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Summary of Contents for 1993 Century

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Page 4: ...for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your Buick so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave...

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Page 6: ...4 innovator Buick engineers developed the valve in head engine a light powerful and reliable engine which wou eventually influencethe entire automotive industry William C Durant was instrumental in pr...

Page 7: ...Argentina over the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 I911 Model 21 Du ing Car Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reli...

Page 8: ...resulted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 A high compressionV 8 engine was intr...

Page 9: ...s and other high tech equipment It was completed in the fall of 1985 Buicks are and will continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accomm...

Page 10: ..._ 1 1923 Buick Sport Roadster 8...

Page 11: ...how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions This p...

Page 12: ...on you want part 7 Thispart of the manual covers the maintenance required for your vehicle Part 8 Customer Assistance This part includes important information about Reporting Safety Defects You will a...

Page 13: ...at can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it couldbe costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals...

Page 14: ...ASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e3 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD 0 0...

Page 15: ...andSeatControls 14 Folding Rear Seats Wagon 18 SafetyBelts 23 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 29 DriverPosition 30 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Air Bag 35 Safety Belt Use During Pregnanc...

Page 16: ...f you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only w...

Page 17: ...moving The power seat controls arelocated on the front of the seat To adjust the power seat Front Control F Raise thefront of the seatby holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the front o...

Page 18: ...t be against your body Instead I twill be infront of you Ina crashyou could go into it receiving neck or other Injuries The lap belt can tdo ibjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdom...

Page 19: ...let people get into the back seat Your seatback willmove back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help...

Page 20: ...thenby pushing the seatback back and forth If they do not latch properly have them checked by your dealer Remember to keep safetybelts clear of seat hinges and latches sothey are not damaged when you...

Page 21: ...into a level position To Raise the SplitSecond Seatback 1 Push downon the front edgeof the seatback and pull up the fillerpanel tab 2 Lift the seatback until it locks in the upright position Push bac...

Page 22: ...quipped with a roll up cargo cover it must be removed before raising the seatback 1 Open the liftgate and lift the storage compartment lid 2 Fold it forward against the seatback A c 1 Press downon the...

Page 23: ...pright position Push back and forth on the seatback to besure itis locked in place I To Lower the Rear Facing Third Seatback 1 Open the liftgate and lift the seat release lever located at the lower co...

Page 24: ...i 2 Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle then push it down into the lockedposition 3 Lower the storagecompartmentlid 22...

Page 25: ...r s e Mucan hlt things Inside the vehlcle or be ejectedfrom it m ucan be Iserloualy Injuredor killed Inthe me crash you might notbe if you am buckledup Always fastenyour safety belt and check thmt you...

Page 26: ...ouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimeswalk away Without belts they could be badly hurtor killed After 25 years of safety belts in...

Page 27: ...When the bike hits theblock it stops But the child keeps Take the simplest car Suppose it s justa seat on going wheels...

Page 28: ...Put someone on it Get it upto speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop 26...

Page 29: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 30: ...And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident soyou can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Why don t they just put in air bags so people A Airbags or Supplementa...

Page 31: ...less the driver s safety belt is buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 60 seconds or until the driver sbelt is buckled A i h ACAUTION I If your safetybelt light ever co...

Page 32: ...restof part 1 does not apply to your vehicle To learn how to use your safety belts please read the Owner s Manual Safety Belt Supplement It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada Driver Posit...

Page 33: ...possible In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likelyto slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause...

Page 34: ...way then slowly openit If that doesn tfix it then your Buick needs service We hope you ll always keep your automatic belt buckled However you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency And you would need...

Page 35: ...s you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way I i Youca...

Page 36: ...es Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times L 1 ACAUTION Mucan be serlously...

Page 37: ...option I Thissectionexplainsthedriver sSupplementalInflatable Restraint SIR system commonly referredto as an air bag Here are the most important thingsto know I i CAUTION Evenwith an air bag if you re...

Page 38: ...ystem Light There is anair bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIRBAG The system checks itself and the light tells you if thereis a problem You will see this light flash for a few...

Page 39: ...nflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provideno occupant protection benefit In any particular crash the determination of whether the air bag should have inflated c...

Page 40: ...n air bag inflation A After the air bag has inflated it will then quickly deflate T h i soccurs so quickly that some people may not even realize that theair bag inflated The air bag will not impede th...

Page 41: ...t the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Your Buickdealer and the 1993 Century Service Manual have information about the ai...

Page 42: ...ll occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should weara lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible througho...

Page 43: ...that your feet touch the part of the vehicle thatis called the toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a crash Center Passenger Position andAny Station Wagon Third Seat...

Page 44: ...snug retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough...

Page 45: ...eat Outside Passenger Positions The positionsnext to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear oneproperly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull it across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push...

Page 46: ...his 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...

Page 47: ...jury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch thebelt justpush the buttonon the buckle Children i Everyone in a vehicleneeds protection That includes infants and all children smaller...

