1996 Buick Riviera

I The 1.996 Buick Riviera Owner9$Manual

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Durant also created a racingteam that won 500 racing Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could chb trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at hills and run throughmud like no othef car. Buick's Indianapolis two years beforethe Indy 500 began. endurance and reliability were world famous. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines the race track, butin ,endurance tests acrossthe country as well'as Red Cross ambulancesso successfully that and aroundthe world. Buick was the only car to one.Buick ambulance was awardedthe Croix de Guerre complete .a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in by the French government. 1906. And aBuick was the first car to travel across As a builderof premier automobiles,Buick was hardhit South America, drivenfrom Buenos Aires; Argentina, by the Great Depression. However, new General over the Andes to Santiago?Chile in 1914. Manager Harlow H. Curtice createdpopulax new models

1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick's Test Hill In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware.This post-wax period brought great styling and engineering changes which resultedin increased sales.The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introducedin the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in 1949.

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Motor Trend niagazme namedthe 1962 Buick Special 1949 Roadmaster “Car of the Year.” The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. ’

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Built insidethe walls of the old buildingsin Buick’s Our mission is simple: former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstoneof “Buick willprovide Premium American Motorcars General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art backed with services that exceed our customers’ assembly facility with more than200 robots and other expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall service and repurchase experience.” of 1985. Buicks are SUE3STANTIAL. Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium American motorcars’ with smooth power, high performance, rich Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks- areMATURE. vii How to Us.e This Manual M.any people read their owner’s manualfrom beginning I- to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you I do this,it will help you learn aboutthe features and These mean thereis something that could hurt controls for your vehicle.In this manual, you’ll find.that you or other people. pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In the cautionarea, we tell you what the hazard.is.Then Index we tell you what to .doto help avoidcrreduce -the hazard. Please read these cautions.If you don’t, you or A good placeto look for what you needis the Indexin others could be hurt. the back of the manual: It’s an alphabetical listof all. that’s the manual, andthe page-number-whereyou’ll in You will also find a circle find it. , with .a slash throughit in Safety Warnings and Symbols this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book. “Don’t do this,” ,or “Don’t We use a box and theword CAUTION to tell you about let this happen.’’ things that could hurtyou if you wereto ignore the warning. Vehicle Damage Warnings not be coveredby your warranty, and it could be costly. But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid Also, in tl: book you will find these notices: the damage. When you read other manuals, you might seeCAUTION NOTICE: and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. These mean there is something that could You’ll also See warning labels on your vehicle. They use I damage your vehicle. I the same wordsCAUTION or NOTICE. In the notice area,we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would

* 1x Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are som-e these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: warning and 'you may see: original battery: your passengers iridicator lights: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE WIPER Q ENGINE k FUSE -+ INJURY COOLANT -e- TEMP- - DOOR LOCK TURN PROTECT UNLOCK SIGNALS t EYES BY e LIGHTER II SHIELDING

CAUSTIC WINDSHIELD HORN FASTEN DEFROSTER )a( SEAT ,BRAKE (0) <S BURNS SPEAKER AVOID b SPARKS OR FLAMES ENGINE OIL e, PRESSURE FUEL'e3 SPARK OR ,\I/, FLAME COULD FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK (@) EXPLODE & 0 BRAKES BATI'ERY

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Here you’llfind mfomation about the seatsin your 0 Raise or lower the frontof the seatby holding the Buick and how to use your safety belts properly.You front part of the horizontal control upor down. can learn some things You do with Raise or lowerthe rear of the seat by holdingthe rear air bags and safety belts. part of the horizontal control upor down. Seats and Seat Controls 0 Raise or lower the entire seatby holding the whole This section tellsyou about- the seats-- how to adjust control up or down. them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks 0 Move the seat forwardor back by holding the control and head restraints. to the front orback. Power Seats Power Lumbar Control (Option) If you have this option, the driver’s seatbacklumbar support canbe adjusted by moving the single switch located on the sideof the seat.To increase or decrease support, hold the switch forwardor rearward.

1-1 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) When your Buickis in PARK (P) with the ignition ON or OW3press the same side of the MEMORY switch to recall the seat.ancl mirror setting. To do the same thing for a second driver, follow the preceding steps but pressthe other side of the MEMORY switch. The EXIT button allows you to get outof the car easily. When the gear shift selector is in PARK (P) with the ignition or OFF, push EXIT and the seat willgo all the way down-andback. Remote Keyless Entry Persod Choice Feature Each Remote Keyless Entrytransmitter can be programmed to move the driver’s seatand outside mirrors to a set memory position when the transmitter’sWOCK button. is pressed. For programming instructions, see To set your memory seax and mirrors: “Personal Choice Features”in the Index. 1. Adjust the driver’s seatto your desired position. Adjust both outside mirrors tosuit you. See “Mirrors” in the Index. 2. Press the SET button and then press the1 or 2 side of the MEMORY switch withinfive seconds. You will hear one beep when you pressthe SET button and two beeps when you pressthe MEMORY button to confirm that the mirror and .seat positions are entered into memory. - 1-2. H-eatedFront Seat (Option) If your vehicle has this The power recline vertical option, the switchis on the control is located on thedriver's arrnrest. Press the side of the seat.Push it button once and theseat forw.ardto bring the seatto will warm up. The HI light a more upright position. Push it rearward to recline lhe seatback.

Press the buttona second time and the LO light will come on.The seat will warm 'to a lower temperature. Press the buttona third timeto turn OW the heated seat. The heater will also turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their jobwhen ' you're. reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can't do its job.In a crash you could go into it,receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lapbelt can't do its jobeither. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Thensit But don't havea seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. well back in the seat and wear yoursafety belt properly.

1-4 I Head Restraints There’s one timethe seatback.maynot. fold without some help from you. That’s if .your vehicleis-parked Slide the head restraint up or downso that thetop of the going dopvn a fairly steephill, restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neckinjury in a crash. To fold a seatback forward

if it does lock,in place, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback willfdd forward. The latch must b.e down for the seatto If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move work properly. forward in a sudden stopor crash. Thatcould cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked.

L d The front seatback folds forward to let people getinto the back seat.Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unlessyou come to a sudden stop. Thenit will lock in place. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone YOLUvehicle has a light that comes ’on ‘as a reminder to This part of the manual tells you how to use safety.b.elts buckle up. (See “Safety properly. It also tells you some things you should not do Belt ReMnder Light” in with safety belts. the Index.) And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system.

Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear In most states and Canadian provinces,the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. a safety belt properly. If YOU are in a crash and you’re not wearinga safety belt, your injuries You never knowif you’ll be in a crash.‘If you do have a can be much worse. You can hit things insidethe crash, you don’t know ifit will be a bad one. -vehicleor be ejected from it. You can be seriously A few crashes are mild,-and some crashes canbe .so injured orkilled. In the same crash,you might serious that even buckledup a personwouldn’t survive. not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your But most crashes arein between. In many of them, safety belt, and check that yourpassengers’ belts people who buckleup can survive and sometimeswalk .,arefastened properlytoo. away. Witho,utbelts they could have beenb,adly hyrt I or killed. After more than25 years of-safetybelts in vehicles, the facts are clear,In most crashes bucklingup does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Supposeit’s just a seat on wheels.

-_. 1-7 Get it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stoppedby something,. doesn't stop. In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield...

1-8 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slowdown as the vehicle does. You get more timeto stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones takethe forces. That'swhy safety belts makesuch good sense. Here Are Questions .Many People Ask IfI’m a gooddriver, and I neverdrive far from About Safety B.elts -- and the Answers home, why shouldI wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in Won’t I: be trapped in the vehicle after an A: an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault-- you accident if1”mwearing a safety belt? and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your belt or not. But youcan unbuckle a.safety belt, control, such asbad drivers. even if you’re upside down. And your chanceof Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km)of home. being conscious during and afteran accident, so And the greatest’numberof serious injuriesand deaths you cun unbuckle and. getout, is much greater if I occw at speedsof less than 4-0 mph (65 km/h). you are belted. Safety belts arefor everyone. &=ff my vehicle has airbags, .why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are]in many vehicles today and will be in mozst of themin the future. But they are supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts-- not instead.of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required theof use safety belts,. Evenif you’re in a vehicle that hasair bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not onlyin frontal collisions, but especiallyiil side:and other collisions. I How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Adults This part describes the driver’s restraint system. This part is only forpeople of adult size. Lap-Shoulder Belt Be aware that there are specialthings to know about The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt.The shoulder portion safety belts -and children.And there are different rules of the belt hasan energy management loop.It ‘is for smaller children and babies.X€ a childwill be riding in designed to open andhelp protect you in certain crashes. your Buick, see .the.partof this manual called “Children.’” If it opens,you will see a label on the safety belt that Follow those rulesfor everyone’s protection. says to replace the belt. Be sure do to so. If you don’t, First, you’ll want to know whichrestrat systems your the safety belt won’t work properly and won’t protect vehicle has. you in another crash. For more informationon replacing safety belts after a crash, see “Replacing Safety Belts”in We’ll start with the driver position. the Index. Here’s how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Close and 1ock.the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how;see “Seats” in tlie Index) s.0 you can sit up straight.

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Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 4. Let the belt go backall the way. You should hear a Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment slight clicking sound.If you don’t, the adjustment feature. If the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it feature won’t set, and you’ll haveto start again. before you begin to drive.

1. Sit well back in the seat. , 2. Start pulling the shoulder beltout.

5. Now you can add a small amountof slack. Lean forward slightly, thensit back. If you’ve added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pullthe shoulder belt out as you did before andstart again. 3. Just before it reaches the end, giveit a quick pull. If you move aroundin the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt, or open your door, the belt will become tight again.If this happens,you can reset it. 1-13 @ What’s wrong with this?

You can bc - eriously hurt if; - Jr shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash,you would move forward too much, which could. increase injury. The. shoulder belt should fit against your body. Don’t allow more than1 inch (25 mm) of slack.

A: The shoulder belt is tob loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection thisway. Q: What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously injured if-your beltis buckled in thewrong place like this. In a crash, the beltwould go up over your abdomen,The belt forceswould be there, notat the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle. nearest you.

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.a In,crash, your body would move too far forward, which wouId increase thechance of head andneck injury. Also; the belt would apply toamuch force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Q: What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt.In a crash, YOU wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.IT a belt is twisted, make it straightSO it canwork properly, or ask YOU dealer to fix it.

A: The belt is twistedacross the body.

1=17 Your Buick has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and ana-ther air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the.mostimportant things toknow about theair bag system:

You can be severely injured or killed in a mas1 ' you aren't wearing your safety belt -- even if you have an airbag. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it, The air bag is only a ccsupplementalrestraint." That is, it works with safety beltsbut doesn't replace them. Air bags are designed to work only in- moderate to To unlatch the belt,just push the buttonon the buckle. severe crashes where the frontof your vehicle hits The belt shouldgo back out of the. way. something, They aren't designed to inflate -at all in Before you-closethe door, besure the belt is outof the rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. way. If you slam thedoor-on it, you can damage both the Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver, belt andyour vehicle. should wear a safety belt properly - whether or Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) not there's an air bag for that person. This-partexplains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. 1-18 1. There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Air bags inflate with greatforce, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to -an inflating :air bag, it could seriously injure-you. Safety belts help keep you in position for anair bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safetybelt, even with an air bag. The driver shouldsit as farback as possible while-still maintaining controlof the vehicle. The system checks theair bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tellsyou if there is an electrical problem. See “Air .Bag Readiness Light”in the Index for more information.

An inflating air bag can seriouslyinjure small children. Always secure children properly in .you] vehicle. To read how, seethe ,partof this manual called “Children” and the caution labelon the right frontpassenger’s safety belt.

Don’t put anythingon, or attach anythingto, the steeringwheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as petsor objects) between any occupant andthe steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, it could affect the performance of the airbag -- or worse, it could cause injury.

When shouldan air bag inflate? The air bagis designed to inflate-in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. Theair bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’sdesigned “threshold level.” If your vehiclegoes -straightinto a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold levelis about 8 to .11 mph (13 to 18 h/h).The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicledesign, so that

1-21 How does an air bag -restrain? In moderate to severefrontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted dccupantscan contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Theair bag supplements the protection When an air bag inflates, thereis dust in the air. provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of This dust could cause breathing problems for the impact more evenly overthe 0ccupant”s upper body, people with.a history of asthmaor other stopping the occupmt more gradually. Butair bags would not help you in many typesof collisions, including breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the rollavers, reg impacts and side impacts, primarily because vehicle should get out assoon as itis safe to do so. an occupant’s motion is not toward theair bag. Air bags If you have breathing problems but can’t outget should neverbe.regaded as mything morethan a of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get supplement to safety belts,and then only in moderate to fresh air by opening a window OF door. . severe frontal .orneir-fiontd collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? In many crashes severe enough toinflate an air bag, After the air bag Mates, it quickly deflates.This occurs windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. SO quickly that some people may not even realizethe air Additional windshield breakage may also occurfiom the bag inflated. Some componentsof the &i.rbag modtdein right front passenger air bag. the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s air bag, or the 0 The air bags are designed to inflateonly once. After instrument panelfor the rightfront passenger’s bag, will they inflate, you’ll need some new partsfor your air be hot for a short time. Thepart of the bag that comes bag system. If you don’t get them, theair bag system into contact withyou may be wm,but it will never be won’t be there to help protect youin another crash. too hot to touch. There will be some smokeand dust A new system will includeair bag. modules and coming,from vents in the deflated airbags. Air bag possibly other parts.The service manual for your inflation will not prevent the driver from seeingor fkom vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. being able to steer the vehicle, nor willit stop people from leaving the vehicLe.% 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Servicing Your Ah Bag-Equipped B,uick diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module yecords infomution Air bags affecthow your Buick should be serviced. about the readinessof the system, when the sensorsare There areparts of the air bag system in several places activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. around your vehicle.You don’t ,want the system to Mate while someoneis working on your vehicle.Your * Let only qualified technicians workon your air bag Buick dealerand the RivieraService Manual have system. Improper servicecan mean that your air bag infomation about servicingyour vehicle and the air bag system won’twork properly. See your dealer system. To purchase a service manual,see “Service and for service. Owner mtblications”in the Index.

If you damage the cover for the driver’sor the’ For up to 10 minutes after the ignitionkey is right front passenger’sair bag, they may not turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air work properly.You may have to replace the air bag can still inflateduring improperservice. You bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair can be injured if you are close to an airbag when bag module and the instrumentpanel for the it inflates.Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape or yellow connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified-to do so.

r __ - ‘T%eab bag system does not need regular maintenance. S.afetyBelt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect thefetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’smore Safety beltswork for everyone, including pregnant likely thatthe fetus won’t be hurt in a.crash. For women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pregnant women, as for anyone, the keyto-making seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts. safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt workssame the way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’” earlier in this section. When the lap portionof the belt-ispulled outall the way, it will lock.If it does, letit go back all theway .and start again. If your vehicle hasa center passenger position, be sure touse the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, seeif you are using the buckle for the. center passenger position.

A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should beworn ,as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

1-24 Center Passenger Position

Lap Beit If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sitin the center positions.

When you sit ina center seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Make sure the release buttonon the buckleispositioned so you would be ableto .unbuckle the safety quicklybelt if you ever hadto. Rear Seat -1Passe.ng.ers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statisticsshow that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash.And they can strike others in the vehiclewho are wearing,safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Pasitions

To make the belt shorter, pull freeits end as shown until the beltis snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the same wayas the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety BeltExtender” at the endof this section.

3. To make the lap part tight,pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should beworn low andsnug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderpart. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. you If slid underit, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This could. cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt 'should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest.

1-28 These partsof the body me best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif thereka sudden stop or a crash.

~ You can be seriously'hurt if'your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would,move.forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body.

To unlatch the belt;just push the button on the buckle. g ".

1. Pull the elasticcord out from between the edgeof the seatbackand the interior body to remove the guide from its storage .clip. 2. Slide the guide under andpast the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted andit lies flat. cord mustbe under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt, and insert thetwo edges of the belt into on top. the slots of the guide. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes dants and all children,smallerthan adult size. In fact, the law in every statein the United States andin every Canadian province says childrenup - to some agemust be restrained whilein a vehicle. en. and 3ab.ies

Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in achild or infant restraint. The instructions forthe’ restraint will say whether itis 4. Buckle, position and release the safety beltas described the right type andsize for yourchild. A very in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlierin young child’s hip bones are so small thata this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses. regular belt might notstay low on the hips, as it the shaulder. should. Instead, the beltwill likelybe over the To remove and store the comfort guides,just perform child’s abdomen. In a crash, thebelt would apply these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges force righton the child’s abdomen, which could together so that youcan take them out from the guides. cause serious or fatal injuries.So, be sure that Pull the guide upwardto expose its storage clip, and any child small enough for one is always properly then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and restrained in a child or infant restraint. clip inward and in between the seatbackand the interior bdy, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed. 1-32 heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The babywould be almost impossible to hold. Secure the babyin an infant restraint.

Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Contmued) Child Restraints Be sure the child restraintis designed to be used ina vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying thatit meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraintchn be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.You may seriously injured if the right frontpassenger's find these instructions .on the restraint itselfin a or air bag inflates. This is because the backof a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in rear-facing child restraintwould be very close to your vehicle, but the childalso has to be secured within the inflating air bag. Alwayssecure a rear-facing the restraint to help seduce the chanceof-personal injury. child restraint in the rearseat. The instructions that come with the infant or child You may, however, secure -aforward-facing child restraint will show you howto do that. restraint in the right front seat.Before you secure Where to Put the Restraint a forward-facing child restraint, always move the front passenger seat asfar back as. it will go. Or, Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they secure thechild restraint inthe rear seat. are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat.We at General Motors therefore recommend that youput your child restraintin the rear seat.Never put a rear-facing child restraintin the fkht passenger seat. Here'swhy: Top Strap

A child in a child restraint in the centerfront seat can be badly injured by the right frontpassenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint imthe centerfront seat. It’s always better to . secure a child restraint in the rear seat. You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint in the rightfront -passenger seat,but only with

Wherever youinstall it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move around in a. collision or sudden stop andinjure people in the vehicle. Besure to properly secure any child :If your child restraint hasa top strap, it should be restraint in yourvehicle 3- even when no childis in it. anchored, If you needto have an anchor installed, you c-anask your Buick dealerto put it in-for you. If you want toinstall an anchor yourself, your dealercan tell you how todo it. ._- ... For carsfirst sold in canad;, child restraintswith a top strap must be anchored accordingCanadian to law.

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I. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint. safety belt quicklyif you ever hadto. 6. Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure is it secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger.

4. Run. the vehicle’s .safety belt through or around the 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while-you push restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show down onthe child restraint; you how. 7. Push and pull the child restraintin different directions tobe sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt.‘It will be ready to work anfor adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

5. Buckle the’belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

1-39 1. Because your vehicle hasa right front passenger :air bag, alwaysmove the seat asfar back 'as it will go before securinga forward-facing. chjld re-~aint.(See ,''Seats" in the Index.) 2. Put the restfainton the Seat.Follow the instructions I for the child restraint..' A child in a rear-facing child restraint be.can 3. Secure the childin. the child kestraintas the se,riously injured if the right front passenger's air instructions say. bag. inflates.This is because the backof a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to 4. Pick up 'thelatch plate,and mn'the lap and shoulder portions of the-vehicle's safety belt throughor thC inflating air.bag.Always securea rear-facing around the restraint.The child restraint instructions child restraint in the rear seat. will show you how. If the shoulder beltgoes in fYQnt, of the child's face.or You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt,S.ee theearlier part neck, put it behind-the child restraint.; . about the top strap if the chiId restrainthas one. 5. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release buttonis 6. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quicklyif you everhad to.

Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight

should use it. ,. and all your belts, buckles,latch.plates, retractors and But if a safety beltisn’t long enough tofasten, your anchorages arewo&ing properly. Look €or any other loose or damaged safety belt. systemparts. If you see -dealerwi11 order youan extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the anything, that might keep a safety belt system from. extender will be long enough for you.. The extender will doing its job, have it repaired. be.just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehiclethat Torn or fkayed safety belts may not protectyou in a you choose. Don’tlet someone else use it, and use it crash. They can ripapartunder impact forces.If a belt only for the seat it is madeto fit. To wear it, just attach it is torn or frayed, get a newone right away. to the regular safety belt. Also look for any opened or broken air bag cowers, and have them repaired or replaced.. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts If you ever see a labelon the driver’sor the right front passenger’s safety belt that saysto replace the beit, be After a C.rash sure to do so.. Then the new belt will be thereto help If you’ve had a: crash,do you neednew-belts? protect you in a collision. You would see this labelon the belt nearthe latch plate. After a very .minor collision, nothingmay be necessiuy. But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldbe i€ worn If belts are cutor damaged, replace them. Collision during a moresevere crash, thenyou need new belts. damage also maymean you will need tohave safety belt or seat-partsrepaired ‘or replaced. New partsand repirs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn’t beingused-at the timeof the collision. If your seat adjusterwon’t work aftera crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes. through theto seatthe adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates,you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the parton the air bag system earlier in this section. NOTES NOTES

1-48 Features and Controls

Here you canlearn about the many standardand optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shifting apd braking. Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems thattell you if everything is working properly-- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys

A.CAUTION:

Leaving young children ina vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injuredor even killed. They could operate power windowsor other .controls or even make the vehiclemove. Don’t leave the keys ina vehicle with young children.

2.-1 The ignition keyis for When a new Rivierais delivered, the dealer removes the the ignition only. plugs from the keys,and gives them tothe first owner. However, if the ignition key does not havea plug, there may be.a bar-coded key tag instead. Each plug or bar-coded key tag hasa-code on it that tells your dealeror a qualified locksmithhow to make extra keys. Keep the tags or plugsin a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones easilymade using these tags or plugs.If your ignition keysdon’t have tagsor plugs, go to your Buick dealerfor the correct key codeif you need a new ignitionkey. The door keyis for the doors and all other locks. I NOTICE: Your Buick hasa number of features that can help prevent theft. Butyou can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle toget in. So be sure you have extra keys. Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can .easily open the doors and fa11 out. Whena door is locked, the inside handlewon’t open it. .\ Outsiders can easily enter through an’unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may notbe so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outsf thevehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safetybelt! From the inside:To lock the door, move thelock control properly, lock your doors, and you will be far on the door forward. better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. To unlock the door, move the lock control towardthe rear of the vehicle. There is a red mark on the lock control which shows when the dooris unlocked. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use your door key. If your vehicle hasa theft-deterrent system and is it activated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting off the alarm. F Central Door Unlocking System (Option) If the driver’s door key is held-inthe unlock position for more than one second, ,all doors will electronically unlock., Power Dolor Locks Press thepower DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK switch to lock or unlock bothdoors at once.

I Customizing Your Membry Door Locks Feature To change m0de.s: You can programthe memory door locks feature to 1. Close all doors and turnthe ignition on. Keep all change tothe foilowing modes: doors closed throughout this procedure. Mode Operation 2. Press and holdthe driver’s power doorlock switch through Step 4. 0 No.automaticdoor lock or unlock. 3. Press theLOCK button ‘onthe Remote KeylessEntry 1 All doors automaticallylo& transmitter. The .automatic door lockswill remain in when shifted outof PARK (P). the current mode. No automatic. door unlock. 4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again. 2 All doors automaticallylock Each time the transmitter’sLOCK button is pressed, when shifted outof PARK (P). the mode will advance by one, going from3 to 0 to Only the driver’sdoor 1, etc. automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). 5. Release the power doorlock switch. The automatic door locks will remain in the most 3 All doors automaticallylock recent mode selected. when shiftedout of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock

when shifted into PmK (P). ’

Vehicles are delivered programmedin Mode 3.

Should interference to.this system occur,try,this: Both doorswill lock whenLOCK is pressed. a Check to determine if battery replacementis The trunk will unlock when the openedtrunk symbol is necessary. See the instructions on battery pressed.whenthe ignition isOFF. The trunk symbol will replacement. also work when the ignitionis on; but.only while the Check the distance.You may be toofar from your vehicle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). vehicle. This product hasa maximum range. Instant Alarm 0 Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects may be When the button with the horn symbolon the key blocking thesignal. transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the a See your Buick dealer.or a qualified technician for heidlamps and taillamps- will flash forup to two service. minutes. This can be tmed off by pressing the instant alarm button again, unlocking the vehicle witha key or Changes or modifications thisto system by other than ’an by turning the ignition toon. authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this equipment. If only the instantalarm button works, the transmitter needs ‘to be.resynchrorrizedto the receiver.Do this by Operation pressing and holding both the LOCKand UNLOCK The driver’s doorwill dockwhen UNLOCK is. buttons for about eight seconds,you must be within pressed. range of the vehicle. If UNLOCK is pressed again withinfive seconds, both Once the transmitter has been resynchroniz~ed, thehorn doors will unlock. Pressing theUNLOCK button will will chirp and the exteriorlamps will flash once..The also illuminate the interior lamps.See “Illuminated system should now operateproperly Entry” in the index. Personal Choice Features The second key transmitter can be programmed to Each key transmitter can be programmed to dnver’s the record a different seat and mirror position by following preference for programmable automatic door locks, the same steps. security €eedback, delayed locking and perimeter If you preferto program the exit seat position, which lighting. See each feature in the Index.. moves the seat completely down and back, follow these The transmitters canalso be programmed to move the steps: driver’s seat and outside mirrors to a set memory 1. Press the SET button on the driver’s door armrest. position when the key transmitter’sUNLOCK button.is You will hear one beep. pressed. 2. Press the EXIT buttonon the armrest. You will hear To program the system: one beep, but the seat will not move at this time. 1. Adjust the driver.’s. seata tocomfortable,position. 3. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate Adjust both outside mirrors to suityou. See “Outside transmitter within five seconds.You will hear two

Miprtirs” in the Index. ,’> beeps. 2. Press, theSET button on the driver’s door armrest. This personal choice feature will work only when the You will hearone beep. vehicle is in PARK (P). A beep will sound inside the vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the transmitteris 3. Within five.seconds, press oneof the two memory buttons on the armrest.You will hear two beeps to pressed to move the seat and mirrors. confirm that the mirror andthe seat positions are To turn this featureoff, press SET, then UNLOCK entered intomemory. within five seconds. 4. Press theUNLOCK button. on the appropriate transmitter within five seconds. You will hear two beeps. Security Feedback Vehicles are deiivered programmedin Mode 5. To This provides feedbackto the driver when the vehicle change to another mode: receives a command from the key transmitter.The 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch. follow.ing modes may be selected: 2. Press the openedtrunk button on the transmitter. The Mode Transmitter Response transmitter will remainin its current mode. 0 No 'transmitterresponsewhen 3. Press the openedtrunk button again. Each time the locking or unlocking vehicle opened trunk buttonis pressed, the transmitter will advance to the next mode. 1 No transmitter response when locking; exterior lampsflash when 4. Release the power doorlock switch. unlocking vehicle De3l;kye.dLo.&hg (Option) 2 Exterior lamps flash when Note: This feature is available only if you request your locking; no transmitter response when unlocking vehicle dealer to activate this option. After initial ,activation,you can turn this featureon and off by using the following 3 Exterior lamps flash when locking procedure. and when unlocking vehicle This'feature lets the driver delay the actual lockingof 4 Exterior lamps flash and horn the vehicle.When the power doorlock-switch is pressed c-s when locking;,no with the key out of the ignitionand the driver's door transmitter response when open, a chime will sound three timesto signal that the unlocking vehicle lock delay mode .is active. When all doors have been 5 Exterior lamps flash and horn closed, the .doorswill lock automatically after five chirps when 1.ocking;exterior seconds. If :any door is opened before this, the lamps-flashwhen unlo.cking five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have been closed again.

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Batte,ryReplacement To replace the battery: Under normal use, the batteryin your key chain 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring. Turn transmitter should last about two years. coii.1 counterclockwise to separate the two halvesof the transmitter. You can tell the batteryis weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal rangein any location. If you have to 2. Once the transmitteris separated, usea pencil to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, remove the old battery.DO not use a metal object. it’s probably time to change the battery. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new batky as the instructions under the cover indicate. Be surenot to touchany of the black boxes or the green surfaces.Any static transferred fromyour body to these areas- maycause the transrnitterto be inoperative. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Resynchronize theWansmitter by pressing and holding theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons €or about eight secondswithin rahge of the vehicle. Once the transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chirpand the exterior lampswill flash once.

For battery replacement, use a Duracell@battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type.

2-11 Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside,fmm the lock cover to expose the key hole. Insert the,door key and turn it. R.emote Trunk Release It can be dangerous to drive with the trunklid Press the TRUNK release open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can button locatedbelow the come into yourvehicle, You can’t see or smell driver’s door handle to CO. It can ‘cause unconsciousness and even death. release the trunk lid. The If you.must drive with the trunkopen lid or if trunk wilbopen if the electrical wiring or othercable connections must transaxkis in P+X (P) ’ pass through the sealbetween the body and the and if the tnunk security release is not in the off trunk lid: position. e Make sureall windows are shut. e Thrn the fan on your heating orcooling system to its highest speed with the :setting If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System,it also in VENT. That will force outsideair into will unlock yourtrunk .if the ignitionis OW. your vehicle* See Yhmfort Controls” in the Index. e If YQM have air outletson or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

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E Remote Trunk Release Lockout Trunk Security Override The remote transmitter will open the trunk evenif the override. switchis in the off position. Theft Vehicle theftis’big business, especiallyin some cities. Although your Buick has a numberof theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we puton it can make it impossible to steal. However, thereare ways youcan

help. , Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’san easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- so don’t do it.

The trunk release lockout switch in the glove box allows: With the ignition OFF and the driver’s door open,you’ll you to secureitems in the trunk. Move thetrunk: release hear a chime remindingyou to remove your key from switch tooff, lock the glove box and takethe key with the ignition and takeit with you. Alwaysdo this. Your you. Now the trunk releaseon the driver’s door will not steering wheel will be locked, andso will your ignition open the &u&. and transaxle.And remember to lock the doors.

2-13 Parking at-Night ' Universal Theft-Deterrent.(Option)

Park in a lighted spot, close all windows.and lock your vehicle. Rememberto keep your valuablesout.of sight. Put themin a storage area,or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in lota where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's bestto lock it up and takeyour keys. But whatif you have to leave your ignition key? Whatif you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuablesin a storage area, like your tnxnk or glove box.

0 Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors exceptthe- driver's.

I) Then take the door key and Remote Lock Control key chain with you.

244 I. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t be activated Testing the A1ar.m if you lock the doors with key a or manual door’lock.It only activatesif you use-a power door lock switchor The alarm canbe tested byfirst having the driver’s Remote Keyless Entry System.You should also window down. Activate thesystem by locking the doors remember that you canstart your vehiclewith the with the power. doorlock switch or the Remote Keyless correct ignition key if the alarm has been’set off, but this Entq System. Get outof the car and close the door and does notshut off the alarm. wait for the SECURITYlight to go out. Then reachin through the window, unlock the door with the rndnual Here’s how:to avoid settingoff the alarm by accident: door lock, and open the door.This should set off the 0 If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent alaxm. system, the vehicle should be lockedujler the doors If the alarm does not sound whenit should, check tosee are closed. if the horn works.The horn fuse may be blown. To 0 Always unlock a door with a key,or us-e the Remote replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”in the Keyless Entry System. Unlockinga. door any other Index. way will set off the alarm. To reduce the possibilityof theft, always activate the Jf you set oflthe alarm by accident, unlock any door theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. lwith your key. You can also turn off the alarm byusing the Keyless . Entry System. The alarm won’t stop if you. try tounlo,ck a door my other way. SECURITY light will flash. Butyou don’t have to wait PASS-Key 11 uses a resistorpel1e.t in the ignition key three minutes before trying another ignition key. that,matchesa decoderin your vehicle. When the PASS-KeyIt system senses that someone is See your Buick dealeror a locksmith who’can service using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and the PASS-Key11 to have a new key made, fuel systems. For ‘aboutthree minutes, the starter won’t If you’re ever driving and theSECURITY light comes on, work and fuel won’t go to the engine.If someone tries to you willbe able to restartyour engine if you turn it off. start your vehicle again or uses another key duringthis Your PASS-Key TI system, however, is not working time, the vehiclewill not start. This discourages someone properly and must be serviced. by your Buick dealer. Your from randomly trying different keys with different resistor vehicle is not protected by the PASS-KeyII system. pellets in an attempt to makea match. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key11 ignition key,see The ignition key must. be clean and dry before it’s your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service inserted in the ignitiorior the enginemay .notstart. If the PASS-Key 11 to have anew key made. engine doesnot start and the SECURZTY light comes on, the keymay be dirtyor wet. Turn the ignition off. 2-16 I I’ New Vehicle 6CBreak-In” Ignition Key Positions The key with the black plastic head operates the ignition NOTICE: lock.

Your modern Buick doesn’t need.an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in thelong run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren’t yet broken A E in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this breaking-inguideline every time you get newbrake linings. -0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.See With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, you canturn “Towing a Trailer” in the Index formore the switch to five different positions: information. ACC (A): An on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press the ignition inkey as you turn the top ofit toward you.

2-17 LOCK (B): This is.the only position in which you can remove the key.This position locks your ignition, NOTICE: stee’ring wheel and transaxle. It’sa theft-deterrent feature. If your key seemsstuck inLOCK and you’can’t OFF’ (C): This position letsyou turn off the engine but turn it, be sure it is all theway in. If it is, then

I still turnthe steering wheel.It doesn’t lock the steering turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile you I wheel like LOCK and it, doesn’t send any electrical turn thekey hard. But turn thekey only with power tothe accessories. UseOFF if you must have your hand. Using a tool to force itcould break. your vehiclein motion while the engineis not running. the key or theignition switch. If none of this RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns works, then yourvehicle needs service. to afteryou start your engine and release the switch.

This is the position for driving. Even whenthe engine is -=. *. not running,you can us.e RUN to operateyour electrical Retained Accessory Power power accessories and to displaysome instrument panel After you turn your ignition to-OFF and remove the key, warning lights. for about 10 minutes, you will have electrical powerto -’START(E): This position starts your engine. Whenthe such accessoriesas the radio, power windowsand engine starts, release thekey. The ignition switch will astroroof (if equipped). If you open a door, the retained return toRUN for normal dnving. accessory power is shutoff. i Starting Your Engine I NOTICE: Move your shift lever toPARK (P) or NFUTRAL (N). lr Your engine won’t start in any other position-- that’s a safety feature.To restart when. you’re already moving, Holding your key in START for longer than use NEUTRAL (N) only. 15 seconds at a timewill cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold yourin key Don’t try toshift to; PARK (P) if your hick is START for about threeto five seconds at a time until moving. If you do, you could damage the your engine starts. Wait about15 seconds between transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your each try to help avoid draining your battery. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it-could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your pushing your accelerator pedalalI the way to the floor ignition keyto START. When the engine starts,let, and holding it there as you hold the keyin START for go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but engine gets_.,v-w then stops again, do thesame thing, but this time keep the pedal down €or fiveor six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline €?om the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat thenomal starting procedure. E.ngine Coolant Heater (Option) NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to wbrkwith the electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, YOU could change theway the engine 0perates;Before adding electrical equipment, check with your.dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you .ever have to have yourvehicle towed, see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index. In very cold weather,0 “F (- 18 ’C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedin a minimumof four hours prior to starting yourvehxle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electricalcoTd. 3. Plug it into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Autom,atic Transaxle Operation

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, usea heavy-duty three-prong extension cord ratedfor at least 15 amps.

4. Mter you’ve used the coolant beater, be sure to store the cord asit was before to keepit away from moving engineparts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. There are several different positionsfor your shift lever. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged BARK (P): This locks yourfront wheels. It’s the best in? The answer depends on the outside temperature,the position to use when you start your engine because your kind of oil you have, and some other things. Insteadof vehicle can’t move easily. trying to list everything here,we ask that you contact your Buick dealerin the area whereyou’ll be parking your vehicle.The dealer cangive you the best advicefor that particulax area.

2-21 ignition key isin the RUN position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way intoPARK (P)and also - release theshift lever button on floor shift console It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the models as you maintain brake application. Thenmove shift leveris not fully in PARK (P)with the the shift lever into thegear you wish. (Press the shift parking brakefirmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. lever button beforemoving the shift lever‘on floor shift Don’t leave your vehiclewhen theengine is console models.)See “Shifting Outof PARK (P)” in this running unless you have to. If you have left the sectian. engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up. You‘or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even whenyou”re on fairly level ground, always Set your parking brake and NOTICE: move the.shift lever to PARK (P). Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index,If moving forward could damage your transaxle. you’re pulling a trailer, See Towing a Trailer’’ in Shift to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is the Index. stopped.

Ensure the shift leveris fully in PARK (P) range before To rock your vehicle back andforth to get outof snow, starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle ‘iceor sand without damaging your transaxle,see “If shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” .inthe Index. brakes before you can shiftfrom PARK (PI when the

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I. NEUTRAL (N): In thisposition, your engine AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This positionisfor doesn’t connect with the wheels.To restart when you’re normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, useyou’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis b.eing towed. @ Going less than approximately 35 mph (56 m), push your accelerator pedal about halfwaydown.

I ’ Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the acce-lerator all the way down. Shifting out of QR (P) or P ’RAL (N) wh: You’ll shift downto.the next gear and have more power. your engineis ccracmg’9(running at high speed) is THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very economy thanAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).Here rapidly. You could lose control and hit peopleor are some times you might chooseTHIRD (3) instead of objects. Don’t shift outof PARK (P) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. When driving on hilly, winding roads I When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears NOTICE: When going down a steep hill

Damage to your transaxle causedby shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. SECOND (2): This position givesyou more p-ower but FIRST (1): This position gves you even more power lowerfuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. (but lower he1 economy) than SECONR (2). You can It can help controlyour speed as you go down steep use it on very steephills, or in deep snow or mud.If the mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use selector.lever is putin FIRST (l),the transaxle won’t your brakesoff and on. shift into FIRST (1) mtil the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: NOTICE: Don’t drive in.SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or atspeeds oveF55 mph (88 kndh), or If your frontwheels can’t rotate, don’t. try to y.ou can damageyour tr’ansaxle. Use AUTOMATIC drive. This might happenif you were stuck in OVERDRIVE (0)or THIRD (3) as much as very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid possible. object. You could damage your transaxle. Don’t shift intoSECOND(2) unless you are going Also,?f you stop when going uphill, don’t hold slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can your vehicle there with only the accelerator damage yourengine. pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. ,Use your brakesor shift intoPARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.’ Parking Brake Releasing the parking brake:You will need to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Holdthe regular brake pedaldown and pushthe parking brake pedal with yourleft foot. This will unlock the pedal. When youlift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will followit to the release position. If you tryto drive off with the parking brake on, the brake light stayson and a chime sounds until ydu release the parking brake or recycle the ignition.

NOTICE:

Driving with the parking brakeon can cause your rear brakes to overheat.You may have to replace them, and youcould also damage other Setting the parking brake:Hold the regular brake parts of your vehicle. pedal down withyour right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with yourleft foot. If the ignition is. on, the brake system warninglight will comeon and a single If you are towinga,trailer and me parking on ahill, see “Towing a Trailer’’in the Index. That sectionshows chime will be heard. what todo first to keep the trailer from moving. The parking brdke uses the brakeson the rear wheels.

2-25 .I2 Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift iever into the PARK (PI position like this: It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever ismot fully in PARK (P)with the parki,ng brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have.left the engine running, thevehicle can movesuddenly. You or others.could be injured.. To be sure your vehicle won’t.move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that foI1ow:If you’re pulling a trailer, see ‘Tawing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

Pull the lever toward you. . _. \ Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Runnir- -

It can be dangerous to leaveyour vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move

, suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) -with the parking brake firmlyset. And, if you leave the vehicle with theengine running, itcould overheat andeven catch fire. You or others couId be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you have to.

'If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sureyour vehicle is in PAlRK (I?)and. your ;parking brake-isfirmly.set.before you leave it. After +you've movedthe shift lever intothe PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedaldown. Then, see if "you can move the shift lever awayfrsm PARK (P) ,without firstpushing'the button. If you can, it means 'that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). Shifting Out of-PARK(PI Parking Over Things That Burn Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brake.b.efore you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle”in the Index. Your vehicle hasa BRAKE TO SHIFT reminder light. This light comes onto remind you to apply the brake pedal beforeyou can shift from PARK (P). If you cannot shiftout of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also releasethe shift lever buttonon floor shift models as YOU maintain brake application. Then move theshift lever into the gear you want. (Pressthe shift lever button before movingthe shift lever.) If you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key toOFF. Open and clo,se’ the driver’s door to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 1 2. Apply and holdthe brake untilthe end of Step 4.

