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Summary of Contents for 1993 LeSabre

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Page 4: ...ttimewithoutfurthernotice Forvehicles For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it French Language h h...

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Page 6: ...innovator Buick engineersdeveloped the valve in head engine a light powerful and reliable engine which wouldeventually influence the entire automotive industry William C Durant was instrumental in pr...

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

Page 8: ...esulted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow wasintroduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick sfamous portholes came along in 1949 1 1949 Roadmaster A high compression V 8...

Page 9: ...obots 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 ac...

Page 10: ...I 1923 Sport Roadster 8...

Page 11: ...ent conditions ProblemsontheRoad This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as aflat tire or engine overheating ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to k...

Page 12: ...mbols You will finda number of safety cautions in thisbook We use yellow andthe word CAUTION to tellyou about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning ACAUTION In the yellow cautio...

Page 13: ...our warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do tohelp avoid the damage When youread other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in differ...

Page 14: ...TEN SEAT 4 BELTS WINDOW POWER These symbols have to do with your lights LIGHTING 8 MASTER 8 SWITCH 0 SIGNALS e9 TURN LIGHTS Pf HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WIND...

Page 15: ...ndSeatControls 14 HeadRestraints 17 Why Safety Belts Work 19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 24 Adults 24 DriverPosition 25 Lap ShoulderBelt 25 SupplementalInflatable Restraint System 33 Safety Belt...

Page 16: ...to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuseyou or makeyou pusha pedal when you don t wantto Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehic...

Page 17: ...l to the left Hold the controlto the right to lower the seat Rear Control R Raise the rear ofthe seat by holding the switch tothe left Holding the switch to the right iowers the rear of the seat Recli...

Page 18: ...gainstyour body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other Injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crashthe beltcould go up over your abdomen T...

Page 19: ...u should notdo with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air bag system CAUTION Don t letanyone ride where they can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash...

Page 20: ...rash you don t knowif it will be a badone A few crashes are very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious like being hitby a train that even buc...

Page 21: ...fety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes I For example if the bike is going 10mph 16 km h so is the child I When the bike hits theblock it stops But the child keeps go...

Page 22: ...F I L Take the simplest car Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it 20...

Page 23: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 21...

Page 24: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicledoes You get moretime to stop You stop over moredistance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety beltsmake su...

Page 25: ...lemental systemsonly so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehiclethat has air bags you...

Page 26: ...lts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size d CAUTION There are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules far babies and smaller childr...

Page 27: ...scribes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt B The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s howto wear it properly 1 2 Close and lock the door Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index...

Page 28: ...y if youever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash thisapplies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide...

Page 29: ...height that is rightfor you 1 I To move it up or down squeeze the release handle When you release the handle try to move it down a little to make sure it has locked into position You can move the adju...

Page 30: ...ulderportion of the belt is properly positioned on your shoulder awayfrom your face and neck To help you find a height that is right for you follow these guidelines For a tall person Use the upper or...

Page 31: ...tion this way A CAUTION You canbe seriously hurtifyour shoulder beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body W...

Page 32: ...the belt would go up over yourabdomen The belt forces would be there notat the pelvic bones This couldcauseserious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you What s wrong wit...

Page 33: ...d move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force tothe ribs which aren t asstrong as shoulder bones You could also severely injur...

Page 34: ...forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fixit To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt shouldgo back out of the way 1 Before...

Page 35: ...wear your safety belt to reducethe chance ofhitting things inside the vehicle or beingejectedfrom it Always wear I your safety belt even with an air bag I1 I I IA CAUTION Air bags inflate with great f...

Page 36: ...e or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system maynot work properly Have your vehicle serviced rightaway I I I How The Air Bag SystemWorks Where is the air bag The driver s air bag...

Page 37: ...eaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the cloth bag The inflator cloth bag and related hardware are all partof the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel How does an air bag r...

Page 38: ...ly qualifiedtechnicianswork on your air bagsystem Improperservice can mean I thatyour air bagsystem won t work properly See your dealer fgr service Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag System Please...

Page 39: ...he ignition key on be sure you see theair bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel If you don t seethis light flash and then go out asusual have your air bag system repaired steering column Safety B...

Page 40: ...When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let itgo back all the way and start again Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulderbelt If yo...

Page 41: ...e the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would beable tounbuckle it quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Ac...

Page 42: ...ard or outward so you would beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to The lap part ofthe belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Ina crash this applies force to th...

Page 43: ...The shoulder belt should fit against your body 0 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller...

Page 44: ...abdomen Ina crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a...

Page 45: ...the infant or child restraint will show you howto do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in therear rather than the front seat We a...

Page 46: ...an ask your Buick dealer to put it infor you If youwant to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware i...

Page 47: ...he lap shoulder belt See theearlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for thechild restraint 2 Secure the childin the c...