Page 48: ...omen Ina crash thebelt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious orfatal injuries So besure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained ina child o...

Page 49: ...e Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear ratherthan the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin t...

Page 50: ...you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it If you want to use a child restraint witha top strapin the second seat of a station wagon have your dealer installa...

Page 51: ...tructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child...

Page 52: ...g clip is not used or is not installed properly the chlld restraint may moveor tip Over when your vehicle turns or stops quickly The child or others could be injured When you securea child restraint w...

Page 53: ...r an adult or larger child passenger I i CAUTION When not used with a chlld restraint seat a safety belt with a child restraint locking clip still attached can cause serious injury in a crash Always r...

Page 54: ...the childin the child restraintas the instructionssay 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the...

Page 55: ...uckle the vehicle s safety belt It willbe ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint i n the Right F ront Seat P To use a child restraint here you will need a spec...

Page 56: ...l belt for anything but securinga child restraint inthe right front seat If an adultor older child uses it the belt won t provideprotectionand may even increase injury in a crash Once thespecial hardw...

Page 57: ...2 Snap one hook of the infidchild seat attaching belt near thefloor at the door side of the seat 3 Put the belt s special latch plate into the vehicle s safety belt buckle...

Page 58: ...nt on the seat Follow the instructions for thechild restraint 6 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 7 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint...

Page 59: ...antkhildseat restraint 1 Push the button onthe safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate Leave the latch plate on the special belt 2 Push the springon the hook near the doorand remove the...

Page 60: ...you havethe choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children ar...

Page 61: ...belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder beltstill is on the chil...

Page 62: ...automatic lap shoulder belt has plenty of extra length builtin so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will orderyou an extender It s fr...

Page 63: ...belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn...

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Page 65: ...g properly and what to do if you havea problem Part 2 includes Keys Locks 65 Remote Keyless Entry System 66 NewVehicleBreak In 72 Ignition 73 Starting YourEngine 74 Shifting the Transaxle 77 parking B...

Page 66: ...move Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children The doorkeys are for the doors and all other locks When anew Century is delivered the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them t...

Page 67: ...ious You Increasethe chanceof beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and youwill be far better off whenever youdriveyour vehicl...

Page 68: ...to lock the door again Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Remote KeylessEntry System Option If your Buick...

Page 69: ...Off position Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lostor stolen a replacement can...

Page 70: ...he back cover 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half fEstst 3 Remove andreplace the batteries Put them in following the diagram under the batteries on the inside of the cover tightly so water won t ge...

Page 71: ...Wagon Liftgate Operation The liftgateon your station wagon hastwo parts a liftglass anda liftgate NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions before you open the liftgate You could slam the lift...

Page 72: ...up on the bottom of the liftgate To close pull down on the handle inside the liftgate then firmly shut the liftgate Turn the key to the left to release the liftglass Then pull the liftglassup by the h...

Page 73: ...Glove Box Use the doorkey to lock and unlock the glove box To open pinchthe latch release Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Buick has a numberof theft deterre...

Page 74: ...someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock itup and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle 1 Put your...

Page 75: ...running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights Start Startsthe engine When the enginestarts release the key The ignition switc...

Page 76: ...Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already mov...

Page 77: ...starts let goof the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine gets warm 2 Turn your ignition key to Start When the engine 3 If it doesn t start right away push the accelerator pedal about one quar...

Page 78: ...el economy during engine warm up To use the block heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded UC olt outlet I I Pluggingthecord into an...

Page 79: ...start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily I I aCAUTION It is dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle...

Page 80: ...s Unless yourfoot is firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit peopleor objects Don t shift out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing Au...

Page 81: ...This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off...

Page 82: ...he parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever NOTICE Driving withthiparl gbrakeor use your rear brakestooveFheat ybu may have replace them and you could alse damage o...

Page 83: ...ddenly ybu o rothers could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t inwe when you re on fairly levelground Usethe steps thatfollow If you are parking on a hill or if you m pullinga trailer also see Pa...

Page 84: ...g brake firmly set And if you leavethe vehiclewith the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire Ybu or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine runningunless you ha...

Page 85: ...t have exhaustcoming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle getsrusty underneath I Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over I high points on...

Page 86: ...get out of your vehicle If the shift lever is not fully O n P Park wlth the parking brakefirmly set burvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine O s runnhg unlessyou have to I f you v...

Page 87: ...chof the windows when the ignitionis on In addition each passenger door has a control switch for its own window To open pull the latch forward then push on the center of the latch to swing the window...

Page 88: ...your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the w...

Page 89: ...een arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signala turnor a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust st...

Page 90: ...ill be on i I You control the windshield wipers by turging the band marked WIPERI For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop...

Page 91: ...wspeeddelaywipers the damage be sure to cleariceandsnowfrom wiperswillclearthewindowandtheneitherstopor the wiper blades before usingthem If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw t...

Page 92: ...ess the top of the switch labeled WASH I and the rear wiper will run at a coastant speed Press the switch further and hold to spray washer fluid while the wiper continues to run The wiper will press t...

