BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

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If you try ta wry s net lg on top of your
vehicle
that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
- like paneling, plywood, a mattress,
and
so forth -the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to
lose cont
What you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and this could cause you or other drivers
have
a collision, and of course damage your
vehicle. You may be able to carry something
this inside.
For example, a 4’ by-8’ sheet Will fiw’ aon’t.exceed,the maimm,v&i& capacity when
inside your vehicle. But, never carry something loading your. Buick . For ‘more information on vehicle
longer or wider than your luggage carrier ~ I top eqadty arid loading, see. Index -under ‘‘ Loading Yo-ur
of your vehicle. Vehicle.”
To prevent damage OT loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check-now
and then to make sure the luggage carrier
and cargo are still securely fastened.
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Light Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) , .I. .. ,
The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the
mirror cover is opened.
Closing the mirror cover turns
off the lights.
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Ashtrays
The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.

To remove the rear ashtray
for cleming, press .down
on the gtuffer as you.pull
the ashtray down and out.
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Cigarette Lighter
It's near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push
in all the way and let go..When it's ready, it will pop-
back by itself. it
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you See your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,:...
in either miles (used in the
U.S.) or klometers (usedbj:l::.r
Canad,a).
UT Buicli hasa "tamper7&ist.mt-odometer." If you ' .
;can see silyet lines betweiin. ttie numbers, probably "
!somehe has. tried to turn it, back. The,.numbers may not
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:be accurate.
'You .may wonder what happens if.a car has to have a
. .
;new odometer installed. The new one should be set to
"the same reading as the old one. If that is not possible,
"hen it's set at zero, and a label on. the driver's door must
:show the old reading and when the new one was
::installed.
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Trip Odometer
A trip odometer can tell
you how may 'miles you
have driven since you last
set it to zero.
To reset it,
sh the button.
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Warning Lights, Gages and , .) ,~~~~~'~~$$~:' . I l, ?&&- I , ,
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This, section describes the warning lights and gkges that
may'
be on your vehicle. The pictures will help yb~'
locate them.
Warning 'lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows how much fue I ic in your tank. It
works only when the engine is on. When the indicator
nears
“E”, you still have a little fuel left. You need to get
more right
away.
Here are four concerns some owners havexhad about the
fuel gage.
All these situations are normal and indicate
nothing wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
“F”.
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3. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment. I
But, when
isn't going
low on oil, this light comes
on and
stays, on, it meansoil
through your engine properly.
You could be
or yoimight have some other oil prGblem.
You can. also read your oil
pressure .directly
fmrn the
gage.- on your instrument
panel.
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A CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that i,
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your
oil as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
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‘d.
,.
dhen you turn the key to “Run,” this light will coine on
briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging
systems are working.
If a light-stays on, you need
service,
and you should take your Buick to the dealer at
once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off
all accessories, and set your air system to ‘“OFF.”