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The 1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner’s Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains “SRS” system. FeaturesandControls ...... 2-1 This section explains howto start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...... 3-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...... 4-1 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the androad how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 5-1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, suchflat as tire a or overheated engine, etc. Se~ceandAppearanceCare...... 6-1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule ...... 7-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. CustomerAssistance Information ...... 8-1 This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications.It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page8-7. Index ...... 9-1 Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual.You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
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Litho in U.S.A. @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1995 Part No. 25632196 B First Edition All Rights Reserved iii “valve-in-head” engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influencethe entire automotive industry. William C. Durant was instrumental in promoting Buicks across the country usinghis Durant-Dort Carriage Co. outlets and salespeople asthe nucleus of a giant distribution system.He knew the Buick as a “self-seller.” If automobiles could be this good,he thought, maybeit was timeto switch from the horse and buggy business to automobiles. At the 1905 NewYork Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks Walter Marr and Thomas Buick before the company had ‘built 40. On Buick’s Buick’s chief engineer, WalterL. Marr (left), and success, Durant created a Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, holding company, drove the first Flint Buickin a successful Flint-Detroit September 16, 1908.He round trip in July 1904. called it General Motors. David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Man, his engineer, apparently built the first auto to be called a Buick in 1900. However, Buick traditionally dates its beginnings to 1903. That was the year the William C. (Billy)Durant company was reorganized, refinancedand moved frgm Detroit to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick engineers developed the iv Durant also created a racing team that won500 racing Buick drew plentyof attention because it could climb trophes in 1909 and 1910, including successes at hills and run through mud like no other car. Buick’s Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. endurance and reliability were world famous. The success of Buick engines was visible not only on During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines the race track, but in endurance tests across the country as well as Red Cross ambulancesso successfully that and around the world. Buick was the only car to one Buick ambulance was awardedthe Croix de Guerre complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in by the French government. 1906. And a Buick was the firstcar to travel across As a builder of premier automobiles, Buick was hard hit South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, by the Great Depression. However, new General over the Andes to Santiago, Chile in 1914. Manager Harlow H.Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. Buick sales soon flourished.
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Vehicle Damage Warnings not be covered by your warranty, andit could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid Also, in this book you will find these notices: the damage. When you read other manuals,you might see NOTICE: CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors I or in different words. These mean thereis something that could You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use damage your vehicle. the same words CAUTION or NOTICE.
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For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols I are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: warning and you may see: original battery: your passengers indicator lights: whenever your vehicle is WINDSHIELD CAUTION driven: WIPER POSSIBLE FUSE INJURY A COOLANT TEMP - DOOR LOCK TURN PROTECT UNLOCK SIGNALS EYES BY e I BATTERY LIGHTER n SHIELDING CHARGING I-1 SYSTEM
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Power Seat (Option) Power Lumbar (Option)
The power seat controls are located on the armrest. Press the LUMBAR switch forward toincrease lumbar support. Press it rearward to decrease lumbar support. Raise the front of the seat by pressing the left side of the front switch. Press theright side of this switch to lower the front of the seat. Move the seat forward orback by pressing and holding FWD or BACK. Raise the seat by pressing and holding UP. Press and holdDN to lower the seat. Press and holdthe left sideof the rearswitch toraise the rear of the seat. Press and holdthe right side of this switch to lower the rear of the seat. 1-2 Memory Seat (Option) When your Roadmaster isin PARK (P), press the same side of the MEMORY control to recall the seat setting. Program the memory seat for an additional driver following the preceding steps, but press the other side of the memory control. The EXIT button allows you toget out of your vehicle more easily. If you select the wrong side of the MEMORY control or the EXIT button, you can cancel it by pressing any of the power seatswitches. Heated Seats (Option) If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is near the LUMBAR control. It has two warming positions:HI and LO. Move the switch to OFF to turn thisfeature off. To program the memory seat: Power Recliner (Option) 1. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P). This switch is on the side of the seat. Press this switch 2. Adjust the driver’s seat the way you want it. rearward to movethe seatback down to a reclined position. Press it forward to movethe seatback to an 3. Press the SETbutton. upright position. 4. Press the left or right side of the MEMORY control and yourseating position is programmed.
1-3 Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outerside of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an uprightposition.
But don’thave a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving.
1-4 * Head Restraints Slide the head restraintup or down so that the topof the 3 restraint is closest to the topof your ears. This position Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is reduces the chanceof a neckinjury in a crash. in motion can be dangerous. Evenif you buckle On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and up, your safety belts can’tdo their job when rearward also. you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it Wagon Foldine Seatback: won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in The second and thiru seats01 your station wagon have front of you. In a crash you could go into it, seatbacks thatcan be folded down to provide more receiving neckor other injuries. cargo space. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicleis in motion, have the seatback upright. Then wellsit back inthe seat and wear your safety belt properly. Second Seatback Third Seatback To fold the seatback down: The third seatis folded flatin the tailgate area of your station wagon. 1. Press the knob next to the seatback on the passenger side. To raise the seatback: 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Lift the storage compartment lid and fold it back so that it lies flat.
2. Pull the seatback forward and pushit down. To raise the seatback: 1. Pull the seatback up and pushit back to lockit into place. 2. Push and pull the topof the seatback to be sureit is locked in position. 1-6 3. Pull the seat release To lower the seatback: handle in the lower 1. Pull the seat release handle to unlock the seatback. right comer of the storage compartment. 2. Pull the seatback down The seatback is using the assist strap, now unlocked. then push down onit to lock it into place.
4. Pull the seatback up and push it back into place. 5. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position. 3. Fold the storage lid down. Make sure it is secure.
1-7 Safety Belts:They’re for Everyone Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts to buckle up. (See “Safety properly. It also tells yousome things you should not do Belt Reminder Light”in with safety belts. the Index.) And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system.
I Don’t let anyone ride wherehe or she can’twear In most states and Canadian provinces,the law says to a safety belt properly. youIf are in a crash and wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. you’re not wearinga safety belt, your injuries You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If youdo have a can be muchworse. You can hit things inside the crash, you don’t knowif it will be a bad one, vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can be seriously A few crashes are mild, and some crashes canso be injured orkilled. In the same crash,you might serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your But most crashes are in between. In many of them, safety belt,and check that yourpassengers’ belts people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk are fastened properlytoo. away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than25 years of safety beltsin vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!
1-8 Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Put someone onit.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.The rider The person keeps going until stoppedby something. doesn’t stop. In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel ... or the safetybelts ! With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle does. You get more time tostop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such goodsense.
1-11 Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from About Safety Belts-- and the Answers home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in an Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an A: accident -- even one that isn’t your fault-- you and accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? your passengerscan be hurt. Being a good dnver A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, control, such as bad drivers. even if you’re upside down. And your chance of Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 of being conscious during and after an accident,so km) home. And the greatest number of serious injuries you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph you are belted. (65 km/h). &.’ If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldI have to Safety belts are for everyone. wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of themin the future. But theyare supplemental systems only;so they work with safety belts-- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offeredfor sale has required the useof safety belts. Evenif you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.
1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that thereare special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Buick, seethe part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver I Isition This part describes the driver’s restraint system. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Lapshoulder Belt Don’t let it get twisted. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear The shoulder belt maylock if you pull the belt across it properly. you very quickly.If this happens, let the belt go back 1. Close and lock the door. slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. Make surethe release buttonon the buckleis Positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetyblelt quickly if you ever had to.
If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle,tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can bucklethe belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down onthe buckle If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” end of the belt as you pull up theon shoulder belt. at the endof this section.
1-14 The lap part of the belt should be wornlow and snugon 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 should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
1-15 &= What’s wrong with this?
1 You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly I as much protectionthis way. Q: What's wrong with this? CAUTION:
You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at thepelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you.
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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You can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. Ina crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’tas strong as shoulderbones. You could alsoseverely injure internal organs like your liveror spleen.
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. Qt What's wrong with this? m- You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly,or ask your dealer tofix it.
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
1-19 Supplemental Restraint System(SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Buick has two air bags-- one air bag for the driver and another air bagfor the rightfront passenger. Here are the most important things to know aboutthe air bag system:
YJ i i You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safetybelt -- even if you have an air bag. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things To unlatch the belt,just push the buttonon the buckle. inside the vehicle or being ejected fromit. The air The belt shouldgo back out of the way. bag is only a “supplemental restraint.’’ That is, it Before you close the door, be sure the beltis out of the works withsafety belts but doesn’t replace them. way. If you slam the door onit, you can damage both the CAUTION: (Continued) belt and your vehicle. I CAUTION:(Continued) Air bags are designed to workonly in moderate to severe crashes where thefi-ont of your vehicle hits An inflating air bag can seriously injure small something. They aren’t designed to inflateat all in children. Always secure children properly in your rollover, rear, sideor low-speed frontal crashes. vehicle. To read how, see the partof this manual Everyone in yourvehicle, including the driver, called “Children” and the caution labelon the should wear a safety belt properly -- whether or right frontpassenger’s safety belt. not there’s an air bag for thatperson.
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which A CAUTION: shows AIR BAG. AIR Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re tooclose to an inflating BAG air bag, it could seriously injureyou. Safety belts help keep you in position for anair bag inflation in a crash.Always wear your safety belt,even with an air bag. The driver should sitas far back aspossible while stillmaintaining control The system checksthe air bag’s electrical system for of the vehicle. malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
1-21 How the Air Bag System Works
The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’sside. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
: 1-22 vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such CAUTION: as a parked car,the threshold level willbe higher. The ’ A air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side P impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the help the occupant. steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t In any particular crash, noone can say whether an air put anything (such as pets or objects) between bag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage any occupant and the steering wheel or to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. instrument panel. If something is between an Inflation is determined by theangle of the impact and occupant and an air bag, it could affect the the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is onlyone
performance of the air bag9- or worse, it could indication of this. cause injury. What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impactof sufficient severity, When should an air bag inflate? the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicleis The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe suddenly stopping as a resultof a crash. The sensing frontal or near-frontal crashes.The airbag will inflate system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide only if the impact speedis above the system’s designed sealed in the inflator.The reaction produces nitrogen “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straightinto a gas, which inflates the air bag.The inflator, air bag and wall that doesn’t moveor deform, the thresholdlevel is related hardware are all part of the air bag modules about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level packed inside the steering wheel andin the instrument can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,so that panel infront of the right front passenger. it can be somewhat aboveor below this range. If your
1-23 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or I the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute This dust could cause breathing problems for the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s people with a history of asthma or other upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many typesof collisions, breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, vehicle should get outas soon as it is safe to so.do primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the If you have breathing problems but can’t get out air bag. Air bags should never be regarded asanythng of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in fresh airby opening a window or door. moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an airbag inflates? In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, After the air bag inflates,it quickly deflates. This occurs windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. so quickly thatsome people may not even realize the air Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in right front passenger air bag. the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s air bag,or the The air bags are designed to inflate only’ once. After instrument panel forthe right front passenger’s bag, will they inflate, you’ll need some new partsfor your air be hot for a short time.The part of the bag that comes bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bagsystem into contact with you may be warm, butit will never be won’t be there to help protectyou in another crash. too hot to touch. Therewill be some smoke and dust A new system will include air bag modules and coming from vents in the deflatedair bags. Air bag possibly other parts.The service manual for your inflation will not prevent the driver from seeingor from vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. being able to steer the vehicle, nor willit stop people from leaving the vehicle. 1-24 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick and diagnostic module, which recordsinformation about the air bag system. The module records Air bags affect how your Buick should be serviced. information about the readiness of the system, There are parts of the air bag system in several places when the sensors are activated and dnver’s safety around your vehicle. You don’t want the systemta. belt usage at deployment. inflate while someone is working on yourvehicle. Tour Buick dealer and the Roadmaster Service Manual have 0 Let only qualified technicians work on your information about servicing your vehicle andthe air bag air bag system. Improper service can mean that system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and your air bagsystem won’t work properly.See your Owner Publications”in the Index. dealer for service.
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If you damage thecover for the driver’s or the For up to10 seconds after the ignitionkey is right frontpassenger’s air bag, they may not turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air work properly.You may have to replace theair bag can still inflate during improperservice. You bag modulein the steering wheelor both theair can be injured if you are close to anair bag when bag module and the instrument panel for the it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape right frontpassenger’s air bag. Do not openor or yellow connectors. Theyare probably partof break theair bag covers. the air bagsystem. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person 1 performing work foryou is qualified to doso.
L The air bag system does not needregular maintenance.
1-25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible, below Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. women. Like all occupants, theyare more likely to be seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetusis to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly. Right Front PassengerPosition The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt.See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section.
1-26 Center Passenger Position and Any Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger Position
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When you sit in a center seating position inor a station wagon third seat,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer,tilt the latch plate and pull italong the belt. Lap BeIt If your vehicle has afront split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in thecenter positions.
1-27 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
To make thebelt shorter, pull itsfree end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the sameway as the lap Lap-Shoulder Belt part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”at the end of this section. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wearone properly. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2. Push the latch plateinto the buckle until it clicks.
1. Pick up the latch plate andpull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle, tilt the latch The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across plate and keep pulling until youcan buckle it. you very quickly.If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlockit. Then pull the belt across you Pull up on the latch plateto make sure it is secure. more slowly. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of ths section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
1-29 I 8. - 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should beworn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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 should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-30 Children Everyone in a vehicle needsprotection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, You can be seriouslyhurt if your shoulder belt is the law in every state in the United States and in every too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward Canadian province says children up to some age must be too much, which couldincrease injury. The restrained while in a vehicle. shoulder beIt shouldfit against your body. Smaller Children and Babies
Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be overthe child’s abdomen.In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enoughfor one is alwaysproperly restrained in a child or infant restraint. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the bu -
~ 1-31 I at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The babywould be almostimpossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint.
Never hold a baby in your armswhile riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn’tweigh much -- until a crash. Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued)
1-32 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to’ be used in a ‘ A CAUTION: vehicle. If it is, itwill have a label saying that it meets I Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may seriously injured if the right frontpassenger’s air find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a bag inflates.This is becausethe back of a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in rearfacing child restraint would be very closeto your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the inflating air bag. Always secure a rearfacing the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. child restraint in the rear seat. The instructions that come with the infant or child You may, however, secure a forward-facing child restraint will show you howto do that. restraint in the right front seat. Before you secure Where to Put the Restraint a forward-facing child restraint, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Or, Accident statistics showthat children are safer if they secure the child restraint in the rear seat. are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why:
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If you want to use a child restraint with a top strap in the Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear second seat of a station wagon, have your dealer install a Outside Seat Position combination anchor-tether belt to whch the top strap can be hooked. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according toCanadian law. For sedans first sold in Canada, your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it foryou, or you mayinstall it yourself usingthe instructions provided in thekit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See theearlier part specifically designed for this vehicle. about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Station wagons first sold in Canada already have a 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions combination anchor-tether belt installed for each for thechild restraint. position on the second seat. These belts are attached to 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the the anchors for the third seat safety belts. The child instructions say. restraint top strap shouldbe hooked to one of these combination anchor-tether belts. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
1-35 4. Buckle the belt.Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be ableto uilb;dckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
You’ll be using the lap belt.
A child in a child restraint in the center front.scat can be badly injured by the right frontpassenger 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint you push down onthe child restraint. in the center front seat. It’s alwaysbetter to 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different secure a child restraint inthe rear seat. You may, directions to be sure it is secure. however, secure a forward-facing child restraint To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s in the right frontpassenger seat,but only with safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt the seat moved all the way back. will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1-37 6. 7. Push and pullthe child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in thevehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. A child in arearfacing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right front passenger’s To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s air bag inflates. Thisis because the back of a safety belt. It will be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always securea rearfacing Securing a Child Restraint in the Right child restraint in the rear seat.
Front Seat Position ~~ You’ll be usingthe lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right frontpassenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: instructions say. 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
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Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to usethe safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled upcan be thrown out in Never do this. a crash. Here two children are wearing the samebelt. Children who aren’t buckled upcan strike other The belt can’t properly spread the impactforces. people who are. In a crash, thetwo children canbe crushed together andseriously injured. A belt mustbe used by only one personat atime.
&= What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but thechild is so small that the shoulder beltis very close to thechild’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder beltis still very close to the child’s faceor neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position,the one that has only a lap belt. Never do this. Here a child is sitting ina seat that hasa lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder partis behind the child. If thechild wears the beltin this way, in a crash the child might slide under belt. the The belt’s force would then be applied righton the child’s abdomen. Thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portionof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
1-43 Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then,make sure the safety belt reminder light should useit. and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your loose or damaged safety belt system parts.you see dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When go you If anything that might keep safety belt systemfrom in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the a doing itsjob, have it repaired. extender will be long enough for you.The extender will be just for you, andjust forthe seat in your vehicle that Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect youin a you choose. Don’t let someone else useit, and use it crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.If a beltis only for the seatit is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it torn or frayed, get a new one right away. to the regular safety belt. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
1-44 a Replacing Restraint System Parts If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right front passenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, be After a Crash sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help If you’ve had a crash, do you need newbelts? protect you in a collision. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would beif worn If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision during a more severe crash, then you need newbelts. damage also may mean you will needto have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even ifthe belt wasn’t being usedat the time of the collision. If an air baginflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag systemearlier in this section.
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~~ NOTES Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and informationon starting, shifting and braking. Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell youif everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys
Leaving young childrenm a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys ina vehicle with young children.
2-1 The square key is for There are 15 alternative ignition PASS-Key@I1 blanks the ignition only.It has to help discourage theft. Keep the barcode tag and the a bar code attached, door key plugin a safe place.If you lose your keys, you Your dealer or qualified will be able to have new ones made easily using the plug locksmith can make or number on the barcode tag. extra ignition keys by reading the bar code tag. NOTICE:
Your Buick has a numberof new features that can help prevent theft. But you can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside.You may even have to The oval keyis for the damage your vehicle to getin. So be meyou doors and all other locks. have extra keys. Your door key has a plug. When a new Buickis delivered, the dealer removes the plugfrom the key, and givesit to the first owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealeror a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Door Locks To lock the doorfrom the inside, slide the lock control down. To unlock the door,slide the - lock control up. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children .- can easily open the doors andfall out. Whena door is locked, the inside handlme won’t open it. Outsiders caneasily enter throughan nolocked door when you slowdown or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the Power Door Locks chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’tlocked. Wear safety belts Press the power door lock switch to lockor unlock all properly, lock your doors, and you will be far the doors at once. better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock yourvehicle. From the outside, use your door key or Keyless Entry System, if you have this option.
2-3 Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Rear Door Security Lock (Option) Your Buick is equipped If you have automatic door locks,close your doors, with rear door security turn on the ignition and move your shift leverout of locks that help prevent PARK (P). All the doors will lock. If someone needs to passengers from opening get out while you’re in a drive position, have that person the rear doorsof your use the manualor power lock. If you have your foot on vehicle from the inside. the brake, the door(s) will lock automatically. When you stop and move your shift lever into PARK (P), your doors will unlock. You can have the automaticdoor lock feature programmed to remain locked after you shift into PARK (P). See your Buick dealerif you want the automatic door locks reprogrammed. To use one of these locks: 1. Move the lever to the engaged position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from Remote Keyless Entry System inside when this feature is in use. If you want toopen a rear door whenthe security lock is on: (Option) 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t beable to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. 2. Move the lever down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock yourtrunk or tailgate from up to Leaving Your Vehicle 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and Your Remote Keyless Entry system operateson a radio close the door. frequency subject toFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Rules.
