1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

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The 1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

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At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took

orders for 1,000 Buicks ' Walter Murr and Thomas Buick before the company had built 40. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. He called it General Motors.

William C. (Billy)Durant

In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. other military hardware. This post-war period brought And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the increasedsales. Thetorque converter automatic post-war era. transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came along in 1949.

1953 Skylark

1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the1962 Buick Special “Car of the Year”, The first productionV-6 engine was used in the Special,

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Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium American Buicks are POWERFUL. motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich Buicks.are MATURE. detail and comfortable accommodation. 1923 Buick Sport Roadster 8 How to Use This Manual Youwill alsofind red a circle with slasha through init this book. Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This I will helpyou learn aboutthe features and controls for This safety symbol means your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures “Don’t,’’ “Don’tdo this,” and words work together to explain things quickly. or “Don’t let this happen.” Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a numberof safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

In the yellow caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tellyou what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions.If you don’t, you or others could behurt.

10 HowtoUsethisManual ...... 10 This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. SeatsandSafetyBelts ...... 13 This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Featuresandcontrols ...... 59 This part explains how to start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...... 117 This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation & comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...... 139 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 183 This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flattire or engine overheating. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...... 215 Here the manual tells you how to keep yourBuick running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule ...... 269 This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants touse. Customer Assistance Information ...... 289 This part tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how toget service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects.” Index ...... 297 Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Vehicle Damage Warnings In the blue notice area,we tell you about something that Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, andit could be 0 costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words,. In this manual, we've used the

familiar words and colors that Buick has usedfor years." You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

11 Vehicle Symbols These symbols Here are some are used on other symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. warning and you may see: indicator lights: For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols FUSE these symbols are important have to do with are on someof ENGINE are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: COOLANT F- original battery: your passengers TEMP #- -- whenever your 4- RADIO ‘‘ill vehicle is WINDSHIELD ’ ’ ’ SELECTOR CAUTION driven: BATTERY POSSIBLE A WASHER CHARGING I-1 INJURY SYSTEM RADIO k f0 -** VOLUME TURN WINDSHIELD PROTECT Q SIGNALS WASHER EYES BY I SHIELDING FASTEN SEAT 4 WINDSHIELD RADIATOR CONDITIONINGAIR 33 CAUSTIC DEFROSTER COOLANT a BELTS TRUNK HATCHBACK /y FUEL RELEASE BURNS WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL t AVOID PRESSURE Wb LIGHTER 1- SPARKS OR FLAMES VENTILATING HIGH BEAMOR = FAN =o L. HORN TEMPOIL SPARK OR ,111, & FLAME HEADLAMP ,~*-, FOG LAMPS - COULD pq $0 WASHER iQ ANTILOCK (@) EXPLODE WIPER BRAKE SPEAKER BATTERY - L cr

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~ 12 Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts

Here you’ll find information aboutthe seats 111 yuul UUIUS. your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”) systeill and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should@ do with safety belts. Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ...... 14 HeadRestraints ...... 17 SafetyBelts .They’re for Everyone ...... 19 WhySafetyBeltsWork ...... 20 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...... 24 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...... 26 Adults ...... 26 DriverPosition ...... 26 Lap-ShoulderBelt ...... 27 SupplementalInflatable Restraint System ...... 32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 37 PassengerPositions ...... 38 Children ...... 43 SmallerChildren and Babies ...... 43 ChildRestraints ...... 45 LargerChildren ...... 53 SafetyBeltExtender ...... 56 CheckingYour Restraint System ...... 56 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ...... 57 Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat

Front Control (F): Raise or lower the frontof the seat by holding the switchto the right or left. Center Control (C): Move the seat forwardor back by holding the controlto the front or back. Raise the seat by holding the control to the left. Hold the controlto the right to lower the seat. Rear Control (R): Raise or lower the rearof the seat by holding the switch to the right or the left. Fourteen Way Seat (Driver’s Side Only - Option) Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever onthe outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lockthe seatback where I t you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.

With this seat you have these adjustments, too:

0 Recliner - This changes the position of the seatback.

0 Lumbar - The center seatback supportis inflated or deflated for the desired lower back support.

15 If you have the power option, it works with the CAUTION: switch locatedon the side A rn of the seat. Sitting in a reclined position when yourvet le is in motion can be dangerous. Evenif you buckle up, your safety belts can’tdo their job when you’re reclined like this.

But don’t have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving.

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16 - I Head Restraints I CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt can't do its jobbecause it won't be againstyour body. Instead, it willbe in front of you. In a crash you could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt I forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is motion, have the seatbackupright. Then back in the seat andwear your safety belt I properly. m

Slide the head restraintup or dawn so that &e top ,o$.tha: restraint is: closest -to tbe topof your ears. This position reduces the chance of a: ne,& injury m a crash.

17 Front Seatback Latches To fold a seatback forward, push the seatback toward the

Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless youcome to a suddenstop. Thenwill lockplace. itin = There's one time the seatbackmay not fold without CAUTION: some help fromyou. That's if your vehicle is parked 1 A ' If the seatback isn't locked, it could move I downgoing asteep fairly b hill. I

forward in a sudden stop or crash. Thatca ~ 1 cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked in place. Safety Belts: They’reFor Everyone This figure lights up when ‘you turn the key to “Run” This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts or “Start” when your’ properly. It also tells you some things you should notdo safety belt isn’t buckled, with safety belts. .and you’ll hear a chime, And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or too. It’s the reminder to “air bag” system. buckle up. b’

A CAUTION: Don’t let anyane ride where they can’t wear i In many states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries You never know if you’llbe in a crash.If you do have a can be much worse. You can hit things inside crash, you don’t knowif it will be a bad one. the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injuredor killed. In the same crash, A few crashesare very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt you might notbe if you are buckled up. Alwa even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be fasten your safety belt, and check that your so serious, like being hit by a train,that even buckled up passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashesare in between. In manyof them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurtor killed.

19 After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are Why Safety Belts Work clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it

For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

20 When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’sjust a seat on keeps going! wheels.

21 Put someone on it. Get it upto speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t stop.

22 The person keeps going until stoppedby something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

23 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @ Won’t I be trapped inthe vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety la belt or not. But you can easily unbucklea safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and afteran accident, so you unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. @ Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts? or the safety belts! A: “Air bags,” or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why more of them in thefuture. But theyare safetv belts make such good sense. supplemental systems only -- so they work with safety belts, not insteadof them. Every “air bag” system ever offered for sale has required the useof

safety belts. Evenif you’re in a vehicle that has.“ air bags,” you still have to buckleup to get the most protection. That’strue not only in frontal Safety Belt Reminder Light collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Q= If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault-- you and your passengers can be hurt. Beinga good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occurwithin 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest .numberof serious When’the key is turned to “Run” or“Start,” a light will injuries and deathsoccur at speedsof less than come on for about eight secondsto remind people to fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety isbelt 40 mph (65 km/h). buckled, a chime will also sound. Safety beltsare foreveryone.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The driver has a lap-shoulderbelt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. 1. Close and lock the door. If the belt isn’t long enough, see‘;Safety Belt Extender” at the endof this section. 2. Adjust the seat (tosee how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outwardso you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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The lap part Of the be worn low and snug On A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly the hips,just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less.. likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt I A CAUTION: should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining is too loose. In a crash you would move forward forces. too much, which could increase injury. The The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stop or crash. shoulderbelt should fitagainsi Bur body. I 28 I @ What’s wrong with this? n A CAUTION: You can beseriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The Ibelt forces wouldbe there, not at the pelvic bones. This couldcause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt intothe buckle nearest you. x<->. -j;w;.!’.C, hii’. &hbLe:J*&A&

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

I 29 @ What’s wrong with this? I A CAUTION: You can beseriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of headand neck injury. I Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t asstrong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs I like your liver or spleen.

* The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulderat all times. @ What’s wrong with this? /A CAUTION: You can be seriouslyinjured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full widthof the belt to spread impact forces.If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. I

A: The belt is twisted across the body. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag) This section explains the driver’s Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most impdi-tant things to know:

A CAUTION: Even with an air bag, if you’re not wearing a safety belt and you’re in a crash, your injuries may be much worse. Air bags are not designed I to inflate in rollovers orin rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. You need to wear Before you close the door, be sure the beltis out of the your safety belt toreduce the chance of hitting way. If you slam the dooron it, you can damage both things insidethe vehicle or being ejected from the belt and your vehicle. it. Always wearyour safety belt, evenwith an air bag. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you IA CAUTION: turn your ignitionto “Run” Air bags :..Hate with great force, faster than the or “Start.” Then the light blink ofan eye. If you’re too close to an inflating should go out, which means air bag, it could seriously injureyou. Safety the system is ready. belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, evenwith an air bag, and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle. - Air Bag System Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument CAUTION: panel, which shows “INFLATABLE RESTRAINT”. A

The system checks itself and.$helight ?: tells you if there is If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on a problem. when you startyour vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.

33 When is an airbag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bagwill only inflate if the velocity of the impact is above the designed threshold level. When impacting straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold levelfor most GM vehicles is between9 and 14 mph. However, this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design and may be several miles-per-hour faster or slower. In addition, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object suchas a parked car which will move and deformon impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflatein rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit. In any particular crash,the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated cannot be based solely on Where is the airbag? the level of damage on the vehicle(s). Inflation is determined by the angleof the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration, of which vehicle damage is only one indication. Repair cost is not a good indicatorof whether an air bag should have deployed. What makes anair bag inflate?

35 Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag -TA A C UTION: System Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick 0 Don’t attach anything to the steer J that it has the air bag system. There are partsof the air wheel pad. It mi -It injure the driver if 1 bag system in several places around your vehicle.You air bag inflates. don’t want the system to inflate while someone is The air bag is designed to inflate only working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not once. After it inflates, you’ll need some need regular maintenance.Your Buick dealer and the new parts foryour air bag system. If you 1993 Riviera Service Manual have information about don’t get them, the air bag system won’t the air bag system, including repairor disposal. be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual has information about the CAUTION: need to replace other parts. A Let only qualified technicians work on For up to 10 minutes a1 r the ignition key is your air bag system. Improper service can turned off and the battery disconnected, anair mean that your air bag system won’t work bag can still inflate during improper service. properly. See your dealer for service. You can beinjured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Be sure to follow the proper I service procedures.

When electrical workis done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the ignition should be in “Lock”if possible. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape,or yellow Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy connectors. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. Safetybelts work for everyone, including pregnant t women. Like all occupants, theyare more likely to be But if the ignition hasto be on for electrical work, or if seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts. the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag system must be disconnected.To do this: A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and ’ the lap portion should bewok as low as possible Turn off the ignition. throughout the pregnancy. 0 ‘Removethe SIR (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”in the Index).

0 Disconnect the yellow connector at the&ase of the steering column. When the work is complete,if the air bag system was disconnected, be sureto reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignitionon. When you turn the ignition key on,be sure you see the inflatable restraint light on the instrument panel.If you don’t see this light flash and thengo out as usual, have yourair bag system repaired.

37 The best wayto protect the fetus is to protect the Rear Seat Passengers mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’smore likely that the fetus won’t be hurt a in crash. For It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to making Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear safety belts effective is wearing them properly. seat are hurt more often in crashes than those whoare wearing safety belts. Right Front PassengerPosition Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle ina crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

The rightfrontpassenger’s safety belt works the same vvay as.the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier h.this part. U %When.thelap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, letit go back all the wayand The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder tart again. belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.

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.. The lap partof the belt should beworn low and snug on 3.' To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause . serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there's a suddenstop'or a crash, or if you pull it very quickly out of the retractor. A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.The. shoulder belt should fit against your body. .. : .. .

I Ib un1atc.hthe belt, just push the buttan on the buckle.

41 Center Passenger Position When you sit in a center seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt n longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. , To make the belt shorter, pullits free end as shown until the belt is snug.

Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.

- CAUTION: CAUTION: (Continued) A C Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Never hold a babyin your arms while ridingin a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much- until a crash. During a crash a babywill become so heavy you can't holdit. For example,in a crashat only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound(5.5 kg) babywill suddenly become a 240-pound (110 kg) force on yourarms. The babyWOL~I~ be alp4impossible to hold. Child Restraints Be sure to followthe instructions for the restraint. You CAUTION: may find these instructions onthe restraint itself or ina A An unst:hild restraint can move around booklet, or both. These restraints usethe belt system in in a collision or sudden stop and injure people your vehicle, but the childalso has tobe secured within in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any the restraint to help reduce the chanceof personal injury. child restraint in your vehicle even when no The instructions that come with the infantor child -- child is in it. restraint will showyou'how to do that. I Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in the rear rather thanthe front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint inthe rear seat unlessthe child is an infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to securethe restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eyeon the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to securethe child restraint properly.

45 Top Strap Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor’ bracket hardware in the glovebox, along with instructions for installing it. Thisshouldbe used only with a child restraint, and onlyto secure a child restraint at the center rear seating position. Additional anchor brackets for child restraints at one or ofboth the rear outside seating positionsare available at Buick dealerships in Canada.

If your child restraint hastop a strap,it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealerto put it infor you. If you wantto install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. Securing a Child Restraint in, a Rear See if the shoulder belt would go in frontof the Outside Position child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child ;- restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.

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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier section about the topstrap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will showyou how. Tilt the latch plateto adjust the beltif needed.

47 you push down onthe child restraint.

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go backall the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch Rear Seat Position plate and pulling it along the belt.

When you secure a child restraint in a centerseating position, you’ll be usingthe lap belt. See the earlier section aboutthe top strap if the child restraint has one.

49 2. Put the .restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces for the child restraint. upward or outward,so you’ll be able to unbuckle it 3. Secure the child in .the child restraintas the quickly if you ever need to. instructions say. 6. To tighten the belt, pull itsfree end while you push 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the down on the child restraint. restraint. The child restraint instructions will show 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different you how. directions tobe sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then seeif it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier . section about thetop strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on, the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the childin the child restraint as the 4. Buckle the belt. instructions say. Make sure the release button faces upward or 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part outward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quicklyif through or around the restraint. The child restraint you ever need to. instructions will show you how. See if the shoulder belt would goin front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put it behind the child restraint:

51 5. Pull the restof the lap belt all the way outof the retractor to set the lock.

>6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. a

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Children who have outgrown- child restraints should To remove the childrestraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's wear the vehicle's safety belts. safety belt and let goit back all the way. If you have the choice, a child should sit next toa The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and work for an adult or larger child passenger. get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide.

I 53 Accident statistics show that childsen are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they needto use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrownout in a crash.

Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact m Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other forces. In a crash, the two children can be people who are. crushed together and seriously injured.A belt must be used by only one personat a time.

Wherever the child sits,the lap portion of the belt Checking Your Restraint Systems should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the child’s thighs. This applies beltforce to the child’s Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch pelvic bones in a crash. plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systemsare working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. Safety Belt ‘Extender If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doingits job, have it repaired. If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enoughto fasten, your dealer will orderyou an extender. It’s free. When yougo in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someoneelse use.it, and use it only for the seatit is made tofit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safetybe Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash &= What’s wrong with this? If you’ve had a crash, do,you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldif be worn during a more severe crash, thenyou need new belts. If belts arecut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replacedor anchorage locations repaired -- even if the belt wasn’t being usedat the time of the collision.

A: The belt is torn.

L ... . .--.- . . Tornor frayed belts may not protect youin a I . ~ .~ . . ., , . :-> il. . ../^ . .\ ’..~. , - . !,1 crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new oneright c away. 1931 Buick Model 90 58 @) Part 2 Features & Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting and braking. Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that you tell if everything is working properly .. and what to do if you have a problem . Part 2 includes: Keys ...... 60 DoorLocks ...... 61 NewVehicleBreak-In ...... 70 StartingtheEngine ...... 72 ShiftingtheTransaxle ...... 75 Windows ...... 84 TiltSteeringWheel ...... 84 Multi-FunctionLever ...... 85 TurnandLaneChangeSignals ...... 85 Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ...... 87 Windshield Wipermasher ...... 87 CruiseControl ...... 90 Instrumentpanel ...... 105 Speedometer and Odometer ...... 105 Warning Lights and Gages ...... 107

c 59 Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. A CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is 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 vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

~ The door keys are for the doors andall other locks.