Page 93: ...ply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts off ACAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traff...

Page 94: ...dal Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake T h i s of course shuts off the Cruise Control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 h...

Page 95: ...the Cruiseswitch from ON to WAY Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch 2 To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for lessthanhalf...

Page 96: ...may have to step on the acceleratorpedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you outof C...

Page 97: ...noff the lights Operationof Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlamps parking lamps fog lamps side markerlamps andtail lamps meetsall applicable federal lighting requirements certain St...

Page 98: ...ill come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on The headlight switchis off and The parking brake is released At dusk the exterior lights will come bn nomatically and the lowbeams...

Page 99: ...when you open the liftgate To turn on the light when the liftgate is closed press the switch Interior Lights Delay When you pull on the driver s outside door handle the dome and courtesy lights will...

Page 100: ...e it easy for you to enter and leave the vehicle You also canturn these lights onby rotating the interior lights switch to HI Mirrors Inside Mirror To reduce glaref r o m lights behind you pull the le...

Page 101: ...the side of your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position Power Remote Control Mirrors Option Both the driver s and optional passenger side outside mirrors can be adjusted with th...

Page 102: ...justable crossrails The crossrails can be adjusted by loosening the screws After moving the crossrails be sure to tighten the screws securely Standard Mirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror...

Page 103: ...n the trunk as fhr forwardas you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it You can also purchase a convenience net from your dealer Cargo Security Cover Option Wagon...

Page 104: ...roller Hold the handle and lift the support rod out of the slots Tug the cover lightly then let it roll back automatically Don t release the handle until the cover has rolled back completely To Remov...

Page 105: ...p holder can be removed for cleaning Flip the cup holder into the armrest storage area Squeeze the arms inward to release the retainer pins Remove the cup holder The armrest can be raised so that a pa...

Page 106: ...traycompartment to out open it To cleanthe ashtray reach under the ashtray and push upfrom behind it down onthe snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and on t put papers and other things that burh to y...

Page 107: ...will pop back by itself The InstrumentPanel Your Information System L Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running You llknow how fast you re going how much...

Page 108: ...s and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair...

Page 109: ...r less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner speed up or brake The gage doesn t go back to E when you turnoff the ignition Engine Oil Pressure L...

Page 110: ...have your t rlclesenrlced I Battery Light The battery warning light will comeon briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check toshow you it is wcrking Thenit should go...

Page 111: ...braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light goes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehi...

Page 112: ...OOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Option 1 Ifyouhave the Gage Cluster you havea gage th...

Page 113: ...s not running as a check to showyou it is working If it does not come on atall have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computer is I indicating that you havea p...

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Page 115: ...e sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 includes Comfort Control System 114 Airconditioner ventilation w Heater and Defroster Rear Wi ndow Defogger w Tape PlayerCo...

Page 116: ...r s compressorwill have to do which should help fuel economy M A X Provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicleso it maximizes y...

Page 117: ...table or causes your windowsto fog up slide the upper lever to one of the AIR COND positions or to DEF Defrost Defrosting The DEF setting directs mostof the air through the defroster vents and some th...

Page 118: ...earthe intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the insideof your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turnthe This helpsair to circulate throughoutyour vehicle...

Page 119: ...ange however can cause stations to inkfiere with each other AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines To lower this noise try reducing the treble level AM Stereo Your Delco sys...

Page 120: ...n the ignitionis off press the knob to display the time BAL dance The controlring behind the upper knob adjusts the lewright speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE This knob does two things Rotate itto tune...

Page 121: ...N until the correct hour appears on the display 3 Press and holdSEEK until the correct minute appears on the display To Preset Radio Stations 1 Use the lower knob TUNE to tunein the station you want 2...

Page 122: ...the upper knob adjusts the 1eWright speaker balance hwer Knob TUNE This knob does two things R o t a t eit totune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FmE The control ring...

Page 123: ...ions 1 Use the lower knob TUNE to tune in the station you want 2 Press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital screen forfive seconds 3 While the SET indicator is displayed press one of the 4...

Page 124: ...row is lit selections listed on the top sideof the cassetteareplaying To change sides of thetape press the upper control knob VOL while the cassette is playing The tapeplayer automatically begins play...

Page 125: ...ight to tune in radio stations Ifyou hold it to the leftor right it will tune rapidly Press to change between the AM andFM bands The band you select will appear on the digital display Fade The control...

Page 126: ...n upor down to increase or decrease the treble level Press the center of the button for thefactory preset level If a station is weakor noisy reduce the treble To Set the Clock 1 With the radio onor of...

Page 127: ...ons for the compact disc player as explained here Don t use mini discs thatare called singles They won t eject Useonly full size compact discs 1 Press PWR to turn the radio on 2 Insert a disc part way...

Page 128: ...n again to play tracks sequentially REV Reverse Press and hold to rapidly back up to a favorite passage Release to resume playing FWD Fast Forward Press and hold to rapidly advance the disc Release to...