3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). Things that canburn could touch hot exhaust 4. Start the vehicle and then shiftto the drive gear you parts under your vehicleand ignite. Don’t park want. over papers, leaves,dry grass or other things that 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. can burn.

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I -. .. . POIIOW the proper steps .to be sure your vehicle won’t ” move. S$e “Shifting Into PARK (E’)’” in the Index.

- ’ If you are. pasking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, alsosee “Towing a’ Trailer” in the Index. I Express Down Window Tilt Wheel The- switch for the driver's windowhas an express down featme. When the driver's AUTO switchis held rearward for more than halfa second, the windowwill automatically lower completely. The windowcan be opened insmaller amounts by pressing the switch iiearward and releashg it imediately. To stop the window while it is Iswering, press the switchagain and then release. To raise the window, hold the switch forward. Horn Nearly the entire surface of the center padof the . steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere on the pad to- soundthe.how.

A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to adjust the steering wheel beforeyou drive. You c.an also raise it to the highest levelto give your legs more room whenyou exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever towardyou. Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level, then release the leverlock to the wheel in place.

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A green arrow on the Turn Signal Reminder instrument panelwill flash If your turn signal is left foron more than3/4 of a mile, in the directionof the turn a chime will sound.To turn off the chime, move the turn or lane change. signal lever to theoff position. Headlamp Higl Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to highor high to low, pull theturn signal lever towardyou. To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever T&n release it. When the until the mow starts to flash.Hold it there until you high beams are on, this light complete your lane change. The leverwill retixm. by on the instrumentpanel will itselfwhen you release it. also be on. As you signal a turn of a lane change,if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulbmay be burned out and other drivers won’t seeyour turn signal. Tf a bulb is burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident. If the arrowsdon’t-go on at ail when you signal a turn, check.the fuse and check for burned-out bulbs. See “Fuses-andCircuit Breakers”in the Index.

2-34 1 Flash-To-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers This feature lets you use your high-beam headlampsto signal a driver in front of you that you wantto pass. It works even if your headlamps&re off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you alittle; but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps areoff or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps willturn on. They'll stay on as long as you hold thelever toward you and the high beam ;indicator on 'the dash will come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlamps off.

You control the windshield wipersby turning the band marked WIPER DELAY.

2-35 For a single wiping cycle,turn the band toMST. Hold it there until the wipers start, thengo. let The wiperswill stop after-onecycle. If you want more Cycles, hQldthe At the topof the turn signal lever there’s a paddle with band on MIST longer. the. wordPUSH on it.To spray washer fluidon the windshield, just push the paddlefor less thana second. You can set the wiper speedfor,a long or short delay The washerwill spray several times, then.stop..Unless between,wipes.This can be very usefulin light rain or they are already turnedon, the wipers will operate at snow. Turn the bandto choose the delay time. The low speed for several sweeps, -then off.turn closer toLO, the shorter the delay. For steady wiping.at low speed,turn the band away from’you to theLO positibn. For high-speed wiping, turn the band,fureher, toHI. To stop the wipers, move the band toOFF‘. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until Remember that darnaged wiper blades may preventyou the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer from seeing well ‘enoughto -drive safely.To avoid fluid can form ice on the windshie1.d’ blocking damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper your vision. blades beforeusing them. If they’re frozento the - windshield, carefully loosenor thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new bladesor blade To get more fluid on the windshield, push and hold inserts. the paddle. Spraying will continue ,as longas the paddle is held. Heavy snowor ice can overloadyour wiper motor.,A circuit breakerwill stop the motor untilit cools. Cleax away snow orice to prevent an overload. When you getto a low fluid condition andY-QU push the paddle to spray washerfluid With cruise control, you 'can on the windshield, the LOW maintain .a speed of about WASHER WASHER FLUID light will 25 mph (40 h/h)or more come on briefly to remind .withoutkeeping your foot FLU,ID LOW you to get more washer on the. accelerator.This dm fluid soon. really helpon long trips.

Driving without washerfluid can be dangerous.A bad mud splash can block your vision. You-couldhit another vehicle orgo off the road. Check your washer Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow :about fluid level often. 25 .mph (40 km/h).

When you apply your brakes, theG~U~SG control shuts off. Setting CruiseControl

CAUTION: Cruise control canbe dangerous where you A can’t drive safely at a steady speed. SO, don’t use your cruise controlon winding If yuu leave your cruise controlswitch on when roads or in heavy traffic. you’re not using cruise, you might hita button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You @ Cruise control canbe dangerous on Slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes could be startled andeven’lose control. Keep the in tire tractioncan causeneedless wheel cruise controlswitch OFF until you want to use spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise controlon slippery roads.

If your vehicleis in cruise controlwhen the optional traction control system begins limit to wheel spin, the cruise control‘will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions .allowyou to safely use it again,y.ou. may turn the cmise.contro1 backon.

2-38 Resuming a Set .Speed Setting the cruise control at a’desiredspeed ana Inen 2. Get up to the speed you applying the brake will endthe cruise control function. want. Once you’regoing about 25 mph (40 h/h)or more, you can.move the cruise control switchfrom ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset. This returns you to 3. Push in the SET button your desired preset speed. at the endof the lever .and release it. The ...... CRUISE light on the

inskument panel will , Remember, if you hold the switch atR/A longer than come on. half a second,the vehicle will accelerate untilyou release. the switch or applythe brake. You could be 4. Take your foot off the startled and even lose control. So unless you wantto go accelerator pedal, faster, don’t hold.the switch at R/A. hereasing Speed Wh Using Cruise-Control Here's the second wayto go to a higher speed: There are two waysto ,go to a higher -speed.Here's the * Move the cruise switch first: I. from ON to R/A. Hold it 1. Use the accelerator pedal goto to a higher speed there untilyou reach a' desired speed and then Push the SET button at release the switch. the end of the lever,then release the buttonand the accelerator pedal. You'Il now cruise at the higher speed.

To increase your speed in verysmall amounts,.move the switchto R/A for less thanhalf a second and then release it. Each timeyou .do this, your vehicle willgo about 1 mph (1.6.km/h) faster. The accelerate featurewill only work after you have set the cruise control speedby pushing theSET button. will also go out. Lamps @ Parking Laps License Lamps

0 Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps

Pull theknob toward you to the first setting to turnon Headlamps the parking lamps.Full the hobtoward you to the second setting toturn on the headlamps. ‘I This switch controls these systems: -a- Lamps On Reminder 0 Headlamps e Taillamps If the headlamp switchis left on, you’ll lieara warning chime whenyou turn the ignitionoff, remove the key from the ignitionand- open thedriver’s door. Daytime Running Lamps (Canad-aOnly) When it’sdark enough outside,your low-beam headlamps will changeto full brightness. The other Daytime RunningLamps @IC) canmake-iteasier for lamps that comeonwith your headlamps willalso come others to see the.front .of your vehicle duxirig the day. on. Whenit’s bright enough. outside, the regular lamps DRL can be helpfulin many different driving will gu off, and your low-beam headlamps changeto the ccanditions, butthey can be esp.ecially helpfulin the reduced brightness.of DlU. short periods after dawnand befoTe sunset. To idle your vehicle with theDIU, off, shift the A-light sensor ‘on topof. the instrumentpanel makes the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRZ will stay off until DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. you shift outof PARK (P). The DRL system willmake your low-beam headlamps TO turn off all exterior lighting at nightwhen you are come on at reduce.d brightnessin daylight when: parked, turn off the headlanipsand-move the twilight The ignitian is on, sentinel controlall the’way toward AUTO MIN. The headlamp switch-isoff, and As with any vehicle, you shouldturrm on the regular headlamp system whenyou need it. The transaxle is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only Y.OW low-beam, headlamps will Cornwing Lamps be on. The parking lamps, taillaps, sidemarker and The cornering lamps are designed to comeon when you other lamp8 won’t be an. Your instrument panel won’t signal a tufn. This will provide .more lightfor cornering be lit up either. at night. F ’. Twilight Sentinel (Qption) Interior Lamps Twilight sentinel tua~syom headlamp$,taillamps p.whglamps on .and off by sensing how dark it is I. rumen-t,Pad Brightness .outside. .ts-y ..tating the headlamp hobyou c-an~makethe instrument p^mellights brigbt’ordim. See “Headlamps” in the Index. Time Out Feature The interior lampswill automatically shutoff after .lO minutes if a door is left open.This feature is designed to help eliminate battery wear down.

~ rtesy Lamps Light sensor When any door is opened, several lamps-go on. They make it.easy for you to enter .and leave thecar. To turn Your twilight sentineland daytii-ne ruqning lamps work on these lamps without opening door,the -rotate the with the light sensor on topof the instrument panel. headlamp knob. Don’t coverit up. If you do, it will read “dark”and the headlmps ,will comeon. Delayed Entry Lighting When you open the door, the interiorlmps will come on. When you close the door withthe ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for 25 seconds or until theignition is turned to the on position. Please note that locking thedoors will override the delayed entry lighting featureand the lamps willturn off-right.away.

2-44 To turn thefeatue off: 1. Press and hold the door lockswitch.throughout this procedure. All doorswill lock. 2. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains.on at this time. and the hoin will chirp two times. 3. Press theinstant alarrjn button onthe key transmitter again. Perimeter lightingis disabled and the horn will chirp one time. 4. Release.the door lock switch.The perimeter lighting option is now off.

To 'turn the feature on: 1. Press and hold thedoor lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock. 2. Press the. instantalarm button onthe key transmitter. Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the horn will chirpone time. 3. Press the instant alarm buttonon the transmitter again. Perimeter lightingis now enabled and the horn will chirp two times. 4. Release the doorlock switch. The perimeter lighting option is now an. Front Readhg Lamps. Trunk Lamp When you open the trunk to its full opn-positim,a lamp will come on inside the trunk. This lamp will automatically 'turn off when the trunkiS closed. Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading,trurk, glove box and visor vanity mirror lamps, if any are lefton for more than 10 minutes when the ignitionis OFF. This will keep your batteryfko'm ninning.down. Parade Dimming This feature prohibits thedimming of your instrument panel. displays during daylight while your headlampsare on. This feature operates with the light sensorthe for twilight sentinel and'is fully automatic. When the light These lamps and the interiar courtesy lampswill come sensor reads darkness outside, youwill be ableto dim on when .you open a door, .andturn off when you turn your instrument panel displays once again. the ignition toon, To turn on the readinglamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lampyou wanton. Press it again to turn the lamp off. j I Power Remote Control Wrror

Your Buick has an electric mirror control located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the switch to the right(R) or left(L) to choosea mirror. Press anyof the four buttons tomove the mirror in the direction desired. Adjust each minor so you can just see the sideof your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.

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2. Remove the square height adaptersfrom the cover. Reference the chartto determine the number and location of the height adapters for your garage door opener. If your unit does not appearon the chart,you will.have totry different adapter numberand location combinations.

I LINEAR I EK-II/H I .I I 4 I 2 1 LINEAR ET-2 1 -6 4 . LINEAR D22B 1 6 3 Your Garage Door Transmitter I Vehicle Console Door I r Your Garage- Door Transmitter I Vehicle Console Door 1 Position For Number Of 'Position For I Number Of Name Model Button Adapter(s1 Adapter@) Name Model Button Adapter(s)Adapter(s) LINEAR DT4 1 10 3 MULTIELMAC

LINEAR MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MICOM MICOM OVERHEAD MULTIELMAC DOOR MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD 2-BTN 265 1 10 3 MULTIELMAC DOOR 2 1 3 MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD 3-BTN 242 1 10 3 DOOR 121 10 I3 I MULTlELMAC MULTIELMAC OVERHEAD 4-BTN232 I I I 10 I 3 DOOR I 2 10 3 3 1 3 4 1 3 PULSAR 92 1 1 4 3 PULSAR 93 1 I 1 I 4 I 3 I 2-51 3. Place heheight adapters on the proper peg using the suggested combinations orby lining up the height adapters and the transmitter buttonon your garage door opener.

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4. Use the Velcro@ found in the storage area and attach the garage door opener securely inside the console. Line up the transmitter button with the height adapters. 5. Close the cover and test theGARAGE button. If your garagedoor opener doesn’t work afterit is installed, try another combination. I- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter I , NOTICE:. -, , ' Front Ashtray a. The front center ashtray may be 'lifted out for cleaning. If you hold a cigarette lighterin with your hand

while it is heating, it won't be able to backaway ', Rear Ashtray from the heating element when it's ready. This . To remove therear ,ashtray for cleaning, open the lid and can makeit, overheat, damaging .the righter and ease the ashtray upwaid until the edgecan be grasped to the heating element. pull the ashtrayup and out. Cigarette Lighter Sun Visors To use the cigarette lighter, pushit all the wayin and let To block out-glare,you can swing down the vis~ors.You it go:When it is hot, it wiU:pop back by itself; can also removethem from the center mount andswing them to the side, while the auxiliary visor-remains to block out glare from the front.

2-54 1 -. Illuminated Visor-Vanity Mirror An auxili-iuy power receptacleis located an the lower right side of the console. When theignition is on, ‘you can plug .in accessories requiring electrical power. If your Riviera hasno console, theauxiliaq power receptacle is opposite thehgarette lighter in the ashtrav area. Rear Lic-ensePlate Holder To use it, open .thetrunk lid and slideyour license plate into the slot. Always close thetrunk to prevent theftof the plate.

TI.lls mirror is on the largerof the passenger’s sun visors. It may also be on the largerof the driver’ssun visors. When you open it, the lamps turn on. The brightnessof the lamps can be adjusted by slidingthe switch up or down. If your vehicle has the astroroof option, the switch is on the roof between the sun visors.It, will open the astroroof when the ignition is on, or when retained accessory poweris active.

To fully open the glass panel and sunshade,press the switch rearwardand release. To stop the panelin a partially 'open position? press the switch againthe at desired point.To continue to open fully, press the s-witch This transmitter allowsyou to consolidate the functions rearwad .again and release. The sunshade can be opened of up to three individual hand-held transmitters.It will manually. operate garag.e doors and gates,or with the accessory .To close the glass panel, press and holdthe switch package, o.ther devices controlled by radio frequency €orward. The sunshade must be manually closed. such as home/office lighting systems and security Once the astroroof is closed,it can be opened toa vent systems. position. Press the switchforward to vent.To close, The transmitterwill learn and transmit the frequencies press the switch rearward. of most current transmittersand is powered by your vehicle's batteryand charging system. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing 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. Programming the.at-ansmitter Do not use the universal transmitter withany.garage door opener that does not havethe “stop and reverse” safety feature.This includes ‘any garage door opener model manufactured before April1, 1982. Be;sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming! Your vehicle’s engine should be turnedoff while programming your transmitter. Follow these stepsto program up to three channels: 1. If you have not previously programmed a universal transmitter channel, proceed toStep 2. Otherwise, hold down thetwo outside buttonson the universal

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The Instrument Panel Your instrument p,anel is designedto let you know at a 11. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever glance how your car is running. You’U know how fast 12. Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audio/Climate you’re going, howmuch fuel you’re using, and many Control System I 6. other thingsyo-u’ll need toknow to drive safely and economically. 13. Tilt Steering Lever The main componentsof your instrument panel are: 14. Horn 1. Warning Lights 15. Driver’s Side Air Bag 2. Tzchorneter t6. Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audzo/Climate Control’system 3. Fuel Gage 17. Traction Control/ Trip Reset Button, 4. Engine TemperatureCage 18. Hood Release 5. Speedometer 19. Air Outlets 6. Warning Lights 20. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 7. Climate Controls 21. Gearshift Lever 8. Audio System 22. Glove Box 9. Passenger’s Side Air Bag 10. HeadlampLEnstrummt PageLIngg,esity Control Your Buick is equipped with this instrument panel cluster. It includes indicator warninglights and gages that are explained on-the foU.owing gages. Tachometer Your' speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles The tachometer tells you per hour (mph) and kilometers perhow (kmh).Your how fast the ehgine is odometer shows how far your vehicle has been .driven, mnriing. It displays engine in either miles (usedin the United States)or kilometers speed .in revolutiolis per (wed in Canada). .minute (rpm). Trip Odometer A trip odometercan tell you how many, milesyou have driven since-you last set it back to zero. 7 TO reset thetrip odometer, push the TRIP RESET button. I NOTICE: Do not operate. the engine with the tachometer in the.redarea, or engine damage may occur. When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about eight secondsto fe-d people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light^ will also come on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. Battery Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument When you turn the keyto panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checks the RUN, this light will come air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light on briefly, to show thatyour tells you if there is.an dectrical problem. The system alternator and battery check includes the airbag sensors, the air bag modules, charging systems are the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module. working. For moreinfomation on the airbag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index.. - You will See this light flash LbNT BOo for a few secondswhen you turn your ignitionto RUN -i? 0 3 or START.lightthe Then If the light stays on, your vehicle needs serviceand should takeyour Buick to the dealer at once. To save AIR BAG should go out. This rne.ans the systemis ready. your battery untilyou get there, turnoff ‘allaccessories, and set your air system toOW.

If the air bag readiness light doesn’t comeon when you start your vehicle,or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, yourair bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. bur Buick’s hydraulic brake systemis divided into two pasts. If one part isn’t working,the other part can still H work and stop you. For good braking, though, youneed Your brake system may not be working properly both parts working well. if the brake system warning lightis on. Driving If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake with the brake system warning light on can lead problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. to an accident. If the lightis still on after you’ve pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have This light should comeon the vehicle towedfor service. when you turn the ignition key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed When the ignition is on, the brake system warninglight will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay onif your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to driveoff with the parking brake set,a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light .and chimestay ori after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.

If the light and chime come on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.You may notice that the pedal is harderto push. Or, the pedal may gocloser to the floor. It may take longerto stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towedfor service. (See“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

- 2-65 r With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come This warning light should on when you start your come on briefly as you start engine and may stay onfor the engine.If the warning (@) several seconds. That’s light doesn’t come on then, normal. TRACTION have it fixed so it will be . ANTI - LOCK ready towarn you if there’s OFF a problem. 1 If the light stays onpturn the ignitionoff. Or, if the light

’ comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible If it stays on, or comeson when you’re driving, there ’ and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If thelight still stays on, or comes:on may be a problem with your traction control system &d again while you’redriviig, your B&k needs service.If your vehicle may need service. When this warninglight the reguIar brake systemwarning light isn’t on, you still is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your have brakes, butyou don’t have anti-lock brakes.If the driving accordingly. regular brake system warninglight is also on,you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake SystemWarning Light’’ earlier in this part. The anti-l’ock-brake systemwarning light should come on briefly whenyou turn the ignition key RUN. to If the light doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warnyou if there is a.,problem. The traction control system warning lightmay come on Engine Coolant ,TemperatureWarning for thefollowing reasons: Light I 9 If you turn the systemoff by pressing the TMC CONT button locatedon the instrument panel, the This light tellsyou that your engine coolant has warning lightwill come on and stay on.To turn the ~ system back on, press the button again. The warning overheated or your radiator light should go off. (See “Traction Control. System” cooling fanis-not working. in the Index for more information,) If you have been operating your vehicle ,under normal .W If there’s a brake system problemthat is specifically driving conditions,you related to traction control, the traction control system TEMP shduldvpull off theroad, will turn off and the warning light will comeon. If stop your vehicle andturn your brakes beginto overheat, the traction control the engineoff as soon as system will turn off and the warning lightwill come possible. on until your brakes cooldawn. 9 If.the traction control systemis affected by an The section “Problems on theRoad” in this manual engine-related problem, the system will.turn off and explains whatto do. See “Engine Overheating” in the warning lightwill come on. the Index. If the-traction control system warning light comeson ?and stayson for an extended periodof thewhen the ‘‘systemis turned on, your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle has a gage that When this light comeson, shows the engine coolant the cooling system is. low on temperature. If the gage coolant. As a bulb check, it pointer moves into the red will comeon for two to€o.ur area, your engineis too hot! LOW seconds and then go off when the ignitionis in the CQOLANT RUN position. If the light .w doesn’t come on, have the TEMP vehicle serviced.

This reading means the same thingas the warning light. If the coolant’ level is low, the lightcome will back on It means that your engine coolant has overheated.If you and a warning chime will sound. If this happens, ‘see have been operatingyour vkhicle under normal driving “Engine Coolant”in the Index for propercooling system conditions, you should pulloff the road, stopyour fill. vehicle and,turn off the engine assoon as possible. After the coolant level is returnedits to proper level, the The section “Problems on theRoad” in this manual LOW COOLANT. light willgo off after 20 seconds or explains what to do. See “Engine Overheating”in remain off during the next ignition cycle. the Index. M.alfu.nctianIndicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE:

Your Buick is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a computer which on, aftera while, your emissioncontroks may not monitors operationof the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission control systems. good and your enginemay not run as smoothly. SERVICE This could lead to costly repairs that may not be ENGINE SOON covered by your warranty.