2-5 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and The driver’s doorwdl unlock when UNLOCKis (2)This device must accept any interference received, pressed. Press it again quickly and all the doors will includmg interference that may cause undesired unlock. The door courtesy lamps willalso come on.All operation. doors will lock when DOORis pressed. The trunk or tailgate will unlock when the opened trunk symbolis Should interference to this systemOCCUT, try this: pressed, but only when the transmissionis in PARK (P). 0 Check to determineif battery replacementis Matching Transmitter(@To Your Vehicle necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement. Each key chain transmitteris coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter 0 Check the distance.You may be too far from your is lost or stolen, replacement can be purchased through vehicle. This product has a maximum range. a your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining 0 Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects may be transmitters withyou when you go to your dealer. When blocking the signal. the dealer matchesthe replacement transmitter toyour 0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be for service. matched. Once the new transmitteris coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan can have only two transmitters matched toit. authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Battery l.,,,acernent 1. If your transmitter hasa screw, remove the screw from the back cover.If there is no screw, carefully Under normal use,the batteries in your key chain pry off the coverby inserting a dime (or similar transmitter should last about two years. object) in the slot between the covers and twisting. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter 2. Lift off the front cover, bottom halffirst. won’t workat the normalrange in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put themin as works, it’s probablytime to change the batteries. indicated by the directions underthe batteries. For battery replacement, use two Duracella batteries, 4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on type DL-2016, or a similar type. tightly, so water won’t getin. Replace the screw in the back cover,if there is one. If there is no screw, To replace the batteries: snap together. 5. Check theoperation of the transmitter.
2-7 Trunk Remote Trunk Release The security switchin the glove box must beON €or the TRUNK button to work. When the tnxnk security It can be dangerous to drive with trunkthe lid switch is turned OFF, the open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gas can trunk can only be opened come into yourvehicle. You can’t see or smell with the keyor the optional CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. Remote Keyless Entry If you must drive with the trunklid openor if system. electrical wiringor other cableconnections must
- . .. .. _. . pass through the seal between thebody and the ~ .~ trunk lid: ‘TheTRUNK buttonis to Make sure allwindows are shut. the left of the steering Turn the fanon your heating orcooling column. Pressit to open the trunk from inside your system to its highest speed withthe setting vehicle. on VENT. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets onor under the instrument panel, open them all way.the See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
2-8 Tailgate Tailgate Operation (Wagon) The tailgate can be openedlike a regular door orlike a drop-gate. The tailgate and tailgate window must first be unlocked. The tailgate is unlocked by usingthe power door lock It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate or controls, the oval key in the lock or the optional Remote rear window open because carbon monoxide Keyless Entry system. (CO) gascan come into yourvehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness Once the tailgate has been and even death. Iunlocked, you can unlatch he tailgate window by If you must drive with the tailgate or rear mshing the key cylinder window openor if electrical wiringor other cable iutton all theway in. Then connections must pass through the seal between raise the window. the body and the tailgateor rearwindow: 0 Make sureall windows are shut. 0 Turn the fan on your heating orcooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all theway. See “Engine Exhaust’’ inthe Index. To open the tailgatelike a regular door, pullup on the To open it like a drop-gate,just reach inside and pull up handle that is near the end of the tailgate, on the on the handle that is located near the centerof the passenger side. tailgate. Lower the tailgate all theway down. If the tailgateon your vehicle does not open as a Remote Tailgate Release (Wagon) drop-gate, it may not be fully latched as a door.Your GATE AJAR light will be onif the tailgate isn’t completely closed as a door. The tailgate is designed not to open as a drop-gate when it isalready open as a door. Also,the tailgate will not open as a door whenit is already open as a drop-gate. Check to see if the tailgate is unlocked, then open and close it as a door untilthe lower latch closes,and the GATE AJAR light goesout. You can lock the tailgate by insertingthe oval key in the lock and turning it clockwise or pressing down on the lock control nearthe passenger end of the tailgate. To close the window, pullit down against the tailgate and press firmly untilit latches.
Press the topof the REAR WINDOW switch to unlock the rear window only when the vehicleis in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). You can also unlock the rear window by using the oval keyin the lock near the window. This also unlocks the tailgate. Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature When you park your Buick and open the driver’s (Option) door, you’ll heara chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and takeit with you. Alwaysdo this. Your steering wheel will be locked, andso will CAUTION: your ignition and transmission. And rememberto lock A the doors. Your car may have an automatic pull-down Parking at Night feature that helps close the trunk electronically. Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables outof sight. as it goes down.Your fingers could be injured, Put them in a storage area,OT take them withyou. and you would need someone to help you free them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid Parking Lots as you close it andas it is going down. If you park ina lot where someone willbe watching your vehicle, it’s best to lockit up and take your keys. But whatif you have to leave your ignition key? What if Theft you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrent or glove box. features, we know that nothing we put iton can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways youcan help. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Key in the Ignition 0 Then take the door key with you. If you leave your vehicle with thekeys inside, it’s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves-- so don’t do it.
3 13 PASS-Key@I1 When the PASS-Key II system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and Your vehicle is equipped fuel systems. For about three rninutes, the starter won’t with the PASS-Key I1 work and fuel won’t go to the engine.If someone tries to (Personalized Automotive start your vehicle again or uses another key duringthis Security System) time, the vehicle will notstart. This discourages someone theft-deterrent system. fiom randomly trying different keys with different resistor PASS-Key 11 is a passive pellets in an attempt to makea match. theft-deterrent system. The ignition key must beclean and dry beforeit’s It works when youinsert inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the or remove the keyfrom engine does not start and the PASS KEY light comes on, the ignition. the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait aboutthree rninutes and try again. The PASS KEY light may remain on duringthis PASS-Key 11 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key time. If the starter still won’t work, andthe key appears that matches a decoder in your vehicle. to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work withthe other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle doesstart, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer ora locksmith who can service the PASS-Key II.
2-13 If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or New Vehicle ''Break-in'' missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the PASS KEY light will come on. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. NOTICE: See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. Your modern Buick doesn’t needan elaborate If you’re ever driving and and the PASS KEY light “break-in.” But itwill perform betterin the long comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your run if you followthese guidelines: engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key II system, Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or however, is not working properly and mustbe serviced less for the first500 miles (804 km). by your Buick dealer. Your vehicleis not protected by Don’t drive at anyone speed -- fast or the PASS-Key 11 system. slow -- for the first500 miles (804 km). If you lose or damage a PASS-KeyI1 ignition key, see Don’t make full-throttle starts. your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service Avoid making hard stops for the first PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. 200 miles (322 km) or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.
~ 2-14- Ignition Switch in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’sa
theft-deterrentfeature. .; . =- C I OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transmission but doesn’t send electrical
power to any accessories. Turn the keyto the OFF . ;, ,. position if you must have your vehiclein motion whiie the engine is off. RUN (D): This is the position for driving. START (E): This key position starts your engine. A E Note that even ifthe engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories, suchas the radio andvemtion fan. !
With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, you can turn NOTICE: the switch tofive different positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can’t like the radio and the windshield wipers whenthe turn it, be sure it is all theway in. If it is, then engine is off. To use the ACCESSORY position, push in turn the steeringwheel leftand rightwhile you the key and turnit toward you. Your steering wheel will turn thekey hard. But turn thekey only with remain locked,just as it was before you inserted the key. your hand. Using a tool to forceit could break
LOCK (B): Before you put the keyin, your ignition the key or the ignition switch. If none of this ..~ ’. will be inthe LOCK position. This is the only position works, then yourvehicle needs service.
2-15 Starting Your Engine NOTICE: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Your engine won’t startin any other position-- that’s a safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving, Holding your key in STARTfor longer than use NEUTRAL (N)only. 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. NOTICE: 2. If it doesn’t start within10 seconds, push the Don’t try to shift to PARK(P) if your hick accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, whileyou is moving. If you do, you could damage the hold the ignition key inSTART. When the engine transmission. Shift to PARK(P) only when your starts, let go of the key andlet up on the accelerator vehicle is stopped. pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18”C), do this: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your ignition key toSTART and hold it there. When the engine gets warm. engine starts,let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed,if you have to, until your engine has runfor a while.
I I 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then Engine Coolant Heater (Option) stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to the In very cold weather, 0 OF(- 18 O C) or colder, the engine floor and holding it there as you hold the key in coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but the coolant heater should be pluggedin a minimum of this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. four hours prior to starting your vehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. NOTICE: 2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. Your engine is designed to work with the 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with yourdealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong the partof this manual thattells how to doit kind of extension cord could overheat and cause without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing a fire. You could be seriouslyinjured. Plug the Your Vehicle” in the Index. cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cordwon’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sureto Automatic Transmission Operation store the cord as it was before to keepit away from moving engine parts.If you don’t, it could There are several be damaged. different positions for How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged your shift lever. in? Theanswer dependson the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your Buick dealer inthe area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
PARK (P): This locks your transmission drive shaft. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
2-18 brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift leverall the way into PARK (P) as you It is dangel 1s to get out of your vehicle if‘ tl maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the into the gear you wish.See “Shifting Out of parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. PARK (P)” in ths section. Don’t leaveyour vehicle when the engineis REVERSE (R): Use this gearto back up. running unless you have to. If you have leftthe engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others couldbe injured. To be sure your NOTICE: vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairIy level ground, always setyour parking brake and Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is move the shift lever toBARK (P). moving forward could damage yourtransmission. See “Shifting IntoPARK (P),’ in theIndex. If Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in stopped. the Index. To rock your vehicle back and forth get to out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see Ensure the shift leveris fully in PARK (P) range before “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor Snow” in the Index. starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular
2-19 A FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Option) (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.If If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you the shift lever isput in FIRST (l),the transmission additional traction on snow, mud,ice, sand or gravel.It won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going works like a standard axle most of the time, but when slowly enough. one of the rear wheels has no traction andthe other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. I NOTICE: Parking Brake If your rearwheels can’trotate, don’ttry to To set the parking brake, drive. This might happenif you were stuck in hold the regular brake pedal very deep sand or mud or were up againstsolid a down with yourright foot. object. You could damage your transmission. Push down the parking Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your brake pedal withyour left vehicle there withonly the accelerator pedal. This foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning could overheat damage the transmission. Use and light will come on. your brakes orshift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.
2-21 To release the parking Shifting Into PARK (P) brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the PARK BRAKE CAUT’3N: release lever. h It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fullym PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have leftthe engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. If you’repulling a trailer, see NOTICE: “Towing a Trailer” in theIndex.
Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes tooverheat. You may have to 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and replace them, and you could also damage other set the parking brake. parts of your vehicle.
,-,&:& you me towing a trailer andare parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section explains what to do first to keepthe trailer from moving.
. .. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this:
Move the lever upas far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
0 Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If youcan leave your vehicle with the ignition keyin your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P).
2-23 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Eneine F nnine If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of the A vehicle may put too muchforce on the parking pawl in /!\ CAU I ION: the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out ofPARK (P). Thisis called “torque lock.” It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then engine running.Your vehicle could move shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the suddenly if the shift lever is not fullyPARK in (P) driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. with the parking brakefmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could When you are ready to drive, move theshift lever out overheat and even catch fire.You or others could of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another engine running unless you have to. vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission,so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicleis in PARK (P) and your parking brakeis firmly set before you leaveit. After you’ve moved the shift leverinto the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, if see you can move the shift lever awayfrom PARK (P) without first pullingit toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
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- Windows Power Windows It can be dangerous get to out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fillyin PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leaveyour vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your vehicle won’tmove, even whenyou’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a The power windows controls are on the driver’s armrest. trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. They control each of the four windows. To open a window, move the switch towardDN. To close it, move the switch towardUP.
2-27 The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down Wagon Rear Vent Windows feature. Pull theAUTO switch back all the way. Once engaged, releaseit and the window will lower allthe way. To stop the window from lowering, press the switch forward. To raise the window, press the switch forward. There are individual switches near each window.The driver has a lock out switch. PressLOCK to disable the power window switches. This will prevent passengers from opening and closingthe windows. The driver can still control all of the windows withthe switch in the- locked position. PressUNLOCK to restore normal operation to all passenger window switches.
In the rear area, thereis a vent window on each sideof the vehicle. To open, lift the latch and push out.To close, pull in and back on the latch. Horn To sound the horn, press the pad with the horn symbol on either sideof the steering wheel.
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator If a bulbis burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go onat all when you The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and check the downward (for left) positions.These positions allow you fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). to signal a turn or lane a change. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for To signal a turn, movethe lever all the way up or the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher is used. down. When the turn is finished, the lever will With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash return automatically. even if a turn signal bulbis burned out. Check the front An arrow on the instrument and rear turn signal lamps regularlyto make sure they panel will flashin the are working. A chime will soundif your turn signal remainson after having driven 1/2 mile (0.8 km), to remind you to turn off your signal. Headlamp Highbow Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to highor high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way To signal alane change, just raise or lower the lever toward you. Then releaseit. until the arrow starts to flash. Holdit there until you When the high beams are complete your lane change.The lever will return by on, this light on the itself when you releaseit. instrument panel will also As you signal a turnor a lane change,if the arrows don’t be on. flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. I!I1 V?indshield Washer Wagon Rear WindowWashermiper At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle with the wordPUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddleis held. The wipers will clear the window and then either stopor return to your preset speed.
I A CAUTION: I In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield, blocking your vision. Press the topof theREAR WIPER-WASH switch toturn on the rear wiper. Press the bottomof the switch to turn itoff. To spray windshield washer fluid on the rear window, press the topof the switch until the rear wiper turns on. Then press the topof the switch further. Washer fluid will start to spray after a coupleof seconds and continue as long as you hold the switch. When you release the switch, the wiper will remainon until you turnit off by pressing the bottomof the switch. The rear window washer fluid comes from the windshield washer reservoir. 2.-32 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou without keeping your foot can’t drive safelyat a steady speed. So, on the accelerator. This can don’t use your cruise control on winding really help on long trips. roads or inheavy traffic. Cruise control does not Cruise control canbe dangerous on work at speeds below about slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes 25 mph (40 km/h). in tire traction can causeneedless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. Don’t use cruise controlon slippery roads. When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shutsoff.
2-33 I Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and thenyou apply the brake. This,of course, shutsoff the cruise control. But you don’t need to resetit. ! If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you mighthit a button and you can move the cruise go into cruise when you don’t want to. could You control switch fromON to be startled andeven lose control. Keepthe cruise WA (Resume/Accelerate) control switch OFF until you want touse it. for about half a second.
1. Move the cruise control switch toON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. Push in theSET button at the end of the lever You’ll go right back up to your chosenmeed and and releaseit. stay there. Increasing Speed WhileUsing Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the buttonat the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-34 Move the CRUISE switch from ON to WA. Hold Using Cruise Control onHills it there until you get up to the speed you want, How well yourcruise control will work on hills depends then release the switch. To increase your speed in upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. very small amounts, move the switch to WA for When going up steep Ills, you may have to step on the less than half a second and then release it. Each accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear (1.6 km/h) faster. to keep your speeddown. Of course, applying the brake Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control takes you outof cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too muchtrouble and don’t usecruise control on There are two ways to reduce your speed while using steep hills. cruise control: Ending Cruise Control 0 Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. There are two ways to turn offthe cruisecontrol: To slow down in very small amounts, press the Step lightly on the brake pedal. button for less than half a second. Each time you do 0 Move the CRUISE switch to OFF. tlus, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h)slower. Erasing Speed Memory Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control When you turnoff the cruisecontrol or the ignition, Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When your cruise control set speed memoryis erased. you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
2-35 Lamps Lamps On Reminder The LIGHTS knob controls these lamps: If the lamp switch isleft on, you’ll hear a warning tone when you turn off the ignition.You can disable the tone Headlamps on vehicles without Daytime Running Lampsor twilight Taillamps sentinel by turning the instrument panel brightnessall the way down. ParkingLamps Daytime Running Lamps 0 LicenseLamps Sidemarker Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Instrument Panel Lights DRL can be helpfulin many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the 0 Interior Courtesy Lamps short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensoron top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. Pull the knob toward you, to the first setting to turnon The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps the parking lamps. Pull the knob toward you, tothe come on at reduced brightnessin daylight when: second settingto turn on the headlamps. 0 the ignition is on, By rotating the knob, you can make the instrument panel lights bright or dim and turn the courtesy lamps on oroff. 0 the headlamp switch is off, and 0 the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
2-36 o ~ff,and your low-beam headh.nps elrange to duced brightness of DRL. Interior Lamps Front Reading Lamps Delayed Illuminated Entry Without Front seat reading lampsare turned on by pressingthe switches located on the rearview mirror. Keyless Entry System When you openthe door, the interior courtesy lamps Rear Reading. Lamps will turn on. These lampswill go off automaticallyafter These courtesy lampsturn about 40 seconds, or whenthe ignition is turned on. on when you open the They make it easy for you to enter and leave the vehicle. doors. You also can turn theselamps on by rotating the LIGHTS switch all the way tothe left. To turn on the reading lamps when the doorsare Delayed Illuminated Entry Withthe closed, press the top of the Keyless Entry System switch. Pressthe bottom of the switch to turn themoff. As long as the doorsare closed and the ignition is off If you press the UNLOCK button on the Keyless Entry transmitter,the interior lamps will come onfor about 30 seconds oruntil you start your engine. a If you press theDOOR button on the Keyless Entry transmitter, theinterior lamps will come onfor about two seconds. Wagon Rear Compartment Lamps Mirrors There are lamps on the assist handlesin the rear area Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror of the station wagon. Press the switch to turn themon or off.
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirrorso you can see clearly behind your These lamps come on when the tailgateis opened as a vehicle. The mirror has pivots so that you can move it door. Thev off when the tailgate is completely closed. turn up and down or side to side. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving.Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Press thetab for daytime driving.
2-39 Electrochromic Mirror (Option) UdOff Switch rress the switch located at the baseof the mirror IO turn on the auto-dimming feature. Pressit again to turnoff. Reverse Gear DayMode When the shift leveris placed in REVERSE (R), the mirror changes tothe daytime modefor a bright image in the mirror as you back up. Cleaning Photocells
Your Buick may have an automatic insideminor. During the dayit works like a regula mirror, but at night it adjusts for the glareof headlamps behind you. The mirror delays before switchingfrom day to night mode. This change may take a few seconds. This delay prevents rapid changingof the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Use a cotton swab and glass cleanerto clean the front and rear photocells that makethe electrochromic rnirror work.
2-40 Convex Outside Mirror outside mirror must be adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle. Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the Power (Option) driver’s seat. If your Buick has optional power mirrors, the mirror control is located on the driver’s door. Movethe center switch to choose A convex mirror can make things (like other either side mirror. Press any vehicles) look farther away than they really are. of the four arrows to move If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you the mirror in the desired could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your MIRROR direction.
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before L changing lanes. u Adjust each mirrorso you can just see the side of your Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors(Option) vehicle and the area behind your vehicle. The outside mirrors are heated when you activatethe Storage Compartments rear window defogger. Each of the side doors has a storage compartment. Foldaway Outside Mirrors You also have storage pockets behind thefront seats. Manual Glove Box To adjust the driver’sside outside mirror, rotate the knob To open the glove box,pull the latch toward you. Use located on the driver’s door.The passenger’s side the door key tolock and unlock the glove box.
2-41 Front Storage Armrest (Option) Wagon Locked Storage Compartment 'l'his compartment is on the inside panelat the rear of the vehicle, on the drrver's side. Use the oval key to lock and unlock this door.
The front armrest opens intoa storage area with a coinholder and slots for cassettes and compact discs. You can fold out the cupholders and close the compartment lid. Turn the key to the right to unlock. The key cannotbe removed in this position. To close and lock,lift up and push in on the door.Turn the key to left, back to the original position and remove. There are also storage bins in the rear area.
' 2-42 Convenience Net (Wagon)
If the wagon has a rear facing third seat, items stored in the net could injure occupants seated there in the event of a crash, or the net could slow their exit afterward.Unhook the net and store it when passengers will ride in the rear facing seat.
A convenience net is provided for the rearof your wagon to help keep small loads, Like grocery bags, from falling over during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store such loads under the load floor, or on the load floor as far forward as you can. Keepthe rear load floor flat when you use the net.
2-43 Convenience Net (Sedan) Cargo Cover OrRoll-Up Cargo Cover The cargo cover allows hidden storage inthe rear area of your vehicle.The cover is mounted behind the second seat.