60 When a new Riviera is delivered,the dealer removes the Door Locks plugs from the keys, and gives themto t,he first owner. However, the ignitionkey may not have a plug. Each plug has acode on it that tells your dealer or a A CAUTION: qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place.If you lose your keys,you'll be Unlocked doors can be dangerous. able to have new ones made easily usingthese plugs. If Passengers -- especially children -- can easily your ignition keysdon't have plugs, go to your Buick open the doors and fall out. When adoo dealer for the correct kev codeif you need a: new locked, the inside handle won3 open it. ignition key. Outsiders can easily enter throwghan unlocked door when you slow down or stopyour vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Yrou inscreasethe chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you driveyour vehicle,

61 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: . From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control on the door down. To unlock the door, move the lock control on the door I i UP.

From the outside: Use your door key. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it' is armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry System (if you h-aveone). This will avoid L setting off the alarm.

62 Power Door Locks When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just usethe manual or power lock tolock Push the power door lock the door again. switch to lock or unlock both doorsat once. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system,see “Universal Theft Deterrent” in the Index. Remote Trunk Release Push the TRUNK button found in the glovebox to unlock the trunk.

Automatic Door Locks (Option) Just close your doors, turn onthe ignition and make sure the interior courtesy lightsare switched off. Every time you move your shift leverout of “P” (Park) all of the doors will lock. And, every timi: youstop and move your shift leverinto “P” (Park), yourdoors will unlock. If someone needs to getout while you’re not in “P” If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System,it also (Park), have that personuse the manual or power lock. will unlock your trunk. 63 Automatic Pull-Down Feature Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) (Option) If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid down and the pull-down feature then securesit completely.

A CAUTION: Your car may havean automatic pull-down

feature that helps close the trunk electronically. -. .. , Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid .. - as it goes down. Your fingers couldbe injured, -. , and you would need someoneto help you free ,. I them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid as you close it and as it is going down.

L If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk fromup to 15 feet (5 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.

64 1 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Both doors will lock whenLOCK'is pressed. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) The trunk will unlock whenthe opened trunk symbol is This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) pressed, but only whenthe transaxle is in PARK. This device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired The interior lights will comeon when the light symbol operation. or unlock symbolis pressed. Should interference to this system occur, try this: Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement.

0 Check the distance. You may be too far, from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for

The driver's door will unlock when UNLOCK is See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle. pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, both doors will unlock.

65 Battery Replacement To replace the battery, insert the round endof the door lock key into the slotof the access door on the backof Under normal use,the batteries in yourkey chain the transmitter. Turn the door one-sixteenthof a turnto transmitter should last about two years. the left,and'lift it out of the transmitter. Remove the You can tell the batteriesare weak if the transmitter battery and replace it with a SanyoCR2025 or won't work at the normal range in any location. If you equivalent. It is important to use the correct size battery. have to get closeto your vehicle before the transmitter Using the wrong battery may damage the transmitter. works, it's probably timeto change the batteries. Make sure you install the batteryas the direction under the cover indicates.To put the cover back on, line up the notches and turnto the right. Theft Vehicle theftis big business, especially in some cities. Although your hick has a numberof theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, thereare ways you can help. Key in the ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle withthe keys inside, it's an easy target joyfor riders or professional thieves-- so don't do it. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone remindingyou to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Alwaysdo this. Your steering wheel will be locked, andso will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

66 \ Parking at Night: Park ina lighted spot, close all Universal Theft Deterrent (Option) windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables outof sight. Put them ina storage area, or take If your Buick has this option, it hasa theft deterrent them with you. alarm system. With this system,the “SECURITY” light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition off). is Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take This light reminds you to armthe theft deterrent system. your keys. But whatif you have to leave your ignition Here’s how todo it: key? What if you have to leave something valuable in 1. Open the door. your vehicle? 2. Lock the door withthe power door lock switch or 0 Put your valuables ina storage area, like your trunk Remote Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY” or glove box. light should come on and stay on. 0 Lock the glove box. 3. Close all doors.The “SECURITY” light ‘should go 0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s. off. 0 Then take the door key with you. If a door or the trunk is opened withoutthe key or Remote Keyless Entry System the alarm willgo off. It will also go offif a door lock or the trunk lockis damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound for several minutes, then will gooff to save battery power. Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors witha key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock switchor Remote Keyless Entry System.You should also remember that you can start your vehicle withthe correct ignition key

67 if the alarm has been setoff, but this does not shutoff How to Test The Alarm the alarm. The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: window down. Arm the system by locking thedoors If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless the vehicle should be locked after the doors,are Entry System. Get outof the car and closethe door, then closed. reach in through the window and unlock the door with the manual door lock. This shouldset the alarm off. Always unlocks door with a key, or use the Remote Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other If the alarm does not sound when it should, checksee to way will setoff the alarm. if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”the in If you setoff the alarm by accident, unlock any door Index. with your key. To reduce the possibilityof theft, always arm the theft You can also turnoff the alarm by using the Keyless deterrent systemwhen leaving your vehicle. Entry System, if you have it. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.

68 When the PASS-Key I1 TM system senses that someone is PASS-Key I1 TM using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’tgo to the engine. If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time,the vehicle will not start. This discourages someoneErom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pelletsin an attempt to make a match. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition orthe engine may not start.If the engine doesn’t start and the “SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignitionoff. Clean and drythe key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The security light will remain on during this time. If the starterstill won’t work, and the key appears to be Your vehicle is equipped withthe PASS-Key I1 clean and dry, waitabout three minutes and try the other (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft ignition key. At this time, you may also wantto check deterrent system. PASS-Key11 TM is a passive theft the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”the in Index). deterrent system. This means you don’t havedo to If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works needs service.If your vehicle does start, thefirst ignition when you insert or removethe key from the ignition. key may be faulty.See your Buick dealer ora locksmith PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet inthe ignition key who can service the PASS-Key I1 . that matches a decoder in your vehicle. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet,the starter won’t work and the

69 Se6urity light will flash.But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying oneof the ignition keys. See your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service the Pass-Key11 TM to havea new key made. If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and continues to flash,you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key 11 TM system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicleis not protected by the PASS-Key 11 system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key 11 ignition key, see your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 TM to have a new key made.

70 Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates yourignition lock.

71 The other positions letyou perform these functions: Starting Your Engine ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and Move your shift lever to “P,’ (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). the windshield wipers when the engineis off. To use Your engine won’t start in any other position-- that’s a Acc, push in the key and turnit toward you. Your safety feature,To restart when you’re already moving, steering wheel will remain locked,just as it was before use “N” (Neutral) only. you inserted thekey. OFF: This position lets you turnoff the engine but still turri the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like “Lock.” Use“Off’ if you must have your car in motion while the engine is off. RUN: This is the position for driving. START This key position starts your engine.

1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need doto this, but becauseof your vehicle’s computer systems, you don’t. 2. Turn your ignition key to “Start.” When the engine starts, let goof the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 3. If it doesn’t start right away, holdyour key in “Start” for about three seconds at a time until your engine

Engine Block Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine CAUTION: block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and A better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the j To usethe block heater: wrong kindof extension cord couldoverheat I I. Turn off the engine. and causea fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug thecord intoa properly grounded L. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. three-prong 110-volt outlet.If the cord won’t 1 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet. reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

How long should you keepthe block heater-plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you have, and some other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area. 74 Automatic-Transaxle A CAU ION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. Ifyou have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairlylevel ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to “P” (Park). See “Shifting Into “P” (Park)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill, also see “Parking on Hills” in the Index. There are SL .dral different positionsfor your shift lever. L 0 P (Park) Ensure the shift lever is fully “P’in (Park) range before This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle use when you start your engine because your vehicle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular can’t move easily. brake.s before you can shift from“P’ (Park) when the ignition key is inthe “Run” position.If you cannot shift out of “P’ (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever- push the shift lever allthe way into “P” (Park) andalso release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move 75 the shift lever intothe gear you wish.(Press the shift lever button before moving the shift leveron floor shift I console models.) See “Shifting Outof ‘P’(Park)’? in this A CAUTION: section. Shifl J out of “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while 0 R (Reverse) your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the Use this gear to back up. brake pedal,your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose controland hit people or objects. Don’t shift outof “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral) while your engine is racing. I

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see“If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N” (Neutral) only. Also, use“N’ when your vehicle is being towed.

76 0 @ Automatic Overdrive 2 (Second Gear) This position isfor normal driving.If you need more This position givesyou more power but lower fuel power for passing, and you’re: economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push roads, but then you would also want to use your your accelerator pedal about halfway down. brakes off and on. - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down tothe next gear and have more power. 0 D (Third Gear) This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive.

Here are some times you might choose“ D ” instead of @: - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When going down a steep hill

77 1 (First Gear) Parking Brake This position givesyou even more power(but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.If the selector leveris put in “1,” the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

The parking brakes uses the brakes the on rear wheels. To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking Shifting Into66 P S? (Park) brake:

Hold the regular brake I pedal down. Pull the brake A CAUTION: release lever. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are parking on a hill, also see “Parking On Hills” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like this:

If YOU are on a hill: See “ Parking on Hills”in the Index. That section show$ how to turn yourfront wheels.

79 Holdin the button on the lever, and pushthe Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. Running I A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fullyin “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leaveyour vehicle with the engine running unlesr --ouhave to. I

3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” If you. have toleave your vehicle .with the engine 4. Remove the key and take it with you.If you can running, be sure your vehicle is in“P” (Park) and your walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in parking brake is firmly set beforeyou leave it. After your hand, your vehicle isin (Park). you’ve moved the shift lever intothe “P” (Park) “P)’ position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then,see if you can move the shift lever awayfrom “P,’ (Park) without first pushing the button.If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked intoT“ (Park).

so Shifting Out of66P 99 (Park) Parking Over Things That Burn Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully applv your regular brake before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignition isin the “Run” position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. If you cannot shift outof “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift leverall the way into “P” (Park) and also releasethe shift lever button on floor shift console modelsas you maintain brake application. Then move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before movingthe shift lever.) If you ever hold the brake pedal down butstill can’t shift out of “P” (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the endof Step 4. 3. Shift to “N” (Neutral). CAUTION: 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you ;\ want. Things that canburn could touch hot exhaust parts under yourvehicle and ignite. Don’t park 5. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you can. over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

.I Retained Accessory Power CAUTlOf _.[lConltlinulecJ~ It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle i,. After theignition is turned off, and before any door is tlhe shiift lever is not flullly in1 T”(Park) with the opened, the following systems will workfor ten parking brake firmly set. Your vehic’le can roll. minutes: !Don’t leaveyour veh!icle when the engine is Powerwindows running unlessyou have to. If you’ve left the engine irunning, th8evehicle can move su’ddenly. 0 Radio You or others couldbe ‘injured. To be sure your @ Clock (with radio off) vehic’le w&t move, even when you,’re on fairly 1’ 0 Windshieldwiper/waSher level ground, always set your parkingbr’ake a’nd move theshift lever to ‘T’’ (Park). 0 Astroroof(option) Follow the proper steps to be sure yourvehicle I won’t Imove., See Shifting Into’’~P’ (Park) in the Index,. If you are parkiingon a hil’l, also see “Pariking on Hills” in the Index.

83 Power Windows

To lower the window, pull back on the switch.The A tilt steering wheel allows youto adjust the steering window will lower as long as the switch is held.To raise wheel before you drive. the window, push the switch forward. You can also raiseit to the highest level to give your Horn legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To sound the horn, press the pad with the horn symbol To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the on either side of the steering wheel. lever. Move the steering wheel toa comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

OA 1Ai The Turn SignallHeadlight Beam nrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lever

The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two The lever an the left side of the steering column downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow includes your: you to signal a turnor a lane change. 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn, move the leverall the way up or down. 0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal. When the turn is finished,the lever will return automatically. 0 Flash-To-PassFeature 6 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 CruiseControl 85 1 Operation of Lights. Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps, in the direciionof the turn parking lamps, fog lamps,side marker lamps and tail or lane change. lamps) meet all applicable Federal lighting requirements, certain States andRovinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention beforeyou operate these lamps. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lamps withfog lamps at all times, or that headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions L prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especiallyat To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with until the green arrow starts to flash. Holdit there until you own State or Provincial highway authorityfor you complete your lane change. The lever will return by applicable lighting regulations. itself when you releaseit. As you signal a turn or a lane change,if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on,a signal bulbmay be burned out ‘and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go onat all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index) hnd-fQrbumed-Qvt bulbs. i

3 Headlight High-Low Beam If your headlights are on, but on low beam: The system works normally. Just pull the lever until it clicks. Your To change the headlights headlights will shiftto high beam and stay there.To from low beam to high or return to low beam,just pull the lever toward you. high to low, pull the turn signal lever all theway Windshield Wipers toward you. Then release it. When the high beamsare on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.

. Flash-To-Pass Feature . . . ~ This featurelets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlights are off. To use it, pull the headlight beam towardyou a little You control the windshield wipersby turning the band (but not so far that you hear a click). Whenyou do: marked “WIPER.” If your headlights are off Your high beam headlights For a single wiping cycle, turn the bandto “MIST.” will turn on. They’ll stay on as long youas hold the Hold it there until the wipersstart, then let go. The lever there. Release the leverto turn them off. wipers will stop after one cycle.If you want more cycles, hold the band on“MIST” longer.

87 You can setthe wiper speed for a long or short delay Windshield Washer between wipes. This can be very usefulin light rain or snow. Turn theband to choose the delay time. The At the top of the multifunction lever there’sa paddle closer to “LO,” the shorter the delay. with the word “PUSH” on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield,just push the paddlefor less thana For steady wiping at low speed,turn the band away second. The washer will spray several times, then stop. from you to the “LO” position. For high speed wiping, Unless they are already turned on, the wipers will turn the band further, to “HI.” To stop the wipers, move operate at low speedfor several sweeps, then turnoff. $he band to“OFF.” To get more fluid on the windshield, push and .hold the paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddleis held. A CAUTION: Damaged wiper blades may prevent you fro!.. If this light comeson, it seeing well enough to drive safely.To avoid means you’re low on damage, be sure to clearice and snow from the I washer fluid. wiper blades before using them.If they’re frozen tothe windshield, carefully loosen or I thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away ,snow orice to prevent an overload. m A CAUTION: Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice onthe windshield, blocking your vision.

89 Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning,and you could lose control. Don't use Cruise Control on slippery roads. To Set Cruise Control 2. Get up to the speed you want.

1. Move the Cruise 3. Push in set the button at Control switch to the end of the lever and “ON.” release it. (The “C.RUISE” light on the instrument panelwill I come on.)

4. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal. I A CAUTION: If you leave your Cruise Control switchon when you’re not using Cruise, you might hita button and go into Cruise when you don’t want to.You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise Control switch “OFF” until you want to use it.

91 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you setyour Cruise Control at a desired speed: CAUTION: and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off I A the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once If you hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate” you’re going about25 mph (40 lunk) or more, you can longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep move the Cruise Control switchfrom “ON’ to going faster until you release the switch or “Resume/Accelerate” for abo apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at “Resume/Accelerate.’

You’ll go right back upto your chosen speed and stay there. To Increase Speed While Using Here’s the second way togo to a higher speed: Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’sthe first: 1. Use the accelerator pedalto get to the higher speed.

1. Move the Cruise switch from “ON” to “Resume/Accelerate.” Holdit there until you get up to the speed you want, and then releasethe switch. 2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move 2. Push the button at the endof the lever, then release the switch to “Resume/Accelerate” for less than half the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now a second and then releaseit. Each time you do this, cruise at the higher speed. your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 kmh) faster.

93 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When 1. Push in the button at the end of the lever until you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier. you reach the lower speedyou want, then UsingCruise Control on Hills release it. How well your Cruise Control will workon hills depends upon your speed, load, andthe steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may haveto step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill,you may have to brake or shift toa lower gear to keep your speed down.Of course, 2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the applying the brake takesyou out of Cruise Control. button for less than halfa second. Each time youdo Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. use Cruise Controlon steep hills. To Get Out of Cruise Control To Erase Speed Memory There are two ways to turnoff the Cruise Control: When you turn off the Cruise Controlor the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memoryis erased. Cruise and Resume Lights

The CRUISE light tells you when you have your cruise control on. The RESUME light comes on when you pushthe Resume/Accelerate button until you reach yov set speed again. Move the Cruise switch to "'OFF.'' (The . .. "CRUISE' ligfit will go aut.) Lights Push the LIGHTS switchto turn the headlights on or off. Push the "P" (PARK) switch to turn the parking lights on or off. Headlight ''On" Warning If the light switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off and open the driver's

door. \, Panel and Interior Lights

The instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted when the parking or headlights are on. Slide the lever toward HI to make ' The LIGHTS switch controls these light systems: them brighter; towardLO to dim them. Push the lever to 1 0 Headlights INT to turn on the interior Taillights lights. ParkingLights 0 LicenseLights SidemarkerLights Instrument Panel Lights 0 Interior Courtesy Lights

96 Twilight Sentinel

Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights on and off by sensing how dark itis outside.

Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) work withthe light sensoron top of your To operate it, leave the light switch off and movethe instrument panel. Don’t coverit up, if you do it will read Twilight Sentinel controlto any position butOFF. “dark” and your lights will come on. If you move the control. allthe way to MAX, your lights will remain onfor three minutes after you turnoff your engine. If you move the control almost allthe way in the other direction, the lights willgo off quickly when you turn off your engine.You can change this delaytime from only a few seconds to three minutes.

97 -HeadlightsReminder Light (Canada Only) Your DRL work with a light sensor ontop of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. The low beam headlights will comeon at reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on. The headlight switch is off, and The transaxle is not in “P” (Park). At dusk, if the Twilight Sentinel feature is turnedon, the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change tofull brightness. At dawn, the exterior lights willgo out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightnessof DRL (if the headlight switch isoff). If the Twilight Sentinelis off, at If your vehicle wasfirst sold, when new, in Canada, this dusk a “HEADLIGHTS SUGGESTED” message will light willgo on at night to remind you to turn theon appear on the instrument panel to remind you to turn. on headlights. the headlights. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time youneed to. . The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL)are a useful feature, To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the in that DRL can make your vehicle more visibleto transaxle into T“ (Park). The DRL will stay off until pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. you shift outof “P”.(Park). DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.

98 ', ,> I Mirrors Automatic (Option) Settings MIN: The minimum settingis suggested when driving where glare conditions changeoften. '"in" works well for city drivingat night. MAX: Maximum sensitivity is a good setting for highway driving in light traffic.The mirror starts to darken in any glare, such as headlights a long way I behind your car. OFF: The mirror will stay in theday mode. Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror. Time Delay The automatic mirror adjustsfor the glareof headlights behind you. It detects changesin light, and then adjusts The mirror delays before switching from the night back for day or nightoperatiol-~ to the day position.This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through During the day the mirror reflectsall the light from traffic. behind your car. At night, when the glare is too high,it changes to the night mode. Then,it reflects only partof Reverse Gear Day Mode the light from behind you. Whenthe mirror changes to the night mode, it holds that position until glare is no The reverse mode is another important featureof the longer present. automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed"R" in (Reverse), the mirror shifts tothe day mode. This gives you a bright image in the mirroras you back up.

100 Cleaning Photocells Outside Mirrors Use a cotton swab and glass cleanerto clean the two The electric mirror control ison the driver's door. photocells that makethe mirror work.

Move the switchto the right(R) or left (L) to choose a mirror. Press any of the four buttonsto move the mirror in the direction desired. Adjust each mirrorso you canjust see the side of your car and the area behind your car. Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) The left outside mirroris heated when you turnon the rear window defogger. 101 Astroroof (Option) Iur right side mirroris convex. The control is on the roof bet1 leen the windshield and the sunroof.With Retained Ai lcessory Power, the COInvex mirror's surface is curvedso you can see more )m the driver's seat. sunroof can be opened or cloq ;dduring the 10 minute period after you have turned our ignition OFF. Or, the ignition switch will have tob in the RUN position. The sunshade can be opened1 !y grasping the handle at /!1 CAUTION: the ffontof the shade and sliding it to the rear. Itwill If you aren't used to a convex mirror, you can open automatically with the iding..glass panel. It must hit another vehicle. A convex mirror can make be closedmanually. I things (like other vehicles) look farther away To open the glass toan angled venting position, press than they really are.If you cut too sharply into and hold the forward portion1 rf the switch untilit stops. the right lane,you could hit a vehicle on your To close it, press and hold th$ rear Eortionof the switch I. '~."-,"l,~~:. - , right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over until it stops. I"'%+ -. . your shoulder before changing lanes. To open the sliding glasssund 2of completely, press and i hold the rear portionof the svi itch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front portian of the switch until it stops. The sunroof cannot be operatad manually if your car has an electrical power failure.

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102 - Ashtrays To remove the rear ashtrayfor cleaning, press down on the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out. The front center ashtray may be liftedout for cleaning.

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103 Cigarette Lighter Console and Cupholder It’s near the ashtray.To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and let it go. When it’s ready,it will pop back by itself. I

Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rearof your car levelas the load The center console has space for cassette storage,a changes. It is automatic- you don’t needto adjust coinholder and a cupholder. The cupholder is on the anything. You may hear the electronic compressor front of the storage console. Press on the exposed edge operate even when the load hasn’t changed. This is of the cupholder, andit will slide out for use. Press the normal. front edge again,to slide it back toit’s storage position. Rear License Plate Holder To use it, open the trunk lid and slide your license plate into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theftof the plate.

104 The Instrument Panel: Your Speedometer and Odometer InformationSystem Your speedometer lets you see speedyour in milesboth , _’ I I“

.... __ . I, . -’ ~ ” per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (lun/h). Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used inthe U.S.) or kilometers (usedin Canada). Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.” Your odometer will readERROR if someone has tampered I- with it. You may wonder what happens if your Buick has to have a new instrument panel cluster installed.The new odometer doesn’t need to be reset because your car has a body computer module (BCM) which storesthe mileage Your instrument panel is designedto let’you know at a in its memory. If the BCM is changed the chip with the glance how your caris running. You’ll know how fast mileage is transferred to the new BCM. If the BCM is you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many damaged and the mileage is lost, then a label the on other things you’ll need to know todrive safely and driver’s door must show the old reading and when the economically. new one was installed.

105 Display Selection Test

By pushing the E/M Press and hold the Test (Englishmetric) button, the button with your car in Park digital display can be or Neutral. This test makes changed to read English sure all your bulbs and bar (miles) or metric graph segments are (kilometers). working. If any are not working, have the bulbs replaced.

Push the speed select button to change the digital and graphical speed displayto a graphical speed display only. Push it again, and only the digital speed is displayed. Pushit a third time and you will be back to i i theoriginal display.

106 I Trip Odometer Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators A trip odometer can tellyou how many miles you have Warning lights and gages can signal that something is driven since you last set it wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an back to zero. TO reset, push expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to thebutton. your warning lights and gages could also save youor I others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be is or a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition justkey to let you know they're working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem This section describes the warning lights and gages that with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and are on your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you locate warning lights work togetherto let you know when them. there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when oneof the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tellsyou what to do about it. Please follow the manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly-- and even dangerous. So please getto know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. 107 Fuel Gage At the gas station, the gas pump shutsoff before the gage reads “F’. It takes more (or less) gas to fill up than the gage said. For example, the gage said1/2 full, but it took I more - or less - than half of the tank’s, capacity to fill it. Engine Oil Pressure Gage andLight

When “LOW, comes on there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure.

Your fuel gage isa bar graph. When you fill the tank, the bar segments will light up. The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in yourtank. It works only when the ignition is on. When the fuel gage shows only two bar segments the“LOW’ light will come on.If the fuel

~ supply is in the one bar segment, the yellow warning bar ’ will flash to remind you to get more fuel soon. You can also read your oil pressure directly from the ~ Here are concerns some owners have had about the fuel

~ gage.All these situations are normal and indicate gage on your instrument panel. nothing wrong with the fuel gage. I j 108 I1

~ 1 When the “LOW OIL LEVEL” light comes onyou could be low onoil, or you might have some other should check your engineoil level andfill if necessary. oil problem. See Engine Oil in the Index. There are three waysthe LOW light can come on briefly. Those three are normal and don’t show a CAUTION: problem. These three ways are: Don’t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low. If 1.

109 Volts Gage and Light Tachometer c 1

When you turn the key to “Run,” the “LOW’ light will The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going. It come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery displays engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). charging systems are working. If a light stays on, you As engine speed increases, the bars light up on the needservice, and you should take your Buick to the tachometer display. Each bar represents 100 RPM. Do dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, not operate your car’s engine in the red line range. If turn off allaccessories, and set your air system to you do, youcan cause severe engine damage. “OFF.”

110 Brake System Warning Light This light willalso come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t 1 Your Buick’s hydraulic release fully.If it stays on after your parking brakeis brake system is dividedinto fully released,it means you have a brake problem.If the I two parts. If one part isn’t light comes on while driving, pulloff the road and stop

~ working, the other part can carefully. You may notice thatthe pedal is harderto

~ still work and stop you. For push. Or, the pedal maygo closer tothe floor. It may ’ good braking, though, you take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have the need both parts working vehicle towed for service. (See “TowingYour Vehicle” in the Index.) 1well.

A CAUTION: I i Your brake system may not be working properly If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake if the brake warning lightis on. Driving with the problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. brake warning light on can leadto an accident. This light should comeon as you start the vehicle. If it If the light is still on after you’ve pulledoff the doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle I warn you if there’s a problem. towed for service.

111 Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLight If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, stop as soonas possible and turn the key off. Then start 1 With anti-lock, this light the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on, will go on when you start or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick your engine and may stay needs service. Unless the regular brake system’ warning on for several seconds or light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not so. anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning i light is also on,see “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part. I’ The anti-lock brake system warning light may also come on when you are driving witha compact spare tire.If this happens, the light means you won’t have anti-lock until you replace the compact spare, with a full-size tire. If the warning light stays on after you replace the compact spare witha full-si.ze tire, or if it comeson again when you’re driving, your Buick needs service. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on, haveit fixed

~ so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.

112 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Light and Gage Engine Soon Light)

A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition the engine off as soon as and emission control systems. This light should come on possible. when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running,as a check to show you itis working. If it does not comeon at all, have it fixed right away.If it stays on, or it comes HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! on while you are driving, the computeris indicating that In “Problems onthe Road,” this manual shows what to you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for do. See “Engine Overheating” inthe Index. service soon.

113 Door Ajar Light

“DOOR AJAR” will light to warn you that one of your doors is not shut completely when you shift out of PARK.

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This light will come on if an elecpical problem has been detected. Have your vehicle inspected by your Buick dealer right away. Hazard Warning Flasher Service A/C

This light on your If this light stays on60 -instrument panellets you seconds or more, your air know when you have the conditioning system needs hazard warning flashers on. service. It comes on as a bulb cheek, wheneveryou turn the ignition to “Run”.

When the hazard flashersare on, your turn signals will not work. If you apply the brakes, the flashing willstop until’yourelease the brake pedal. See “Hazard Warning Flashers” in the Index for more information.

Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems your Bui& Comfort Control System YourBuick has.an Electronic Touch Climate Control, here's how' your system looks: This part tells you how to make your air system work :for you. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows throughyou Buick when the caris moving. When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting anyair choice (exceptthe rear window defogger) and theHI fan speed. Air Outlets Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents. Exterior Temp Off

Press this buttonto display When the systemis off, the outdoor temperature. Press ventilatioh system will it a.gah to return to the alhw air to flow through- regblar display. The outside your Buick when the temperature will displayif vehi@eis moving. The the systemis “OFF”. system w’illtry to keep the .air at the chosen temperature, unlessit is very hot or very cold outside.

119 Auto

I- I- To choose the temperature When the systemis set far -you- want maintained inside automatic, airwill come the vehicle, press theTEMP from the floor outlets,the A or for warmeror instrument panel outlets or cooler. both. Fan speed will vary (unless a blowerLO or HI :.if, pushed) been has button as the system gets to and

,..I . . maintains the temperature a setting you have selected. -

~ The display will show the selected temperature and You can choose from60 OF(1 6 " C), for maximum blower speed. 1 cooling, and 90' F (33 "C), for maximum heating. It is ! not necessary to choose the extreme temperature to get In cold weather the system will delay turning on the the system to heator cool at the maximum. The system blower, to avoid blowing cold air. The lengthof the does it automatically. delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside temperature and time since the engine was last started. Pushing a LO or HI blower button will override this delay, and will turn on the blower.

120 To rid the system of stale air in warm weather, air will Bi-Level come out of the floor outlets for a short time. H This setting is designed for Fan Speed use on sunny days where The speed of the blower fan is controlledautomancally' the-air is only moderately if you have the fanon AUTO. warm or cool. On days like these, the sun may However, if you want the blowerfan to run at a lower adequately warm your speed, pushv. upper body, but your lower body may not be warm If you want toraise the enough. blower speed, pushA. The blower speed willgo lower or higher withevery push of the button until the lowest or highest speed is reached. The Bi-level setting directs outside air into your vehicle in two ways. Cool air is directed toward your upper body through thefront instrument panel outlets,while slightly warmed air is directed throughthe heater outlet at your feet. The air conditioner compressor operates in all Air Conditioned positions, and the Defrost position when the outside temperature is above40 OF (8 C)

121 Econ Heater

You canYou usewhen this JT~~E' Topressair, warmthe HTR don't needdon'ttemperature theadjust to andcool the outside air. The system The air.outside your forspeedsand fan will work as-inthe AUTO comfort. Mostair of the mode without cooling. will come willcooling.without mode floorfrom the The air Thecome will from the j outlets. ingxument panel outlets

122 Defrost Rear Window Defogger

This setting willdirect the The lines you see on the most air toward the rear window will warmthe windshield. Use this when glass. Pressthe button to there is fog or ice on the start warming your window. windshield. After 10 minutes, it will go off by itself, or by pressing f the button again will shut it off. If you need additional warming time, push the button again. If you have the outside ! heated rearview mirror option, the mirror heats when the rear defoggeris Defrost will work better if you clear anyice or snow turned on. from theair inlet area between the hood and the windshield. Blower speed will be controlled automatically, or you can choose another speed by pushingthe HI or LO buttons. Audio Systems AM Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operateThe range for mostAM stations is greater than for FM, easily and give yearsof listening pleasure. But you will especially at night. The longer range, however, can get the most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can pick with it first. Find out what your DelcoQ system cando up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try

and how to operateall its controls, to be sure you’re redu ~ --lg the treble to reduce this noise. getting the most outof the advanced engineering that went into it. AM Stereo This means the Delcoa system can receive C-QUAM@ FM Stereo stereo broadcasts. ManyAM stations aroundthe country FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, (C-QUAM@ isa registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) tall buildings or hills can interfere withFM signals, If your Delcoa system can get C-QUAM@, your causing the soundto come and go. STEREO light will come on when you’re receivingit.

I 124 I ! I A CAUTION: Hearing damagefrom loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safesound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. To Play This Radio Itfrequencyrecall theallows to you radio when the is playing. It allows you to hear the other side of the tape. Press the upper knob while cassette is playing.

~ Bal The control behind the upper knob allowsyou to balance the sound between the right and left speakers.

! The Lower Knob I Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get I AMor FM. Fade The control behind the lower knob movesthe sotifid between your front and rear speakers. Power Pressthe On-Off button to turn theradio On or Off. Seek Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek The Upper Knob stop. andstation higher next the The upper knob does these things: Scan It controls the volume. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume. When you press scan,the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep scanning until you press scan It tells YOU the time. When the ignition is off, push to again. display the time. 126 - Pushbuttons Clock The four pushbuttons let you return to favoritestations. To set the clock, You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (7 AM and 7 FM). 0 Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN untilthe 0 Tune in the desired station. correct hour appears onthe display. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the 0 Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute display.) appears on the display. 0 Within 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons. Treble Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. In additionalto the 4 stations setas Slide the treble lever up to increasethe treble response. above, up to three additional stations may be preset If station is weak or noisy, slide the treble lever downto on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at reduce the noise. the same time. Bass 0 Tune in the station you want. Slide the bass leverup to increase the bass response. 0 Press SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.) Adjust the bass lever to give a pleasing sound to your 0 Within 5 seconds, push any two adjoining ear. pushbuttons at the same time. (The station will return when the same two buttonsare pressed again.) DNR Q This is the Dynamic Noise Reduction button. DNRQ helps remove background hissfrom the radio or tape player. You may want to leave it pushed in all the time.

127 To Play A Cassette Search Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are Push the ~J3mcHbutton to the right.TO search for the 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than beginning of the next selection, pushFWD. Push REV that are so thin that they may not work well in this and the tape will reverse tothe beginning of the current player. selection. With the radio on, push a tapeinto the slot marked Program AUTO REVERSE (tapeside goes in first). To go from one sideof the tape to the other, pressthe Once the tape is playing, usethe upper and lower knobs upper knob. for volume balance andfade just as youdo for the radio. The arrows indicate which sideof the tape is being Eject played. To remove the tape orstop the tape and switch to the Your tapeplayer has an AUTO REVERSE feature radio, press EJECT button., which automatically plays the other sideof the tape after the first side has played. Forward To advance the tape, pressFWD and the tape will rapidly go forward until you press theREV button lightly... Reverse To reverse the tape, pressREV and the tapewill rapidly reverse untilyou press theFWD button lightly.

