Buick 1993 Park Avenue Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

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Summary of Contents for 1993 Park Avenue

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Page 4: ...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 leavethismanual in it sothenew ownercan use...

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Page 6: ...it round trip in July 1904 David Buick was building gasolineengines by 1899 and Marr his engineer apparently built the first auto to be called a Buick in 1900 However Buick traditionally dates itsbegi...

Page 7: ...entina over the Andes to Santiago Chile in 1914 1911Model 21 Touring Car Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endurance and reliabi...

Page 8: ...lted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 I949 Roadmaster A high cornpressionV X en...

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

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Page 11: ...such asa flat tire or engine overheating Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buickrunning properly and looking good This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and...

Page 12: ...d Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if youwere to ignore the warning I In the yellow cautio...

Page 13: ...y your warranty and it could be costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in d...

Page 14: ...CK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT 4 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights LIGHTS PC HIGH BEAM OR o FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WASHER l0 r 1 WINDSHIELD...

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Page 16: ...e seat is locked into place Power Seat c n rn 3 Front Control F Raise the front of the seat by pushing on the left side of the switch Push on the right side of the switch to lower the frontof the seat...

Page 17: ...ntered in memory Now it s set When your Buick is in PARK with the ignition ON push the memory button you just setand the seatand mirrors will go to where you ve just set them With the ignition OFF the...

Page 18: ...seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its upright position If you have the power option it works with the switch on the sideof the seat Push it back to recline the s...

Page 19: ...it won t be againstyou dy Instead it will be in front of you Ina crash you could go into it receiving neckor other Injuries The lap belt can tdo Itsjob either Ina crash the belt could go upover your a...

Page 20: ...If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed Inthe same...

Page 21: ...don t know if it will be abad one A few crashesare very mild In them you won t get hurt even if you re not buckled up And some crashes can be so serious likebeing hit by a train that even buckled up...

Page 22: ...afety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going For example if the bike is going 10mph 16 km h so is the chil...

Page 23: ...I Take the simplest car Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels I E Put someone on it 21...

Page 24: ...1 1 7 L h a V A J 1 i t 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 22...

Page 25: ...nel or the safety belts k With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts mak...

Page 26: ...lemental systems only 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 vehicle that has air bags yo...

Page 27: ...r children If a child will be riding in your Buick see the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyor s protection When the key isturned to Run or Start a light will come on...

Page 28: ...describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Inde...

Page 29: ...ld be able tounbuckle it quicklyif you ever had to The lappart of the belt should be low and snug below the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And y...

Page 30: ...shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it up or down squeeze the release handle When you release the handle try to move it down a to make sure it has locked into position...

Page 31: ...the upper or upper middle position For a person of average height Use a position somewhere in the middle For a short person Use the lower or lower middle position Adjust the height so that the should...

Page 32: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose In a crash yow would movefowuard too much which could Increasehjury T...

Page 33: ...ng place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This couldcause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the b...

Page 34: ...injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would move too far forward which would increasethe chance of head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to th...

Page 35: ...usly injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the fullwidth of the belt to take impactforces If a belt istwisted makeit straight so It can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it To un...

Page 36: ...ental Restraint System SRS system commonly referred to as an air bag Here are the most important things to know A CAUTION I Evenwith an air bag if you re notwearing a safety belt andyou re ina crash y...

Page 37: ...here isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows INFL REST or INFLATABLE RESTRAINT The system checks itself and the light tells you if there is a problem INFLATABLE INFL RESTRAINT...

Page 38: ...hold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impac...

Page 39: ...ts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety beltprotection in moderate to severe frontaland near...

Page 40: ...are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle The air bag system does not need regular maintenance...

Page 41: ...is light flashand then go out as usual have your air bag system repaired Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely...

Page 42: ...iti on earlier in this part When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock Ifit does let it go back all theway and start again Be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling...

Page 43: ...tender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upward or outward so you would beable tounbuckle it quickly if you ever had to Rear SeatPassengers It s veryimportant...

Page 44: ...2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks When the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let itgo back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see...

Page 45: ...e to take belt restraining forces The safetybelt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash IA CAUTION I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward to...

Page 46: ...trained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whetherit is the right type and size for your child A very young child s hip bones areso small that a regular belt mi...

Page 47: ...uring a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force on your arms Thebaby would...

Page 48: ...ics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rearseat unless the chi...

