Buick 1988 Riviera Owner'S Manual Download

Page: 5 / 161

Summary of Contents for 1988 Riviera

Page 1: ...IPR2013 00415 Ex 1029 Toyota Motor Corp Petitioner 1 RI lER 1988 EHJICK OWNERE MANUAL PR2013 00415 Ex 1029 Toyota Motor Corp Petitioner 1 ...

Page 2: ... and equipment both standard equipment and options Therefore you may find some explanations for equipment not applicable to your vehicle For cars sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited wherever the name Buick Motor Division appears in this manual Buick Motor Division Litho in U S A Part No 1643278 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR BUICK Steerin...

Page 3: ...eeds both during and after the warranty period Remember if you have a concern that has not been handled to your satisfaction follow the steps in the separate Warranty and Owner Assistance Informa tion booklet 0 1 We thank you for choosing a Buick product and want to assure you of our continuing interest in your motor ing pleasure and satisfaction FRENCH OWNER S MANUAL If preferred a French Owner s...

Page 4: ...4 BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS CHART These symbols are used to identify controls and displays on Buicks O 2 LIGHTS OR HIGH BEAM FOG LAMP TURN SIGNALS ...

Page 5: ...ARD WARNING aAT 1 g Tl D CAUTION AVOID SPARKS FLASHER COULD CAUSE BURNS POSSIBLE INJURY on FLAMES T 1 POWER PROTECT EYES WINDOW av SHIELDING D L II 1 T SPARK OR FLAME cg T p I STOPITAIL ILLUMINATION ENGINE COOLANT EXPLODEUBLADTTERY S 0 L GHT LAMP FAILURE VENTILATING FAN CONTROL LEVEL LIGHTER 0 3 ...

Page 6: ...e mirrors 4 Always properly fasten your safety belt Checkthat safety belts 1 1 for all other occupants are fastened properly Never let anyone ride any place in or on this vehicle where there is no safety belt 5 Check that all the warning lights work as the key is turned to Run or Start 6 Check all gages including the fuel gage 7 Release the parking brake and make sure the BRAKE light turns off See...

Page 7: ...a good idea to carry an extra key to the door in your wallet or purse should you accidentally lock your regular keys in the vehicle To help protect your car and its contents against theft General Motors has provided anti theft features which would also make it inconvenient and possibly expensive to enter the vehicle if you are locked out A chime will sound as the door is opened if the key has been...

Page 8: ...tem can be arrned is with an open door Before arming the system close all the windows Place the shift lever in Park Turn the ignition to Look and take out the key Open any door The SECUFliTY light will begin to blink To arm the system lock the doors with the door lock switch of an open door The SECURITY light will stay on Close the doors Now the alarm will sound if any of the door jarnb or tamper ...

Page 9: ...ain the alarm will again go off Opening The Trunk You may open the trunk by using the key This will not set off the alarm nor will it disarm the system ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM To use this feature press and release the pushbutton on the door handle A light will surround the keyhole to enable ease of insertion of the key The lights inside the car will light up for 20 seconds so the inside of the ca...

Page 10: ... mode it will hold that position until glare is no longer in the mirror A small green light in the center of the control panel lets you know when the mirror is in the night mode Then an automatic time delay of about nine seconds begins before the mirror switches itself back to the day mode The purpose of the delay is to prevent unnecessary changing of the mirror as traffic moves in and out behind ...

Page 11: ...ghted visor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror cover is opened The lights can be set on either high or low using the 1 6 switch below the right light Closing the mirror coverturns off the lights SUNVSORS Sunvisors have a spring loaded return so they snap back into place and out of your way EXTENDABLE SUNVISORS EXTENDABLE SUNVISOR This feature lets you extend the sunvisor with a tinted slide o...

Page 12: ... SIX WAY POWER SEAT CONTROLS ELECTRIC SEATBACK RECLINER Option This seatback can be tilted to the rear of its normal position or forward of the normal position by a two way switch on the 1 7 ELECTRIC SEATBACK RECLINER FIECLINING SEATBACK SWITCH outboard side of the seat cushion To tilt the seatback to the rear push reanivard portion of switch To tilt the seatback forward push forward portion of sw...

Page 13: ...de of the switch and the seatback will move up toward the front of the car Press the DN side of the switch and the seatback will move down toward the back of the car The seatback can be tilted about 20 degrees to the rear or about four degrees forward of its normal position Head Rest The headrest is manually adjustable up and down and toward the front or rear Reversible Seat Cushions T Type Only E...

Page 14: ...d without unlatehing unless the vehicle is parked nose down In that case pull rearward slightly on the seatback while pulling up on the seatback latch release lever at the bottom on the outboard side of the seatback The latch release lever must be in the down position forthe latch to work properly Check now and then to see that each lever moves up and down freely when the seatback is pushed forwar...

Page 15: ...ad restraint up or down If your car has the optional Power Comfort Seat or optional Driver s Performance Seat the head restraint can also be adjusted toward the front or rear SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS CAUTION To help reduce the risk of personal injury in collisions or sudden maneuvers use the safety belts following these instructions on their proper use maintenance and use with child restraint systems T...

Page 16: ...ems should use the vehicle s safety belts and sit in the rear seat If the child s seating position has a shoulder belt which is on or very close to the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the car Once a child has grown enough so that the shoulder belt is no longer on or very close to the face or neck a seating position with a shoulder bait should be chosen whenever CAUTION Continue...

Page 17: ...belt is not long enough to permit this see Safety Belt Extender following LATCH PLATE 1 12 2 To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision position the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and pull it toward the outer wall to a snug fit so the retractor can take up slack The front seat lap shoulder belt is designed to look only during a sudden stop or impact At ot...

Page 18: ...rain you as intended 1 13 CAUTION To help reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident if a shoulder belt is on or very close to a child s face or neck then either 1 move the child toward the center away from the shoulder belt or 2 if available place the child in the center seating position and use the lap belt 5 To unfasten the belt push the button on the buckle To store the belt pull it out...

Page 19: ... a collision whetherthe belt was in use or not If there is any question replace the belt system Damage whether visible or not could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident SAFETY BELT EXTENDER If a safety belt cannot be fastened because it is not long enough General Motors will be pleased to furnish a safety belt extender without charge Contact your dealer remember to bring t...

Page 20: ...placed in the front seat Continued 1 15 CAUTION Continued Children who have outgrown child restraint systems should use the vehicle s safety belts and sit in the rear seat If the child s seating position has a shoulder belt which is on or very close to the face or neck either move the child closer to the center of the car or if available place the child in a center seating position with a lap belt...

Page 21: ...rst locate the child restraint system on the passenger seat and install any top strap and anchor it Then 1 Pull the lap belt out and position it around or through the child 1 16 restraint in accord with the restraint s instructions and buckle the lap belt 2 Pull the remaining webbing out of the retractorto switch to the automatic locking mode Then allow the excess webbing to retract 3 Grasp the we...