128 To Play This Radio Tune Press the topof the TUNE controlto tune in stations higher on the AM or FM radio band. Pressthe bottom to tune in stations loweron the band. Seek Press the SEEK A or to search forthe next station on the AM,orFM radio band. Scan When you press scan,the radio will goto the next station and pause and keep scanning untilyou press scan again. Pushbuttons The five (1-5) pushbuttons can be used to preset to up Power ten radio stations(5 AM and 5 FM stations).

Press POWER to turn the unit onor off when the 0 Tune in the desired station. ignition is ON. 0 PushSET. Volume Control 0 Within 5 seconds, push oneof the five pushbuttons. Press the VOL control to increase or decrease the Whenever you push that button,the preset station volume. For the preset listeninglevel, press the center of will return. the VOL control. Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.

129 Setting The Clock Bass To set the clock: Press the.BASS A or v to increaseor decrease bass Push SET (with the ignition on and the radiooff'). tones. For theBASS preset setting, press the centerof the control. Within 5 seconds, push and hold SEEK A or until the correct hour appears. Treble Press and hold SCAN until the correct minute Press the TREBA or v to increaseor decrease treble appears. tones. Press the centerof the TREB control for the preset level. Recall 1 Press RCL to change the display between the clock and To Play A Cassette the radio station frequency, when the radio isTo on. Tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. display the time with the ignitionoff, press RCL. Insertion of a ta e also automatically disables DNR@ and activates &-Dolby @ noise reduction. Note the AM-FM tape travel arrow. The tape will be travelingin that Press the AM or FM buttons to select either theAM or direction until it reaches the end and automatically FM radio band. If the station is in stereo,a STEREO changes direction, or untilyou press the PROG button. indicator will also be displayed. Press POWER to turn the uniton. The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door(the Fade tape side goes in first). Do not use tapes thatare longer Press the topor the bottomof the FADE control to than 92 minutes (46 minutes on each side). adjust the balance between front and rear speakers. Press the centerof the control to restore equal speaker sound Fwd (Forward) balance. Balance between the left and right speakers is Press FWD to advance the tape rapidly. Press FWD or preset andis not adjustable. PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays whilea tape is advancing.) 130 Rev (Reverse) Rept (Repeat) Press REVto reverse thetape rapidly. Press REV or Press REPT to repeata selection onthe tape. For the PROG again to play the tape.(The radio plays whilea search to stop, there must beat least a 4-second gap tape is rewinding.) between selectionson the tape. The radio does not play during REPT. Cr02 Cr02 sets the tapebias. When playing high bias chrome Ejet (Eject) or metal tapes, press theCr02 button (the button will Press EJCTto remove the cassette from the tape player light). When playing standard tapes, pressCr02 again .to (the radio will then play.) The tape will eject even when shut it off. the ignitionis off. Prog (Program) Press PROG to change theside of the tape being played. When the arrow pointing up islit, the selections listed on the top side of the tapeare played. When the arrow pointing downis lit, selections listed on the bottomside of the tapeare played. When the endof a tape is reached, the otherside will then play. Seek Press SEEK to search for the next selection. For the search to stop, there must beat least a 4-second gap between selections onthe tape. The radio does not play during SEEK.

131 To Play This Radio Tune Press the topof the TUNE control to tune in stations higher on the AM or FM radio band. Pressthe bottom to tune in stations lower on the band. Seek Press the SEEK A or to search for the next station on the AM or FM radio band. Scan When SCAN is pressed, the radio will go theto next station and pause and keep scanning untilyou press scan again. Pushbuttons The five (1-5) pushbuttons can be used to preset up to Power stations radio ten (5 AM and 5 FM stations). Press POWER to turn the unit onoff or when the e Tune in the desired station. ignition is ON. Push SET. Volume Control Within 5 seconds, push one of the five pushbuttons. Pressthe VOL control to increase or decrease the Whenever you pushthat button, the preset station volume.For the preset listening level, press the center ofwill return. the VOL control. Repeat these steps for each pushbutton.

132 Setting The Clock Equalizer To set the clock: Your equalizer enablesyou to adjustfive separate sound frequencies. Slide an equalizer control toup emphasize 0 Push SET (with the ignition on and the radiooff). a frequency, down to de-emphasize it. It's best to begin 0 Within 5 seconds, push and hold SEEK A or until with all the controlsin the middle position,then adjust the correct hour appears. each control asyou like. 0 Press and holdSCAN until the correct minute To Play A Cassette appears. Tape equalization is automatically sensed and set. Recall Insertion of a ta e also automatically disablesDNR@ Press RCLto change the display between the clock and and activates &-Dolby B@noise reduction. Note the the radio station frequency, when the radiois on. To tape travel arrow. The tape will be travelingin that display thetime with the ignitionoff, press RCL. direction untilit reaches the end and automatically changes direction, or untilyou press the PROG button. AM-FM Press POWER to turn the'unit on. The radio will play Press the AM or FM buttons to select either the AM or until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the FM radio band. If the station is in stereo, a STEREO tape side goes infirst). Do not use tapes thatare longer indicator will also be displayed. than 92 minutes (46 minutes on each side). Balance Fwd (Forward) Press the left, right, front or rear speaker controls to Press FWD to advance the tape rapidly. Press FWD or adjust speaker balance. Press the centerof the control to PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays whilea restore equal speaker sound balance. tape is advancing.)

133 Rev (Reverse) Rept (Repeat) Press REV to reverse the tape rapidly. PressREV or Press REFT to repeat a selection on the tape.For repeat ". PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays awhile to stop, there must beat least a &second gap between tape is rewinding.) the selections on the tape. Cr02 Ejct (Eject) This button sets tape bias. When playing high bias Press EJCT to remove the cassette from the tape player chrome or metal tapes, press the02 button (the button (the radio will thenplay.) The tape will eject even when will light).When playing standard "tapes, press02 the ignition isoff. again to shut it off. Prog (Program) Press PROGto change the side of the tape being played. When the arrow pointing upis lighted, the selections listed onthe top side of the tapeare played. When the arrow pointing downis lighted, selections listed on the bottom side of the tapeare played. When the endof a I tape is reached, the otherside will then play. Seek r"" Press SEEK to search for the next selection. For the search to stop, there must at be leasf a.4-second gap between selectionson the tape. The radio does not play during SEEK.

134 - To Play a Compact Disc If the disc comes back out and"Err" appears on the display, it could be that: 0 The disc isupside down. 0 It is dirty, scratched, or wet. 0 There's too much moisturein the air. (If there is,

n.. wait about one hour and try again.) 0 The disc player is too hot. If the disc player is very

hot, or if you're driving on a very rough road, the j. disc may come out or not play.As soon as things get back to normal, thedisc should play.again. Trak (Track) Before you begin, please note:DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won't eject. Use full-size Press and release TRAK to advance the disc to the compact discs only. next track. (There must be,at least a 4-second gap between tracks.) PressTRAK 4 to reverse the disc to Press POWER to turn the system on. the previous gap between tracks. Insert a disc part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pullit in. Wait a few seconds and thedisc Rcl.(Recall) should play. Press RCLto see what track is playing. Pressit again within 5 seconds tosee how long it has been playing. The track numberalso appears when you change the volume or whena new trackstarts to play.

135 Comp (Compression) Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passagesA tapeplayer thatis. not cleaned regularly can cause more equal in volume. reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, ora damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be storedin their Scan cases awayfrom contaminants, direct sunlight, and Press SCANto hear the first ten seconds of each track. extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate Press it again to stop scanning. properly or cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each stop month or after every15 hours of use. Ifyou notice a Press STOP and the disc willstop and the radiowill reduction in sound quality,try a known good cassette to play. To return to thedisc, press STOP again. It will see if the tape or the tape playeris at fault. If this other resume playing at the point whereit stopped. cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Ejct (Eject) Clean your tape player witha wiping-action, Press EJCT and the disc will eject and the radio will non-abrasive cleaning cassette, aild follow the directions play. The disc will startat track 1 when you reinsert the provided withit. disc. Press the POWER button or turn ignitionoff to stop the disc player. The disc staysin the player and will resume playing at the point whereit stopped.

136 I I Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may Care of Your Compact Discs degrade over time. Always make sure thatthe cassette tape is ingood condition before you have your tape Handle discs carefully. Store themin their original cases player serviced. or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping fromthe center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work wellif it’s cleaned from time to time. To Clean the Antenna Mast:

i 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.

137 3.. Wipe cloth overthe mast sections, removing any dirt. Don’t lubricate the could damage it.

4, Wipdry with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antennago up.and down by turning the radio or ignition on andoff. .6. Then repeat if necessary. If the mast portion of your antennais damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealerfor a replacement kit and follow the instructibns in thekit.

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RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples areDO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. h A x c 1 Y Y Y ’I Y Y Y U‘ RAILROAD LOW WORKERS ADVANCE NARROW FLAGGERSHOULDER AHEAD CROSSING I! BRIDGE AHEAD

YELLOW indicates a general warning. Slow down and ORANGE indicates road construction or maintenance. be careful when yousee a yellow sign. It may signal a You’ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some as part of the road may be closedoff or tom up. And other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, solid line painted on the road means “Don’t Cross.” too.

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BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services.

GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may I indicate upcoming freeway exitsor show the direction you should turn to reach a particularplace.

142 anape VI nvad Signs f The shape of the sign will tell you something, too.

7 I / iA 7 CANOEING SWIMMING CANOEING 1 BROWN signs point out recreation areas or pointsof "ST0P~ historic or cultural interest. / .

An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign meansSTOP. It is always red with white letters.

143 A DIAMOND-shaped A TRIANGULAR sign sign is a warning of also is used..on two-lane something ahead- for roads to indicatea NO example, a curve, steep . PASSING ZONE. This hill, soft shoulder, or a sign will be on theleft narrow bridge. side of the roadway.

A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches toan intersection. '1 u [ ONLY j 'tKEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY

RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities. Symbols on Road Signs

Traffic Lights There are many international road signsin use today. The basic messageof many of these signs isin pictures or graphic symbols. A picture within acircle with a diagonal line acrossit shows what not to do.

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145 We’re all familiar with traffic lightsor stop lights. Often time. A green arrowmeans you may drive in that lane. green arrowsare being used inthe lights for improved Look for the signs posted towarn drivers what hours I traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrows and days these systemsare in effect. light up, indicating that trafficin one or more lanes can move or makea turn. Green arrows don’t mean “gono Pavement Markings matter what.” You’ll still need to proceed with caution, yielding the rightof way to pedestrians and sometimes I to other vehicles. NO Some traffic lights also use red arrowsto signify that PASSING you must stop before turning on red. ZONE I I Pavement markings addto traffic signs and signals. They give information to drivers without taking I attention fromthe roadway. A solid yellow line on your REVERSIBLE side of the road or lane means “don’t cross.” LANE 0.N MULTI- LANE ROADWAY

Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours.A red X light above a lane means no drivingin that laneat that Your Own Signals Defensive Driving Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, The best advice anyone can give about drivingis: Drive it’s saferto let other drivers know what youare doing. defensively. And in some places the law requires driver signals. Please start with a very important safety device in your urn and lane change signals. Always signal whenyou Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts”in the Index.) plan to turn or change lanes. Defensive driving really means “be readyfor anything.” If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: On city streets, rural roads, or freeways,it means Left arm straight outfor a left turn, down for slow or “always expect the unexpected.” about-to-stop, andup for a right turn. Assume that pedestriansor other driversare going to be Slowing down.If time allows, tap the brake pedal once careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might or twicein advance of slowing or stopping. This warns do. Be readyfor their mistakes. the driver behind you. Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, Disabled. Your four-way flashers signal that your often- followedby other children. Expect occupants in vehicle is disabled oris a hazard. See “Hazard Warning parked cars to open doors into traffic. Watchfor Flasher” in the Index. movement in parked cars -- someone may be aboutto open a door. Traffic Officer Expect other driversto run stop signs whenyou are on a The traffic police officer alsois a source of important through street.Be ready to brake if necessary as you go information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter through intersections.You may not have to use the what the traffic lights or other signs say. brake, butif you do, you will be ready. The next section discusses someof the road conditions If you’re driving througha shopping center parking lot you may encounter. where there are well-marked lanes, directional arrows, and designated parkingareas, expect some drivers to

147 ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one Drunken Driving part of the lot. Death and injury associated with drinking and drivingis Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them.In general, a national tragedy. It’sthe number one contributorto the you must give way to pedestrians evenif you know you highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims every have the right of way. year. Alcohol takes awaythree things that anyone needs Rear-end collisionsare about the most preventable of to drive a vehicle: :‘accidents.Yet they are common. Allow enough Judgment .following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving.You never MuscularCoordination Iknow when the vehicle in frontof you is going to brake Vision or turn suddenly. Police records show that halfof all motor Here’s a final bitof information about defensive driving. vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol- a driver, a The most dangerous timefor driving in theU.S. is very passenger or someone else, suchas a pedestrian, had early on Sunday morning. In fact,GM Research studies been drinking. In most cases, these deaths are the result show that the most andthe least dangerous timesfor of someone who was drinking and driving. Over25,000 driving, every week,fall on the same day. That day is motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year becauseof Sunday. The most dangerous timeis Sunday from 3 a.m. alcohol, and thousandsof people are injured. to 4 a.m. The safest time is Sunday from10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Driving the same distanceon a Sunday at 3 a.m. Just how much alcohol toois much if a person plans to isn’t just a little more dangerous thanit is at 10 a.m. It’s drive? Ideally, no one should drink alcohol and then about 134 times more dangerous! drive. But if one does, then what’s “too mucli”?It can be a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on That leads to the next section. each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem.

148 The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)of someone who is drinking depends upon four things:

0 How much alcohol is in the drink.

0 The drinker’s body weight.

0 The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking.

0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol.

According to the American Medical Association,a 180-pound (82kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottlesof beer in an hour will end up witha BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person wouldreach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinksif each had 1- 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka.

149 It’s the amount ofalcohol that counts. For example,if The law in mostU.S. states sets the legal limitat a BAC the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces of 0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is0.08 percent, and or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s in some other countries it’s lower than that. TheBAC BAC would be close to0.12 percent. A person who will be over0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one consumes foodjust before or during drinking will havea hour). Of course, as we’ve seen,it depends on how ,slightly lower BAC, level. much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. DRINKING THAT WILL But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to RESULT IN A BAC OF .05% drive is affected well belowa BAC of 0.10 percent. IN THE TIME Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effectsare worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0.05 percent. Statistics I show that the chanceof being in an accident increases .:i= .:i= 6 ’ sharply for drivers who havea BAC of 0.05 percent or - - ‘IOURS above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three OF DRINKS (as In picture) 4 beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has 1 HOUR doubled his or her chance of havingan accident. At a PI I’ BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof that driver having an accident is six times greater;at a level of 0.15 ‘t , , -1 ,I !j-/j percent, the chancesare twenty-five times greater! And, 1 100 120100 140 160 180 200 220 240 the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS in one drink.No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’san emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into thestreet? A person witha higher BAC might not beable to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially truefor brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means thatif anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, the chance of being killedor permanently disabledis higher than if that person had not been drinking.And we’ve already seen that the chanceof a crash itself is higherfor drinking drivers.

151 Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal, at the places where the tires meet the road. That’s perception time. Then you haveto bring up your foot anddo it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But evenin 3/4 of a second, a

~ vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lotof distance in an emergency,so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important.

~ And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the conditionof your brakes. Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s however, overwork the braking system with poor easy to ask moreof those control systems than the tires driving habits. and road can provide. That means you canlose control of your vehicle. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in 152 spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy I braking -- rather than keeping pace ‘with traffic. This I is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool A CAUTION: between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much “Riding” your brakes can cause themto faster if you do a lotof heavy braking. overheat to the point that they won’twork well. Don’t “ride” the brakes by letting your left foot rest You might notbe ableto stopyour vehicle in lightly on the brake pedal while driving. time to avoid an accident. If you “ride” your brakes, theywill get so hot they will require a lot I of pedal force to slowyou down. Avoid “riding” the brakes.

