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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get t\
o
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you
are driving
is now a good deal longer and not nearly
so responsive as
your vehicle is by itself.
Before you
start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety
chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller \
by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you
check your electrical connection at the same time. During
your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as fit, behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re
towing
a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer,
you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making nrns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Mler
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the
trailer lights will also flash, telling other drivers you’re \
about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lights will flash on
and off.
Press the button in to make
your front and
rear turn signal
lights flash on and
off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter
what position your key is
in, and even if the key isn't in.
To turn off the flashers,
pull out on
the collar.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your
turn
signals won't work.
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Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low.
If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. \
The proper coolant for your Buick will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262” F (128” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use: Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification 1825-Mi’ which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with a complete
coolant flush
and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant
Supplement
(sealer) with any complete coolant change. If
you use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
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A CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your coollng system
can
be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid
like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Mur vehicle’s coolant
warning system
Is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the wrong mlx, your
engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get
the overheat warning. bur engine could catch
fire and you or others’could be burned. Use a
50/50 mPx of clean water and a proper
antifreeze.
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Fuse Usage
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Fuse Rating
(AMPS)
A
B
C
D E
15
20
10
10
15
ECM; MAF Sensor (3300 Engine only)
ECM Injectors/Coil
Eng. A/C Relay; EGR Solenoid; Canister Purge Solenoid
Fan/Elect; Generator; DRL Module
Turn Signal Flasher; Back-up Lights;
TruWLiftgate Release
Fuse
F
G
H
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J
K
L
M
Rating
(AMPS)
10
20
20
10
20
20
30"
5
Circuitry N
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P
Q
10
30"
25
20
15
15
15
Circuitry
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bagj
Tail; Park; Side Marker; License Plate; Stop/Turn Signal
Heater/Air Conditioner
Gages; Warning Indicators; Torque Convert
Clutch; Audible Warning System; Computer Command Control; Trunk Release; Brake
Warning Indicator; Rear Defog Switch;
Speedometer
Stop Lights; Hazard Flashers
Interior, Underhood, Courtesy, I/P, Trunk Lights; Door
Locks; Horn Relay, Passive Restraint
System, Deck Lid Release, Power Antenna
Liftgate Release; Power Windows
Illumination for: I/P, Radio,
Pod Lights,
Ashtray, Console Light, Heater-A/C Control,
Defog Switch, Headlight Switch
Radio, Cruise Control
Seats, Door
Locks, Rear Defog
Windshield Wipe/Wash
Cigarette Lighter
Safety Belt/Chirne (ICAM) Module (Located
behind the fuse block, above the hush panel.)
Remote Lock Control (Located behind the fuse
block, above the hush panel.) Fuel Pump, ECM (Located under the hood.)
*Circuit Breaker
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Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights
to go 'on and off or, in some cases, to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlight system checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it
fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the.fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the ,circuit until the problem
is fixed.
Cigarette Lighter Fuse and Safety Belt Fuse
These fuses are located behind the glove box. The fuse
holders are
taped together with gray tape.
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Clock. Setting the ......................... .118. 121. 124
Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning
................................. 114
Heating
............... .. ........................ 115
Ventilation
................................. .ll5. 116
Your Buick Comfort Control System
................. 114
Compact Disc Care
................................ 130
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .205. 215. 218
Compartment. Rear Locking Storage
.................. 103
Control of a Vehicle
................................ 146
Convenience Net
.................................. 101
Convex Outside Mirror
.............................. 99
Coolant (See “Engine Coolant”)
Courtesy Lights
.................................... 98
Cruisecontrol
..................................... 91
CupHolder
...................................... 103
Curves. Driving on
................................ 150
Customer Assistance Information ..................... 299
DaytimeR-ngLights
........................... 96
Dead Battery: What to Do
........................... 185
Defensive Driving
................................. 142
Defogger. Rear Window
............................. 115
Defogging Your Windows
............................ 115
Defrosting ........................................ 115
Dimensions
....................................... 269
Doing Your Own Service Work
...................... 222
DoorLoc
ks ....................................... 65
Downshifting
.................................. .79, 167
Driver Position .................................... 30
AtNight
....................................... 155
City .......................................... 162
Controlling a Skid
............................... 154
Defensively
.................................... 142
Drunken
........................................ 143
Freeway
....................................... 163
Hill and Mountain
............................... 166
Hydroplaning
................................... 159
In a Foreign Country
............................. 224
