mirror BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

Wagon Rear Lompartment Light and
Assist Handles .
There are courtesy lights and assist handles in the rear
compartment located on each side
of the tailgate
window.
Mirrors
Inside Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror
so: you can see clearly behind your car.
The day-night adjustment allows you
to adjust the
mirror
to avoid glare from the lights behind you.:

Automatic Mirror (Option)
Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror.
The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare
of headlights
behind you. It detects changes
in light, and then adjusts
for day
or night operation.
During the day the mirror reflects all the light from
behind your car. At night; when the glare
is too high, it
changes to the night mode. Then, it reflects only part of
the light from behind you. When the mirror changes to
the night-mode,jt holds that position until glare is no
longer present.
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Time Delay
The mirror delays before switchingcfrom the night back
to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing
of the mirror as you drive under li-ghts and through
traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The-reverse mode is another important €eature of the
automatic mirror. When the shift lever
is placed in "R'
(Reverse), the mirror shifts to the day mode. This gives
you a bright image in the mirror
as you back up.
Automatic/Off Switch
Push the switch up for the AUTO position. The switch
cap will light indicating the mirror will automatically
adjust for glare.
To turn the automatic adjust off, push the switch down.
Front Reading Lights
There are two reading lights located on .the rearview
mirror. Push the switch closest'to the light to turn it on
or off.
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Cleaniqg Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two
photocells that make the mirror work.
Outside Mirrors
Manual
To adjust the.left outside mirror, rotate the knob located
on the driver's.
door. The right outside mirror must be
adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror
so you can just
see the.
side of your vehicle.
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Power (Option)
If your -Buick has the
optional power mirrors, the
mirror control
is located on
the driver's door. .Rotate. the
control
to the left or right to
choose the mirror you want
'to:.%dj,wst.
Then move the
control in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
Adjust each
mirror so you
can
just see the side of your
car and the area behind
your car.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
The left outside mirror is. heated when you activate the
rear window defogger.

Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.
/d CAUTION:
If you aren’t used to a cor.. 3- mirro IOU can
hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can ma
things (like other vehicles)
look farther away
than they really are. If you cut too sharply
inta
-the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your
right. Check your inside mirror or glance over - - - ur shoulder before changing lanes.
Convenience Net (Wagon)
A convenience net is provided for the rear of your
wagon
to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, from
falling over
during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
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Light Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) , .I. .. ,
The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the
mirror cover is opened.
Closing the mirror cover turns
off the lights.
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Ashtrays
The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.

Defrost Rear Window Defogger (Option)
This setting will direct most
of the air flow toward the
windshield. Use this when
there is fog
or ice on the
windshield.
Defrost will work better
if any ice and snow is cleared
from the hood and the air inlet area between the hood
and the windshield.
Blower speed will be controlled automatically,
or you
can choose another speed by pushing the HI or LO
buttons.
If you have the heated outside rearview mirrors option,
the mirrors will be warmed when the rear defogger
is
on.
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vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues -
such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to
make a “mirrored surface’’
- and slow .down when you
.have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want
to
go-
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired
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by alcohol or drugs, with night vision prob1ems;or by
fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively. Remember, this is the most
dangerous time.
Don’t drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving.” in
the Index for more on this problem.)
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlights behind you.
Since’ you can’t see as well,
you may need to slow
down and
keep more space between you and other
vehicles. It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead
is going just
by looking at its taillights,
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlights can light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull
off the road in a safe place and
rest.
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Night Vision
'No one can see as we11 at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old
driver may require .at least twice as much light
to see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision.
For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.
Your eyes will
have less trouble adjusting to night.
But'if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night.
They.may cut down on glare from headlights, but they
also make a lot
of things invisible that should remain
yisible
- such as parked cars, obstacles, pedestrians, or
even train5 blocking railway crossings. You mzy want to
put on
your sunglasses -after ,you have pulled into a
brightly-lighted service or refreshment area. Eyes shie1ded.from that glare
may adjust.more quickly to
darkne,ss back on the road. But be sure to remove your
sunglasses before
you leave the service area.
When you .follow another vehicle
on a freeway or
highday, use low beams. True, most vehic1e.s now.have,
day-night mirrors that enable the driver to reduce glare.
But outside mirrors are not
of this type and.high beams
from behind can bother the driver ahead.
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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.
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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
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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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Appearance
You
PART
NUMBER SIZE
12345343 16 02. (0.473L
1052277 12
oz. (0.354L)
1052863
L.oz. (0.028kg)
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L)
1050173 16
oz. (0.473L)
1050174
16 oz. (0.473L)
1 0502 1 4 32
oz. (0.946L)
1050244
16 oz. (0.473L)
1050427 23
oz. (0.680L)
1050429 6 lb. (2.72kg)
1052349 12
oz. (0.340kg)
I05 1055 16 oz. (0.473L)
1051398"
8 02. (0.237L)
1051515 32
oz. (0.946L)
1052870
16 02. (0.473L)
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See Your General Motors Dealers for These Product
See Your Maintenance Schedule for Other Products.
Care and Maintenance Materials
:an get these from your Buick dealer.
DESCRIPTION USAGE
lgic Mirror Creme Wax Exterior cleaner and polish
Spray-A-Squeak Weather strips Silicone Grease
. Stops squeaks
Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes, polishes
Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust
and corrosion
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleiins white and -black
tires
Vinylbeather Cleaner Spot and stain removal
Fabric Cleaner Spot and
stain removal
Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls
Multi-PurposkPowdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl
and cloth, ako,
tires andmats
Lubriplate (White Grease) For hood,
trunk,
door hiriges afid latches
Preservatone Vinyl Top Dressing
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Spot Lifter For cloth
Washer Solvent Windshield-washing System
Wash-Wax (conc.) Exterior Wash
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