1993 BUICK ROADMASTER Owners Manual

Automatic Mirror (Option)
Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror.
The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare
of headlights
behind you. It detects changes
in light, and then adjusts
for day
or night operation.
During the day the mirror reflects all the light from
behind your car. At night; when the glare
is too high, it
changes to the night mode. Then, it reflects only part of
the light from behind you. When the mirror changes to
the night-mode,jt holds that position until glare is no
longer present.
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Time Delay
The mirror delays before switchingcfrom the night back
to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing
of the mirror as you drive under li-ghts and through
traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The-reverse mode is another important €eature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever
is placed in "R'
(Reverse), the mirror shifts to the day mode. This gives
you a bright image in the mirror
as you back up.
Automatic/Off Switch
Push the switch up for the AUTO position. The switch
cap will light indicating the mirror will automatically
adjust for glare.
To turn the automatic adjust off, push the switch down.
Front Reading Lights
There are two reading lights located on .the rearview
mirror. Push the switch closest'to the light to turn it on
or off.
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Cleaniqg Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two
photocells that make the mirror work.
Outside Mirrors
Manual
To adjust the.left outside mirror, rotate the knob located
on the driver's.
door. The right outside mirror must be
adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror
so you can just
see the.
side of your vehicle.
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Power (Option)
If your -Buick has the
optional power mirrors, the
mirror control
is located on
the driver's door. .Rotate. the
control
to the left or right to
choose the mirror you want
'to:.%dj,wst.
Then move the
control in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
Adjust each
mirror so you
can
just see the side of your
car and the area behind
your car.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
The left outside mirror is. heated when you activate the
rear window defogger.

Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.
/d CAUTION:
If you aren’t used to a cor.. 3- mirro IOU can
hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can ma
things (like other vehicles)
look farther away
than they really are. If you cut too sharply
inta
-the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your
right. Check your inside mirror or glance over - - - ur shoulder before changing lanes.
Convenience Net (Wagon)
A convenience net is provided for the rear of your
wagon
to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from
falling over
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
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/! CAUTIO
I If the wagon has a rear facing third seat, items
stored in the net could injure occupants seated
there during an accident, or the net could
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their escape afterward. Unhook the net and
store it when passengers
will ride in the rea
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Keep the rear luau floor flat wncn you US ne. net.
The net can be hooked as. shown so that-it lies flat
against the load
floor or stands up and down.
I'he net is nor for larger, heavier loads. Store such loads
mder the load floor, or on the load floor as far forward
LS you can.
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Convenience Net (Sedan)
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Wagon Cargo Security Cover (Option)
The security cover is used
Your car has 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.
41 to cover the rear area when
vou want items hidden from
,
sight.
To use it, pull on the handle
hnd pull the cover all the
way to the tailgate.
Then,
insert each end of the cover
into the slots, making sure
. . . . . . . to get them fully in place.
To return the cover, pull again on the handle, pulling the
cover up and
out of the slots. Gently let the cover roll
back up to the
front.
Be careful not to let go of the cover before it is fully
retracted, as it could be damaged.
The security covercan also be removed from the car.
Each end of the c.over is spring-loaded. Push in either
end towards the center and lift it out from the bracket.
To replace the cover, p.ut one end of .the cover in the
bracket. Then push the other spring in
and insert it into
the bracket.
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A CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision (-
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured.
If you remove the cover, always store it
properly secured. When you put it back,
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be sure that it is secure attached.
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Wagon Luggage Carrier
You have a luggage carrier and can load things on top of
your vehicle. The luggage carrier has' slats ,and side rails
attached
to the roof, sliding crossrails and places to use.
for tying things down. These let you load some things
on
top of your vehicle, so long. as they -are not wider or
longer than the luggage carrier. I. I '.. ,;:; ' .,P

/! CA ,UTI01
If you try ta wry s net lg on top of your
vehicle
that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
- like paneling, plywood, a mattress,
and
so forth -the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to
lose cont
What you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and this could cause you or other drivers
have
a collision, and of course damage your
vehicle. You may be able to carry something
this inside.
For example, a 4’ by-8’ sheet Will fiw’ aon’t.exceed,the maimm,v&i& capacity when
inside your vehicle. But, never carry something loading your. Buick . For ‘more information on vehicle
longer or wider than your luggage carrier ~ I top eqadty arid loading, see. Index -under ‘‘ Loading Yo-ur
of your vehicle. Vehicle.”
To prevent damage OT loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check-now
and then to make sure the luggage carrier
and cargo are still securely fastened.
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Light Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) , .I. .. ,
The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the
mirror cover is opened.
Closing the mirror cover turns
off the lights.
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Ashtrays
The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.