To use the cargo cover: 1. Pull the cargo cover by the center handle all the way to the tailgate. Your vehicle has a convenience net. You’ll seeit just 2. Put the hooks of the handle into the slots on the rear inside the back wall of the trunk. pillar trim. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.It can To return the cover: help keep themfrom falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.The net isn’t for larger, heavier 1. Pull on the handle, pulling the cover up andout of loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. the slots. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when 2. Gently let the cover roll back to the front.Be careful you’re not usingit. not tolet go of the cover beforeit is fully retracted, as it could be damaged. To carry larger items, the cargo cover canbe removed To install the cargo cover: and the second seat folded down. To do this: 1. Make Sure the handle is on top. 1. Grasp one end of the cargo cover and pushit toward 2. Stand at one side and grasp one end of the roller. the opposite end. 3. Place the opposite endinto the mounting bracket on 2. Slide it out of the bracket. Store the rolled cover on the far side. the floor behind the front seat. 4. Push the roller toward the inserted end to shortenit and slide the near end into the slot of the bracket near you. It should snap into place. 5. Pull on each end of the cover to be sureit is An improperly stored cargo cover could be locked in place. The cover can be left rolled up thrown about the vehicle during a collision or when not needed. sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always storeit When you putit back, always be sure thatis it securely reattached.
2-45 Luggage Carrier (Option) You have a luggage carrier and can load thingson top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, sliding cross rails and placesuse to for tying things down. These let you load some things on top of your vehicle, so long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. If you try to carry something on topof your vehicle that is longer or wider than theluggage carrier -- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and so forth -- the wind can catchit as you drive along. This can causeyou to lose control. What you are carryingcould be violentlytorn off, and this could causeyou or other drivers to have a collision, and of course damage yourvehicle. You may be able to carry something like inside.this But, never carry something longerwider or than your luggage carrier on topof your vehicle. Adjusting the Crossbar NOTICE:
Loading-cargo thatweighs more than 200 Ibs. (90 kg) on thelu-ggagecarrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a proper size and weight, put iton the slats, as far forward asyou can, and distributethe load evenly alongthe slats. Then slide the cross rail up against the rear of the load, to help keep it from moving. You can then tie it down.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Buick. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in 1. Loosen the knob at each end of the crossbar. the Index. 2. Position the crossbar by sliding it on the track. To prevent damage or loss .of cargo as you’re driving, 3. Attach commercial carriers as recommendedby check now and then to makesure the luggage carrier and their manufacturer. cargo are still securely fastened. 4. Tighten the knob to secure the crossbar in place. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is near the front center ashtray.To use the lighter, pushit in all the way and let go. When The front center ashtray may belifted out for cleaning. it’s ready,it will pop backby itself. The rear ashtrays are located on the door armrests. Lift the cover and pullup on a rear ashtray to remove if for cleaning. I NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter inwith your hand I NOTICE: while it is heating, itwon’t be able to backaway from the heatingelement whenit’s ready. That Don’t put papersor other flammable things can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other the heatingelement. smoking materialscould ignite them, causing a damaging fire. Sun Visors Wagon Vista Cover To block out glare, you can swing downthe visors. You Two sunshades above the second seat blockout sun rays can also swing them to the side.If the visors swing too for second seat passengers. easily, tighten the screwson the rear of the visors. Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
The lighted visor vanity mirror lightsup when the mirror cover is opened. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lamps.
2-49 Instrument Panel 1. Side Vents 9. Audio System 2. Main Lamp Control 10. Transmission Shift Lever 3. Instrument Cluster 11. Horn Symbols 4. Center Vents 12. Multifunction Lever 5. Cornfort Controls 13. Parking Brake Release 6. Glove Box 14. Hood Release 7. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 15. Rear Wipermasher and Rear Window 8. Convenience Tray Release (Wagon) Instrument Panel Cluster
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Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicleis running. You'll know how fast you're going, how muchfuel you're using, and many other things you'll need toknow to drive safely and economically.
2-52 Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer
..- ~. __. .., Your speedometer lets you see your speedin both miles A trip odometer can tell per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your you how may miles you odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, have driven since you last in either miles (usedin the United States) or kilometers set it to zero. To reset it, (used in Canada). @ press the button. Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer.If you can 101010l01011121 see very noticeable bright silver lines betweenthe numbers, someone has probably triedto turn it back. The numbers may notbe accurate. You may wonder what happensif a vehicle has to have a new odometer installed. The new one should be set to the same reading as the old one.If that is not possible, then it’s set at zero, and a label on the driver’s door must show the old reading and when the new one was installed. Safety Belt Reminder Lig
When the key is turned to RUN or STAFtT, a chime WUJ come on for about eight secondsto remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety beltis already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on until thednver's belt is buckled.
." Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even gerws. So please get to know your warning lights gagei'They're a big help. . ,. Air Bag Readiness Light Battery Light There is an air bagreadiness light on the instrument When you turn the key to panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the RUN or START, this light air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light will come on briefly,to tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system show that your alternator check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, and battery charging the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. systems are working. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag’’ in the Index. VOLTS You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light If the light stays on, your vehicle needs service and you AIR should go out. This means should take your Buick tothe dealer at once. To save the system is ready. your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories BAG and set your air system to OFF.
IXthe air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bagsystem may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
2-55 Brake System Warning Light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closerto the floor. It may take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have the Your Buick’s hydraulic brake systemis divided into two vehicle towed for service. (See “TowingYour Vehicle” parts. If one part isn’t working, the otherpart can still in the Index.) work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake CAUTION: problem. Haveyour brake system inspected right away. A This light should come on Your brake systemmay not be working properly when you turn the ignition if the brake system warning light on. is Driving key to START. If it doesn’t with the brake system warning light on can lead come on then,have it fixed to an accident.If the lightis still on after you’ve so it will be ready to warn pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have you if there’s a problem. the vehicle towed for service.
When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake.The light will stay onif your parking brake doesn’t release If the light comes on while you are driving, pulloff the fully. If it stays on after your parking brakeis fully road and stop carefully.You may notice that the pedalis released, it means you havea brake problem.
2-56 Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key toRUN. If the With the anti-lock brake light doesn’t come on then,have it fixed so it will be system, this light will ready to warn you if thereis a problem. come on when you start The anti-lock brake system warning light may also your engine and may stay come on when you are driving with a compact spare tire. on for several seconds. happens, the light means you won’thave That’s normal. If this ANTI - anti-lock until you replace the compact sparewith a full-size tire. If the warning light stayson after you LOCK replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, orit if comes on again when you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If the light stays on, turn the ignitionoff. Or, if thelight comes on when you’re driving, stopas soon as possible and turn the ignitionoff. Then start theengine again to reset the system.If the light still stayson, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick needs service.If the regular brake system warning light isn’ton, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake systemwarning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
2-57 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light This gage shows theengine This light comes on asa coolant temperature. If the bulb check when you start I TEMP gage pointei moves into your engine. This light tells h& the red area, your engine is you that yourengine too hot! coolant has overheated.
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That reading meansthe sarne thing as the warning light. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal It means that :yourengine coolant has overheated.If you driving conditions, youshould pull off the road, stop have been operating your vehicle under normal driving your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible. conditions, you should pulloff the road, stop your In “Problems on theRoad,” this manual shows you vehicle and turn off the engine as soonas possible. See what to do.See “Engine Overheating” in the Index. “Engine Overheating” in theIndex.
2-58 Low Coolant Warning Light Malfunction IndicatorLamp (Service Engine Soon Light) If you have this light and it comes on, the system is low on coolant and the engine LOW may overheat. COOLANT SERVICE LEVEL 'ENGINE CHECK SOON
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Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems.
2-59 This system is called OBDIT (On-Board ~ Diagnostics-Second Generation) andis intended NOTICE: to assure thatemissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner If you keep driving your vehicle withthis light environment. (In Canada, OBDI1 is replaced by on, after a while, your emission controls may not Enhanced Diagnostics.)The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that thereis a problem and work as well, your fuel economy may not be as service is required. Malfunctions often. will be indicated good and your engine may not run as smoothly. by the system before any problemis apparent, which This could lead to costly repairs that may not be may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle. This covered by your warranty. system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. This light shouldcome on, as acheck to show youit is working, when the ignitionis on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’tcome on, haveit repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunctionone in of two ways: e Light Flashing-- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and serviceis required. e Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.
2-60 If the LightIs Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following:
0 Reduce vehicle speed. Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle?
0 Avoid hard accelerations. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, malung sureto fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if thefuel Avoid steep uphill grades. cap has been left offor improperly installed. This will, 0 If towing a trailer, reduce themount of cargo being allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few hauled as soonas it ispossible. driving trips should turn the light off. If the light stops flashingand remains on steady,see “If Did youjust drive through a deep puddleof water? the Light Is On Steady” following. If so, your electrical system maybe wet. The condition If the light continues to flash, whenit is safe to doso, will usually be corrected when the electrical system stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle inPARK (P). Turn the dries out. A few driving trips should turn the lightoff. key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady,see “If the Light Is On Are you low on fuel? Steady” following. If the light is still flashing follow the As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your dealeror not run as efficiently as designed since small amountsof qualified service centerfor service. air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire.The system can detect this. Addingfuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install thefuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turnthe light off.
2-61 Have you recently changed brands offuel? Engine Oil Pressure Light If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with qualityfuel (see This light tells youif there “Fuel” in the Index). Poorfuel quality will cause your could be a problem with engine not to run as efficiently as designed.You may 1 notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on OIL acceleration or stumblingon acceleration. (These conditions maygo away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience this condition, change thefuel brand you use. It will requireat least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. There are three times this light can come on briefly, If none of the above stepshave made the light turnoff, which is normal and doesn’t show a problem. They are: have your dealer or qualified service center checkthe The light comes on when you turn your key to RUN vehicle. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and or START. That’sjust a check tobe sure the light diagnostic tools to fix any mechanicalor electrical works. If this light doesn’t come on, be sure to have problems that may have developed. it fixed so it will be there to warn youif something goes wrong.
0 If you’re idling at a stop sign, the lightmay blink on and then off. If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a moment. >I, - * . ..“ - .. , . .. But, when this light comeson and stays on,it means oil ‘.* 1 ;p,. 4.2-5 Low Oil Level Light . - -... isn’t going through yourengine properly. You could be low on oil, or you might have some other oil problem. The LOW OIL LEV light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light LOW doesn’t come on,have OIL your vehicle serviced,so Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure islow. If it will be readyto warn you do, your engine can becomeso hot thatit LEV you if there’s a problem. catches fire.You or others couldbe burned. Check youroil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. If the light stays on, yourengine oil level shouldbe checked. Check youroil level (be sure your vehicleis on a level surface), and bringthe engine oil up to the proper I NOTICE: level, if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. Damage to your engine from neglectedoil problems canbe costly and is notcovered by your
warranty. ”’ Change Oil Indicator maintenance schedule or when the CHANGEOIL light comes on, whichever comes first.See “Engine Oil” in The CHANGE OIL light the Index. should come on briefly as a bulb check when you After changing the engine oil, the system must be reset. start the engine.If the With the ignition key in the RUN position but the engine CHANGE light doesn’tcome on, off, fully push and release the accelerator pedal three have it serviced. times within five seconds.If the CHANGEOIL light OIL flashes two times, the systemis reset. However, if the light comes on and stays onfor five seconds, it did not reset. You’ll need to reset the system again. Cruise Control Light If the CHANGEOIL light comes on and stays on This light comeson when for 20 seconds after you start the engine, have the oil you set cruise control. changed. The light may indicate to change theoil sooner than suggested in your maintenance schedule, depending on your driving patterns.The light is activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System which determines the CRUISE condition of the oil but doesn’t sense heavy dust in the air or check the oil level. Therefore, you should change your oil at the intervals recommended in your
2-64 Low Washer Fluid Light Pass Key Light This light will come on as a If the engine does not start bulb check when you start and this light comes on, the the engine. If this light key may be dirty or wet. comes on and stays on, it LOW means you’re low on PASS WASH washer fluid. Add fluid.See KEY FLUID “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.
If this light comes on and stayson while driving, you Wagon Gate Ajar Light will be able to restartyour vehicle if you turnit off. This light should come on However, your vehicle will not be protected the by when detailgate is opened PASS-Key I1 feature. See “PASS-Key%’’ in the Index. as a dobr. It will stay on until the tailgate has been GATE fully closed. It does not come on when the tailgate AJAR has been openedas a drop-gate.
f 2-65 Fuel Gage Low Fuel Light Your fuel gage shows how This light comes on briefly FUEL much fuel is in your tank.It as a bulb check when you works only when the engine start your engine.If this 112 is Whenon.indicator the light comes on and stays F nearsEMPTY (E), youstill LOW on, you should get more have a little fuel left.You fuel soon. need to get more right away. FUEL
The following situations are normal and do not indicate a fuel gage malfunction. 0 At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL 0;). 0 It takes more (or less) gas fillto up than the gage indicated. For example,the gage may have indicated half full, butit took more -- or less -- than half of the tank’s capacity tofill it. 0 The gage may move when you turn a corner, speed up or stop your vehicle. 0 When you turn the engineoff, the gage doesn’t go all the way back to EMPTY (E). NOTES
2-67 2-68 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Fan Control control and audio systems offered with your Buick.Be The fan control selects theforce of air you want.Slide sure to read about the particular systems supplied with the lever to the right to increase fan speed and slide the your vehicle. lever to the leftto decrease fan speed. Comfort Controls Temperature Control With this system, youcan control the heating, air Slide the temperature control between COOL and conditioning and ventilationin your Chevrolet. Your WARM to change the temperature of the air coming vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system through your air outlets. described later in this section. Standard Climate Control System Heating When outside temperatures are cold, sliding the temperature control toWARM will send heated air through the heater outlets, and some through the defrost outlet.
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, . --Onvery hot days, open the windows long enough tolet
...- <,, ihot inside air escape. This reduces the'amount of work . . *,yourair conditioner's compressor will have to do, which . . .should help fuel economy. Press A/C to turn on the _.q ...-'E ' iair. conditioning.
'-- yi RECIRC: This setting provides~maximumcooling by
*' ..- *: ,o,,irecirculating theair inside your vehicle.The airflow .* . =*. . -.comesfrom the upper outlets. .' :-. -MIDDLE: Pressing this button directs the air through - .- - . Yhe upper outlets.
:I I. 'X . - .-- BLEND: This setting directs the airflow to the upper outlets and the heater outlets. System Controls FLOOR: Pressing this button directs all the airflow to TEMP: To choose the temperature you want the heater outlets. maintained inside the vehicle, use this button. Pressing theTEMP button only once with the exterior temperature displayed will not change the set temperature. From the AUTO mode, pressing the temperature to MIDDLE: Pressing this button directs the air through 90°F (33 O C)will automatically allow the system to the upper outlets. select the high fanspeed and FLOOR mode. BLEND: This setting directs the airflow to the upper From the AUTO mode, pressingthe temperature to outlets and the heater outlets. 60 OF (1 6 O C)will automatically allow the system to FLOOR: Pressing this setting directs all airflow to the select the high fan speed and mode to MIDDLE heater outlets. recirculate air. VENT: Use this setting when you don’t want tocool the AUTO: When the system is set forautomatic, air will air coming into your vehicle. The airflow will come come from the heater outlets, the upper outlets or both. from theupper outlets. Fan speed will vary (unless an arrow on the FAN button has been pressed) as the system gets to and maintains OFF: When the system is off, the ventilation allows air the temperature setting you have selected. to flow through the heater outlets while the vehicle is moving. The selected temperature, the fan speed and AUTOwill appear on the display. The exterior temperature will show in the display area. In cold weather, the system will delay turning onthe Fan Speeds fan to avoid blowing cold air. The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside The speed of the fanis controlled automatically if you temperature and time since the engine was last started. have the fan on AUTO. However, you can control the Pressing an arrow on the FAN button will override this fan speed with the FAN button. delay andturn on the fan. The fan speed willgo lower or higher with every pressof the button until the lowest or highest speed is reached.
3-3 Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or cooling is needed, press theA/C button on the manual Adjust the direction of system to deactivate theair conditioner. RECIRC, airflow by m0vin.g the DEFOG and DEFROST must also be off. Air will flow louvered vents. through the heater outlets. Adjust the temperature control lever to a comfortable level. The automatic system will recirculate the air inside the vehicle for maximum air conditioning performanceif the inside of the vehicleis hot. The automatic system will return to circulating outside air once the vehicle interior has cooled down. Defogging and Defrosting DEFROST: This setting directs theairflow to the Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your defrost outlet and some to the heater outlet. Use defrost Buick when the vehicleis moving. Whenthe vehicle is when you wantto remove fog orice from the windshield. not moving, you canget outside air to flow through by Fan speed will be controlled automatically, or you can selecting any air choice, except therear window choose another speed by pressing theFAN button. defogger (and anyfan speed if you have the manual DEFOG: This setting directs the airflow to the defrost climate control system). outlet to keep the windshield clear and to the heater outlet for passenger comfort. Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems @ REAR DEFOG:Press &us button to get fog or ice Your Delco@audio system has been designedto operate off your rear window. After10 minutes, the rear window easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get defogger will go off by itself, or pressing the button again the most enjoymentout of it if you acquaint yourself during the heating cycle will shutit off. If you need with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do additional warming time, press the button again. and how to operate all itscontrols, to be sure you’re If you have the heated outside rearviewmirrors option, getting the most out of the advanced engineering that the mirrors will be warmed when the rear defoggeris on. went into it. Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license S’ettingthe Clock or decal across the defogger grid on the rear window. Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears. Press and hold MIN until.the correct minute appears. NOTICE: You may set the clock with the ignition off if you press RECALL first and follow the same procedure Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp described above. on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you could cutor damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
3-5 AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being playedor the clock display.To change what is normally shown onthe display (station or time), press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. If you press the knob when the ignitionis off, the clock will showfor a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to select AM,FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lowerknob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to go to the next higher or lower station.The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds Playing the Radio and SCAN will appearon the display. UseSCAN to VOLUME: Turn this knobto turn the system on and listen to stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to off. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turnit a station, stopfor a few seconds, then goon to the next counterclockwise to decreasethe volume. station. Press oneof the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning.
3-6 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let TREB: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to knob to increase or decrease treble. The middle position 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). is a detent. 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. Push the knobs back in when youare not using them. 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK. Adjusting the Speakers 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move 4. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle button. Whenever you pressthat numbered button, position is a detent and balances the speakers. the station you set will return. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move P SCAN: Press ths button to listen to each of your the sound to the front orrear speakers. The middle preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to position is a detent andbalances the speakers. the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop Playing a CassetteTape scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the The longer siae with the tape visible should face to the radio will not stop at thepreset station. right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape will beginplaying. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled Setting the Tone sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the remove the tape and start over. knob to increase or decrease bass. The middle position is While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, a detent. BAL, TREB and BASScontrols just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which sideof the tape is playing.
3-7 If you want to insert a tape when the ignitionor radio is SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the off, first pressEJECT or RECALL. Note that the tape that is playing. cassette tape adapterkits for portable compact disc (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. players may not workin your cassette player. These The display will show eitherOFF or ON for a few adapters can cause an error message on the display, and seconds when you press the button. the adapter cassette could be ejected. Dolby@ Noise Reductionis manufactured under a Your tape bias isset automatically. license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. SEEK: Press the forward or backward arrow to search Dolby and the double-D symbolare trademarks of for the next or previous selection on the tape.Your tape Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. must haveat least three secondsof silence between each EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape.The radio selection for SEEK to work.The sound will be muted will play. while seeking. CLN: This message may appear on the display.If it 44 (3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.It Press it again to return to playing speed.The radio will will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as play while the tape reverses. possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player.See (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After part.. of the tape. Press the button again to return to you clean the player, press and hold EJECT forfive playing speed. The radio will play while the tape seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will advances. display --- to show the indicator was reset.
