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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low as possible
throughout the pregnancy. The best
way to protect the fetus
is to protect the
mother. When
a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t
be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,”
earlier
in this section.
When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will
lock. If
it does, let it go back all the way and start again,
Center Passenger Position
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Buick, and information 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.
Keys
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I The ignition keys are for
-1 The door keys are for the
The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Your Buick dealer or
Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys.
Each plug has a code
on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep
the plugs in
a safe place. If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these
If you need a new ignition key, contact your Buick
dealer who can obtain the correct key code,
or, in an
emergency, call Buick Roadside Assistance at
plugs.
1-800-252- I1 12.
1 NOTICE:
Your Buick has a number of features that can help
prevent theft. But you can have
a lot of trouble
getting into your vehicle
if you ever lock your keys
inside.
You may even have to damage your vehicle
to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.
When a new Buick is delivered, the dealer removes the
plugs from the door keys and gives them to the first
owner.
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Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the
outside,
use your door key or Remote Lock
Control, if your vehicle has this option.
On two-door models, the door lock will light up for
about
15 seconds if you pull the door handle. The light
can help you find where to put your key when it’s dark
outside.
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Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the
doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of
PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned off.
From the inside, push
the lever down to lock the door.
To unlock, push the lever up.
rower Door Locks
Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all
doors.
On four-door models,
the rear doors do not have power
door lock switches. The lever on each rear door works
only that door’s lock. It won’t lock or unlock all the
doors. If
someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running,
have that person use the manual or power lock. When the
door
is closed again, it will lock automatically as long as
the shift lever is out
of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and
the ignition is
on. Note that the door must be opened, then
closed, or the door will not automatically relock.
If you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when
you turn the ignition off, you can remove the Lock
Control
fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close
the door.
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Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your
doors or unlock your trunk from
up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control operates
on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Should interference to this system occur,
try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary.
See the instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press
UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the
doors. The interior lamps
will come on (see “Illuminated
Entry”
in the Index for more details).
To lock all doors, press DOOR. To unlock the trunk,
press the trunk symbol on the transmitter. The
trunk will
only unlock if your transaxle is in PARK (P) and your
ignition is
in LOCK, OFF or ACC.
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen,
a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you
go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter
to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles
as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range
in any location. If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the batteries. To
replace your batteries:
1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back
of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front and back.
2. Gently pry the batteries out of the transmitter.
3. Put the new batteries into the transmitter as shown
on
the transmitter. Use Duracell@ batteries, type
DL201 6, or equivalent.
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
halves are together tightly so water won’t get in.
5. Test the transmitter.
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Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from
the outside, insert the door
key and turn it. You can also
use the Remote Lock
Control, if your vehicle has
this option.
Remote Trunk Release (Option)
Press the button behind the glove box door to unlock
the trunk from inside your
vehicle. Your transaxle shift
lever must
be in PARK (P).
Remember that your trunk can be opened at any time
using this lock release. Be sure to lock your doors.
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