Page 129: ...is a security feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won t be usable if it is ever stolen because it will go to LO...

Page 130: ...BAND knob andrEPwill appear for five seconds and then OOO will appear 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time SEC will amear indicating that the radio is secure To Unlockthe System After a Power Loss W...

Page 131: ...r the factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode If the display shows SEC the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will re...

Page 132: ...d ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every oncein a while to be sure the mast is still tightene...

Page 133: ...nition and radio to raise the antenna to full mast extension 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent 3 Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt 4 Wipe dry with...

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Page 135: ...ng Part 4 includes Roadsigns 134 DefensiveDriving 142 Control of a Vehicle DrunkenDriving 143 Braking 146 SteeringTips 0 Steering in Emergencies E1 Passing 152 LossofControl E4 DrivingatNight E5 Drivi...

Page 136: ...o NOT WRONG WAY STOP DO ENTER WAY 1 L RR ADVANCE CROSSING NARROW BRIDGE NO PASSING ZONE YELLOW indicates a general warning Slow down and be careful whenyou see a yellow sign It may signal a railroad c...

Page 137: ...ant to slow down when yousee an orange sign as part of the roadm a y be closedoff or torn up And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around too GREEN is used to guide the driver Green signs...

Page 138: ...H HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services n II L CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest...

Page 139: ...he signwill tell you something too x An OCTAGONAL eight sided sign meansSTOP It is always red with white letters r A DIAMOND SHAPEDsign is a warningof something ahead for example a curve steep hill so...

Page 140: ...rd indicatesYIELD It assignsthe right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE T h i ssign will be on t...

Page 141: ...RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR square or oblong signs show speed limits parking regulations give directions and such informationas distances to cities Symbolson Road Signs There are many international r...

Page 142: ...top lights Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control On some multilane roads green arrows light up indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a tu...

Page 143: ...these systemsare in effect Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals They give information to drivers without taking attention from the roadway A solid yell...

Page 144: ...stakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars often followedby other children Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into...

Page 145: ...ch if a person plans todrive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does then what s too much It can be a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and s...

Page 146: ...or each withinan hour the person s BAC would DRINKINGTHAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF 05 IN THE TIME SHOWN OF DRINKS NUMBER as in picture 4 I HOURS IFglT 1 100 120 140 160 1ao 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IN P...

Page 147: ...areful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take suddenaction as when a child darts into the street A person with a higherBAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoi...

Page 148: ...conds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play apart So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in of a second a vehicle moving at 60mph 100 ludh trav...

Page 149: ...mto overheat to the pointthatthey won t work well M u might not beable to stop your vehicle Intlme to avoid an accident If you 6crlde your brakes they will get 80 hot they will requirea lot of pedalfo...

Page 150: ...be harder to push Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Buick hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes IACAUTION The brakewear wamlng sound meansthat sooner or laterp u r brakeswon t work w e l l That cou...

Page 151: ...ique This will give you maximum braking while maintaining steeringcontrol You do this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure Brake Pedal Travel Seeyour dealer if the brakepeda...

Page 152: ...systems steering and braking have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the hard braking can demand too much at those places You can lose control The samething can happenif you re stee...

Page 153: ...n steer around the problem to theleft or right depending on the space available An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recomme...

Page 154: ...nt tire scrubs against the side of the pavement doNOT steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road withso much steering input that it crosses over into the o...

Page 155: ...distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your moveso you will be increasing speed as the time comes to mov...

Page 156: ...nd in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid andan acceleration skid are best handled by easing your footoff the acceleratorpedal If your vehicle st...

Page 157: ...ht vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Remember this isthe most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this p...

Page 158: ...ou may want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly lighted serviceor refreshment area Eyes shielded from that glare may adjust more quickly to darkness back on the road But be...

Page 159: ...t Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build upa fdm...

Page 160: ...ing on dry pavement The heavier therain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement mar...

Page 161: ...n your vehicleis hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road You might not be aware of hydroplaning You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren t in constant conta...

Page 162: ...ed drop back Don t pass until conditions improve Going more slowlyis better than having an accident Use your defoggerif it helps Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index Driving...

Page 163: ...ow beam even in daytime You ll see and be seen better Don t use your high beams The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you Use your defogger In high humidity...

Page 164: ...d visibility conditions You may need to drive below the posted limit in bad weather or when visibility is especially poor P u l lto the right with care and stop clear of intersections when you see or...

Page 165: ...gapas you move along the entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your rearvidw mirrors as you move along and g...

Page 166: ...ehind you you can allow a little extra time and flash your brake lights in addition to your turn signal as extra warning that youare about to slow down and exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes q...

Page 167: ...with others Limit turns behind the wheel to about 1 0 0miles 160km or two hours at a sitting Then either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like coffee tea or sol3 drinks and some limbering...

Page 168: ...p hills or mountains is different from driving in flator rolling terrain Ifyou drive regularly in steep country or if you re planningto visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer an...

Page 169: ...u may want to shift downto a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb theh i l lbetter Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hillsor mountains...

