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In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. If the child restraint is forward-facing, attach the top strap to the top strap anchor. Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions. See Top Strap on page if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 70 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the while you push down on the child restraint. If safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Disconnect the shoulder part of the belt and store it before securing child restraint. Page 72 4. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. Make sure the release button is or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Your vehicle has air bags — a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag. Your vehicle is also equipped Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Collision system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. Page 90 You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call Buick Roadside Assistance.
See Roadside Assistance Program on page for more information. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada. If you get this message, the battery in the key Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to fob needs to be replaced.
From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. Door Locks To unlock either front door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. Close the door. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other rear page to program the automatic door lock feature.
The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from Rear Door Security Locks inside the vehicle when this feature is in use. Page Lockout Protection Lockout Protection Liftgate The lockout protection feature may prevent you from locking your key in your vehicle.
Page Liftgate Release Liftgate Release Your vehicle may have either a liftgate release button, located in the instrument panel switchbank, or a release button located on the inner side of the liftgate handle.
A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. This switch is labeled AUTO. The window will lower completely. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the switch.
Page Theft-Deterrent Systems Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without the optional remote keyless Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the entry transmitter or the key or tries to turn the ignition on vanity mirror.
At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses Your vehicle is equipped and Circuit Breakers on page Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. Vehicle 2. Insert the original key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer New Vehicle Break-In for service. If it is, then turn the With the key in the ignition, you can turn the key to four steering wheel left and right while you turn the key different positions. Do this until sunroof and the Automatic Level Control will continue to the engine starts.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park P on page for more information.
Page Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Your vehicle can roll. You have to fully apply your regular the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl brakes before you can shift from PARK P , when in the transaxle.
It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO , which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. One photocell on the front of the mirror senses when it Manual Rearview Mirror is becoming dark outside. Another photocell, facing rearward, senses headlamps behind you.
To keep the To reduce glare from headlamps behind you, pull the photocells operating well, occasionally clean them with a lever toward you to the night position. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 this device may not cause interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as 3. It is also button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, button. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver motor-head unit. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter motor-head unit. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 1. Lift the lid to use the storage compartment.
If the glove box has a lock, put your key into the lock The compartment has an accessory power outlet for and turn the key counterclockwise. Page Storage Compartment Storage Compartment Front Armrest Storage Area To open the storage compartment, located at the front Your vehicle has a front armrest storage compartment of the overhead console, press the release latch which contains a coinholder tray and two storage forward.
Then pull the compartment down to the full compartments, one located under the coinholder tray, open position. Page Rear Storage Area To adjust the crossrails, lift the release levers on each side to unlock them. Slide the crossrails forward or backward, as needed, to accommodate loads of various sizes. After repositioning the crossrails, push the release lever down. This will lock the crossrails in place. Notice: Do not open the sunroof if the crossrails are not in the full rear position.
Make sure that all items have been removed from 1. Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience the rear of the vehicle.
Make sure that all items have been removed from the top and the inside of the rear convenience center. Lift the handle s on the top of the lid to open the storage bin. Make sure that all items have been removed from the rear of the vehicle. Page Vehicle Personalization Press the rear of the switch a second time and release 2. The glass panel the odometer for two seconds while the odometer is and sunshade will fully open.
When the glass panel is in the odometer mode. The mode may have been changed since then. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do This feature allows you to customize the headlamps and the following: parking lamps. To determine the current mode, or to change the mode, do This feature allows you to delay the locking of your the following: doors. Count the number of chimes you hear. If you do not wish to change following modes. Push and release the memory button 1 or 2 corresponding to the desired driving position.
Hazard Warning Flasher Switch D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Shift Lever F. Instrument Panel Outlets G. Audio System H. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The washers and located in the instrument wipers will operate.
When you release the paddle, the panel switchbank. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Push the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Page Fog Lamps Fog Lamps Interior Lamps The fog lamp button is Your interior lamps control located on the exterior is located below the lamp control.
Instrument Panel Brightness The FOG light, located next to the fog lamp button, will come on to indicate when the fog lamps are on. Page Entry Lighting Headlamp Exit Delay Entry Lighting If your vehicle has headlamp exit delay, it will keep the If your vehicle has entry lighting, the interior of your headlamps and parking lamps on at night for vehicle will illuminate for 25 seconds so you can 30 seconds if: see inside your vehicle before you enter.