Page 22: ...STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE EXHAUST GAS CAUTION CARBON MONOXIDE 2 1 CAUTION Continued See your Maintenance Schedule booklet for parts requiring inspection To allow proper operation of your car s ventilation system keep the air inlet grille in front of the windshield clear of snow leaves or other obstructions at all times Do not park with the engine running or idle this car for more than 10 minut...

Page 23: ...hat will add to the future performance and economy of your car We recommend you limit your speed during the first 500 miles 800 kilometers to a maximum of 55 mph 90 km h but do not drive for long periods at any one constant speed either fast or slow During this time avoid full throttle starts and if possible avoid hard stops especially during the first 200 miles 320 kilometers of driving Always dr...

Page 24: ... permissible with your car we recommend you drive your new car for 500 miles 800 kilometers before trailer towing At the end of this 500 mile 800 kilometer break in period avoid 2 3 speeds over 50 mph 80 km h and full throttle starts during the first 500 miles 800 kilometers of trailer towing CAUTION HITCHES To help avoid personal injury due to sway caused by such things as crosswinds large trucks...

Page 25: ...ontrol your car s speed Try 2 4 not to hold the brake pedal down too long or too often This could cause the brakes to overheat and reduce brake effectiveness TRANSAXLES See the method for checking the transaxle fluid level in Service and Maintenance Section 5 of this manual PARKING You should not park cars with trailers on a grade hill However if you must park on a grade these steps must be follow...

Page 26: ...ilt damage the sensor and may impair emission 2 5 control driveability and fuel economy For more information see Computer Command Control System in Section 5 of this manual Federal regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded fuel be labeled with the word UNLEADED Only these pumps have nozzles that fit the filler neck of your car s fuel tank In the United States Federal law also requires tha...

Page 27: ...suitable for use in your car if they also contain sufficient quantities of appropriate cosolvents to prevent phase separation according to proposed ASTM specifications and ingredients to protect your car s fuel system against corrosion of metals and damage to plastics and rubbers caused by methanol However the suitability of these fuels is not fully known at this time Check with the service statio...

Page 28: ...How you drive where you drive and when you drive all affect how many miles kilometers you can get from a gallon liter of fuel You can save fuel if you avoid Jackrabbit starts maintain as constant a throttle position as traffic conditions allow once you have reached cruising speed and avoid sudden stops which waste energy in the form of heat generated in braking Frequent short trips excessive idlin...

Page 29: ...avel crank the engine by turning the ignition key to Start Release the key when the engine starts If Engine Fails to Start After Normal Starting Procedure 1 If you tried the Cold or Warm Engine starting procedure and the engine still does not start push down the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear the engine if it is flooded 2 If the engine ...

Page 30: ...PARKING CAUTION Before the driver leaves this vehicle to reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Shift the automatic transaxle to Park Continued 2 9 CAUTION Continued 3 Turn the key to Lock 4 Remove the key the chime is designed to remind you 5 Be sure the car is not moving before you leave the driver s seat To reduce the chance of pers...

Page 31: ... the overdrive transaxle this is the same as D on cars without an overdrive feature and should he used when increased performance is needed such as on hilly roads or when towing a trailer it prevents the transaxie from shifting into overdrive It also provides more engine braking than in range You should shift to D range when driving on slippery surfaces to help avoid unexpected downshifts out of o...

Page 32: ...ing to PARK while the car s wheels are still turning Operating the transaxle at or near stall condition for more than 10 seconds at a time Stall condition is when the engine is running at high speed while the transaxle is in a drive range and the drive wheels aren t moving such as when stuck in deep sand or mud or when the car is against a fixed barrier Holding the car on an upgrade by increasing ...

Page 33: ...r the brake and steer to keep the vehicle pointing where you want it to go Don t touch the brake Driving On Slippery Surfaces Drive steering and braking traction are reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road Slow down and adjust your driving to such conditions It is important to slow down when it is slippery because stopping distances will be longer and vehicle control mo...

Page 34: ...ft controls 0 Run Normal operating position 0 Start Cranks the engine To unlockthe ignition first be sure the key is pushed in all the way Then rotate the steering wheel to the right or left while you turn 2 13 the key At the same time turn the ignition key with as much effort as you can apply with your hand Do not try to use a tool of any kind to apply more force on the lock knob as this could br...

Page 35: ...DRIVER FOR 2 14 A green light on the instrument panel is designed to flash to tell you that the front and rear turn signal lights are working If the light stays on but does not flash check for e burned out turn signal bulb If the green light does not come on when you move the lever check the fuse and indicator bulb Headlight Beam Changer with the headlights on pull the turn signal lever toward you...

Page 36: ...e stored in memory Using Accel Resume Resume Acceleration Feature Let s assume you had to slow your car with the brakes When you press the brake pedal the CRU SE light in the instrument panel cluster will go out and the RESUME light will light up below it Also when the brake is pressed and cruise control disengages the speed at which cruise was set will be stored in the Electronic Control Center o...

Page 37: ... until yourcar s speed reaches about 25 miles per hour Below this the Cruise feature does not work Don t hold the Set button in place or it will go into the coast mode 2 16 NOTICE To help keep the car under control do not use the Cruise Control and particularly its ACCEL RESUME feature under the following conditions When the previously set speed is faster than the existing traffic flow When it is ...

Page 38: ...this Continued 2 17 CAUTION Continued has happened To dry them quickly lightly apply the brakes At the same time keep a safe forward speed with plenty of clear space ahead to the rear and to the sides Do this until the brakes return to normal Always do this after driving through water or washing the car to help reduce the risk of personal injury VACUUM POWER BRAKES If the engine stops do not pump ...

Page 39: ...only during a brake application which would have caused one or more wheels to skid When this happens it causes the brake pedal to pulsate and it may push back 2 18 against your foot this is normal A pulsating brake pedal may be an indication of a slippery road adiust your driving accordingly When a brake application is not enough to cause a wheel to lock up the brakes operate as conventional brake...

Page 40: ... section 2 19 0 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down while pulling the Brake Release handle at the lower left side of the instrument panel The brake system warning light is designed to remind you ifthe parking brake pedal is not released when the ignition is on Never drive the car with the parking brake on as this will reduce rear brake effectiveness due to overheating sh...

Page 41: ... ON OFF HAZARD WARNING TRUNK RELEASE I FLASHER FUEL DOOR RELEASE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SEE FOLLOWING TAPE PLAYER PAGE TRIP SET AND FUEL GAGE KEY PADS RIGHT POD HI WIPER LO WIPER WIPERS OFF I INDICATOR LIGHTS SECURITY BRAKE BLANK PULSE DELAY WIPER CONTROL PUSH TO WASH TEMPERATURE SYMBOL OIL SYMBOL BLANK WINDSHIELD DEFROSTIFRONT REAR DEFROST BATTERY SYMBOL SERVICE ENGINE SOON ELECTRONIC CONT...

Page 42: ...cRuIsE I_IGHT J ELECTRICAL PROBLEM c_ TIME on TWILIGHT SENTINEL WARNING INDICATOR nunuoun READOUT K RIGHT TURN AND WARNING Q Q7 D HEADLIGHTS ON INDICATOR Fl ASHER INDICATOR E MILES Pen HOUR KM HI SPEED L BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS ON c s READOUT INDICATOR F FULL OR EXPANDED a FUEL TANK M LEFT TURN AND WARNING DISPLAY FLASHERI INDICATOR LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR N ODOMETER READOUT SEE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER 0 F...