Page 170: ...for scenic viewing Another partof this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turnyour front wheels...

Page 171: ...If there is a curb turn your wheelsto the leftif the curb is at the right sideof your vehicle parking on the left side your wheels should point t o the right...

Page 172: ...pawl in the transaxle Youmay find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of I Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sureto shift into P Park properly before you leave the...

Page 173: ...may not want to switch to snow tires atall vehicle You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your Include an ice scraper asmall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some win...

Page 174: ...the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more You ll want to brake very gently too Begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement If you feel your vehicle begin to...

Page 175: ...d you If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothingto keep warm You can ru...

Page 176: ...le and possibly for signaling lateron with your headlights Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again an...

Page 177: ...railering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe traileringtakes correct equipment and it hasto be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time t...

Page 178: ...loads T h r e eimportant considerations have todo with weight Weight of the Trailer Your vehicle can tow normally up to 1 O O Opounds 450 kg If your vehicle has aV6 engine with a four speed automatic...

Page 179: ...your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weightsare proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total W...

Page 180: ...ation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slackso you can turn with yourrig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground M e r Brakes Does your trailer haveits own brakes Be su...

Page 181: ...sing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re agood deal longer you ll need to go much fartherbeyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the...

Page 182: ...hing goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your...

Page 183: ...y important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of theseis covered in this manual and the Index will help you fin...

Page 184: ...c I...

Page 185: ...can occur on the road Part 5 includes HazardWarningFlashers 1 8 OtherWarning Devices 185 Jumpstarting TowingYourBuick 189 EngineOverheating 195 IfaTireGoesFlat 2 0 5 ChangingaFlatTire 2 0 5 CompactSp...

Page 186: ...rn signal lights will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rearturn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and e...

Page 187: ...tainaddthat can burnyou They contain gas that canexplode or Ignite 9 They contaln enoughmlectrieltyto burn If you don t follow these step exactly same or all of these things can hurt you you To Jump S...

Page 188: ...gative terminals on each battery 1 CAUTION Usinga match neara battery can cause batterygas to explode People have been hurt doingthis and some have been blinded Usea flashlight If you need more light...

Page 189: ...n t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too r CAUTION Fansor other movingenginepartscan lnjum you badly Keepyour handsaway fmm mwlng partsoncethe engln...

Page 190: ...esn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cableat least18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near...

Page 191: ...ing service tow your Buick The usual towing equipment is a sling tvPe A or wheel lift B or a car carrier C tow truck If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was fhctory new by adding aft...

Page 192: ...s manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them i CAUTION To help avoid injuryto you or othem Never let passengersrlde In a vehlcle thatis Never tow...

Page 193: ...km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supportedon a dolly 1 I CAUTION A vehicle canfallfrom a car carrier if It Isn t properly secured...

Page 194: ...a 4I x 4I wood beam across sling chains with spacer blocks contacting the forward extensionsof the engine cradle 3 Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edgeof the...

Page 195: ...board end of each lower control arm Before hooking up to a tow truck be sure to read all the information in Towing Your Buick earlier inthis part 1 Attach T hook chainson both sides inthe slotted hole...

Page 196: ...ttach a separate safety chain to each sideof the axle inboard of the spring 4 Be certain your vehicle is towed no faster than35 mph 56 W h and nom e r than 50 miles 80 km to avoid damageto your transa...

Page 197: ...ood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming fromit Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Waituntilthere is no sign of steamor coolant before openi...

Page 198: ...open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower fo...

Page 199: ...ator pressure cap C Electric engine fan I t CAUTION 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 under...

Page 200: ...could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine f8n is running If the engine is over...

Page 201: ...k B Radiator pressurecap C Electric enginefan IACAUTION An electrlcfan underthe hoodcanstart up even when the englne Isnot running and can injureYOU Ksephands clothingand twls away from any underhoode...

Page 202: ...hat could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is...

Page 203: ...roper coolant mix With plainwater or the wrong mix your enginecould get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and youor others could be burned Usea 50 50 mix o...

Page 204: ...the cooling system is cool before you do it I i CAUTION Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure andif you turn theradiator pllessurec...

Page 205: ...o the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hiss means thereis still some pressure left I I 1 I A 2 Then keep turning the...

Page 206: ...ngine and letit run untilyou canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lowe...

Page 207: ...nd may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It m...

Page 208: ...lowing steps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire Some steps apply to all models others tojust the Century coupe or sedan or to the Century wagon Follow the steps listed for your vehicle...

Page 209: ...P 3 Lift off the jack and remove the spare tire 4 Remove thewheel wrench from the bag Century Wagon The equipment you ll need is stored in the rear of your vehicle behind the sparetire cover 207...

Page 210: ...r 1 Fold downthe third seat if so equipped Then release the housing that coversthe spare tire by carefully pushing inon the topedge of the cover 2 Slidethe spare tire cover backwhile lifting it up and...