The lamps will continue to After 30 seconds, the interior lamps will fade out. The cargo lamp is located in the rear of the vehicle, The lamps will turn off before the 25 seconds if: above the liftgate opening.
It contains switches or blanks tape may also be displayed and will appear as an image that will vary with the options that are on your vehicle. Look at the instrument panel cluster for more information. If it is cold 1. Start your engine and turn the dimmer knob to the outside, this display may stay on for up to a minute. It operates only at very low speeds, less backing up. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Lift the lid to expose the ashtray.
The ashtray removes by lifting it up. Page Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise Bi-Level : This mode directs half of the air to the or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the air instrument panel outlets, then directs the remaining temperature inside your vehicle.
Page Rear Window Defogger The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the Recirculation cannot be selected while in the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of defrost mode. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the Your vehicle may have a dual climate control system.
Page When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come Using these settings together for long periods of time on. The air-conditioning compressor also comes on. The may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi-level dry.
In this mode, the system Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate will automatically turn off recirculation and run the control system. Page Manual Operation 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting.
Use this mode to send air to the rear of the not cause the system to heat or cool any faster. Page Temperature Control: Use the DRIVER knob to Using these settings together for long periods of time increase or decrease the air temperature inside your may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too vehicle. If the front passenger would like the temperature dry.
This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle. Page Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
The indicator warning lights and gages are explained on the following pages. Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada. This feature can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of miles or kilometers driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if you forget to reset your trip odometer at the beginning of a trip.
Then come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten the light should go out. If the ignition key to ON. If it does, the light should come on for a warning light. Page Malfunction Indicator Lamp Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the Service Engine Soon Light in the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
Page If The Light Is Flashing Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this If the Light Is Flashing light on, after a while, your emission controls The following may prevent more serious damage to may not work as well, your fuel economy may not your vehicle: be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
It will require at least You may be able to correct the emission system one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Page Fuel Gage Fuel Gage Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on-board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection.
This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. All these things are normal and do not indicate that Message anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
You may too hot. Page Charging System Indicator Message Low Oil Pressure Message The charging system battery symbol will come on in the message center when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working. United States Canada It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It Your vehicle is equipped with a low oil pressure warning should go out once the engine is running.
Have your vehicle serviced immediately. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. If it does, it will you turn it off. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver If you receive this message, the battery in the remote Information Center DIC , you are ready to begin keyless entry needs to be replaced. See Bulb Replacement on page for more information.
Page Compass Variance Compass Variance 2. Press and hold the SET button for longer than three seconds. Compass variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north.
In some areas of the country, the difference is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass must be set. To learn the average fuel System. Press the The DIC is used to program the choices of two drivers. LOCK button on the remote keyless entry. Page Interior Lighting Delay The headlamps and parking lamps will stay on for ON: This feature will continue to illuminate the interior 15 seconds when the ignition is turned to OFF.
You can either exit programming mode by following the instructions The interior lighting on feature can be programmed to later in this section or program the next feature available one of the following modes: on your vehicle.
Page Delayed Locking 4. The delayed locking feature can be programmed to one If the auto door unlock feature has been programmed to of the following modes: DRIVER or ALL, the automatic door unlock feature can also be programmed to one of the following modes: ON: Lock your vehicle using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter while any door The Your vehicle was originally programmed to ALL.
The mode mode may have been changed since then. To determine may have been changed since then. To determine the the current mode, or to change the mode, do the current mode, or to change the mode, do the following: following: 1. Page Seat Recall The mode you selected is now set.
You can either exit If the seat recall feature has been programmed to ON, programming mode by following the instructions the seat recall feature can also be programmed to later in this section or program the next feature available one of the following modes: on your vehicle.
AM will also appear for morning hours. Each higher choice allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive.
Then push and signal. Then push and hold AUDIO for more from these stations and will only work when the than two seconds until you hear a beep. The indicator information is available. Press P-TYP. The PTY symbol will be displayed on When an alert announcement comes on the current the screen. The and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing.
If you radio station you will hear it. If you hold the button or press it more than once, Reverse : Press and hold this pushbutton to the player will continue moving back through the disc. When the road is smoother, the disc should play. In rare cases, a radio station and off. This feature is not supported by announcements, press this button and the radio all RDS stations. Your system is working properly. If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape SEEK : Your tape must have at least three can be inserted and will begin playing.
