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IA CAUTION: Air bags :..Hate with great force,faster than the blink ofan eye. If you're too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, evenwith an air bag, and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignitionto "Run" or "Start." Then the light should go out, which means the system is ready. - Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows "INFLATABLE RESTRAINT". The system checks itself and. $helight tells you if there is a problem. ? : A CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you startyour vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Haveyour vehicle serviced right away. 33

Section	Page
Table of Contents	12
Seats and Safety Belts	15
Seats and Seat Controls	16
Head Restraints	19
Safety Belts - They’re for Everyone	21
Why Safety Belts Work	22
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	28
Adults	28
Driver Position	28
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	39
Passenger Positions	40
Children	45
Smaller Children and Babies	45
Child Restraints	47
Larger Children	55
Safety Belt Extender	58
Checking Your Restraint System	58
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	61
Keys	62
Door Locks	63
New Vehicle "Break-In"	72
Starting the Engine	74
Shifting the Transaxle	77
Windows	86
Tilt Steering Wheel	86
Multi-Function Lever	87
Turn and Lane Change Signals	87
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer	89
Windshield Wiper/Washer	89
Cruise Control	92
Instrument Panel	107
Speedometer and Odometer	107
Warning Lights and Gages	109
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	119
Comfort Control System	120
Air Conditioner	120
Ventilaltion	120
Heater and Defroster	125
Audio Systems	126
Understanding Radio Reception	126
Radio Controls	128
Setting the Clock	129
Tape Player Controls	130
CD Player Controls	137
Care of Cassette Tape Player and Tapes	138
Care of Compact Discs	139
Antenna Care	139
Your Driving and the Road	141
Road Signs	142
Defensive Driving	149
Drunken Driving	150
Control of a Vehicle	154
Braking Tips	154
Steering Tips	159
Steering in Emergencies	160
Passing	162
Loss of Control	163
Driving at Night	164
Driving in the Rain	167
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze	169
City Driving	171
Freeway Driving	172
Driving on a Long Trip	174
Hill and Mountain Roads	175
Parking on Hills	177
Winter Driving	180
Towing a Trailer	184
Problems on the Road	185
Hazard Warning Flasher	186
Other Warning Devices	187
"Jump" Starting	188
Towing your Buick	193
Engine Overheating	198
If a Tire Goes Flat	206
Changing a Flat Tire	207
Compact Spare Tire	214
If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	216
Service and Appearance Care	217
Service Tips	218
Fuel	219
Hood Release	223
Engine Oil	226
Air Filter	230
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	231
Engine Coolant	233
Power Steering Fluid	236
Windshield Washer Fluid.	237
Brakes	238
Battery	239
Bulb Replacement	240
Loading Your Vehicle	244
Tires	246
Appearance Care	254
Vehicle Identification Number VIN	263
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	264
Capacities and Specifications	270
Maintenance Schedule	271
Introduction	272
A Word About Maintenance	272
Your Vehicle and the Environment	273
How this Part is Organized	273
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	275
Using Your Maintenance Schedules	275
Selelcting the Right Schedule	275
Schedule I	276
Schedule II	278
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	280
Section B: Owner Checks and Services	282
At Each Fuel Fill	282
At Least Once a Month	283
At Least Once a Year	283
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	286
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	287
Section E: Maintenance Record	289
Customer Assistance Information	291
Customer Satisfaction	291
Customer Assistance for Hearing and Speech Impaired	292
Reporting Safety Defects	293
Service Publications	294

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