Page 43: ...e is something wrong with part of the brake system stop carefully and park the car as soon as it is safe to do so and see the information on the Brake System Warning Light that follows this 2 22 BATTERY LIGHT This light is located in the strip of indicator lights below the instrument panel cluster to the right of the steering column It glows when the ignition switch is turned on if it doesn t and ...

Page 44: ...r repair Continued driving without necessary repairs could be dangerous 2 23 BRIGHT HEADLIGHT BEAM A light located below the digital speed readout glows to _ let you know when your car s bright headlights are on CAR IS LEVEL NG LIGHT This light will come on to let you know your car is leveling itself to the current load This light is located to the left ofthe digital time display in the instrument...

Page 45: ...has overheated and immediate action is required to correct the condition As a check that the bulb and its circuit are working the light will come on during engine starting If the light does not come on during this check have it repaired promptly If 2 24 l j T the light comes on at any othertime see Engine Cooling System Overheating in Section 3 CAUTION If the Engine Coolant Temperature light or di...

Page 46: ...el cluster To turn on the parking lights only press the touch pad labelled PARK A light will appear in the right corner of the pad To switch off either set of lights press the LlGHTS OFF touch pad See Headlight Beam Changer in this section Onlythe two inner halogen lamps should be illuminated on high beam The new halogen lamps in the composite style headlights produce higher illumination than prev...

Page 47: ...et you know the bulb is working The light will stay on a short time after the engine starts Have the system repaired if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light does not come on during engine starting If the light comes on either intermittently or continuously while driving service to the Computer Command Control system is required Although in most cases the caris driveable and does not require towing see yo...

Page 48: ...ostic and Trip Monitor in the Electronic Control Center section for fuel related information SPEEDOMETER ODOMETER The speedometer lets you know how fast the car is traveling It is located above the steering column in the center of the instrument cluster The odometer is to the left It keeps track ofthe total mileage driven and accumulated on this car TAMPER RESISTANT ODOMETER Federal law prohibits ...

Page 49: ...Park or Neutral the instrument panel cluster and indicator lights 2 2 8 will light up in a specific pattern This tells you if the bulbs numbers words and bar graph segments are working Look at the picture of the instrument panel cluster and indicator lights at the beginning of the instrument panel section Compare them to your car as the cluster and indicators run through the test pattern Trip Set ...

Page 50: ...dlights are under Twilight Sentinel Control if equipped the headlight reminder will not sound LIGHTER To use the lighter press in on the lighter knob located in the console between the seats It will pop out when it is hot RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER See Electronic Control Center section 2 29 WIPERS AND WASHERS RIGHT POD HI SPEED WIPER CONTROL LOW SPEED WIPER CONTROL WIPERS OFF PULSE DELAY WIPER CONTR...

Page 51: ...leaning Besuretoputthefluidinthe running _en e cyc_e IS p ope esen oi _ done the wipersystem willgo o Do not use radiator antifreeze in the windshield washer backto the previous setting or will tum itself off reservoir It could cause paint damage 0 in cold weather warm the windshield with the defroster PROGRAM Wash Press the PUSH To WASH pad The before using the washerto help prevent icing that ma...

Page 52: ...e Switching to stereo 2 3 1 improves fidelity but may increase noise on weaker stations Switching stereo off may improve the reception in this case Most AM stereo stations across the country broadcast in C OUAM but some do not Check with your local stations for compatibility in your area C OUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc Stereo Indicator An indicator lights whenever a stereo broadca...

Page 53: ...on Expenses incurred to protect the car s systems from interaction with added mobile 2 32 communication systems are not the responsibility of Buick Motor Division Citizen Band CB radios garage door openers and GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM cellular phones normally will not affect car operation ANTENNA The power antenna is controlled by the radio When the radio is on the antenna will go up...

Page 54: ... ice from the hood and air inlet in front of the windshield This helps the heater and defroster work better and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windshield 0 Run the blower on H for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the windows 0 Always keep the front inlet grilles clear of obstruct...

Page 55: ...panel can be moved to a venting position by 2 34 holding the switch forward To close the glass again momentarily press the switch rearward The Astroroof cannot be opened or closed manually if your car has an electrical power failure AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL This feature automatically keeps the rear of the car at a predetermined level position as the load changes You don t need to adjust anything no...

Page 56: ... prong extension cord Do not use an extension cord such as you would use for a lamp because the cord may overheat Outside temperature oil viscosity etc will affect how long the block heater should remain plugged in Contact your Buick dealer for advice on the conditions in your area 2 3 5 FRONT COURTESY AND READING LIGHTS PASSENGER LIGHT PASSENGER SWITCH COURTESY LIGHT DRIVER SWITCH DRIVER LIGHT Th...

Page 57: ...r is completed power to all of the above systems is shut off ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER SCREEN The Electronic Control Center will make the operation of your 1988 Riviera s many systems easier and more efficient through computerized control From one location you have the ease of fingertip control to display and or operate the radio climate control gages trip monitor diagnostic messages and clock cal...

Page 58: ...system tone has been turned off 2 3 7 Soft keys are on the screen 1 l W l1_ IJWEJ See examples on Figure l 2 The number of soft keys will E I 1 vary with the page When you nn WA touch a soft key you may hear 74 I either a double orsingle beep 2 85 unless the system tone has been turned off and the page or a setting may change When you touch any soft key with an arrow the arrow will darken and the ...

Page 59: ...s set up so all controls on each page or subpage are described before moving to the next page or subpage Subpages of each system follow that system s page If you accidentally touch a soft key and a subpage appears go back to the main page by touching the hard key Most pages and subpages contain a RETURN soft key Touch this soft key generally returns the previously viewed page or subpage to the dis...

Page 60: ...r page is shown 0 Diagnostic Message shows VEHICLE SYSTEM CHECK IN PROGRESS followed by NO MALFUNCTIONS If a malfunction exists the appropriate diagnostic message will appear The NO MALFUNCTION message is followed by The Summary page has four areas see Figure S 1 AVG MPG or AVG MPG CRUISE SET_ 0 Radio Functions shows Radio ON OFF AM FM and station 0 Calendar and PERSONAL soft keys are shown when t...

Page 61: ... seconds To stop scanning touch the soft key again TONE GR E0 or BAL each have a soft key When you touch these soft keys you are switched to the appropriate RADIO subpage 2 40 For an in depth description of the radio and tape player functions see the RADIO section SUMMARY PAGE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The soft keys are used to turn ontheClimateControlSystem WW flN mm WARM and increase or decrease...

Page 62: ...ay is available with the transaxle in Park Neutral or Reverse or with the tape player and radio off This display shows 0 Day of the week 0 Date Month Day and Year 0 PERSONAL 1 and 2 Day of the week and date can be changed by touching the clock set soft key on the STATUS main page The PERSONAL soft keys allow customization of entertainment and climate settings fortwo specific preferences For examp ...

