User manual BUICK ROADMASTER 1996

[. . . ] r The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section explains how start and operate your Buick. [. . . ] (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running red light. the One of the biggest problems with city streetsthe is amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Freeway Driving At the entrance, there usually a ramp that leads to is the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive alongthe entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switchon your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder often as as necessary. Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow. Once youare on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted k t or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers driving. Too-fast or are too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. When you want to leave the freeway, move the proper to lane well in advance. you m i s s your exit, do not, If under any circumstances, stop and back up. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 4-19 The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not a Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoir full?After driving for any distance all windows clean inside and outside?at higher speeds, you may tend to think you going are e Wiper Blades: Are theyin good shape? [. . . ] 2-21 7-41 Brake Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 PASS-Key 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]