Page 49: ...seating positions are available at Buick dealerships in Canada I f your child restraint has a top strap itshould be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Buick dealer to pu...

Page 50: ...through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how See if the shoulder belt would go in front of the child s face or neck If so put it behind the child restraint 4 Buck...

Page 51: ...5 Pull therest of the lapbelt all the way out of the retractor toset the lock 6 To tighten the belt feed the lap belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 5...

Page 52: ...lt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position When you secure achild restraint in a center seating position...

Page 53: ...for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you...

Page 54: ...ork for an adult orlarger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat n u You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restrain...

Page 55: ...or outward so you ll be able tounbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to setthe lock 6 To tighten the belt feed thelap belt back into...

Page 56: ...restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s wear the safetybelts safety belt and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger...

Page 57: ...re restrainedin the rear seat But theyneed to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are crash thetwo children can be crushed together and seriously i...

Page 58: ...raint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulderbelt is still very close tothe child s face orneck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has onl...

Page 59: ...it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to theregular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure allyour belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder syste...

Page 60: ...fety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may needto be replaced Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn CAUTION frayed beltsmay not protect youin a Torn or crash They can rip apart und...

Page 61: ...ll you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have aproblem Keys 60 DoorLocks 62 NewVehicleBreak In 74 StartingtheEngine 76 ShiftingtheTransaxle 80 Windows 90 TiltSteeringWheel 90 Mul...

Page 62: ...keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others couldbe badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicl...

Page 63: ...a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safeplace If you lose your keys you ll be able tohave new ones made easily using these plugs If your ignition keys don t have plugs go...

Page 64: ...when you slow down or stop your This may not be so obvious You increase the chance ofbeing thrown outof the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and...

Page 65: ...Locks Option Just close your doors and turn on the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of P Park all of the doors will lock And every time you stop and move your shift lever into P Park...

Page 66: ...ked until you usethe manual or power door unlock switch To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when you shift in andout of P Park dothe following 1 Close your doors and turn the ignition ON 2...

Page 67: ...he Remote Keyless Entry System it will also unlock your trunk Automatic Pull Down Feature Option If you have this feature it pulls the trunk lid closed This allows you to gently push the trunk lid dow...

Page 68: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery...

Page 69: ...purchased through your dealer Remember to bring the remaining transmitter with you when you go toyour dealer When the dealermatches the replacement transmitter toyour vehicle the remaining transmitte...

Page 70: ...disconnect the ground wire before completing this step orif you press the button on the first transmitter more than once only the first transmitter is matched If you make a mistake disconnect the jump...

Page 71: ...the rear doors of your car from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Move the lever on the door all the ENGAGED position SECURITY way up to the REAR DOORS 2 Close the door 4 Replace the front cover...

Page 72: ...OORS 1 12 Move the lever all the way down Illuminated Entry System Option 3 Do the samefor the other rear loor You ll beable to see where to put the door key when it s dark and the lights inside your...

Page 73: ...n a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leavesomething valuable in your vehic...

Page 74: ...te Keyless Entry System Unlocking a door any other way willset off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock anydoor with your key You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote Keyle...

Page 75: ...andomly trying different is e keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt tomake a match The ignition key must be clean and dry beforeit s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start I...

Page 76: ...he SECURITY light comes on for one minute and stays on you will beable to restart your engine if you turn it off Your PASS Key I1TM system however is not working properly and must be serviced by your...

Page 77: ...in your ignition will be in the Lock position Thisposition locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature The other positions let you perform these functions ACC Acces...

Page 78: ...rn the key hard But turn the key only withyour hand Using a tool toforce it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service p Retained Accessory Power...

Page 79: ...down as your engine getswarm 2 Turn your ignition key to Start When the engine 3 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start for about three seconds at a timeuntil your engine starts Wait ab...

Page 80: ...e engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine gets warm 3 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start for about three to fiveseconds at atime until your engine...

Page 81: ...or standing water drive through them very s Engine Block Heater Canada Only In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine block heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy...

Page 82: ...m moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged 1 I How long should you keep the block heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead...

Page 83: ...uick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run position If you cannot shift out of P Park e...

Page 84: ...wer 0 D or 3 ThirdGear This islike but you never go into Overdrive Here are some times you might choose D or 3 instead of When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shi...

Page 85: ...ugh NOTICE If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This mighthappen if youwere stuck in very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you...

Page 86: ...the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lev...

Page 87: ...the trailer from moving Shifting Into P Park A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll I...