Page 63: ...in the desired setting When finished press RETURN to again view the STATUS page STATUS SET CLOCK SET BRIGHTNESS SYSTEITI TUTIE DIAGTTUSTIC A 2O SET CLOCK W 1130 E cunsun RETURN E 3 A 2l 2 42 SET BRIGHTNESS To adjust brightness of the display touch the SET BRIGHTNESS soft key The parking lights must be on and the car must be in a dark area to change this setting ECC BRIGHTNESS PARKLATHPS TTTUST BE ...

Page 64: ...I1 TOIIE7 IESI 2 4 3 DIAGNOSTIC Pressing the DIAGNOSTIC soft key produces this subpage it has four soft keys 0 CLIMATE 0 VEHICLE 0 FLUIDS 0 ENGINE You can go back to this DISPLAY by pushing the RETURN soft key on any of the above mentioned subpages DIABFIDSTIC SYSTEIII ITIUHITUR CLIITIATE I FLUIDS VEHICLE E EIIGIIIE S 3O If there is a problem condition in any of the four diagnostic categories the ...

Page 65: ...LEM DETECTED ENGINE HOT A C COMPRESSOR DISENGABEO TO PREVENT DAMAGE SERVICE CHECK REOUIRED CLIMATE CONTROL PROBLEM DETECTED LOW A C REFRIGERANT A C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE MAY 3 5 DEGRADED SERVICE A C SOON 3 34 CLIMATE CONTROL PROBLEM DETECTED A C REFRIGERANT DVERHEATED AME cuwanessua OISENBABED TD pnevem DAMAGE SERVICE CHECK REOUIRED 8 36 2 44 CLIMATE CONTROL PROBLEM DETECTED VERY LOW A C REFRIGERANT ...

Page 66: ...5 Touching the VEHICLE soft key on the DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MONITOR subpage will display this subpage Subpages in this category of the diagnostic system appear on the next page Certain diagnostic subpages are specific for optional equipment which may not be on yourcar VEHICLE STATUS COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS DOORS BRAKES S 40 UEI ml 66 ...

Page 67: ...RED ll 8 41 PARKING BRAKE IS ON RELEASE BRAKE BEFORE ORIVING E XX 8 44 DRIVER DOOR AJAR CHECK BEFORE DRIVING I 1 J _ I XX PASSENGER DOOR AJAR CHECK BEFORE DRIVING 1 IuR L __ S 42 ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOW BRAKE PRESSURE SERVICE CHECK REOUIREO S 45 8 43 ANTI LOCK BRAKES BRAKE PUMP PROBLEM SERVICE CHECK REQUIRED 8 46 2 46 67 ...

Page 68: ...ey is pressed on the DIAGNOSTIC FWD LEVELS SYSTEM MONITOR subpage BRAKE nun this subpage will appear The diagnostic messages involved in this part of the diagnostics 5 3 EU L are On the next page WASHER FLU E FUEL LEVEL IE 2 47 ...

Page 69: ...L VERY LOW AOO FUEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW COOLANT LEVEL LOW ENGWE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR cnurmuen mnemmcm MAY Dfljgfif 5 30 MUTU muse enema DAMAGE OOT EOUIVALENT XX RETEST SERVICE NOW E 8 54 8 52 853 COOLANT LEVEL LOW CONTINUED ODERATION CAUSE ENGINE OAMA COOLANT LEVEL LOW CONTINUEO OPERATION CAUSE ENGINE OAMA WASHER FLUIO LOW RESERVOIR AS N AS POSSIBLE 8 57 2 48 69 ...

Page 70: ...d when the ENGINE soft key is touched on the DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MONITOR subpage Engine diagnostic messages are illustrated on the next page ENGINE MUMTUR ENGINE CONTROLS CHARGING SYSTEM ENGINE TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE S 60 2 49 70 ...

Page 71: ... FDR CR DPERATID STRUCTIDNS IF MALFUNCTIDN PERSISTS SERVICE CHECK REQUIRED SERVICE CHECK REQUIRED S 62 LOW OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW CDNTINUED DRIVING MAY ENGINE OVERHEATEO ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL CDNTINUED VING MAY DAMAGE CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE SERVICE NDW CAUSE EN SERVICE NDW S 64 8 65 CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEM OETEOTEO CHECK REOUIREO SERVICE I XX 2 50 S 63 ...

Page 72: ...ses the fan speed HIGH The fan runs at constant high speed Under certain conditions the fan operation may be delayed 2 51 MEMORY SOFT KEYS The memory soft keys are 1 SET 2 MEMORY 1 3 MEMORY 2 Set fan speed temperature and mode as desired Then touch SET soft key and one of the MEMORY soft keys The next time that MEMORY soft key is touched the system will revert to the stored climate settings Touchi...

Page 73: ...ostofthe airis directed tothe windshield Thefanturns on to the HIGH speed The fan speed can be changed by touching the LOW or AUTO soft key A DEF key pad is also located on the right pod A light will glow in the key pad when DEF is on This button lets you turn DEF on or off without going into the climate control system When the DEF is turned off previous climate mode and fan settings are restored ...

Page 74: ...ghest setting is MAX HEAT The temperature increases by degrees until you get to MAX HEAT see Figure C 3 At MAX HEAT the in car temperature will heat to the highest temperature possible SU EMF MAX HEAT UUISTDE as F HEATER FCIJN AUTO C C 3 2 53 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The outside temperature is shown above the Mode soft keys 74 ...

Page 75: ...OOLANT TEMPERATURE GAGE The Coolant Temperature Gage shows engine coolant temperature It appears at the lower right of the page under the international symbol for coolant temperature when the engine coolant f T temperature is below 100 F 38 C the Coolant Temperature Gage will show COLD at the bottom of the graph When the coolant temperature is between 100 F 38 C and 220 F 104 C the temperature wil...

Page 76: ... soft key briefly and the volume rises or lowers slightly If you hold your finger on either ofthe soft keys the volume will continue to increase or lower until you remove your finger from the soft key Touch both VOLUME soft keys at the same time for mute no sound To restore sound touch both soft keys at the same time again OFF ON To turn the Radio On or Off touch the soft key You will hear a singl...

Page 77: ...Rm feature when the ad tape is playing Touch the GR E0 soft key The Graphic Equalizer subpage will appear To restore the radio page touch the GR E0 soft key to the radio page touch the TONE soft key The bass and treble controls areshownin graphicform and R 2 Adjust the Equalizer to the desired settings by touching the can by adjusted up or down by appropriate soft key Do this for each bar graph To...

Page 78: ... touch the F soft key If you want the sound to be distributed evenly then touch the B soft key in the middle page unless the tape playerison 0 SEEK soft key operation These keys are available on any summary or radio page unless the tape player is on VULUFIIE PRDG ELto I ticag raph adIg ts mg III El TAPE 4 E 0 Station Presets These soft keys are displayed on the sound to an eakelrs g EEC Summary Pa...