Page 211: ...equipment 1 Remove the wingnut from the centerof the spare tire 2 Remove the spare tire and remove the adapter 3 Turn the two wingnuts counterclockwiseand remove thejack retainer plate Thenpull out th...

Page 212: ...er requiresthis wire wheel key wrench Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry the small center cover off Take off the special anti theft wheel nut Put the wrench overit like this Lift the wh...

Page 213: ...cle nearest the tire to be changed The jack location should be approximately five inches 12 7cm from the wheel well ACAUTION Getting undera vehlcle when It I sjacked up f s dangerous If the vehiclesll...

Page 214: ...ise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the groundso there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 4 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire...

Page 215: ...ange a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sureto use a scraperor wire brush lat...

Page 216: ...our wheel could falloff causing a serious accident c7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub m 8 Lowe...

Page 217: ...mproperly tightened wheel nuts canmusethe wheelto become loose andwen come off This couldlead to an accident Besure to use the correctwheel nuts If youhaveto replace them be sumto get the right kind S...

Page 218: ...if you have the wagon in the rear cargo area until you have the flattire repaired or replaced Wheel covers won t fit on your compactspare Now put all the equipment back in the vehicle Just follow the...

Page 219: ...station wagon when you are finished changing the tire 1ACAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle coutd cause Injury In a sudden stopor colllslon loo...

Page 220: ...d or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your sparewith a full size tire assoon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you needit again on t take your c...

Page 221: ...damage When you re stuck spin thewheels 88 l l t e ka d c pssSble Don t spln the whwls above35 mph 55 W h as shown onthe speedometer Rocking your vehiclet o get it out First turn your steering wheel l...

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Page 223: ...cle anda section devoted to its appearancecare Part 6 includes Service 222 Fuel 223 HoodRelease 226 Engine Oil 227 Aircleaner 2 3 TransaxleFluid 236 Enginecoolant 239 Power Steering Fluid 241 Windshie...

Page 224: ...uickthan this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keepa record with all parts receipts and iist the mileage and the date of any service work...

Page 225: ...and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol UNLEADED right on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicl...

Page 226: ...e country that have high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions...

Page 227: ...r vehicle To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise If you get gasoline on you andthen something ignitesit you could be badly burned Gasoline can sprayout on you if you openthe f...

Page 228: ...on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood 1 4 A c In CAUTION An electricfan under the hood canatart up an...

Page 229: ...opor spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Oil I I It s a good idea to...

Page 230: ...might not show the actual level To Check EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and dean it with a paper towelor cloth then push it back in a l lthe way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil...

Page 231: ...ick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Look for threethings SG SG must be on the oil container eitherby itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC SG...

Page 232: ...ES C ANYOTHERGRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED WEATHER GRADE MAY BE USE0 AT TEMPERATURES 00 NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR If you havethe 3300 V6 engine use SAE 1OW 30 As shown in thischart SAE 1OW 30is best...

Page 233: ...above These numbers onan oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE low 40 or SAE 20W 50 Energy ConservingII Oils with these words on the container will h...

Page 234: ...can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle hasthis option see Engine Block Heater in the Index What toD o with UsedOil i CAUTION Used engine...

Page 235: ...e engine compartment To check or replace the filter release the latches and pull the air cleaner open Referto the Maintenance Scheduleto determine when to replace theair filter See Scheduled Maintenan...

Page 236: ...ver s sideof the engine compartment To check or replace the filter use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp then lift the rubber duct Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace t...

Page 237: ...ne backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaneroff a i NOTICE If the air cleaner is backfire can cause a I Remove and replace the fil...

Page 238: ...have been driving When outside temperaturesare above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid sho...

Page 239: ...rhe dipstick on the3300 V6 engine looks like this k The dipstick on the 2 2L L4engine looks like this 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or 2 Push it back in all the way wait three...

Page 240: ...id levelis low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick It doesn ttake much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you u...

Page 241: ...amage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flushand refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant...

Page 242: ...ON Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burnyou badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never haveto...

Page 243: ...rmostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid m p How to Check Power Steering Fluid I Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean f rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it...

Page 244: ...ks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid To Add The windshield washer reservoir is locatedat the driver s side of the engine compartment The rear window washer fluid reservoir for the wag...

Page 245: ...ake fluid Adding brake fluid won tcorrect a leak If you add fluid when your liningsare worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add 01 remove brake fluid as neces...

Page 246: ...e for the worse Thebraking performance you ve come to expect I can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom battery Yo...

Page 247: ...in firmly until the flanges align with the slots in the retainer ring 2 Pull out the bulb assembly You may have to rock it up and down slightly to loosen it 3 Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring...

Page 248: ...bulb assembly outside of the car until the detent releases from the notch in the headlight mounting frame 4 The bulb assembly is now loose Pull it forward until To replace the turn park bulb the bulb...

Page 249: ...l inner panel a 2 Engagethe twoblades on the lamp into the slots on the headlamp while engaging the two pins at the rearof the lamp opening into the sockets on the rear of the lamp Thelamp isnow in pl...