Page 88: ...this Pullthe lever toward you L P Move the lever up as far as it will go 7 I P 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ign...

Page 89: ...k without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Shifting Out of 46P 9 Park Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to f...

Page 90: ...seunconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle wa...

Page 91: ...closed in placecan bea blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Itcan be dangerous to get out ofyour vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin Pyy Park with the parking br...

Page 92: ...rom opening and closing the windows The driver can still control all the windows with the switch in the locked position Push UNLOCK to allow your passengers to be able touse their window switches agai...

Page 93: ...Change Indicator Headlight High Low Beam Passing Signal 0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer CruiseControl C The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positio...

Page 94: ...flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are workin...

Page 95: ...he band on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the sho...

Page 96: ...PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle for less than a second The washer will spray several times then stop Unless they are already turned on thewipers will operate at low...

Page 97: ...mud splash can block your vision You could hitanother vehicle or go off the road Checkyour washer fluid level often In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise t...

Page 98: ...25 mph 40km h When you apply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts off A CAUTION Cruise Control can be dangerouswhere you can t drive safely at a steadyspeed So don t use your Cruise Control on windin...

Page 99: ...when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the Cruise Control switch OFF until you want to use it 2...

Page 100: ...a second F I I IA CAUTION You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If you holdthe switch at Resume AcceIerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you...

Page 101: ...fter you have set the CruiseControl speed by pushing the SET COAST button To Reduce SpeedWhile Using Cruise Control There are twoways to reduce your speed while using cruise control 2 To increase your...

Page 102: ...Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going...

Page 103: ...again to turn them off Press the PARK switch to turn the parking lights on Press it again to turn them off If the parking lights were turned on with the PARK switch they must be turned off with that s...

Page 104: ...will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction so it sjust on the lights will go off quickly when you turn off your...

Page 105: ...Twilight Sentinel featureis turned on the exterior lights will come on automatically and the low beams will change to full brightness At dawn the exterior lights will go outand the low beams will chan...

Page 106: ...Front Seat ReadingLights Front seat reading lights are turned on by pressing the LAMP switch I I Rear Seat ReadingLights You may also have reading lights in the rear seat 104...

Page 107: ...se with the ignition on The bulbs are monitored only while they are being used If you have recently had a lowbattery condition or the battery has beendisconnected and reconnected the indicators will f...

Page 108: ...ic Your Buick mayhave the automatic inside mirror The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlights behind you It detects changes in light and then adjusts for day or night operation During the...

Page 109: ...day mode Time Delay The mirror delays before switching from the night back to the day position This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic Cleaning...

Page 110: ...irror Option If you have this option the left outside mirror is heated when youactivate the rear window defogger Convex OutsideMirror Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curv...

Page 111: ...of option the switchis on the roof between the sun visors It will open the astroroof when in Retained Accessory Power or when the ignition is ON To fully open the glass panel and sunshade press the sw...

Page 112: ...er is not on the chart you still may be able tofind a pin and hole combination that will work Once you have found a pin and hole combination follow theseinstructions Pin Length Model Chamberlain 50 53...

Page 113: ...the cover down 2 Next carefully pry the panel tabs out of the slots in the cover to disassemble the 3 Now install the selected pin into the specified hole as indicated from the chart panel and lever...

Page 114: ...age door opener into the cover If your garage door opener doesn t work after it is installed another pin and hole combination will havetto be tried If the opener doesn t shut off after the lever is re...

Page 115: ...the interior lights will automatically shut off Assist Handles A folding handleover each rear door and the front passenger s door can be used in getting in or out of your Buick The armrestbetween the...

Page 116: ...rror Option This mirror is on the larger of the passenger s sun visors It may also be on the larger of the driver s sun visors When you open it by moving this latch thelights turn on The brightness of...

Page 117: ...slot Always close the trunk to prevent theft of the plate Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be removed for cleaning C I The rear ashtrays may also be removed for cleaning n t put papersor other fl...

Page 118: ...ighter in with your hand while it is heating it won t be ableto back away from the heating element when it s ready That can makeit overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Your instrument...

Page 119: ...ave a new odometer installed If possible thenew one has to be set to the same reading the old one had If it can t be then it s set at zero but a label on the driver s door must show the old reading an...

Page 120: ...et you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section t...

Page 121: ...Option If your Buick has this option ared light near the fuel gage will go on when you are low on fuel You should get more fuel as soon as you can Brake System Warning Light I Your Buick s hydraulic...