3-8 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RECALL: Press this button briefly to recallthe station and AutomaticTone Control (Option) being played or the clock display.To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press this button until yousee the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will showfor a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to selectAM, FMl or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press the up or down arrow to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the up or down arrows togo to the next higher or lower station. The sound willbe muted while seeking. SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds Playing the Radio and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and listen to stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to off. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turnit a station, stopfor a few seconds, thengo on to the next counterclockwise to decrease the volume. station. Press one of the SEEK buttons again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let Setting theTone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). knob to increase or decrease bass. The middle position 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. is a detent. 2. Find the station you wantby using TUNE or SEEK. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turnthe 3. Press TONEto select the setting you prefer. knob toincrease or decrease treble.The middle position is a detent. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. Push the knobs backin when you are not using them. 5. The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the button. Whenever youpress that numbered button, TONE: This feature allows you to choose presettreble the station youset will return and the TONE and bass equalizationsettings designed for classical, pop, rock,jazz, talk andcountry/western stations. you selected will be automatically selectedfor CLASS will appear onthe display when youfirst pres,s that button. TONE. Each time you pressit, another setting will P SCAN: Press this button tolisten to each of your appear on the display. Press it again afterC & W preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to appears andMANUAL, will appear. Tonecontrol will the fiistpreset station, stop for a few seconds, then go return to the TREB and BASSknobs. Also, if you use on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop the TREB and BASS knobs,control will return to them scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the and MANUAL will appear. radio will not stop at the preset station. AUTO SET: Press this button and the system will seek and set the12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your presetbuttons. To return to thestations you manually set, press AUTO SET again.
3-: adapters can cause an error message on the display, and the adapter cassette could be ejected. Your tape bias is set automatically. PREV (1): Press this button to searchfor the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work. The sound will be muted while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this buttonto search for the next selection on thetape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT to work. The sound will be muted whileseeking. The SEEK up and down arrows willalso find the previous and next selections on the tape. 44 (3): Press this button toreverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. (4): Press this button to advance quicklyto another part.. of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. SIDE (5): Press this button tochange the side of the tape that is playing. 10 (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and The double-D symbol will appear on the display. Compact Disc Players and Automatic Tone Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured under a license Control (Option) from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is in the player. SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape function when the radiois on. TAPE withan arrow will appear on the display when the tapeis active. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape.The radio will play. CLN: This message may appearon the display. If it does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.It will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After Playing the Radio you clean the player, press and hold EJECTfor five seconds to reset the CLN indicator.The radio will VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and display --- to show the indicator was reset. off. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turnit counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
3-12 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let being played or the clock display. To change what is you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to normally shown on the display (stationor time), press 18 stations (six AM, sixFM1 and six FM2). the button until yousee the display you want, then hold 1. Press to select the band. the button until the display flashes. If you press the AM-FM button when the ignitionis off, the clock will showfor a 2. Find the station you wantby using TUNE or SEEK. few seconds. 3. Press TONE to select the setting you prefer. Finding a Station 4. Press and holdone of the six numbered buttons. AM-FM: Press this buttonto select AM, FM1 or FM2. 5. The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the The display shows your selection. button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the TONE you TUNE: Press the up or down mow to choose radio stations. selected willbe automatically selectedfor that button. SEEK: Press the up or down mows to go to the next higher or lower station.The sound will be muted P SCAN: Press this buttonto listen to eachof your while seeking. preset stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to the first preset station, stopfor a few seconds, thengo SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds on to the next preset station. PressP SCAN again to stop and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN to scanning. If a preset station has weak reception, the listen to stationsfor a few seconds.The radio will go to radio will not stop at the preset station. a station, stopfor a few seconds, then goon to the next station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop AUTO PRESET Press this button andthe system will scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning. seek and set the12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO PRESET again.
3-13 Setting theTone FADE: Press this button lightlyso it extends. Turnthe BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turnthe knob to move the soundto the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. knob to increaseor decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the Push the knobs back in when youare not using them. knob to increase or decrease treble. Playing a Cassette Tape Push the knobs backin when you are not using them. The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble right. If the ignition is on, but the radiois off, the tape and bass equalization settings designed for classical, will begin playing.If you hear nothingor hear a garbled pop, rock,jazz, talk and country/western stations. sound the tape may not bein squarely. Press EJECT to CLASS will appearon the display when you first press remove the tape and start over. TONE. Each time you pressit, another setting will While the tapeis playing, use the VOLUME,FADE, appear on the display. Pressit again after C& W BAL, TREB and BASS controlsjust as you dofor the appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will radio. Other controls mayhave different functions when return to the TREB andBASS knobs. Also, if you use a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to the TREB and BASS knobs, control will return to them show which sideof the tapeis playing. and MANUAL will appear. If you want to insert a tape when the ignitionor radio is Adjusting the Speakers off, first press EJECT or RECALL.Note that the cassette tape adapter kitsfor portable compact disc BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the players may not work in your cassette player. These knob to movethe sound to theleft or right speakers. adapters can cause an error message onthe display, and Use the middle position to balance these speakers. the adapter cassette could be ejected. Your tape bias is set automatically.
Playing a Compact Disc NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track. Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side The .up. If you hold the button or pressit more than once, the player will pullit in. The disc should begin playing. player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. you’re driving on a very rough road orif it’s very hot, If The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the the disc may not play and an error code may appear on previous and next selectionson the disc. the display. Press RECALLto take the errorcode off the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should 44 (3): Press and hold this button to return to a passage play. If the disc comes out,it could be that: quickly. You will hear sound. The disc is upside down. (4): Press and hold this buttonto advance to a passage.. quickly. You will hear sound. It is dirty, scratched or wet. RAND (6):Press this button to hear the tracks in It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and random, rather than sequential, order. try again.) AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc RECALL: Press this button tosee which trackis is in the player. playing. Press it again within five seconds tosee how If you turn off the ignitionor radio with a disc in the long it has been playing. To change whatis normally player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the ignition or system, the disc will start playing whereit button until you see the display you want, then hold the stopped, if it was the last-selected audio source. button untilthe display flashes. SOURCE: Press this button to change to the discfunction PREV (1): Press this button togo to the start of the when the radio is on. When a disc is inserted,the disc will current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If play until you pressAM-FM. Then the disc will stop you hold the button or pressit more than once, the playing and the radio will play. Press SOURCE again to player will continue moving back through the disc.The play a disc again. CD PLAY will show on the display. sound will be muted while seeking. EJECE Press this button to remove the disc.The radio will play. Theft-Deterrent Feature 1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your the vehicle. radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery poweris removed. 2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position. If THEFTLOCK is active, the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the ignition is OFF. 3. Turn the radio off. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be usedor 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the until --- shows on the display. Nextyou will use the radio is not protected by the feature.If THEFTLOCK is secret code number which youhave written down. activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. 5. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display 6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery with yourcode. power is removed. If your battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code 7. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree before it will operate. with your code. 8. Press AM-FM after youhave confirmed that the Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature code matches the secret code you have written down. The in,ydructions which follow explain how to enter your The display will show REP tolet you know that you secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your recommended that you readthrough all nine steps secret code. before starting the procedure. 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse SEC to let you know that yourradio is secure. between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you muststart the Procedure over at Step4.
3-17 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: . '15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or 1. LOC appears when the ignitionis on. RUN position. 2. Press MIN and000 will appear on the display. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them with your code. down until SEC showson the display. 4. Press HRS to make the first one or two digits agree 4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display. agree with your code. 5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree 5. Press AM-FM after youhave confirmed that the with your code. code matches the secret code you have written down. 6. Press HRS to make the firstone or two digits agree The display will show SEC, indicating the radiois with your code. now operable and secure. 7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the I.I you enter the wrongcode eight times, INOP will code matches the secretcode you have written down. appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour The display will show---, indicating that the radiois with the ignition on before you can again. When you try no longer secured. try again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer. code is entered. When battery poweris given to a secured radio,the radio won't turn on andLOC will appear on the display. Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing lossor damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. FM Stereo Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably stereo will give youthe best sound. But signals FM FM and clearly. will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 h).Tall buildings or hillscan interfere with FM signals, causing the soundto come and, go. NOTICE: AM Before you add any sound equipment to your .The range for most AM stations is greater than forFM, vehicle like a tape player,CB radio, mobile !especially at.night. The longer range, however, can -- telephone ortwo-way radio be sure you can cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can pick -- up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try add whatyou want. If you can, it's very reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you everit. get important to doit properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof Tips About Your Audio System your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other Hearing damage from loud noiseis almost undetectable systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's until it is too late.Your hearing can adapt to higher systems mayinterfere with the operationof volumes of sound. Sound that seems normalcan be loud sound equipment that hasbeen added and harmfulto your hearing. Take precautions by improperly. adjusting the volume control on your radioto a safe So, before adding sound equipment,check with sound level before your hearing adaptsto it. your dealer andbe sure tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
3-19 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which usesa cassette witha fabric belt to clean the A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly can cause tape head.This type of cleaning cassette will not eject.It reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged may not clean as thoroughlyas the scrubbing type cleaner. mechanism. Cassette tapes shouldbe stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants, direct sunlight and Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound qualitymay extreme heat.If they aren’t, they may not operate degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette properly or may cause failure theof tape player. tape is ingood condition before youhave your tape player serviced. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate Care of Your Compact Discs that you have used your tape player 50for hours without Handle discs carefully. Store themin their original cases resetting the tape clean timer. If you notice a reductionin or other protective cases and awayfrom direct sunlight sound quahty,try a known good cassette to seeif the tape and dust.If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampena or the tape playeris at fault. If this other cassette has no clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub discs. Pick up discsby grasping the outer edges or the the tape head as the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn.It edge of the hole andthe outer edge. is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning because your unit is equipped with a cut tape feature.To Fixed Mast Antenna temporarily override this feature (for one insertion), turn The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes the radio off and press and holdTAPE AUX until the without being damaged.If the mast should ever become tape symbol flashes on the display, then insert the slightly bent, youcan straighten it out by hand. If the cassette again. Insert the cassette at least three times to mast is badly bent, asit might be by vandals, you should ensure thorough cleaning.A scrubbing action cleaning replace it. cassette is available through your Buick dealer. Check every once in a while to be sure the ismast still tightened to the fender. 3-20 Power AntennaMast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work wellif NOTICE: it’s cleaned from time to time.To clean the antenna mast: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spiritsor damaged. If the antenna does not go down when equivalent solvent. you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing any need to be cleaned.In either case, lowerthe dirt. antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. antenna down. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turningthe radio or ignition off and on. If the mast portion of your antennais damaged, you can easily replaceit. See your dealer for a replacementkit 6. Repeat if necessary. and follow the instructionsin the kit. I NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it.
3-21 NOTES
3-22 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about drivingis: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety devicein your Buick: Buckle up.(See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means“be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways,it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going tobe careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving.You never Here you’ll find information about driving on different know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve or turn suddenly. also included many other useful tips on driving.
4-1 Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive. But Deah and injury associated withdnnlung and drivingis what if people do? How much is “too much” ifthe a national tragedy. It’sthe number one contributor to driver plansto drive? It’sa lot less than many might the highway death toll, claiming thousandsof victims think. Althoughit depends on each person and situation, every year. here is some general information on the problem. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needsto drive a The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)of someone vehicle: who is drinking depends upon four things:
Judgment 0 The amount of alcohol consumed
MuscularCoordination 0 The drinker’s body weight
Vision 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 Attentiveness. during drinking Police records show that almost halfof all motor 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, consume the alcohol. these deaths are the result of someone who was drinkingAccording to the American Medical Association, a and driving. In recent years, some18,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce vehicle-related deathshave been associated with the use (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a of alcohol, with more than300,000 people injured. BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses adult population -- choose never to drink alcohol,so of wine or three mixed drinksif each had 1-1/2 ounces they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. it’s againstthe law in everyU.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
3 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts.For example, if the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) withinan hour, the person’s BAC would beclose to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking willhave a somewhat lowerBAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men.
4-3 The body takes about an hour to rid itselfof the alcohol in one drink. No mount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed thatup. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous. A person with even a moderateBAC might not be able Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. judgment can be affectedby even a smallamount There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even many people don’t know. Medical research shows that fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. alcohol in a person’s systemcan make crash injuries Please don’t drink and driveor ride with a driver worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cordor who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab;or if heart. This means that when anyone who has been you’re with a group, designate a driverwho will drinking -- driver or passenger-- is in a crash, that not drink. person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking.
Avoid needless heavy braking.Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes spurts -- heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. Thisis a Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes(ABS). ABS is an mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between advanced electronic braking system that will help hard stops. Your brakes will wearout much fasterif you prevent a braking skid. do a lot of heavy braking.If you keep pace withthe When you start your engine and begin to drive away, traffic and allow realistic following distances, youwill your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You may eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this test better braking and longer brake life. is going on, and youmay even notice that your brake pedal moves alittle. This is normal. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake - normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the If there’s a problem with the pedal may get harder to push down.If your engine anti-lock brake system, this stops, you willstill have some power brake assist. But warning light will stayon. you will use it when you brake. Once the power assistis See “Anti-Lock Brake used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. System Warning Light” in
4-6 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any dnver could.The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.
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 on the brakes. Here’s what happens withABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updateson of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. separately work the brakes at eachfront wheel and at the rear wheels.
4-7 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need Steering to get yourfoot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.If you get too closeto the vehicle in Power Steering front of you, you won’thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave If you lose power steering assist because the engine enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have stops or the systemis not functioning, you can steer but anti-lock brakes. it will take much more effort. Using Anti-Lock Steering Tips Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down Driving on Curves and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but thisis normal. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Braking in Emergencies Experienced driver or beginner, each of is us subject to Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. the same laws of physics when driving on curves.The With anti-lock, youcan steer and brake at the same traction of the tires against the road surface makesit time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more possible for the vehicle to changeits path when you turn than eventhe very best braking. the front wheels.If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction.If you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.
4-8 The traction you can get in a curve depends on the Steering in Emergencies condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed.Whde you’re There are times when steering can be more effective in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane,or a car suddenly pulls Suppose you’re steering through sharpa curve. Then you out from nowhere, or a child dartsout from between suddenly accelerate. Both control systems-- steering and parked cars and stops right infront of you. You can acceleration -- have to do their work wherethe tires meet avoid these problems by braking-- if you can stopin the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s much of those places.You can lose control. the time for evasive action-- steering around the What should youdo if this ever happens? Ease upon the problem. accelerator pedal, steer the vehiclethe way you want it Your Buick can perform very well in emergenciesme to go, and slow down. these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should Emergencies” earlier in this section.) It is better to adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are remove as much speed as youcan from a possible based on good weather and road conditions. Underless collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. right depending on the space available. If you need to reduce your speedas you approach a curve, do it before you enterthe curve, while yourfront wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Waitto accelerate until youare out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
4-9 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge ofa road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If youare holding the steering wheelat the recornended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But youhave to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly belowthe pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easeoff the The fact that such emergency situationsare always accelerator and then,if there is nothing in theway, steer so possible is a good reason to practice defensive drivingat that your vehicle straddles the edge ofthe pavement. You all times and wear safety belts properly. can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarterturn until the right fiont tire contacts the pavement edge. Thenturn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you wantto pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, The driver of a vehicle about to pass anotheron a following too closely reduces yourarea of vision, two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, accelerates, moves aroundthe vehicle ahead, then goes you won’thave adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable Not necessarily! Passing another vehicleon a two-lane distance. highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the 0 When it looks like a chance to passis coming up, passing vehicle occupies thesame lane as oncoming start to accelerate but stay in the rightlane and don’t traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an errorin get too close. Time your moveso you will be judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can increasing speed as the time comes to moveinto the suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will havea worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. “running start” that more than makes up for the So here are some tips for passing: distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happensto cause you to cancel your pass, “Drive ahead.” Look downthe road, to the sides and to you need only slow down and drop back again and crossroads for situations that might affect your passing wait for another opportunity. patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait fora better time. 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to Watch for trafXc signs, pavement markings and lines. pass you as you pullout to pass the slow vehicle. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a Remember to glance over your shoulder and check turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken the blind spot. center line usually indicates it’sall right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traff“lc.
- - 4-11 e Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and Loss of Control start yourleft lane change signal before movingout of the rightlane to pass. When you are far enough Let’s review what driving experts say about what ahead of the passed vehicle to seeits front in your happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the and move backinto the right lane. (Remember that tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. your right outside mirroris convex. The vehicle you In any emergency, don’tgive up. Keep trying to just passed may seemto be farther awayfrom you steer and constantly seek an escape routeor area of than it really is.) less danger. 0 Try not to pass more thanone vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the Skidding next vehicle. In a skid, a driver can lose controlof the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid mostskids by taking reasonable 0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing,it may care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” be slowing downor starting to turn. those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick’s 0 If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the following driverto get ahead of you. Perhaps you three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels can ease a littleto the right. aren’t rolling. Inthe steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid and an acceleration slud are best Driving at Night handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid ifit occurs. 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 andadjust 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 on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any 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 Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on reason is that some driversare likely to be impaired-- by the road to make a “mirrored surface” -- and slow alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. down when youhave any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
4-13 Here are some tipson night driving. have less trouble adjusting to night.But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglassesat night. They may cut 0 Drivedefensively. down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot Don’t drink and drive. of things invisible. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the You can be temporarily blinded by approaching gl&e from headlamps behind you. headlamps. It can take a secondor two, or even several Since you can’t seeas well, you may needto slow seconds, for your eyes to readjust the to dark. When you down and keep more space between you and other are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who vehicles. doesn’t lower the high beams,or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down little.a Avoid staring Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.Your directly into the approaching headlamps. headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. clean -- inside and out. Glare at nightis made much 0 If you’re tired, pull offthe road in asafe place worse by dirt onthe glass. Even the insideof the glass and rest. can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle andflash more than clean glass would, Night Vision making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly. No one can see as wellat night as in the daytime. But as Remember that your headlamps light up far ofless a we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old roadway when youare in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pickout dimly driver may require at least twice as much light to see the ‘ same thingat night as a 20-year-old. lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should checked regularlyfor proper aim, so should your eyes What you do in the daytime can also affect your night be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night vision. For example,if you spend the day in bright blindness -- the inability to see in dim light-- and sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will aren’t even aware ofit. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rainand wet roads can mean driving trouble. On awet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as dryon roads. And, if your tires don’thave much tread left, you’llget even less traction. It’s always wise go to slower andbe cautious if rainstarts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in go-od shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge of the road and even people walking. It’s wiseto keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
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- I Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pullingto one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. I I
Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try slowto down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re NOTICE: going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can comein through your Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. Butit can if your engine’s air intake and badly damage your tires haven’t much treador if the pressure in one or engine. Never drive through water that is slightly more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standingon the road. If youcan see reflections from trees, telephone lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”the can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning. The Some Other Rainy Weathe DS best advice is to slow down whenit is raining. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourselfmore clear room ahead; and be preparedto have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.)
I/ 4-17 City Driving Here are ways to increase your safetyin city drrving: Know the best way to get to where youare going. Get a city map and plan your intotrip an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before youstart to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be runningthe red light.
One of the biggest problems with city streetsis the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Freeway Driving At the entrance, thereis usually a ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should beginto check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to mergeinto the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switchon your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted ktor to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes,check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to makesure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, slightly slower at night. expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. When you want to leave the freeway, move the to proper lane well in advance.If you miss your exit, do not, The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep under any circumstances, stop and back up.Drive on to up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same the nextexit. speed most of the other driversare driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the The exit ramp can be curved, sometimesquite sharply. left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 4-19 The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you cancheck before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not a Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? Are to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance all windows clean inside and outside? at higher speeds, you may tend to think youare going e Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? slower than you actuallyare. a Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Before Leaving on a Long Trip all levels? Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you e Lamps: Are they all working? Are thelenses clean? must start when you’re notfresh -- such as after a day’s a Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, work -- don’t planto make too many miles thatfirst part trouble-free trip. the tread good enoughfor of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you Is long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the can easily drive in. recommended pressure? Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? If you keep it a serviced andmaintained, it’s ready to go.If it needs Weather Forecasts:What’s the weather outlook service, have it done before starting out. Of course, along yourroute? Should you delay yourtrip a short you’ll find experienced andable service experts in time to avoida major storm system? Buick dealerships all across North America. They’ll be a Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? ready and willing to helpif you need it. 1g11 w ay Iry pllvlll; Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep atthe wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along with thehum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rushof the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’tlet it happen to you! If it does, your vehiclecan leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash andbe injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First,be aware thatit can happen. Then here are some tips: 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior.