Page 79: ...h the appropriate soft key with a single arrow point to tune to a higher or lower frequency along the radio band Touch a soft key with a double arrow point for faster tuning SEEK The SEEK soft keys are used to move up or move down to the next strongest station signal MEMORY For convenience you can select your favorite station presets volume tone and balance by using the memory controls MEMORY keys...

Page 80: ...G A CASSETTE Insert a cassette wide end down into the door and close the door Turn radio on and touch PLAY The arrows to the left of the PROG soft key indicatewhich side ofthetape is playing If the arrow pointing right is lighted selections listed on the side of the cassette facing the tape R45 door are playing If the arrow pointing left is lighted selections listed on the other side are being pla...

Page 81: ...ntrols bass treble and balance as described in the radio section 2 60 This page is accessed by touching the GR E0 soft key Graphic equalizer operation is described in the radio section VULUFTIE 13 2 TAPE 4 one l3i7 l 7 am PROS Z EJECT IIIEIIIIESZIIII R l8 If you have the optional Bose radio on yourcar touching the TONE soft key will display this page Operation of bass treble and fade controls are ...

Page 82: ...rmation on fuel economy and consumption average speed TRIP CWPUTER I mflmss elapsed time estimated time of arrival ETA and range based on Tmpmonnofi 3 R pm n flR remaining fuel This page also offers the means to access the Overspeed Alarm System Trip Data page and if your car is REWIIIUER I I REHIIHUER equipped with a compass the TRIP COMPUTER PHEIITE FUEL ECONOMY The INSTANTANEOUS fuel economy fi...

Page 83: ...luding ignition off time since the last reset The maximum displayable figure is 999 hours 2 62 TRIP COMPUTER This subpage is accessed by touching the TRIP COMPUTER soft key on the options main D WEE page see Figures 0 1 and 0 3 unless your car has a compass Models with a compass have a trip computer soft key on the first TRIP MONITOR subpage see Figure T 2 ETA estimated time of arrival is presente...

Page 84: ...try is not made within 15 seconds the Trip Computer page will reappear automatically B305 mites USE NUTTTERIC KEYS BELDW TD ENTER DISTANCE TD DESTINATION WHEN FINISHED PRESS ENTER ZIFZJZIETZ ZIZITIIEIZT CLEAR smsn It 2 63 This subpage is displayed as a result of pressing the overspeed alarm soft key on the trip monitor subpage see Figure T 2 After setting the desired speed limit touch the ENTER so...

Page 85: ...64 To view this page press the ENTER soft key on the Reminder Menu subpage or the UPDATE soft key on a Reminder View subpage The reminder is entered one character or space at a time To enter the letter B touch the 2ND soft key then the ABC softkey to enter a 4 touch the 1 ST softkey then the 456 soft key etc Each time a character or space is entered the cursor will automatically move to the right ...

Page 86: ...2 time EVEnT nms WHO WE ITLTJ USE FIUTTTERIC KEYS TD ETTTER REFITITTEIER DATA TTFTTTIFID DAILY DU wE j DAYS ADVANCE THU ETTTER HOW DFTEI1 THE EVETTT WILL UCCUR 2 65 If the event will be monthly this page will offer two choices If the monthly event is a specific date it can be entered on this page If the monthly event is by weekday the first entry is made on this page ETTTER THE TYPE OF TTTTJTTTHLY...

Page 87: ...ach day until they are deleted 2 6 6 Time of day must be entered on a reminder to cause the system to accept it however the time entry is for your reference only and does not cause the reminder to be shown at that time As stated above a reminder will appear as scheduled once each day The reminder system has a capacity of twenty 20 messages If an attempt is made to exceed that amount this subpage w...

Page 88: ...allic objects When performing these maneuvers drive the car slowly so that it does not lean or roll Also note that the direction North must be established from a map or a land mark prior to starting the calibration procedure After completing the calibration procedure bring the car to a complete stop before touching the RETURN soft key and remain stopped for at least 4 seconds aftertouching the RET...

Page 89: ...mp starting 3 1 NOTICE Do not push or tow this car to start it Under some conditions this may damage the catalytic converter or other parts of the car Also this vehicle has a 12 volt battery Be sure the vehicle or equipment used to jump start your engine is also 12 volt Use of any other type system may damage the car s electrical components JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Batteries produce expl...

Page 90: ...h vehicies connection toa heavy metal bracket such asthe mounting _ _ bracket for the Delcotron generator or air conditioner 0 Turn off the ignition and all lights and accessories compressor on the engine about 450 millimeters 13 ev re p rtPhae hazard heeher r ehV hghte heeded forthe inchesifrornthe discharged battery Makesurethe cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that will 0 Sh...

Page 91: ...ration of the engine other than as spelled out here van for a short time may result in a fire and the minme_s _ risk of peisonai iniury and severe Vehicie damage_ i aka If the warning light does not go off or engine coolant temperature immediate action outiined as foiiowsi does not start to drop turn off the engine and get out of the car then proceed as follows If you see or hear escaping steam or...

Page 92: ... problems have been corrected If you do not find a leak or other problem carefully add coolant to the reservoir Coolant is a mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water see Engine Cooling System in Section 5 for the proper antifreeze and mixture 3 4 CAUTION To help avoid being burned do not spill antifreeze or coolant on the exhaust system or hot engine parts Under some conditions the ethylene...

Page 93: ...re Wheel Cover If Equipped Remove the medallion from the center of the wheel cover Use the blade side of the special wrench in the trunk See Jack and Tool Storage illustration Pry the R medallion off View A Push the wrench through the hole in the center of the wheel cover and turn 3 5 snap 2 WIRE WHEEL COVER WHEEL COVER LOCK BRACKET SPECIAL _ WRENCH we NUT WHEEL COVER REMO_V 2 7 VIEW A it counterc...

Page 94: ...letely before loosening 2 Loosen each wheel nut by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise 3 Don t completely remove the wheel nuts 3 6 LOOSEN WHEEL _RA SE THE CAR Steps 5 and 6 Proper fit of the jack head in the jack cup is necessary to avoid car damage and personal injury 1 Raise the car by rotating the jack handle clockwise so that the spare tire will clear the surface it will rest on when in...

Page 95: ...rotating the jack handle counterclockwise JACK HANDLE LOWER THE CAR Step 9 1 Tighten the wheel nuts in the crisscross sequence shown in Step 7 The wheel nuts may have loosened slightly after the car weight was lowered onto the wheel 2 Lower the jack until collapsed and ready for storage 3 Restore the car jack tools See Jack and Tool Storage illustration 4 As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts...

Page 96: ... 2 under Car Jack instructions for complete removal instructions Do not pry off wheel cover With the fastener fully loosened from lock bracket the cover can be removed from the wheel by hand Installation Place the bolt in position Tighten it by pushing the wrench through the hole in the center of the wheel cover and turn the wrench clockwise Replace the medallion in the center of the wheel cover G...

Page 97: ... economy Ifyou have a flattire followthe car jack instructions in this manual while keeping these points in mind 0 Check the tire inflation pressure as soon as practical after installing the spare NOTICE Because this tire is smaller than the standard tire the car s ground clearance is reduced Do not take your car through an automatic car wash while the spare is installed the car may catch on the e...