Page 122: ...ake warning light is on Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for servi...

Page 123: ...automatically shuts off for aboutthree minutes The warning light will come on and stayon during that time If your brakes overheat thetraction control system will go off and the warning light will com...

Page 124: ...erature Warning Light 7 280 stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in...

Page 125: ...ex and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can Engine Oil Pressure Light and Gage 0 1 I This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure If your car has the optiona...

Page 126: ...l problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Check Oil Level Light Option CHECK OIL LEVEL The Check Oil Level light is lit for threeseconds as a bulb check each time the ignition key i...

Page 127: ...n oil change is required it will stay on for 60 seconds each time the engine is started If the Change Oil Soon light ison continuously there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service i...

Page 128: ...mes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a whil...

Page 129: ...age that shows voltage in the electrical system Thenormal range is 11 to 15 volts If the reading stays outside the normal range have your Buick dealer check the electrical system Tachometer 2 f 5 c Th...

Page 130: ...he ignition is ON this light will stay on until all the doors areclosed and completely latched I Trunk Ajar Light Option If this light stays on with the ignition ON it means that the trunk lid is open...

Page 131: ...with your vehicle Part 3 includes Comfort Control System 130 Heater and Defroster 132 136 138 Airconditioner 132 137 RearWindowDefogger 136 Ventilation 132 138 Audiosystems 139 Settingthe Clock 142 14...

Page 132: ...e car is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside airto flow through by selecting any air choice except the rear window defogger and the HI fan speed Air Outlets Adjust the direction...

Page 133: ...I EXT The followinginformation tells you how it works You will hear a beepeach time abutton is pushed The display will show fan temperatureand mode settings Push this and the displaywill indicate the...

Page 134: ...o choose the extreme temperature to get the system to heat or cool atthe maximum The system does it automatically E Til When the system is off the ventilation system will allow air toflow through your...

Page 135: ...The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature outside temperature and time since the engine was last started Pushing a LO or HI blower button will override this delay and cause the fan...

Page 136: ...Fan Speeds The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the fan on AUTO 1 I I W E If you want the blower fan to run at lower speed push the LO button The blower speed will decr...

Page 137: ...g L E HTR E To warm the air press and adjust the temperature and fan speed for your comfort Most of the air will come from the floor outlets la c I When theoutside temperature is mild use DEFOG to kee...

Page 138: ...se another speed by pushing the HI or LO buttons The lines you see on the rear window will warm the glass Press the button to start warming your window After 10minutes it will go off by itself orpress...

Page 139: ...ork MAX recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it maximizes your air conditioner s performance and fuel economy Fan Speeds The fan control is used to select thespeed you want the blower t...

Page 140: ...ork harder Vent For mild outside temperature when little heating or cooling is needed use the VENT setting Air willflow thought the instrument panel outlets Use the air outlets to turn on adjustand tu...

Page 141: ...nd give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your DelcoB system can do and how to operateall its controls tobe...

Page 142: ...justing the volume control onyour radio to a safesound level beforeyour hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control tothe lowest Increase volumeslowly until you...

Page 143: ...frequency push the knob BAL The BALANCE control behind the upper knob allows you to balancethe sound between the right and left speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations Push...

Page 144: ...onds press any two pushbuttons that are next to each other The station will return when the same two pushbuttons are pressed again To set the clock 0 Press the SET button 0 Within 5 seconds press and...

Page 145: ...indicate which side of the tapeis being played When the end of the tapeis reached it will automatically reverseand play the other side of the tape FWD To rapidly advance the tape press b and the tape...

Page 146: ...ted against thespring load Push it to get AM or FM frequency FADE The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers Notice the display arrow to seehow the FADE is...

Page 147: ...next tothe display to set the bass midrange and treble until you get the sound you want The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass 1K is midrange 3 5K and 10K control thetreble We suggest you start with t...

Page 148: ...nd the tape will rapidly go forward to the end of the tape or until you press the PROG or FWD button again Theradio will play during forward To hear a passage on the tape that hasjust played press PRE...

Page 149: ...ower knob to tune radiostations The tune knob increases and decreases station frequency when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load Push it to get AM or FM frequency FADE The control behi...

Page 150: ...l return To set the clock 0 Press the SET pushbutton Within 5 seconds press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display 0 Press and hold SEEK 4 or until the correct minute appears on t...