In Fog, Mist and Haze ............................ 160
IntheRain
..................................... 158
LongDistance .................................. 164
Loss of Control ................................. 154
OnCurves
..................................... 150
On Snow or Ice ................................. 172
Passing
......................................... 152
Through Deep Standing Water
....................... 76
Winter Driving
................................... 171
Drunken Driving
.................................. 143
Electrical Equipment,
Adding
................................. 75, 117, 265
Emergencies, Braking in
............................ 149
Emergencies on the Road
........................... 183
Emergencies, Steering in
............................ 151
EmergencyStarting
................................ 185
Emergency Towing ..... .......................... 189
Engine Block Heater
........................... .76, 232
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Warnings ...................................... 225
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................... 266
Gages Battery
......................................... 109
Coolant Temperature
............................. 110
Fuel
.......................................... 107
Gasoline
........................................ 223
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
................ .225. 270. 272
Gear Positions (see “Shifting the Transaxle”) Gearshift Lever
(see “Shifting the Transaxle”)
GloveBox
........................................ 71
Halogen Bulbs ............................ .245. 269
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................... 184
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing and Replacing . .245. 247. 269
Headlights
........................................ 95
High-Low Beam Changer
.......................... 88
Instrument Panel Light Intensity Control ............... 95
“0n”Warning
................................... 96
Replacement Bulb ............................... 269
Head Restraints
.................................... 17
Hearing or Speech Impaired
......................... 301
Heater (see “Comfort Controls”)
Heater, Engine Block
.......................... .76. 232
HighBeams
................................... 88, 157
Highway Hypnosis ................................. 165
Wiring
........................................ 268 HillandMountainRoads
............................ 166
Hills. Parking on ............................. .168. 180
Hood Release .................................... 226
Safety Warning
............................ .226. 227
Warning. Overheated Engine
.............. .195. 200. 202
Horn ............................................ 86
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings
............... .195. 200. 202
Hydroplaning ..................................... 159
Identification Number. Vehicle
...................... 265
Idling Your Engine
................................. 82
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 219
Ignition Key
........................................... 64
Positions ....................................... 73
Indicator Lights
(see “Warning Lights”)
Infant Restraint (see “Child Restraints”)
Inflation. Tires
................................... 252
Inside Rearview Mirror
.............................. 98
Instrument Panel .................................. 105
Instrument Panel Warning Lights ...................... 106
...................................... J ack. Ti re 205
Jump Starting
..................................... 185
Keyless Entry System
............................. 66
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Keys ............................................ 64
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Lane Change Indicator ............................ 87
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
Front Automatic
................................. 30
Rear ............................................. 43
Use by Children ............................... .45, 51
Liftgate ...................................... .69, 111
Remote Release Button ........................ .66, 69
Lighter .......................................... 105
Lights Courtesy
....................................... 98
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 96
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 245
Headlights .........................;.. .......... 95
Interior Lights Delay .............................. 97
Map ............................................ 96
Operation ....................................... 95
Parking Lights ................................... 95
Reading ......................................... 97
Removing & Replacing . Bulbs ...................... 245
Replacement Bulbs .............................. 269
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................... 36
Taillights ....................................... 95
Warning Lights .................................. 106
Loading Your Vehicle .............................. 249
Lock, Remote Control ............. : ................ 66
Locks ........................................ 65, 69
Long Distance Driving ............................. 164
Low Battery ................................. .108, 185
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................... 107
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............... 87
Lubricants and Fluids .............................. 292
Luggage Carrier
Deck
......................................... 100
Roof .......................................... 100
Maintenance Materials ........................... 264
Maintenance Record ............................... 295
Maintenance Schedule .............................. 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine S&n Light) ... 111
ManualFrontSeat .................................. 14
Map Light ......................................... 96
Master Cylinder, Brake ............................. 243
Methanol in Gasoline ............................... 223
Mileage Chart ...................... 1 .............. 320
Mileage Indicator (see “Odometer”)
Mirrors
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 99
Inside Manual Day/Night ............................ 98
Inside Rearview Mirror with Reading Lights ........... 98
Manual Adjust ................................... 99.
Power Remote Control ............................ 99
Visor Vanity .................................... 100
MountainDriving ................................. 166
New Vehicle Break-In ............................. 72
Night Driving .................................... 155
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