This light should comeon, as a check to show youit is working, when the ignition ison and the engine is not running. If.the light doesn't come on, have it repaired. This systemis called OBD I1 (On-Board This light will also comeon during a malfunctionin one Diagnostics-Second Generation)and is intended of two ways: to assurethat emissions are at acceptable levelsfor 0 Eight Flashing -- A misfire condition has been the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissionsand environment. (In Canada, OBD I1 is replaced by may damage the emission control system on your Enhanced Diagnostics.)The SERVICE ENGINE SOON vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis light comes on to indicate that thereis a problem and and serviceis required. service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the .system before any problemis apparent, which Light On Steady -- -An emission control system may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. system is also designed to assist your service technician 'Dealer or qualified service center diagnosisand in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. service maybe required. .- If the Light I$-Flashing If the Light Is On Steady

The following.. may prevent’moreserious damage to You may beable to correct theemission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: e Reduce vehicle speed. Did you just drive througha deep puddleof water? e Avoid hard accelerations. If so, .your electrical system may wet. be The condition will usually be corrected whenthe electrical system 0 Avoid steep uphill grades. dries out. A few driving trips should turn the off.light e If towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being Are you low on fuel? hauled as soon as it ispossible. If the lightstops flashing and remains on steady, “Ifsee As your engine starts funto out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficientlyas designed sincesmall amounts of the Light Is On Steady” following. -air are sacked into thefuel line c-ausing a misfire.The If the light continues toflash, when it is safe to doso, system can detect this. Addingfuel should correct this stop the vehicle. Put your vehiclein PARK (P). Turn the condition. Make sure to installthe fuel cap properly.It key off, wait at least 10~seconds and restart the engine. will take a few drivingtrips t.0 turn the light off. If the light remains on steady, see“If the Light Is On Steady” followhg, If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps,md drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service centerfor service.

Che .c Oil Level Light The CHECK OIL LEVEL light is lit for two to four Don’t keep driving if the oil pressureis low. If seconds as a bulb check .. you do, your engine can .becomeso hot thatit each time the ignition keyis . .I catches fire.You or others could be burned. CHECK OIL turned to theRUNposition. Check your oil as soon as possible and haveyour LEVEL If the light doesn’t come on, vehicle serviced, have your vehicle serviced.

NOTICE: If the engine oil ismore than onequart low, the light will come on briefly, thengo off for 1,525seconds;and ,Damageto your engine from- neglected oil then come back on for20-40 seconds. problems can be costlyand is not covered by your warranty. However, the system will not registerlow engine oil if it- has not been more than eight minutessince the engine was last shut off. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on, the engine oil shouldbe checked at-thedipstick then brought up to. the proper level: if necess’ary. See“Engine Oil” in the Index. Fuel Gage When the ignitionis on, this .The fuel gage showsabout light will stayon until both how much fuel is in your doors are closed and tank. completely latched. DOOR AJAR

FUEL.

-~- It works only when the ignitionis on. When the indicator nears Empty (E) you still have alittle fuel left. You need to get morefuel right away.

2-73 Here are some concernssome owners have had about Low Fuel Light the fuel gage. Al1,these situations are normaland indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage. A yellow lightnear the Empty (E) mark on' the fuel. e At the gas station, the gas pump shutsoff before the gage comes.on when your gage readsFull (F). vehicle is low on fuel. You 0 It takes more (or less) gas fillto up than the gage should getmorefuel as hdicated.'For example, the gage may have indicated soon as you can. half full, butit took more (or less) thanhalf of the tank's capacity to fill it. W FUEL a The gage moves a little when you turna comer, speed up or stopyour- vehicle. e When you turn the engine OFF, the gage .doe,sn't go all, the way back to. Empty(E). 2-75 NOTES

E-' Section 3 Cornfort. Controls and .Audio Systems

In this section you’llfind out how to operatethe display the outside temperature.The outside temperature comfort control systems and audio systems offered reading is most accurate when the vehicleis moving. with your Buick. During stops, the display showsthe previous temperature for best accuracyand system control. Comfort Controls This section describes how to operate your climate control system. Your climate control systemuses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Dual Automatic.ComforTemp Climate Control Your vehicle has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control system.The following informationtells you how it works. You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light-onthe button will indicate which buttons are If the displayis flashing afterthe climate control system active. The lights are on all buttons exceptTEMP, FAN is started, thereis a problem with the system and you and AZR FLOW. The display will showfan speed, should see your dealerfor seryice. comfort level settingand airflow direction for a few seconds wheneverAUTO is selected, and thenit will 3-2 to-see your current automaticfan speed, airflow mode, the system will direct theair toward the FLOOR, direction and comfort setting, press the AUTO button. -and theFliONT defrost mode will cancel. Notice the arrows in the .display. In cold weather,the system will delay turningon the fan, to avoid blowkg cold air.The length of the delay OFF: If the passenger comfort controlis turned on, it depends on the engine coolant temperature andthe can be turnedoff by pressing the OFF button once. outside temperature.Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or Pressing theOFF button a second time will turnoff the FRONT buttonswill ovefride this delay, turn offthe main system. Tuniingoff the main system causes the fan AUTO setting and changethe fan speed. to turn off and the airflow to be directedto the FLOOR. The system will kill try to keep the interior ofthe vehicle at the previous chosen comfort setting.The You may also manuallyadjrxst the air delivery or outside temperaturewill show on the display when the fan speed. system is OW. AIR IFLOW: This button is used to change the direction The ventilation system always allows fresh.air to flow of the airflow. The airflow choices availableare FLOOR, through your Buick when the vehicle is. moving even FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the with the system in the OFF mode. system is set for AUTO, pressing the AIR FLOW button VENT The VENT button allows outsideair to flow will display the current airflow direction and the comfort through your Buick without the air conditioning setting. Pressthe AIR FLOW up or down button againto compressor working. SelectingVENT and the AUTO change the directionof the aidlow. button at the same time allows the system to control If the AIR FLOW up button is selected whilein the automatically withoutthe use of the air conditioning FFtONT defrost mode, the systemwill direct the air compressor or theuse of the RECIRC mode. TO t~~moff toward the WINDSHIELD-FLOOR.If the AIR FLOW the VENT selection, pushthe VENT button again. down button is selected whilein the FRONT defrost Air Condiwdning On very hot days, open the windows long enoughto let the hotair out. This reduces the.tirnerequire.d tocod the interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level.If the system is in the AUT.0 mode on very hot days, the system will automatically enterthe RECIRC mode and the temperature doorwill be positioned at thefull cold position for maximum cooling. If the system is not ih the AUTO mode, RECIRC should be selected to provide maximum cooling.You can choose The extreme comfort setting of 60°F (16"C), but the system will not coolany faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting. Heating On coid days, if the AUTO mode is selected, the system will automatically directthe air towards thefloor and the temperature doorwill be positioned at thefull hot position. You can choose the extremecomfort setting of 90°F (32°C) but the system will not wmup any faster by selecting the extreme comfort setting. If the outside temperature is cold, thefan will be delayed to avoid blowing coldaira Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or. FRONT. buttons will override this. delay,-turn off the AUTO mode and change the fan speed.

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Ventilation Tips Rear Window Defogger Keep the hoodand front air inlet free of ice, snowor The lines you see on the any other obstruction such as leaves.The heater and rear window warm the defroster will work better, reducing the chanceof glass. Press xhe button to fogging your windows. start warming your window. e Keep theair path underthe front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. e When the engine idlesfor a long time, the exterior temperatwe sensor may cause the system to blowair that is too cool.Once'the vehicle is moving 'again, the system will try to maintain the set temperature inside your vehicle. After 10 minutes, the system willgo off but.if you need additional warning time, push thebutton again. The Defogging and Defrosting. system will then operatefor five,minutesbefore going Use the FRONT button to quickly remove fog, frostor off by itself. ice from the windshield in extremely humidor cold conditions. I NOTICE: Select theFRONT button to defrost the windshield.By choosing this button, theait-flow will be directed atthe Scraping the insideof your rear window could windshield. Adjustyour comfort levelby pressing the cut and'damage the heater.Your warranty would TEMP up-ordown arrow. The fan speed will be .not cover this damage. Don't put decals there,. controlled by the system, youcan change thefan speed by pressing the top of the FAN button to increase speed, you might have to scrape themoff. and the bottomof the buttonto decrease speed. $teeringWheel Controls for Climate Passenger Zone Comfort Control :ontroll (Option) If your Buick has this feature, you can control the temperature comfort setting by using the control button on your steering wheel,

TEMP: Press either arrow once andthe current comfort setting will be displayed. Pressthe up arrow againto The front seat passengercan control theair temperature choose a warmer comfort setting andpress the down in their seating area. arrow again to choose a cooler comfort setting. This system can be activatedby turning the COMFORT CONTROL knob on the passenger's door. Adjust the temperature usingthe COMFORT CONTROL knob. Tuthe control towardCOOLER or WARMER. This controlcan be set .up to 5 "F cooler or warmer than theprimary setting. Notice the lighted display abovethe control which indicates the difference from the main temperature setting. 3-7 Push .the OFF button on the main control panel once to AM-FM Sfereo with Cassette Tape .and turn off this part of the system. Compact Disc Player with Automatic Audio Systems Tone Control 'Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate :easily and give yearsof listening pleasure.You will get &e most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself .with it first.'Find out what your Delco system can do band how to operateall its controls, to be sure you're .getting the most outof the advanced engineering that

I j I 3-8 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let being played orto display the clock.To change whatis you.return to your favorite stations..YOU can setUp to normally shown on the display (stationor-time), press 18 stations (sixAM, six FMl and six FM2). the RECALL button until you see the displayyou want, 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. then ho1.d the RECALL button until the display flashes.* If you press the button when the ignitionis off, the clock 2. Find the stationyou want by usingTUNE or SEEK. will show for a. few seconds. 3. Press TONE to select the settingyou prefer. Finding a 'S'tatim 4. Press and hold oneof the six numbered buttons. AM-FM: Press this button to selectAM, EM1 or FM2. 5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the The display shows your selection. button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the stationyou set will return and the TONEyou TUNE: Press the up or down arrowto choose selected will be automatically selected for that radio stations. button. SEEK: Press the up or down arrowsto go to the next P SCAN: Press this buttonto listen to eachof your higher or lower station.The sound will be muted while preset stations for a few seconds.The radio willgo to seeking. the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, gothen SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrowsfor two seconus on to thenext preset .station. PressP SCAN again to stop and SCAN will appear on the display. UseSCAN to scanning. If a preset station hasw-eak reception, the listen to stations for a few seconds.The radio willgo to radio will not stop at the preset station. a station, stop for fewa seconds, thengo on to the next AUTO PRESET: Press this-button and the systemwill station. Press oneof the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning. seek and set the 12 strongest EM or the6 strongest AM stations onyour preset buttons.To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO PRESET again.

3-9 Setting the Tone FADE: Press this button lightlyso it extends. Turn the BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to thefront or rear speakers. knob to increase or decrease bass.Push the knob back in Use the middle position to balance these speakers.Push when you are not using it. the knob back in when you are not usingit. Playing a Cassette Tape The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to:.the right. If the ignitionis on, but the radio isoff, the tape will begin playing.If you hear nothing orhear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tapeis playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show anmow to show which sideof the tapeis playing. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radiois off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the cassette tape adapter kitsfor p.ortable compact disc players may notwork in your cassette player. These adapters can causean error messag,e on the display,and the adapter ca-ssette could be ejected.' Your tape bias is set automatically.

Playing a Campact Disc NEXT (2): Press this button togo to the next track. If Insert a disc partway intothe slot, label side up. The you hold the buttonor press it more than once, the player will pullit in. The disc should begin playing. player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. If you’re driving on a very rough roador if it’s very hot, the discmay not-playand an errur code may appearan The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the the display. Press RECALL to take the error codeoff the previous and next selectionson the disc. display. When things get back tonomal, the disc should (4 (3): Press and hold this button return to to a passage ‘play.If the disc comesout, it could be that: quickly. You will hear sound. The disc is upside down. bb (4): Press and hold this button to advanceto a It is dirty, scratched or wet. passage quickly.You will hear sound. It is very humid. (If so, wait about an haw and try RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracksin agah.) random, rather than sequential, order. AM-FM: Press this button to playthe radio when a disc .,RECALL:Press this buttonto see which trackis is in the player. j’playing. Pressit again withinfive seconds to see,how mlong it has been playing. To change what is normally If you turn off the ignition or radio with disca in the shown on the display(track or elapsed time), press the player, it will stayin the player. When you turn.on the ,RECALL1 .button untilyou see the display you want, ignition or system, the disc will start playing whereit ‘:then hold theRECALL button untilthe display flashes. stopped, if it was the last-selected audio source. PREV (1): Press this button togo to the startof the SOURCE: Press this buttonto change, tothe disc current track,if more thaneight seconds have played.If furiction when the radio is on.When a discis inserted, ‘you hold the buttonor press it more than once, the the disc will playuntil you press AM-FM.Then the ,piayerwill continue moving back through the disc. The disc will stop playingand the radio will play. Press ;sound will be muted while seeking. SOURCE again to play a disc again.CD PLAY will show on the display. ,3912 I EJECT Press this button to remove the disc.The radio NOTE: If you allow more than15 seconds to elapse will play. between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over atStep 4. Theft-Deterrent Featvre 1. Write down any three or four-digit numberfrom THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theftof your 000 to 1999 and keepit in a safe-placeseparate radio. It works by usinga secret codeto disable all radio from the vehicle. functions whenever battery poweris removed. 2, Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORYor RUN E'THEFTLOCK is active, theTWEETLOCK indicator position. will flash when the ignitionis OFF. 3. Turn the radiooff. The:THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the until --- shows on the display. Nextyou will use the radio is not protected by the feature.IT THEFTLOCK is secret code number whichyou have written down. activated, your radio willnot operate if stolen. 5. Press MIN and 000 will appear .on the display. When THEFTLOCKis activated, the radio will display LOC to-indicatea locked condition anytime battery 6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree power is removed. If,your b;attery loses power for any with your code. reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code 7. Press HRS to make the. first one two or digits agree before it will operate. with your code. Activating the Theft-DetersentFeature 8. Press AM-FMafter you have confirmed that the ,code matches the secretco.de youhave written down. The instructions which fbllowexplain how to enter your The display willshow REP to let you know that you secret codeto activate the THEFTLOCK system.It-is need to repeat Steps-5 through 7 to confirm your recommended that you read through all nine steps secret code. before starting the procedure. 9. Press AM-FM and this time the displaywill show SEC to let yon knowthat your radio is secure. Disabling the.ThefbDe$errent .Feature Enter your secret code asfollows; pause no more than .Enter your secret codeas follows; pauseno more than 15 seconds between steps: 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignitionto the ACCESSQRY.or RUN 1.. LOC appears whm the,.ipition-ison. position.

2. Press .MINand 000 will appear on the display. 2. Turn the radio-off. 3. Press MIN again to make the lasttwo digits agree 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Holdthem down with your co:de. until SEC shows on the display.

4. Press HRS tcxmake the first.one or two digits. agree 4. . Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. agree with your code. 5. Press MIN again to make thelast two digits agree with your code. 4. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits .agree with your code. 7. Press AM-EM after you have confirmed thatthe code matches the secret codeyou have wfitten down. The display willshow ---,indicathg that the radiois no longer secured. If the code entered is incorrect, SEC-willqppear on the display. The radiowill remain secured un&l the correct code is entered. 'When battery power is given to a secured radio, the radio won't turn on ahd LOC will ap.pear on the display.

NOTICE:

Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, @Bradio, mobile telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delcoradio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment,check with your dealer and be sure tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner whichuses a cassettewith a-fabricbelt to clean A tape player that is. not cleaned regularlycan cause the tape head.This type of cleaning cassette will not reduced sound quality,mined cassettes or a damaged eject. Itmay not clean as thoroughly asthe scrubbing mechanism. Cassette tapes should be storedin their type cleaner. cases awayfrom contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren’t, they maynot operate Cassettes are subject to wea and thesound-quality may properly or may caus-efailure of the tape player. degrade over time. Always make sure lhethat cassette .tape is in good condition beforeyou have your tape player serviced.

Care, of Ymr Csmptact.. Discs Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and awayfrom direct sunlight and dust.If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth ina mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping fromthe center to the edge, Be sure never to touchthe signal surfacewhen handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Your power antema will look its bestand work well if NOTICE: it's cleaned from time to time.To clean theantenna mast: Belfore entering an automatic. carwash, turn off your radio tomake thepower antenna go down. 1. Turn on the ignitionand radio to raise the antenna. This will pr,eventthe mast frompossibly getting 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spiritsor damaged. If the antennadoes not go down when equivalent solvent, you turn the radiooff, it may be damaged or 3. Wipe theCloth over the mast sections, removing need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the army dirt. .amtenma by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. 4. Wipe dry witha clean cloth. 5. Make the antenna goup and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on. If the mast portionof your antennais damaged, you can easily replaceit. See your dealer for a replacementkit 6. Repeat if necessary. and follow -theinstructions in the kit.

Don't lubricate thepower antenna. Labrimtion could damage it. NOTES ... . n Section 4 Your D,riving and the .Road

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about drivingDrive is: defensively. Please start with a very importantsafety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts”in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be readyfor anything.” On city streets,rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other driverswe going tobe careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventableof ,accidents.Yet they are common.Allow enough following distance. It’sthe best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving.You never Here you’ll find information about drivingon different know when the vehiclein front of you is going to brake kinds of roads andin varying weather conditions. We’ve or turn suddenly. also included many otheruseful tips on driving.

4-1 Dramken Driving The obvious way to solve this highway safety problemis for people never to drink alcohol -and then drive. But Death andinjury associated withdrinking and driving is what if people do?How muchis “too much”if the a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributorto driver plansto drive? It’s alot less thanmmy might the highway death toll, ‘claiming thousandsof victims think. Althoughit depends on each person and situation, every year. here is some general information onthe problem. Alcohol affectsfoux things that anyone needs to drive The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)of someone - a vehicle: who is drinking depends uponfour things:

Judgment 0 The amount of alcohol consumed MuscularCoordination * The drinker’s body weight Vision The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 .Attentiveness. during drinking ’ Police records show that almost halfof all motor a The lengthof time it hastaken the drinker to vehicle-related deathsinvolve. alcohol. In most cases, consume the alcohol. these deaths are the resultof someone who was drinking According tothe American Medical Association, a and driving. In recent years, some1f3,OOO annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce vehicle-related deaths have been associated. withthe use’ (355 ml) bottlesof beer in an hour will end up witha of alcohol, with more than300,000 people injured. BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the Many adults-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce(120-ml) glasses population -- choose never to drink .alcohol, so they of wine or three mixeddrinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive afterdmg. For persons under21, it’s (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey,gin or vodka. ag-ahst thelawin every U.S. state to .&ink alcohol. Thererare g0o.d medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.

-c 4-2 The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six.drinks(in one hour).Of course, as we've seen, it depends on how much alcohol isin the drinks,and how quickly the persondrinks them. But the abilityto drive is affected well below a BAC of' 0.10 percent. Research shows that the drivingSUS sf many people are impaired atBAC a approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired atBAC levels above 0.05 percent. :It's the amountof alcohol that counts. For example,if Statistics show that the chanceof being in a collision "the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces increases sharplyfor drivers who have BACa of or ,90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person's 0.05 percent or above.A'driver with a BAC level of BAC would be close to0.12 percent. A person who 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chanceof having a consumes food just before or during drinking will have acollision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof somewhat lowerBAC level. this driver havinga collision is 12 tim.es greater; at a level of 0.315 percent, the chanceis 25 times greater! :There is a gender difference, too.Women generally have ':a lower relative percentageof body water than men, Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means thata woman generally will reach a higherBAC level than a 4-3

Anti-Lock B .kes Your vehicle has aftti-lock brakes(ABS). ABS is-an advanced electronic braking system thatwill help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake systemwill check itself.You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, andyou may even notice thatyour brake pedal moves a little.’ This is pormal. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Waming.Light’”in (@) ” the Index. ANTI - LOCK ‘I . x: conditions allow youto safely useit again, you may re-engage thecruise control. (See “Cruise Control”in the Index.) When the’system is on,, this warning light wifl comeon to let you know if there’s a problem with your traction TRACT I0 N controlsystem. OFF

See “Traction Control System Warning Light”in the Index. When this warning lighton, is the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjustyow driving accordingly. The traction con-trol system automatically comeson whenever you startyour vehicle. To lirnit wheel spin, especially in slippery. road conditions, you should always leave the systemon. But you can turnthe traction control systemoff if you ever needto. (You should turn the systemoff if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud, iceor sn0.w. See “Rocking Your Vehiclie” in the Index.) To: turn the system off, Steering press theTRAC CONT button locatedon the Power Steering instment panel. I If you lose power steering assist becausethe engine stops or the systemis not functioning, youcan steer but -itwill take much more effort.