Page 151: ...g of the tape or until you press the PROG or REV button again The radiowill play during reverse FWD To advance the tape press FWD and the tape will rapidly go forward to theend of the tape oruntil you...

Page 152: ...er Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations The tune knob increases and decreases station frequency when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load Turn the knob to tune slowly If you...

Page 153: ...the display 0 Press and hold SEEK or 4 until the correct minute appears on the display To Adjust TheTone Use the levers next to thedisplay to set the bass midrange and treble until you get the sound y...

Page 154: ...dom and when it is pressed your CD player will play the tracks in random order rather than sequential 1 2 3 order Pressing RDM again will play the disc in sequentialorder REV Press and hold REVto retu...

Page 155: ...miliar with the appropriate buttonsand knobs before starting Step 1 Write clown any 6 digit number and keep it in a safe place Step 2 Turn the ignitionto the ACC or RUN position Step 3 Press PWR to tu...

Page 156: ...em Step 1 Press presets 1and 4 for 5 seconds with the ignition On and radio power Off The displaywill show SEC indicating the unit is inthe secure mode Step 2 Press the SET button The display will sho...

Page 157: ...in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject towear and the sound...

Page 158: ...ghtened to thefender Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time To Clean the Antenna Mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise t...

Page 159: ...ubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the...

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Page 161: ...ips on driving Part 4 includes RoadSigns DefensiveDriving DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Passing LossofControl DrivingatNight DrivingintheRain Driving in Fog Mist and Haze CityDr...

Page 162: ...not allowed Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color shape and symbols It s a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly gras...

Page 163: ...signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some other potentially dangerous situation Likewise a yellow solid line painted on the road means Don t Cross ORANGE indicates road construction o...

Page 164: ...rs show motorists services GREEN is used to guidethe driver Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits orshow the direction you should turn to reach a particular place 1 II CANOEING SWIMMING BROW...

Page 165: ...ND shaped sign is a warning of something ahead for example a curve steep hill softshoulder or a narrow bridge A TRIANGLE pointed downward indicates YIELD It assigns the right of way to traffic on cert...

Page 166: ...king regulations givedirections and such information as distances to cities Symbols on Road Signs x There are many international road signs in use today The basic message of many of these signs is in...

Page 167: ...n Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to proceed with caution yielding the rightof way to pedestriansand sometimes to othervehicles Some traffic lights also use red arrows to s...

Page 168: ...s If necessary you can use hand signals out the window Left arm straight out for a left turn down for slow or about to stop and up for a right turn Slowing down If time allows tapthe brake pedal once...

Page 169: ...ve way to pedestrianseven if you know you have the right of way Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defens...

Page 170: ...ral information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things How much alcohol is in the drink The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is c...

Page 171: ...effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chanceof being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent...

Page 172: ...ntwlll be affected by even a small amountof alcohol You could havea serious or even fatal accident if you driveafter drinking Pleasedon t drink and drive or rldewith a driver who hasbeen drinking Ride...

Page 173: ...of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road whether it s pavement...

Page 174: ...ces you will eliminate alot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do th...

Page 175: ...on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down The computer separately works the brakes at each front wheel and at therear wheels You can steer around the ob...

Page 176: ...during ahard stop Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The traction control syst...

Page 177: ...ar brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front...

Page 178: ...etice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the roadsurface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curv...

Page 179: ...ter to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and...

Page 180: ...ront tirescrubs against the side of the pavement do NOT steer more sharply With too much steering angle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into th...

Page 181: ...cleahead suddenly slows orstops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to acceleratebut stay in the right lane and don t get too close Time your move so...

Page 182: ...our wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curvecauses tires to slipand lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the...

Page 183: ...gue Here are some tipson night driving 0 0 0 c 0 0 0 Drive defensively Remember this isthe most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this problem Adjust yo...

Page 184: ...e high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights If there is a line of opposing traffic make occasional glances over the lineof...

Page 185: ...y when you are in a turn or curve Driving inthe Rain Keep your eyes moving that way it seasier topick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so sh...

Page 186: ...d even people walking Road spray can often be worsefor vision thanrain especially if it comes from a dirty road So it is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep yourwindshield washer...

Page 187: ...h treador if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the...

Page 188: ...Slow down to give traffic behind you a chance to slow down Everybody then has a better chance to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead A patch of dense fog may extend only for afew feet meters or for miles...

Page 189: ...urse you want to respect another s property but you might need to put something between you and moving vehicles space trees telephone poles a privatedriveway anything that removes you from other traff...