0 Keep your eyes moving.Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your driving in flat or rolling terrain. instruments frequently. 0 If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service or parking area andtake a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsinesson the highway as an emergency. If you drive regularly in steep country, ifor you're planning to visit there, hereare some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. I 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL or withthe levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and ignition off is dangerous. Your brakeswill have to transmission. These parts can work hard on do the workof slowing down. They could getso mountain roads. all hot that they wouldn't work well.You would then 0 Know how to go downhills. The most important have poor brakingor even none going downa hill. thing to know is this: let your engine do some ofthe You could crash. Always have your enginerunning slowing down.Shift to a lower gear when yougo and your vehiclein gear when you godownhill. down a steep orlong hill.
0 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down 1 CAUTION: to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine A and transmission, and you can climb thehill better. If you don't shift down,your brakes could get 0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide orcut then have poorbraking or even none going across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds thatlet down a hill. You could crash. Shift downto let you stay in your own lane. your engine assistyour brakes on a steep 0 As you go over the top ofhill, a be alert. There could be downhill slope. something in your lane, like a stalled car an or accident. 0 You may see highway signs on mountains thatwarn or special problems. Examplesare long grades, passingor no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. 4-22 Winter Driving
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washerfluid, a rag, some winter outer Here are some tips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will Have your Buick in goodshape for winter. be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a piece of old carpetor a couple of burlap bags your vehicle. to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
4-23 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or icecan be slick and hard todrive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where yourtires meet the ice can be evenmore trouble becauseit may offer the road probably have good traction. least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about However, if there is snowor ice between your tires and freezing (32°F; 0”C) and freezing rain begins to fall. the road, you canhave a very slippery situation. You’ll Try to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sand crews have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be can get there. very carefbl. Whatever the condition- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to breakthe fragile traction, If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polishthe surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’sstability If You’re Caught in a Blizzard when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though youhave the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, icepatches may appear in 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 on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice,and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you couldbe in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you knowfor sure that you are near help and you canhike through the snow. Here are some things to do to sumrnon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe:
0 Turn on your hazard flashers.
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Run your engine only as long as youmust. This saves Loading Your Vehicle fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle.That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel forthe heat that you get and it keeps the TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION ' OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to CTR.FRT, RR. TOTAL LBS. KG restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let theheater run for awhile. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLDTIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURETIRESPEED SIZE all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again PSI/KPaRTG and repeat this only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. from the cold. But do it as little aspossible. Preserve the RR. fuel as long as youcan. To help keep warm, you can get SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa out of the vehicle and do somefairly vigorous exercises SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL every half hour orso until help comes. INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properly carry,The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommendedinflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle andthe total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all options not installed in the factory.
- 4-23 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATEGVWR GAWR FRT GAWB RR Do not load yourvehicle any heaviertL--l the GVWR,or either the maximum front or THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE rear GAWR. If you do, parts on yourvehicle SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION can break, or it can changeway the your STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF vehicle handles. These could causeyou to lose MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. control. Also, overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle.
The other labelis the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR NOTICE: (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants,fuel and cargo. Your warranty does not coverparts or Never exceed the GVWRfor your vehicle,or the Gross components that failbecause of overloading. Axle Neight Rating (GAWR)for either the frontor rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spreadit tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast out. Don’t,carry more than 300 lbs. (135 kilograms) in as the vehicle goes. If youhave to stop or turn quickly, the rear areaof your wagonor 200 lbs. (90 kg) in the or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. trunk of your sedan. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and If you overload your station wagon, you could injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a damage parts of the vehicle and/or affect vehicle crash. handling. Either of these could cause youto lose 0 Put things in thetrunk or rear areaof your control of the vehicle and you could beinjured. vehicle. In a trunk, putthem as farforward Never carry more weight than shown onthe as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. Certification label under “Gross Vehicle Weight 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, Rating (GVWR)” or “Gross Axle WeightRating inside the vehicle so that some of them are (GAWR).” above the tops of the seats. 0 Don’t leave an unsecured childrestraint in When loading your wagon: your vehicle. 1. Fold the second and third seats down. 0 When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 2. Balance your loadfrom side to side and positionit so that most of the weightis forward of the rear axle. 0 Don’t leavea seat folded down unless you You can help protect the loadfloor area and avoid need to. damage to the folding seats by placing plywood or similar protection under your load. 3. Make sure thereare either three peoplein the front seat or a total of 450 lbs. (205 kg). 4. If loaded to the maximum weight, or nearit, weigh the wagon andits load to find the exact weight and help decide how to position the load.You can go to a vehicle weigh station todo this. 4-29 If you don’t usethe correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy,the brakes may notwork well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriouslyinjured. Pull atrailer only if you have followedall the steps in this section. Ask your Buickdealer for advice and information about towing atrailer with your vehicle.
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PmilImg a trailer hnpropedy em damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not eavered by y0.mwarranty. To puNa trailercorrectly, follow the: ailviceh- this part. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer 0 Don’t tow a trailer at all during thefirst 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, If you do, here are some important points: axle or other parts couldbe damaged. 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit 0 Then, during the first miles (800 km) that you restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure 500 tow a trailer, don’t drive over mph km/h) and your rig will be legal, not only where youlive but 50 (80 don’t make startsat full throttle. This helps your also where you’ll be driving. A good source forthis information can be state or provincial police. engine and otherparts of your vehicle wear inat the heavier loads. 0 You should always use a weight distributing 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. (equalizing) hitch if your trailer will weigh more Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed than 3,000 lbs.(1 362 kg). Consider using sway control if your loaded trailer will weigh 3,000 lbs. for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to save wear on your vehicle’s parts. Avoid continuous (1 362 kg) or more. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. operation in mountainous areas that have grades greater than two percent for longer than5 miles 0 Consider using a sway controlif your trailer will (8 km). weigh 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) or less.You should always 0 use a swaycontrol if your trailerwill weigh more Change axle lubricant annuallyor every 7,500 miles than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer (12 500 km) of trailer towing, whichever occursfirst. about sway controls. Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, 0 Trailers that weigh more than1,000 lbs. (454 kg) should be equipped with trailer brakes. the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. 0 Surge brakes may be used on some trailers (e.g., boat trailers). However, surge brakes do not work well with most sway control devices.Do not use sway control devices on trailers equipped with surge brakes. Weight of the Trailer Weight of the ’Railer Tongue How heavy can a trailer safely be? The tongue load (A)of any trailer is an important It should never weigh more than2,000 lbs. (900 kg), weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity unless you have the optional5,000 lbs. (2250 kg) trailer weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the towing package.But even that can be too heavy. curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be ridingin the vehicle. And It also dependson how you plan to use your rig. For if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.See “Loading trailer are all important; And,it can also depend on any Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about special equipment that you have on your vehicle. your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive A B Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7
4-32 If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer Hitches tongue (A) should weigh10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12%of the total Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roadsare a loaded trailer weight (B). few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are 0 If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use a simply by moving some items around in the trailer. properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you’re driving. Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find Will you have to make anyholes in the body of your these numbers on the Certification label at the rear vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch? If you do, edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove in theIndex. Then be sure you don’t go over the the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of monoxide (CO)from your exhaust can get into your the trailer tongue. vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in theIndex). Dirt and water can, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attachrental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Useody a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
4-33 I I Using A Weight-Carrying Trailer Hitch Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Level Control (ELC) feature. When hooking up a trailer (Recommended for loaded trailers weighing less than using a weight-hstributing hitch, always use the 3,009 lbs. or 1 362 kg.) following procedure: The trailer tongue should weigh10 percent of the 0 Place the vehicle on a level surface without the total trailer load (maximum300 lbs. or 136 kg) or as trailer hitched. With the ignitionoff, and all doors specified by the trailer manufacturer to minimize sway. closed, allow the vehicle to level automatically. 0 Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 lbs.(454 kg) 0 Disable the Electronic Level Control (ELC) by should be equipped with trailer brakes. pulling the LEVELCTRL fuse from the underhood Consider using sway control if your loaded trailer electrical center located onthe passenger-side wheel will weigh 3,000 lbs. (1 362 kg) or more. housing in the engine compartment. Removethe cover to gain access. Trailer Hitching Procedure UsingA 0 Attach the trailer to the vehicle. The trailer tongue should Weight-Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight. (Recommended for loaded trailers weighing 3,000 lbs. 0 Level the vehicle withthe load-leveling spring to 7,000 lbs. or 1 362 kg to 3 178 kg.) bars (equalizers). Using a weight-distributing hitch without disabling the 0 Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer. Electronic Level Control (ELC) system may defeat the purpose of the weight-distributing hitch. Also, your rear Once you have completed towing your trailer,be sure to tires may become overloaded.A weight-distributing reinstall the ElectronicLevel Control (ELC) fuse. hitch should spread the load to all axles. If you use a weight-distributing hitch, always disable theELC by following the proper steps.
I I I In Addition Trailer Brakes 0 Use at least one friction sway control if your trailer If your trailer weighs more than1,000 lbs. (450 kg) is over 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) loaded weight, and when loaded, thenit needs its own brakes -- and consider using one for trailers under 2,000 lbs. they must be adequate. Besure to read and follow (900 kg). the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. 0 Trailers that weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) should be equipped with trailer brakes. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do nottry to tap into your vehicle’s brakesystem. If you do, both brake 0 Surge brakes work with mostweight-distributing hitches as long asall the equipment is properly systems won’t work well,or at all. installed. Check withthe hitch manufacturer for Driving witha Trailer advice and installation instructions. Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Safety Chains Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get You should always attach chains between your vehicle to know yourrig. Acquaint yourself withthe feel of and your trailer. Crossthe safety chains under the tongue handling and braking withthe added weightof the of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop tothe road trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as about safety chains may be provided by the hitch responsive as your vehcle is by itself. manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, chains and do notattach them to the bumper. Always lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has leave just enough slack so you can turn with yourrig. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and And, never allowsafety chains to drag on the ground. then applythe trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the Making Turns load is secure, and that the lamps andani trailer brakes are still working. Following Distance (NOTICE: Stay at least twiceas far behind the vehicle ahead as you Making very sharp turns while trailering could would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This cause the trailer to come in contact with the can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid and sudden turns. making very sharp turns while trailering. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when When you’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strikesoft shoulders, longer, you’ll need togo much farther beyond the curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or passed vehicle before you can returnto your lane. sudden maneuvers. Signal wellin advance. Backing Up Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer Hold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different Then, to move the trailer to the left,just move that hand turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring.Check with your to the left.To move the trailer to the right, move your Buick dealer. hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if The arrows on your instrument panel will flash possible, have someone guide you. whenever you signal a turnor lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lampswill also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
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~ When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument Parking on Hills panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on thetrailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind You really should not park yourvehicle, with a trailer you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer could start to move. People can be injured, and both bulbs are still working. your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park yourrig on a hill, here’s Driving On Grades how to do it: Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shiftinto down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’tshift PARK (P) yet. down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your 3. When the wheel chocksare in place, release the speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h)to reduce the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. possibility of engine and transmission overheating. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), you should drive in THIRD (3) 5. Release the regular brakes. instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a)or, as you need to, a lower gear. This will help your transmission.
4-37 When You Are Ready to Leave Mter If the TEMP warning light comes on, pull to the side Parking on a Hill of the road as soon asit issafe to doso. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the transmission 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down selector to PARK (P) and allow the engine idle.to If while you: your Electronic Climate Control system is on, shutit off. Start your engine; Do not turnoff the engine or increase engine speed above a normal idle. Withintwo or three minutes, the @ Shift into a gear; and system should cool sufficiently, and you can turn on the Release the parlung brake. Electronic Climate Control.At that time, resume driving at a reduced speed. Returnto normal driving after 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 10 minutes if the TEMP warning lightis not displayed. 3. Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks. Maintenance WhenDailer Towing 4. Stop and have someonepick~up and store the chocks. Your vehicle will need servict Lore often when you're Engine Cooling When Trailering pulling a trailer.See the Mainmance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially importantin trailer Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't severe operating conditions such as: overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system Climbing grades steeper than four percent at and brake adjustment. Each of theseis covered in this temperatures above90°F (32" C) with a loaded manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. vehicle and trailer. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these Stopping after high-speed driving. sections before youstart your trip. Idling for long periods in stop-and-go traffic. Check periodically tosee that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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To turn off the flashers, pull out on the button. the on out NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps couldresult in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your Buick by pushingor pulling it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.
When the hazard warning flashersare on, your turn signals won’t work. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous Other WarningDevices because: If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at They contain acid that can burn you. the side of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind They contain gas that can explode or ignite. your vehicle. They contain enough electricity toburn you. Jump Starting If you don’t follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurt you. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Buick. But please use the following stepsto do it safely. . Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt .battery with a negative ground system.
.5-2 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug NOTICE: unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette 1 lighter. Turnoff all lamps that aren’t needed as well If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a as radios. This will avoid sparks andhelp save both negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. batteries. In addition,it could save your radio!
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables I NOTICE: can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.If they are, it could cause a ground If you leave your radio on, it could be badly connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be coveredby start your Buick, andthe bad grounding could your warranty. damage the electrical systems.
4. ,Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery.
5-3 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have looseor 1 A CAUTION: missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. r The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Using a matchnear a battery can causebattery Before you komect the cables, here are some basic gas to explode. Peoplehave been hurt doing this, things you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative(-) and some have been blinded. Usea flashlight if or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive(+) to you need more light. negative (-) or you'll get a short that would damage Be sure the battery has enough water.You don't the battery and maybe otherparts, too. need to add water to the Delco Freedom@battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount A CAUTION: of fluid is there.If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you don't, explosive gas Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you could be present. badly. Keep yourhands away from moving parts Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. once the engines are running. Don't get it on you. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin, flushthe place with water and get medical help immediately.
5-4 8. Now connect the black negative(-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal.
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7. Don’t let the other Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next end touch metal. step. The other end of the negative cabledoesn’t go to Connect it to the the dead battery.It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part positive (+) terminal on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. of the good battery.
5-5 u,Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting.Take care that they don’t touch each otheror any other metal.
9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connectionis just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting backto the batteryis much less. A. Heavy Metal EnginePart 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. B. Good Battery 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. C. Dead Battery If it won’t start after fewa tries, it probably needs service. I Front Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (55 km/h), 50 miles (80 km)
A vehicle can fallf a car carrierif it isn’t Attach T-hook chains on n both sides, in the slotted adequately secured.This can cause a collision, holes in the sideof the serious personalinjury andvehicle damage.The frame rails, behind the vehicle should be tightly secured withchains or front wheels. steel cables beforeit is transported. Don’t usesubstitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can be cut by sharp I edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components. These slots are to be used when using sling type equipment or when loading and securing to car carrier equipment. When your vehicleis being towed, have the ignition key OFF’. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, witha clamping device designed for towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lockfor this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL(N) and the parking brake released.
5-8 Attach a separate safety chain aroundthe outboard end of each lower control arm.
Rear Towing Attach T-hook chains to the slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheelson both sides. Position the sling crossbar just behnd the rear edge of the front fascia. These slots are to be used when using sling type equipment or when loading and securing to car carrier equipment.
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Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light abouta hot engine on your instrument panel. You will also find a low coolant warning lig;ht on Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou your instrument panel. badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from the engine if you seeor hearsteam coming If from it. Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badlyburned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
I NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with no coolant,your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
5-11 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning,you can drive. Just to besafe, drive slower for about10 minutes. If the If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. steam, the problemmay not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. Climb a long hill on a hot day. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine Stop after high-speed driving. for two or three minutes while you’re parked, seeto if
, e.. Idle for long periods in traffic. the warning stops. But then, if you still havethe warning, turn ofthe engine and get everyone out of ’@ Towa trailer. the vehicle until it cools down. If you get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, You may decide notto hft the hood butto get service try this for a minuteor so: help right away. 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you’re in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL(N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3).
5-12 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see:
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.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else untilit cools down.
1. Coolant Surge Tank 2. Electric Engine Fans or Mechanical Fan and Electric Fan Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.If yon do, youcan be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak.If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could beburned. Get any leak fixed before youdrive the vehicle.
The coolant level shouldbe at or aboveFULL COLD. If NOTICE: it isn’t, you may have a leakin the radiator hoses, heater I hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the Engine damagefrom running your engine cooling system. without coolant isn’t coveredby your warranty.
~~ If there seems to be no leak, with the engineon, check to see if the electric engine fansare running. If the engine is overheating, both fans shouldbe running. If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet,but the coolant level isn’t at FULL COLD, add a50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOLTM antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, butbe sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you doit. (See “Engine Coola,nt” b.the Index for more information.)
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Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Theyare under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge
tank pressure cap -- even a little -- they can come ~ ~.~~~~ ~~ ~~ I out at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the Adding only~plainwater to your cooling system cooling system, includingthe coolant surge tank can be dangerous.Plain water, or some other pressure cap,is hot. Wait for the cooling system liquid like alcohol,can boil before the proper and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you coolant mix will. Your vehicle’scoolant warning ever have toturn the pressure cap. system is set €or the propercoo€ant mix. With CAUTION: (Continued)
5-15 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank I plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could pressure cap when the cooling system, get toohot but you wouldn’t getthe overheat including the coolant warning. Your engine could catchfire and you or - surge tank pressurecap others could beburned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean and upper radiator water and DEX-COOL antifreeze. hose, is no longer hot.
NOTICE: I Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter turn to the left and then stop. In cold weather,water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means use the recommended coolant. there is still some pressure left.
You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don’t spill coolant onhot a engine.
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815. Thenreplace the If a Tire Goes Flat pressure cap. Be It’s unusual for atire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. Ifair goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But ifyou should ever have a “blowout,” hereare a few tips about whatto expect and what todo: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward thatside. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently braketo a stop well outof the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts muchlike a skid and may require thesame correction you’d usein a skid. In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicleto go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goesflat, the next part shows howto use your iacking equipment to change a flat,tire safelv. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
Changing a tire can causean injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack androll overyou or other people. You and they could be badlyinjured. Find a level placeto change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. The following steps will tell youhow to use thejack and To be even morecertain the vehicle won’t move, change a tire. you can put blocks at the front and rearof the tire farthestaway from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
5-19 Removing the Spare Tireand Tools To access the equipment in your wagon, turnthe slotted release button locatedon the rear edge of the cover.
After you have changed theflat tire and have replaced the equipment, be sure to alignthe slotted release button and turn it to secure the trim panel. Remove the cover by pulling it away from the window and then sliding it towardthe rear, lifting it up. andout The equipment you'll need is inthe trunk if you havea of the lowertrack. The-wagon tire changing, equipment sedan. Turnthe wing nut on the screw counterclockwise can now be removed. to remove it. Remove the wheel wrench, spare tire and the jack from the trunk. The equipment for the wagonis in the rear storage compartment. I: I
Removing the FlatTire and Installing the Spare Tire A CAUTION: 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosenall the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack, you 2. Attach the whee-l could be badlyinjured orkiIled. Never getunder wrench to the bolt a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack. at the end of the jack. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise to slight1y.raise the NOTICE: lift head. Raising your vehicle withthe jackimproperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
5-23 3. Position thejack under the vehicle, near the flat tire. 4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench There are two holes in theframe near each of the clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground wheels. Raise thejack so the lift head fits into the so there is enough room for the spare tirefit. to large circular hole. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire.
5-24 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oilor grease onstuds or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causinga serious accident.
7. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded endof the nuts towardthe wheel. Tighten each nut by hand Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to until the wheel which it is fastened, canmake the wheel nuts is held against become loose after a time. The wheel could come the hub. off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirtfrom the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to,to get all the rust or dirt off. 8. Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the vehicle completely.
9. Tighten the Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts firmly wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become loose in a criss-cross sequence as shown. and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Be sure touse thecorrect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, besure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to100 lb-ft (140 N-m).
5-26 - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid 1 expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel I Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the I nuts inthe proper sequence and to the proper passenger compartment of the vehicle could torque specification. cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare in the proper place. tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk or rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t€it on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover onyour compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
5-27 1. Pillar Trim Panel 5. Disc 9. Wrench 2. Floor Channel 6. Wing Nut 10. Jack 3. Cover 7. Bolt 11. Lift Strap 4. Clip 8. Wing Bolt f 28 On the station wagon, slide the back of the jack base into the retainer in the storage area. Put the wing bolt through the hole in the wrench, then through thehole in the jack. Tighten the wing bolt into the fastener in the storage area. Put the flat or spare into thestorage well with the valve stem pointed toward you.Insert the hook end of the bolt through the wheel andinto theretainer in the well. Put the disc onto the bolt, then tighten the wing nut on the bolt. Attach the tire lift strap to its retainer. To replace the trim cover, put the lower edge of the cover into the floor track. Slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle, making sure the front tab goes behind the edge. Insert therear edge of the cover into the track, adjusting it to fit over the weatherstrip. Snap the frontedge of the cover into place. Align the slotted button at the rear edge of the cover and turn it to secure the trim panel. 1. Wing Nut On the sedan, replace the jack, flator spare tire, and 2. Wrench wheel wrench and tightenthe wing nut onthe screw. 3. Compact Spare 4. Full-Size Spare or Flat Tire 5. Jack Cover (If Provided) 6. Jack 7. Screw (Hold-down) 8. Floor Bracket Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped) Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated NOTICE: when your vehicle was new,it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.It should be When the compact spare is installed, don’ttake 60 psi (420 kPa). your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you the rails. That can damagethe tire andwheel, should stop as soon as possibleand rnake sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spareis and maybe other parts of your vehicle. made to perform wellat posted speed limits for distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can Don’t use your compact spareon other vehicles. finish your trip andhave your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.Of course, it’s bestto replace And don’t mix your compactspare tire or wheel with your spare with a full-sizetire as soon as you can. Your other wheels or tires. They won’tfit. Keep your spare spare will last longer and bein good shape incase you tire and its wheel together. need it again. Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on NOTICE.: when you are driving with a compact spare.See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. Tire chains won’tfit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t usetire chains onyour compact spare. 1 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor Snow I NOTICE: What you don’t want todo when your vehicleis stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your to spin your wheels toofast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck,but too fast while shiftingyour transmission back you must use caution. and forth,you can destroyyour transmission.
~~ CAUTION: For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, -- see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, ’ :y 4 1 Rocking Your Vehicleto Get it Out explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other partsof the vehicle can First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will overheat. That could cause an engine clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a forward gear, compartment fire or other damage. When you’re spinning the wheelsas little as possible. Release the stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightlyon spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 kmh) as shown the accelerator pedal when the transmissionis in gear. on the speedometer. If that doesn’t get you out afterfew a tries, you may need to be towedout. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
5-31 NOTES Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you wdl find information about the careof your Doing Your Own Service Work Buick. This section begins with service andfuel If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll information, and then it shows how to check important fluid want to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you and lubricant levels. There isalso technical information much more about how toservice your Buick than this about your vehicle, anda part devoted to its appearance care. manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service “Service and OwnerPublications” in the Index. Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants Your vehicle has an air bagsystem. Before attempting to you to be happy withit. We hope you’ll go to your do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air dealer for all your service needs. You’ll getgenuine GM Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index. parts and GM-trained and supported service people. You should keep a record with all parts receipts andlist the mileage and the date of any service work you We hope you’ll want to keep.your GM vehicle all GM. perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
Delco
6-1 Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated 87 at octane or higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications You can be injured and your vehicle could be ASTM D48 14in the United States and CGSB3.5-M93 damaged if you try todo service work ona in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, and engine protection. Gasolines meetingthe AAMA experience, and the properreplacement specification could provide improved driveability and parts andtools before youattempt any emission control system protection compared to vehicle maintenance task. other gasolines. 0 Be sure to use the propernuts, bolts and Be sure the posted octaneis at least 87. If the octaneis other fasteners. “English”and “metric” less than 87, you mayget a heavy knocking noise when fasteners can be easily confused.If you use you drive. If it’s bad enough,it can damage your engine. the wrong fasteners,parts can later break If you’re using fuel ratedat 87 octane or higher and you or fall off. You could behurt. still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’tworry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accelerating ordnving up a hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octanefuel to getrid of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem.
6-2 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), it contain additives that will help preventdeposits from is designed to operate on fuels that meet California forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your specifications. If such fuels arenot available in states emission control system to function properly. Therefore, adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle you should nothave to add anythingto the fuel.In will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers specifications, but emission control system performance and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on available in your area to help clean the air. General your instrument panel may turn onand/or your vehicle Motors recommends that you usethese gasolines if they may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your comply with the specifications described earlier. authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. In the event it isdetermined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used, repairs NOTICE: may not be covered by your warranty. In Canada, somegasolines contain an octane enhancing Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that additive called MMT. If such fuels areused, your contains methanol. Don’t use Itit. can corrode emission control system performance may be affected. metal parts in your fuel system andalso damage The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t panel may also turn on. If this occurs, return to your be covered under your warranty. authorized Buick dealer for service.
6-3 Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on drivingin another countryoutside the United States or Canada,the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leadedgasoline or any other fuel not recommended in theprevious text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improperfuel wouldn’t be covered by Gasoline vaporis highly flammable. It burns your warranty. violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. To check on fuel availability, ask an autoclub, or Don’t smokeif you’re near gasolineor refueling contact a major oil company that does business inthe your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking country whereyou’ll be driving. materials away from gasoline. You can also writeus at the following addressfor advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation I North American ExportSales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7
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If you get gasolineon yourself and then something ignitesit, you could be badlyburned. Gasoline canspray out on youif you open the fuel fillercap too quickly.This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasolinefrom The wagon gas cap is behind a hinged dooron the painted surfaces as soonas possible. See “Cleaning the driver’s side of your vehicle.While refueling, hang the Outside of Your Buick”in the Index. cap inside the fuel door. When you put the capback on, turn it to the right until To take off the cap, turnit slowly to the left you hear at least three clicks. Makesure you fully install (counterclockwise). the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.
6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood NOTICE: I I If you need a newcap, be sure to getthe right type. Your dealer can get onefor you. If you get the wrong type,it may not fit or have proper An electric fan under the hood can start upand venting, and your fuel tank andemissions system injure you even whenthe engine is not running. might be damaged. Keep hands, clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan.
c Things that burncan geton hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant,brake fluid, windshield washerand other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could beburned. Be careful not to drop orspill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. It islocated on the lower left side of the instrument panel, next to the parking brake.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hoodrelease.
6-7 E.Cleaner Air H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir B. CoolantSurgeTank F. CapEngineFill Oil I. WindshieldWasherReservoir C. Engine Oil DipstickEngineOil C. G. ReservoirBrakeFluid J. EngineFans D. Automatic Transmission Dipstick ng the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down andit firmly. close Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel LOW comes on, it means you need to check OIL your engine oillevel LEVEL right away.
For more information, seein the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;this is an added reminder. Turn off the engine and givethe oil a few minutes to It’s a good idea to check your engine oilevery time you drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick get fuel. In order to get anaccurate reading, the oil must might not showthe actual level. be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
6-a Cklring Engir: Oil When to A -- J Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towelor If the oil is at or below theADD line, then you’ll need to cloth, then pushit back in all the way. Removeit again, add some oil. But you must use the rightland. This part keeping the tip down, and checkthe level. explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
I NOTICE: Don’t add too muchoil. If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewherein the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all waythe back in when you’re through.
6-10 What Kind of Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommendedfor your vehicle canbe identified by FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST looking for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. HOT WEATHER I - If you change your "F "C own oil, be sure you use oil that hasthe t 100- + 38
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If you have your oil changedfor you, be sure theoil put SAEI 5W-30 into your engine is American Petroleum Institute PREFERRED certified for gasoline engines. COLD J You should also use the proper viscosityoil for your WEATHER vehicle, as shownin the following chart: DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
6-11 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your Engine Oil Additives vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going Don’t add anythingto your oil. Your Buick dealeris to be 0°F (- 18” C) or above.These numbers on anoil container showits viscosity, or thickness. Do not use ready to adviseif you think something should be added. other viscosity oils, such asSAE 20W-50. ”;“-’;; , ?. When to Change EngineOil :. *. See if any oneof these is true for you: 1 NOTICE: 0 Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum temperatures are below freezing. Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the driving in stop-and-go traffic). recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. Most trips are through dusty areas. 0 You frequently tow a traileror use a carrieron top of your vehicle. GM Goodwrench@~il meets all therequiEsn18 f~g your vehicle. 0 The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application.
6-12 Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to What to Do with Used Oil break down sooner.If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need tochange your oil and filter Did you know that used engine oil contains certain every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin and could occurs first. (See “Change Oil Light” in the Index.) even cause cancer? D’on’tlet used oil stay on yourskin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and If none of them is true, change the oiland filter every water, or a good hand cleaner. Washor properly throw 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed the manu€acturer’s warnings aboutthe use and disposal engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to of oil products.) break down slower. Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you See “Change Oil Light” in the Index for more change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil information on when to change the oil. from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help.
6-13 Air Cleaner
To check or replace the filter, loosen the wing nuts and lift up the cover. The air cleaner is located on the driver’sside of the engine compartment.
6-1 4 If the air cleaner is of€, a backfire can cause -a damaging engine fire, And, dirtcan easily get into your engine, whichwill damage it. Alwqs have the air cleanerin place when you’redriving. Automatic Ik.an$mission F11 ‘d How to Check Because this operation can bea little difficult, you When to Check and Change may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership A good time to check your automatic transmissionfluid Service Department. level is when the engine oil is changed. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions Change boththe fluid and filter every 50,000 miles here, or you could geta false reading on the dipstick. (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature NOTICE: regularly reaches90°F (32”C) or higher. Too much or too little fluid can damage your 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain. transmission. Too much can mean that some of When doing frequent trailer towing. the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. parts or exhaust system parts, startinga fire.Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your If you do notuse your vehicle under anyof these transmission fluid. conditions, thefluid and filter do not require changing. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. Wait at least 30 minutesbefore checking the Checking Transmission Fluid Cold transmission fluid level if you have been driving: A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting 0 When outside temperatures are above 90" F (32"C). for eight hours or more withthe engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five 0 At high speed for quite a while. minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to 0 While pulling a trailer. idle the engine longer. Should the fluidlevel be low during a cold check, you must perform a hot check To get the right reading, the fluid should be at norrnal before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F reading of the fluid level. (82°C to 93°C). Checking theFluid Hot or Cold Checking Transmission Fluid Hot 0 Park your vehicle ona level place. Keep the engine Get the vehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles running. (24 krn) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage in PARK (P). moves and thenremains steady for 10 minutes. Then 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift follow the hot check procedures. lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 0 Let the engine run at idle forthree minutes or more.
6-17 Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps:
3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read thelower level. The fluid levelmust be in theCOLD area for a 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and cold check or in theHOT area or cross-hatched area wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. for a hot check. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the then pullit back out again. dipstick back inall the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. How to Add Fluid Rear Axle Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended When to Check and Change Lubricant Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and whento change it. See Add fluid only after checking transmission fluid the “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in theIndex. HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper How to Check Lubricant fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, pint (0.5 L). Don’t overjikl. We recommend you use only you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant fluid labeled DEXR0N’-III, because fluid with that to raise the level tothe bottom of the filler plug hole. label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXR0N’-III is What to Use not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Standard Differential 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as Use Axle Lubricant(GM Part No. 1052271) or described under “How to Check.” SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle Limited-Slip Differential down tolock the dipstick in place. To add lubricant when the levelis low, use Axle Lubricant (GM PartNo. 1052271). To completely refill after draining, add4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive (GM PartNo. 1052358). Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
6-19. Engine Coolant The cooling systemin your vehicleis filled with new NOTICE: DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. This coolantis designed to remain in your When adding coolantit is important thatyou use vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km), DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) whichever occursfirst. coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. The following explains your cooling system and how to If silicated coolant is added to the system, add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with premature engine, heater core or radiator engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in corrosion may result. In addition, the engine the Index. coolant will require change sooner-- at A 50/50 mixture of water and the propercoolant for 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, your Chevrolet will: whichever occurs first. Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. What to Use Use a mixture of one-ha clean water (preferably distilled) I NOTICE: and one-half DEX-COOL 7M (orange-colored, silicate-free) anhfizeze that meetsGM Specification 6277M, which If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine won't damage alumhum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant could overheat and be badly damaged.The * :*.*x45.+= -,<. :* Supplement (sealer) (GM Part No. 3634621) with any repair cost wouldn't be covered by your %FSAL complete coolant change. If you use this mixture, you don't warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze. - need to add anythmg else. and crack theengine, radiator, heater core and
"I CAUTION: .. A If you have to addcoolant more thanfour times a-" year, , . . have yourdealer check your cooling system.&$$FZt$9: .. . ,. : Adding only plainwater to your cooling system can be dangerous.Plain water, or some other I liquid like alcohol,can boil beforethe proper 1 NOTICE: coolant mixwill. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the propercoolant mix. With If you use the propercoolant, you don't have to : plain water or the wrong mix,your engine could add extrainhibitors or additives whichclaim:.@ &*t5 .Ci *- -. z get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat improve the system. These can be harmfu1.B. :: -' .. warning. Your engine couldcatch fire andyou or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze. Checking Coolant
’hrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap-- even a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engineis cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
If this light comes on, it means you’re lowon engine coolant. The surge tankis in the engine compartment, directly behind the battery. LOW COOLANT LEVEL
See “Low Coolant Light” inthe Index.
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~ Adding Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, add the propermix at the surge tank, but only when the engineis cool. NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installedto You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot prevent coolant lossand possible engine damage engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, from overheating. and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don’t spill coolant ona hot engine. When you replace the surge tank pressure cap, GM a cap is recommended. When replacing the pressure cap, make sureit istight. Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, anAC@ thermostat is recommended.
6-23 When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the Gag!: + 1 and wipe the dipstick witha clean.rag. Replace the cap:. 1>. I Windshield Washer Fluid The windshield washerreservoir is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. What to Use Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID OmY. When you need windshield washerfluid, be sure to read Add washer fluid until the tank is full. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient NOTICE: protection against freezing. 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid, Adding Washer Fluid follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system.Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only three-quarters funwhen it’s very cold. This allmows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. 0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer.It can damage your washer systemand paint.
6-25 Brakes your brake systemfixed, since aleak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work Brake Fluid at all. So, it isn’t a good ideato “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’tcorrect a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brakelinings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluidwill burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here. It isfilled when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to the reservoir mightgo down. The first is that the brake check your brake fluid.See “Periodic Maintenance fluid goes down to an acceptablelevel during normal Inspections” in the Index. brake lining wear. When newlinings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reasonis that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you should have
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Brake Wear I NOTICE: Your Buick has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make ’ Using the wrong fluid can badly damage a high-pitched warning sound when the brake padsare ’ . brake system parts. For example, just a few . worn and new padsare needed. The sound may come and drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine go or be heard all the time your vehicleis moving (except - oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). . . .. system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someoneput inthe -. wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint finish can be The brake wear warning sound means that damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid sooner or later your brakes won’t work well. on your vehicle. If you do, washit off That could leadto an accident. When youhear immediately. See “Appearance Care” in the brake wear warning sound, have your the Index. I vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-outbrake pads I could result in costly brake repair. I Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Brake Adjustment squeal when the brakes arefirst applied or lightly Every time you makea moderate brake stop, your disc applied. This does not meansomething is wrong with brakes adjust for wear. If you rarely make a moderate or your brakes. heavier stop, then your brakes might notadjust correctly. Free movement of brake calipers and properly torqued If you drive in that way, then -- very carefully -- make wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake a few moderate brake stopsabout every 1,000 miles pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers (1 600 Ism), so your brakes willadjust properly. for movement, brake padsfor wear, and evenly torque If your brake pedal goes downfarther than normal,your wheel nuts in the propersequence to GM specifications. rear drum brakes may needadjustment. Adjust themby Your rear drum brakesdon’t have wear indicators, butif backing up and firmly applyingthe brakes a few times. you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brake drums Replacing Brake System Parts should be removed and inspected each timethe tires are The braking system ona modern vehicle is complex. Its removed for rotation or changing. Whenyou have the many parts have to beof top quality and work well front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. together if the vehicleis to have really good bralung. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake Brake linings should always be replaced as complete parts in them, asyour Buick does when it is new. When axle sets. you replace parts of your braking system-- for example, Brake Pedal Travel when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine GM See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no normal height, or if thereis a rapid increase in pedal longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. brake linings that are 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. 6-29 Battery Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Every new Buick hasa Delco Freedom@ battery.You never have to add water toone of these. When it’s time Also, €or your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom Feature” in the Index. battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Bulb Replacement For the proper typeof replacement bulbs, see Vehicle Storage “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. If you’re not going to drive your vehicle 25for days Halogen Bulbs or more, take off the black, negative(-) cable from the battery. This willhelp keep your batteryfrom running down. A CAUTION: CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand A can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. You or Batteries have acidthat can burn you and gas others could beinjured. Take specialcare when that can explode. You can be badlyhurt if you handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. aren’t careful. See (‘Jump Starting’’ inthe Index for tips on workingaround a battery without getting hurt.
6-30 Headlamps 1. To replace the headlamp bulbs, locate the headlamp bulb retainer directly behindthe headlamps.
3. Gently pull the headlamp bulb assembly straightout from the access area.
2. Turn the headlamp bulb retainer a quarter- turn counterclockwise.
6-31 Parking/’Ibrn Signal and Cornering Lamp 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the screw from the bracket. 3. Remove the lamp assembly by pulling forward.
4. Remove the electrical connector from the bulbby lifting the locktab and pullingit away from the 4. Remove the electrical connectorsfrom the plastic base. lamp assembly. 5. To reinstall the headlamp bulb assembly, attach the 5. Remove the bulbfrom the electrical connectors. electrical connector to the plastic base-- making sure the lock tab is over the lock. Put the small tab 6. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. into the small notch in the lamp. Put the retainer on and turn it slightly clockwise to lockit into place. Do not touch the glass portion of the new halogen bulb! The oil from your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb.
6-32 Center High-M- mted Stoplamp (Sedan) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Wagon) 1. Unclip the stoplamp cover from the rear window and 1. Open the tailgate window. stoplamp assembly. 2. Remove the two screws. 2. Turn the socketcounterclockwise and remove from the stoplamp assembly. 3. Push the bulb gently into the socket and turn counterclockwise to remove. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
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~ 3. Bring clown the bulb assembly. Taillamp (Sedan) 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the nut from the trunk trim assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly; away from the body. 4. Disconnect the electrical connectorsfrom the 4. Pull the bulb out of its retainer. taillamp assembly. 5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. 5. Remove the bulb. 6. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
2. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver in to the slot as shown and gently press downto release the wiper pAUTION: (Continued) blade from the arm. 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as 3. To install the wiper blade,&gn the wiper arm pin with overloaded tires.The resulting accident the hole on the wiper blade assembly and snap it into could causeserious injury. Check all tires place. Return the wipers to their normal position. frequently to maintain the recommended Tires pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. We don’t make tires. Your new Buick comes with 0 Overinflated tires are more likelyto high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty impact =- such as when you hit a pothole. booklet for details. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, oldtires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged,replace them.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.You could have an &out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued)
6-37 Inflation -- Tire Pressure I NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loadng Information label, whichis on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct If your tires have too muchair (overinflation), inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. you can get the following: “Cold” means your vehiclehas been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than1 mile ( 1.6 km). 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride NOTICE: 0 Needless damage from road hazards. I Don’t let anyone tell youthat underinflation or When to Check overinflation isall right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation), you can Check your tires once a monthor more. Also, check the get the following: tire pressure of the spare tire. 0 Too much flexing If you have a compact spare tire,it should be at 60 psi 0 Too much heat (420 kPa). 0 Tire overloading How to Check Bad wear 0 Badhandling Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire 0 Bad fuel economy. pressure. You can’t tellif your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look NOTICE: (Continued) properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping outdirt and moisture.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and When It’s Time forNew Tires rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label.Make certain that all wheel nuts One way to tell when it’s are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in time for new tires is to the Index. check the treadwear indicators, which will appear whenyour tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining.
Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. When you changea wheel, remove any rustor dirt fromplaces where thewheel You need a new tire if anyof the following statements attaches to thevehicle. In anemergency, you can are true: use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; butbe You can see the indicators at three or more places sure touse ascraper or wire brush later,if you around the tire. need to,to get all the rust or dirtoff. (See You can see cord or fabric showing through the “Changing a Flat Tire”in the Index.) tire’s rubber. 0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. 0 The tire has a bump, bulgeor split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well becauseof the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind andsize of tires you need, look at A CAUTION: the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had Mixing tires could cause you to losecontrol while a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) driving. Ifyou mix tires of different sizes or types number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, (radial andbias-belted tires), the vehicle maynot get ones withthat same TPC Spec number. That way handle properly, and you could havea crash. your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed Using tires of different sizes may also cause to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same traction, ride and other things during normal service-on size and type tires on all four wheels. your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will befoliowed by an “MS” It’s all right to drive with your compact spare (for mud and snow). (if you have one).It was developedfor use on your vehicle. If you ever replace your tires withthose not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
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Temperature -- A, B, C In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, aligned again. However, if younotice unusual tire wear representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of or your vehicle pulhng one way or theother, the heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under alignment may need to bereset. If you notice your controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the wheels may need tobe rebalanced. material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and Wheel Replacement excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted which all passenger car tires must meet under the or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades wheel bolts and wheel nuts should bereplaced. If the B and A represent higher levels of performance on the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if any of these conditions exist. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not Your dealer will know the land of wheel you need. overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or Each new wheel shouldhave the same load-carrying excessive loading, either separately or in combination, capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. same way asthe one itreplaces. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal The wheels on yourvehicle were aligned and balanced equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your and best overall performance. Buick model.
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~ Used Replacement Wheels
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affectthe braking andhandling of your Putting a used wheel onyour vehicle is vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you dangerous. You can’t know howit’s been used or lose control.You could have a collision in which how many miles it’s been driven.It could fail you or others could beinjured. Always usethe suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replace a wheel, usea new GM original replacement. equipment wheel.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlampaim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.
6-44 Tire Chains and instructions. And always open your doorsor windows when you’re cleaning the inside. NOTICE: Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline
Use tire chains only where legal and only when 0 Benzene you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains 0 Naphtha that arethe propersize for your tires. Install them on the rear tires and tighten them as tightly 0 CarbonTetrachloride as possible withthe ends securely fastened. Drive Acetone slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s Paint Thinner instructions. If you can hear thechains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. Turpentine If the contact continues, slow downuntil it stops. 0 Lacquer Thinner Driving toofast or spinning the wheels with Nail Polish Remover chains on willdamage your vehicle. They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can all darnage yourvehicle, too. Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unlessthis manual says you can. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: are toxic. Others can burstinto flame if you strike a Alcohol match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. 0 Laundry Soap When you use anything from a container to clean your 0 Bleach Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings 0 Reducing Agents 6-45 Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Using Foam-Qpe Cleaner on Fak *c Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Wipe vinylor leather with a clean, damp cloth. dirt. Your Buick dealer hastwo GM cleaners, a solvent-type 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following them on vinyl or leather. the directionson the container label. Here are some cleaning tips: 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. 0 Always read the instructionson the cleaner label. 5. Don’t saturate the material. 0 Clean up stains as soon as youcan -- before they set. 6. Don’t rub it roughly. 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge,and change to a 7. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, usea sponge clean area often.A soft brush may be usedif stains to remove the suds. are stubborn. 8. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. 9. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately orit will set. 10. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 11. Wipe with a clean cloth.
6-46 Using Solvent-me Cleaner on Fabric Special Cleaning Problems First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleanerat all. Greasy or Oily Stains Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap. Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic If you need to use a solvent: creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with be removed as follows: a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should startat the outside of 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. the stain, “feathering” towardthe center. Keep 3. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stainif changing to a clean section of the cloth. left on a vehcle’s seat fabric. They should be removed When you clean a stainfrom fabric, immediately as sodb as possible. Be carehl,because the cleaner dry the area with a blow dryer to help preventa will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. cleaning ring. Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit,urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
6-47 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, Cleaning Leather treat the area with a waterhakmg soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mildsoap or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. saddle soap. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. 0 For stubborn stains, use GMa VinyVLeather Cleaner or equivalent product. Combination Stai 0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive Stains caused by candy,ice cream, mayonnaise, chili cleaners, furniture polishor shoe polish on leather. sauce and unknown stains canbe removed as follows: 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with If dirt is allowed to workinto the finish,it can cool water and allow to dry. harm the leather. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type.cleaner. Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Cleaning Vinyl Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing siliconesor Use warm water and a clean cloth. waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield may have to doit more than once. under certain conditions.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stainif you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
6-48 Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Keep belts clean anddry. Backglass and Wiper Blades I If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax A CAUTION: or other material may be onthe blade or windshield. Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM Do not bleach or dye safety belts DU do, it Windshield Cleaner, Bon-AmiPowder@ (GM Part may severely weaken them. In a crash, they No. 1050011). The windshield is cleanif beads do not might not be able to provide adequate protection. form when yourinse it with water. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth lukewarm water. soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Glass Wiper blades shouldbe checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner(GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner Weatherstrips will remove normal tobacco smokeand dust films. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. Apply cause scratches. Avoid placing decalson the inside rear silicone grease with a clean clothat least every six window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear application may be required. (See “Recommended window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index.) Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick Your Buick has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes thatare of color, gloss retention and durability. non-abrasive and made for basecoatklearcoat a Washing Your Vehicle paint finish. The best way to preserveyour vehicle’s fishis to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold water. I NOTICE: I Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct raysof the sun. Don’t use strong soapsor chemical detergents. Use Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on liquid hand, dish orcar washing (mild detergent) soaps. a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,or finish or leave swirl marks. that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowedto on dry Foreign materials such ascalcium chloride and other the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a or salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird soft, clean chamoisor a 100% cotton towel to avoid droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can surface scratches and water spotting. damage your vehicle’s finishif they remain on painted High pressurecar washes may cause water to enter surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If your vehicle. necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Finish Care Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather Occasional waxing or mild polishingof your Buick by and chemical fallout thatcan take their toll over a period hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint of years. You can help tokeep the paint finish looking finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” whenever possible. in the Index.)
6-50 Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Tires Keep your wheelsclean using a soft clean cloth with To clean your tires, use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner. mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry witha soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. NOTICE: The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, When applying a tire dressing always take care to chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could surfaces on the body or wheelsof the vehicle. damage the surface. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash finish. that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Sheet Metal Damage [f your vehicle is damaged and requiressheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop 3pplies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or :eplaced to restore conasion protection.
6-51 Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fracturesor deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfall upon and quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. attack painted surfaceson your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etchedinto materials availablefrom your dealeror other service the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paintjob causes ths, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfacesof Underbody Maintenance new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within Chemicals used forice and snow removal and dust control 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, can collect on the underbody.If these are not removed, whichever occurs first. accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur onthe underbody parts such as fuel lines,frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materialsfrom the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame shouldbe loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbodycar washing system can do this for you.
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label onthe rear compartment storage lid in the wagon. On the sedan, the labelis located on the trunk lid. It’s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
0 your VIN,
0 the model designation,
0 paint information, and
This is the legal identifier for your Buick.It appears on 0 a list of all production options ana special a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the equipment. driver’s side.You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also Be sure thatthis label is not removedfrom the vehicle. appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Electrical System Headlamps The headlamp wiringis protected by an internal circuit Add-on Electrical Equipment breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remainoff. If this I NOTICE: happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers Don’t add anything electricalto your Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some The windshield wiper motoris protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to electrical equipment can damage your vehicle heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your cools. If the overload is caused by someelectrical warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment problem, be sure to get it fixed. can keep other components from working as they should. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to power accessories-. Whenthe current load is too heavy, add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing the circuit breaker opens andcloses, protecting the Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in theIndex. circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
6-55 *xes and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block I The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protectedfrom ’ short circuits by a combinationof fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problemon the road and don’thave a spare fuse, you can borrowone of that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument To gain access to thisfuse block, remove the cover on panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block. the driver’s sideof the instrument panel.Make sure to insert the tabs first when replacing the cover. FUSE USAGE CHART Fuse Usage 2x3x4x CIRCUIT 12 Turn Signal Lamp Flasher, Back-up BREAKERS 7 SEO 8 RR WPR 9 RADIO Lamp/Transmission Position Sensor
12 T&fG 13 CHI BODY * 14 PASSKEY% (PNP) Switch, Shift Interlock (BTSI)
17 HVAC8LO 18 YES 19 x 13 Inside Rearview Mirror, Warning 22 SEO 23 X 24 CRANK Alarm, Stoplamp Switch, Headlamp Auto Control Module, Daytime Running 27 TRKLP 2a CIGDLC 29 RRREL Lamp Control Module,Remote Control 32 HOANS 33 UUS.CHI 34 PASSKEY@ Door Lock Receiver, Automatic Level 37 STOP/HZD 38 HVAC MOO 39 PWRM Control Sensor 42 INTOIM 43 RRTLFS 44 HmMIR 14 Theft-Deterrent Module FOR MORE INFC ?MATION, SEE OWNE PRINTED IN U 15 Air Bag System 16 Cruise Control Module, Cruise Control Fuse UsageFuse Switch, Cruise Control Release Switch 7 UsedNot 17 Heater and A/C Control, Low Blower 8 RearWindow Wiper Module Relay 9 Radio 18 Power Steering Control Module, Heated Seats Control 10 Windshield Wipermasher Switch 20 Electric Actuator, Vacuum 11 RearDefog Relay, Air BagSystem, Electric Solenoid, Heater andA/C Headlamp Switch, I/P Cluster, Rear Control, Instrument Cluster, Daytime Defog Switch Running Lamps
6-57 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage 21 UsedNot 32 Horn Relay 22 Not UsedNot 22 33 Warning Alarrn, I/P Compartment Lamp 24 Air BagSystem, Theft-Deterrent Relay Switch, I/P Compartment Lamp,I/P Cluster, Heater and A/C Control 26 Not Used 34 Theft-Deterrent Module 27 Auto Level Control Sensor, Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp, 35 Courtesy Lamp Relay, Front Door Lock Mercury Switch Switches, Front Door Courtesy Lamps, Rear Door Courtesy Lamps, Outside 28 Cigarette Lighter, Diagnostic Remote Control Rearview Mirror Switch, Link Connector Inside Rearview Mirror, Sunshade 29 Remote Control Door Lock Receiver, Illuminated Mirrors,I/P Door Lamps, Liftgate Wiper Latch Switch, Rear Glass Roof Rail Courtesy Lamps Release Switch, Rear compartment Lid 36 Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Release Switch, Rear Glass Release Relay, Compartment Lid Pull-Down Actuator Rear Compartment Release Relay 37 Stoplamp Switch, Hazard Lamp Flasher 30 Radio 38 Blower Motor Control Module 31 Headlamp Switch, Headlamp Auto Control Module, Daytime Running 39 Power DoorLock Relay Lamps Control Module 3
4 Engine Compartment FuseBlock 10 11 12 13
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Fuse Usage Lift the hood and openthe cover to gain access to this 1 Auto Level Control Air fuse block. Compressor 2 Fuel Pump Relay, PCM 3 Secondary Air Pump Relay, Underhood Lamp Fuse usage Relay Usage 4 Mass Air Flow Sensor, Secondary A Primary Cooling Fan Air Pump Relay, EGRSolenoid, B Secondary Cooling Fan Evaporative Emission Solenoid, Oxygen Sensors, Automatic C Air Pump Transmission E Fuel Pump 5 PCM, Ignition Coil, Electronic F Brake Control Module Air Conditioning Compressor 6 Fuel Injector Cylinders One, Four, Six, Seven 7 Primary Cooling Fan, A/C Compressor Relay 8 Generator, Secondary Cooling Fan 9 Fuel Injector Cylinders Two, Three, Five, Eight
6-61 Replacement Bulbs Application Number Application Number Tail/Stop/Tum ...... 2057 Ashtray ...... 194* Underhood ...... 561* Back-up ...... 2057* * For service inforrnation on these bulbs. contact your Cornering ...... 2057 Buick dealer service department. Courtesy ...... 168* Capacities and Specifications Front Parking/Turn ...... 2057 GloveBox ...... 194" Engine Code P (LTl) Headlamp ...... 9004 Type ...... V8 High-Mounted Stop Piston Displacement ...... (Sedan) ...... 1141 Power (Ac. to SAE J1349) ... 260 (bhp) @ 5000 rpm (Wagon) 577 ...... Firing Order ...... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 InstrumentPanel ...... 194* Thermostat Temperature ...... 180OF (82 0 C) License ...... 194" LuggageCompartment ...... 920* Replacement Parts Reading ...... 192 Air Cleaner ...... AC 1096C Rear Body Pillar Assist Handle ...... 194* Fuel Filter ...... 10253745 Roof Rail Courtesy 192* ...... EngineOil Filter ...... PF52 Front Sidemarker PCVValve CV895C (Sedan) ...... 194* ...... (Wagon) ...... 24 Spark Plug ...... AC 41-943 (0.050 inch Gap) Rear Sidemarker Thermostat ...... 12555290 (Sedan) ...... 2057 Wiper Blade. LeftRight Hand ..... 10283603 (22") (Wagon) ...... 194 Wiper Blade. Rear ...... 22101870 (17'1 Tire, Pressure, Sizes Estate Wagon Dimensions (Approximate) See Tire Certification Information Label on driver’s door. Overall Length ...... 218 inches (554 cm) Wheel Nuts Width ...... 80 inches (203 em) Wheel Nut Torque ...... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m) Height ...... 60 inches (152 cm) Capacities (Approximate) Wheelbase ...... 116 inches (295 cm) Front Tread ...... 62 inches (158 cm) Air Conditioning (R- 134a) ...... 1.75 lbs. (0.79 kg) Rear Tread ...... 64 inches (163 cm) Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the airconditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. Roadmaster Sedan Dimensions If you’re not sure, ask yourBuick dealer. (Approximate) Automatic Transmission Overall Drain and Refill” ...... 10.0 pints (4.7 L) Length ...... 216 inches (549 cm) Overhaul ...... 22.4 pints (10.6 L) Width ...... 78 inches (199 cm) Cooling System ...... 16.4 quarts (15.5 L) Height ...... 56 inches (142 cm) Heavy Duty Cooling ...... 16.9 quarts (15.9 L) Wheelbase ...... 116 inches (295 cm) Crankcase (with Filter)** ...... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L) Front Tread ...... 62 inches (156 cm) Fuel Tank (Sedan) ...... 23 gallons ( 87 L) Rear Tread ...... 6 1 inches (155 cm) Fuel Tank (Wagon) ...... 21 gallons (79 L) Rear Axle Lubricant ...... 4.3 pints (2.0 L) * Recheck the fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” in the Index. ** Recheck the oil level after filling. See“Engine Oil” in the Index. 6-63 NOTES
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6-64 - Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE PROPER Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your LEVEL AND CHANGE A: RECOMMENDED vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your affect the quality of theair we breathe. Improper fluid Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level safety, dependability and emission control performance. of emissions from your vehicle.To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good M condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, or yourBuick dealer for details.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listedin Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.All Services parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done Using Your Maintenance Schedule before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that: in good worhg condition. But we don’t know exactly carry passengers and cargo within recommended how you’ll driveit. You may drive very short distances limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your all the time in very hot, dusty weather.You may use your Vehicle’’ in the Index. vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may driveit to work, are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal to do errands or in many other ways. driving limits. Because of all the different ways people use their GM 0 use the recommended fuel. See“Fuel” in the Index. vehicles, maintenance needs vary.You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find Selecting the Right Schedule in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any First you’ll need to decide which of thetwo schedules is questions on how to keep yourvehicle in good right for your vehicle. Here’s how todecide which condition, see your Buick dealer. schedule to follow: This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you shouldschedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, YOU'^^ know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. Maintenance Schedule
Short TriplCityI ShortDefinition I Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the ShortTripKity Maintenance Scheduleif any At 6,000 Miles(10 000 km)-- Then Every one of these conditionsis true for your vehicle: 12,000 Miles(20 000 km): Tire Rotation. Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Every 6,000 Miles(10- 000 km) of Trailering: Rear This is particularly importantwhen outside Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers). temperatures are below freezing. At the First 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Rear Axle Fluid Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Change (Limited-Slip Differential). driving in stop-and-go traffic). Every 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Air Cleaner Filter 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front 0 You frequently tow a traileror use a carrier on topof Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, your vehicle. whichever occurs first). 0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter or other commercial application. Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that Transmission Service (severe conditions only). these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonel: Every 60,000 Miles (100000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Change (or 3 months, whichever occursfirst). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 6,000 Miles (10000 km): Chassis Lubrication Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). the following pages. Maintenance Schedule
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km) : Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Schedule is true. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Driving a vehicle with afully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break At the First7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Rear Axle Fluid down slower Change (Limited-Slip Differential). At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 7-5 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
The services shown inthis schedule up to 100,000 miles * Your vehicle hasan Engine Oil Life Monitor.This monitor (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles will show you when to change theoil -- usually between (166 000 km) at the same intervals. 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 rniles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe condtions, the indicator Footnotes may come on before3,000 miles (5 000 h).Never drive The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the your vehicle morethan 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or California Air Resources Board has determined that the 12 months, (whichever occurs first), withoutan oil chanee. failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify The system won’t detect dustin the oil. So if you the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil every completion of the vehicle’s useful life.We, however, 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL urge that all recommended maintenance services be light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance when the oil has been changed. For more information, be recorded. see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.
7-6 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. * An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
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6,000 Miles (10 000’km) (Continued) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation 3 months, whichever occurs first). pattern and additional information. During An Emission Control Service. * tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer or has limited-slip differential.
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I Short WiplCity Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every6 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement and lubricateif required. [7 Change the rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 kt) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate thesuspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Change therear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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7-11 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) El Change engine oil and filter (or every Replace air cleaner filter. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fueltank, cap and lines for damage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, or leaks. Inspect fuel capgasket for any parking brake guides, underbody contact damage. Replace parts as needed. points and linkage (or every 6 months, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). [7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Change the rear axlegear lubricant if Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation vehicle is used to pulla trailer. pattern and additional information. During I7 Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings tire rotation, check brake calipers for (or at each brake relining, whichever freedom of movement and lubricate occurs first). if required.
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7-12 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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7-13 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement and lubricate if required. 17 Change the rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 800 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * I7 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, (or at each brake relining, whichever parking brake guides, underbody contact occurs first). points and linkage (or every 6 months, I7 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving whichever occurs first). in dusty conditions. Replace filter if Change the rear axle gear lubricant if necessary. An Emission Control Service. vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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7-15 ~ ~ ~~ Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1~ 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 17 Change automatic transmission fluid and 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under 3 months, whichever occurs first). one or more of these conditions: An Emission Control Service. * - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32 * C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. rf you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, thefluid andfilter do requirenot changing.
