fuel BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual
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Vehicle Symbols . , . '
mcese are some .of the,symbols you will find on your vehicle. . ' . '".' . '*
I. .. . .- . .* . t . . :.
.. ... .. , I. .'
For example,
these symbols
'
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
INJURY
..
POSSIBLE: .' A
.' PR~TECT @
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
&
BATTERY CAUSE
BURNS
SPARKS AVOID
OR '"8
FLAMES
COULD
EXPLODE BATTERY
I,
These symbols
are
important
for you.and.
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle-is- ' .
driven: ~ , E , .. , .,
iI
..
DOOR LOCK,' f 1
UNLOCK e
SEAT,
BELTS
WlNDOW
f -1
POWER
These symbols, . _.
have to'do with , .
your lights: ' ,. , - .<
*_
' 'LIGHTING
-8-
MASTER %. . 8
. 'SWITCH /., .
PARKING pf
LIGHTS
HAZARD
WARNING
:A
FLASHER
HIGH
'IGHTS BEAM OR = =o
,. T.hese symbols ',
are on some bf
your controls.:
WIN'DSHIELD. ' ' ' 0- c,
WIPER a Q
WINDSHIELDQ WASHER
** ri I91
WASHER I
. WlNDSHlELD(fji)
DEFROSTER
,) .
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
' WASHER EG
HEADLAMP -
WIPER
These symbols
are used on '
,warning and
indicator lights:
RADIATOR COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL 'e,
PRESSURE
TEMP
Oli 4%
ANTILOCK. (a)
BRAKE
Bere are some
other symbols
,you may see:
FUSE
RADIO.
CONDITIONING ..
TRUNK
HATCHBACK
e
RELEASE --
LIGHTER e,
SPEAKER
b
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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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-. Going,about 35 mph (-5.6 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way do.wn.
. .
You’ll shift,down to the next gear and have more
power.
D.(Third Gear)
This is like @, but you never.go into-Overdrive. - .
Here ’ue some tirnes kowmight dboose “ D ” instiad
of a:. -,
.. - When driving on hilly, winding roads
- When towing a- trailer, so there is less shifting
- When .going down a steep hill . . . !A
J between gears.
2 (Second Gear)
. This position gives you.more ,power but lower fuel
ecanomy. You can use
“2’’ on hills..Zt can help
cohtrol your
speed as. you go down steep mountain roads, but
then-you would also want
to use your
brakes
off and on.
1 (First Gear)
This position gives you even more power (but lower.
fuel economy) than
“2.” YOU can use it on,very steep
hills, or in deep snow or mud.
If the selector lever is
put in
“1,” the transmission won’t shift into first gear
until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
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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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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you
run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This:
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later
on
with your headlights. Let the heater run for awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do
it as 'little as possible. Preserve the
fuel
as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and
do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Towing, a Trailer
/! CAUTION-
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you
pull a
trailer.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy,
I the brakes may not work well - or even at all,
You and your passengers could be seriously'
injured. Pull
a trailer only if you have followed
I the steps in this section.
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What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen, such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is, no
more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol is ethyl or .grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel
that
is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your
vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or
wood alcohol. Gasolines
for Cleaner Air
Your use
of gasoline with detergent additives will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine:and
fuel
system. That helps keep your ,engine in. tune and your
emission control system working properly. It’s good
for
your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner
air.
Many gasolines are now blended with materials called
oxygenates. General Motors .recommends that you use
gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE
and-ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the
ak,
especially in those parts of the country that have high
carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, som-e gasoline suppliers are now .producing
reforniulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their
gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and
if they
have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
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.,
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On. the sedan, the cap is behind the rear license plate. : '
m--
/! CAUTION:
Ga din rapor is ply tlammawe. It Durn:
violently, and that can cause very
bad injuries.
Don't smoke
if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from gasoline. While refueling, hang the cap inside the wagon fuel
door. Place the cap on the inner most edge and turn it to
the
right as. necessary to secure.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
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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.
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Center High Mounted Stop Light
Replacement
Lift up the tailgate window. Unscrew the two screws. Bring down the bulb assembly. Pull a bulb out of.its
retainer and replace. Reverse the,steps to reassemble.
Loading Your Vehi.cIe
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
@I OCCUPAN'TS TIRE-LOADING
INF0,RMATlON
.
V:EHICLE CAP, WT.
FRT.. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
1
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY
WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE
SPEED PRESSURE
.RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSI/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S 'MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INF0,RMATlON
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found -on- the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
Y
MFD BY GENER-At MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO 'ALL APPLI- CABLE US. FE,DE.RAL MOT0.R'
VEH'ICLE
SAFETY, BU.MPER,-AND THiEFT PREVENTI0.N
STANDARD,S IN EFFECT ON THE DATE
OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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The other label is the Certification 'label, found on the'
rear edge of the driver's do,ar. It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle' Weight Rating). The GVWX includes the.
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
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Finis,h Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the fini.sh
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer .or other service outlets. Larger areas'of finish damage can be corrected
,
in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Un,derbody Maintenance
Chemicais used €or ice, and snow removal and-dust
control can collect
on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur .on. the
underbody.parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmosphexic conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces
on your vehicle. This damage
can take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark
spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, Buick
will repair, at no chaKge to the owner, the surfaces
of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles.(20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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