ignition BUICK LESABRE 1993 Owner's Guide

Step 1. Write down any 6-digit number and keep it in a
safe place.
Step
2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
Step
3. Press PWR to turn the radio off.
Step 4. Press presets 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold
them until
“- - -” shows on the display (at least 5
seconds).
You are now ready to enter your secret code. If you
pause more than
15 seconds between steps you may
have to start over.
Step
5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display.
Step
6. Press SEEK or 4 and hold it until the first
digit of your code appears.
Step
7. Rotate the tune knob right or left to make the
next two numbers agree with your code.
Step
8. Press AM-FM knob and “000” will appear. Now
you are ready to enter the second three digits of the code
according to Step
6 and 7.
Step 9. Press the AM-FM knob. The display will show
“rEF’”
, and then “000” will appear indicating that some
steps are to be repeated for verification. Step
10. Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8.
Step 11. Press the AM-FM knob. If the display shows
“SEC” , the verification process was successful and the
system is SECURE. If the display shows
“- - -”, the
verification steps were not successful and the entire sequence must be started again.
To Unlock The System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn
on and “LOC” will appear in the
display.
Enter your secret code as follows; pause
no more than
15 seconds between steps.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn the ignition on (Radio off.)
Press the SET button. The display will show
“000”.
Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6 thru
9 above. The display will show the number as
entered.
Press the
AM/FM button and the time appears -
indicating that the disabling sequence was
successful. If the display indicates “SEC”, the
number did not match and the unit is still secured.
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Disabling The Theft System
Step 1. Press preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with
ignition “On” and radio power “Off’. The display will
show “SEC”, indicating the unit is in the secure mode.
Step
2. Press the SET button. The display will show
‘600097.
Step 3. Enter the first three digits of the code following
step
6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs. The display
will show the numbers as entered.
Step
4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display
“000”.
Step 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The
display shows the number as entered.
Step
6. Press the AM-FM button. If the display shows
- - -” , the disabling sequence was successful. (The
numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory
back-up code, and the unit is
in the UNSECURED
mode.) If
the display shows “SEC”, the disabling
sequence was unsuccessful and
the numbers did not
match either of the codes, the unit will remain in the
SECURED mode.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Your tapes will sound best if you clean your cassette
tape player from time to time. Use a non-abrasive
cleaning cassette instead of a music tape. Follow the
instructions on the cleaning cassette.
Store cassette tapes away from extreme heat or direct
sunlight. Protect the open ends from dirt or damage;
store them in their original cases or other protective
cases. Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need
to replace them
if they become noisy.
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Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or
the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check every once
in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it’s cleaned from time to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
full mast extension.
equivalent solvent.
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3. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any
4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
dirt.
5. Make the antenna
go up and down by turning the
6. Then repeat if necessary.
radio
or ignition
on and off.
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your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly getting
damaged. If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio
off, it may be damaged or need
to be cleaned.
In either case, lower the antenna
by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.
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If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer
for a replacement kit
and
follow the instructions in the kit.
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1 A CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in “N” (Neutral) or with the
ignition
off is dangerous. Your brakes will have
t get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You
could crash. Always have your engine running
and your vehicle in gear when
you go downhill.
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Know how to go uphill. Shift down to “D’ (Drive).
This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and
you can climb the hill better.
roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut
across the center
of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane. That way, you won’t be
0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane surprised by a vehicle coming toward
you in the
same lane.
0 It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you’re
going uphill. You’ll want to leave extra room to pass.
If a vehicle is passing you and doesn’t have enough
room, slow down to make it easier for the other
vehicle
to get by.
0 As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could
be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
You may see highway signs on mountains that warn
of special problems. Examples are long grades,
passing or no-passing zones,
a falling rocks area, or
winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate
action.
0 Winter driving can present special problems. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.
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A CAUTION:
You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in
“P” (Park) or a manual
transaxle
in “N” (Neutral).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And
it could
save
your radio!
If you leave your radio on, It could be my
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
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A CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing
and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
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Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each
battery.

When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels,
unless
you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
front wheels, don’t
go more than 55 mph (88 kph) or
farther than
500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will
be damaged.
If these limits must be exceeded, then the
front wheels have to be supported on a dolly.
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A CAUTION:
A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
properly secured, This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehlcle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains
or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
zdges underneath the towed vehicle.

