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Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet
(9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your vehicle. Your
Remote Keyless Entry System operates
on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Rules. 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.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
blocking the
signal.
service.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK, is pressed twice
quickly,
all doors will unlock. The interior lights will
also come on for approximately
40 seconds and go off
when the ignition is turned on.
All doors will lock when
DOOR is pressed.
The trunk
will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only
when the transaxle is in PARK.
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.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
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.
For battery replacement,
use two DuracellB
batteries, type
DL-2016, or
a similar type.
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To replace the batteries: Theft
1. If your transmitter
has
a screw, remove
the screw from the
back cover.
If there
is no screw,
carefully pry off the
cover by inserting a
dime (or similar
object)
in the slot
between the covers
and twist.
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.
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, if there is one. If there is no screw,
snap together.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter. Vehicle
theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on
it can make it
impossible
to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the ignition: If you walk away from your
vehicle with the keys inside, it’s
an easy target for joy
riders or professional thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock
the doors.
Parking at
Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all
windows and
lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables
out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with
you.
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Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will
be watching your vehicle, it’s best
to lock it up and take
your keys. But what
if you have to leave your ignition
key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
New Vehicle ‘LBreak-In99
Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better
run if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or sin
-- for the first 500 miles (804. km,)Jon’+ .,,, ii’ ’
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first 200
miles (322 km) or so. During this time your
new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean premature
wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline every time you get
lew brake linings.
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Ignition Key Positions
I ACCESSORY
This lock gives you five different positions.
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the
Lock position. This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature.
The other positions let
you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the engine is off.
To get into
“Acc”, push
in the key and turn it toward you. Your
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steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before Starting Your Engine
you inserted the key.
turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering number for your engine. You will find the
VIN at the top
in motion while the engine is
off ( example, if your car Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper
is being pushed). steps to start the engine.
Engines start
differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
OFF:’ This position lets YOU turn Off the engine but Still
Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or
wheel like “Lock.” Use “Off’ if
YOU must have your car
left of your instrument panel. (See ‘‘Vehicle
RUN: This is the position for driving.
START: This position starts your engine. Move your shift lever to
“F”’ (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.
Don’t try to shift t
moving. If you do,
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Driving Through Deep Standing
Water
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine’s
air intake and badly damage your
engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or
standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Engine Block Heater (Canada Only)
In very cold weather, 0 F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine
block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better
fuel economy during engine warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
I
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into
a properly grounded three-prong
IlO-volt outlet.
If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least
15 amps.
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x; NOTICE:
k After you’ve used the block heater, be sure to
:; store the cord as it was before, to keep it away
i from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could
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How long should you keep the block heater plugged in?
The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you
have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer
in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The
dealer can give
you the best advice for that particular
area.
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Automatic Transaxle
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1%.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to
use when you start your engine because your vehicle
can’t move easily.
A CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the%
shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you have left tht
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to “P” (Park).
See “Shifting Into “P” (Park)”
in tl Index. I1 ;
are parking on a hill, or if you’re puliing a traller,
also see“Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer”
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
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