153 T Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s saythe road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you. You slam onthe brakes. Here’s what happens withABS. A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down.The You can steer aroundthe obstacle while braking hard. computer separately worksthe brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. As you brake, your computerkeeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

155 ‘I I A CAUTION: A CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to The brake wear warning sound means that get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get sooner or later your brakes won’t work well. too close to the vehicle in front of you, you That could lead to an accident. Whenyou hear won’t have time to apply your brakes if that the brake wear warning sound, have your :~ vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave vehicle serviced. &tz enough room up ahead to stop, eventhough you have anti-lock brakes.

. 5 ’,. To Use Anti-Lock: Don’t pump the brakes.Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you.You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feelthe brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.. some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc Brake Wear Indicators squeal when the brakesare first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a Brake linings should always be replacedas complete high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are axle sets. worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the timeyour vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).

156 Brake Pedal Travel Steering See your dealer if the brake pedal does not returnto normal height, orif there is a rapid increase in pedal Power Steering travel. This could bea sign of brake trouble. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer it but Brake Adjustment will take much moreeffort. Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. Steering Tips If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop, then yourDriving on Curves brakes might not adjust correctly.If you drive in that It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. way, then -- very carefully -- make a few moderate brake stops about every1000 miles ( 1600 km), so your A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on brakes will adjust properly. the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to Braking in Emergencies the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. traction of the tires againstthe road surface makes it With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn In many emergencies, steering can helpyou more than the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep even the very best braking. the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wetice, you’ll understand this. The tractionyou can get in a curve depends onthe condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factoryou can control.

157 158 either hand. Butyou have to act fast, steer quickly, and Off-Road Recovery just asquickly straighten the wheel onceyou have avoided the object.You must then be prepared to steer You may find sometime that your right wheels have back to your original lane and then brake toa controlled dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while stop. you’re driving. Depending on your speed, this can be rather violentfor If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the an unprepared driver. This is one of the reasons driving pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easeoff the experts recommend that you use your safety belts and accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer keep both hands on the steering wheel. so that your vehicle straddlesthe edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheelup to 1/4 turn until the right fronttire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel togo straight downthe roadway.

The fact that such emergency situationsare always possible is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at all times. 159 If the shoulder appears to be about four inches(100 0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can to crossroads for situations that might affect your cause problems. If there is not enough room to pull passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same about making a successful pass, waitfor a better procedures. But if the right front tire scrubs against the time. side of the pavement, do NOT steer more sharply. With 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and too much steering angle, the vehicle mayjump back lines. If you can see a signup ahead that might onto the road withso much steering input that it crosses indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A over into the oncoming traffic before you can bringit broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to back under control. pass (providing the road aheadis clear). Never cross Instead, ease off again onthe accelerator and steering a solid line on yourside of the lane or a double solid input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again. line, evenif the road seems emptyof approaching traffic. Passing 0 If you suspect thatthe driver of the vehicle you want The driverof a vehicle about to pass another on a to pass isn’t awareof your presence,, tap thehorn a two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, couple of times before passing. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes ~~ back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? 0 Do not get too close to the vehiclc 3u want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunny. For one thing, Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane following too closely reduces your areaof vision, highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, passing vehicle occupies the same laneas oncoming you won’t have adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an errorin suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable judgment, or a brief surrenderto frustration or anger can distance. suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. 0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t So here are some tips for passing: get too close. Time your moveso you will be 160 0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even thoughthe brake lightsare not flashing,it may be slowing downor starting to turn. 0 If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps you can ease alittle to the right.

0 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the thee control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road todo what the driver has asked. 0 In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep tryingto steer and constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver canlose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skidsare always 0 possible. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid,too much speed or steeringin a curve causes tires toslip and make a “mirrored surface” -- and slow down when you lose cornering force. Andin the acceleration skid too have any doubt. much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system(ABS) helps A cornering skid andan acceleration skidare best avoid only the braking skid. Steer the way you want to handled by easing your footoff the accelerator pedal. go. If your vehicle startsto slide (as when you turn a corner Driving at Night on a wet, snow- or ice-covered road), ease your footoff the acceleratorpedal as soonas you feel the vehicle start to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If youstart steering quickly enough, your vehicle will straighten out.As it does, straighten the front wheels. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving ona surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shiftinga tolower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues-- Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One such as enoughewater,ice or packed snow on the road to reason is that some driversare likely to be impaired--

162 I by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems,or by Whatyou do inthe daytime can also affect your night I fatigue. vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will Here are some tipson night driving. have less trouble adjustingto night. 0 Drive defensively. Remember, thisis the most But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglassesat night. dangerous time. They may cut downon glare from headlights, but they 0 Don’t drink and drive. (See “Drunken Driving” in also make a lotof things invisible that should remain the Index for more on this problem.) visible - such as parked cars, obstacles, pedestrians,or 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirrorto reduce the even trains blocking railway crossings.You may want to glare from headlights behind you. put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly-lighted serviceor refreshment area. Eyes 0 Since you can’tsee as well, you may need to slow shielded from that glare may adjust more quicklyto down and keep more space between you and other darkness back on the road. Butbe sure to remove your vehicles. It’s hardto tell how fastthe vehicle ahead sunglasses before you leave the service area. is goingjust by looking at its tail’lights. You can be temporarily blindedby approaching lights.It 0 Slow’’ down, especially on higher speed roads. Your can take a second or two, or even several seconds,for headlights can light up onlyso much road ahead. your eyes to readjust tothe dark. When youare faced 0 In remote areas, watchfor’animals. with severe glare(as from a driver who doesn’t lower the hi.gh beams,or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), 0 If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the rest. approaching lights.If there is a lineof opposing traffic, make occasional glances overthe line of headlights to Night Vision make certain thatone of the vehicles isn’t starting to No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as move into your lane. Once you are pastthe bright lights, we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old give your eyes time to readjust before resuming speed. driver may requireat least twice as much lightto see the same thingat night as a 20-year-old. 163 , -

contract repeatedly. You might even wantto keep a cloth and some glass cleanerin your vehicle if you need to clean your glass frequently. Remember that your headlights lightup.far less of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked regularlyfor proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness-- the inability I to see in dim light-- and aren’t even awareof it.

164 \ Driving in the Rain It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexesare tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain,the harder it isto see. Evenif your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harderto see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road, and even people walking. Road spray can often be worsefor vision than rain, especiallyif it comes from a dirty road. So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas onthe windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separatefrom the inserts.

Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’tstop, accelerate or turnas well because your tire-to-road traction isn’tas good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.

165 r/d CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddre of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.

I-Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up I 1 under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the roadis wet enough and you’re Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, going through some car washes can cause problems, too. it has little or no contact with the road. The water may affect your brakes. Tryto avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. You might not be awareof hydroplaning. You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren’t in constant contact with the road.You could find out the hard way: when you have to slow, turn, move out to pass -- or if you get hit by a gust of wind. You could suddenly find yourself outof control. Hydroplaning doesn‘t happen often. But it can if your tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happenif a Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze lot of water is standing on the road.If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, IIII and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down whenit is raining, and be. careful. Some Other .Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your headlights-- not just your parking lights -- to help make you more visibleto others. 0 Look for hard-to-see vehicles corning from behind. You may want to use your headlights even in daytime if it’s raining hard. 0 Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room Fog can occur with high humidityor heavy frost.It can, ahead, and be preparedto have your view restricted be so mild that you can see throughit for several by road spray. If the road spray isso heavy you are hundred feet (meters).Or it might be so thick that you actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until can see onlya few feet (meters) ahead. It may come conditions improve. Going more slowlyis better suddenly to an otherwise clear road. Andit can be a than havingan accident. major hazard. 0 Use your defoggerif it helps. When you drive into a fog patch,your visibility will be 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See reduced quickly. The biggest dangersare striking the “Tires” in the Index.) vehicle aheador being struckby the one behind. Try to 167 Don’t use your high beams. The light will bounceoff the water droplets that makeup fog and reflect back at you. Use your defogger. In high humidity, even a light buildup of moisture on the insideof the glass will cut down on your already limited visibility.Run your windshield wipers and washer ‘occasionally. Moisture can build up on the outside glass, and what seems to be fog may actually be moisture on the outside of your windshield. Treat dense fog as an emergency.Try to find a place to pull off the road. Of course you want to respect another’s property, but you might needto put something between you and moving vehicles-- space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything ,that removes you from other traffic. If visibility is near zero and youmust stop but are unsure whether you are away from the road,tu_m your lights on, start your hazard warning flasher, and sound your horn at intervals or when you hear approaching traffic. Pass other vehicles infog only if you cansee far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be preparedto delay your pass if you suspectthe fog is worseup ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them. City Driving

0 Obey all posted speed limits. But remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. One of the biggest problems withcity streets is the You may need to drive below the posted limitin bad amount of traffic on them.You’ll want to watch outfor weather or when visibility is especially poor. what the other driversare doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 0 Pull to the right (with care) and stop clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles.

169 'Freeway Driving Entering the Freeway

the entering lane andtime your approach. Trylo merge into the gapat close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your rearview mirrors as you move along, and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Driving on the Freeway Once.you are on the freeway, adjust your speedto the posted limit orto the prevailingrate if it& slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.If you are on a two-lane freeway, treat the right lane as the slow lane Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, and the leftlane as the passing lane. parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safestof all roads. But they have their own If you are on a three-lane freeway, treat theright lane as special rules. the slower-speed throughlane, the middle lane as the higher-speed through lane, and the left fane as the The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep passing lane. up with traffic and keep to the right. Driveat the same speed mostof the other driversare driving. Too-fast 'or Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. too-slow driving breaksa smooth trafficflow. Treat the Then use yourturn signal. left lane ona freeway as a passing lane. 170 Just before youleave the lane, glance quickly over your start braking. If you must brakeon the through lane, and shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehiclein your if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a little “blind” spot. extra time and flash your brake lights (in additionto If you are moving from an outside to a center laneon a your turn signal) as extra warning that youare about to freeway having more than two lanes, make sure another slow down and exit. vehicle isn’t aboutto move into the same spot. Lookat The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. the vehicles two lanes over and watchfor telltale signs: The exit spwd is usually posted. Reduce your speed turn signals flashing, an increase in speed,or moving according to your speedometer, not to your senseof toward the edge of the lane. Be prepared to delay your motion. After drivingfor any distanceat higher speeds, move. you may tendto think you are going slower than you Once you are moving onthe freeway, make certain you actually are. For example,40 mph (65 h/h)might allow a reasonable following. distance. Expect to move seem like only20 mph (30 km/h). Obviously, this. could slightly slower at night. lead to serious troubleon a ramp designed for20 mph (30 km/h)! Leaving the Freeway When you wantto leave the freeway, moveto the proper Driving a Long Distance lane well in advance. Dashing across lanes the at last Although most long trips todayare made on freeways, minute is dangerous.If you miss your exitdo not, under there are still many madeon regular highways. any circumstances,stop and back up. Drive onto the Long-distance driving on freeways and regular next exit. highways is the same in some ways. Thetrip has to be At each exit point is a deceleration lane. Ideallyit planned and the vehicle prepared, you driveat should be long enoughfor you to enter it at freeway higher-than-city speeds, and thereare longer turns speed (after signaling,of course) and then do your behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip moreif you and braking before moving onto the exit ramp. your vehicle are in good shape. Hereare some tips fora Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanesare long enough successful long trip. -- some are too short for allthe braking. Decide when to 171 ~ BeforeLeaving on a Long Trip 0 WeatherForecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Shouldyou delay your trip a short time Makesure you’re ready. Try tobe well rested. If you toavoid a major storm system? must start when you’re not fresh-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. On the Road Unless you are the only driver, it is good to sharethe Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? keep it If you driving task with others. Limit turns behind the wheel to serviced and maintained, it’s ready to If go. it needs about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting. service, have itdone before starting out.Of course, Then, either change driversor stop for some refreshment you’ll find experienced andable service expertsin like coffee, tea or soft drinks and some limbering up. Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be But do stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. ready and willing to help youif need it. Heavier meals tend to make some people sleepy. Here are things you can check before a trip: some On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are that do not have controlled access, you’ll want to watch all windows clean inside and outside? for some situations not usually found on freeways. 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape! Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, levels? pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles. td even animals. 0 Lights: Are theyall working? Are the lenses clean? Highway Hypnosis 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, Is there actually such a condition as “highway trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tiresall inflated to the hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? recommended pressure? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. I 172 There is something aboutan easy stretchof road with If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, the same scenery, along with the humof the tires onthe or parking area and takea nap, get some exercise,or road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highwayas against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don'tit let an emergency. happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the As in any drivingsituation, keep pace with traffic and road in less than a second. and you could crash and be allow adequate following distances. injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be Hill and Mountain Roads aware thatit can happen. Then hereare some tips:

0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior.

0 Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead andto the sides. Check your rearview mirrors frequently and your instruments from timeto time. This can help you avoida fixed stare.' 'I Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. Butdon't wear sunglassesat night. They will drastically reduce your overall vision atthe very time you needall the seeing power you have.

Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 173 If you drive regularlyin steep country, orif you're planning to visit there, hereare some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. /d CAUTION:

0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in "N" (Neutral) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and I ignition off is dangerous. Your brakeswill have transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain to do allthe work of slowing down. They could roads. I get so hot that they wouldn't work well. You could crash. Always have your engine running @ Know how to go down hills. The most important and your vehicle in gear -]en yougo downhill. thing to know is thisi let your engine do someof the I slowing down. Don't make your brakesdo it all. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steepor 0 Know how to go uphill. You may wantto shift down long hill. That way, you will slow down without to a lower gear.The lower gears help coolyour excessive use of your brakes. engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut If you don't shift down, your brakes could get across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds that let 11 so hot thatthey wouldn't work well. You would you stay in your own lane. That way, you won't be then have poor braking or even none going surprised by a vehicle coming toward youin the down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let same lane. your engine assist your brakes on a steep It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you're ,!~~~~~~~~~~~,~~*~~-~~~~,-d:;,,~~,."c.~,-~.:'-- li,,,,~a,,.>~?&:.~i~-~zg352~;~g~~g d0 w nh i I I sf0 pe. going uphill. You'll wantto leave extra room topass. If a vehicle is passing you and doesn't have enough room, slow down to makeit easier for the other vehicle to getby. As you go over the topof a hill, be alert. There could Parking on Hills be somethingin your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examplesare long grades, passing or no-passing zones,a falling rocks area, or winding roads. Bealert to these and take appropriate action.

Winter driving can present special problems. See , “Winter Driving”in the Index.

Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful where you stop if you decideto look at the view or take pictures. Lookfor pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake(see “Parking Brake”in the Index). But on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing. You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or outinto traffic.

175 Parking Uphill Parking Downhill

If there isa curb, turn your wheels to the leftif the curb is at the right sideof your vehicle. Turn your wheels to the right. You don't have tojam your tires against the curb, if there is a curb. A gentle contactis all you need.

1I 176 If you're going uphillon a one-way street and you're If there is no curb when you're parking uphill, turn the parking onthe left side, your wheels should pointto the wheels to the right. right. If there is no curb when you're parking uphillon the left side of a one-way street, your wheels should be turned to the left.

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Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow orice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You’ll have a lot less tractionor “grip” and will need to be very I careful. h

Include an ice scraper, a small brushor broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid,a rag, some winter outer clothing, a smallshovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will be driving undersevere conditions, include a small bag of sand, apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Besure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle. What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least 179 traction of all.You can get “wet ice” when it’s about If You’re Caught in a Blizzard freezing (32oF; O°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try Y .. ._ .. . to avoid driving on wet ice until salt andsand crews can get there. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to makea hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you havethe anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. See “Anti-lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might befine until you hit aspot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appearin shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are onit. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 180 bags, rags, floor mats-- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. (Continued) I CAUTION: You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.

Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it was in your vehicle. Clear awaysnow from around the ba ! of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe-And check ar from time to time to be sure snow collect there. Run your engine onlyas long as you must. This saves Open awindow just a little onthe side of the fuel. When you runthe engine, makeit go a little faster vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will heir than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This keep CO out. uses less fuel forthe heat that you get andit keeps the battery charged.You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let the heater run for awhile.

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Hazard Warning Flashers c

Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police knowyou have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on andoff. I

Press the button in to make your front and rear turn To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. Whenthe signal lights flash on andoff. hazard warning flashersare on, your turn signals won't Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what work. position your key isin, and evenif the key isn't in. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you canset one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.

185 1 1 Jump Starting 1 If your battery has run down, you may want to use 1 another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your 1 Buick. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. cowered by your warrant Trying to start your Buick by pushing or pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.

Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: To Jump Start Your -’ ick: They contain acid thatcan burn you. 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt They contain ass that can explode or battery with a negative ground system. ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, someor I all of these things can hurt you.