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7-16 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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7-17 I Short Wip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100.000 h) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Replace air cleaner filter. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service,. * Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for anv parking brake guides, underbody contact damage. Replace parts as needed. points and linkage (or every 6 months, An Emission Control Service.? whichever occurs first). 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer. 17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-18 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000km) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. * An Emission Control Sewice. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact pointsand linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs fmt). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required. Change therear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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7-19 I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0 Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking (or at each brakerelining, whichever brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” 17 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and in dusty conditions. Replace filter if additional information. During tire rotation, necessary. An Emission Control Service. check brake calipersfor freedom of movement and lubricate if required. 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricantif vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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~ ~. ~~ I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * Cl Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 93,000 Miles (155 000 kmj Replace air cleaner filter. 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every An Emission Control Service. 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage An Emission Control Service. * or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any darnage. Replace parts as needed., An Emission Control Service. CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement and lubricate if required.
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7-24 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * [7 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles * Your vehicle hasan Engine Oil Life Monitor.This monitor (166 000 km)should be performed after 100,000 miles will show you when to change theoil -- usually between ( 166 000 km)at the same intervals. 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator Footnotes may come on before3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the your vehcle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or California Air Resources Board has determined that the 12 months, (whichever occurs first), without an oil change. failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify The system won’t detect dustin the oil. So if you the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, 3,000 miles (5 000 krn) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL urge that all recommended maintenance services be light comes on. Remember toreset the Oil Life Monitor performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance when the oil has been changed. For more information, be recorded. see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.
7-27 Long Trip/Sighway MaintenanceSchedule 7,500 Miles (IL 500 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage parking brake guides, underbody contact (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). points and linkage (or every 12 months, Change the rearaxle gear lubricantif the vehicle has limited-slip differential. whichever occurs first). D Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Duringtire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement I and lubricate if required.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, parking brake guides, underbody contact parking brake guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every12 months, points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and 0 Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings additional information. During tire rotation, (or at each brake relining, whichever check brake calipers for f’reedom of movement occurs first). and lubricate if required.
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I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) LI- 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Replace air cleaner filter. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 0Inspect fueltank, cap and lines fordamage Lubricate thesuspension, steering linkage, or leaks. Inspect fuel capgasket for any parkmg brake guides, underbody contact damage. Replace parts as needed. points and linkage (or every 12 months, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings (or at eachbrake relining, whichever occurs first).
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.. Long Trippighway Maintenance Schedule I’ 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Drain, flush and refill cooling system 12 months, whichever occurs first). (or every 60 months since last service, An Emission Control Service. * whichever occurs first). See “Engine 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, Coolant” in the Index for what to use. parking brake guides, underbody contact Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, points and linkage (or every12 months, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the whichever occurs first). cooling system and pressure cap. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” An Emission Control Service. in the Index for proper rotation pattern and Inspect spark plug wires. additional information. During tire rotation, 0 An Emission Control Service, check brake calipers for freedomof movement and lubricate if required. 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and - When doing frequent trailer towing. filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under - Uses such as found in taxi, police or one or more of these conditions: delivery service. - In heavy city traffic where the outside If you do notuse your vehicle under any of these temperature regularly reaches 90 OF conditions, thefluid andfilter donot require changing. (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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7-37 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the engine coolant level and add the proper should be performedat the intervals specified to help coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the ensure the safety, dependability and emissioncontrol Index for further details. performance of your vehicle. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Check the windshield washerfluid level in the Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your windshield washer tank and addthe proper fluid if vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” inthe Index in Part D. for further details. At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month It is important for you or a service station attendant to pedorm these underhood checks at each fuel fill. Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires areinflated to the correct pressures. Engine Oil Level Check See “Tires” inthe Index for further details. Check theengine oil level and add the properoil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.
7-3s Cassette Deck Service Automatic Transmission Check Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss for further details. may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. Power Antenna Service Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the At Least Oncea Year Index for further details. Key Lock Cylinders Service At Least %ice a Year Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Restraint System Check Make sure the safety beltreminder light and all your Body Lubrication Service belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged the body doors, hood, glove box door andconsole safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might door. Part D tells you what to use. Morefrequent keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it lubrication may be required when exposed to a repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. corrosive environment. Also look for any opened or broken air bagcovers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
7-39 Starter Switch Check Brake-’Ik.ansmission Shift Interlock(BTSI) Check CAUTION: - When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, youor others could be move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start,be sure you have enough room 1. Before you start,be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply both the parlung brake(see “Parking Brake” in the Indexif necessary) and the 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” regular brake. in the Indexif necessary). NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake ready to turnoff the engine immediately ifit starts. immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter 3. With the engine off, turn the key to theRUN should work only inPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying If the starter works in any other position, your the regular brake, tryto move the shift lever outof vehicle needs service. PARK (P) with normal effort.If the shift lever moves outof PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
7-$0 Steering Column LockCheck Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, to turn try parking brake. the key to LOCKin each shift lever position. To check the parlung brake: With the engine running The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift and transmission in slowly remove lever is in PARK (P). NEUTRAL (N), foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this
0 The key should come out only in LOCK. ~ until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: PARK (P) Mechanism Check Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain waterto flush any
I ~ corrosive materials from the underbody. Takecare to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris When you are doing this check, your vehicle can collect. could begin to move.You or others could be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure thereis room infront of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready toapply the regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle beginto move. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspectthe body near the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged, Listed below are inspections and services which should missing or out-of-position parts as well as openseams, be performedat least twice a year (forinstance, each holes, loose connections or other conditions which could spring andfall). You should let your GM dealership’s cause a heat build-up inthe floor pan or could let service department or other qualified service center do exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in these jobs. Make sure any necessaryrepairs are the Index. completed at once. Proper proceduresto perfom these services maybe Radiator and HeaterHose Inspection found in a Buick Service Manual. See “Service and Inspect the hoses andhave them replacedif they are Owner Publications” inthe Index. cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, Steering and Suspension Inspection fittings and clamps;replace as needed. Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hosesfor proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
7-42 Throttle Linkage Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damage or missingparts. Replace parts as hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotorsfor excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise surface condition.Also inspect drum brake linings for control cables. wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, parking brake, etc. Check Rear Axle Service parking brake adjustment.You may need to have your Check the gear lubricant levelin the rear axle and addif brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habits or needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.A fluid loss may conditions resultin fiequent bralung. indicate a problem. Check the axle and repairit if needed. ~ Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDfiUBRICANT Lubricants Coolant GM Part No. 3634621or NOTE: Fluidsand lubricants identified below by name, Supplement equivalent with a complete flush part number or specification may be obtainedfrom your Sealer and refill. GM dealer. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme ll@Brake Fluid System (GM Part No. 1052535or USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM Part Petroleum Institute Certified For Cable Guides No. 1052497 or equivalent)or Gasoline Engines “Starburst” lubricant meeting requirementsof symbol of the proper viscosity. To NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or determine the preferred viscosity GC-LB. for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid System (GM Part NO. 1052884- 1 Pt., Engine Coolant 50/50 mixtureof clean water 1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent). (preferably distilled) andGM ~ Goodwrench@DEX-COOL or Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Havoline@ DEX-COOL Transmission Transmission Fluid. (orange-colored, silicate-free) Key Lock Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, antifreeze conforming to GM Cylinders Superlube% (GM Part Specification 6277M. See “Engine No. 12346241 or equivalent). Coolant” inthe Index. I USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Hood Latch Grease, High Temperature-- Water Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Assembly, Spray Resistant (GM Part lubricant meeting requirements Pivots, Spring No. 12345996 or equivalent). of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB Anchor and or GC-LB. Release Pawl Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Hood and Door Multi-pu ose lubricant, Bearings requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Hinges, Tailgate Superlube% (GM Part Category GC or GC-LB (GM Hinges, Rear No. 12346241 or equivalent). Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Compartment Lid Hinges, Fuel Rear Axle Axle Lubricant (GM Part Door Hinge, (Standard No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 Rear Folding Differential) GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Seat Rear Axle Axle Lubricant (GM Part Weatherstrip (Limited-Slip No. 1052271) and 4 ounces Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Differential) (118 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended (GM Part No. 1052358 or replacement filters, valves and spark plugs. equivalent) where required. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. Windshield GM Optikleen@Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
7-45 \ I Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checksand Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, recordthe +e following record pages.Also, you should retainall date, odometer reading and who performedthe service maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio in theboxes providedafter the maintenance interval. is a convenient place tostore them. Maintenance Record
7-47 I " Maintenance Record ODOMETER D ATE READING SERVICEDREADING DATE BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out howto contact Buick if you need Customer Satisfaction Procedure assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
0 Roadside Assistance CourtesyTransportation
0 BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
0 Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Buick. Normally, any concern you mayhave 8-1 with your vehicle can be handledby your selling or For helpoutside of the UnitedStates and Canada, call servicing dealer.Your dealer has the facility, trained the following numbers as appropriate: technicians, special tools andup-to-date information to Mexico: (525) 625-3256 promptly address anyissue which may arise. Buick has In empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or vehicles, and they are eager to resolve your concernto 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) your completesatisfaction. If your concern has not been e In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 resolved to yoursatisfaction, take the following steps: 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-751-4135 STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) of dealer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level.If the matter has already been In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 reviewed with the Sales, Service,Parts or Manager, contact In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British the owner of the dealership orthe General Manager. Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763-13 15 dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, In other overseas locations, call GM North American contact the Buick Customer Assistance Centerby Export Sales in Canada at 1-905-644-4112 calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada,contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
8-2 For prompt assistance, please have the following When contacting Buick, please remember that your information available to give theCustomer concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using Assistance Representative: the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest youfollow Step One first if you Your name, address, home and business have a concern. telephone numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available Customer Assistance for Text from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at Telephone (TTY) Users the top left of the instrument panel and visible rJ through the windshield.) To assist customers who aedeaf, hard of hearing, 'or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Dealership name and location Buick has TTY equipment available at itsCustomer Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Assistance Center. AnyTTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in Nature of concern Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish towrite Buick, write to: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI, 48550 Refer to your Warranty andowner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices.
8-3 Roadside Assistance Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our networkof 3,000 Buick dealers. Buick Roadside Premium Assistance provides an extra measureof convenience and security. Buick Premium Roadside Assistance: - Provides owners with access to minor repairs or towing for disabled vehicles. - Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners,24 hours a day,365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner’s manual.For needed assistance, call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance toll-free hotline: 1-800-252-11 12. Canadian Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistanceto customers for vehicles covered Vehicles purchased in Canada havean extensive under the 36 month/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car Roadside Assistance program accessiblefrom anywhere warranty (whichever occurs first). in Canada or the United States. Pledse refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealeror call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY -DEFECTS Procedure before you resort to AUTOLINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt TO THE UNITED STATES to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary GOVERNMENT between you andBuick. If this mediation is If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should where eligible customers may present their case to an immediately inform the National Highway Traffic impartial third-party arbitrator. Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to The arbitrator will make a decision which you may notifying General Motors. accept or reject. you accept the decision, GM be If will If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an bound by that decision. The entiredispute resolution investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy time you file a claim until a decision is made. campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Some state laws may require you to use this program in individual problems between you, your dealer or before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program General Motors. or in the courts. For further information, contact the To contact NHTSA, you mayeither call the Auto Safety BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Buick Customer Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Assistance Center at 1-800-955-7300. Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, US. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
8-7 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
' TOTHE CANADIAN TO GENERAL MOTORS GOVERNMENT In addition to notifyingNHTSA (or Transport Canada) If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle in a situationlike this, we certainly hopeyou'll notify has a safety defect, you should immediately notify us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Buick Motor Division Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: Customer Assistance Center Transport Canada 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Box 8880 Flint, MI 48550 Ottawa, Ontario K1G3J2 In Canada, please call usat 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to geta greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians.
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: United States ...... 1-800-551-4123 Canada ...... 1-800-668-5539 Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors assistance booklets provide owners with general product performancein the field. When service methods operation and maintenance information. are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service.Some will advise of newor unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletinsare issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously,or ask a GM dealer to see an index or individual bulletin.
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Air Bag Ashtrays ...... 2-48 How Does it Restrain ...... 1-24 Audio Systems ...... 3-5 How it Works ...... 1-22 Automatic Location ...... 1-22 DoorLocks ...... 2-4 Readiness Light ...... 1.21.2.55 Overdrive ...... 2-20 Servicing ...... 1-25 Pull-Down Feature ...... 2-12 What Makes it Inflate ...... 1-23 Automatic Transmission What Will You See After it Inflates ...... 1-24 Check ...... 7-39 When Should it Inflate ...... 1-23 Fluid ...... 6-16 Aircleaner ...... 6-14 Operation ...... 2-18 AirConditioning ...... 3-2 Park Mechanism Check ...... 7-41 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...... 6-43 Shifting ...... 2-18 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-51 Axle, Limited-Slip Rear ...... 2-21 Antenna. Fixed ...... 3-20 Axle,Rear ...... 6-19 Antenna. Power ...... 3-21 Antifreeze ...... 6-20 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...... 2.57. 4.6 Battery ...... 6-30 Brakes ...... 4-6 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Anti.Theft. Radio ...... 3- 17 Light ...... 2-55 Appearancecare ...... 6-45 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry ...... 2-7 Appearance Care Materials ...... 6-53 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-6 Arbitration Program ...... 8-6 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...... 8-6 Armrest. Front Storage ...... 2-42
9-1 Brake Check Engine Light ...... 2-59 Adjustment ...... 6-29 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-44 Fluid ...... 6-26 Chemical Paint Spotting ...... 6-52 Master Cylinder ...... 6-26 Child Restraints ...... 1-33 Parking ...... 2-21 Securing in a Rear OutsideSeat Position ...... 1-35 PedalTravel ...... 6-29 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position ...... 1-37 Replacing System Parts ...... 6-29 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ...... 1-39 System .Warning Light ...... 2-56 TopStrap ...... 1-34 Trailer ...... 4-35 Wheretoput ...... 1-33 Transmission Shift Interlock Check ...... 7-40 Cigarette Lighter ...... 2-48 Wear ...... 6-28 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...... 6-56 Brakes.Anti -Lock ...... 4-6 Cleaner. Air ...... 6-14 Braking ...... 4-5 Cleaning Braking in Emergencies ...... 4-8 Aluminum Wheels ...... 6-51 Break-In. New Vehicle ...... 2-14 Fabric ...... 6-46 BTSI Check ...... 7-40 Glass ...... 6-49 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-30 Inside of Your Buick ...... 6-46 InstrumentPanel ...... 6-48 Leather ...... 6-48 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...... 8-4 Outside of Your Buick ...... 6-50 Capacities and Specifications ...... 6-62 Special Problems ...... 6-47 CarbonMonoxide ...... 2.26.4.26.4.33. Stains ...... 6-46 Cargocover ...... 2-44 Tires ...... 6-51 Cassette Deck Service ...... 7-39 Vinyl ...... 6-48 Cassette Tape Player ...... 3.6.3.9. 3.12 Weatherstrips ...... 6-49 Cassette Tape Player Care ...... 3-20 Wheels ...... 6-51 CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature...... 3- 17 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 6-49 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...... 6-33 Climate Control System. Electronic ...... 3-2 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-27 Climate Control System. Standard ...... 3-1 CertificationLabel ...... 4-28 Clock. Settingthe ...... 3-5 Chains.Safety ...... 4-35 Comfort Controls ...... 3-1 Chains.Tire ...... 6-45 Compact Disc Care ...... 3-20 ChangeOilLight ...... 2-64 Compact Disc Player ...... 3-12 Changing a Flat Tire...... 5- 19 Compact Spare Tire ...... 5-30 9-2 Control of a Vehicle ...... 4-5 In a Blizzard ...... 4-25 Convenience Net ...... 2.43.2.44 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-4 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 2-41 IntheRain ...... 4-15 Coolant ...... 6-20 Night ...... 4-13 Heater. Engine ...... 2-17 OnCurves ...... 4-8 SurgeTank ...... 5-15 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ...... 4-37 Cooling System ...... 5 .13 On Hill and'Mountain Roads ...... 4-21 Courtesy Transportation ...... 8-5 On Snow and Ice ...... 4-24 Cruise Control ...... 2-33 WetRoads ...... 4-15 Cruise Control Light ...... 2-64 Winter ...... 4-23 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone Users ...... 8-3 WithaTrailer ...... 4-35 Customer Assistance Information ...... 8- 1 DrunkenDriving ...... 4-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 8- 1 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 6-55 Damage. Finish ...... 6-52 Electrical System ...... 6-55 Damage. Sheet Metal ...... 6-51 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-40 Daytime Running Lamps ...... 2-36 Electronic Climate Control ...... 3-2 DeadBattery ...... 5-2 Engine ...... 6-8 Defects. Reporting Safety ...... 8-7 Coolant ...... 6-20 Defensive Driving ...... 4- 1 Coolant Heater ...... 2-17 Defogger. Rear Window ...... 3-5 Coolant Level Check ...... 7-38 Defogging ...... 3-4 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 2-58 Defrosting ...... 3-4 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...... 2-58 Dimensions.Vehicle ...... 6-63 CoolingSystem ...... 6-63 Dolby' B Noise Reduction ...... 3- 12 Exhaust ...... 2-26 Programmable Automatic Locks ...... 2-4 Fuse Block ...... 6-60 Door. Locks ...... 2-3 Identification ...... 6-54 Driving OilLevelCheck ...... 7-38 City ...... 4-18 Overheating ...... 5-11 Defensive ...... 4-1 Running While Parked ...... 2-26 Drunken ...... 4-2 Specifications ...... 6-62 Freeway ...... 4-19 StartingYour ...... 2-16
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...... i..... 2-15 ...... 2-38 .si...... - ...... :S,uspeniion ...... 'Throttle Linkage ...... Tast-mentPanel ...... i ..*.. ,.:?Brightness Control ...... Cleaning ...... ,... ,. Net, convenience ...... z+I.~, 12-44 Neutral, Automatic TrmsmiBion ...... 2-20 New Vehicle “Break-In’’ ...... 2-14 Night Vision ....,...... 4-14
Paint Spotting, Chemical ...... , ...... 6-52 Park AutomaticTransmission ...... 2-18 Shifting Into ...... , 2-22 Shiftingout of ...... 2-25 Parking Rain. Driving m ...... 4-15 AtNight ...... 2-12 ReadingLamps ...... 2.38.2.39 Brake ...... 2-21 Rear Brake Mechanism Check ...... 7-41 Axle ...... 6-19 Lots ...... 2-12 Door Security Locks ...... 2-4 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-25 Outside Seat Position ...... 1-28 With a Trailer ...... 4-37 Seatpassengers ...... 1-28 Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-32 Towing ...... 5-9 Pass Key Light ...... 2-65 Window Defogger ...... 3-5 Passing ...... 4-11 WindshieldWasher ...... 2-32 PASS-Key 11 ...... 2-13 Rearview Mirror ...... 2-39 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-42 Electrochromic Daymight ...... 2-40 Power Inside Daymight ...... 2-39 AntennaMastCare ...... 3-21 Remote Antennaservice ...... 7-39 Keyless Entry ...... i ...... 2-5 DoorLocks ...... 2-3 Trunk Release ...... 2-8 Remote Control Mirror ...... 2-41 Replacement. Bulbs ...... 6-62 Steering ...... 4-8 Replacement. Parts ...... 6-62 Steering Fluid ...... 6-24 Replacement. Wheel ...... 6-43 Windows ...... 2-27 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 8-7 Power Seat 1-2 Restraints LumbarControls ...... 1-2 Checking ...... 1-44 Memory Function ...... !...... 1-3 Child ...... 1-33 Recliner ...... l-3 Head ...... 1-5 , Pregnancy,Use of SafetyBelts ...... 1-26 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-45 Problems on the Road ...... 5-1 Systemcheck ...... 7-39 Publications, Service and Owner ...... 8-9 Reverse. Automatic Transmission ...... 2-19 Pull-Down Feature, Automatic ...... 2- 12 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-26 Roadside Assistance ...... 8-4 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...... 8-4 Radiator ...... 5- 16 Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-31 Radio Reception ...... 3-19 RoofLuggageRack ...... 2-46 Radios ...... 3-5 Rotation. Tires ...... 6-39
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