Magnasteer TM Your vehicle is equipped withGM Magnasteer, a steering systemthat-continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering atall vehicle speeds. It provides ease The traction control systemwaning light, willcome on when parking yet firm,a solid feel at highw,ay speeds. and stay on.If the systemis limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warninglight will come Steering Ti on -- but the system won’tturn off right away. It _. will wait until there’sno longer a current need to limit Driving on urves wheel spin. i -It’simportant to take curves .atareasonable speed. You can turn the system backon at my time by pressing the button again.The traction’ control system warning A lot of the “driverlost control” accidents mentionedon light should go off. the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driveror beginner, eachof us is ,subjectto Braking in Emergencies the same laws of physics whendriving on curves. The Use your -anti-lock braking system when you need to. traction of the tires against the road surfacemakes it With anti-lock, you can steer and brakethe at Same possible for the vehicleto change its,path when you turn time. In many emergencies, steeringcan help you more the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep than even the very best braking. the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. - 4-9 Steering in EmerL I I- - ies There are times when steering can bemore effective than braking. For example,you come over a hill and find a.truck stoppedin your lane,or a car suddenlypulls out from nowhere, or a child dartsout from between parked cars and stops right infront of you. You can - avoid these problemsby braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimesyou can't; theire isn't-raom.That's the time for evasive action-- steering around the problem. Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier inthis section.) It is better to remove as much. speed asyou can froma possible collision. Then steer around the .problem,the to left or right depending on the space available. Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime thatyour right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a-road.ontothe shoulderwhile you’re driving.

An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a hll180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to actfast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have avoided the object. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery. should be fairly easy. Easeoff the The fact that such emergency situations ,are always accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so possible is a good reason to practice defensive drivingat that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You all times and wear safety belts properly. can turn the steerhg wheel up to one-quarterturn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Thenturn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4- 11 Passing , Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forme thing, The driver of a vehicle’aboutto pass anotheron a following too closely rkduces your areaof vision, two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes you won’t have adequate spaceif the vehicleahead back into the rightlane again. A simple maneuver? suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable

Not necessarily! Passing another vehicleon a two-lane ’ distance. highway is a potentially dangerous move, sincethe e When it looks like a chance to passis coming up, passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming start to accelerate but stayin the right lane and don’t traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in get too close. Time your moveso you will be judgment, or a brief surrender fixstration to or anger can increasing speed as the time comesto move into the ‘suddenlyput the passing driverface to face with the- other lane. Ifthe way is clear topass, you will have a worst df all traffic accidents -- the head-on collision. “running start” that more than makesup for the So here are some tipsfor passing: distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happensto cause youto cancel your pass,, e “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to ‘the sides andto you need only slow down and drop back again and crossroads for situations that might affect your passing wait for another opportunity. patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait fora better time. @ If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care ‘that someone isn’t trying to 6 Watch for traffic signs, pavement’markings and lines. pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a Remember to glance over your shoulder and check turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken the blind spot. center line usually indicates it’sall right to pass (provid-ing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic.

4-12 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and Loss of Control staxt your left lane change signalbefore moving out of the rightlane to pass. When you arefar enough Let’s review what driving expertssay about what ahead of the-passedvehicle to see its‘front in your happens when the three controi systems(brakes, steering inside mirror, activateyour right lane change signal and acceleration) don’t have enough friction wherethe and move back into the right lane. (Remember that tires meet the roadto do what the driver ,has asked. your right outside mirroris convex. The vehicleyou In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep tryingto steer and just pas.sed may seem to be farther away from you constantly seek an escape route orarea.of lessdanger. than it really is.) Skidding @ Try not to pass more thanonevehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next In.a skid, a driver can lose. control of the vehicle. vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suitedto existing conditions,zind by not-“overdriving” 0 Don’t overt&e a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing,it hay those conditions. But skidsare allways possible. be slowjng down or starting to turn. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick’s If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the three control systems.In the braking skid, your wheels following driver to get aheadof you. Perhapsyou aren’t rolling. In the steeringor cornering skid, too can ease a littleto the .right. much speed or steeringin -a curve, causes tiresto slip and lose cornering force.And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes thedriving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handledby easing your footoff the accelerator pedal.

If YOU have the traction control system;remember:It helps avoid only the acceleration skid.

4-13 If you do not have traction control,if orthe system is Driving at Night off, then an acceleration skid is also best handledby easing your footoff the accelerator pedal. If your vehiclestarts to slide, ease yourfoot off the acceierator pedaland quickly steer theway you wantthe vehicle to.go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other materialis on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow dowi and’adjustyour driving to these conditions. Itis important to slow down on slippay surfaces because stoppingdistmce will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to. avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking; (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any-suddenchanges could causethe tires to slide. You mynot realizethe surface isslippqy until your Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One vehicle is skidding.Learn to recognize warning reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired-- by clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snowon alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems,or by fatigue. the road to make a ‘‘mirrored surface” -- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any~anti-lockbrake system (ABS)helps avoid only the braking skid. Here are some tips on night driving. e Drive defensively. e Don’t drink and drive. e Adjust your inside rearviewmirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. e Since you can’tsee as well, you -may need to slow down andkeep more space betweenyou and other vehicles; 9 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your headlamps can light up onlyso much road ahead. e In remote areas, watchfor animals. e If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as inthe daytime. But as we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old driver mayrequire at le’ast twice as muchlight to see the same- thingat night as a 20-yea-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the dayin bright sunshineyou are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will

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Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving througha large puddle sf water or

a carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until, your brakes work normally.

Driving too-fast through large water puddles oreven going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down beforeyou hit them.

4-17 I I ,City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here ase ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to whereyou are going. Get a city map and planyour trip into an unknown part of’ the city justas you would for a cross-country trip. e Try to use the.Ereeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save. time and energy. (See the ‘nextpart, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light asa warning signal. A tr&c light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before youstart to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the interskction or maybe running the red light. E Freeway Driving The most important adviceon freeway drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keepto the right. Drive at the same_- speed mostof the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear viewof the freewayas you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.Try to mergeinto the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switchon your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailingrate if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unlessyou want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your’turnsignal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your expressways, nturnpikes or superhighways) are the safestshoulder to make sure thereisn’t another vehiclein your of all roads. But they have theirown special rules. “blind” spot.

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you . allow a reasonable following distance. Expectto move slightly slower at night.

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F Here are some things you can check be€oretrip: a e Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean insideand outside? e Wiper Blades: Are theyin good shape? a Fuel, Engine OiZ, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? e Lamps: Are theyall working? Are the lenses clean? e Tires: They are vitally important to safe, a trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enoughfor lwg-distance driving? Are the tiresall’inflated to the recommended pressure? e Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Shouldyou delay your trip.a short time to avoid a major storm system? e Maps: Do you have up-to-datemaps? Hiehv H lis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there acmauy sucn a conamon as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it * highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something aboutan easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tireson the road, the drone of the engine,andthe rush of the wind against the vehiclethat can make you sleepy. Don’t letit happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. be 0 What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can happen.. Then here are some tips: ,Makesure your vehicleis well ventilated, witha comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your eyes moving.Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountainsis different from the sides. Checkyourrearview mirrors and your driving in flator rolling terrain. instruments frequently.

0 If you get sleepy, pull off the road intoa rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety; treat drowsiness on the highway‘as an emergency.

4.-22 If you drive ,regularlyin steep country, or if‘you’re planning to visit there,here are some tips that can make yourtrips safer and more enjoyable. Keep you vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels. Coasthg downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the and also the brakes, tires,cooling system and trmsaxle. ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to These parts can work hard on mountain roads. do alI the work of slowing down. They could getSO Know how. togo down hills. The most important hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then’ thing toknow is this: let your engine do someof the have poor braking or even none going,downa hill. slowing down. Shift toa lower gear whenyou go You could crash. Always haveyour engine r&ning down a steep orlong hill. and your vehicle in g&u- whenyou go downhill.

0 Know how to go uphill. Shift down to THIRD(3). This will help cool your engineand transaxle, and you can clirnb the lull better. If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then 0 Stay in your own lane when.dlriving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wideor cut have poor braking or even none going downa hill. across the centerof the road. Driveat speeds that let You could crash. Shift dom’tolet your engine you stay in your own lane. assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. * As you g.0 over thetop of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, likea stalled cmor an accident. 0 You may see highway signson mountains that wasn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passingor no-passing zones,,a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to hese and take appropriate -action. Winter Driving

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,a supply of windshield washer fluid, rag,a some winter outer Here are some tips €or winter driving: clothing, asmall shovel, a flashlight, a red clothand a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will Have your Buickin good shapefor winter. be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag You may wantto put winter emergency suppliesin of sand, a pieceof old carpetor a coupleof burlap bags your trunk. to help provide traction. Be sure you properly8GcLre these itemsin your vehicle. t Driving on Snow or Ice What’sworstthe timethis?for “Wet ice.” Vev cold snow or icecan be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction. least tractionof all.’You can get wet ice whenit’s about

However, if there is snowor ice between your tires and the freezing (32 OF; 0 O C) and freezing rain begins tofall., road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a Tqto avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews lot less traction or “grip” and will needko be very careful. can get there. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the systemon. It will improve your ability to accelerate whendnving on a slippery road. Even though your vehiclehas a traction control system, you’ll wantto slow down and adjust your drivingto the road conditions. See “Traction Control System”in the Index. If you don’t have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try notto break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spinand polish the surface under the tires even more.

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'! Run your engine only as longas you must. This saves Loading Your Vehicle fuel. Whenyou run the engine,make it go a little faster than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This \ uses lesshe1 for the heat thatyou get and it keeps the TIRE-LOADING INFQRMATION (m OCCUPANTS VEHIC.LE CAP. WT. battery charged.You will need a well-charged battery to FRT, CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps.Let the heater run for awhile. MAX. LOADING & GWVR SAME AS VEHICLE Then, shut the engineoff and close the window almost CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again RTG PSVKPa. and repeat this onlywhen you feel really uncomfortable FRT. from the cold. But do it as littleas possible. Preserve the RR. fuel as long as you can.To help keepwarm, you can :get SPA. out of the vehicleand do. some fairly vigorous exercises IF TIRES ARE 'HOT, ADD 4PSD28KPa .. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL every half houror so until help comes. INFORMATION , L

Two labels on your vehicle showhow much weightit may properly carry. The Tire LoadingInforma~on label found on the rear edgeof the driver's door tellsyou the proper size, speed ratingand recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you

important informationabout the numberof people that ' can bein your vehicle and the total weight thatyou can carry. This weight is called theVehicle Capacity Weight: and includes the weightof all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.

Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stopor'turn, orin a crash. If you don't use the correct eq ent and'drive properly, you can lose control when you 0 Put things inthe trunkof your vehicle. In a pun a trunk, putthem a%far forward asyou can. trailer-. For example, if the traileris too heavy,the Try to spread theweight evenly. brakes may not workwell --.or even at all. You Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, and your passengerscould be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the .' inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the topsof the seats. steps in this section. Ask your Buick dealer for Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in advice and information abouttowing a trailer your vehicle. with your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can.

:tranicLevel Control Pulling a trailer improperly can damageyou%, This feature keeps therear of your vehicle levelas the vehicle and resultin costly repairs not covered by 1 load changes. Its automatic -- you don't need to your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly,follow adjust anything. the advice in thispart, and see your Buick dealer for important information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the If You Do Decide TO Pull A Trailer 3800 (L36) engine or Supercharged(L67) engine and If you do, here are some important points: proper trailer towing equipment.To identify what the vehicle traileritlg capacityis foryour vehcle, you a should read the informationin “Weight of theTrailer” that appears laterin this section. But traileringis different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changesin handling, :durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct e equipment, and it has to be used properly.

That’s the reason for this part.In it are many @ time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your s-afetymd that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pulla trailer. Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, wheel assembliesand tires are forcedto work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is requked to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more,,the a trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the. pulling requirements. Weight of’the Trailer Tongue The tongue load(A) of any traileris an important

weight to meashre becauseit affects the total capacity.-.’ weight of your vehicle. The capaGity weightinclndii @e curb weightof the vehicle, my cargo you may carry in it, and the people who wiIl ridingbe in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in theIndex ,for more informatiQn about your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.

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4-32 - IHit-ches Itgsimportant to have thecorrect hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large tracks going by and rough:roads are a few'reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: e

e Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requiresa certain amountof experience, and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongueBefore setting out for the open road,y0u711 wantto get of the ,trailerso that the’tongue will not drop to the road to know yourrig. Acquaint yourself with the fkelof if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions handling and braking with the -added weightof the about safety chains maybe.provided by the hitch trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle, you are manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the driving is now a good deal 1onger.and not nearlyas manufacturer’s zieccimmeadationfor attaching safety responsive as your vehicle is by itsel€. chains and do not attach themto the bumper. Always Before you start, check thetrailu hitch and platform leave just enough slackso you can turn with yourrig: (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, And, never allow safety chains to dragon the ground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has Trailer Brakes electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer movingand then apply the trailer brake controller by handto.be sure Does your trailer have itsown brakes? the brakes are working.This lets yau check your Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the electrical connection at thesarne time. trailer brakesso you’ll be able to-install,adjust md During your trip, check occasionally tobe sure thatthe maintahi them properly. load is secure, and that the1-amps andany trailer brakes Because you have anti-lock brakes,do not try to tap into are still working. your vehicle’s brakesystem.. If you do, both brake systems won.’twork-well, or at all. Following Distance Stay at least twiceas far behind the vehicle ahead you as would when driving your vehicle wi.~outa trailer. This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. When you’re turning with .a trailer, &e wider turns ,than nomal. Do thzs so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, roadsign$, trees or other-objgts. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.Signal well in advance. Driving On Grades- When You Are Ready to Leave After Reduce speed andshift t0.a lower gearbefore you start Parking-ona Hi11 down a long or steep downgrade.If you don't shift 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold thepedal down down, you might have touse your brakesso much that while you: they would get hotand no longerwork well, On a long uphill grade,.use the highest gear possible.If Start your engine; you carnot maintain posted .speed$, driving a atlower Shift into a gear; and speed may help avoid overheating your engine and, Release the parking brake. transaxle. 2, 2. Let up on the brake pedal. Hills. E Parking on 3: Drive slowly until the trailer is clearof the chocks. You really shouldnot park your vehicle, witha trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig 4. .Stop and have someone pickup and store the chocks. could startto move. People can be injured, and both. Maintenance When Trailer Towing YOW vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. NOTES

Section 5 ’ Problems on the Road

Here you’ll find what doto about some problems that Your hazard wamihg flashers let you warn others. They can occur an the road. also let police knowyou have a problem. Yourfront and rear turn signal lamps. willflash on andoff. Hazard Warning Flashers Press down on the button located on top of the steering columnto make your front and rear turn signal lampsflash on and off.

Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your keyis in, and evenif the key isn’tin.

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’ To turn off‘the Bashers, pressdown on the button again. When the hazard warning flashers. areon, your turn signals won’t work, ,. Other Warning Devices I Batteries can hurtyou. They can be dangerous If you carry reflective triangles, you can one set up at because: , the iide of the roadabout 300 feet (100 rn) behind 0 They contain-acidthat canburn you. your vehicle.your can th-atThey gas contain explode or ignite. They contain enough electricityto burn you. Jump Starting If you don’t follow these steps exactly, someor all I€ your batteryhas nin down, youmay want to use of thesethings can hurt you. -another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your . Buick. Butplease.use the following stepsto do it safely. 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have ‘a 12-volt battery witha negative ground system. NOTICE:

Ignoring these.steps could resultin costly damage NOTICE: to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.. otherIf the system isn’t a.12-voltwith system a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling .. . - -. it:won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables .3. Turn off the ignition onboth vehicles,. Unplug can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching unnecessary accessories pluggedinto- the cigarette each other.If they are, it could cause a ground lighter or accessory power outlet.Tm off all lamps connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to that aren’t needed as wellas radios. This will avoid start your Buick, and the bad grounding could sparks andhelp save both batteries.In addition, it

damagethe electrical systems. ; could saveyour radio! You could be injuredif the vehicles roll.Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.Put an automatic transaxle in.PARK (P) a or mariual NOTICE: transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). If you leaveyour radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty.

An electric fan can startup eyen when the engine 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the is not runningand can injureyou. Keep hands, positive (+) and negative (I) terminals on each clothing andtools away fromany underhood battery. YourRiviera.has’a remote positive(+) electric fan. terminal for this purpose. (The- batteryis under the back seat.) I’ I

7. Don’t let theoiher end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive(+> terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive(+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery.

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10. Now startthe vehicle with thego.od battery anda-un the enginefor a whde. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.If it. won’t start after a €ew tries, it probably needs service.. 12. Remove the cablesin reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting.Take care that they don’t touch each other orany other metal.

A. Heavy MetalEngine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery 5-7 F - To help avoid in ry to you or others: 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. e Never tow faster than safe orposted speeds. 0 Never tow withdamaged p-artsnot fully secured. 0 Never get under yourvehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. e Always secure thevehicle oneach side with separate safety chainswhen towing it. e Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooksinstead.

Re-arTowing- Tuw Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chains to the T-hook slots in the bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on

Attach a separate safety chaiti around the outboardend of each lower controlarm.

NOTICE:

Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the drive axle. This could cause damageto the drive :axle boot.

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Engine Overheating

You will find a c0oiant temperature gageand the warning a ,CAurpPON: ~ light about a hot engine on your hstmnent panel. Steam froman overheated engine can burnyou If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from theengine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off-and get-everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood. If you keep driving when your engineis overheated, the liquids init can catchfire. You or others could be badly burhed.Stop your engine if it overheats, andget out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.-

I ,.NOTICE: If your engine catches firebecause you keep driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. Thecostly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 543 .. I€ you no longer havetlqe overheat warning; you 'can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower far about 10 minutes. If the warning doesn't comeback on, you can drive normally. If'the wafning conthues, .pull over, stopand paxk your vehicle right away. ;@ Stop after high-speed driving. If there's still no signof steam, you can idle the engine 1dle.forlong periods in traffic. €or two orthree &Utes while you'reparked, to see if the warning stops. But.then, if you still have the .@ Tow a trailer. ' warning, turn 08the engine and get everyone outof If you get-theoverheat warning with no signof steam,. the vehicle until it 'cools down. .try this fora,.minute'Qr so: ,.Youmay decide not tolift the hood but to get service 1. Turn off youi--ahconditimer, help right away. 2. Trxrn on your heater tofull hot at-the highestfan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. IX you're,in a traffic jam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shiftto the highest gear while driving I- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (Q) or TBTRD (3).

5-14 When you decide it’s safe tolift the hood, here’s what, you’ll see:

when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

If’ the coolant inside the coolant recovery tankis boiling, don’t do anything,else until it cools down.

A. Radiator Pressure ‘Cap B. Two Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank

u 5-15 Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, canbe very hot. Don't touch them. IPyou do, you can be burned. Don't run theengine if there is a,leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be'burned. Get any leakfixed before you drive thevehicle.

The coolant levelshould be at or aboveFULL COLD. If NOTICE: it isn't, you may have aleakin the radiator hoses, heater _.-~ hoses, radiator, waterpump. or somewhere else in the Engine damage fromrunning your engine cooling system. I without coolantisn't 'covered by your warranty. If there seems to,be no leak, with the engineon, check to see if the electricengine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, bothfans should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank I NOTICE: If you haven’tfound a problem yet, but the coolantlevel In cold weather, water ,can freezeand crack the isn’t at FULL COLD, adda 50/50 mixture of.clean engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. water (preferably distilled)and DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-fkee) antifxeeze atthe coolant Use the recommended coolantand the proper recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for coolant mix. more infomation.) - Adding only plain water to yourcooling system can be dangerous. Plainwater, or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix wili. Your vehicle’scoolant warning system is set forthe propercoolant mix. With plain water or thewrong mix, your enginecould get too hot but you wouldn’t get theoverheat warning. Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean

water andDEX-COOL TM antifreeze.