Page Cassette Tape Messages Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits If an error message appears while trying to play a It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit cassette tape, it could be for one of the following with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass reasons: feature on your tape player.
The selected display will of the music that has been recorded, and the way the now be the default. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. In rare cases, a radio station PWR Power : Push this knob to turn the system on may broadcast incorrect information that will cause and off. Page To change the default on the display, push the knob pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the until you see the display you want, then hold the knob next preset station.
P-TYPE and the last 1. This feature is not supported by The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your all RDS stations. These buttons have factory PTY presets.
Page If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic Your radio will also interrupt the play of a CD if the last announcements, press this button and the radio tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and will seek to a station that does.
Page Playing a Compact Disc 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single 4. Load a disc. Insert the disc partway into the slot, discs with an adapter ring. You can now remove Steps 1 through 3. If the disc is not removed, after 25 seconds, the discs, the radio will begin to play the last CD loaded. To use repeat, do the following: the current track, if more than ten seconds have passed.
The recorded tracks will begin to play in the song list. Turn the disc player on. Page Stereo Rca Jacks Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the entertainment system, connect an external auxiliary To change the batteries, do the following: device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on 1.
Page Playing A Disc Playing a Disc Stop : Press this button to stop playing, rewinding To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return up into the loading slot. Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote No Disc: This message will be displayed when the play control.
The up arrow will skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press the down arrow twice to take you to the previous chapter or track. Press this button to exit the current menu to move to the previous menu. This To change the remote control batteries, do the following: button may not work when the DVD is playing the 1.
Unclip the battery door located on the back of the copyright information or the previews. The volume on the Problem Recommended Action headphones could be too No power. The ignition may not be in low. Adjust the volume on run, accessory or RAP. After stopping the player, I Press the stop button on tried to take it out, but it push the play button but the remote control to was pulled back into sometimes the DVD starts resume where the DVD The eject button the DVD player.
In severe or extreme This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and temperatures your DVD control any of the music sources: radio, cassette system might not be tapes and CDs.
However, the rear seat passengers can operable. If the front passengers are already listening to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the bands and cannot change the frequency. The sound will mute while seeking. When radio functions using the buttons on your steering playing a cassette tape or a compact disc, press the up wheel. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
If the cleaning cassette ejects, Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases insert the cassette at least three times to ensure or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight thorough cleaning. Page Drunken Driving Drunken Driving The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? Page The law in an increasing number of U. In some other countries, the limit is even lower.
For example, it is 0. Page Braking Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance. This will give you maximum braking while reengage the cruise control. If the front drive wheels begin to slip, the rear wheels will automatically begin to drive the vehicle as required. Page Steering In Emergencies Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page Loss Of Control Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Page Driving At Night Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear.
Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Page Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. But it can if your going through some car washes can cause problems, tires do not have much tread or it the pressure in one or too.
The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid more is low. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Page Before Leaving On A Long Trip At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as to your sense of motion.
After driving for any distance you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are to check traffic. First, be Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, aware that it can happen.
Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Page Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow — drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow.
Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This saves fuel. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
That will Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. Page Dinghy Towing Dinghy Towing 2. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all of its 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead wheels on the ground. If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with two of its wheels on position with a clamping device designed for towing.
Page Automatic Level Control Automatic Level Control If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast On vehicles equipped with the automatic level control, as the vehicle goes. Page Weight Of The Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And, because you are a wiring. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Reapply the regular brakes. You really should not park your vehicle, with a 5. See the Maintenance Schedule for 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down more on this.
It tells you be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane break or fall off.
Page Additives Additives be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, Fuels in Foreign Countries allowing your emission control system to work The fuel cap has spring in it; vehicle. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page A. Underhood Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit G. See Battery on page Breakers on page Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap B. See Jump Starting on on page Page Engine Oil Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the engine compartment, near the center. If the low engine oil level message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your See Engine Compartment Overview on page for engine oil level right away.
Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. Promising luxury sedan Invicta , while presented as a show car at the Beijing Motor Show , is scheduled to be launched in at the Chinese Buick plant in Shanghai. Today, Buick focuses on full-size mid-range cars with good quality performance.
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