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but besure-the vehicles aren’t touching each other.If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. I A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: u could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the An electric fan can start upeven when the arking brake firmly oneach vehicle. Put an engine is not runningand can injure you. Keep utomatic transaxle in “P” (Park) or a manual hands; clothing and tools away from any axle in “N” (Neutral). underhood electric fan.

P ~~ 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.Turn off all Find the positive .(+)and negetive (-),terminals on lights that aren’t needed, and radios. Thiswill avoid each battery. sparks and helpsave both batteries. And it could save your radio!

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) A CAUTION: and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal Using a match near abattery can cause battery engine part. Don’t connect(+) to (-) or you’ll get a gas to explode. People have beenhurt doing short that would damage the batterv and maybe other this, and some have beenblinded. Use a parts, too. flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ A CAUTION: battery installed in every newGM vehicle. But if Fans or other moving engine parts can injure a battery has filler caps, be sure the right you badly. Keep your hands away from moving amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to parts once the engines are running. take care of that first. If youdon’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in 6. Connect the red your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with positive (+) cable water and get medical help immedia y. to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the 1 5. Check that theJumper cames don’t have loosewr dead battery. Use a missing insulation.If they do, you could geta shock. * ;,* remote positive (+) I, . . ”,, ,, The vehicles could be damaged, too. ,, terminal if the &&>>;&,3;\,, , ,, ~ vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other 8. Now connect the end touch metal. black negative(-) Connect it to the cable to the good positive (+) battery’s negative terminal of the (-) terminal. good battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other endof the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goesto a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery.

189 9. Attach the cable at 12. Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent least 18 inches (45 electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch I ‘I cm) awayfrom the each other or any other metal. dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical .connectionis just as good there,, but ‘the.chance of sparks.getting back I 1 to the battery is much less.

..10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Towing Your Vehicle Before youanything, hazarddo the warning onturn flashers. Try to have a GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is When you call, tell the towing service: a sling-type (A) Or a wheel-lift (B) OrCar carrier (c)tow 0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. truck. . The make, model, and year of your vehicle. 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing servicearrives, let the tow operator -know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to see them.

If your ‘vehiclehas been changed or modified sinceit was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions andillustrations may not be correct.

191 /!\ CA TlON: CAUTION: (Continued) 0 Never use “J” hooks. Use T-hooks To help-avok rjury to youor others: instead. Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that I is being towed. Never tow fastt than safe or postec speec Never tow ith damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted bythe tow truck. Always use separate safety chains on each.side when towing a vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped a. in straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not usethe vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released.

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A CAUTION: A vehicle can fall froma car carrier if it isn’t properly secured. This can cause acollision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightlysecured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut bysha . edges underneath the towed vehicle.

193 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.

Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across the sling chains contacting the forward extensionsof the engine cradle.

, Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edge facia.of

Engine Overheating You willi find a coolant temperature gage andthe warning light abouta hot engine on your Buick instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine:

A CAUTION: If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine: If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no Steam from an overheatedengine can burn you steam, the problemmay not be too serious. Sometimes badly, evenif you justopen the hood. Stay away the engine can geta little too hot when you: from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone Climb a long hill on a hot day. away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait Stop after high speed driving. until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood. Id.le for long periods in traffic. If you keep driving when your engine is If you get the overheat warning with no signof steam, overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You try this fora minute or so: or others could be badly burned. Stop your 1. Turn off your air conditioner. engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highest fan I speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Try to keep your engine under load (ina drive gear where the engine runs slower). If you no longer havethe overheat warning, you can You may decide not to liftthe hood but to get service drive. Just to besafe, drive slower for about ten minutes. help right away. If the warning doesn't come back on, you can drive normally. If~thewarning continues, pull over,stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there's still nosign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes whileyou're parked, to see if the warning stops. But then,if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.

197 When you decide it’s safeto lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fan

An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. I The coolant level should be at or above“FULL COLD.” If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tankis boiling, If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, don’t do anything else until itcoals down. heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system.

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' ~ Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine

--# parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you I1 .': do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose allcoolant. That could ..~ cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. /I Get anyleak fixed before you drivethe vehicle. I_ '1 , A CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but youwouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a5060 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze. I CAUTION: I \ You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankis at or above “FULL COLD,” start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can addthe proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. A CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling system can blow out and burn youbadly. They are under pressure, and if you turnthe radiator pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come out I at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever haveto &gjK&p$@.:;<;J turn the pressure cap. sa , Ad How to Ad,d Coolant to the Radiator 12. Then keep turning the pressure cap, You can remove the but now push down radiator pressure as you turn it. cap when the Remove the cooling system, pressure cap. including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.

3. Fill the radiator with the proper Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. mix, up to the base (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) of the filler neck. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

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4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to “FULL 6. Start the engine and letit run until you can feel the COLD.’3 upper radiator- hose getting hot.Watch out forthe 5. Put the cap back onthe coolant recoverytank, but engine fan. leave the radiatorpressure cap off. 7. By thistime the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower.If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix throughthe filler neck until the level reachesthe base of the filler neck.

203 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tireto “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to lepk out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a I stop well out of the traffic lane.

8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a the pressure cap line up like this. skid and may require the same correction you’d usea in skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under controlby steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, welloff the road if possible. If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.

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____ 91 Changing a tire can cause aninjury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. I Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: I 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in “P” (Park). 3. Turn off the engine. I I To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the I To remove the wire wheel cover, remove the centerof the wheel cover by using .i , the wire wheel key wrench. '

The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. If your Buick hasa wire wheel coverit must be removed to access the wheel nuts. Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry off the small cover. i 1 i

” ,,. Remove the lock nut by inserting the key If your Buick has aluminum wheels, thereare no wheel covers that have to be removed. , wrench into the ,hole in the: centerof the wheel Now you are ready to start using thejack and wheel

‘I’ ,cover and turn it wrench to raise your vehicle. Usingthe wheel wrench, q1ockwis.e to loosen the loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. lock nut completely.

207 -1 -1 Position the jack under the vehicle. There isa notch in 3 thk frame near each of the

A CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when itis jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack, you could be badly injuredor kill,ed. Never get under a vehicle when itis supported only by a jack.

Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough roomfor the spare tireto fit. Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire. 20s A CAUTION: Rust or dirt onthe wheel, oron the parts to which it is fastened, can makethe wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheelcould come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove anyrust or dirt from the places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater, if youneed to, to get all the rust or dirt off.

Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts,mounting surfaces or sparewheel. I Place the spareon the ' Replace the wheel nutswith wheel .mounting the rounded-endof the nuts surface. toward the wheel. Tighten' each nutby hand until the

wheel is held against the ' - hub.

Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench ,counterclockwise.Lower the jack completely. /r\ CAUTIO'N:

Never use ail or grease on studs 1 nuts. If you d,o, the nuts might !cornel~oose. Your w,heel muld fall 'off, causing a serious accident. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. A CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff. This could lead to an accident. Besure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get the right kind. Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 ft. Ibs. (140.m).

Don't try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the.whee1 coverin the trunk until you have the flattire repaired or replaced. Now put all the equipment back securelyin the trunk.

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can loseair after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is madeto go up to 3,000 miles (5000 km), so you can finish yourtrip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced whereyou want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you needit again. Your anti-lock brake system warninglight may come on when you are driving with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.

212 A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire,or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden .stopor collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Storeall these in the proper place.

Don’t useyour compact spare onsome other vehicle. And don’t mix^ your compact spareor wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep yourspare and its wheel together.

213 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t wantto do when your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels. The method knownas “rocking” can helpyou get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.

A CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. I L , 1 1 ...... ~...... -21.a

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I A CAUTION: I You can beinjured if you tryto do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. I @ Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, andthe proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any ~~~ ,;.. ,;.. ,F!(7>>pI &. vehicle maintenance task. gg@b%j.g @fijy+; &~-*.,~<+@ %,.,!+:<$$ Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can be easily confused.If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later "Vil

218 A CAUTION: 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 materials away from gasoline. - - The release button is in the glove box.

219 Or you can use the release lever in the trunk.

While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly the to left (counterclockwise).

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Push up on the secondaryhood release lever, then liftUD the hood.

Then go to the frontof the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is located under thefront edge of the grill. A CAUTION: A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start upand Things that burn can get on hotengine parts injure you even when the engine is not running. and start a fire. These include liquids like Keep hands, clothing and tools away from a--- gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield underhood electric fan. washer and otherfluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to - drop or spill thingsthat will burn ontoa hot engine.

Before closingthe hood, be sureall the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and closeit firmly. Engine Oil To Check Engine Oil: Pull ’

1 out the dipstick and clean it It’s a good ideato check your engine oil every time you with a paper towel or cloth, get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must I.ii’ ” then push it back in all the be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. .. , way. Remove it again, The engineoil dipstick.is directly behindthe engine fan.. Turn off the engine and give theoil a few minutes to drain back into theoil pan. If you don’t,the oil dipstick might not show the When to Add Oil: If the oil isat or below the ADD actual level. mark, then you’ll needto add someoil. But you must use tlwright kind. This section explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index. Add engine oil at the engine oilfill cap next to the oil What Kind of Oil to Use: dipstick. Look for three things: Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the sc proper operating range. Push the dipstick the all way . back in when you’re through. “SG’ must be on the oil container, eitherby itself or combined with other quality designations, suchas “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF,SG,CC,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levelsof quality.

225 SAE 1OW-30 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY BRADE ENGINE: OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COW STARTlW6, SELECT THE LOWEST As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30

' if it's going to be colder than60 OF(16 C) before LOOK your next oil change. When it's very cold, below HOT FOR THIS O*F (-18*C), you should use SAE 5W-30. WEATHER LABEL $+';J r 7 @ These numbers onan oil container show its viscosity, or "F "C thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils suchas SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. -100 ' I +3a 0 Energy Conserving I1 +a0 ' . +27 Oils with these words onthe container will help you +60 ,+16 save fuel. +40 +4 This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil +20 ' -7 containers to help you select the correct oil. - 18 --SAE 10W.30 You should look for this on the oil container,and use PREFERRED only those oils that display the logo. aboveT. 0°F (-18°C) GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 Engine Oil Additives:Don't add anything to your oil. WEATHER GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES Your Buick dealer is ready to adviseif you think ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR something should be added. ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

226 When to Change Engine Oil: See if any one of these is What to Do with Used Oil: true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). 1 a It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km).

0 The engine is at low speed mostof the time (as in door-to-door delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty places. If any oneof these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil andfilter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. If none of them is true, changethe oil every7,500 miles Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever comes first. change your own oil, besure to drain all free-flowing oil Change the filterat the first oil change andat every from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil other oil change after that. by pouring it on the ground,into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycleit by taking itto 2 place that collects usedoil. If you have a problem Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater canbe a properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer, a big help if you have to park outside in very cold service station or a local recycling centerfor help. weather, -20 OF(-29 C)or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see ?Engine Block Heater”in the Index.

227 Air Cleaner A I A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if I the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you couldbe burned. Don’t drive withit off, and be careful working on the I engine with the air cleaner off.

the air cleaneris off, a backfire can cause a As you face the front of the vehicle, the air cleaner inis the front right sectionof the engine compartment. There is a filter inside the air cleaner. Refer to -the Maintenance Scheduleto detemine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.

228 Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whento change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check: Because this operation can be littlea difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow allthe instructions here, oryou could get afalse reading on the dipstick. Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these 3. Check both sides ofthe stem: dipstick, and readthe P lower level. Thefluid 1. Pull out the dipstick and level mustbe .inthe wipe it with a clean rag cross-hatched mea. or paper towel.

4. If the fluid level is whereit should be, push the dipstick back in all the way. 2. Push it ‘backin aa the way, wait three seconds and How to Add Fluid: I :then pull it back out again. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid touse. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. If the-fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint. D,on’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONB-IIE, because fluids with that label

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I are made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. What to Use: Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRONs-IIE is Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably not covered by your new vehicle warranty. distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM After adding fluid, recheck the fluidlevel as Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum described under“How to Check.” parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the any complete coolant change.You can also use a dipstick backin all the way. recycled coolant conformingto “GM Specifications 1825-M” witha complete coolant flushand-refill. If you Engine Coolant use these, you don’t need to add anything else. The following explains your cooling system andhow to add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. Adding only plain water to your cooling system The proper coolantfor your Buick will: can be dangerous.Plain water, or some other Give freezing protection downto -34’F (-37 ’C) . liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warnin! 0 Give boiling protection upto 262 ’F ( 128’ C) . system is set for the proper coolant mix. With Protect against rust and corrosion. plain water or the wrong mix, your engine coul get too hot but youwouldn’t get the overheat Help keep the proper engine temperature. warning. Your engine could catch fire and you 0 Let the warning lights work as they should. or others could be burned. Use a50150 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze.

231 Adding Coolant

The engine coolant recovery tank is locatedat the leftof the engine compartment. To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should beat “FULL COLD,” or a little higher. When your engineis warm, the level should be up to “FULL HOT,” or a little higher.

To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recoverytank.

232 Radiator Pressure Cap A CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn youbadly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never haveto add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- even alittle -- when the engine and radiator are hot.

Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not When you replace your radiator pressure cap,an ACS to spill it. cap is recommended. Thermostat CAUTION: Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat A in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops,the You can be burned if you spillcoolant on hot flow of coolant through the radiator untilthe coolant engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, I reaches a preset temperature. and it will burn ifthe engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended.

233 i PowerSteering Fluid What to Add: I Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

I i How To Check Power SteeringFluid: ~ Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. : Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove

~ the cap again and lookat the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should beat the “HOT” mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should beat the “FULL COLD” mark.

I Windshield Washer Fluid To Add:

Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottleis full. Brake Master Cylinder you’ll have too much fluid whenyou get new brake

linines.U You should add (or remove) brake fluid,as your brake master cylinder necessary, only when work is done on the brake is here. It is filled with hydraulic system. DOT-3 brake fluid. I A CAUTION: If you have too much brakefluid, it can spill on the engine. Thefluid will burn if the engine is hot enough.You or others could be burned,arr’ your vehicle couldbe damaged. Add brakeflutu only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.

When your brake fluid fallsto a low level, your brake There are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid level in light will on. See SystemWarning your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the Light,’ in the Index, brake fluid goes down anto acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are in,put the fluid level goes backup. The other reason is that fluid ’is leaking outof the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or lateryour brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “topoff’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then 236 What to Add: PartsSystemReplacingBrake When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake The braking system on a modern vehicleis complex. Its fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part many parts have to beof top quality and work well No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. container only. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them,as your Buick does when it is new. When you replace partsof your braking system-- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you haveto have new ones put in-- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example,if someone puts in brake linings thatare wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for the worse.The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many other waysif someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. Battery Every new Buick has a DelcoFreedoms battery. You never have to add water to oneof these. When it’s time for anew battery, we recommend a DelcoFreedoma battery. Get one that has the ‘catalog number shown on the original battery’s label.

237 Vehicle Storage Halogen Bulbs If you’re not going to drive your vehiclefor 25 days or -more, take off the black, negative(-) cable from the .battery. This will help keep your battery from running A CAUTION: :down. I Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.Take special care when A CAUTION:; handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. I Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas t I that can explode.You can be badlyhurt ifyou Headlamp Bulb Replacement aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index for tipson working around a battery without I getting hurt. 1 access cover and turn each ’ of the access cover retainers 1/4 turn and liftthe cover Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle Off. :for longer storage periods.

238 Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base.

The bulb socket canDe accessed, turn the bulb socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, while pressing it firmly.

239 To reassemble: Attach the wire connector(A) to the $astic base making sure the lock tab (B) is over the lock (C). Install the bulb by puttingthe small tab (D) in the small notch in the lamp (E). Turn the bulb socket 114 turn clockwise to lockinto place. Replace the access cover.

240 Using a Phillips@ screwdriver remove the long screws.

g&@d,T&* 1 * *'.

i .- r Remove the bulb socketby squeezing the plastic lock and turningit counterclockwise.

Carefully pullthe lamp away from the vehicle.

241 Removethe bulb from the Loading Your Vehicle bulb socket by turningit I counterclockwise. TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION, %I OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR.CTR.FRT. TOTAL LBS. KG

MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE PRESSURESPEED RTG PSI/KPaRTG FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL 1 Installa new intobulb the socketclockwiseturning it INFORMATION 111-p ?j$##..:, (right) until it is locked in place. Insert the socket into the lamp and turnit clockwise (right) to lock it into place. Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it assembly. may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge ofthe driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weightof all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.