Steam andscalding liquids froma hot cooling system canblow out and burnyou badly. They are under pressure, andif pu turn the radiator pressure cap-- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the capwhen the .cooIing system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the coolingsystem and radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn thepressure cap. . How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressurecap, 1. You can remove but now push down the radiator as you turn it. .pressure capwhen Remove the the cooling system, pressure cap. including the radiator pressure cap.and upper .radiator hose,-is no longer hot.

3. Fill the radiator Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until with the proper it first stops. (Don't press down whileturning the mix, up to the base pressure cap.) of the filler neck. 1f.youheax a hiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means

there is still some pressure left. 1 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD. 6., Start the engineand let it run untilyou can feel the upper radiator hosegetting hot. Watch out for the 5. Put the cap back on the coolant .recoverytank; but engine fansa leave the radiator pressurecap off. 7. By this thethe coolax$ level inside-the radiator filler neckmay be lower. If the levelis lower, add more of the propermix through the fillerneck until tlie level reaches thebase of the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap.At It’s unusualfor a tire to“blow out” whileyou’re driving, any timedulring procedure if especially if you maintain your tires properly.I€ air goes. this out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leakout slowly. . coolant begins to flow out of the But if you should ever have a. “blowout,” arehere a.few filler neck, reinstall tips about whatto expect and what to do: the pressure cap. If a front .tire fails., theflat tire will create a drag that Be sure the mows pulls the vehicle toward that side,. Takeycm foot off the .. on the pressure cap accelerator pedaland gip the steering wheel:fkql$. line up like this. Steer to maintain laneposition, and then gently brake to

a stopwell a out of the traffic.lane. 0 A rear blowout, payticulaxlyon a curve, acts much like a skid and may requirethe same correction you’dwe in a skid: Inany rear blowout, remove ydtu-foot&om the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicleunder control by steering theway you wantthe vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but youcan still steer. Gently .br&e’to a stop-- well off the road if possible. If a tire goesflat, the nextpart shows how to use your jacking:equipment tochange.a flat tire safely.

5-22 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid fiuthertire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place.Turn on your hazard warning flashers.

I Changing a.tirecan causean injury. The vehicle can slipoff the jack androll over you or other people. You and ,they couldbe badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire.To help prevent thevehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2. Put thi shift lever inPARK (P). 3. "urn off the engine. The following steps will tellyou how to use the jack and To be even more certain thevehicIe won't move, change a,tire. you can putblocks at the front and rearof the tire farthest away from the onebeing changed. That would be the tire on the other sideof the vehicle, at the opposite end. Removing ,the Sp,a.reTire and Tools Turn the center retaining bolt on the spare tire cover counterclockwise to remove it, then lift and remove the tire cover.

Remove the wheel wrenchand jack from thejack container. Turn the spare tire retainer bolt counterclockwise and remove the retainer assembly. Remove the spare tire from thetrunk.

The equipment you’11 need is in the trunk.

5-24 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel Your Buick has q wheel cover which.mus$ be taken off wrench (B). to reach the wheelnuts. Insert the hooked endof the wrench into the notch in the center c0v.a. Pry czirefully, P so ,the center cover is not scratched

5-25 Removing the Fia-t Tire and Installing the 3. Rotate the wheel wrench Spare Tire 1 clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches.

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1. Using the wheel wrench, loosensill the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Insert thepointed end of the wheel wrench into the slot on the jack to create a-jackhandle.

5-26 4. Near each wheel wellis a notch in theframe to position thejack head. You’ll find the wordJACK and an mow stamped into the plastic neareach notch. Position thejack under the.vehicle and raise the jack head until it fits firmly against thesheet. metal next to the wordJACK. Do not raise the vehicle yet.F’ut the compact spare .nearyou.

Getting under avehicle when itis jacked upis

dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you I could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 5. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. I NOTICE: 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage thevehicle qr may allbw the vehicle to falloff the jack.Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper locationbefore raising yourvehicle.

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-_ - I 1 7.- Remove my rust or dirt - from thewheel bolts, CAUTIO mounting surfacesand A spare wheel. Never use oilor grease on studs or nuts. If yon do, the nutsmight come loose. Your wheel could .fall off, causing a serious accident.

-8. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.

Rust or' dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is. fastened, can make thewheel nuts b.ecome looseafter a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.,When you change a wheel, rerrioveany rust or dirt from theplaces where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rustor dirt off. 9. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts towardthe wheel. .Tighten each nut

10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower thejack completely. 11. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the NOTICE: I wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscross sequence Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to as. shown. brake pulsation and rotordamage. To-avoid 1 expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper-sequence andto the proper torque specification.

12. Then replace the wheel cover. Be sure position to the alignment pin on the cover with the notch in the wheel. Apply pressure around the edgeof the cap to snap it in place.

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose NOTICE: and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. I€ to replace them, be sure toget the rightkind. you try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage thecover or thespare. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft (140 N-m). Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel coverin the tnxnk: until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.,.. '

5-30 The compact spareis for temporary useonly. Replace the compact spare tire withfull a size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipmentin- the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stopor collision, loose equipment could strike someone, Store all these SPARE TIRE COVER in the proper place.

Store the flat tire asfar forward in the trunkas possible. Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartmentin the trunk.

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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, ~ceor snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicleis stuck is Spinning yourwheels can destroyparts of your to spin your wheelstoo fast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels “rocking” can help you get out when you’restuck, but too fast while shifting your transaxle backand you must-use caution. forth, you can destroy your transaxle.

For information aboutusing tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”in the Index. If you let your tires spinat high speed, they can Rocking your vehicle to get it out: explode, and you or others could be. injured.And, First, turn your steering wheel left and right.That will the transaxle or other partsof the vehicle can clear the area aroundyour-front wheels. If your vehicle ‘overheat.That could cause an engine has traction control, you should turnthe system off. (See compartment fireor otherdamage. Whenyou’re “Traction Control System”in the Index.) Then shift 3tuck;spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward spin. thewheels above 35 mph (55 kdh) as shown gear, spinningthe wheels as little as,possible. Release on the speedometer. the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transaxle isin gem. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle’’in the Tndex. NOTES

I 5-34 n Section 6 Service and Appearance’ Care

Here you will find information aboutthe care of We hope you’ll wantto keep your GM vehicle all GM. yo’ur Buick. This section begins with service fuel and Genuine GM parts haveone of these marks: infomation, and thenit shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is. also technical information about yourvehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. S-ervice Delco Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle b-estand wants you to be happy with it.We hope you’llgo to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Doing Your wn Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work, you’ll -/!\ CAUTION: want to get the proper Buick Service Manual.It tells you - . i- much more abouthow to service your Buick than this You can beinjurea andyour vehicle could be manual can.To order the.proper service manual, see damaged if you try to do service work on a “Service and Owner Publications”in the Index. vehicle without knowing enough about it. Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Before attempting Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, to do your own service work,see “Servicing Your experience, and the properreplacement Air Bag-Equipped Buick”in the Index. parts andtools before you attempt any

You should keepa record with all parts receiptsand list I vehicle maintenance task. ’ the mileage andthe date of any service work you Be sure touse the propernuts, bolts and perform. See “Maintenance Record’’in the Index. other fasteners. ((English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Fuel If you have the 3.8L supercharged Code1 en.@ne,in an emergency, you may be able to use a lower octane'-- -as low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does notoccur. If you are using91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.

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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasolineor refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking

The cap is behind a hinged door on the left sideof

. your vehicle.

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When you-put-thecap back ctn, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Makesure you fully install the cap.

NOTICE: I An electric fanunder thehood can startup and If you need a new cap, be sureto. get the right injure you even whenthe engineis not running. type. Your dealer can.get one for you. If you get Keep hands, clothingand tools away from.any the wrong type, it may not fitor. have proper underhood electricfan. venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged.

Things thatburn can get un hot engine-partsanc start a fire:These includeliquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and'plasticor rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to drop or spill things that-will burn ontoa hot engine.

6-8 Hood Release Pull the handle inside the vehicle to open the hood. The handle is located on the lower left sideof the instrument panel, next to

the parking brake release. I

Then go to the frontof the vehicleand locate the secondary hood release.It is under thefront edge of the grille, slightly rightof center as you face the vehicle. Push up on the secondary hoodrelease lever asyou lift up the hood.

6-9 3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Option) When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here’swhat you will see (3800 Non-Supercharged (L36) engirie similar):

D A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Remote Positive Battery Terminal C. Radiator Pressure Cap D. Supercharged Enghe Oil Dipstick E. Supercharged OilFill Cap E Automatic TransaxleFluid Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Supercharged Engine Coolant RecoveryTank I. Air Cleaner Your vehicle may have 3800a Supercharged engine. Buick chose supercharging rather than turbocharging The power steering pump uses a remote reservoir because Buick emphasizes smooth,refined power. mounted on the throttle and cruise. control cable bracket. See “Maintenance Schedule”in the Indexfor when you The superchargeris a device which is designed to pump should checkthe fluid. more air intothe engine thanit would normally use.

Checking Engine Oil When to Add Oil Pull oat the ,dipstick andclean it with a paper towel or If the ojl .is at .or below the-ADDmark, then you’ll need to cloth, thenpush it back in all the way. Removeit agah, add some oil. But you must use the f-ightkind. This part keeping the .tip down,afid check the level. explains what,kindof oil to use. For ci-&case capacity,

see “CmacitiesI. and SDecifhtions’”I in the hdex.

Don? add toa much oil.If your engine has so much oil thatthe oil levelgets above the cross-hatched -area thatshows the proper operating range.,your engine could be damaged:.

Add engine oil at the engineoil fill cap next to the oil dipstick. Just fill it enough to put the level somewherein the proper 0-perating range. Push the dipstickall the way back in when you’.r‘ethrough. What Kind of Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRBDE ENGINE OILS Oils recommended for your veEcle can be identifiedby FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTIN/, SELECT THE LOWEST looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol SAE VlSEOSlTY GRAD€ QlL FOR WE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. indicates that the oil has been certifiedbjr the American Petroleum Institute(MI). Do not use anyoil which LOOK does’notcmy this Starburst symbol. HOT FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL I 1 If you change your “F “C own oil, be sureyou use -oilthat has the t 100 t 38 Starburst symbol on + 80 f 27 the front of the oil container. + 60 t 16

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0. - 18 SAE 10W.30 PREFERRED above 0°F (-lSC) If you have your oil changed for you, be sure theoil put SAE 5W-SO into your engine isAmericzin Petroleum Institute certified for gasolineengines. COLD You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your WEATHER vehicle, as shown in the following chart: DO NOT USE SAE 2QW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

6-14 As shown in the-chart,SAE 1OW-30 is best for your When to Change Engine Oil vehicle. However, you can use-’SAE5W-30 if it’s going See if any one of these is true for you: to be colder than60°F (16°C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold, you should use. 0 Most trips are lessthan 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). SAE 5W-30. These numbers on anoil container This is particularly Important when outside show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other temperatures are below freezing. viscosity oils, such as SAE 2OW-50. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). NOTICE: 0 Most trips are through dustyaxeas.

0 You ‘frequently towa trailer or us - ‘1carrier on topof Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum your vehicle. Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline ,Engines \ a 4CStarburst”symbol. Failure to use the The vehicleis used for delivery service, police,taxi or other commercial application. reco,mrnendedoil can result in engine -damage not covered by your warranty. Driving under these conditionscauses engine oil to break down sooner. If any oneof these is true foryour vehicle, then you need to change youroil and filter GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever your vehicle. occurs. first. Engine Oil Additives If none of them is true, change theoil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 lun) or 12 months - whichever Don’t add anythingto your oil. Your Buick dealeris occurs first. Drivinga vehicle witha fully warmed ready to advise if you thinksomething should be added. engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower. What to Da with Used Oil Ai-rCkaner Did you know that used engineoil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for yourskin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let usedoil stay on your skin for very long. Clean yourskin and nails with soap and water, or‘a good hand cleaner. Washor properly throw . ,- away clothingor rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer,’swarnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil canbe a real threat to the environment.If you change your own oil, be sure to drainall fkee-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the bash, palxfing it on the ground; into sewers, or into str&ms or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask.your dealer, a service stationor a-local recycling As you face thefkont of the vehicle, theair -cleaneris in center for help.’ the front right sectionof the engine compartment. There is a filter inside theair cleaner. Remove the air cieaner assembly as follows:

1. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct , from the air cleaner cover. 2. Remove- the air cleaner cover -and detach the .Operating the engine withthe air cleaner off electrical connectoL can cause -youor othe~rsto be burned. The air 3. Tilt ,and pull the%ov~$ ~ow~B the engine to cleaner not only cleansthe air, it stops flames if disengage it fiom the assembly. the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and-the engine backfires,you could be burned. Don’t 4. Remove the old filter andinstall the new one. drive with it off,.and be careful working on &e To reinstall the air cleaner assembly, slidethe base engine with the air cleaner off. sections -into their former positionsand replace the filter cover. Reattach the electrical connector andair duct, and ;tighten the clamp. !Re€erto the Maintenance Schedule to determine whento NOTICE: replace- the air filter. See “ScheduledMaintenance Services” in the Index. If the air cleaner is off9a backfire can causea damaging enginefire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. Supercharger Oil Mow to Check and Add Oil. Check oil only when the engineis cold. Allow the Unless,you &re technically engine to cool two to threehours after running. ..qualified and have the proper tools, you should let ,your dealer or a qualified sefvice centerperform this maintenance. If you remove the supercharger oilfill plug while the engine is hot, pressuremay cause hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole. You maybe burned. Do not remove theplug until the engine cools.

1. Remove- thewiring harness shield. When to Check 2. Clean the area around theoil fill plug before removirlg it. Check 03 level-every30,000miles (50 000 h)or every 36 months, whichever occursfirst. 3. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 Allen wrench. 4. The oil level is correct when it just reaches the What K~I'.- ~ f Oil to Use bottom of the threads of the inspection hole. See ccR~~or-ended Fluids 5 Lubricants" in the Index 5, Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place. Torque ,and use-only rhe recommenaed oil. to 88 lb-in (10 N-m). 6. Replace wiring harness shield.

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How to Add Fluid Engine ‘Codant Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withnew kind of transaxle fluidto use. See “Recommended DEX-COOL” (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. coolant. This coolantis designed to remain in your If the fluid levelis law, add, only enoughof the proper vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km), fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on whichever occurs first. the dipstick. The following explains your coaling system and how to 1. Pull out the dipstick. add coolant whenit is low. E you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluidat-the Index. dipstick hole tobring it to,theproper level. A 50/50 mixture of water tmd the propercoolmt for It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less thana pint your Buickwill: (0.5 L). Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III, because fluidyith that @ Give freezing protection downto -34°F (-37.OC). label is mademespecially for your automatic transaxle. e Give boiling protection upto 265 OF (1 z? ” c>. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXR0N’-I11is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. @ Protect against .rust and corrosion. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as e Help keep the propet engine temperature?. des.cribed under“How to Check.” @ Let the waning lights and gages work as xhey should. @ When the conect fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick backin all theway. r

I_ .. . ‘Whenadding coolant it is important thatyou use Adding only plain water toyour coolin#pystem DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper If silicated coolant is added to thesystem, coolant mix will. Your vehicle’scoolant warning premature engine, heater core or radiator system is set for the propercoolant mix. With corrosioq way result. In addition, theengine plain water or thewrong mix, your engine could coolant will require change sooner -- at get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat 30,800 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months warning. Your engine could catch fire andyou or whichever occurs first. others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean waterand DEX-COOL (orange-colored, What toUse silicate-free) antifreeze. Use a mixture.of one-half clean water (preferably ’ distilled) and one-halfDEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze that meetsGM Specification 6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)(GM Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change.If you we this mixture, you don’t needto add anything else.

6-22 ~. -. . .. , r Checking Coolant 1 NOTICE: I I I If you use an improper coolantmix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Therepair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too . much water in themix can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heatercore.and other parts..

If you have to add coolant more thanfour times a year, have your deder check your cooling system. t i I NOTICE: I If you use the proper coolant, you don’t haveto The engine coolant recoverytank is located on the add extra inhibitors or additives whichclaim to driver’sside of theengine compartment. improve the system. These can be harmful. l

6-23 When your engine is cold, the coolant levelshoJ be at. FILL COLD or a little higher. When your engineis warm, the level should beup to FULL HOT or a little higher. Turning the-radiatorpressure cap when the If this light comes on, engine and radiatorare hot can allow steamand it means you’re low on scalding liquidsto blow out and burnyou badly. engine coolant. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never haveto add coolant at the radiator. LOW Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a COOLANT little -- when the engine and radiatorare hot. LEVEL Add coolant mix at the. recovery tank, but becare€ul not to spill it.

Adding Coolant If you need morecoolant,,add the proper mixat the coolant recovery tank. You-- can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.

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f Power Steering Fluid

NOTICE:

Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap andmust be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure thearrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.

When you replace your radiator pressurecq, a General Motor’s capis recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by atbemostat in the engine coolant system.The thermostat ‘stops the flow of coolant through the radiator untilthe coolant reaches a preset temperature. When yo-u replaceyour thermostat, a General Motor’s thermostat is recommended.

6-25 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubxicants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks -and damage hoses and seals? Windshield- Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, besure to read the m&ufacturer’s instructions before use.I€ you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use fluida that has sufficient protection against freezing.

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Brakes system fixed, since a leak means that sooner .or later your 'brakes won't work well, ,or ,won't workat all. Brake Fluid So, it isn't a good idea to "top ofF' your bra3se.fluid. Adding brakefluid won't correct a leak. If you,add fluid when your linings areworn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brakelinings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary,only when work is -doneon the brake hydraulic system.

U w If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough.You or others couldbe burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when workis done on the brake Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here.It is filled hydraulic system. with DOT-3 brake fluid. "here are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin the When your brake fluidfalls to a low level, your brake reservoir might go down. Thefirst is that the brake fluid warning light will come on. A chime will soundif you goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake try to drive withths warning light on. See "Brake Wgwear. When newlinings are putin, the fluid level System Warning Light"in the Index. goes back up. The.other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake

Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may causea brake squeal when,the brakes are :first applied or lightly Your Buick has four-wheeldisc brakes. applied. This does not mean something.is wrong with Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea your brakes. high-pitched waning sound when the brake pads are worn Brake linings should always be replaced as complete and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or axlesets. . be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you ase pushing on the brake pedalfirmly). Brake .Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedaldoes not return to normal height, orif there is a rapid increasein pedal CAUL Nr travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. The brake wear warning sound means that Brake Adjustment sooner or lateryour brakes won’t work well. Every time you apply the brakes, withor without the That could leadto an accident. Whenyou hear vehicle moving, your brakesadjust-for wear. the brake wear warning sound, have your

vehicle serviced. Replacin v Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicleis complex. Its many parts have to beof top quality and work well together if the vehicleis to havereally good braking. NOTICE: Vehicles we design and test have top-qualityGM brake parts in them, as your Buick does whenit is new. When you replace partsof your braking system-- for example, Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads when your brake linings wear down and you tohave could resultin costly brake repair. have new ones putin -- be sureyou get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your brakes mayno 6-30

,. icle Storage If yau’,renot going.to drive your vehicle €or 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from ’the battery.This will -helpkeep your batteryfrom running down.

E Batteries have acid that can burn youand gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt ifyou aren’t careful. See (‘Jump Starting” inthe Index for tips on working around a battery without To ,be sure the*venthose .(A>’is properly attached, the getting hurt. vent hose connectors(B) must be securely reattachedto the vent outlets (C) on each side of the battery, and the Contact your dealer tolearn how to prepare your vehicle vent assembly grommet (D) must be secured to thefloor for longer storage periods. pan (E>. ,Also,for your audio system,see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index.

The left low-beam headlamp access area is behind and 4. Remove the filter, between the high beam area and the air cleaner. 5. Slide the air cleaner assembly towardthe engine to disengage 'and remove it. To reinstall the air cleaner assembly, slidethe base sections into their former positions. Install the filter and replace the cover. Reattach the electrical connector and air duct,and tighten,the clamp. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn toward the centerof the engine compartment, while pressing it firmly. Remove the wire connector from the bulbby lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. If more had clearance is required, remove the air cleaner assembly as follows: 1. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct TOreassemble, attach the wire connector(A) to the from the air cleaner cover. plastic base making sure the lock tab (B) is over the lock (C). Install the bulbby putting the small tab(D) 2. Remove the air cleaner cover and detach the into the small notch in the lamp(E). Tm!n the bulb electrical.connector. socket one-quarter turnmaking sure the tabis properly 3.. Tilt and pull the cover toward the engineto engaged in the panel slot. disengage it from the assembly.