Page 48: ...e belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 1 A A I 5 Pull the restof the lap belt all the wayout of the retractor to set t...

Page 49: ...straint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and letit go back all the way The safe...

Page 50: ...he lapbelt Seethe earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tiltingthe latch plate and pullingit along the belt rIp 1 I 2 Put the restra...

Page 51: ...le you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to besure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it a...

Page 52: ...t on the seat Follow the instructions 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 thelap part through or arou...

Page 53: ...outward so you ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to retractor to set the lock 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 3 6 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt back int...

Page 54: ...tions to be sure it is secure Children whohave outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap s...

Page 55: ...ly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are I Never do this g the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact...

Page 56: ...provide If the child isso small that theshoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might wantto place the child in thecenter seat position the one that has only alap belt A CAUT...

Page 57: ...it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure allyour belts buckles latch plates retractors anchoragesand reminder syst...

Page 58: ...ety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced What s wrong with this A The belt is torn A CAUTION Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash Theycanripapartunder...

Page 59: ...t tell youif everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Part 2 includes Keys 58 DoorLocks 59 NewVehicleBreak In 68 StartingtheEngine 70 ShiftingtheTransaxle 73 Windows 82 Tilt...

Page 60: ...reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehiclemove Don t leavethe keysin a vehiclewithyoungchildren 1 ri The...

Page 61: ...ode if you need a new ignition key Key Reminder Warning If you leave your keys in the ignition you will hear a warning tone when you open the driver s door Door Locks A CAUTION Unlockeddoors can be da...

Page 62: ...are severalways to lockand unlock your vehicle From the outside your doorkey Use I t f From the inside To lock the door slide the lock control on the door down To unlock the door slide the lock contr...

Page 63: ...locks from inside Then get out andclose the door Remote Keyless Entry System Option If your Buick hasthis option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunkfrom up to 30 feet 9 m away usin...

Page 64: ...runk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed but only when the ignition isoff Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from...

Page 65: ...em memory and causes the doors to lock and unlock once Thismeans the system is ready to be matched to the transmitter 4 Keeping the program terminal grounded press the UNLOCK button on the first trans...

Page 66: ...from the back cover 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half first 3 Remove and replace the batteries Put them in as the direction under thebatteries indicate To replace the batteries 4 Replace thefron...

Page 67: ...the other rear door lock The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to opena rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock the door from the...

Page 68: ...keys inside it s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your Buick and open the driver s door you ll hear a tonereminding you to remove your key from the ign...

Page 69: ...ee minutes the starter won t work and fuel won t go to the engine If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time the vehicle will not start This discourages someone...

Page 70: ...on you will beable torestart your engine if you turn it off YourPASS KeyI1 system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer Your vehicle is not protectedby the PASS Ke...

Page 71: ...ition This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theftdeterrent feature The otherpositions let you performthese functions ACC Accessory lets you use things like the radio an...

Page 72: ...artingYour Engine Move your shift leverto P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start inany other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only n t try to s...

Page 73: ...floor and holdingit there as you holdthe key in Start for aboutthree seconds If the car starts briefly but then stops again dothe same thing but this time keepthe pedal down for fiveor six seconds Th...

Page 74: ...e You could be seriously injured Plugthe cord into a properly groundedthree prong 110 volt outlet If the cord won t reach usea heavy duty three prongextensioncord ratedfor at least 15 amps After you v...

Page 75: ...ould be Injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever to V Park See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you arb p...

Page 76: ...se N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed A CAUTION Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unlessyour foot isfirmly on t...

Page 77: ...p hill 0 2 SecondGear This position gives you more power butlower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you wouldalso want to...

Page 78: ...ly the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Useyour brakesor shift into P Park to holdyour vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake The parking brake usesthe brakes on the...

Page 79: ...e the parking brake or recycle the ignition NOTICE Driving witht Irear brakes to overheat You may haveto replace them and you couldalso damage other parts If you are on a hill See Parkingon Hills in t...

Page 80: ...cle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehiclewon t move when you reon fairly level ground usethe steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pulling a tr...

Page 81: ...akefirmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running S t could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unlessyou have...

Page 82: ...ntain brake application Thenmove the shift lever into the gearyou wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn the key to Off 2 Apply and hold the bra...

Page 83: ...with all the windows down to blow out any CO and a a Have itfixed immediately Repairs weren t done correctly Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But...

Page 84: ...your parkingbrake and after youmovethe shift lever to P Park Followthe proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you are parking OR a hill orif you re p...

Page 85: ...itches again Horn To sound the horn press a pad with the horn symbol on either sideof the steering wheel Remote Trunk Release I The trunk release switch in the glove box must be ON for the TRUNK butto...

Page 86: ...Entry System it will also unlock the trunk Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust thesteering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more r...

Page 87: ...ng Signal 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 CruiseControl Option Turn Signaland Lane Change Indicator b i The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These pos...