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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP Isl DATEGVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR ur vehicle any heavier than the :imum front and rear GAWRs. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- 1 your vehicle can break,or it CABLE US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE lay your vehicle handles. SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION ;e youto lose control. Ako, STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF ;horten the life of your vehicle. MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. I @iwlIk$#d!!i The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you thegross weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). TheGVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the frontor rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anythingelse -- they will go as fast And, if you do have a heavy load,YOU should spread it as the vehicle goes.If you have tostop or turn quickly, out. Don’t carry more than150 pounds (68 kilograms) in or if thereis a crash, they’ll keep going. your trunk .

243 TI TI 1 I A CAUTION: A?!,, CAUTION: 1 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike Poorly maintained and' i!rn,pvaget.lyused tires are ' ! and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in I dangemus. j a crash. * Owrloadi'ng your tlires can cause Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. overheatingl as a result of too much, In a trunk, put them as farforward as friction. You could have anair-crut and a you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. I serious accident. See "kading Your Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, Vehicle" in the Index. inside the vehicleso that some of them Underinflated tires pose tlhe same danger are above thetops of the seats. 6s overloaded tires. Theviesulting When you carry something inside the acci'dent could cause serioulsinjury. vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Check all1 tires frequently to msintdn the " Don't leave a seat folded down unless you recormmended pressure,.Tire (pressure need to. shoul,dbe checked w'hsn your tires a're Gold. I * averinflated tires are moire likely t'obe ,GU!~, Tires punctured, 'or broken by a sudden impact,, such as when you,hit a pothole. Keep tires We don't make tires.Your new vehiclecomes-with high at the recommended pres'sura quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. TheseI 0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their your tread is ;badilyworm,, lor if your tires warranties are delivered with every new Buick.If your have been damaged,replace them spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire warranty folder from eachof these manufacturers. 244 Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is locatedon the rear edge of the drivers door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sittingfor at least three hours or driven no more thana mile.

245 When to Check: Check your tires once a month or Tire Inspection and Rotation more. To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should at be 60 rotated at the mileages recommendedin the psi (420 kPa). Maintenance, Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gageto Services” in the Index. check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, especiallyif you have radial tires-- which may look properly inflated even if they’re r- I underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent leaks.by keeping out dirt and moisture.

Use this rotation pattern. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressureas shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”in the Index. A CAUTION: Buying New .Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at , A CAUTION: :the Tire-Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving.If you mix tires of different sizes a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) or types (radial and ‘bias-belted tires), the ’ number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, 1 vehicle may not handle properly, and you cou’ :get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way, ~1 have a crash. Be sure to use the same size ana *your vehicle will continue to have tires thatare designed type tires on all four wheels. to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, It’s all right todrive with your compact spa traction, ride and other things during normal serviceon though. It was developed for useon your your vehicle. If yourtires have an all-season tread vehicle. design, the TPC number will be followedby a “MS’, (for mud and snow). ;If you ever replace your tires with those not having a Uniform Tire Quality Grading !.TPC Spec number, make sure theyare the same size, The following information relates to the system load rdnge, speed rating and construction type (bias, developed by the United States National Highway bias-belted or radial)as your original tires. Traffic Safety Administration which grades tiresby treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles~ sold.in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and a half 248 (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends whicrall passenger car tires must meet under the upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades may depart significantly fromthe norm due to variations B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the in driving habits, service practices and differences in laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law. road characteristics and climate. Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is Traction - A, B, C established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.Excessive speed, underinflation, or !I The traction grades, from highest to lowest are:B, A, excessive loading, either separately or in combination, and C. They represent the tire’s abilityto stop on wet can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt and Those gradeb are molded onthe sidewalls of passenger concrete. A tire markedC may have poor traction car tires. performance. While the tires available as standard or optional Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not respect to these grades, all such tires meet General include cornering (turning) traction. Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles. All passenger type Temperature - A, B, C (P Metric) tires must conformto Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. The temperature gradesare A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its abilityto dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditionson a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can causethe material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.

249 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement w. The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted. carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and best overall performance. and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaksair In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear can sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the any of these conditions exist. alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your Your dealer will know the kindof wheel you need. vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your Eachnew wheel should have the same load carrying wheels may need to be rebalanced. capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace anyof your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with newGM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, .wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick model.

'1250 I Used Keplacement Wheels CAUTION: A I Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts onyour vehicle can be A CAUTION: dangerous. It could affect the braking and Putting a used \ eel on your vehicle is handling of your vehicle, makeyour tires lose dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used air and make you losecontrol. You could’ have a or how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail collision in which you or others could be I suddenly and cause an accident.If you have to injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel replace a wheel use a new GM original bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. equipment wheel.

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- Tire Chains Care Appearance

A CAUTION: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst intoflame if you strikea match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the instructions. And alwaysopen your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: 0 Gasoline 0 Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachlorid 0 Acetone 0 Paint Thinner 0 Turpentine 0 LacquerThinner 0 Nail Polish Remover Cleaning the Insideof Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ofrid dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your Buick dealer hastwo GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Here are some cleaning tips:

0 Always read the instructions on the cleanerlabel.

0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.

0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and changeto a clean area often. A soft brush may be usedstains if are stubborn. Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturatethe stained area. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. 0 Wipe with a clean cloth. 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if Cleaning Vinyl or Leather left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, becausethe cleaner Just use warm water and a clean cloth. will dissolve them and may cause themto bleed. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, may have todo it more than once. fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,wine: vomit, urine and Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if blood. you don't get 'them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and 0. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the solvent-type vinylfieather cleaner. soiled area with cool water. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above. Panel Use only 'mildsoap and water to clean the top surfaces If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat of the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor the area with awaterbaking soda solution: waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) and even makeit difficult tosee through the windshield of lukewarm water. under certain conditions. Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to dry. If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner.

255 I Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outsideof the Keep belts clean and dry. Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshieldis not clear after usingthe windshield washer, orif the wiper blade chatters when running, wax A CAUTION: or other materialmay be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM Do not bleachor dye safety belts.If you do, it Windshield Cleaner, Bon-AmiPowders (GM Part No. may severely weaken them.In a crash they 1050011). The windshield is cleanif beads do not form might not beable to provide adequate when you rinse it with water. protection. Cleansafety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Glass Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM replaced when worn. Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth cause scratches.Avoid placing decals on the inside rear of color, gloss retention and durability. window, since theymay have to be scrapedoff later. If abrasive cleanersare used on the insideof the rear Washing Your Vehicle window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finishis to keep Any temporary license should not be attached across the it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold defogger grid. water. Aluminum Wheels If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive cleaners or cleaning brusheson them -- you could damage the protective coating.

White Sidewall Tires Your Buick dealer has GMa White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with it.

257 Weatherstrips Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials availablefi-om your dealer or other service -Theseare places where glass or metal meets rubber. outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal in your dealer’s body and paint shop. better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. Underbody Maintenance Sheet Metal Damage Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not .If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the .repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop Underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and : applies anti-corrosion materialto the parts repaired or exhaust system even thoughthey have corrosion replaced to restore corrosion protection. protection. -ForeignMaterial At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted can do this for you. surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratchesin the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfalhpon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect int he paintjob causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfacesnew vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)of purchase, whichever comes first.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts IdentificationLabel

.I You'll find this label onthe spare tire cover. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:

1111 11111111111 IIII 11ll1l11III'1ll1I 1l11IIIl11l11111l111111llIII I IHII1II I 0 YourVIN. I Itsmodel designation.

ENG'INE Ai37 ASSEMBLY ' 0 Paintinformation. CODE MOlDEL YEAR PLANT 0 A list of all productibn options and special equipment. This is the legal identifier for your Buick.It appears on- a plate inthe front corner of the instrument panel, onthe Be sure that this label is not removed fromthe vehicle. driver'sside. You can see itif you look throughthe Add-on Electrical Equipment windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also

261 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.. This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems. Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace one. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” oneof the correct value. Just pick some featureof your car that you can get along without- like the radio or cigarette lighter- and use its fuse,if it is of the value you need. Replace it as soon as you can. There are two fuse block areas inside your vehicle. One is located on the left sideof the console under a carpeted panel cover. Remove the coverto access the fuses. Fuse Usage (Fuse Block - Lower Left Side of Console) Amp Description 1. 10 ISO-IGN 2. 20 Body 3. 10 Antenna 4. 20 Cigar 5. 10 BCM/IPC 6. 20 Stopmazard 7. 15 Turn Signal 8. 3 Cruise 9. 10 WAC 10. 20 Park Light There is also a fuse block that is located on the rightside 11. 15 Radio 1 of the console under a carpeted panel cover. Remove the 12. 25 Wiper cover to access these fuses. 13. 10 Radio 2 14. 15 SIR 15. 25 BoseO 16. 3 Crank 17. 20 Trunk-rel/Pull Down & Fuel Door Re1 18. 10 AIC 19. 20 Elc Compressor 20. 5 Coolant Fan

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The fuse chart, below, shows howto tell a blown fuse Fuse Usage from a good fuse. (Interior Relay Center- Lower Right Side of Console) -1 -1 Amp Description GOOD ' BLOWN 1. Used Not FUSE I FUSE 2. 25 Defog rll 3. Keyless15 Entry GM PARTNO. ' U RATING ' U COLO~ 12004003 ...... 3 AMP VIOLET 4. 10 Anti-lock '12004005 ...... 5 AMP TAN 5. 10 PCMflgnition 12004006 ...... 7.5 AMP BROWN 12004007 ...... 10 AMP RED 6. 15 PCM Solenoid 12004008 ...... 15 AMP LIGHT BLUE 7. 15 NeutralStart Safety Switch 12004009 ...... 20 AMP YELLOW 12004010 ...... 25 AMP WHITE 8. 15 ' IGN MOD - 120040.11 ...... 30 AMP LIGHT GREEN

Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch.An electrical overload will causethe lights to go on andoff, or in some casesto remain off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other Power Options The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power breaker and a fuse.If the motor overheatsdue to heavy windows and other power accessories. When the current snow, etc., the wiper willstop until the motor cools. If load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, the overload is caused by some electrical problem and protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes not snow, etc., be sure to getit fixed. away. Riviera Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted

Overall: Interior Rear: Length ...... 198.3 LegRoom ...... 35.6 Width ...... 73.1 Head Room ...... 37.8 Height ...... 52.9 Shoulder Room ...... 57.4 Wheelbase ...... 108.0 HipRoom ...... 55.4 FrontTread ...... 59.9 Rear Tread ...... 59.9 Truck Capacity .CU . FT...... 14.4 Passengers: Interior Front: Front ...... 2 LegRoom ...... 42.7 Rear ...... 3 Head Room ...... 37.8 Base Curb Weight - LBS ...... 3496 Shoulder Room ...... 57.9 HipRoom ...... 55.9 Replaceable Light Bulbs

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Exterior Interior Illumination Cornering ...... 1156 Ashtray ...... 161 Headlight DoorCourtesy ...... 161 HighBeam ...... 9005 Door Warning ...... 161 Low Beam ...... 9006 EngineCompartment ...... 89 Marker ...... 194 FootwellCourtesy ...... 168 Park ...... 194NA Glovebox ...... 194 Park/Turn ...... 2057NA Overhead Courtesy/Reading ...... t5582 Backup ...... 1156 Rear Console Courtesy ...... t5560 HighLevel Stop ...... S1156 RearQuarter Courtesy ...... 12864 . License ...... 194 Trunk ...... 51004 Marker ...... T24 VanityMirror ...... 124 Stop/Turn/Tail ...... 2057 Tail ...... 194

Introduction IMPORTANT: A Word About Maintenance KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER We at General Motors wantto help you keep your LEVEL AND CHANGE AS vehicle in good working condition. Butwe don't know RECOMMENDED exactly how you'll drive it.You may drive very short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distancesall the time in very hot, dusty weather. This part covers the maintenance required for your You may use your vehicle in makingdeliveries. Oryou Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other safety, dependability and emission control performance. ways. Because of all the different ways people use theirGM vehicles, maintenance needs vary.You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than youwill find in the schedules in this part.So please read this part and note how you drive.If you have any questionson Plan how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done.Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Buick dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment How This Part is Organized Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your The remainder of this part is divided intofive sections: vehicle in good working condition, butalso helps the “Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows environment. All recommended maintenance procedures what to have done and how often. Someof these are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the services can be complex,so unless you are technically removal of important components can significantly qualified and have the necessary equipment,you should affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid let your dealer’s service department or another qualified levels or eventhe wrong tire inflation can increase the service centerdo these jobs. level of emissions from your vehicle.To help protect . our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. A CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if youhave the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work.

271 If YOU are skilled enough todo some work on your ‘‘Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists vehicle, you will probably want to get the service some products GM recommends to help keep your information GM publishes.You will find a listof vehicle properly ,maintained. These products, or their publications andhow to get them in this manual. See equivalents, should be used whetheryou do the work “Service Publications” inthe Index. yourself or have it done. “Section B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what “Section E: Maintenance Record” provides a placefor should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also you to record the maintenance performed on your explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be vehicle in good condition. sure to write it down in this section. This will help you “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains determine when your next maintenance should be done. important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be neededto qualify your vehiclefor department or another qualified service center should warranty repairs. perform.

272 Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Selecting the Right Schedule Services First you’ll need to decide whichof the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how’ to decide which Using Your Maintenance Schedules schedule to follow: This section tells youthe maintenance services you Schedule I should have done and when you should schedule them. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants Is any one of these true for your vehicle? you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealerfor your Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using 0. Most trips are less than 10 miles ( 16 km) when genuine GM parts. outside temperaturesare below freezing. These schedules are for vehicles that: The engine. isat low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s 0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas. Tire-Loading Information label. See “LoadingYour If any one (or more)of these is true for your driving, Vehicle” in the Index. follow Schedule I. 0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. Schedule I1 0 use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in Follow ScheduleI1 only if none of the above conditions the Index. is true.

273 Scheduled Maintenance Services ScheduleI Follow Schedule I if your caris MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: 0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers). 0 When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below fieezing. 0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operationas in stop-and-go traffic. 0 Towing a trailer.*? 0 When operating in dusty areas. Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxior other commercial applications.

TO BE SERVICED MILES (000) (See Explanationof WHEN TO PERFORM Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Services Following Months, Whichever Schedules I and n) Occurs First KILOMETERS (000).. Item No. k 30 35 45 50 55 65 70 1. Engine Oil& Oil Filter Every 3 000 mi. (5000 km) 00 000 00 Change* or 3 months. , I 2. Chassis Lubrication Every other oil change 0 0 0 3. Throttle Body Mounting At 6 000 mi. (10 000 km) Bolt Torque* only I 4. Tire & Wheel Inspection & At 6 000 mi. (10 000 km) and then every 15 000 mi. (25 000 0 Rotation necessarykm) as or I 5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 months. 0 6. Cooling System Service*

274 The services shown in this schedule upto 48 000 miles (80.000 km) shouldbe performed after48 000 miles at the same I * An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined the that failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges all that recommended maintenance services be performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenancebe recorded in "Section E:Maintenance Record".

275 ~ Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 ~ . ~ I Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specifiedin Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM MILES (000) (See Explanation of (kilometers)Miles or 7.5 Scheduled Maintenance Months, Whichever Services Following KILOMETERS (000) Schedules I and II) Occurs First Item No. 12.5

1. Engine Oil Change* Every 7 500mi. (12 500 km)or 12 mos. 0

Oil Filter Change* At firstand then every other oilchange 0

2. Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500 mi. (12 500km) or 12mos. 0

3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* At 7 500(12 mi. 500 km) only 0

At 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) and then every 4. Tire & Wheel Inspection & Rotation 0 15 000 mi. (25 000 km) or as necessary 5. .Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* Every 30 000 mi. (50 000km) or 24 mos. 6. Cooling System Service* See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 7. Transaxle Service Services Following SchedulesI and I1

276 - TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM I MILES (000),, (See Explanationof Miles (kilometers) or I Scheduled Maintenance Months, Whichever 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 Services Following Schedules I and 11) Occurs First Item No. KILOMETERS (000)

8. Spark Plug Replacement* 0

9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T 0

10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) 0

11. Fuel Tank, Cap& Lines Inspection*? 0

The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same I intervals. I * An Emission Control Service. T The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined thatfailure the to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability priorto the completionof vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges allthat recommended maintenance services be performedat the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recordedin “Section E:Maintenance Record“.

277 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque" -- Check Services the torque of the mountingbolts and/or nuts.

