1993 BUICK REGAL brake

Cruise Control (Option)
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A CAUTION:
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.
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
Control
does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
(40 h/h).
When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts
off.
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To Resume 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
“Resume/Accelerate” for about half a second.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay
there.
A CAUTION
If you hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate”
longer than half
a second, the vehicle will keep
going faster until you release the switch or appl
the brake. You could be startled and even
lose
control. So unless you want to go faster, dnn’i
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To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise
Control
1. Push in the button at the
end of
the lever until
you reach the lower
speed you want, then
release it.
2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the
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.
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To Get Out of Cruise Control To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or
shift into “P” (Park)
or “N” (Neutral) your Cruise
Control set speed memory
is erased.
Lights
The light controls are on the instrument panel.
It controls these light systems:
There are two
ways to turn
off the Cruise Control:
1. Step lightly on the brake
pedal
; OR
Headlights
Taillights
Parking Lights License Lights
Sidemarker Lights
Instrument Panel
Lights
Interior Courtesy
Lights 0
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to “OFF.” 10 I (The “CRUISE” light
will go out.)
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Headlight “On” Warning
If the light switch is left on you’ll hear a warning tone
when you turn the ignition
off and open the driver’s
door.
Fog Eights (GS Only Option)
If you have the fog light
feature, the control is on the
instrument. The parking
lights must be on, for the
fog lights to work. The fog
lights will turn off
when
you switch to high beam
headlights. When you
switch back to
low beam
headlights they
will turn
back on.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that
“Daytime Running Lights”
(DRL) are a useful feature,
in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours.
DRL are required on new vehicles sold
in Canada.
Your DRL work
with a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Don’t cover
it up.
The low beam headlights will come on at reduced
brightness
in daylight when:
0 The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior lights will come on automatically
and the low beams will change to.full brightness.
At
dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams
will change to the reduced brightness of DRL (if the
headlight switch
is off>. Of course, you may still turn on
the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle
with the DRL off. set the parking brake while the
ignition
is in the “Off“ or “l,ock” position. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL
will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
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Brake System Warning Light
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BRAKE
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 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. If the
light comes 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 Vehicle”
in the Index.)
A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake warning light is on. Driving 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 fo
service.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
(Option) anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
light is also on, see “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier
in this part.
With anti-lock, this light will go on unless you start your
engine and it will stay
on for three seconds. 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 If
the anti-lock brake system warning light ever flashes,
your anti-lock brake system is still working but needs
.service as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
TEMP
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves into the
red area, your engine is too
hot
!
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.
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time. A green arrow means you may drive in that lane.
Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours
and days these systems are in
effect.
Pavement Markings
NO
PASSING
ZONE
Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals.
They give information to drivers without taking
attention from the roadway.
A solid yellow line on your
side of the road or lane means “don’t cross.”
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite,
it’s safer
to let other drivers know what you are doing.
And in some places the law requires driver signals.
Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when
you
plan to turn or change lanes. If
necessary,
you can use hand signals out the window:
Left arm straight out for a left turn, down for slow or
about-to-stop, and up for
a right turn.
Slowing down. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once
or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns
the driver behind you.
Disabled. Your four-way flashers signal that your
vehicle is disabled or
is a hazard. See “Hazard Warning
Flasher”
in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important
information. The officer’s signals govern,
no matter
what
the traffic lights or other signs say.
The next section discusses some of the road conditions
you may encounter.
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in your
Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in
the Index.)
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