To put the fuse panel back to its original position,
squeeze the two tabs together and push the panel up.
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Crank Signal - Sir
Trunk Release/Back-up Lamps (W/Retained Acsrv Pwr Opt)
Breaker Pwr Wdo/Sun Roof
Brkr-Pwr Acsry
Htd Mirror/Compass
Ign/Rem Acsry Cont/lnst Cstr
Supplemental Inflatable
Rst
Corn Lpsflurn Sig/(Add Trnk
Rel/Bu Lps W/O Rap Option)
Spare
Spare
Bat/Radio/lP/Oil Lvl-life
Electronic Level Control
Brake
& Hazard Lamps
Park Lamps
Courtesy Lps/Pwr Mirrors
Cooling Fanflransmission
Air Cond
Heated Windshield
Antilock Brakes Low Cool/Lp Mon/Oil Lvl-life
IP Lights
Spare
Spare Ignition/Radio
WiperWasher
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XI Engineoil ..................................
Power Steering Fluid .........................
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid ................ 24
Windshield Washer Fluid
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Additives . Engine Oil ............................
Acc (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 69
Adding Brake Fluid
.................................. 248
Coolant
................................. 211. 243
Electrical Eauiument
...................... 128. 269
. 236
. 246
1. 277
. 247
I” . 239
Adjustment. Brake
............................... 163
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 24
AirBag
......................................... 33
Aircleaner ..................................... 240
Air Conditioner
............................. 1 19. 125
Air Outlets
..................................... 11 8
Air System
................................. 1 19. 125
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence
of .............. 155
Alcohol in Gasoline .............................. 231
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
....................... 266
AM Radio Reception
............................. 127
AM Stereo Radio Reception
....................... 128
Antenna
....................................... 142
Antifreeze
...................................... 243
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Antilock Brake System ........................... 160
Anti-Theft Tips
................................... 66
Anti-Theft Feature. Delco Loc I1 .................... 139
Appearance Care
................................ 262
Armrest. Storage
................................ 104
Ashtrays ....................................... 102
Audio Systems
.................................. 127
Automatic Air Conditioning System
................. 119
Automatic Overdrive
.............................. 74
Automatic Transaxle
.............................. 73
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 24 1. 277
Automatic Transaxle Torque
Lock ................... 184
Antilock Braking System Warning Light
.............. 108
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials .......... 268
Baby. Holding
a ................................. 42
Battery
........................................ 249
Battery Cables. Starting With
....................... 198
Battery Warning Light
............................ 115
Blizzard.
If You’re Caught in a ..................... 187
BloodAlcoholLevel
............................. 156
“Blowout. .. Tire ................................. 216
Boat. Towinga .................................. 189
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 11 1
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 112
Fuel
........................................ 106
Volts
....................................... 115
Gasoline
....................................... 231
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
........................ 233
Gear Positions
................................... 73
Glass Cleaning
.................................. 265
Graphic Symbols
................................. 12
Guard Against Theft
.............................. 66
Guide En Francais
................................. 2
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Ialogen Bulbs ................................. 250
[azard Warning Flasher
........................... 196
[aze. Driving in
................................. 173
[eadlamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 250
[eadlight On Warning
............................. 96
[ead Restraints
.................................. 17
[earing Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 298
[eater
..................................... 123. 126
.eater. Engine Block
.......................... 72. 239
Highway Hypnosis”
............................. 179
:ill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 180
ills. Parking on
................................ 182
.itches. Trailer
.................................. 191
:olding a Baby in Your Car
......................... 42
.ood. Opening the
............................... 234
:orn ........................................... 83
:ot Coolant Warning Light
........................ 110
[eadlight High-Low Beam Switch ................... 87
:igh Speed Shifting When Your Engine is Running
...... 74 Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 208
Hydroplaning ................................... 172
Ice. Driving
on ................................. 186
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 269
Identification Number. Vehicle
..................... 269
Idling Your Engine
................................ 81
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
........... 228
Ignition Key Positions
............................ -69
Indicator.
Turn Signal ............................. 85
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear ....................... 162
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 106
Infant Restraint
................................... 43
Inflation. Tire
................................... 256
Inside Mirror
.................................... 99
Inspection. Tire
................................. 257
Instrument Panel
................................ 104
Interior Cleaning
................................ 262
Interlock. Brake-Transaxle Shift
.................. 73. 80
Introduction How to Use This Manual ................ 10
..................................... J ack. Tire 216
Jacking Up the Car
.............................. -216
Jump Starting
................................... 198
Keys
.......................................... 58
Keyless Entry System. Remote
...................... 61
Kilometer Indicator
.............................. 105
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