Page 250: ...Remove the three Phillips head screws 3 P u l lthe taillight housing away from the body of the vehicle 4 Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the housing yS turn counterclockwise to removeit...

Page 251: ...LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE 1 CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI KPa Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Info...

Page 252: ...And if you do have a heavyload you should spread it out In the trunk or rear areadon t carry more than160 pounds 72kg for the coupeshedans 300 pounds 1 3 6kg for the six passenger wagon If you havethe...

Page 253: ...every new Buick If your spare tire is adifferent brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from eachof these manufacturers ACAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires ar...

Page 254: ...our tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gageto check tire pressure Simpl...

Page 255: ...Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightend See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 1 I ACAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on thepartsto which It I sfastened canmakethe wheelnuts become looseaf...

Page 256: ...es To find out what kind and size of tires you need lookat the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec...

Page 257: ...sed on the wear rateof the tire whentested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded1 5 0would wear one and a half 1 times as well on the government c...

Page 258: ...General Motors vehicIes may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for useon General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Met...

Page 259: ...your Buick model ACAUTION Usingthe wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affecf the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose ai...

Page 260: ...e more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl with aclean damp cloth Your Buick...

Page 261: ...lines directions onthe container label or cloth or a heat lamp Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stain...

Page 262: ...or urine treat the areawith a watedbaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5ml of baking soda to 1cup 250m l of lukewarm water Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Like...

Page 263: ...attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running...

Page 264: ...oved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colo...

Page 265: ...op Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such...

Page 266: ...moval 1050244 Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyl and cloth also tires 1050429 and mats latches Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 1050427 Lubriplate Wh te Grease For hood trunk door hinges...

Page 267: ...h character in your VIN is the engme code for your GM engine This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section ServicePartsIdentification Label You ll f...

Page 268: ...box Pull down on the fuse panel latch and open the door Pull the fuse straight out To identify and check fuses refer to the Fuse Usage chart GOOD FUSE 7 GM PART NO RATING 2COLOR I 12004003 3 AMP VIOLE...

Page 269: ...t Clutch Audible Warning System Computer Command Control Trunk Release Brake Warning Indicator Rear Defog Switch Speedometer Stop Lights Hazard Flashers Interior Underhood Courtesy I P Trunk Lights Do...

Page 270: ...he motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is causedby some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other PowerOptions Circuit breake...

Page 271: ...3 2862 189 1 69 4 54 2 104 9 58 7 56 7 190 9 69 4 54 2 104 9 58 7 56 7 42 1 42 1 38 6 38 6 55 9 55 9 50 0 50 0 35 9 38 3 56 0 54 3 16 2 3 3 2914 34 8 38 9 56 0 54 3 41 6 3 3 2 3054 Replacement Bulbs A...

Page 272: ...crankcase Capacity Less Filter 4 Quarts Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Rl2 2 38Pounds Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs re...

Page 273: ...leteOverhaul 4T60 4 Speed Power Steering PumpOnly CompleteSystem Maintenance Itempart Numbers3 Air Cleaner Oil Filter PCV Valve Spark Plug 4 Quarts 7 Quarts 6 Quarts 8 Quarts 1 Pint 1 6 Pints 3 8 Lite...

Page 274: ...e Capacity Less Filter 4 Quarts Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Rl2 2 38 Pounds Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigeran...

Page 275: ...After Complete Overhaul 7 Quarts Power Steering PumpOnly 1Pint CompleteSystem 1 7Pints 3 8 Liters 6 6 Liters 0 47 Liters 0 82 Liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers3 Aircleaner A905C OilFilter PF47 PCVV...

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Page 277: ...nties See your Buick dealerfor details part 7 includes Introduction A Word About Maintenance 276 Your Vehicle and the Environment 276 How This Partis Organized 276 A Scheduled Maintenance Services Usi...

Page 278: ...done Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also...

Page 279: ...ained These products or their I equivalents shouldbeusedwhetheryoudothework yourself or have it done Section E Maintenance Record provides a place for I youtorecord themaintenanceperformedonyour vehic...

Page 280: ...them You will find theselimits on yourvehicle sTire YourBuick dealerknowsyourvehiclebestandwantsyouLoadingInformationlabel See Loading Your to be happy with it If you go toyourdealerforyourVehicle int...

Page 281: ...trips are lessthan 4 miles 6km Most trips are less than 10miles 16 km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engineis at lowspeed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and...

Page 282: ...ission w a m t y or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals a...

Page 283: ...this scheduleup to 48 OOO miles SO 000 km are tobe performedafter 48 000miles at the same intervals MILES 000 3 1 6 1 9 I12 115 I18 121 124 I27 130 133 136 139 142 145 148 KILOMETERS 000 I I I I I I I...

Page 284: ...s however urges thatall recommended maintenanceservicesbe performed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenancebe recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED ITEM No See Explanationof S...

Page 285: ...le up to 45 000 miles 75000 km are tobe performed after45 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 7 5 15 I 22 5 1 30 I 37 5 I 45 KILOMETERS 000 12 5 I 25 I 37 5 I 50 1 62 5 I 75 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0...

