overheating BUICK ROADMASTER 1993 Owners Manual

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning: ’ J
Light
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This light tells you that ‘
your engine coolant has
ovetheated.
If you have
been operating your vehicle
under normal driving
.conditions, you should pull
off the road, stop your
vehicle and
turn the engine
-off as soon as possible.
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HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU-BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature,
If the
gaie: pointer moves into the
red area, your engine is too
hot!
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That reading means the same thing as the warning light.
It means that your engine coolant has overheated.
If you
have been operating your vehicle under normal driving.
conditions, you should pull off-the road, stop your
vehicle and
turn off the engine as soon as possible.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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Part 5 Problems on the Road
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Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road .
Part 5 includes:
Hazard Warning Flashers
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“Jump”Starting ...................................................................
OtherWarningDevices .............................................................
TowingYourBuick ................................................................
Engineoverheating ................................................................
IfaTireGoesFlat .................................................................
ChangingaFlatTire ................................................................
CompactSpareTire ................................................................
If You’re Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ..............................................
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)orly maintained and improper1
dangerous.
Overloading
- 3ur tires can caus [sed
tires are
e
overheating as a result
of too much
friction:You could have an air-out ant
serisws accident. See -“Loading Your
Vehicle”
in the Inde:
Underinflated tires
pose the same dangc
as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident’could cause serious injury.
Check
all tires frequently to maintain a I
recommended pressure. Tire pressure
sha I be checked when your tires are
cold
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured, or broken
by a sudden impact,
such as when
you hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pressure
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
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your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the rear
edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressures
for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than a mile.