Page 88: ...you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and...

Page 89: ...w beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on thisblue light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers rll...

Page 90: ...prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the topof the multifunction lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle for less thana second The w...

Page 91: ...asher 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which c it is completely full 0 Don t use radiator a windshield washer It c paint I Cruise Control Optio...

Page 92: ...ntire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads J To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON I A CAUTION If you...

Page 93: ...pedal To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you applythe brake This of course shutsoff the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re go...

Page 94: ...even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at Resume Accelerate To Increase heed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways togo to a higher speed Here s the first 1 U...

Page 95: ...mall amounts move the switch to Resume Accelerate for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle willgo about 1mph 1 6 km h faster The acceleratefeature will only w...

Page 96: ...your speed load and the steepness of the hills When goingup steephills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may haveto brake orshift to a lower...

Page 97: ...ition or shift into P Park your Cruise Controlset speed memory is erased Lights i i These lights switches control theselight systems 0 Headlights Taillights HEADLIGHTS 0 Parking Lights 0 LicenseLights...

Page 98: ...ou ll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off and open the driver s door Panel Lights c The instrument panel intensity can be adjusted by I moving this lever between LO and HI The interior...

Page 99: ...ing Lights Option The light the switch and a coathanger are aboveeach rear door Slide theswitch to turn the light on or off Courtesy Lights When any door is opened several lights go on They make it ea...

Page 100: ...rk At dusk the exterior lights will come on automatically and thelow beams will change to full brightness At dawn the exterior lights will go out andthe low beams will change to the reduced brightness...

Page 101: ...ght adjustmentallows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you Outside Mirrors Manual To adjust theleft outside mirror rotate the knob located on the driver s door h The right...

Page 102: ...xmirror ssurfaceiscurved so youcanseemore the driver s door mirrorControl is located O n fromthedriver s seat I Ifyou aren t used to a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can mak...

Page 103: ...behind the net It can help keepthem from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unh...

Page 104: ...is mirroris on the largerof the passenger s sun visors It may also be on the largerof the driver s sun visors The lightsturn on when the mirror cover is opened The brightnessof the light canbe adjuste...

Page 105: ...ngs Inrc your ashtrays Hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire I Cigarette Lighter It s near theashtray To use one push it in all the way and letgo When it...

Page 106: ...The cupholder is designed to breakaway should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place There is also aremoveable coinholder cassette tape and compact disc storag...

Page 107: ...ilver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to turn it back The numbers may not be accurate You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed The new one should...

Page 108: ...lights come onbriefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there...

Page 109: ...n you turn the engine off the gage doesn t go all the way back to E Low Fuel Light If your Buick has this option ayellow light near the fuel gage will go on when your vehicle is low on fuel You should...

Page 110: ...the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light 1 ANTI LOCK With anti lock this light will go on whe...

Page 111: ...ing your Buick needs service TRACTION OFF The TRACTION OFF warning light means that the system is not working T h i swarning light may come onfor the following reasons 0 If your transaxle overheats th...

Page 112: ...e Tl A ION OFF warning light is on can destroyparts01 your vehicle as well as the tires Ifyou spin your wheels too fast whileshifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle rheel...

Page 113: ...oon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light SERVICE ENG...

Page 114: ...ith your engine oil pressure If your car has the optional gage cluster you can read your oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument panel There are three ways this light can come on briefl...

Page 115: ...Iproblems your warranty I Check Oil Level Light Option CHECK OIL LEVEL The Check Oil Level light is lit for three seconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key is turned to the RUN position If th...

Page 116: ...for harsh circumstances The ChangeOil Soon light is lit for three seconds as a bulb check eachtime the ignition key is turned to the RUN position If an oil change is required it will stay on for 60 se...

Page 117: ...ng voltage in the electrical system The normal range is 11 systemsareworking If the light stays on you need to 15 volts If the gage reading stays in either red range service and you should take your B...

Page 118: ...1OOU UNLEADED FUEL ON The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going It displays enginespeed in thousands of revolutions per minute RPM I NOTICE I IDo not operate the engine with the tachorn th...

Page 119: ...ied with your vehicle Part 3 includes ComfortControlSystem 122 Heater and Defroster 123 126 Airconditioner 119 125 Rear Window Defogger 124 127 Ventilation 126 Audiosystems 127 Settingtheclock 130 132...

Page 120: ...ir from outsideyour vehicle flowsthrough your Buick when the car is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air to flow through by selecting anyair choice exceptthe rear window defog...

Page 121: ...ate Control option it looks like this If you have this option you can adjustthe direction of the airflow to the rear seating area The following information tells you how it works You will hear a beep...

Page 122: ...ximum cooling and 90 F 33 C for maximum heating It is not necessary to choose the extremetemperature to get the system to heat or cool at the maximum The system does it automatically Off T7 When the s...