Page 98: ...dealer or a professional tow truck service Any GM dealer has detailed towing instructions State provincial in Canada and local laws which apply to cars in tow must be followed Do not tow your Buick on all four wheels If your Buick is equipped with an automatic transaxle it may be towed on the drive wheels at speeds up to 55 mph for unlimited distances Severe damage to the automatic transaxle may r...

Page 99: ...OF THE INTERIOR fabric cleaning advice on otoin removal which follows with the use of modern trim materials it is VERY IMPORTANT that N9 Bf U58 G3Tb0 T9ii 8 hl iii fir 93 0 i 19r b5ii39 9r 0 you use proper cleaningtechniques and cleaners Failing todothis naphtha f i 8iiY cleaning purpose on the first cleaning may resuit in water spots spot rings or Opgn an car doom fqr vantilafign whan gay c eanin...

Page 100: ...a clean sponge Do not brush wet suede Do not saturate the material or rub it harshly Immediately after cleaning remove suds with a sponge and rinse with a clean wet sponge Wipe off remaining residue with a slightly damp absorbent towel or cloth 0 Important Immediately after wiping force dry the material with an air hose A heat dryer or heat lamp may be used Use caution with a heat dryer or lamp to...

Page 101: ...ffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalts 4 3 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then use GM Fabric Cleaner Solvent Type as previously described 0 Shoe polish wax crayons tar and asphalts will stain if left on trim they should be removed as soon as possible Use care as the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to bleed Non Greasy Stains Include...

Page 102: ...nd interior plastics Never use abrasive cleaners on any car glass as they may cause scratches If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window any electric defogger element may be damaged Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later Any temporary license etc should not be attached across the defogger grid CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF WINDSHIEL...

Page 103: ...th water is all that is usually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary 4 5 Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to a high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts CLEANING ALUMINUM WHEELS If So Equipped Preserve...

Page 104: ... needed until the cleanser foams to a soapy consistency o Wipe off the cleanser with a cloth or sponge Apply more cleanser to the area and scrub until the top is clean 0 To avoid streaking keep the cleanser from running onto the body finish 0 Rinse the top with plenty of clear waterto remove all traces of cleanser CORROSION PROTECTION Your car has been designed and built to resist corrosion Specia...

Page 105: ...e frame should be loosened before being flushed If desired your Buick dealer can do this service for you FIBERGLASS SPRING NOTICE Do not use corrosive cleaning agents engine degreasers solvents etc on fiberglass springs These materials will cause extensive damage to the springs NOTICE TO NEW BUICK OWNERS REGARDING CHEMICAL PAINT SPOTTING Buick Motor Division believes that certain weather and atmos...

Page 106: ... Vinyllleather Cleaner Spot end stain removal 1050244 16 oz 0 473 U Fabric Cleaner Spot and stein removll 1050427 23 oz 0 600 ll Also spot cleansvinyls 1050429 6 lb 2 72 119 Multi Purpose Cleans vinyl and cloth Powdered Cleaner also tires and met 1052349 12 oz 0 340 kg luhriplnto For hood trunli White Grelsel door hinge end latches 1051055 16 oz 0 473 U Vinyl Top Dressing 1051390 11 oz 0 237 U For...

Page 107: ...rying out some service have the work done by a skilled technician REPLACEMENT FASTENERS During vehicle maintenance any fasteners used to replace older ones must have the same measurements and strength as those removed whether metric or customary The numbers on the heads of metric bolts and on the surfaces of metric nuts show their strength Customary bolts use radial lines to show this while most c...

Page 108: ...E BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR E BATTERY AIR CLEANERASSEMBLY E RADIATOR CAP El OIL HLL CAP IE UNDERHOOD RELAY CENTER IN HE R OILDIPSTICK IES IE SV0l F DWASHE FLUID TRANSAXLE FLUID DIPSTICK El DELCOTRON POWER STEERING DIPSTICK FLUID RESERVOIR 5 2 108 ...

Page 109: ...erior floor covering materials above the converter Do not keep driving your car if you detect engine misfire noticeable loss of 5 3 performance or other unusual operating conditions Instead have it serviced promptly See the Maintenance Schedule booklet for information on inspecting and maintaining the engine exhaust system and other components 2 Do not push or tow this car to start it This may res...

Page 110: ...ime to check the engine oil level is when the oil is warm such as during a fuel stop After stopping the engine wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain back to the oil pan Then 5 4 pull out the dipstick located forward of the oil fill cap Wipe it clean and push the dipstick back down all the way Now pull out the dipstick and look at the oil level on it Add oil if needed to keep the oil level above t...

Page 111: ...r to your next oil change an SF CC quality SAE 10W 30 Energy Conserving engine oil is the preferred engine oil for your vehicle However to improve cold starting performance an SF CC quality SAE 5W 30 energy conserving engine oil may be used if the outside temperature does not exceed 60 F 16 C and should be used if the temperature is below 0 F 18 C HEGOMMENDED ShE VISDDSITY GMDE ENGINE OILS FOR BES...

Page 112: ...nded change interval Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your car See Oil Change Interval Chart to determine the proper oil and filter change intervals 5 6 Follow Schedule l if your car is mainly operated under one or more of the following con ditions 0 When most trips are less than 4 miles 6 kilometers 0 When most trips are less than 10 miles 16 kilo meters and outside tem per...

Page 113: ...out removing the cap Apply brake pedal 25 times with ignition off before inspecting level or adding brake fluid to the reservoir If brake fluid is added before doing this the reservoir will be overfilled An overfilled reservoir could result in brake fluid being forced out If this happens the brake fluid could catch fire NOTICE Whenever fluid is added use only Delco Supreme 11 Part No 1052535 or eq...

Page 114: ...k to find out if the fluid is warm at least room temperature If it feels cold replace the dipstick and drive the car for at least five miles before checking again If the fluid is at room temperature or hotter clean the dipstick and push it back in until the cap seats Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level The level should be in the cross hatched area on the dipstick Add just enough DEXRON ...

Page 115: ... o protection against rust and corrosion in the cooling system 0 the proper engine temperature for efficient operation and emission control and o proper operation of the coolant temperature light or display See the Maintenance Schedule booklet to find out when the coolant must be replaced Note that changing the coolant is 5 9 needed to replenish the rust and corrosion inhibitors to make certain th...

Page 116: ...system They may be harmful to the proper operation of the system Adding Coolant Every vehicle has a radiator cap CAUTION To help avoid being burned do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if the cap is taken off too soon 1 When the engine is cool remove the radiator cap 0 Turn the cap slowly to the left unt...

Page 117: ...il a preset temperature is reached This thermostat is installed in the engine coolant outlet on the engine block The same thermostat is used in both winter 5 11 and summer When a replacement is needed GM AC Delco parts are recommended AIR CLEANER FLAME ARRESTOR The air cleaner is a disposable type element Replace the element at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Do not was...