6-34 Headlamp Ain ~g Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system. These head1amp.s have horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-setat the factory and should need no further adjustment. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and .the headlamp aim seems to be afTected, see your Buick dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontalaim by your Buick dealer. To check theaim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as €allows: The vehicle must have all four tires ona perfectly level surface. The vehicle should not have any snow,ice or mud attached to.it.

0 There should not be any cargo or loadingof vehicle, except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160 lbs. (75 .kg) on the di-iver 's s,eat.

0 Tires should be properly inflated.

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I NOTICE:

To make sure your headlamps are aimed It isrecommended that the upperlimit not exceed plus . . properly, read all the instructions before 0.4 degrees from the centerof the bubble. Other drivers ' beginning. Failureto follow these instructions may flash their bright lights at you if your adjustmentis could cause damage to headlamp parts. much above plus0.4 degrees.

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Taillamps

2. Remove the plastic wing nuts that hold the taillamp assembly in place. 1. Remove the screws that secure thetmnk trim over the taillamp area.

6-38 iG iG ' 3. Pull the taillamp assembly awayfrom the vehcle 4. Remove the bulb socket assemblyby squeezing the carefully, to avoid scratching the paint. The taillamp plastic lock and turningit one-quarter turn has safety straps to helpyou hold the assembly while counterclockwise. replacing the bulb.

6-39 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. e Overloading yourtires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could havean air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index, e Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could causeserious injury. Check all tires 5. Pull the-bulb straight out to remove it from frequently to’maintain the recommended the socket. pressure. Tire pressure should be checked 6. Install a new bulb into the socket. Reverse the when your tires are cold. instructions to replace the taillamp assembly. e Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden Tires impact -- such as when you hit a pothole, We don’t make tires. Your new Buick comeswith Keep tires at the recommended pressure. ‘.high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.I€ 0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents.If your you ever have questions aboutyour tire warranty and tread is badly worn, or if your tires have where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty been damaged, replace them. booklet for details.

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I Inflation - Tire’Pressure NOT1C.E: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the rea edge of the driver’s door showsthe correct If your tires have too muchair (overinflation), inflation pressuresfor your tires.when they’re cold. you can get the following: “Cold’’ means your vehicle .has been sittingfor at least three hours or drivenno more than a mile. Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride

NOTICE: 0 Needless damage from road hazards. ’

Don’t let anyone. tell youthat underinflation or overinflation‘ isall right. It’s not. If your tires When ta -Check don’t have enough-air (underinflation), you can Check your tiresonce a month or more. get the following: Don’t forget your compact spare tire.It should be at Too much flexing 60 psi (420 Ha). * Too much heat Tire overloading How ,toCheck Bad wear Use a good quality pocket-type gage. to check tire @ Bad handling pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated @ Bad fuel economy. simply by lookingat them. Radial tires maylook NOTICE: (Continued) properly inflated evenwhen-they’re underinflated. Be meto put the valve caps backon ~e valve stems. They.help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and .moisture.

6-41 Tire Inspection and Rotation When rotatingyour tires, always use- the correct rotation pattern shown-here. Tires should be inspected every6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 krn) for any signsof unusual wear. Don’t include the compact spare tirein your tire If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soonas rotation. possible and check wheel alignment.Also check for After the tireshave been rotated, adjust the front and damaged tires or wheels. See “When-It’sTime for New rear inflation pressuresas shown on the Tixle-L:oading Tires” and ‘‘Wheel Replacement” laterin this sectionfor Information label. Make certain ‘that all wheel nuts more information. +we properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”in the Index. I

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which -it is fastened, can make wheelnuts become loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. When you changea wheel, remove any rust or dirtfrom places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle, In anemergency, you can The purposeof regular rotationis to -achieve more use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. Thefirst sure to usea scraper or wire brush later, if you rotation is the most important.See “Scheduled need to, toget all the rust or dirtoff, (See Maintenance Services”in the Index for scheduled ‘Changing a Flat Tire” in the Inclex.) rotation intervals.

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You need.a new tireif any of the following statements are true:

@ You can see the indicatorsat three or more places around the tire. 4 You can see cordor fabric showing through the tire's rubber. The tread or sidewallis cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.

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I: I. .. Tire Chains and instructions.And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaningthe,inside. NOTICE: lvever use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline

Use tire chains only where legal,.andonly when 0 Benzene you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains Naphtha that are the propersize for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as CarbonTetrachloride tightly as possible with the ends securely 9 Acetone fastened. Drive slowlyand follow the chain ‘PaintThinner manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten Turpentine ‘them. If the contact continues, slow downuntil it LacquerThinner or stops. Driving-toofast spinning the wheels e Nail Polish Remover with chains on will damage your vehicle. They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all darnage your vehicle, too. Appearance Care Don’t use anyof these unless this manual says youcan. Remember, cleaning productscan be hazardous. Some In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a Alcohol match or get themon a hot part of.the vehicle. Someare dangerous if you breathe their fumesin a closed space. LaundryS-oap When youuse anything from a containerto clean your 9 Bleach Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings. I ReducingAgents 6-47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Bnick Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Use a vacuum cleaner often to get of rid dust and loose 0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove.any loose dirt. ,dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. 0 Always clean a wholetrim panel or section. Mask Your Buick dealerhas. twoGM cleaners, a solvent-type surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. spot lifterand a foam-type powdered cleaner. Theywill 0 Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the clean normal spots and stains very well.Do not use directions on the container label. them on vinylor leather. 0 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Here are some cleaning tips: Don’t saturate the material. 0 Always read the jdstructions on the cleaner label. 0 Don’t rub it roughly. Clean up stains assoon as you can -- before they set. 0 As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, change to a clean area and to remove the suds. I often. A soft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn. 0 Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’tsam.ate the stained area. 0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper to.wel or cloth. @ If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. e- Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 0 Wipe with ‘aclean cloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Shoe-polish,wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain .if- left on a vehicle’s’ seat-fabric. They should be removed First, see ifyou have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. ’ as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner Some spots and stains will cleanoff better withjust will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. , water and mild soap. If you needto use a solvent: Non-Greasy Stains Gently scrape- excesssoil from the trim material with Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg;ffuit, fruit a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,urine and blood can light pressure -and clean cloths (preferably be removed as follows: cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outsideof Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the .the stab, “feathe*g” toward the center. Keep soiled area with cool water. changing to .a clean sectionof the cloth. If a stain remains, follow the foam-typ.e instructions 0 When yowclean a stain from fabric, immediately described earlier. dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. 0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomitor urine, treat the area with a water/baking soda solution: Sp.ecialCleanhg Prob1e:m 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. 0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Stains causedby grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic Combination Stah creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can Stains caused by candy,ice cream, mayonnaise, chili be removed as follows: sauce and unknown stains can be removedas. follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain. Carefully scxape,off exces-s stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. @ Follow the solvent-type-- instructions described earlier. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning Vin.yl and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield under certain.condiths ... Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You C aning Wood Panels may haveto do it more than once. Use a clean cloth moistenedin warm, soapy water (use e Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polishwill stain if rnild dish washing soap).Dry the wood immediately you don’t get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth and with a clean cloth. a GM VinylLeather Ckaner or equivalent product. Cleaning Speaker Covers Cleaning Leather Vacuum around a speaker cover gently’so that the :Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water anda’mild soap or speaker won’t be damaged. Some spats and stains saddle soap. will clean off better withjust water and mild soap. IT something gets on one of them and you need to use -# For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinyl/Leather Cleaner a solvent, follow these steps: or equivalent product. e Gently scrape excess soil fiom the trim material with a e Never use ails, varnishes; solvent-based or abrasive clean, dullknife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light cleaners, furnitlare.polish.or. shoe polish on leather. pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. Cleaning shouldstart at. the outside of -theskin, E dut is allowed to work into thefinish, it can “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to harm the leather. a clean section of the cloth. When you clean a stainfrom fabric, immediately Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel dry the axea witha blow dryer to help preventa Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces cleaning ring. of the instrumentpanell. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield

6-50 - Care dSafety Belts Cleaning the Outside-of the Keep belts clean and dry. -Windshield.and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax .or other material may onbe the blade orwkdshield. Clean the outside.of the windshield withGM Do not.bleach or dye safegy belts.I€ you do, it Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@(GM Part may severely weaken them.In a.crashthey might No. 1050011). The windshie,ld-is cleanif beads do not not be. able to provide adequate protection. form’whenyou .rinse it with water. Clean safety belts onlywith mild soapand. ’ Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth lukewarm water.. soaked in full-strength win&b&U,. w-asher solvent. Then rinse the blade with water.1 . Glass Wiper blades should.be checked on a-regularb,asis and replaced when worn. Glass should be cleaned often.GM Glass Cleaner(GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner Weatherstrips will remove normal tobacco smoke and dustfilrns. Silicone grease on weatherstrip~swillmake them last Don’t use abrasive cleaners-on glass, because they may longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. Apply cause scratches. Avoid placing dec,alson the inside rear silicone grease witha clean cloth at least every six window, since they may haveto be scraped off later. months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent If abrasive cleaners are used on the insideof the rear application may be required. (See “Recommended windbw, an electric defogger element maybe damaged. Fluids. and Lubricants’?in the Index.) Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. Your Buick has a “basecoat/cleascoat” paint finish.The clearcoat give.s more depthand gloss to the colored basecaat. Always us.e waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive -and wade fora basec.oat/clearcoat paint finish.

1 NOTICE: Machine compoundingor ‘aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearsoat paint-finish maydull the finish or leave swirl marks.

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride.and other salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar, tree sap;bird droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys,etc. can darnage your ve-hide’s finishif they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as-possible.If necessary, usenon-,ahasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter; Exterior painted, suwfaces.are subject to aging, weather and chemical-fallout that can take theirtall over aperiod. of years. You can help to keep the paintfinish ‘looking new- bykeeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Aluminum or Ghronne Wheels Tires. Keep your wheels clean usinga soft clean clothwith To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. mild soap and water.Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with soft-a clean towel.A wax may then be applied. ' I NOTICE: The sutfaceof these wheels is sdar to the painted surface of your vqhicle. Don't use strong soaps, che~cals; When applyiag atire dressing alwaysgake care to: abrasive polishes,' abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleanibg wipe, off any averspray or splash from all painted brushes on them because you could damage thesur@&. surfaces :onthe bodyor wheels of.the vehicle. You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels, but.avoid Pbtroleum-based products may damage the any painted surface'of-aewheel, ~d .buff off i.l;i7me&a&y paint finish.. after application. Don't take your vehicle throughan automatic. GX wash -SheetMetal Damage that.has silicon carbidetire cleaning brushes.. These If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion materialto the p.axtsrepaired or replaced to re,store corrosion protection. Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions..can createa 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 irregulardark spots etchea: into the paint surface. Although no defectin the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner,the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) uf purchase, whichever occurs first. Appearance Care Materials Chart

PART NUMBER SIZE , DESCRIPTION USAGE 1050004 2.75 sq. ft. Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois 1050172 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and ‘Road Oil Remover 16 Also removes old waxesadpolishes

1052918** 8 oz. (0.237 L> Armor AU ProtectorProtects vinyl,leatherrubber and , 1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) SmavCleanerWheel oncleaner wheel

I . 1052930 I 8 oz. (0.237 L) I Capture Dry SpotRemover I Attractsabsorbsand soils .I 12345002** 16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All CleanerCleansvinyl,leather kdrubber 1234572512 oz. (0.354 L)tires Shines Shine Tire Silicone I I I See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. * Not recornmended for pigskin suede leather. See ‘‘FFluids and Lubricants” in the Index. **Not recommended for useon instrument panel vinyl. Vehicle IdentC- __ -ion NI 'Jer (VIN) Service Parts Identificatbn Label. ' You'll find this label 'on the undersideof the spare tire cover. It's very helpfulif you ever needto order parts. On this label is: 1 ClM I SAMPLE4UXTM072675 I 1 your VIN, ENGINEAGf \ ASSEMBLY the model designation, CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT 0 paint information, and 0 a list of all production options and This is the legal identifierfor your Buick. It appe.ars an special equipment. a plate in the frontcomer of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can .see itif you look through the Be. sure that this labelis not removed from the,vehicle. windshield from outside your vehicle. TheVIN also appears on the Vehicle Certificationand Service Parts :labels and the certificates af title and regis-fration. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the. engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.

6-56 Electrical System Add-on El -.-triedEquipment

NOTICE:

Don’t add anything electrical toyour Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’tbe covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other componentsfrom working as they should.

Your vehicle-hasan air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick”in the Index. Head!arnp Wiring The headlamp wiringis protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overloadwill cause the lamps togo on and off; or in smecases to remainoff. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right -away. 1 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Ll I LPS I

OXYGEN SENSOR FlC.0NT

I CRUISE 1 There is a fuse panel located at the endof the instrument I CNTRL 1 panel near the driver's door. CLNG There is an underhood electrical center and two other FAN fuse panels located under the rear seat.

C/LTR WAC El BLOWER Fuse Usage Fuse Usage 1 AkBag 15 Cruise Control 2, Injectors 16 Perimeter 'Lights 3 Anti-Lock Brake System 17 Not Used 4 Left Exterior Lamps 18 Not Used 5 Turn Signal Lamps 19 Radio 6 Oxygen Sensor 20 Cooling Fan 7 Climate Control 21 Not Used 8 Right Exterior Lamps 22 Not Used 9 HVAC Relay 23 Windshield Wipers 10 MAF 24 Not Used 11 Auxiliary Power 25 PCM 12 Interior Lamps 26 Cigarette Lighter 13 Chime 27 Crank 14 TMNSS 28 HVAC Blower _I_ -

Fuse Usage 1 Air Conditioning Compressor 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Horn ,s Not Used 6 Not Used 7 Coaling F.m #2 .8 Cooling Fan #3 CQOLING COOLING FAN #Z FAN #3 '9 Cooling Fan. 10 ABS Main 11 AESPurnp Motor I 12 Not Used 13 Horn 14 Flash-To-.Pass

I L- Fuse Usage

II II 11 I TRUNK 1 Open ‘ I OPEN ’ 11 ELC I II I I 2 Electronic Level Control OPEN D/DOOR I I I F’pMp I I UNLOCK 3 Tmnk Release Relay ~ 4 Not Used 5 Fuel Pump Relay DEFG - 6 Driver Door Unlock Relay #I 7-10 Not Used 11 Rear Defogger Relay(Lower Zone) 12 13, Ndt Used OPEN 14 spaxe 15 Spare 16 Spaxe 17-22 Not Used DAP OPEN ACSRY. 23 Direct Accessory Power- Accessory ,24 Open

-. 6-61 Under Rear Seat Fuse Block Fuse Usage . 1-2 Spare 3 Open 4 Breaker - Power Windows/Sunroof 5-6 Spare ' J 7 Open 1 OPEN 1 8-9 Spare 10 Open 11 Breaker - Power Seats 12-13 Spare 14 Open