Page 190: ...before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Obey all posted speed limits But remember that they are for ideal road weat...

Page 191: ...three lanefreeway treat theright lane as the slower speed through lane the middle lane as the higher speed through lane and the left lane as the passing lane Before changing lanes check your rearview...

Page 192: ...n some ways The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared you drive at higher than city speeds and there arelonger turns behind the wheel You ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are...

Page 193: ...trolled access you ll want to watch for some situationsnot usually found on freeways Examples are stop signsand signals shopping centers with direct access tothe highway no passing zones and school zo...

Page 194: ...power you have If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency As in any dr...

Page 195: ...to go uphill Shift down to D Drive This will help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb thehill better 0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills ormountains Don t swin...

Page 196: ...e you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parkin...

Page 197: ...If there is a curb turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle If you re going uphill on a one way street and you re parking on the left side your wheels should poin...

Page 198: ...n the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of F Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly befor...

Page 199: ...obe driving in deep snow but may have to travel over ice you may not want to switch to snow tires at all Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid arag some win...

Page 200: ...ly Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a har...

Page 201: ...o summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert policethat you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing orwrap a...

Page 202: ...ime to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehiclethat s awayfrom thewind This will help keep CO out CAUTION Continued LCAUTION Run your engine only as lo...

Page 203: ...ven at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if youhave followed all the steps inthis section Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result incos...

Page 204: ...hree important considerations have to do with weight Fuel economy If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There aremany different laws having to do with trailering...

Page 205: ...and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract thetongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying thatweight too...

Page 206: ...exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type h...

Page 207: ...east twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns You ll need more passin...

Page 208: ...vehicle lights is out Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a longor steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that the...

Page 209: ...When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are...

Page 210: ...I954 Buick Model 56C 208...

Page 211: ...oblems that can occur on the road Part 5 includes Hazard Warning Flashers 210 OtherWarningDevices 211 Jump Starting 212 TowingYourBuick 217 Engineoverheating 221 IfaTireGoesFlat 228 ChangingaFlatTire...

Page 212: ...Hazard Warning Flashers I 7 Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off 210...

Page 213: ...atter 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 flashers areon your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you...

Page 214: ...of these things can hurt you ignite you damageto your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your Buick by pushingor pullingit won t work and it could damage your vehicle T...

Page 215: ...adios Thiswill avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries And it could save your radio A CAUTION An electric fan can start up even whenthe engine is notrunning and can injure you Keep hands clothing anA...

Page 216: ...s acid that can burnyou Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes oron your skin flush the placewith water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have l...

Page 217: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other...

Page 218: ...of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal 10 Now start the...

Page 219: ...pecial tires and wheels these instructionsand illustrationsmay not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has fron...

Page 220: ...The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than...

Page 221: ...the front wheels into the bottom slots of the cradle railson both sides Position a4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contacting thebottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar...

Page 222: ...sin the bottom of floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper A 4 x 4 wood beam is not needed Attach a separate safety chain...

Page 223: ...urnit off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquid...

Page 224: ...ng doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minut...

Page 225: ...mewhere else in the cooling system I I A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak I...

Page 226: ...for more information about the proper coolant mix IA CAUTION I Adding plainwater to your coolingsystem can bedangerous Plainwater or some other liquid like alcohol can boll befarethe proper coolant mi...

Page 227: ...more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow...

Page 228: ...r hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don tpress down while turning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now pushdown as you turn it Remove the press...

Page 229: ...ting hot Watch out forthe engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the l...

Page 230: ...ward that side Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout partic...

Page 231: ...could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parkingbrakefirmly 2 Put the shift lever in P Park 3 Turn off the engine ITo be even mor...

Page 232: ...The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Start with thejack and the wheel wrench 230...

Page 233: ...u must take itoff to reach the wheel nuts Refer to the correct picture to see how to remove your wheel cover If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover remove it using the flat end of t...

Page 234: ...caps Use the wheel nut wrench to remove the wheel nut caps and to loosen the wheel nuts If your vehicle has wire wheel covers remove them a s follows 3 Use the wire wheel key wrench to remove the wire...

Page 235: ...the end of the jack Raise the jack a little by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise tothe right Position the jack under the vehicle There is a notch in the frame neareach of the wheels Fit the top of...

Page 236: ...ating the wheel wrencn clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Raising your vehiclewith the jack improperly Remove all the wheel nutsand...

