Yellow blue | Buick 2000 manual

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A. Air Outlets	H. Exterior Lamps
B. Driver Information Center Buttons (If Equipped)	I.	Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls (If Equipped)
C. Multifunction Lever	J.	Hood Release
D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	K. Parking Brake
E. Hazard Warning Flashers	L. Cruise Controls
F. Instrument Cluster	M. Audio System
G. Traction Control Button (If Equipped)	N. Climate Controls
	O. Glove Box

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Buick 2000 manual Yellow blue

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Page Features and Controls For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols Iii Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle Yellow blue Seats and Restraint Systems Power Seat Seats and Seat ControlsManual Lumbar Support Power Lumbar Control If Equipped Memory Seat and Mirrors Option Heated Seats Option Reclining Front Seatbacks Head Restraints Safety Belts Theyre for Everyone Why Safety Belts Work Yellow blue Yellow blue Yellow blue How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver PositionAdults Lap-Shoulder Belt Yellow blue Whats wrong with this? Belt is buckled in the wrong place Whats wrong with this? Belt is twisted across the body Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag Systems Yellow blue AIR BAG Where are the air bags? How the Air Bag Systems Work Yellow blue When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate? How does an air bag restrain? What will you see after an air bag inflates? Yellow blue Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Lap Belt Yellow blue Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Passenger PositionsLap-Shoulder Belt Yellow blue Yellow blue Children Smaller Children and Babies Yellow blue Yellow blue Child Restraints What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Yellow blue Forward-facing child restraint C-E positions Yellow blue Where to Put the Restraint Top Strap Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Yellow blue Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Yellow blue Yellow blue Larger Children Yellow blue Yellow blue Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint SystemsReplacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Features and Controls Keys Yellow blue Door Locks Power Door Locks Central Door Unlocking SystemDoor Ajar Reminder If Equipped Automatic Door Locks Delayed Locking Rear Door Security Lock To Use One of These Locks To Open a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On To Cancel the Rear Door LockLockout Protection Leaving Your Vehicle Remote Keyless Entry System This device may not cause harmful interference, Instant Alarm Personal Choice FeaturesOperation Security Feedback Battery Replacement Matching Transmitters To Your Vehicle Resynchronization Trunk Trunk Lock ReleaseRemote Trunk Release and Trunk Lockout Trunk Security Override Theft Key in the IgnitionParking at Night Parking Lots Content Theft-Deterrent If Equipped Testing the Alarm PASS-KeyRIII Yellow blue New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power Key Reminder Warning Starting Your Engine Starting Your V6 Engine Yellow blue Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Yellow blue Yellow blue Parking Brake Shifting Into Park P Yellow blue Leaving Your Vehicle With Engine Running Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While Youre Parked Power Windows Windows Horn Tilt WheelExpress-Down Windows Window Lock Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Indicator Turn Signal On Chime Headlamp High/Low-Beam ChangerFlash-To-Pass Windshield Wipers RainsensetWipers If Equipped Windshield Washer Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Reducing Speed While Using Cruise ControlPassing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Exterior Lamps Headlamps Parking Lamps Lamps On ReminderDaytime Running Lamps Cornering Lamps If Equipped Twilight SentinelR Park Lamp Override Feature Interior LampsInstrument Panel Intensity Brightness Control Light Sensor Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed Exit LightingCourtesy Lamps Theater Dimming Personal Choice Programming Battery Load Management Exterior Lighting Battery SaverInadvertent Power Battery Saver Front Reading Lamps Mirrors Day/Night Manual Rearview MirrorElectrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror If Equipped Time Delay Cleaning the PhotocellsMirror Operation Compass Operation Compass Calibration Compass Variance Power Remote Control Mirrors Parallel Park Assist Mirror If EquippedConvex Outside Mirror Storage Compartments Glove BoxFront Storage Armrest Front Center Console Option Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun VisorsConvenience Net If Equipped Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors If Equipped OnStarR System Option Sunroof OptionDual Sun Visors Universal Transmitter If Equipped Programming the Universal Transmitter Operating the Universal Transmitter Accessories ªRolling Codeº Programming If EquippedErasing Channels Auxiliary Power Outlets Instrument Panel Your Information System Yellow blue Instrument Panel Clusters Instrument Cluster With Tachometer Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer If EquippedTrip Odometer Indicators Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light Battery System Warning Light Brake System Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System Warning Light Option Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Oil Pressure Light Service Vehicle Soon Light Fuel Gage Cruise Light Head-Up Display HUD If Equipped Yellow blue Yellow blue Driver Information Center DIC If Equipped DIC Displays and Controls Yellow blue Yellow blue DIC Warnings and Messages EXP Export ID DIC Personal Choice Programming Yellow blue Automatic Door Locks Window Lockout Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter LightingExterior Lights Memory Seat Recall Parallel Park Assist If Equipped Driver ID Yellow blue Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Temperature Lever Mode ControlsComfort Controls Electronic Touch Climate Control Yellow blue Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control If Equipped Temperature Button Fan ButtonAutomatic Operation Manual Operation Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Ventilation Tips Passenger Control If Equipped Setting the Clock Audio SystemsSteering Wheel Controls for Climate Control If Equipped AM-FM Stereo Playing the RadioFinding a Station Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing a Cassette Tape Yellow blue Yellow blue Playing the Radio Setting the Tone Playing a Cassette Tape Yellow blue Playing the Radio Playing a Compact Disc Yellow blue Playing the Radio Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers Yellow blue Playing a Compact Disc Yellow blue Trunk-Mounted CD Changer Option Compact Disc Changer Errors Playing a Compact Disc Theft-Deterrent Feature If Equipped Personal Choice Radio Controls If Equipped Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio SystemFM Stereo Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Care of Your Compact Disc PlayerDiversity Antenna System Yellow blue Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Yellow blue Yellow blue Control of a Vehicle Braking Anti-Lock Brakes ABS Yellow blue Using Anti-Lock Traction Control System If Equipped Braking in Emergencies Power Steering SteeringSteering Tips Driving on Curves Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Night Vision Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing WaterSome Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels? Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Yellow blue Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice If Youre Caught in a Blizzard Yellow blue Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Yellow blue Electronic Level Control Towing a Trailer Weight of the Trailer If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires Safety Chains Trailer Wiring HarnessHitches Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer Following DistancePassing Backing Up Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Making TurnsDriving On Grades When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer TowingEngine Cooling When Trailer Towing Parking on Hills Yellow blue Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Yellow blue Yellow blue Yellow blue Yellow blue Removal Procedure Towing Your Vehicle Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Cooling System Full HOT Yellow blue How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank Yellow blue How to Add Coolant to the Radiator Yellow blue Yellow blue If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Removing Wheel Covers Wheel Nut Caps Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Spare Tire Yellow blue Yellow blue Yellow blue Yellow blue Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Compact Spare Tire If Youre Stuck In Sand, Mud Ice or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Yellow blue Service and Appearance Care Service Doing Your Own Service Work Fuel Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Yellow blue Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Yellow blue Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Yellow blue Yellow blue Engine Oil Underhood LampChecking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Yellow blue Engine Oil Additives Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Reset the Oil Life SystemWhat to Do with Used Oil Yellow blue Yellow blue When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle FluidPassenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped How to Check Checking the Fluid Level Yellow blue How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant What to Use Checking Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Adding Coolant Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering FluidHow to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Brake Fluid What to Add Brake Adjustment Brake WearBrake Pedal Travel Battery Replacing Brake System Parts Vehicle Storage Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Aiming Yellow blue Headlamp Horizontal Aiming Headlamp Vertical Aiming Yellow blue Front Turn Signal Cornering LampsTrunk-Mounted Back-Up and Taillamps Pull out the assembly Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and Taillamps Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Inflation -- Tire Pressure When to Check How to CheckCheck Tire Pressure System If Equipped Yellow blue Tire Inspection and Rotation When Its Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature --A, B, C TreadwearTraction --AA, A, B, C Wheel Replacement Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning of Fabric/CarpetAppearance Care Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Care of Safety Belts Cleaning VinylCleaning Leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper BladesCleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Weatherstrips Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Washing Your VehicleFinish Care Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Cleaning TiresSheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance Finish DamageChemical Paint Spotting GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Part Number Size Description Usage Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Number VINEngine Identification Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical Equipment Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Bussed Electrical Center BEC Mini Usage fuse Mini Relays Usage Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Rear Underseat Bussed Electrical Center BEC Minifuses Usage Circuit Usage Breakers Replacement Bulbs Rear Outside Lamps Capacities and Specifications Engine SpecificationsWheel Nut Torque Capacities Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Vehicle DimensionsEngine Accessory Belt Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements IntroductionYour Vehicle and the Environment How This Section is Organized Part a Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance ScheduleSelecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Footnotes Miles 5 000 km 12,000 Miles 20 000 km 24,000 Miles 40 000 km 36,000 Miles 60 000 km 45,000 Miles 75 000 km 51,000 Miles 85 000 km 60,000 Miles 100 000 km 69,000 Miles 115 000 km 78,000 Miles 130 000 km 90,000 Miles 150 000 km 99,000 Miles 165 000 km 150,000 Miles 240 000 km Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Miles 12 500 km 37,500 Miles 62 500 km 52,500 Miles 87 500 km 67,500 Miles 112 500 km 82,500 Miles 137 500 km 100,000 Miles 166 000 km Part B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel FillAt Least Once a Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check Underbody Flushing Service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Exhaust System InspectionEngine Cooling System Inspection Throttle System Inspection Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT Part E Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Yellow blue Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Customer Assistance OfficesUnited States GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities CanadaAll Overseas Locations Caribbean Numbers Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Plan Ahead When Possible Shuttle ServiceCourtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty Information Additional Program InformationCourtesy Rental Vehicle Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Buick Service Publications Ordering Information Order Toll Free