15 , Power Steering 16 Breaker-Headlarnps 17 HVAC Blower Motor 18 Powertrain Control ModulelPASS-Key II 0 19 Ignition 3 20 Ignition 1 0 21 Rear Defogger 0 22 Trunk and Fuel Door Releases 0 23 Heated Seat Fuse Usage Rem0vin.g the Rear Seat 'Cushion 24 Electronic Level To access the batteryand main fuse boxes, therear seat Control/lnstrument Panel. cushion must be removed.'You may wish to have your 25 Exterior Lamps. dealer do this for you. 26 Open

~~~~ 27 Power Door Locks 28 Interior Lamps N'OTICE: 29 Hazard Larnps/Stoplamps 30 Parking Lamps The battery andmain fuse boxesare located 31 Open under the rearseat cushion. The battery's ground 32 .Open 4 terminal andsome relay wires are exposed. To 33 Fuel Door Release help avoid damage to the battery andwires,.be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat 34 Trunk: Release cushion. Do not remove coversfrom covered Battery Thermistor 35 parts. DO. not store anything under the seat, as 36 Instrurnent Panel#2 objects could touch exposed wiresand cause . 37 Instrument Panel#1 a short. 38 Electronic Level Control 39 Fuel Pump 40 Open To.Remove the Rear Seat Cushion 41 Defog 2 1. fill up on the front of the cushion to release the 42 Defog 1 front hooks. 2. Pull the cushionup and out toward the front o€ the vehicle. To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion -7 all, it won't be there to work for the next passenger. The person sitting in that position could be badly injured. After reinstallingthe seat cushion, always c.heckto be sure. thatthe safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted.

1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slotsin the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belts get twisted. 2. Slide the rear of the cushion upand under the se-atbackso the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. . 3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearwardand then pressdown on the seat cushionuntil the spring locks on both ends engage. A safety beltthat isn't properly routed througn 4. Check to make surethe- safety-belts are properly the seat cushion or is twisted won't providethe routed and that no portion of my safety belt is trapped under the seat.Also make sure the seat protection neededin a crash. If the safety belt cushion is secured. hasn't been routed through the seat cushion at CAUTION: (Continued)

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6-66 Air Conditioning Refrigel ints Not all air conditioning refrigerants, are thesame. If the air conditioning .systemin your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerantis used. If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer.

6-67 Engine Specifications Engine L67 E36 VLN Engine Code ...... 1 K Type ...... V6 V6 Displacement ...... 3.8L 3.8L Horsepower ...... I...... 240-hp 205-hp ' Firing Order ...... 1-6-.5-4-3-2 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...... 195°F (91 "C) 195°F (91°C) .

.... Engine Acce;,~ DP”~Belt (L36) Supercharged E.ngine Acces-sory Belt, (267)

The 3800 (L36) engine uses anengine ‘accessorybelt. The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive This diagram showsthe features connected bythe belt belts, One belt drivesthe generator, power steering routing. See “Maintenance Schedule”in the Index for pump, coolant pump andair conditioning compressor. when to check the belt. The second belt drivesthe supercharger. Each belthas its own tensioner andidler pulley. .A. Power Steering E). Crd B . Alternator E. Coolant Pump I. Front Belt C. Crank C. Air Conditioning E Tensioner 2. .Back Belt I>. Supercharger A. Alternator E. Coolant Pump B. Power Steering F. Air Conditioning

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Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your RECOMMENDED vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended mairitenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even This section covers the maintenance required for your affect the qualityof the,air we breathe. Improper fluid Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level safety, dependability emission control performance. and of emissions from your vehicle. To help protectOUT environment, and to keepyour vehicle in good condition, please .maintain your vehicle properly.

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick dealer for details. The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: .. CLPartA: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows what -tohave done and how often.Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technicauy qualifibd and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service departmentor another qualified service center do these job-s. I

Performing maintename work ona vehicle can be dangerous. In tryingto do some jobs, you can be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipmentfor the job. If you have any doubt, havea qualified technician do the work.

If you axe skilled enough todo some work on your vehic1e;you will pzobably want to get the service information GM publishes. See“Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.

7-2 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are Listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicleuses Services these. All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended. limits. You wili findthese limits .onyour vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label.See “Loading Your Vehiclev9 in the Index.

4 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limlts. use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.

First you’ll needto decide whichof the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here’s howto decide which schedule to follow:

I The services shown in this schedule upto 100,000 miles 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every (166 000 h)should be performed after 100,000 miles 3 m.onths, whichever occurs first). (1 A6 000 km) at the same intervals. An Emission Control Senice.

$' The U.S. Enviromekd Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Boad,has determined thatthe failure to perform this .maintenance itemwill not nubfy the emission warranty 01 limit recall iiability priorto the completion of the vehicle's usefullife. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicatedintervals and the maintenance be recorded.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-6 I Short Trip/City Maintenance .Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlSewice. Lubricate the suspension-andsteering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6-months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and.atlditiona1 information.

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I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25.000k-_ 1) 17 Change engine.oil and filter (or every CI Change engine oil and -filter(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs€irst). An Emissiulz Cuntrol Service. An EmisSiopz Control Service.

Lubricate the suspensionand'steering ' Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving linkage, transaxleshift linkage,'parking in dusty conditions.Replace filter if brake cable guides and the underbody necessary. An Emission Contrbl Service: 3- contact points and linkage (or 'every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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7-18 1 .. I Short Trip/City ‘MaintenanceSchedule 1 18,OOO.Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oiland filter.(or every 3 months,--whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whchever occurs first). An Emission Conrrol Service. An Emission ControlService. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,parking brake cable guides and the underbody .contact paints and linkage(or eve%y 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires.See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in-theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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A I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter(or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months., whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs' first). An Eiizission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage, transaxle shift lmkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact pointsand,linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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I 1 Miles (50 000 km) 13 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0For supercharged enginesonly: Check the 3 months, whichever occurs first). supercharger oil level and addoil as needed An Emission Control Service. (or every 36 months, whichever. occurs

. Lubricate the suspension and steering first). See “Recommended Fluids and linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking Lubricants” in this section.An Emission brake cable guides and the underbody Control.Service. contact points and linkage (or every 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 6 months, .whichever occurs,first). Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control pattern and ,additional infonnation. Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. f I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering. linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody. contact points -andlinkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED.BY:

742 I Short ‘TripJCityMaintenance Sc-hedule I 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil andfilter (or-every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissign Control Service. AQEmission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or-every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspectionand Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluidand filter Change engine oil and filter (or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor 3 months, whichever occurs first). more of these c-onditions: An Emission ControlService. - In heavy city traffic where :the -outside temperature regularly reaches90 '-F (32" C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, policeor, delivery service. Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions, thefluid andfilter do not require changing. ACTUAL MILEAGE 7SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Change engine oil andfilter- (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (orevery 3 months, whichever ocwrs ‘first), 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. 13 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,parking. brake cable guides and theunderbody contact points -andlinkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rot,ation’’in’ the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

I Short "rip/City Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,parking brake cable guidesand the underbody contact points and linkage (or every- 6 months, whicheveroccurs first).

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t7-19 1. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule .I 75,000 Miles (125 000 kh). 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine ail and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control-Service-. An Emisiion Control Service. El Inspect. aircleaner filter if you are driving Lubricate the suspension and steering in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if’ linkage, transaxle shiftlinkage, parking necessary. An Emission Control Service. brake cable guides andthe underbody contact points andlinkage (dr every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). D, Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper;rotatiion pattern and additional information.

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I’ 1 Short Tri.p/City 11Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles.(135 000 km) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine- oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiun Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift-linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, wbicheves occursfirst).

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7-21 .I I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (145 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 kmj Change. engine oil and .filter (or every CJ Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 ,months, whichever 0ccur.sfirst). An Emissisn Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxleShift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides and the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or every 6 months,,whichever occurs first). 0Replace ,air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, capand lines for damage or leaks. Inspect-fuel cap gasket forany damage. Replace parts as needed.An Emission Control Service. 3' I ' DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BEI i I Short TripjCity Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0For supercharged engines only:Check the 0Change engine oil and filter (or every supercharger oil level and add oilas needed 3 months, whichever occursfirst). (or every 36 months, whichever occurs An Emission Control Service.

. . first). See “Recommended Nuids and Lubricants” in this section.An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index.fur proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE ’ ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGESERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 9ti90O0Miles (I60 000 km) 99,000.Miles (165 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every . 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3,months, whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Se.rvice.. 0Lubricate the suspension-and, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,parkkg brake cable guides andthe underbody contact points and linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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Long ,Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles g. (166 000 kmj should be-perfomedafter 100,000~miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. . I_ LUII~TriplHighway daintenance Schedule Is,OOO Miles (25 000 km) 22,50@Miles (37 500 kmj 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every Cl Change engine oil and.filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first), 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Cuntrul Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionandsteering 0Lubricate the suspensi-on and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody brake cable guides and the underbody contact paints and linkage (or every contact points and linkage(or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). I2 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires: See “Tire Inspection and :Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BE

7-27 30,000.Miles (50 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every Inspect fuel tzmk, cap and lines for damage 12 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks.-.hspectfuei cap gasketfor any An Emission Controi Service. damage. Replaceparts .as needed. 17 Lubricate the suspension and steering An Emissim Control Service. 3- ’ linkage, trans’axle shift linkage,.parking ‘0For* supercharged enginesonly: Check the brake cable guidesand the underbody.. supercharger oil level -and add oil as needed contact.points and linkage (or every (or every 36 months, whicheverocmrs. 12 months, whichever occurs first). first). See “Recommended Fluidsand 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Lubricants” in this section.An Emission Service. Control Sewice. € Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 45,OOO’Miles(75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter(or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or ‘every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Sewice. . An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking linkage, transaxleshift linkage, parkmg brake cable guides, and the underbody brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every contact points and linkage (orevery 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first).

Rotate’tires.See “Tire Inspectionand v Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BE DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-29 .. mg TriplHighway -Maintenance Schedl 3 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 1 - 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) I [7. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 1 if the vehicleis mainly driven under, one or 12 months, whichevex occurs first). I . more of these conclitions: An Emission Control Service. - In heavy city.tmfficwhere the outside 0Lbbric-ate the suspensionand steering

temperature regulavly reaches9QOF linkage, transaxle shift linkage,,pmking ,, i (32" C) or higher. brake cable guides and the underbody - In hilly or mountainous terrain. contact points andlinkage (or every - When doing frequent trailer towing. 12 months., whichever occurs first).'. - Uses such as found in taxi, policeor I7 Rotate tires. See.:'Tire Inspection and delivery service. Rotation" in the .Indexfor proper rotation @'you do not useyour vehicle under any -of thes.e pattern and additional information. conditions, the fluid andfilttzF do 7iut require changing. ! 4 i DATE .: ACTUAL MILEAGESERVICED BY: 1

I1 I 1I i 7-30 I I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedulc 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt,.

’ 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice, , An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Lubricate the suspension and steering Service. linkage, transaxle shift lmkage,parking 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage brake cable guides. and the underbody or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any contact points and6nkage (or every damage. Replace parts as needed. 12 .months, ,whichever occurs first). An Emission,.Control Service. 0For supercharged engines only: Check the ,superchargeroil level and addoil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-31 c Long TsiplRighway Maintenance Schedule 67,500,8Miles(112 500 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 h) .aChange, engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever oc-curs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission ControlService. Lubricate the suspension and .steering c] Lubricate the suspension and steering ‘linkage,transaxle shift linkage, parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody brake cable guides and the,underbody contact points andlinkage (or every contact points andlinkage (or every .12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation

pattern,. and additional information.

I DATE I. ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BYI DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE -. SERVICED BY’

7--32 * -Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedulr ' 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs. first). An Emission Control Service. An'Emissiovl Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking ,linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guidesand the underbody br.ake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every contact points and linkage(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 m.onths, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires, See."Tire Inspection and Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation Service. pattern and additional information.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BE

, (Continued) 7-33 Long Trip/Highway M’aintenanceSchedulc 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Inspect-fueltank, cap andlines for damage Change engine oil and filter(or every or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket forany 12 months, whichever occurs first). dmage. Replace partsas needed. .AhEmission Coritvol Service. An Emission Contrul Service. 3- CI Lubricate the suspension and steering 0For supercharged enginesonly: Check the linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking supercharger oillevel and add oil as needed brake cable guidesand the underbody (or every 36 months, whichever occurs contact pointsand linkage (or every first). See “Recommended Fluids and 12 months., whichever occurs first). Lubricants” in this section.An Emission 0Rotate tires. See“Tire Inspection and Control Sewice. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED BE Long ‘I’rip/Highway Maintenance Scheduh 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter every 60 months since last service, if the vehicleis mainly driven under oneor whichever occurs first). See “Engine more of these conditions: Coolant’’ in the Index€or what to ,use. - In heavy city traffic where the outside Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, temperature regularly reaches90 OF pressure cap and neck, Pressuretest the (32 O C) or higher. cooling systemand pressure cap.An Emission - In hilly or mountainous terrain. Control Service. - When doing frequent trailer towing. An Emission Control 0Inspect sparkphg wires. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or Service. delivery service. [7 Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control If you do not use your vehicle underany of these Sewice. conditims,the fluid andfilterdo not require changing..

I ’DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY:^

7-35

At Least Twice a Year Body LubricationSeryice

Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges ~ Restraint System Check and latches, incluchg those for the hood, glove box door, Make sure’the safety beltreminder light and all your console door and any,folding .seat hardware.Part D tells belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged required when exposed toa corrosive enviionment. safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that might keep a safetybelt system from doing itsjob, have .it repaired. Have anytom or frayedsafety’belts replaced. Also look for any opened or brokena6 bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The-air bag system does not need regular mainten’mce.) c When you are doing this check,, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be Check the trmaxle fluid level; addheeded. See injured. Follow thesteps below. “Automatic Transaxle”in the Index.. A fluid loss may indicate a.problem. Check the system and repairif needed. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly. apply both the parking brake (see“Parking Key Lock-Cylinders Service Brake” ig the Index if necessary) and the regular Lubricate thekey lock cylinderswith the lubricant brake. speciffed ig Part D. NOTE: Do not use the ,accelerator pedal, and be .ready to turnoff the engine immediatelyif it starts. , t’

/ 7-37 Steering Column Lock Check When you are doingthis check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others couldbe While parked, and withthe parking brake set,try to turn injured. Follow the stepsbelow. the keyto LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn toLOCK only when theshift lever is in PARK (P). 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around theveJicle. It should be parkedon a level The key should come out only in LOCK. surfac-e.

7-9.38 Parking Brake andAdtomatic "ransaxle PARK (P) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing Mechanism Ch.wk downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in.NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot - pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until When you are doing this check, your vehicle the vehicleis held by the parking brake only.

could beginto move. You or others could be @ To check the PARR (P) ,mechanism's holding ability injured and property could be damaged. Make Shift to PARK (P). Then-releaseall brakes. sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Be ready to apply the regular Underbody Flushing S~e-rvice brake at once should the vehicle beginto move. At least every spring,use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take careto clean thoroughly any areas wheremud and other debris can collect. a :ne& the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged, Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Lubricants Coolant GM Part No. 3634621 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Supplement equivalent with a completeflush part number or specification may be obtainedfrom your Sealer and refill. GM dealer.

Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT System (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Parking Brake Chassis Lubricant(GM Part Gasoline Engines “Starburst” Cable Guides No. 1052497 or equivalent)or symbol of the proper viscosity. TO lubricant meeting requirementsof determine the preferred viscosity NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or for your vehicle’s engine, see GC-LB. “Engine Oil”in the Index. Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Engine Coolant 50/50 mixtureof water (preferably System Part NO. 1052884 - 1 Pt., distilled) andGM Goodwrench@ 1050017 - 1 st., or equivalent). DEX-COOL TM or Havoline@ Automatic DEXRON@-IIIAutomatic DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze Transaxle Transmission Fluid. conforming toGM Key Lock Multi-Puose Lubricant, Specification 6277M, See “Engine Cylinders Superlube% (GM Part Cool.ant” in the Index. No. 12346241 or equivalent).

7-41 USAGE FLUD/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Superch-ager Supercharger Oil (GM P-art Hood Latch Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Assembly, Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) Oil” in the Index. Pivots, Spring or lubricant meeting. requirements Anchorand . of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or Chassis Chassis lubricant(GM Part Release Pawl -GC-LB. Lubrication No. 1,052497or equivalent) 02 lubricant meeting requirementsof. Hood and,Door Multi-Puose Lubricant, NLGI Grade 2, CategoryLB or Hinges Superlube% . (GM Part GC-LIB. No. 1234624.1or equivalent). Windsheld GM Optikleen@ Washer Sdlvent Weatherstrip Dielectxic Silicone Grease(GtM Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or Conditioning Part No. 12345S79 or equivalent). equivalent. See “Replacement Pa;rts” in theIndex for recommended replacement filters and spark plugs.

I Part E: .Maintenance‘Record Any additional informationfrom “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” canbe added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the-followingrecord pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.your- owner information portfolio in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

7-43 - ._ Maintenance Record Maintenance Record , ODOMETER DATE .READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Maintenance Record

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

7-46 Sectir: ~I 8 Custc ~~~ ~ Assistance Information

Here youwill-find out how to contact,Buick if you need Customer Satisfaction Procedure assistance. Thissection also tells you how to obtain service publicationsand how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: e The Customer Satisfaction Procedure 0 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications

Your satidaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Buick. Normally, any concernyou may have For .help outside of the United States'and Canada, call the following numbersas appropriate: In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) ar 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) a In the U.S. Virgin .Islands: 1-800-496-9994 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-751-4135 (English) or 1-860-751-4136 (Spanish) e In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-QO09 e In Bermuda, Barbado.s,Antigua andthe British Virgin Islands: 1-800-53-4-0122 a In all other Caribbmn countries: 1-809-763-1319 0 In other overseas locations,call GM North Atnerkan Export Sales in Canadaat 1--905-644-4112

8-2 For prompt assistance, please have the following When contacting Buick, please remember that your information available to give the Customer Assistance concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership, using Representative: the dealer’s facilities, equipment.and personnel. That is why we suggestyon follow Step One first if you havea e Your name, address, home and business telephone concern. numbers Vehicle Identification Number (Thisis available Custolner Assistance for Text from the vehicleregistratian-or title, or the plate at Telephone, (TTY) Users the top leftof the instrument panel and visible through the windshield!) To assist customers whoare deaf, hardof hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones(TTYs), e, Dealership name and location Buick hasTTY equipment available at its Customer 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Assistance Center.Any TTY usercan commuriicate with Buick by diahg: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users .in 0 Nature of concern Canada can dial 1,-800-263,-3830.) We encourage you io call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However,if you wish to write Buick, writeto: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI, 48550 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Informati.on.booklet for addressesof Canadim and GM Overseas offices. n

Buick Motor Division.is proud to offer Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 month/36,000mile new-car warranty (whichever occurs first). Courtesy Transportation Courtesy Transportation, a program whichwill provide Buick retail customers with: Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesyof Buick Motor Division,for up to five clays for vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also, reimbursement upto $30 a day (fivedays maximum) may be availablefor the co-st of a rental car, bus or even a cab. A free one-way shuttle ride up to 10 miles from .the dealership is availablefor customers whose vehicles require same-day warranty repairs. Courtesy Transportation is hick’s way of extending the Premium Service you’ve come to expect from Buick -andits 3,000 dealers. Please .reviewthe Courtesy Transportation glove box card containedin your vehicle, To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service-- and or consult your Buick dealerfor details. service means “keeping you onthe road.” For warranty repairs during the Complete-Vehicle Included with your1996 Buick newcar warranty Coverage periodin the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, (36 m0nth/36,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first), is interim transportation may be available underthe Courtesy’Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada.

I 8-5 BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system,to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle. If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or ,write them at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA'22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe thatyour vehcle has a defect which could cause acrash or coyld cause injury or death, .you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect existsin

a group.- of vehicles, it m-ay order a recalland remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,or General Motors. To contact NHTSA,you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-93.93 (or 366-0123in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle :safetyfrom the Hotline.

- 8-7 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN TO GENERAL 'MOTORS .GOVERNMENT In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle in a situation like this, we'certainlyhope you'll now- has a safety defect, youshould immediately .notify us. Please callus at 1-800-521-7300, or w,fi& Transport Canada, in additionto notd!ykg General Buick Motor Division Motors of Canada. Limited.You may write to: Customer Assistance Center Transport Canada 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Box 88x0, Flint, MI 48550 Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer AssistanceCenteT 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Servic,eand Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosticand repair information for all chassis and bodysystems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also.useful for owners with the appropriateskill level or training who wish to pefform “do-it-yourself’ service. Theseare authentic General Motors service manuals meant€or professional, qualified technicians.

Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other sewice literature are availablefor purchase for all current-and many past model General Motars.vehic1es. Toll-fiee telephone numbers for ordering information: UnitedStates ...... 1-800-551-4123. Canada ...... 1-800-668-5539 Owner Publications Owner’s manuals,warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.

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Appearance Care Materials r.p i' ...... 6-55 Arbitration Progrim ...... 8-6 Ashtr-ays ...... 2-54 Astroroof ...... 2-56 Audio Controls., Steering Wheel Touch Control ...... 3-15 . Audio Equipment. Adding ...... 3 -16 Audio Systems ...... 3-8 Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-4 Automatic Transaxle Check ...... 7-37 Fluid ...... 6-19 Operation ...... 2-21 Park Mechanism Check ...... 7-39 .

Battery ...... 6-31 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Replacement. Remote Keyless-Entry ...... 2-11 Rundown Protection ...... 2-46 Warning. Light ...... 2-64 Waraings ...... 5-2, 5-4 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-6 Belt. Engine Accessory ...... 6-69 Better Business Bureau Mediation...... 8.-6

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Compact Disc Care ...... 3 - 17 ;Compact Disc Player ...... 3-12 Compact Spare Tire ...... 5-32 Console Storage ...... 2-53 Control of a Vehicle ...... 4-5 convenience Net ...... 2-53 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 2-49 Coolant ...... 6-21 Heater, Engine ...... 2-20 RecoveryTank ...... 5-17 Cooling System ...... 5-15 Courtesy Lamps ...... 1...... 2-44 Courtesy Transportation ...... 8-5 Cruise Control ...... 2-37 Cupholders ...... 2-53 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone Users ...... 8-3 Customer Assistance Information ...... 8-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 8-1

Damage. Finish ...... 6-54 Damage. Sheet Metal ...... 6-53 Daytime Running Lamps ...... 2-43 DeadBattery ...... 5-2 Defects. Reporting Safety ...... 8-7 DefensiveDriving ...... 1...... 4-1 Defogger. Rear Window ...... 3-6 Defogging ...... 3-6 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 3.16. 6.57 Defrosting ...... 3-6 Electrical System ...... 6-57 Delayed-EntryLighting ...... 2-44 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-47

Delayed.ExitLighting ...... 2-45 ElectronicLevel Control ...... :, .. :: .. .!...... ! ..4-28 Dimensions.Vehicle ...... 6-68

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F&@rBetkt*...... f~, ...... ,5- 13 RlIqlfhg 3!vl$& Pa&@&...... , ...... , ...2-30 &m&im~,...... 6-6it ,&m~ng-.y- ......

-4 Gross.Axle Weight Rating ...... 4-29 Inspections ...... 7-40 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...... 4-29.. Brake System ...... 7.. 40 Guide en Franqais ...... u ExhaustSystems ...... 7-40 GV WR ...... 4-29 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...... 7-40 Radiator and Heater Hose ...... 7-40 Steering ...... 7-40 Suspension ...... 7-40 Throttle Linkage ...... 7-40 Instrument Panel...... 2-59 Brightness Control ...... 2-44 Cleaning ...... 6-50 Cluster ...... 2-61 Fuse Block ...... 6-58 Interior Lamps ...... 2-44

Jack. ire ...... 5-24 Jump Starting ...... 5-2

Keyless Entry System ...... 2-6 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...... 7-37 Key Reminder Warning ...... 2-13 Keys ...... 2-1

Labels Certificatioflire ...... 4-29 Ignition Key Positions ...... 2-17 Service Parts Identification ...... 6-56 . huminated Entry ...... 2-45 Tire-Loading Information ...... ; ..... 4-28 .hflation, Tire ...... 6-41 Vehicle Identification Number ...... 6-56 9-6 Net. Convenience ...... 2-53 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 2-17 Night Vision ...... 4-15

Odometer ...... 2-62 Odometer. 'Trip ...... 2-62 Off-Road Recovery ...... 4-11 Oil. Engine ...... 6-12 Oil Pressure Light ...... 2-71 Oil. Supercharger ...... 6-18 Opener, Garage Door ...... 2-49 Overheating Engine ...... 5-13 Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-36 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8-10

. Paint Spotting. Chemical ...... 6-54 Parade Dimming ...... 2-46 Park Shifting Into ...... 2-26 Shifthi Out of ...... 2-29 Parking At Night ...... 2-14 Brake ...... 2-25 Brake Mechanism Check ...... 7-39 . Radiator ...... 5-20 Lots ...... 2-14 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-25 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-29 Radio Receptiun ...... 3-15 WithaTrailer ...... 4-36 Radios ...... 3-8 Passenger Position ...... 1-24 Rain, Driving In ...... 4-16 Passenger Zone Comfort Control...... 3-7 Reading Lamps ...... 2-46

Underbody Flusb~Service ...... 7-39 Underbody Maintenance ...... 6-54 Universal Theft-Deteaent System ...... 2-14 Universal Transmitter ...... 2-56

Vehicle Control ...... 4-5 DamageWarnings ...... ix Dimensions ...... 6-68 Identifkation Number ...... 6-56 Loading ...... 4-28 Storage ...... 6-32 Ventilation System ...... 3-5 Visor Vanity Minor. Illuminated ...... 2-55 Visors. Sun ...... 2-54

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