1993 BUICK ROADMASTER tire size

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your
engine and may stay on for several seconds or
so. That’s
normal.
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 Buiek
needs service. Unless the regular ‘brake system warning
light is also
on, you will still have brakes, but not
anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
light is also
on, see “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier
in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning .light may also come
on when you are driving with
a compact spare. tire, If
this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lo,ck
until you replace the compact spare ,with
.a fuU-simtire.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays
on after
you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if
it comes
on again when you’re driving, your Buick
needs service.
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for
cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification
label at the rear edge
of the driver’s doqr (or see “Tire
Loading” in the Index). Then be sure you don’t go over
the
GVW limit for your vehicle.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are
a
few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules to follow:
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If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will
weigh more than
2,000 pounds (900 kg), be sure to
use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch
and sway control of the proper size. This equipment
is very important for proper vehicle loading and
good handling when you’re driving.
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install
a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your
vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt
and water can, too.
The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for
hitches.
Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the
bumper.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer
so that the tongue will not drop to
the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the
hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for
attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety
chains
to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes
- and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for
the trailer brakes
so you’ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock
brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle’s brake
system.
If you do, both brake systems won’t work well,
or at all.
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Compact Spare T,ire
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
Pa). The compact spare is made to g6 up to 3,000 miles
(50,OO 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-1ock.brake system warning light -may come on
when you are driving with a compact spare. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Waming Light”
in the Index.
Don’t-use
your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel
with other
wheels or tires. They. won’t
fit.. Keep your spare and its
wheel together.
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L CAUTIOF
s J a Jal , a we, or orner equlpmenr in rn
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store al
these
in the proper place
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Center High Mounted Stop Light
Replacement
Lift up the tailgate window. Unscrew the two screws. Bring down the bulb assembly. Pull a bulb out of.its
retainer and replace. Reverse the,steps to reassemble.
Loading Your Vehi.cIe
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
@I OCCUPAN'TS TIRE-LOADING
INF0,RMATlON
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V:EHICLE CAP, WT.
FRT.. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
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MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY
WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE
SPEED PRESSURE
.RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSI/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S 'MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found -on- the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
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MFD BY GENER-At MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO 'ALL APPLI- CABLE US. FE,DE.RAL MOT0.R'
VEH'ICLE
SAFETY, BU.MPER,-AND THiEFT PREVENTI0.N
STANDARD,S IN EFFECT ON THE DATE
OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification 'label, found on the'
rear edge of the driver's do,ar. It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle' Weight Rating). The GVWX includes the.
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
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The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
.To find out what kind and size of tires you need; look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec)
-number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
That way,
your vehicle will continue
to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle.
If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the
TPC nu-mber will be followed. by a “MS”
(for mad and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure .they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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A CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control
while driving. If you mix tires of different siz
or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the
vehicle may not handle properly, and you
cows
have a crash. Be sure to use the same size and
type tires
on all four wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare (if
you have one). It
was developed for use on your
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold
in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified govement test course. For
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PART
NUMBER SIZE
12345343 16 02. (0.473L
1052277 12
oz. (0.354L)
1052863
L.oz. (0.028kg)
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L)
1050173 16
oz. (0.473L)
1050174
16 oz. (0.473L)
1 0502 1 4 32
oz. (0.946L)
1050244
16 oz. (0.473L)
1050427 23
oz. (0.680L)
1050429 6 lb. (2.72kg)
1052349 12
oz. (0.340kg)
I05 1055 16 oz. (0.473L)
1051398"
8 02. (0.237L)
1051515 32
oz. (0.946L)
1052870
16 02. (0.473L)
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See Your General Motors Dealers for These Product
See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products.
Care and Maintenance Materials
:an get these from your Buick dealer.
DESCRIPTION USAGE
lgic Mirror Creme Wax Exterior cleaner and polish
Spray-A-Squeak Weather strips Silicone Grease
. Stops squeaks
Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes
Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust
and corrosion
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleiins white and -black
tires
Vinylbeather Cleaner Spot and stain removal
Fabric Cleaner Spot and
stain removal
Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls
Multi-PurposkPowdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl
and cloth, ako,
tires andmats
Lubriplate (White Grease) For hood,
trunk,
door hiriges afid latches
Preservatone Vinyl Top Dressing
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Spot Lifter For cloth
Washer Solvent Windshield-washing System
Wash-Wax (conc.) Exterior Wash
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