anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.

Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

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BRAKE

If the light comes 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, or if the

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you’ set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds. That’s normal.

ANTI - LOCK

If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your regular brakes. 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. Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

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Your regular brake system may not be working properly if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to an accident. After you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays 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 light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light

When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the anti-lock brake system active light will come on.

LOW TRAC

Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped)

TRAC OFF

Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brake pressure. The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active.

The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the ETS button, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Enhanced Traction System’’ in the Index for more information.)

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0 If the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system will turn off and the warning light will come on. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

Enhanced Traction System Active Light (If Equipped)

LOW TRAC

This light will come on when your Enhanced Traction System is limiting wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.

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Traction Control System Warning Light (If Equipped: 3800 Supercharged Engine Only)

TRAC OFF

The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button, the warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index for more information.) If there’s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down.

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Low Traction Light

LOW TRAC

When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, this light will come on. Slippery road conditions may exist if the traction control system active light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly.

LOW TRAC

When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on. (Also see “Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light” earlier in this section.)

If you have the Enhanced Traction System or the Traction Control System, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. See “Enhanced Traction System” or “Traction Control System” in the Index. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will stay on for a few seconds after the anti-lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin. The LOW TRAC light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the anti-lock brake system or Enhanced Traction System is active.

Tire Pressure Monitor Light

LOW TI RE

The tire pressure monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure in one tire. The system won’t alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat. Each time you start your Buick, you must drive 10 to 20 miles (15 to 30 km) before the system will work properly.

After you’ve driven 10 to 20 miles (15 to 30 km), the LOW TIRE light will come on if the pressure in one tire becomes at least 10 psi (69 kPa) higher or lower than the other three tires. The tire pressure monitor system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. It will not alert you if the pressure in more than one tire is low or high or if the system is not calibrated properly. The system can alert you about a low tire -- but it doesn’t measure tire pressure, and it doesn’t replace normal tire maintenance. See “Tires’’ in the Index. When the LOW TIRE light comes on, you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage.

(If a tire is flat, see “If a Tire Goes Flat” in the Index.) Also, check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can. (See “Inflation - Tire Pressure” in the Index.) The LOW TIRE light will stay on until you turn off the ignition or press the red RESET button, which is located inside your instrument panel fuse block. (It’s the first button in the top row of the fuse block.)

Don’t press the RESET button without first checking and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you press the button when the tire pressure is incorrect, the check tire pressure system will not work properly and may not alert you when a tire is low. Any time you adjust the tire pressure, you’ll need to calibrate the check tire pressure system. You’ll also neea to calibrate the system whenever you buy new tires, have tires repaired or rotate your tires.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

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This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working. The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working.

You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot!

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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. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

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. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

Low Coolant Warning Light

OW COOLANT

If this light comes on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. The light will come on briefly when your ignition is turned on to show you that it is working properly.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Eight)

Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.

SERVICE ENGINE

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This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board