1993 BUICK ROADMASTER towing

Part 5 Problems on the Road
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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road .
Part 5 includes:
Hazard Warning Flashers
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“Jump”Starting ...................................................................
OtherWarningDevices .............................................................
TowingYourBuick ................................................................
Engineoverheating ................................................................
IfaTireGoesFlat .................................................................
ChangingaFlatTire ................................................................
CompactSpareTire ................................................................
If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ..............................................
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Towing Your Car
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing
service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is
a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier (C) tow
truck.
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory-new
by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting, or special
tires and wheels, these
instructions and illustrations may not
be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
When you call, tell.the towing service:
That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of- your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the
tow operator
know that this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to
see them.

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard
end
of ,each lower contrbl
am.
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
Attach “T” hook chains to
slots in the frame rails just
both sides.
’ .ahead of rear wheels on
Position the
I-owes sling crossbar directly under the rear
fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam NOT is needed.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I
Follow Schedule'I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
e -When most trips are' less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
.e When mosttrips include extended idling and/oi- frequent low-speed operation as \
in stop-and-go traffic.
e Towing a trailer.*?
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi\
or other commercial applications.
TO~BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM (See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or
Services Following Months, Whichever
Schedules I and 11j Occurs First
I 1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter Every 3 000 mi. (5000 km)
Change* or 3 months.
I 2. Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change
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3. Throttle Body Mounting At 6 OQd)..mi,~10~000 km)
Bolt Torque*
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At 6,000 mi. (10 000 km) and
km) or as necessary
4. Tire 8L Inspection ' then every 15 000 mi. (25 000 Rotation
5. Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection" Every
30 000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 months.
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KILOMETER;
35 40 45
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7.
8.
To help ensure-proper operation, we recommena a
pressure test of both’the cooling system and the
pressure cap. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (1 60 000 km).
Front Wheel Bearing Repack - When your 9. Spark Plug Replacement* - Replace spark plugs
vehicle is used in such service as police work, as a with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart.’’ in
taxi or
in door-to-door delivery, clean and repackthe the Index.
front wheel bearings at each brake relining or
15,000 Spark plug Wire Inspection*? - Inspect for
miles (25 000 km), whichever comes first. If you
don’t use your vehicle in such service, clean
and
repack the bearings at each brake relining or 30,000 -
miles (50 000 km) whichever comes first. burns, cracks .or other damage. Check the boot fit
at
the distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires
as. needed.
Transmission Service - Change both the fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or ‘more
of these
conditions:
In heayy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
‘90 OF (32 C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
11. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection*?
- Conduct the EGR system service
as described in the service manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see “Service Publications” in the
Index.
12. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* - Replace every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more ofkn under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
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Starting Your Car if the Battery is"Dead" ....... : ..... 206
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine
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Steering
....................................... 169
Steering Tips
................................... 169
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................... 88
Steering Without Power Assist
..................... 169
Steireo Sound Systems
............................ 134
Storage Armrest
................................. 11 1
Storage Compartment. Wagon
....................... 68
StorageTray
.................................... 112
Storing Your Car
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Stuck. If Your Car is
.............................. 239
Steering in Emergencies
... : ....................... 170
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key is
....................... 75
Subscribing to hick Service Publications
............ 323
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
(SIR) ......... 35
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Light
......... 36
Symbols on Road Signs
........................... ' 156
Symbols on Your Car
.............................. 12
Table of Contents
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Tachometer
..................................... 119
Tamper-Resistant Odometer
........................ 114
Tailgate Operation
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Tailgate Release
.................................. 66
Taillamp
.Bulb Replacement ........................ 267
TapePlayerCare
................................ 148
Temperature, Engine Coolant Warning Light
.......... 122
Theft
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Thermostat
..................................... 259
Third Gear, When
to Use ............................. 80
Third Seatback Operation .......................... 19
Tilt Steering Wheel
................................ 88
Time. Setting the ..................... 137.139.142. 145
Tire Balance
.................................... 277
Tire Chains
..................................... 278
Tire. Flat
....................................... 224
Tire Inflation
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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Tire Quality Grading
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Tires
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Tires and Winter Driving .......................... 191 I
Tires. When to Replace ............................ 274
Tires. White Sidewall. Cleaning
.................... '284
Topstrap
........................................ 48
Torn Safety Belts ........................ 1 ........ 59
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
.............. 190
Towing a Trailer
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Towing Your'Car
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Trademarks. GM .................................. 2
Traffic Lights
................................... 157
Traffic Officer
.................................. 159 ~
Trailer Brakes ................................... 198
Trailer Tbwing
.................................... 195
Tailgate Remote Release
........................... 65
Transmission. Automatic
........................... 78
Transmission Fhid
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Trip Odometer
.................................. 114
Turn Signal and Headlight Beam Lever ........ i ....... 88
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............... 89
Turn Signal Reminder ............................. 90
Trunk Pull-Down Feature
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Trunk Release
................................... 65
Twilight Sentinel
................................. 99
'lhisted Safety Belts
............................... 34
Two Children Wearing the Same Safety Belt
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