Page 118: ...ll readiness it should be checked by your Buick dealer The check should be made if you can see that the bumper is out of position it should also be checked if the car has been in a 5 12 serious collision in which the bumper was struck even when no damage to the bumper system can be seen CHASSIS LUBRICATION Lubricate all grease fittings in front suspension and steering linkage Lubricate transaxle s...

Page 119: ...interval as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule booklet Add GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part Number 1050017 or equivalent as needed 0 If the fluid is warmed up about 66 C or 150 F hot to the touch the fluid level should be between the HOT and COLD marks on the filler cap indicator 5 13 o If cool about 21 C or 70 F the fluid level should be between the ADD and COLD marks This fluid does not need...

Page 120: ...n and away from the bu b s plastic base 4 Press and turn the plastic base 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove from metal retaining ring by gently pulling back and away from headlight 5 Install bulb by inserting the smallest tab located on top of the plastic base into corresponding notch in metal retaining ring Turn 1 4 turn clockwise until it stops The small plastic tab should be at the top of th...

Page 121: ...teristics under normal driving conditions 0 Endurance Handling Noise Ride Road Hazard Resistance Rolling Resistance Fuel Economy 0 O o O O o Traction 5 15 0 Tread Mileage This section has some tips on how you can get the most benefit from these tires Vehicle Loading The tires on your car will perform well at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the Tire Placard which is located on the ...

Page 122: ...to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades 5 21 Wheel Replacement Damaged wheels must be replaced For example replace wheels if they are bent cracked or heavily rusted or if wheel nuts often become loose Also replace wheels which leak air except some aluminum wheels which can be repaired see your Buick dealer See the Caution under Inspection and Flotation in this section regarding ...

Page 123: ...ombined weight of the luggage compartment load luggage rack load when equipped trailer tongue load and passengers must not be higher than the car s capacity weight The weight is shown on the tire placard on the driver s door Check tire inflation pressures at least monthly this includes the spare tire and whenever your car is serviced When possible check tire inflation pressures when the tires are ...

Page 124: ...s will perform a free tire inspection to look for uneven or abnormal tire wear usually caused by wrong inflation pressures lack of regular rotation improper wheel alignment out of balance tires or poor driving habits 5 17 After rotation adjust the front and rear tire pressures and be sure to check wheel nut tightness See Wheel Nut Torque in Section 3 for further information CAUTION Whenever a whee...

Page 125: ... This is known as hydroplaning and 5 18 may cause partial or complete loss of traction vehicle control and stopping ability To Reduce The Chance Of Traction Loss Follow These Tips 0 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 0 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 0 Replace the tires when the tread wear indicators are showing 0 Keep the tires properly inflated Your car has ...

Page 126: ...to bounce up and down 0 Follow any additional instructions of the chain manufacturer 5 19 Spare Tire For the use and installation of your spare tire see Section 3 Tire Replacement CAUTION Do not mix different tire construction types such as radial bias and bias belted on your car except in emergencies because your car s handling could be affected and may result in loss of control This caution does...

Page 127: ...ation relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to cars sold in the United States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For ex...

Page 128: ... provided on all car models It is located on the inside of the trunk lid The Label lists the V N vehicle identification number paint information and all production options or special equipment on the car when it was 6 1 shipped from the factory Be sure to provide this information to your authorized Buick dealer when it is necessary to order parts REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement part numbers listed i...

Page 129: ...ring the oil level above the ADD mark on the dipstick Transaxle When draining or replacing the torque converter add transaxle fluid to bring the fluid to a level as indicated in Section 5 ENGINE CODE C LN3I 3 8L V 6 SFI BELT TENSIONS AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED BY AN IDLER PULLEY TENSION ADJUSTMENT SHOULD NEVER BE NECESSARY COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY 12 5 LITERS 13 OUARTS CRANKCASE CAPACITY LESS FILTER ...

Page 130: ...E STOPPING DISTANCES INTRODUCTION This table contains information on stopping distances as required by the Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National 6 3 Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation Data for various models with differing options and accessories are grouped in a single table Since the regulations require that the least favorab...

Page 131: ... in the right passenger s side of the console under a snap in cover It can be removed by pulling on the finger recess to the right of the word FUSES Afuse puller is attached to the back of the cover The other relay center is located next to the windshield washer fluid container under the hood Remove the cap labeled Relay Center to find the fuses and relays FUSE EXTRACTOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELAY C...

Page 132: ...GHTS 15 AMP RADIO 25 AMP wIPER 15 AMP TRUNK RELEASE FUEL DOOR CONSOLE RELEAsE REI_Ay 25 AMP ACCESSORY I 3 AMP ACCESSORY CENTER 3 AMP sTARTER 25 AMP TRUNK 20 AMP AUTOMATIC LEVEL coNTRoL 10 AMP CLIMATE coNTRoL 5 AMP COOL I AN 10 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER HEADLIGHTS 20 AMP cIRcuIT BREAKER HEADLIGHTS so AMP cIRcuIT BREAKER PowER sEATs so AMP cIRcuIT BREAKER HORN DEFOG so AMP cIRcuIT BREAKER WINDOWS DELAYED ...

Page 133: ...letins for all of the cars sold by Buick and will not be limited to the PSP s applicable to any particular model When you buy a Subscription you will receive the PSP s in periodic mailings shortly after they come out A Subscription costs 86 50 or 99 50 with binders and entitles you to all the PSP s published by Buick during the model year You can purchase a Subscription by sending a check or money...

Page 134: ...SP s pertaining to a current model year car 6 7 Some PSP s pertaining to a particular model year car may be published in later years and these would be listed in the lateryear s index When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published quarterly issue You can specify an index for an earlier model year but not before 1985 Cut out the ordering for...

Page 135: ...aw__mn _ _fiEEmEE _ _amoo_5u _m_E Ema m_m mE_ oE 23 95vmmw 2 _a _ m m__SE8_m m _mE_ o_mE m m_xm o_mm_Emcm _ __a co o_HmE _n ___ ____ _E_a oE3 39_m_8 am_um__ _m_m m_28_ mm_mm u z s_3_ Emw_mw _ _o w _ _ s o mEEE_we 5 Ease 5 29 53552 E o_aE oE_ 2Emmav_u_ m 5 3m _ az_E_on_352 2as22 3 HEE_m_o___m 3 2 __ m _E__ nE 2 osammmE2on_u3_b um_Emacsm fiemmEaa_ ae _E manS_so _ ao5_Ea m o_ Em _33 m2 _EmES32 ea 2a_...

Page 136: ... omzo_Eu_ _m _E225 coma 2 2E285 _ __ s_ m 2E _ z _ _ _ EmE2 awafizu E3Z f A853Amm_ 255 2Us 2EV _ z _ _3 3 B8 fimzmm 8 0 32 E25 2323Imaxamsm32D8 9 3 2 D8 3 2D5 2EO33_ a_m_D8 8 2E5 2D3 55 I _ z s_S_ Emmamfia8 5 s_2__mD03 E _ o_ _ 2Ezc __E _ mzo_Eu m _mo_ Em5 85 3 __SE__oE53 8 _sa_ _8 83 8 2g __ 5 _ 8 E2 E5 752 EH5sozE 2_ 28 n wn_2 _E528 22 288 985 853 _aoa 2 So _ 8___ _8SE822 0wzoEa_ _ _ma_ wS32 _ _...