Page 286: ...sary repairs done before youor anyone else drives the vehicle NOTE To determine your engine s displacement and code see Engine Identification in the Index ITEM NO SERVICE 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt...

Page 287: ...ir conditioning condenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressure test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap ITEM NO SERVICE 7 Transaxle Servic...

Page 288: ...vals for your driving conditions Fuel nk Cap and Lines Inspection A Inspect fuelt a n k cap and lines including fuel rails and injection assembly if equipped for damageor leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket...

Page 289: ...l Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank...

Page 290: ...I Starter Switch When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Pa...

Page 291: ...ehicle Incase it beginsto roll Be ready to apply the gular b W eat wce ahauld he vehicleh m n i n m Park on a 1 p l y steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your footon the regular brake...

Page 292: ...teering system for damaged loose or missing parts signsof wear or lackof lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspec...

Page 293: ...nd cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have yourbrakes inspected more often if your driving habit...

Page 294: ...O i l in the Index 1 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of water preferably distdled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM PartNo 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification1825M or...

Page 295: ...Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No l2345120 synthetic SAE5W 30 engine oil or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 Engine oil Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Gr...

Page 296: ...Part No 1052497or equivalent Hood and Door Hinges Station Wag01 Liftgate Fuel Door Hinge Folding Seat Hardware Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Engine oilor Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Weathers...

Page 297: ...ndicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule1 1maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain a...

Page 298: ...I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I DATE I READING ODOMETER I SERVICED BY 2...

Page 299: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 297...

Page 300: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 298...

Page 301: ...ssistance This partalso tells you howto obtain service publications and howto report any safety defects Part 8 includes Customer Satisfaction Procedure 300 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speec...

Page 302: ...g a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 521 7300 In Canada contact...

Page 303: ...problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a problem Customer Assistance...

Page 304: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSToTHE CANADIAN GOVERNM NT If you live in C...

Page 305: ...way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Buick dealeror a qualified technician...

Page 306: ...t model yearcar or truck model year that is not over yet we ll send you the most recently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes forearlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it o...

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Page 309: ...iving Under the Influenceof 143 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 258 264 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player E O AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player 123 Care of Audio Systems 129 RadioR...

Page 310: ...tion 41 Chains Tire 217 257 Changing a Flat Tire 205 Checking BrakeFluid 243 Engine Coolant 239 Engine0il 227 Power Steering Fluid 241 Safety Belt Systems 60 Transaxle Fluid 236 Underhood 226 Chemical...

Page 311: ...g 142 Defogger Rear Window 115 Defogging Your Windows 1 1 5 Defrosting 115 Dimensions 269 Doing Your Own ServiceWork 222 DoorLocks 65 Downshifting 79 167 Driver Position 30 AtNight 155 City 162 Contro...

Page 312: ...60 Disposing of Used Oil 232 Filter 232 271 273 EngineOverheating 110 195 Running Engine While Parked 84 Exterior Appearance see Appearance Care Fabric cleaning see Appearancecare FanWarnings 186 187...

Page 313: ...or Speech Impaired 301 Heater see Comfort Controls Heater Engine Block 76 232 HighBeams 88 157 Highway Hypnosis 165 Wiring 268 HillandMountainRoads 166 Hills Parkingon 168 180 Hood Release 226 Safety...

Page 314: ...ks 65 69 Long Distance Driving 164 Low Battery 108 185 Low Oil Pressure Warning 107 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 87 Lubricants and Fluids 292 Luggage Carrier Deck 100 Roof 100 Maintenance Mat...

Page 315: ...trols 15 Power Steering Fluid 241 271 273 292 PowerWindows 85 268 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts During 40 ProblemsontheRoad 183 Publications see Service Publications Radiator Overheating see Overheate...

Page 316: ...ition 41 TopStrap 48 Torn 61 Twisted 35 Vehicles First Sold in Canada 30 Warning Light 29 Why You Should Wear Safety Belts 23 Safety Defects Reporting 302 Scheduled Maintenance Services 278 Seat Belts...

Page 317: ...ck IfYou Are 219 Sun Visors 100 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag 35 TAlgate Ajar warning Light 1 1 1 Tape Player see Audio Systems Technical Facts Specifications Bulbs 269 Electrical Equipmen...

Page 318: ...eld Washer 89 Turn Signal Reminder 87 underbody Maintenance 263 Unleaded Gasoline 223 Upholstery Care 258 Urban Driving 1 162 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 265 Vehicle hading 249 Vehicle Storage 2...

Page 319: ...5 268 Standard 84 Vent Flip Open 85 Windshield Washer 89 Fluid 242 WindshieldWipers 88 Cleaning 261 Replacement 249 261 Winter Driving 171 If Your Vehicleis Stuck in Deep Snow 174 218 If You re Caught...

Page 320: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS I I 318...

Page 321: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 3l9...

Page 322: ...84 396 408 420 432 14 140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504 15 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300 315 330 345 360 375 390...

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