Page 123: ...old weather the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowingcold air The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature outside temperature and time since the enginewas last starte...

Page 124: ...e indicator above the control will show the difference from the main temperature setting Fan Speeds Ilr t AUTO The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the fan on AUTO If yo...

Page 125: ...n ECON r You can use ECON when you don t need to cool the outside air The system will work like theAUTO mode without cooling The air Htr 1 To warm the air press HTR and adjust the temperature and fan...

Page 126: ...wer speed will be controlled automatically but you can choose another speed by pushing the HI or LO buttons Rear Window Defogger Option The linesyou see on the rear window warm the glass Press the but...

Page 127: ...of the air comingthrough your air outlets Air Conditioning The next three selections cool the air The air conditioner won t work well unless all the windows are closed On very hot days open the windo...

Page 128: ...cooling the outside air When you cool the air your engine runs a refrigeration compressor and it has to work harder Vent For mild outside temperature when little heating or cooling is needed use the V...

Page 129: ...and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment outyour system if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its control...

Page 130: ...urradio to a safe sound level beforeyour hearing adapts to it T o helpavoid hearing lossor damage m Adjust the volume control to the lowest a Increase volumeslowly until you hear setting comfortably a...

Page 131: ...t speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations Push it to get AM or FM FADE The FADE control behind the lower knob moves the sound between the front and rear speakers SEEK Pre...

Page 132: ...ion will return when the same two buttons are pressed again To set the clock Press the SET pushbutton Within 5 seconds press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears onthe display Press and hold...

Page 133: ...and stop SCAN When you press SCAN the radio will go to thenext station and pause and keep doing that until you press SCAN again SCAN appears in the display Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you ret...

Page 134: ...lay A Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on eachside Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player With the radio on p...

Page 135: ...t allows you to mute the radio or tapeplay Press to mute press again to listen BAL The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers Notice the disp...

Page 136: ...of the fivepushbuttons SET will disappear from the displaywhen the station is set Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Clock To set the clock Press the SETbutton 0 Within 5 s...

Page 137: ...d bias tapes press again toturn the Cr02 off REV To reverse the tape press REV andthe tape will rapidly reverse to the beginningof the tape or until you press the PROG or REVbutton again Theradio will...

Page 138: ...er Press to mute press again to listen BAL The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers Notice the display arrow to see wherethe balance is set...

Page 139: ...SET pushbutton The display will show SET 0 Within 5 seconds push one of the five pushbuttons SET will disappear from the display when the station is set Whenever you press that button the preset stat...

Page 140: ...ill appear in the display As soon as things get back to normal the disc should play again RCL Press RCL tosee what track is playing Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long it has been playing...

Page 141: ...he disc will eject and the radio will play The disc will start at track1when you reinsert it As a feature to protect the disc if you turn off the ignition with the disc partway out of the slot after e...

Page 142: ...will show rEF and then 000 will appear indicating that some steps are to be repeated for verification Step 10 Repeat steps 6 7 and 8 Step 11 Press theAM FM knob If the displayshows SEC the verificati...

Page 143: ...e disabling sequencewas successful The numbers matched the user selected code orthe factory back up code and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode If the display shows SEC the disabling sequence was unsuc...

Page 144: ...the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast...

Page 145: ...E I Before enteri your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turnthe radiooff it may be damaged or n...

Page 146: ...1957Buick Super 144...

Page 147: ...s on driving Part 4 includes Roadsigns 146 DefensiveDriving 154 DrunkenDriving 155 ControlofaVehicle 158 Braking 158 Steering 163 Passing 166 LossofControl 168 DrivingatNight 169 DrivingintheRain 171...

Page 148: ...t sa good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it Color of Road Signs WRONG WAY RED means STOP It may al...

Page 149: ...zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross L u LOW SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD ORANGE indicates road construction o...

Page 150: ...AL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services GREEN is used to guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a...

Page 151: ...al interest Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tellyou something too I I An OCTAGONAL ST0P eight sided sign means STOP It is always red with white letters 7 A A DIAMOND shaped sign isa war...

Page 152: ...ection t c L 1 J KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane roadsto indicate a NO PASSING ZONE This sign will be on the left side of the roadway RECTANGULAR...

Page 153: ...Signs The basic messageof many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture withina circle witha diagonal line across it shows what not to do I I There are many international road signsi...

Page 154: ...ing that traffic in one ormore lanes can move or make a turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to proceed with caution yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes...

Page 155: ...to turn or change lanes If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Left arm straight out for a left turn down forslow or about to stop and up for a right turn Slowinn down If time allows tap...

Page 156: ...g lot where there are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parking areas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dashstraight toward one part of the lot Pedestrians can be...

Page 157: ...occur each year because of alcohol and thousandsof people are injured Just how much alcohol is too much if a person plansto drive Ideally no one should drink alcohol and then drive But if one does the...