Page 137: ...137 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE COMMENTS sf ESK G R 137 ...

Page 138: ...138 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE COMMENTS 138 ...

Page 139: ...139 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE c COMMENTS DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDFPCARD 1 anI0I omfla 0 L0a mu agnwz2P071 1 i M 01 I 1 7 4 Lfi 11 mg mno9I7 0oa fi1 z1 KA m m u ao _m xmwu U 7M 139 ...

Page 140: ...140 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE g Va DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CR D GFFY 9 COMMENTS my 2 4 7 am mg MMEm 4 59 00 7 E I An I I9 0 2 Q F 140 ...

Page 141: ...141 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE COMMENTS 141 ...

Page 142: ...142 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDIT CARD CITY COMMENTS 142 ...

Page 143: ...143 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP Er FUEL USAGE COMMENTS CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDlTCARD CITY 143 ...

Page 144: ...144 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR COMMENTS 144 ...

Page 145: ...145 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDIT CARD CITY ST COMMENTS 145 ...

Page 146: ...146 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDlTCARD CITY ST COMMENTS 6 19 146 ...

Page 147: ...147 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDlTCARD CITY COMMENTS 147 ...

Page 148: ...148 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDIT CARD CITY COMMENTS ST 148 ...

Page 149: ...149 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDIT CARD CITY COMMENTS 6 ST 149 ...

Page 150: ...150 OWNER S RECORD OF UPKEEP FUEL USAGE CHECK OR DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT CREDIT CARD CITY COMMENTS ST 3 9 6 150 ...

Page 151: ...lts Safety 1 10 thru 1 16 Block Heater Engine 2 35 Brake System 2 17 2 22 5 7 6 24 Brake Warning Light 2 22 Brake Wear Indicators 2 18 Brakes Wet 2 17 Braking and Steering Technique 2 12 Break ln Period New Car 2 2 2 3 Bright Headlight Beam Light 2 23 Buick Manuals 6 7 thru 6 10 Bumper System 5 12 C Calendar 2 42 Canadian Owners 0 1 Capacities Fluid 6 2 Car Jack Instructions 3 4 thru 3 9 Carbon Mo...

Page 152: ... 44 Defogger Rear Window 2 28 Defroster Windshield 2 51 Delco Sound Systems 2 31 Deterrent System Theft 1 3 6 25 Dimming Electronic Control Center Dimming Instrument Panel 2 25 Dipstick Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Engine 5 4 Dipstick Power Steering 5 13 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 2 18 Door Locks 1 2 1 3 Driver Daily Checklist 1 1 Driving Down Steep Grades 2 4 Driving in Dusty Areas 5 6 Driving on...

Page 153: ...g 3 3 Exhaust Gas Caution 2 1 Fuel Requirements 2 5 Oil and Filter Recommendations 5 4 7 3 Oil Level 2 26 Specifications 6 1 6 2 Starting 2 8 6 26 F Fabric Trim Cleaning 4 2 Fasten Belts Light 1 14 2 24 Fasteners Replacement 5 1 Fiberglass Spring 4 7 Finish Damage 4 7 Flasher Hazard Warning 3 1 Flash To Pass 2 14 Flooded Engine Starting 2 8 Fluid Capacities 6 2 Foreign Countries Operation in 2 6 F...

Page 154: ...e Parts Identification Numbers Vehicle VIN 6 1 6 2 Ignition 1 2 2 13 In Case of Emergency 3 1 Instrument Panel 2 20 Instrument Panel Lights 2 25 6 27 Interior Cleaning 4 1 thru 4 4 Introduction Electronic Control Center 2 36 Introduction Owner s Manual 0 1 J Jack Operation 3 4 thru 3 7 Jack Storage 3 8 3 9 Jump Starting 3 1 3 2 3 3 K Keys 1 2 L Lane Change Turn Signals 2 14 Level Control Automatic...

Page 155: ... Odometer Tamper Resistant 2 27 6 28 Odometer Trip 2 28 Oil and Filter Engine Recommendations 5 4 7 3 Oil Light 2 26 Operation in Foreign Countries 2 6 Operating and Starting 2 1 Other Controls and Features 2 28 Outlets Air 2 33 Overheating Cooling System 3 3 3 4 Overspeed Control 2 62 Owner Maintenance 5 1 Owner s Manual French 0 1 Owner s Record of Upkeep 8 Fuel Usage 6 1 1 P Parking 2 9 Parking...

Page 156: ...ervice Station Information 7 1 Service Manuals 6 6 thru 6 10 Sheet Metal Damage 4 6 6 29 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 2 12 Sound Systems Delco 2 31 Spare Tire 3 9 Speakers 2 32 Special Note to Canadian Owners O 1 Specifications 6 1 Speedometer Odometer 2 27 2 28 Stains Removal of Specific _ 4 3 Starting Discharged Battery 3 1 3 2 Starting the Engine 2 8 Status Electronic Control Center 2 42 Steeri...

Page 157: ...r 2 28 Trunk Pull Down Electric 2 34 Trunk Release Power 2 28 Turn Signals 2 14 Twilight Sentinel 2 26 U Underbody Maintenance 4 7 6 30 Unleaded Gasoline 2 5 Upholstery Care 4 1 thru 4 4 V Vacuum Power Brakes 2 17 2 22 5 7 Vehicle Identification Number 6 1 Vehicle Stopping Distances 6 3 Ventilation System 2 33 W Warning Flasher Hazard 3 1 Warranty Tires 5 21 Washing Car 4 5 Weatherstrip Lubricatio...

Page 158: ...CESS key pad to operate If you need to use it there is an override lever inside the trunk on the same side nearthe fuel door Grasp the lever and push it toward the front of the car The door will pop open Prying on an unreleased fuel door will damage it Store the fuel cap in the holder on the fuel door while pumping fuel CAUTION Fuel may be under pressure Remove fuel cap slowly to prevent fuel from...

Page 159: ...der Parking in Section 2 2 Selectthe correct fuel as referenced above Follow any posted safety rules Stand to the side never above or opposite the filler opening 3 Check that the fuel cap is tight and see to it that engine oil coolant in the reservoir and washer fluid etc are at proper levels Then do the Driver Daily Checklist in Section 1 HOOD RELEASE The hood release handle is located beneath th...

Page 160: ...Keep compact spare tires inflated to 415 kilopascals or 60 pounds per square inch 7 3 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Check the fluid level in the coolant reservoir at regular intervals such as during a fuel stop See Engine Cooling System in Service and Maintenance Section 5 of this manual WINDSHIELD WASHER Check the windshield washer container fluid level regularly Use a high quality premixed solvent avail...

Page 161: ...161 KEEP WITH CAR AT ALL TIMES CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 161 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 1988 Riviera

Reviews:

Related manuals for 1988 Riviera

Brands by name

Popular brands

Buick 1988 Riviera, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 1988 Riviera

Reviews:

Related manuals for 1988 Riviera

Brands by name

Popular brands