lock BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 User Guide

Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving. the vehicle, open your-door and set
the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Remote Trunk Release
The security switch in the
glove
box must be “ON”
for the “TRUNK’ release
button.-.to. work.
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The “TRUNK” button is
to the left of-the sre.e&g
column..
Push it to o.pkn
the trunk from inside.your
car. When
the trunk security switch is turned
OFF, the trunk.
can only be opened with the key or the Remote Keyless
Entry System.
Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option)
If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk. lid closed. This
allows you to gently push the trunk lid down -and the
pull-down feature then secures
it completely.
Your car may have an automatic pull-down
feature that helps close the trunk electronically.
Your fingers
can be trapped under the trunk lid
as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured
and yow would need someone to help you free
them. Keep your fingers away .From the mnk lid
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A .CAUTION-
It can be 'dangerous to drive with the rear
mrindaw, and/or tailgate open. Carbmimonoxide
(CO) ,gas can come into your vehicle. You can't
see
03 smell co. It can -use unconsciousness
and even death.
If you must driv- ---'*,- 'he rer ---'xiow and/c
tailgate open:
Make sure al
Turn the fan on your heating or coolin!
system to
its highest speed with the
setting on
ECON. That will force outsic
Controls"
in the Index.
instrumen
ban open them a he way.
. . air into your vehicle. See '' Comfort
If you have air vents on or under the
Turn the key to the right (clockwise) to.unlock. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
To close and lock, lift up and push in on the door. Turn
the kev to left, back to the original position and remove.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
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-If your Buick has this option, you cim loc$andanlbck
your doors or unlock your trunk or tailgate3tom
u.p to
30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your. Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
ftequency s.ubject
to Federal C.on&unications
Commission
(FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the followbg two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try
this:
@ Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions
on battery
replacement.
@ Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
e Check the location.. Other vehicles or objects may be
blockiGg!$he signal.
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.

Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has
a number of the€t deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways y6U can
help.
Kev in t~he ignition: If you walk away from your
vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy'target for joy%..
riders or professional thieves - so don't do it. wyqw. .:: %3: F: ;-;.::. *.'%(:.
When you park your Buick and open'the diiver 's'door,
you'll hear a tone reminding you'to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you.' Always
do this..
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transmission. And remember to lock the
doors.
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Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all
windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out
of sight. Put them in a storage area, -or take
them with you.

Engine Block Heater (Canada Only)
In very cold weather, '0 OF (- 18 C) or colder,. the engine . ,
block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and
better. fuel economy during engine warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and'unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 volt outlet.
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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like
this:
0 Pull the lever toward you.
P
0 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).
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Shifting Out of ‘T” (Park)
Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You
have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift
from ‘T“ (Park) when tbe ignition .is in the “Run”
position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P”.(Park), ease pressure on
tW$hift lever -push the
shift lever all the way inta.-
“p‘“..(Park) ai you maintain brake app1ication;wThen
riove the
shift lever into the gear yoii wish. If you ever
hold.
the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of “P”
(Park$, try this:
1. Tmn 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
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
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Power Windows
Your power W~~~QWS contmls~ are on the armrest.
The switch
for %he driver's window has an express-down
feature.
Pull the switch back all the way. Onee engaged,
release it.and the window will lower all the way.
To Stop
the window from lowering, push the switch forward.
You
can also open this window any amount by pulling
the switch back .slightly and releasing
it at the desired
point.
To raise the window, push the switch forward. You
also have a lock out switch. Push the front
of the
switch to disable the passenger power window switches.
This will prevent passengers from opening and closing
the windows. The driver can still control all windows
with the switch in the locked position. Push the back
of
the switch to restore normal operation to all passenger
window switches.
Wagon .Rear Vent Windows
In the, rear area, you have a
vent window on.each side
;' of the car..
To open, lift the latch and push out. To close, pull in and
down on the latch.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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With anti-lock, this light will go on when you start your
engine and may stay on for several seconds or
so. That’s
normal.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the key
off. Then start
the engine to reset the system.
If the light still stays on,
or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buiek
needs service. Unless the regular ‘brake system warning
light is also
on, you will still have brakes, but not
anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning
light is also
on, see “Brake System Warning Light”
earlier
in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning .light may also come
on when you are driving with
a compact spare. tire, If
this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lo,ck
until you replace the compact spare ,with
.a fuU-simtire.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays
on after
you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, or if
it comes
on again when you’re driving, your Buick
needs service.
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How To, Operate Y0u.r' Audio System . :.. .> ,
To Play This Radio'
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The Uppei Knob
The upper .knob does these things:
It tums the system
on and off.
o It controls the volume. The volume knob increases
volume when rotated clockwise.
0 It will display the time, when pushed.
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BAL
The cdntrol behind the upper knob allows you to
,balance the sound bet,ween the
right and left speakers.
The Lower Knob . .
Turn the lower knob to tune'in. radio stations. .Push'it to
get
AM 'or FM.
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FADE
'. The control behind the lower knob mpves the sound,
between
your front and rear speakers:
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SEEK .
. Presshg'the ,. seek button will 'cause the receiver toseek '
. the '. b. next . .'. , .kigher station anclstop.. , :".. . ,..: - . . ,>
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When you press scan, the radio will go to the next.
station and pause and will keep scanning until you press:
scan again.
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Pushbuttons ..
.The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations.
You can set the pushbuttons for up. to fourteen favorite
stations. (7 AM and 7 FM):