Page 158: ...ent A person who consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a slightly lowerBAC level D R r OF DRINKS as in picture 4 5 THAT WILL IN THE TIME SHOWN r IN A BAC OF 05 I3 HOURS HOURS 1HOUR 100...

Page 159: ...areful isn t the rightanswer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be ableto react quickly enoughto avoid...

Page 160: ...of your vehicle Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical conditi...

Page 161: ...dal while driving IA CAUTION Riding your brakes can cause them to overheat to the point that they won t work well You might not be ableto stop your vehicfein time to avoid an accident If you ride your...

Page 162: ...nt skidding This light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle See Anti lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index ANTI LOCK 1 j I y a rn e Here s howanti lock works Let s say...

Page 163: ...n t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though youhave anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just ho...

Page 164: ...rking See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index Disc Brake Wear Indicators Your Buick has front discbrakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake padshave built in wear indicatorsthat make a hig...

Page 165: ...stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stopsabout every1000miles 1600km so your brakes will adjust propexly Braking inE...

Page 166: ...e while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve and then ac...

Page 167: ...ect You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to a controlled stop Depending onyour speed this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver This is one of the reas...

Page 168: ...t front tirescrubs against the side of the pavement do NOT steer moresharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into...

Page 169: ...ahead suddenly slowsor stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance topass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane anddon t get too close Time your move so yo...

Page 170: ...ur wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the...

Page 171: ...ue Here are sometips on night driving 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Remember thisis the most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this problem Adjust you...

Page 172: ...ral seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams ora vehicle with misaimed headlights slow downa little Avoid st...

Page 173: ...lights lightup far lessof a roadway when you are in aturn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier topick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlightsshould be checked regularly for pr...

Page 174: ...problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if youcan t try to slow down before you hit them A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop an...

Page 175: ...ing and be careful Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your headlights notjust your parking lights to help make you more visible to others 0 Look for hard to see vehicles coming from behind You ma...

Page 176: ...e suddenlyenveloped in thick wet haze that may even coatyour windshield You can often spot these fog patches or mist layers with your headlights But sometimes they can bewaiting for you as you come ov...

Page 177: ...to where you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a city map andplan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country...

Page 178: ...eeway If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine whereyou expect to blend with the flow If traffic is light you may...

Page 179: ...dvance Dashing acrosslanes at thelast minute is dangerous If you missyour exit do not under any circumstances stopand back up Drive on to the next exit AI each exit point is a deceleration lane Ideall...

Page 180: ...e experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 e e 0 e 0 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Is the...

Page 181: ...sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less thana second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can ha...

Page 182: ...axle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Don t make yourbrakes do it all Shift to...

Page 183: ...won t be 0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane surprised by a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane 0 It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you re going uphill You ll want to l...

Page 184: ...ing Another part of this manual tells howto use your parking brake see Parking Brake inthe Index But on a mountain or steep hill you can do one more thing You can turn your front wheels to keep your v...

Page 185: ...Parking Uphill 1422...

Page 186: ...on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torquelock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly befo...

Page 187: ...o be driving in deep snow but may have to travel over ice you may not want to switch to snow tires atall Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some wi...

Page 188: ...st traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32O F OOC and freezingrain begins to fall Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition...

Page 189: ...verpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice aheadof you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering...

Page 190: ...Clearaway p o w from aroundthe baseo f your vehicle I especially any that isblockingyour exhaugt pipe And c b k aroundagain from time to time to besum snow doesn tc o l l e c t them Openawindow just...

Page 191: ...traAer correctly follow I the advicein this section Your car can towa trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the informationin Weight of the Trail...

Page 192: ...rst500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Thr...

Page 193: ...fter you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in...

Page 194: ...are driving is nowa good deal longer and not nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself Safety Chains You should alwaysattach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chai...

Page 195: ...ddenmaneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instru...

Page 196: ...r Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the...

Page 197: ...ms Part 5 includes Hazard Warning Flashers OtherWarningDevices Jump Starting EngineOverheating If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow TowingYourBuick Compact...

Page 198: ...Hazard Warning Flashers I I Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off 196...

Page 199: ...ter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashersare on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices...

Page 200: ...oringthese damageto your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Buickby pushingor pullingi won t work andit could damage your vehicle To Jump Start Your Buick 1 Check t...

Page 201: ...dradios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio If you leave yourradio on It could be m y damaged Therepairswouldn t be covered by your warranty 1 4 Open the h...

Page 202: ...ains acid that canburnyou Don t get it on you Ifyou accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the placewith water andget medical help immediately 5 Check thatthejumper cables don thave loo...

Page 203: ...ve terminal of the vehicle with the deadbattery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehiclehas one 7 Don t let the otherend touch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a r...

