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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a
rear door when. the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside..
2. Then open the door from the outside.
If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know how these security locks work, and
how to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
2. Use a key to move the lever all the way down.
from the outside.
3. Do the
same for the other rear door.
. The rear door locks will now work norinally.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has a number
of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Kev in the ipnition: If you walk away from your
vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for
joy
riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. . .) ..
When you park your Buick and open the driver’s’a*oor,
you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
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Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all
windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area,
or take
them with you.

Ignition Key Positions
Your square-headed key
opgs.@gs ,. .r , your ignition lock. ..
This lock gives you five different positions.
Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the
Lock position. This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft deterrent feature.
The other positions let you perform these functions:
ACC: Accessory lets you’use things like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the engine is
off. To use
“Acc,” push in the key and turn
it toward you. Your
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steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before
you inserted the key.
OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still
turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like “Lock.” Use
“Off’” if you must .have your car
in motion while the engine is
off.
RUN: This is the position for driving.
START This key position starts your engine.
Starting .Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
shows the code letter or
number for your engine. You will- find the VIN at the
top
left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.) Follow the proper
steps to start the engine.
Move your shift lever to
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
-- that’s a
safety feature;
To restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N’ (Neutral) only.
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Automatic Transaxle
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
P.(Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to
use when you start your engine because your vehicle
can’t move easily.
A CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in “P” (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
ehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level
ound, always set your parking brake and move
e shift lever to
“P” (Park). See “Shifting Into ‘P’
ark)”
in the Index. If you are parking on a hill
, if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on
11s” or “ Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before
starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle
shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular
brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the
ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift
out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push
the shift lever all the way into
“P,’ (Park) and also
release the shift lever button on floor shift console
models
- as you maintain brake application. Then move
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1 the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift
lever
button before moving the shift lever on floor shift
3: console models.) See “SI
section,
R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back ifting’ Out
of ‘I?’ (Park)” in this
To rock your vehicle back and forth
to get out of snow,
ice
or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If
You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or, Snow” in the Index.
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the
wheels. To restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N” (Neutral) only. Also, use “N’ when your vehicle
is being towed.
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A CAUTION:
hifting out of ‘‘P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while
our engine is “racing” (running at high speed)
s dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the
rake pedal, your vehicle could move very
apidly. You could lose control and
hit people or
bjects. Don’t shift out of
“P” (Park) or “N”
[Neutral) while your engine is racing.
Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out
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of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) with the engine
racing isn’t covered by your warranty.
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D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving.

The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
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To release the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake
release lever.
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If YOU are on a hill: See “ Parking on Hills” in the Index.
That section shows how to tuk your front wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill:
See
“ Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.
Shifting Into 44 P 99 (Park)
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A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in “PYy (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move,
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you are parking on a hill, or if
you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking On
Hills” or “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
Steering Column Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right fuot and
2. Move the shift lever into “F”’ (Park) position like
set
the parking brake.
this:
0 Pull the lever toward you.
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