ignition BUICK LESABRE 1993 User Guide

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 position starts your engine.
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NOTICE:
IT your Key seems stuck In “Lock” and you can-
turn
it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn
the steering wheel left and right while you turn
the key hard. But turn the key only with your
hand. Using
a tool to force it could break the key
or the ignition switch. If none
your vehicle needs service
Starting Your 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.
n’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your Buick is
ving.
If you do, Id damage the
nsaxle. Shift to
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3.
Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your
engine. In some other vehicles
you might need to do
this, but because
of your vehicle’s computer systems,
you don’t.
Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine
starts, let go
of the key. The idle speed will go down
as your engine gets warm.
If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in “Start”
for about three seconds at a time until your engine
starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery.
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PARK RNO321
Automatic Transaxle
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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: .
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle If the
shift [ever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the
parking
brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when ihe engine is
running unless you hsve to. 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, always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to V“ (Park).
See “Shifting Into “P” (Park)” in the Index. If you
arb parkfng on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer,
also see“Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer”
in’ the Index.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in “F‘” (Park) range before
starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle
shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular
brakes 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) as you
maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever
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NOTICE:
If your front wh
drive. This might happen
if you were stuck i
very deep sand or mud or were up agains
object. You could damage your transaxle.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't ho
your vehicle there with
only the accelerator
pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into
"P'' Park
to hold your vehicle
in position on a hill.
Parking Brake
The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels.
To set the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot.
Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition
is on, the brake system warning light will
come on.
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To release the parking brake:
Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake
release lever.
If you try to drive more than
50 feet with the parking
brake
on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds
until you release the parking brake or recycle the
ignition.
NOTICE
Driving with t
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rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace
them,
and you could also damage other parts
If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index.
That section shows how to turn 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.
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
walk away from
your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in “P” (Park).
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could
move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in “P”
[Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if
you leave the vehicle with the engine running, St
could overheat and even catch fire. You or others
could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with
the engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is
in “P” (Park) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the “P” (Park)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then,
see if
you can move the shift lever away from
“P” (Park)
without first pulling it toward you. If
you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into “P” (Park).
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Shifting Out of ‘‘P” (Park)
Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully apply your regular brake before you can
shift from
T“ (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run”
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into “P”
(Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the
shift lever into the gear
you wish. If you ever hold the
brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of
“P” (Park),
try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.”
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to “N” (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
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lings that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things
that can burn.
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You may also have a lock out button. Push LOCK to
disable the power window switches. This will prevent
passengers from opening and closing the windows. Push
UNLOCK to allow your passengers to be able to use
their window switches again.
Horn
To sound the horn, press a pad with the horn symbol on
either side
of the steering wheel.
Remote Trunk Release
I! The trunk release switch in
the glove
box must be
“ON” for the “TRUNK”
button to work.
This feature allows
you to secure items in the trunk
when you must leave the ignition key with an attendant.
To secure the trunk, turn OFF the TRUNK RELEASE,
lock the glove box, then take the door key with you.
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The “TRUNK” button is on
the instrument panel to
the
left of the steering column.
The ignition switch must
also be
ON and the
transaxle in PARK or
NEUTRAL for it to work.
If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it will
also unlock
the trunk.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

2. Move the Cruise switch to
“OFF.”
(The “CRUISE’
light will go out.)
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or
shift
into “P” (Park), your Cruise Control set speed
memory
is erased.
Lights
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These lights switches
control these light systems:
0 Headlights
Taillights
~ HEADLIGHTS
0 Parking Lights
0 License Lights
0 Sidemarker Lights
0 Instrument Panel Lights
Press the LIGHTS switch
to turn the headlights on.
Press
it again to turn them off.
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Press the PARK switch to turn the parking lights on.
Press it again to
turn them off. (If the parking lights
were turned on with the PARK switch, they must be
turned
off with that switch).
Lights 660N’Z Warning
If the parking light or headlight switch is left on you’ll
hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition
off and
open the driver’s door.
Panel Lights
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The instrument panel intensity can be adjusted by
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moving this lever between
“LO” and “HI”. The
interior courtesy lights can
be turned
on by sliding the
lever all the way to the
right.
Time Out Feature (Option)
The interior lights will automatically shut off after a
10 minute period if a door is left ajar. This feature is
designed to help eliminate battery wear down.