Page 204: ...engineof the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45cm away from the dead battery but not near engine partsthat move The electrical connection isjust as good there but th...

Page 205: ...havea GM dealer ora professional towing service tow your Buick The usual towing equipment is a sling type A or a wheel lift B or car carrier C tow truck I If your vehicle has been changed or modified...

Page 206: ...ow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them A CAUTION To help avoidinjury to you or others 0 Never let passengers ride i...

Page 207: ...hicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 55 mph 88 kph or farther than 500 miles 800km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have t...

Page 208: ...the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbarjust under the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Attach T hook chains b...

Page 209: ...bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides b L ir C d Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear fascia A 4 x 4 wood beam is not needed Attach a separate safet...

Page 210: ...overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool badly damaged Thecostly covered by...

Page 211: ...s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked to see if the warningstops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFFTHE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT...

Page 212: ...somewhereelse in the cooling system I A CAUTION 0 Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be veryhot Don t touch them If you p do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak...

Page 213: ...nwater to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol canboil before the proper coolant mix will Your vbhicle scoolant warning system isset for theproperecoolant...

Page 214: ...more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool beforeyou do it Steam and scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system canblow o...

Page 215: ...e cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left untilit first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure c...

Page 216: ...you turn it Remove the pressure cap I 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck E 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD 5 Put the cap back on the coolant...

Page 217: ...engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neckmay be lower If the level islower add more of the propermix through the fillerneck until the level reaches the base of the...

Page 218: ...er controlby steering theway you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake toa stop welloff the road if possible If your tire goes flat the next section...

Page 219: ...The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is in the trunk 217...

Page 220: ...I If your vehicle has a wheel cover remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench Pry alongthe edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remov...

Page 221: ...cle has wire wheel covers remove them as follows If your vehicle has this aluminum wheel you may have plastic wheel nut caps Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the whe...

Page 222: ...Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove thewheel cover c I Using the flat end of the key wrench handle between the wire wheel cover and the center cap pry off the center cap c 220...

Page 223: ...re wheel cover Note Whenreplacing the wheel cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Next att...

Page 224: ...ire The jack handle has markings at8 for the rear 10 for the front to help you locate thejacking notches in the frame I a CAUTION Gettingunderavehiclewhen it isjackedupis I dangerous If the vehiclesli...

Page 225: ...which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose aftera time Thewheel could come riff and causean accident Whenyou change a eel removeany rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attache...

Page 226: ...h the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you Tighten each nut by hand do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could until the wheel is held fall off c...

Page 227: ...I Lower the vehicle by rotating thewheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Tighte nthe wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown 225...

Page 228: ...a wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced Wheel covers won tfit on your compact spare If you try to put...

Page 229: ...e in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Don t us...

Page 230: ...s above35 mph 55 km h as own on the speedometer I I AOTICE Spinning your troy pal I vehicle as well as the tires If you spinthe wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle forth you can destroy your...

Page 231: ...about your vehicle and a section devoted to its appearance care Part 6 includes ServiceTips Fuel HoodRelease Engineoil AirFilter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Enginecoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield...

Page 232: ...rvice manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any servicework you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index...

Page 233: ...onstant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen suchas MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE...

Page 234: ...sions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel maybe hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emissi...

Page 235: ...soline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re neargasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materialsaway from...

Page 236: ...Thenunscrew the cap all the way When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear aclicking noise 1 If youneed a new cap be sure to get tlie rlgnt type Your dealercan get one for you I...

Page 237: ...aseis I locatedunderthehood near the center and at the front edgeof the grille Push this leverup and lift the hood 1 A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the...

Page 238: ...efore closing the hood be sure allthe filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order...

Page 239: ...ains what kind of oil to use For crankcasecapacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index 1 NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross...

Page 240: ...gnation you can cause engine damage I covered by your warranty RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSIN GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUELECONOMYAND COW STARTING SELECTTHE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED...

Page 241: ...hould be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any oneof these is true for you Then go to the front of the vehicle and releasethe secondary hood release Lift the hood Most trips are less than 4 miles...

Page 242: ...sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it...

Page 243: ...a backfire cancause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily gel into your engine which wiildamage it Always have the aircleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check...

Page 244: ...tures are above50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to drive longer To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place Place the shift lever in 7 Park with the parking With yo...

Page 245: ...tic transaxle Damage causedby fluid other thanDEXRONs IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 0 After addingfluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 0 When the correct flu...

Page 246: ...the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolantwarning system isset for the proper coolantmix With plainwater or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning...

Page 247: ...coolantat the radiator Never turn the radiator pressurecap even a little when the engine and radiatorare hot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it A CAUTION I You can be...

Page 248: ...a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartmentis hot the level When the engine compartment is c...

Page 249: ...d Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 fu when it...

