1993 BUICK LESABRE battery

Vehicle Symbols
These
are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
4
BELTS
WINDOW POWER
These symbols
have
to do with
your lights:
LIGHTING - 8 -
MASTER 8
SWITCH 0 ,
SIGNALS e 9
TURN
LIGHTS
Pf
HIGH BEAM OR = =o
FOG LAMPS # 0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD ' ' ' 4- e-
WASHER
wlNDsHIELDw DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HEADLAMP
- r~.c.r
WASHER :Q
WIPER -
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT F*
TEMP -.--
ENGINE
CHARGING
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BATTERY SYSTEM
RADIATOR
a
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
TEMP OIL
&
ANTILOCK (@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you
may see:
FUSE
RADIO >
VOLUME
CONDITIONING
AIR 33
HATCHBACK /y
TRUNK
RELEASE
t LIGHTER

nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have vented
into the passenger compartment, and the bag will be
deflated within seconds after
the collision. Nitrogen
makes up about
80% of the air we breathe and is not
hazardous.
As the nitrogen vents from the bag, small
particles are also vented into the passenger
compartment.
A CAUTION:
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Don’t attach anything to the steering wheel
pad.
It might injure the driver if the air bag
inflates.
The air bag
is designed to inflate only once.
After
it inflates, you’ll need some new parts
for your air bag system. If you don’t get
them, the air bag system won’t
be there to
help protect you
in another crash. A new
system will include the air bag module and
possibly other parts. The service manual
has information about the need to replace
other
parts.
Let only qualified technicians work on your
air-bag system. Improper service can mean
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.‘that your air bag system won’t work
properly.
See your dealer fgr service.
Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag
System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick
that
it has the air bag system. There are parts of the air
bag system
in several places around your vehicle. You
don’t want the system to inflate while someone is
working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not
need regular maintenance, Your Buick dealer and the
1993 LeSabre Service Manual have information about
the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
A CAUTION:
For up t0.2 minutes after the ignitlon key is
turned off and the battery disconnected, an air
bag can
still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Be sure
to follow the proper service
procedures.
When electrical work is done under the hood or inside
your vehicle, the ignition should be
in “Lock” if
possible.
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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.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
service.
Operation
The
driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is
pressed.
If pressed again quickly, all doors will unlock.
All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol
is pressed,
but only when the ignition is
off.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain 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 the remaining
transmitter with
you when you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle,
the remaining transmitter must also be matched.
Once the new transmitter
is coded, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter
to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly
the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to
it.
To match a transmitter, use the following instructions,
1. Have both transmitters that will be matched to the
car present, even if only one is new. Remove the car
keys from
the ignition and have them with you.
2. Find the 12 pin diagnostic connector above the
accelerator pedal.
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LSSEMBLY LINE DIAGNOSTIC
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5. Still keeping the program terminal grounded, repeat
Step
4 with the second transmitter. If you disconnect
the ground wire before completing this step, only the
first transmitter is matched.
If you make a mistake,
disconnect the jumper wire and start over at Step
3.
6. Remove the jumper wire. (Note: The system will not
operate
if the jumper wire is still connected.)
7. Test the operation of both transmitters with the
vehicle.
3. Use a jumper wire with alligator clips at both ends to
ground (Terminal
A) to program (Terminal G).
Grounding the program terminal erases the system
memory and causes the doors
to lock and unlock
once. This means
the system is ready to be matched
to the transmitter.
4. Keeping the program terminal grounded, press the
UNLOCK button on the first transmitter. The door
locks will lock and unlock again to indicate
the
transmitter is now matched. If there is no response,
check the transmitter batteries. If
you do not want to
match a second transmitter, proceed to Step 6.
If the lock control does not work as it should, see your
Buick dealer.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t 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 batteries.
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For battery replacement,
use
two Duracell @
batteries, type DL-20 16, or
a similar type.
1. Remove the screw from the back cover.
2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put them in as the
direction under the batteries indicate.
To replace the batteries:
4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly
, so water won’t get in. Replace the screw in
the back cover.
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OFF: 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 car
in motion while the engine is off.
RUN: This is the position for driving.
START: This position starts your engine.
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NOTICE:
IT your Key seems stuck In “Lock” and you can-
turn
it, be sure it is 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
your vehicle needs service
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to “P’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
-- that’s a
safety feature.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use “N” (Neutral) only.
n’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your Buick is
ving.
If you do, Id damage the
nsaxle. Shift to
“ rk) only when you .. . . -
1.
2.
3.
Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your
engine. In some other vehicles
you might need to do
this, but because
of your vehicle’s computer systems,
you don’t.
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.
If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start”
for about three seconds at a time until your engine
starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery.
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Press the PARK switch to turn the parking lights on.
Press it again to
turn them off. (If the parking lights
were turned on with the PARK switch, they must be
turned
off with that switch).
Lights 660N’Z Warning
If the parking light or headlight switch is left on you’ll
hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition
off and
open the driver’s door.
Panel Lights
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The instrument panel intensity can be adjusted by
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moving this lever between
“LO” and “HI”. The
interior courtesy lights can
be turned
on by sliding the
lever all the way to the
right.
Time Out Feature (Option)
The interior lights will automatically shut off after a
10 minute period if a door is left ajar. This feature is
designed to help eliminate battery wear down.

Volts Gage
OLTS
When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on If you have the optional gage cluster, this gage shows
briefly,
to show that your alternator and battery charging voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 11
systems are working. If the light stays on, you need to 15 volts. If the gage reading stays in either red range,
service, and you should take your Buick
to the dealer at have your Buick dealer check the electrical system.
once.
To save your battery until you get there, turn off
all accessories, and set your air system to OFF.
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