Now put all the equipment back securely in the trunk.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420
kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles
(5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your
full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of
course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size ti\
re
as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on
when you are driving with a compact spare. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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A CAUTION:
1 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
! I
' and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
j a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
need to.
When you carry something inside the
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
Tires
We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes-with high
quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These
tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick.
If your
spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you
will have
a tire warranty folder from each of these
manufacturers.
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A?!,, CAUTION:
1
Poorly maintained and' i!rn,pvaget.ly used tires are
dangemus.
* Owrloadi'ng your tlires can cause
overheatingl
as a result of too much,
friction. You could have an air-crut and a
Vehicle"
in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose tlhe same danger
6s overloaded tires. The viesulting
acci'dent could cause seriouls injury.
Check all1 tires frequently to msintdn the "
recormmended pressure,. Tire (pressure
shoul,d
be checked w'hsn your tires a're
I * averinflated tires are moire likely t'o be ,GU!~,
punctured, 'or broken by a sudden impact,,
such as when you, hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pres'sura
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is ;badily worm,, lor if your tires
have been damaged, replace them
I serious accident. See "kading Your
Gold.
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Run (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 72
Running Lights. Daytime
........................... 98
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............ 82
Safety Belt Care
................................ 256
Safety Belt Extender
.............................. 56
Safety Belt Reminder Light
......................... 25
Safety Belt Replacement
........................... 57
Safety Belt. Center Adult Passenger
.................. 42
Safety Belt. Lap
.................................. 42
Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.......................... 27
Safety Belts
..................................... 13
Safety Belts. Buckled Wrong
........................ 29
Safety Belts. Questions About
....................... 24
Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers
................... 38
Safety Belt.
Too Loose ............................. 28
Safety Belt.
Torn ................................. 57
Safety Belts. Twisted
.............................. 31
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............. 38
Safety Belts. Usage by Adults
....................... 26
Safety Belts. Usage by Children
..................... 43
Safety Belts. Usage During Pregnancy
................. 37
Safety Belts. Why They Work
....................... 20
Safety Belts. Worn Under
Arm ...................... 30
Safety Defects. Reporting .......................... 291
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 273
Safety Warnings
.................................. 10 Seats and Safety Belts
............................. 13
Seat Controls
.................................... 14
Second Gear. When to Use
......................... 77
Securing A Child Restraint
......................... 45
Security Light
................................. 67. 69
Service Tips
.................................... 216
Service A/C Light
............................... 115
Service and Appearance . Care ...................... 215
“Service Engine Soon” Warning Light
............... 113
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 261
Service Publications
.............................. 292
Setting the Clock
......................... 127.130. 132
Setting the Trip Odometer
......................... 107
ShapeofRoadSigns
............................. 143
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 258
Shift. Brake-Transaxle Interlock
.................. 75. 81
Shift Lever Positions
.............................. 75
Shifting Into Park
................................. 79
Shifting Out of Park
............................... 81
Signaling Turns
................................... 85
Signs. Road .................................... 140
Skidding ....................................... 161
Slippery Surfaces. Driving on
...................... 179
Snow or Ice. Driving on
........................... 179
Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
.................... 254
Sound Equipment. Adding
......................... 125
Sound Systems
.................................. 124
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a Bad
............... 180
SpareTire
...................................... 212
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