Page 250: ...nd you1 vehicle couldbe damaged Add brakefluid only when work i sdone onthe brake hydraulic system There areonly two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first i...

Page 251: ...en you replace parts of your braking system for example when yourbrake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes...

Page 252: ...r to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Halogen Bulbs 16 CAUTION Halogen bulbshavepressurizedgas insideand can burst ifyou drop or scratch the bulb You or otherscould be inju...

Page 253: ...ve the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab andpulling it away from theplastic base To install attach thewire connector A to the plastic base making sure thelock tab B is over thelock...

Page 254: ...rear area Pull the bulbassembly straight out of the socket Pull the bulbstraight out of the assembly Replace the bulb and reassemble To replace the trunk lid taillamp bulbs pull the bulb assembly str...

Page 255: ...that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFD BYGENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT G...

Page 256: ...ackages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A CAUTION Things you put insideyour vehicle can strike a...

Page 257: ...n cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a seriousaccident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflatedtires posethe same danger as overloaded tires Th...

Page 258: ...e When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at60 psi 420 Pa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply l...

Page 259: ...ake certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index I A CAUTION Rust or dlrt on a wheel or on the partsto which it isfastetfed can makewheel nuts become loose afte...

Page 260: ...o have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC...

Page 261: ...graded 100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use however and may depart significantlyfrom the norm due to variations in driving habits servicepractices and d...

Page 262: ...cle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you n...

Page 263: ...er calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chai Used Rep1 Vheels ACAUTION Puttinga used wheel on your vehicleis dangerous You can t know how it s been used or...

Page 264: ...aintThinner 0 y Turpentine I L Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover I They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle 00 m Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a v...

Page 265: ...the section with a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightlydamp paper towel or cloth Then dryit immediately with an air hose a hair dryer or a heat lamp I Wipe with a clean cloth Using S...

Page 266: ...treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5ml of baking soda to1cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 0 Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Like candy...

Page 267: ...t be attached across the defogger grid I 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 ru...

Page 268: ...Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat finish or leave swirl marks Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped You...

Page 269: ...rbody 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 as fue...

Page 270: ...14 32 02 0 946L Vinylbeather Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050244 1602 0 473L Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050427 23 02 0 680L Glass Cleaner Also spot cleansvinyls 1050429 6 Ib 2 72kg Mult...

Page 271: ...gine codefor your GM engine This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the rear edge...

Page 272: ...ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some featureof your car that you can get alongwithout like the radio or cigarette lighter...

Page 273: ...Sir Trunk Release Back up Lamps W Retained Acsrv Pwr Opt Breaker Pwr Wdo Sun Roof Brkr Pwr Acsry Htd Mirror Compass Ign Rem Acsry Cont lnst Cstr Supplemental InflatableRst Corn Lpsflurn Sig AddTrnk R...

Page 274: ...ned by each fuse and relay The PASS Key fuse is located in the right side relay center Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will...

Page 275: ...ght 55 7 WheelBase 110 8 FrontTread 60 4 Rear Tread 60 2 Interior Front LegRoom 42 0 HeadRoom 39 3 ShoulderRoom 59 1 Hip Room 55 0 Interior Rear Sedan LegRoom 40 9 Head Room 37 8 ShoulderRoom 58 9 Hip...

Page 276: ...ornering 1156 High Level Stop 1156 License 194 Side Marker 194 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 2057 Application N Interior Illumination Ashtray 161 Dome custom 168 Domemeading limited 563 Door Courtesy PC 168...

Page 277: ...ank Capacity 18 gallons 68 liters Transaxle Drain Refill 6 quarts 5 7 liters MaintenanceItemPart Numbers3 Air Filter A1096C Fuel Filter GF580 Oil Filter PF47 Radiator Cap RC27 Spark Plug 41 600 GAP 0...

Page 278: ...I931 Buick Model 90 276...

Page 279: ...9 Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services 280 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 280 SelectingtheRightSchedule 281 Schedule1 282 Schedule11 284 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 286 Section...

Page 280: ...you may drive long distances allthe time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all thediff...

Page 281: ...ssary equipment you should let your dealer s service departmentor another qualified service centerdo thesejobs A CAUTION 1 _ 1 c Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to...

Page 282: ...your vehicle for warranty repairs Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should sch...

Page 283: ...sare less than 4 miles 6 km 0 Most trips are less than10miles 16km when outside temperaturesare below freezing The engine is at low speed mostof the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go...

Page 284: ...olice taxior other commercial applications I I MILES 000 TO BE SERVICED Miles kilometers or Scheduled Mzintenance 48 45 42 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 WHEN TO PERFORM See Explanation of Servic...

Page 285: ...00 3 39 36 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 KILOMETERS 000 50 55 0 0 0 0 0 60 65 70 75 80 The services shown in this scheduleup to 48000 miles 80000 km should be performed after48 000 milesat the same inte...

