BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a
remote positive
(+) terminal if the vehicle has one..
7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battet'y. Use. a remote
positive
(+) terminal if
!lie. vehicle has one.
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8. Now connect the black
negative
(-) cable to,
the good battery's
negative
(-) 'terminal.
9. Attach the cable at least 1.8 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead banery, .but not nm=engine parts that
move. The electrical connection
is just as go:od there,
but the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery'is
much less.
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Don't let the other end touch anything until the next
step. The other
end of the negative cable doesn't go
to the deadbattery. It goes to a heavy unpainted
metal
part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
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11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
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Towing Your Car
Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing
service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is
a sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier (C) tow
truck.
If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it
was factory-new
by adding aftermarket items like fog
lamps, aero skirting, or special
tires and wheels, these
instructions and illustrations may not
be correct.
Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
When you call, tell.the towing service:
That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive.
The make, model, and year of- your vehicle.
Whether you can still move the shift lever.
If there was an accident, what was damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the
tow operator
know that this manual contains detailed towing
instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to
see them.

Front TomGng Hook-Ups
Attach “T” hook chains k,
behind the front wheels &to
the side
of the frame rails
,on both,’sides.
Position the sling crossbar just behind the rear edge of
the front fascia.
A 4” x 4” wood beam is .NOT needed.

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard
end
of ,each lower contrbl
am.
Rear Towing Hook-Ups
Attach “T” hook chains to
slots in the frame rails just
both sides.
’ .ahead of rear wheels on
Position the
I-owes sling crossbar directly under the rear
fascia. A 4” x 4” wood beam NOT is needed.
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1. Turn off yom air conditioner.
If :No .Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little
too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a.hot day.
Stop :after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this
for a minute or so:
If there's still no. sign of steam, push the accelerator until
the .engine speed is about twice
as fast as normal idle-
speed. Bring the engine speed back
to normal idle speed
after two or three minutes.
Now see if the warning stops.
But then,
if you still have the-warning, TURN OF'F THE
ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE
VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to 1ift.the hood but to get service
help right away.
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When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
Coolant recovery tank
Radiator pressure cap