key BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

Safety Belt Reminder Light
When, the .key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will
come
on for .about eight seconds- to remind people to
fasten
their safety belts. Unles’s the, driver’s safety belt is
buckled, a tone will also sound.
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult size.
There are special things to know about safety
belts and children. And there are different rules
for babies and smaller children. If a child will be
riding in your Buiek, see the section after this
one, called ”Children.”
Follow those rules for
everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to haw which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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A CAUTION:
Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag
System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick
that it has the air bag system. There are parts
of the air
bag system in several places around your vehicle. You
don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not
need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the
1993 Roadmaster Service Manual have information
about the air bag system, including repair
or disposal.
A CAUTION:
For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is
turned
off and the battery disconnected,'an air
bag can still inflate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an air bag
when it inflates. Be sure to
follow the proper
service procedures.
When electricai work is done under the hood or inside
your vehicle, the ignition
should be in "Lock" if
possible.

Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow
connectors. They are probably part
of the air bag
Bystem. But if the ignition has .to be on for electrical work,
or if
the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag
s-ystem must be disconnected. To do this:
@ Turn off the ignition. ' '
Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see "Fuses and
a Disconnect the yellow-connector at the base of the
. steering column.
when the work
is complete, if the air bag system was
disconnected, be sure
to reattach everything and replace
:,the fuse before turning' the ignition on. When
you turn
the ignition key on, be. sure you see the inflatable
'restraint light on the instrument panel.
If you don't see
this light flash and then
go out as usual, have your air
bag system repaired. Circuit Breakers" in the Index).
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for
everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
'
seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low .as possible
throughout the pregnancy.
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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt
is wornproperly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women,
as for anyone, tliekey to makihg
safety belts effective’ is wearing them properly.
Ce,nter .Passenger Position And Any
Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger
Position
Right Front Passenger Position
U
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same
way
as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,”
ealier in this
part.
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Part 2 Feat.ures and Controls
n .
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and infom.ation on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
. and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2 includes:
Keys
........................................................................\
..... 62
DoorLock ....................................................................... \
63
New Vehicle Break-In ............................................................... 74
Starting the Engine
................................................................. 75
Shifting the Transmission
.......................................................... 78, 82
Windows ........................................................................\
. 87
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 88
Multi-IFunctionLever ............................................................... 88
TurnandLaneChangeSignals ................................................... 89
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer .............................................. 90
Windshield WiperWasher
....................................................... 91
Cruise Control
.................................................................. 94
Instrument Panel
................................................................... 1 13
Speedometer and Odometer
..................................................... 114
Warning Lights and Gages
...................................................... 114
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b GAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehlt: wih LIIC
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badP ‘njured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows
or other
controls
or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young childr
The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.

When a new Roadmaster is delivered, the dealer
removes
the plugs from the keys, and gives them to the
first owner.
Each plug
has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make exBa keys. Keep ‘the
plugs in a
safe place. If y.ou lose your keys, you’ll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
Door Locks
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A CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerou,.
P.assengers
- especially children - can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a.door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open
it. , .,
Outsiders can easily enter through an uniockc
door when you
slow down or stop your vehicle.
?his may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safetl
belts properly, lock your doors, and you wi’ll be
far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
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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)
..
-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.