Page 286: ...Rotation 5 Engine AccessoryDrive Belt s Inspection 6 Cooling System Service 7 Transaxle Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 I I 12 5 I 2...

Page 287: ...Replacement 0 I The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75 000 km should be performedafter 45 000 miles at the same intervals I An Emission Control Service The U S Environmental Protec...

Page 288: ...rque Check the torque of the mounting bolts and or nuts 4 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See T...

Page 289: ...Specifications Chart in the Index Spark Plug Wire Inspection Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the distributorand at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 10 Air Cleane...

Page 290: ...ant foryou or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level Engine Coolant Level Windshield Washer Fluid Level WHAT TO DO Check the...

Page 291: ...including those for the hood glove box door and console door Section D tells you what to use CHECK OR SERVICE Starter Switch L WHAT TO DO CAUTION When you are doing thischeck thevehiclecould move sudd...

Page 292: ...essary NOTE Be ready toapply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular...

Page 293: ...vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on theregular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the enginerunning and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from th...

Page 294: ...uspension andsteeringsystemfordamaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspectthe powersteeringlinesandhoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and the...

Page 295: ...ex Ifyouranti lockbrake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti LockBrakeSystemWarning Light in the Index Section D Recommended Fluids...

Page 296: ...Part No 1052276or 1052277 Automatic Transaxle Shift Engine oil Linkage USAGE Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl Hood and Door...

Page 297: ...hen completingthe Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or ScheduleI1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maintena...

Page 298: ...Maintenance Record 296...

Page 299: ...rtant to your dealer and Buick Normally any problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle willbe resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite...

Page 300: ...ndshield Dealershipnameandlocation 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of problem In order to give your inquiry prompt attention please call the toll free number listed above However if...

Page 301: ...U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain otherinformation about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in...

Page 302: ...tter Now you canget these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use andcare of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which i...

Page 303: ...he order form located in the following text You may get additional subscription ordering forms by calling the toll free number shown in the following text Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all...

Page 304: ...or earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out and mailit in We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1989 1993model years Toll Free T...

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Page 307: ...Radio Reception 127 AM Stereo Radio Reception 128 Antenna 142 Antifreeze 243 Part 9 Index AntilockBrake System 160 Anti Theft Tips 66 Anti Theft Feature Delco Loc I1 139 Appearance Care 262 Armrest St...

Page 308: ...nce 262 I Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust 81 Cassette Tape Player Care 141 Cautions Safety 10 CB Radio Adding a 128 I CellularTelephone Addinga 128 Change Oil Soon Light 114 Change Oil When to 2 3 9 Changi...

Page 309: ...ol Using on Hills 94 Curves Driving on 163 Customer Assistance Information 297 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 297 CourtesyLights 97 8 Drive d AutomaticOverdrive 74 Damage to Finish 267 Damage to Shee...

Page 310: ...planation of Scheduled Services 286 Expressway Driving 176 Extender Safety Belt 55 ExteriorAppearance 265 Fasteners Replacement 230 FeaturesandControls 57 Fetus Risk to From Safety Belt Use 37 Filling...

Page 311: ...d Opening the 234 orn 83 ot Coolant Warning Light 110 eadlight High LowBeamSwitch 87 igh Speed Shifting WhenYour Engine is Running 74 Hot Engine Safety Warnings About 208 Hydroplaning 172 Ice Driving...

Page 312: ...Inspections 292 Record 295 Schedule 280 Underbody 267 Malfunction Indicator Light 111 Manualseat 14 Markings Pavement 153 MasterCylinder Brake 248 Methanol in Gasoline 231 Mirrors ConvexOutside 100 He...

Page 313: ...8 R Reverse Gear Position 74 Racing Shifting WhenYour Engine is 74 Radiator Overheating 208 Radiator Pressure Cap 245 Radio Two way Addinga 128 RadioSystems 127 Rain Driving in 171 ReactionTimeinBraki...

Page 314: ...80 Seat Adjustment 14 56 SeatsandSafetyBelts 13 Safety 17 SeatControls 14 SecondGear WhentoUse 75 Securing a Child Restraint 45 48 50 Security Lock RearDoor 65 SecurityWarningLight 67 ServiceTips 230...

Page 315: ...e 75 Tilt Steering Wheel 84 Time Setting the 130 132 134 137 Time Out Feature Lights 96 Tire Balance 260 Tire Chains 261 Tire Flat 216 TireInflation 256 Tire Inspection and Rotation 257 Tire Quality G...

Page 316: ...rvice EngineSoon 111 Light Traction Control System 109 Lights and Indicators on Instrument Panel 106 Warnings Safety 10 Washer Windshield 247 Wear Indicators DiscBrake 162 WeatherStrips Cleaning 266 W...

Page 317: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS I 315...

Page 318: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT 316...

Page 319: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT t 317...

Page 320: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOU COMMENTS 318...

Page 321: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS I I I I I...

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