Page 237: ...rtowel to dothis but be sure to use a scraperor wire brush later ifyou need to to get all the rust or dirt off kemove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts mounting urfaces or sparewheel CAUTION Never...

Page 238: ...hown A CAUTION Incorrectwheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Besure touse the correctwheel nuts If you havet...

Page 239: ...pact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa The compact spar...

Page 240: ...heel with other wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together Tire chains won t fit your compact them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too Don t use tjce b i x c...

Page 241: ...35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer I I Spinningyour wheels lestroy par__ of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spinthe whe too fast while shifting your transaxle back forth you can destr...

Page 242: ...t I957 Buick Super I 240...

Page 243: ...le and a section devoted to its appearance care Part 6 includes ServiceTips Engineoil 242 Fuel 243 Hood Release 248 251 AirFilter 255 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Enginecoolant 258 PowerSteeringFluid 261...

Page 244: ...oper service 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 service work you perform See Maintenance Record in t...

Page 245: ...eds service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or drivingup a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the...

Page 246: ...vice station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuel If you have the Supercharged 3800 V6 L67 engine use prem...

Page 247: ...lly in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce ve...

Page 248: ...x 828 Oshawa Ontario L1H 7N1 Canada Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle A rPUTION Gasoline vapor ishighly flammable I burns violently and that cancause v...

Page 249: ...Or you can use the release lever in the trunk I 247...

Page 250: ...ew the cap all the way I When youput the cap back on turn it tothe right until you hear a clicking noise 4 OTICE you neeaa new cap be sureIOget tne rlght type Your dealer can get one for you If you ge...

Page 251: ...Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release It is under the front edgeof the grille L...

Page 252: ...will burnonto a hot engine I Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine Your Park Avenue Ultra has...

Page 253: ...check the fluid The supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts One belt drives the generator and the power steering pump The second belt drives the supercharger coolant pump and air condi...

Page 254: ...xplains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cr...

Page 255: ...on you cancauseenginedamagenot I covered by your warranty I RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING SELECTTHELOWEST SAEVISCOSITYGRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATUR...

Page 256: ...r is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change EngineOil See if any one of these is true foryou 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km It s below freezing outside and most...

Page 257: ...he environment Don t ever disposeof it by pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams orbodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a placethat collects used oil If you have a problem...

Page 258: ...amage it Always havethe air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time tocheck your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is c...

Page 259: ...bout15miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10OC If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to drivelonger To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place 0 Place the shift...

Page 260: ...ill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONWIE because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONB IIE is not covered by yo...

Page 261: ...me other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get...

Page 262: ...adiatorpressurecap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allowsteam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolantat the...

Page 263: ...reis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem The thermostatstops the flow of coolant through the radiatoruntil the coolant reaches apreset temperature When you replace your thermostat a...

Page 264: ...ubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper flui leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield W...

Page 265: ...ke fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings areput in the fluid level goes...

Page 266: ...fallsto a low level your brake warning light will come on and a chime will sound What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM part No 1052535 Use ne...

Page 267: ...f you re not going to driveyour vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down I A CAUTION Batteries have acid that c...

Page 268: ...Headlamp Bulb Replacement Remove the retainers by turning in a counter clockwise direction Each headlamp is attached by retainers with round plastic knobs I Lift the headlamp away from the car...

Page 269: ...eassemble attach thewire connector A to the plastic base making sure the lock tab B is over thelock C Install the bulbby putting the small tab D into the small notch in the lamp E Turn the bulb socket...

Page 270: ...reassemble thelight and the trunk trim TmOCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSU...

Page 271: ...le all occupants fueland cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Do...

Page 272: ...suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secureit whenever youcan need to 0 Don t leave a seat folded down unlessy...

Page 273: ...when your tires are cold 0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can...

Page 274: ...If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspectionand Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and r...

Page 275: ...brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indi...

Page 276: ...make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Xing tires could cause you to losecontrol hiledriving If you m...

Page 277: ...he material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tirelife and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure The gradeC corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must m...

Page 278: ...ame load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM or...

Page 279: ...AUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been use Jr how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you t re to replace a wheel...

Page 280: ...Acetone 0 PaintThinner 0 Turpentine 0 Lacquer nner I Nail Polish Remover They canall be hazardous some morethan others and they can all damage your vehicle 278 Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a...

Page 281: ...h a clean wet sponge Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with an air hose ahair dryer or a heat lamp e careful witha hair dry Wipe with a clean cloth...

