1993 BUICK LESABRE stop start

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Don’t
let it
get twisted.
When the lap belt is pulled
out all the way, it will
lock. If
it does, let it go back all the way and start
again. If the belt
is not long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the
release button on the buckle faces upward or
outward
so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly
if you ever had to. The
lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug
on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force
to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less
likely to slide under the lap belt.
If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should
go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts of the body are best able
to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt locks
if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.
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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
I1 .
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
security light will flash. But
you don’t have to wait three
minutes before trying one
of the other ignition keys.
See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
the Pass-Key
I1 TM to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and
the “SECURITY” light comes
on and stays 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 I1 TM ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or
a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key I1
TM to have a new key made.
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Don’t drive at any one speed -- f
-- for the first 500 miles i804 km). Don’
make full-throttle starts.
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Avoid making hard stops for the first ~UU
miles (322 km) or so. During this time your
I new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean prematl
wear and earlier replacement. Follow
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4. 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 car 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.
Driving Through Deep Standing
Water
NOTICE:
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into the gear you wish. See “Shifting Out of ‘P’ (Park)”
in this part.
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle iz
ng forward could damage your transaxle
only after your vehicle is stopped
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or
sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If
You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow” in the Index.
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the
wheels.
To restart when you’re already moving, use
“N” (Neutral) only. Also, use “N” when your vehicle
is being towed.
~ A CAUTION:
Shifting out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) 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 ~
rapidJy. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don’t shift out of “P” (Park) or “N”
(Neutral) while your engine is racing. Q
Damage to yo-.- transaxle caused by shifting aut I
of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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@ Automatic Overdrive
This position is for normal driving.
If you need more
power for passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push
your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
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some jurisdictions may require that you operate your
lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, or that
headlamps be turned on whenever you must
use your
windshield wipers.
In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at
dawn or dusk. It
is recommended that you check with
you own State or Provincial highway authority for
applicable lighting regulations.
Headlight High-Low Beam
’ To change the headlights
from low beam to high or
high to low, pull the turn
signal lever all the way
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this blue light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.
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.
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.
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Convenience Net (Option) Dual Sun Visors
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the
net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The
net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as
you can.
You can unhook the
net so that it will lie flat when
you’re
not using it.
Each sunvisor has two parts, so that both the windshield
and door glass can be shaded at the same time.

Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your
tank. It works
only when the engine is on. When the
indicator nears
“E,” you still have a little fuel left. You
need to get more
fuel right away.
Here are four concerns some owners have had about the
fuel gage. All these situations are normal and indicate
nothing wrong with the
fuel gage.
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At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
“F’.
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage
indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated
1/2
full, but it took more (or less) than half of the
tank’s capacity to fill it.
The gage moves a little when you turn a corner,
speed up, or stop your vehicle.
When
you turn the engine off, the gage doesn’t go all
the way back to “E”.
Low Fuel Light
If your Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel
gage, will
go on when your vehicle is low on fuel.
You should get more fuel as soon as you can.
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 goes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
This light should come on as
you start the vehicle. If it
doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to
warn you if there’s a problem.
This light will also come on when you set your parking
brake, and the light will stay on
if your parking brake
doesn’t release
fully. If you try to drive off with the
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parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you
release the parking brake. If the light and chime stay on
after your parking brake is
fully released, it means you
have a brake problem. If the light and chime come on
while driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal
may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If
the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
(See “Towing Your Car” in the Index.)
1 &!A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake warning light is on. Rriving with the
brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If
the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road
and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for
service.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
1-
ANTI
LOCK
With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your
engine and may stay on for several seconds or
so. That’s
normal. If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it
will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light stays on or comes
on when you’re driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. Then start
the engine
to reset the system. If the light still stays on,
or comes
on again while you’re driving, your Buick
needs service. Unless
the regular brake system warning
light is also
on, you will still have brakes, but not
anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light
is also on, see “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier
in this part.
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