instrument panel BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 User Guide

Howev~r, 'il you want the
blower fan
f.0 run at a low&
speed, pukh v.
If you. want' to raise the
bloWer"spt%d,
push A, . ..'
.. 4 , !'
You can use this when you don't need to cool the
outside-air. The system will work as in the
AUTO mode
without cooling. The
air flow will come from the
instrument panel outlets.

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the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your
lower body may not be warm enough.
The Bi-level settbg directs outside air.into your vehicle
in two ways.-Cool air
is directed 'toward your upper
body through the front instrument panel outlets, ,while
slightly warmed
air is directed through the heater outlet
at
your feet.
.The air conditioner compressor operates in all Air
Conditioning positions, and the Defrost position when
.the outside temperature is above
40 OF (4.5 C).
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Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating ox ,
cooling is needed, slide the upper lever to Vent, Air will,'
flow through the .instrument panel outlets. Use the air
oudets to turn on, adjust and turn
off the air, flow. Adjust.
the lower lever to control the temperature;
'.
.. .
Heating
When outside temperatures are cold, 8liding:the upper .
lever to Heater and the' lower lever to :Warm will send,
heated air though the heater outlets, 'and-some through
the defroster vents. Vent and Heater arelabeled
economy positions. because the
dr conditioner
compres.sor doesn't run in these..two settings. "This . .
reduces engine load, resulting in impioyed I.. fyd.
economy.
Defrosting
The Defrost setting directs most of the- air through the
defroster vents, and some through.the heater outlets. Use
defrost when you want to remove fog
,6r ice from the
windshield.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to
know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking. with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now
a good deal longer and not nearly so
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform,
safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and
mirror adjustment.
If the trailer has electric biakes, start
your yehicle and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the- brakes are
working. This lets you check your electrical connection
at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the
load
is secure, and that the Lights.and any trailer brakes
are .still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help
you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turris.
.
Passing
You’ll need. more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal \
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
.
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To mo.ve the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide
you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have .a
different turn signal flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever
you signal a
turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
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Engine OiI
If the "LOW OIL" light on '
the instrument panel comes
on, it means .you need to
check your engine oil level
right away. You should
check your engine oil level
regularly; the light
is an
added reminder.
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. From the front, you'll
see
your oil hpstick to the left
of 'the air cleaner. Turn off
the engine and give the oil a
fe.w minutes.
to drainget
back down-into the
oil pan.
If
you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual
h%l.
To Check Engine Oil: Pull
out the dipstick slightly.
Pinch the ,end of the
dipstiek tube as you remove
the dipstick to wipe the oil
fi-om it. Then,push it' all the
way back
in. No.w, remgve
it without pinching the tube,
keeping the tip lcmer.

Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type Care of Safety Belts
cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream,
mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
@ Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
cool water and allow to dry.
Cleaning Vinyl .or Leather
Just use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things
like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean.-clQth -and.
solvent-type vinylfleather cleaner.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument
Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surtaces
,of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
.
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Keep belts clean and dry.
/L CAUTIOC
Do not bleach or dye satety belts. IT you UO, I
may severely weaken them. In a crash they
might not
be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with
mi
soap and lukewarm water.
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Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household! glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
OR the inside rear
window, since thay may have to be scraped
off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

.Replaceable Light Bul-bs
Application Number
EXTERIOR
Cornering ..........................
Headlight ...... .? . ...................
. 2057
. 9004
Park/Turn ....... ...... .. ................ 2057NA
Side Marker ........................... 194
Underhood ............................ 56 1
REAR
Backup ............................. 2057
High Mounted Stop (Sedan) ............. 1141
High Mounted Stop (Wagon) ............. 577
License .................... , ........... 168
Side Marker (Wagon) ................... 194
Tail (Sedan) ............................ 194
Tail/Stop/Turn ........................ 2057
Application Number .1
1N.TERIOR ILLUMINATION
'1 " . i
.Ashtray . ............................
Door Courtesy .........................
Glovebox ..............................
Instrument Panel .......................
Luggage Compartment ..................
Reading ..............................
Rear Body Pillar Assist Handle : ..........
Roof Rail Courtesy .....................
Courtesy ................... * ..........
1~65
168
563
194
168
9.20 192
194 192
Visor Vanity Mirror .............. TS-14VlCP
5.'r 1 .:e 1 .
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STEP TWO - If after contacting .a member of
,Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help,
.contact the Buick Customer Assistance Center by
calling 1-800-52 1-7300. In .Canada; contact GM of
Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by
calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French).
In Mexico, call 254-17-86.
In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin
locations, contact GM International Export Sales- in
Canada by calling 1-4 16-644-4 1 12.
For prompt assistance, please have the :following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
,Representative:
' . Islands, call 1-809-763-13 15. In all other overseas
' Your name, address, telephone number
.@ 'Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate
, attached to the left top of the instrument .panel 'and
visible through the windshield.)
0 Dealership name and location ' .
,.e Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of problem
In order to give your inquiry prompt attention, please
call the'toll-free number listed above. However, if
you
'wish to write Buick, write to:
Buick Motor Division,, Customer Assistance Center
902 E. Hamiltou Avenue
Flint,
MI 48550.
1
,.
A listing 'of all Buick Zone Offices and offices,outside
the
U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the
warranty booklet.
When contacting Buick, please remember that your
problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealership's facilities, equipment and personnel.
That
is. why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a Droblem,
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Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired
To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Buick
has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices
for the Deaf) equipment
'in its Customer Assistance .
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or
a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD users
in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
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.Gasoline ....................................... 243
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
........................ 245
Gate Ajar Light
................................. 124
Gear Positions
................................... 78
Glass Cleaning
.................................. 282
Graphic Symbols
................................. 12
Guard Against Theft
.............................. 72
Guide en Francais
................................. 2
Halogen
Bulbs ................................. 265
Hazard Warning Flasher ........................... 204
Haze. Driving in ................................. 180
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 265
Headlight High-Low Beam Switch
. : ................. 90
Head Restraints ................................... 18
Heater
..................................... 128.. '13 1
Highway Hypnosis ............................... 185
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 186
Hills. Parking on
.............. : ................. 188
Hitches. Trailer
.................................. 198
Holding
a Baby in Your Car ......................... 46
Hood. Opening the
............................... 247
Horn
........................................... 88
Hot Coolant Warning Light
........................ 122
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 216
Hydroplaning
................................... 179
Ice. Driving
on ................................. 192
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 287
Identification Number. Vehicle
..................... 287
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
for
........... 320
High Speed Shifting When Your Engine
is Running ...... 79 Idling
Your Engine
................................ 86
If You're Stack: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ........... 239
Ignition Key Positions
............................. 74
Indicator. Turn Signal
.............................. 89
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear
....................... 168
Infant Restraint
.................................. -47
Inflation. Tire
................................... 272
Inside Mirror
.................................... 102
Inspection. Tire
................................. 273
Instrument Panel
................................ 113
Interior Cleaning
............ *- .................. -280
Interlock. Brake-Transmission
Shift ............... 78. 84
Introduction. How
to Use this Manual ................. 10
Jack. Tire ..................................... 224
Jacking Up the Car
............................... 232
Jump Starting
................................... 206
Keys
.......................................... 62
Keyless Entry System. Remote
...................... 69
Kilometer Indicator
.............................. 114
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 287'
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 89
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
.................. 56
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................ 65. 84
Light Bulbs. Replaceable
........................... 294
Light. Safety Belt
.............................. 21. 27
Light. Turn Signal Indicator
......................... 89
Indicators. Warning Lights. Gages
& ................. 114
LapBelt
........................................ 41