1993 BUICK ROADMASTER warning lights

Vehicle Symbols . , . '
mcese are some .of the,symbols you will find on your vehicle. . ' . '".' . '*
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For example,
these symbols
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are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
INJURY
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EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
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BATTERY CAUSE
BURNS
SPARKS AVOID
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FLAMES
COULD
EXPLODE BATTERY
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These symbols
are
important
for you.and.
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle-is- ' .
driven: ~ , E , .. , .,
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UNLOCK e
SEAT,
BELTS
WlNDOW
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POWER
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have to'do with , .
your lights: ' ,. , - .<
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MASTER %. . 8
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PARKING pf
LIGHTS
HAZARD
WARNING
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FLASHER
HIGH
'IGHTS BEAM OR = =o
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are on some bf
your controls.:
WIN'DSHIELD. ' ' ' 0- c,
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WINDSHIELDQ WASHER
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DEFROSTER
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WINDOW
DEFOGGER
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HEADLAMP -
WIPER
These symbols
are used on '
,warning and
indicator lights:
RADIATOR COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL 'e,
PRESSURE
TEMP
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ANTILOCK. (a)
BRAKE
Bere are some
other symbols
,you may see:
FUSE
RADIO.
CONDITIONING ..
TRUNK
HATCHBACK
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RELEASE --
LIGHTER e,
SPEAKER
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Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and infom.ation on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
. and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2 includes:
Keys
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DoorLock ....................................................................... \
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New Vehicle Break-In ............................................................... 74
Starting the Engine
................................................................. 75
Shifting the Transmission
.......................................................... 78, 82
Windows ........................................................................\
. 87
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 88
Multi-IFunctionLever ............................................................... 88
TurnandLaneChangeSignals ................................................... 89
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer .............................................. 90
Windshield WiperWasher
....................................................... 91
Cruise Control
.................................................................. 94
Instrument Panel
................................................................... 1 13
Speedometer and Odometer
..................................................... 114
Warning Lights and Gages
...................................................... 114
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Lights
These switches control
the following li-ght
systems:
Headlight C60n?' Warning
If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone
when
you turn off the ignitbn.
Twilight Sentinel (Option)
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Headlights
Taillights
Parking Lights
License Lights Sidemarker Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Interior Courtesy Lights
By rotating the switch marked MAX and INT you can
make the instrument panel lights bright
or dim and turn
the courtesy lights
on or off.
Twilight Sentinel turns your
headlights on and
off '
autcimatically by sensing
how dark it is outside.
.. To operate it, leave the LIGHTS switch off and move
the Twilight Sentinel control to any position but
OFF.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you See your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,:...
in either miles (used in the
U.S.) or klometers (usedbj:l::.r
Canad,a).
UT Buicli hasa "tamper7&ist.mt-odometer." If you ' .
;can see silyet lines betweiin. ttie numbers, probably "
!somehe has. tried to turn it, back. The,.numbers may not
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:be accurate.
'You .may wonder what happens if.a car has to have a
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;new odometer installed. The new one should be set to
"the same reading as the old one. If that is not possible,
"hen it's set at zero, and a label on. the driver's door must
:show the old reading and when the new one was
::installed.
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Trip Odometer
A trip odometer can tell
you how may 'miles you
have driven since you last
set it to zero.
To reset it,
sh the button.
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This, section describes the warning lights and gkges that
may'
be on your vehicle. The pictures will help yb~'
locate them.
Warning 'lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
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Your Own Signals Defensive Driving
Drivers signal
to others, too. It’s not only more polite,
it’s safer ‘to let other drivers know what you are doing.
And in some places the law requires driver signals.
Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when you
plan to turn or change lanes.
If necessary, you can
use hand signals out the window:
Left arm straight out for
a left turn, down- for slow or
about-to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing. down. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once
or twice
in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns
the driver behind you.
Disabled. Your -four-way flashers signal that your
vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See “Hazard Warning
Flasher” in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important
information.
The officer’s signals govern, no matter
what the traffic lights or other signs say.
The next section discusses some of the road conditions
you
may encounter. The
best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
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defensively. !
Please start with a very important safety device in your
Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) i
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Expect children to dash out from behind parked cas,
often-followed by other children. Expect occupants
in
parked cars to open doors into traffic., Watch for
movement
in parked cars - someone may be about to
open a door.
Expect other drivers to run stop signs when. you are on a
through street. Be ready to brake if necessary
as you go
through intersections. You may not have
to use the
brake, but if you do, you will be ready.
If you’re driving through a shopping center parking lot
where there are well-marked lanes, directional arrows,
and designated parking areas, expect.some drivers to
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vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make a “mirrored surface’’
- and slow .down when you
.have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want
to
go-
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired
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by alcohol or drugs, with night vision prob1ems;or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most
dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving.” in
the Index for more on this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlights behind you.
Since’ you can’t see as well,
you may need to slow
down and
keep more space between you and other
vehicles. It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead
is going just
by looking at its taillights,
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlights can light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull
off the road in a safe place and
rest.
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Tips on Driving in Fog
If you get caught in fog, turn your headlights on low
beam, even in daytime. You’ll see
- and be seen -
better.
Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough
ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay
your pass if you suspect the
fog.is worse up ahead. If
other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them.
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If visibility is near zero and you must stop but are
unsuTe whether you are away
from the road, turn your
lights on, start
your hazard warning flasher, and sound
your
Born at intervals or when you hear approaching
traffic. One
of the
biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic
on them. You’ll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention
to
traffic signals.
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7 Press the button in to. ~ make your front and, rear
i : turn s$gnal .lights' flash on
and
off. .. . ,.
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Your hazard warning -flashers work no' matter wnat
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
To turn off the flashers,
pull out on the collar.
When the hazard
warning
flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles; you can set one up at
the side
of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your
vehicle.
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