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will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save
battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you
lock
the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms
only if you use
a power door lock switch or Remote
Keyless Entry System. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key
if the alarm has been set
off. You must still shut off the
alarm by inserting the key’in the door lock.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
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If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system,
the vehicle should be locked after the doors are
closed.
Always unlock a door with’a key, or use the Remote
Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other
way will set
off the alarm. If
you set
off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your
key.
You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote
Keyless Entry System,
if you have it. The alarm won’t
stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s
window down. Arm
the system by locking the doors
with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless
Entry System. Get out
of the car and close the door, wait
for the security light to go out, then reach in through the
window, unlock the door with the manual door lock,
then open the door. This should set the alarm off.
If the alarm does not sound when
it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
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PASS-Key I1 TM
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM
(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft
deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 TM is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key
TM uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key
I1 system senses that someone
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 someonl
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
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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 comes
on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The security light will remain on during this time.
If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be
clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other
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 I1
TM .
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
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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 for one minute and stays on, you will be able to
restart your engine if
you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
I1
TM system, however, is not working properly and must
be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle
is not
protected by the PASS-Key I1
TM system.
If you
lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
I1 TM to have a new key made.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
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Parking Brake
The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
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.
If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will
come on.
To release the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake
release lever.
If you try to drive off with the parking braKe on, the
brake light stays on and a chime sounds until
you release
the parking brake or recycle the ignition.
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The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam
Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
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The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two
downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way
up or down.
When the turn
is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
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A green 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 green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If
the green arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses”
in the Index)
and for burned-out bulbs.
If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for
the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher is used.
With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash
even
if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front
and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they
are working.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights,
parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and
taillights) meet all applicable federal lighting
requirements, certain states and provinces may apply
their own lighting regulations that may require special
attention before
you operate these lights. For example,
some jurisdictions may require that you operate your
lower beam lights with fog lamps at all times, or that
headlights be turned on whenever you must use your
windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at
dawn or dusk. It is recommended that
you check with
you own state or provincial highway authority for
applicable lighting regulations.
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Headlight High-Low Beam
To change the headlights
from low beam to high or
high to low, pull the turn
signal lever. 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.
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
marked
“WIPER.”
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to “MIST.”
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more
cycles, hold the band on “MIST” longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to
“LO,” the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the
“LO” position. For high speed wiping,
turn the band further, to “HI.”
To stop the wipers, move
the band to
“OFF.”
A CAUTION:
Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from
seeing well enough to drive safely.
To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the
wiper blades before using them.
If they’re frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become damaged, get new
blades or blade inserts.
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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 for less than a second.
The washer will spray several times, then stop. Unless
they are already turned on, the wipers will operate at
low speed for several sweeps, then turn
off.
To get more fluid on the windshield, push and hold the
paddle. Spraying will continue as long as
the paddle is
held.
If this light comes on,
it means you’re low on
washer fluid.
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FLUID LOW
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