* An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency has determined that the tofailure perform this maintenance item will not nullifythe emission warrantyor limit recall liabilityprior to thecompletionof vehicle useful life. GeneralMotors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recordedin "Section EMaintenance Record". 278 conditioning condenser.Wash the pressure cap and 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? -- Inspect for burns, neck. cracks or other damage. Check the bootfit at the To help ensure proper operation,we recommend a distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wiresas pressure testof both the,cooling system and the needed. pressure cap. 10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every 7. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid andfilter 30,000 miles(50 000 km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions: replacement intervals for your driving conditions. In heavy city traffic where the outside 11. Fuel Tank, Caa, and Lines Insa,ection*T -- Inspect temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and higher. injection assembly, if equipped) for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck In hilly or mountainous terrain. imprint or any damage. Replace partsas needed. Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery Periodic replacement of the fuel filteris not required. service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change boththe fluid andfilter every 100,000 miles (160 000 km). 8. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in the Index. i

* An Emission Control Service. 3‘ The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure tothis perform maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limitrecall liability prior to the completionof vehicle useful life. General Motors, however,urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenancebe recorded in “SectionEMaintenance Record“. 279 11: .SectionB: Owner Checks and At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant Services to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.) Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performedat the intervals specified to help CHECK OR WHAT TO DO ensure the safety, dependability and emission control SERVICE performance of your vehicle. Engine Oil Check the engine oil level and add Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Level theproper oil if necessary. See Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your “Engine Oil” in the Index for further vehicle, make sure theyare the proper ones, as shown in details. Section D. Engine Coolant Check the engine coolant level in the Level coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details. Windshield Check the windshield washer fluid Washer Fluid level in the windshield washer tank Level and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Nuid” in the Index for further details.

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280 .~ At Least Once a Month CHECK OR WHAT TO DO SERVICE CHECK OR WHAT TO DO Starter Switch

~~ ~~ ~~ ~ Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified or otherscould be injured. on theTire-Loading Information Follow the stem below. label located on the rear edgeof the I driver’sdoor. See “Tires” in the 1. Before you start, be sure you have Index for further details. enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake At Least Once aYear (see “Parking Brake”in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. CHECK OR WHAT TO DO NOTE: Do not use the accelerator SERVICE I pedal, and be ready to turn off the Key Lock Lubricate the key lock cylinders with engine immediatelyif it starts. Cylinders the lubricant specified in Section D. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. Body Lubricate all body door hinges. Also The starter should work onlyin “P” Lubrication lubricate ‘all hingesand latches, (Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter including those for the hood, glove worksin any other position, your box door and console door. Section vehicle needs service. D tells you what to use.

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I CHECK OR CHECK OR WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO SERVICE SERVICE Parking Brake Underbody At least every spring, plainuse water ZAUTION: When you are doing and Automatic Flushing to flush any corrosive materialsfrom this check, your vehicle could Transmission the underbody. Take care to clean gin to move. You or others “P” (Park) thoroughly any areas wheremud and uld be injured and property Mechanism other debris can collect. Check be damaged. Make sure is room in front of your hicle in case it begins to roll. ready to apply the regular akeat once should the ehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehiclefacing downhill. Keeping your footon the regular brake, set the parking brake. li To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in “N’ (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to “P” (Park). Then release all brakes.

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Throttle Linkage Inspection Section D: Recommended Fluids and INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Lubricants Brake System Inspect the complete system. Inspect Inspection brakelines and hoses for proper NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified belowby name, hookup,binding, leaks, cracks, part number or specification may be obtained from your chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads GM dealer. forwear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, includingcalipers, parking brake, USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT etc. Check parkingCheckbrakeetc. Engine Oil GMGoodwrench Motor Oil or adjustment. You may need to have equivalentfor API service SG your brakes inspected more often if EnergyConserving I1 oils of the yourdriving habits or conditions properviscosity. The “SG’ result in frequent braking. designation may be shown alone or NOTE: A low brake fluid level can in combination with others, such as indicate worndisc brake pads which or“SG/CD,” “SG/CC,” may needto be serviced. Also,if the “SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the brake system warning light stays on preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s orcomes on, something may be engine,see “Engine Oil” in the wrongwith the brake system. See Index. “BrakeSystem Warning Light” in Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of water (preferably theIndex. If your anti-lock brake distilled) and good quality ethylene systemwarning light stays on or glycol base antifreeze(GM Part No. comes -on,something may be wrong 1052753 or equivalent) conforming with the anti-lock brake system. See GMto Specification1825M or “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning approvedcoolantrecycled Light” in the Index. conforming to GMSpecification 1825M.

285 USAGE I FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake DelcoSupreme ll@Brake Fluid Windshield GM Optikleen@Washer Solvent System (GMPart1052535)No. or Washer Solvent (GMPartNo.1051515) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. equivalent. Parking Brake ChassislubricantParkingBrakemeeting Hood Latch Guidesrequirements of 2,GradeNLGI Assembly Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part a. Pivots and a. Engine oil. No. 1052497 or equivalent). Spring PowerSteering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Anchor System - Part(GM No. 1052884)or b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting equivalent. requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part Automatic DEXFtON@ IIE Automatic No. 1052497 or equivalent). Transaxle TransmissionFluid (GM Part No. 1234588 1) or equivalent. Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Hinges, Fuel (GM Part No. 1050109). Key Lock LubricateMulti-Purposewith Door Hinge Cylinders Lubricant (GM PartNo. 12345 120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil or Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part siliconelubricant (GM Part No. No. 12345579 or equivalent). 1052276 or 1052277).

~ ~~~ See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for Automatic Engine oil. recommended replacement filters, valves andspark 1Transaxle Shift plugs. Linkage Chassis Chassislubricant . meeting Lubrication requirements of NLGIGrade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). I 286 Section E: Maintenance Record from the ScheduleI or Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, After the scheduled servicesare performed, record the you should retainall maintenance receipts.Your owner date, odometer reading andwho performed the service information portfolio isa convenient placeto store in the columns indicated. When completing the them. Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers

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1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDDusers in Canada candial 1-800-263-3830.) REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle cause a crash or could cause injury or death,you should has a safety defect, you should immediately notify immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: notifying General Motors. Transport Canada If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an Box 8880 investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect exists in Ottawa, OntarioKlG 3J2. a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS in individual problems between you, your dealer, or TOGENERALMOTORS General Motors. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) To contact NHTSA, you may either callthe Auto Safety in a situation likethis, we certainly hope you’ll notify Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300 , or write: Buick Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center,902 E. NHTSA Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. U.S. Department of Transportation In Canada, please callus at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or Washington, D.C. 20590 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: You can also obtain other informationabout motor General Motors of Canada Limited vehicle safety from the Hotline. Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LIH 8P7 291 Service Publications Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and careof your vehicle. Some describe Information on how to obtain Product Service costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs Publications, Subscriptions and Indexesas described which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid below is applicable only in the fiftyU.S. states (and the future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks how to repaira.new or unexpected condition. Others with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). describe a quickerway to fix your vehicle. They can In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service help a technician service your vehicle better. Bulletins and Indexes can be obtainedby writing to: Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small General Motorsof Canada Limited number of cars or trucks. Your Buick dealer aor Service Publications Department qualified technician may have to determineif a specific 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. bulletin applies to your vehicle. Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 You can subscribe to allhick bulletins. This way you’ll Buick regularly sends its dealers. useful service bulletins get them as they come out. You can waita while and get about Buick products. Buick monitors product an index to the bulletins.You can also get individual performance in the field.We then prepare bulletins for bulletins. However, you’ll need the index to identify servicing our products better. Now, you can get these them. bulletins too.

292 Subscriptions What You’ll Find in the Index: You can subscribeto all Buick Product Service A list of all PSP’s published by Buick in a model Publications (PSP’s).This will include bulletins forall year (1989 or later). PSP’s covering all modelsof cars sold by Buick and will not be limited to PSP’s Buick cars are listed in the same index. applicable to any particular model. Whenyou buy a Ordering information so you can buy the specific subscription, you will receive the PSP’sin periodic PSP’s you may want. mailings, shortly after they come out.A subscription costs U.S. $86.50 ($106.50 includinga special binder) Price information for the PSP’s you may wantto and it entitles you to all PSP’s publishedby Buick buy. during the modelyear. You can purchase a subscription by sending a check or money order to: Service Publications Post Office Box 1901 Flint, Michigan 48501 along with the order form located in the following text. You may get additional subscription ordering formsby calling thetoll-free number shown in the following text. Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buyall the PSP’s issuedby Buick for all models in the model year,you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain ato particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our indexof PSP’s. It providesa variety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index andhow you can get one:

,293 How You Can Get an Index: Toll-Free Telephone Number Indexes are published periodically. Mostof the PSP’s If you want an additional ordering formfor an index ora which could potentially applyto the most recent Buick subscription, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to models will be listed in the most recent publication for send you one. Automated recording equipment will take that model year. This means you may want to wait until your name and mailing address.The number to call is’ the end of the model year before ordering an index, if 1-800-55 1-4 123. you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck. Copies at Participating Dealers Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year Copies of Indexes and individual PSP’s are at your vehicle may be published in later years, and these would participating Buick dealer.You can ask to see them. be listed in the later year’s index. Whenyou order an A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’sare index for a model year thatis not over yet, we’ll send meant for technicians. They are not meant for the you the most recently published issue. Check the “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the equipment, ordering form for indexes for earlier model years. tools, safety instructions, and know-how to dojob a Cut out the ordering form, fillit out, and mail it in.We quickly and safely. will then see to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1989-1993 model years. Buick Service Publications You can get these by using the order form: P PE

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K . . B Acc (Ignition Key Position) ...... 72 AM Stereo Radio Reception ...... 124 Accessory Power. Retained ...... 83 Antenna ...... 137 Adding Antifreeze ...... 231 Brake Fluid ...... 236 Antilock Brake System ...... 154 Coolant ...... 199.202. 23 1 Antilock Braking System Warning Light ...... 112 ElectricalEquipment ...... 125 Anti-Theft Tips ...... 66 Engineoil ...... 224 Appearance Care ...... 252 Power Steering Fluid ...... 234 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials ...... 260 Transaxle/Transmission Fluid ...... 229 Armrest Storage ...... 104 Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 235 Ashtrays ...... 103 Additives. Engine Oil ...... 226 Astroroof ...... 102 Adjustment. Brake ...... 157 Audio Systems ...... 124 Adult Safety Belt Usage ...... 26 Automatic Door Locks ...... 63 AirBag ...... 32 Automatic Pull-Down Feature ...... 64 Aircleaner ...... 228 Automatic Overdrive ...... 77 Airconditioner ...... 119 Automatic Transaxle ...... 75 Airoutlets ...... 118 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...... 229 Airsystem ...... 118 Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock...... 178 Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of ...... 148 Alcohol in Gasoline ...... 2 17 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 257 Baby. Holding a ...... 44 AM Radio Reception ...... 124 Battery ...... 237

_" . . . ,.,... . . ~Fiws.~an.Ckauit Brmkem ...... 262...... %2 HighSpeed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running ..... 76Jack. Tire ...... 205 Highway Hypnosis ...... 172Jacking Up theCar ...... 205 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 173Jump Starting ...... 186 Hills. Parking on ...... 175 Holding a Baby in Your Car ...... 43 Hood. Opening the ...... 221 Horn ...... 84 Keys ...... 59 Hot CoolantWarningHot Light ...... Keyless113System.Entry Remote 64 ...... HotEngine. Safety Warnings About 196 ...... Kilomefa-J&$q$cx .. +... .? . ... _.% ...... ’_ rs.z7 t- ...... 105 Hydroplaning ...... 166

Label. Service Parts Identification ...... 261 Ice. Driving on ...... 179 Lane Change Indicator ...... 85 Identification Label. Service Parts ...... 261 Lap Belt ...... -42 Identification Number. Vehicle ...... 261 Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children ...... 55 Idling Your Engine ...... 82 Leaving Your Vehicle ...... 80 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 214 Level Control. Electronic ...... 104 Ignition Key Positions ...... 71 License Plate Holder. Rear...... 104 Indicator. Turn Signal ...... 85 Light. Safety Belt ...... -25 Indicators. Disc Brake Wear ...... 156 Light. Turn Signal Indicator ...... 85 Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages ...... 107 Lighter. Cigarette ...... 111 Infant Restraint ...... 45 Lights Inflation. Tire ...... 245 Daytime Running ...... 98 Inside Mirror ...... 99 Panel and Interior ...... 96 Inspection.Tire ...... 245 Traffic ...... 145 InstrumentPanel ...... 105 “On” Warning ...... 96 Interior Cleaning ...... 253 Operation ...... 86 Interlock. Brake-Transaxle Shift ...... 75. 81 Lights & Gages. Warning Indicators ...... 107 Introduction .How To Use This Manual ...... 10 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 242 302

Run (Ignition Key Position) ...... 72 Seats and Safety Belts ...... 13 Running Lights. Daytime ...... 98 Seat Controls ...... 14 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ...... 82 Second Gear. When to Use ...... 77 Securing A Child Restraint ...... 45 Security Light ...... 67. 69 Service Tips ...... 216 Safety Belt Care ...... 256 Service A/C Light ...... 115 Safety Belt Extender ...... 56 Service and Appearance. Care ...... 215 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...... 25 “Service Engine Soon” Warning Light ...... 113 Safety Belt Replacement ...... 57 Service Parts Identification Label ...... 261 Safety Belt. Center Adult Passenger ...... 42 Service Publications ...... 292 Safety Belt. Lap ...... 42 Setting the Clock ...... 127.130. 132 Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder ...... 27 Setting the Trip Odometer ...... 107 SafetyBelts ...... 13 ShapeofRoadSigns ...... 143 Safety Belts. Buckled Wrong ...... 29 Sheet Metal Damage ...... 258 Safety Belts. Questions About ...... 24 Shift. Brake-Transaxle Interlock ...... 75. 81 Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers ...... 38 Shift Lever Positions ...... 75 Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger ...... 38 Shifting Into Park ...... 79 Safety Belt. Too Loose ...... 28 Shifting Out of Park ...... 81 Safety Belt. Torn ...... 57 Signaling Turns ...... 85 Safety Belts. Twisted ...... 31 Signs. Road ...... 140 Safety Belts. Usage by Adults ...... 26 Skidding ...... 161 Safety Belts. Usage by Children ...... 43 Slippery Surfaces. Driving on ...... 179 Safety Belts. Usage During Pregnancy ...... 37 Snow or Ice. Driving on ...... 179 Safety Belts. Why They Work ...... 20 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a Bad ...... 180 Safety Belts. Worn Under Arm ...... 30 Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric ...... 254 Safety Defects. Reporting ...... 291 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 125 Safety Warnings ...... 10 Sound Systems ...... 124 Scheduled Maintenance Services...... 273 SpareTire ...... 212

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1 Why Wear Safety Belts ? ...... 19 Working on Your Car ...... 216 Windows.Power ...... 84 Worn Tires ...... 247 Windshield Wrecker Towing ...... 191 Cleaning ...... 256 Washer ...... 88 Washer Fluid ...... 235 Wipers ...... 87. 256 Your Driving and the Road ...... 139 Winter Driving ...... 178 Your Own Signs ...... 147 WireWheelCover ...... 206 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...... 271

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6 60 847872 66 90 . 96 102108114120126 1.3832 144' 150 156162 168 174 180 186 192 198 204210 216 7 70 8477 91 98 105 112119126133140147 54161 168 175 182 189 196 203 210 217 224231 238245 252 8112104 96 88 80 20128 136 144 152 160 168 1 76184 -192 200 208 216 224232 240 248 256 264 272 280 288 9 90 10811712699 35144 153 162171 180 189 198 207 216 225 234 243252 261270 279 288 297. 306 315 324 10 LOO 110 120130140 50 160170 180 190 200 210220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340350 360 11 110121132 143 154 65176 187 198 209 220 231242 253 264 275 286 297 308 319 330 341352 363 374 385396

12 120132 144 156168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 264276 288 300 3 12324 336 348 360 372 384 396 408 420 432 13 130143 156 169 182 195 208 221234 247 260 273 286 299 3 12325 338 351 364377 390 403 416 429 442 455 468 14 140154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504

15 150 165180 ' 195 210 225 240 255270 285 300 315 330 345 360 375 390 405 420 435 450 465 480 495 510 525 540 16~ 160176 192 208 224240 256 272 288 304 320 336 352 368 384 400 416 432 448 464 480 496 5 12 528 544560 576 17 I70 187 204 221 238255 272 289306 323 340 357 374 391 408 425 442 459 476 493 510 527544 561 578 595 612

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