Page 282: ...urine treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1cup 250ml of lukewarm water Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type CombinationStains Like candy ice...

Page 283: ...ION Do not bleachor dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be ableto provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm I I Glass...

Page 284: ...at contain acid orabrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to a...

Page 285: ...ean cloth at least every six months Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosionmaterial to the pa...

Page 286: ...the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a ch...

Page 287: ...are and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your Buick dealer Not recommendedfor pigskin suede leather See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products See Your Maintenance Schedule for Oth...

Page 288: ...r VIN isthe engine code for your GM engine Thiscode will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section Service Parts IdentificationLabel You ll find this label on...

Page 289: ...like the radio or cigarettelighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can t lR towards you It will come down so the fuses can be accessed Remove the cover to ac...

Page 290: ...IP OilLife Oil Level Frt Lighter Electronic Level Control Brake Hazard Lamps Park Lamps Courtesy Lps Pwr Mirrors Cooling Fan Transmission Air Cond Not Used Antilock Brakes Low Cool Lp Mon Oil Lvl life...

Page 291: ...the underhood fuse center An electrical overload will cause the lights to goon and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers T...

Page 292: ...55 1 Wheel Base 110 8 FrontTread 60 5 Rear Tread 60 2 Interior Front LegRoom 42 0 HeadRoom 38 8 Shoulder Room 59 1 Hip Room 55 1 Interior Rear Leg Room 41 6 HeadRoom 38 8 Shoulder Room 59 1 Hip Room 5...

Page 293: ...3156 Cornering 1156 High Level Stop 1156 License 194 Side Marker 24 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 3057 Application N Interior Illumination Ashtray 194 Dome Reading Front 562 Reading Rear 564 Door Courtesy P...

Page 294: ...Capacity 18 0gallons 68 liters Transaxle Drain Refill 6 quarts 5 6 liters MaintenanceItemPart Numbers3 Air Filter A1096C Fuel Filter GF580 Oil Filter PF47 PCV Valve CV892C Radiator Cap RC27 Spark Plug...

Page 295: ...ronment 295 How This Part is Organized 295 Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services 296 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 296 SelectingtheRightSchedule 297 Schedule1 298 Schedule11 300 Explanation of S...

Page 296: ...you may drive long distancesall the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands orin many other ways Because of all the diff...

Page 297: ...how often Someof these services can be complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s servicedepartment or anotherqualified service cent...

Page 298: ...dition it isa good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This...

Page 299: ...ips are less than 4 miles 6 km Most trips are less than 10miles 16km when outside temperatures are below freezing The engineis at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and...

Page 300: ...extended idling and or frequent low speed operation as in stop and go traffic 0 Towingatrailer 0 When operating in dusty areas Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery servic...

Page 301: ...5 a a a a a a The servicesshown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles 80000 km should be performed after 48 000 milesat the same intervals An Emission Control Service f The U S Environmental Protection...

Page 302: ...Rotation 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection 6 Cooling System Service 7 Transaxle Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First Every 7 500 mi 12 500 km or 12 mos A...

Page 303: ...ion 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement 11 Fuel Tank Cap Lines Inspection 12 Supercharger Oil Check I 3 8L Code 1 engine only WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First Every 30 0...

Page 304: ...d with grease fittings lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque Check the torque of the mounting bolts and or nuts Tire and Wheel Rotationand Inspection For pro...

Page 305: ...burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every 30 000miles 50 000 km or more often un...

Page 306: ...mportant for you or a service station attendant to perform theseunderhoodchecks at each fuelfill CHECK OR SERVICE EngineOil Level EngineCoolant Level Windshield WasherFluid Level WHAT TO DO Check the...

Page 307: ...hinges Also Lubrication lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood glove box door and console door Section D tells you what to use CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Starter Switch I 1...

Page 308: ...diately 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 brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park wit...

Page 309: ...with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressu...

Page 310: ...nd steering system for damaged looseor missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspectthe power steering lines andhoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then ins...

Page 311: ...rningLight in the Index If your anti lock brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning Light in the Index Sec...

Page 312: ...or 1052277 Automatic Transaxle Shift Engine oil Linkage Supercharger Supercharger Oil GM Part No 12345982 USAGE Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring An...

Page 313: ...When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all maint...

Page 314: ...Maintenance Record 312...

Page 315: ...nt to your dealer and Buick Normally any problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite t...

Page 316: ...ealership name and location 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 you wish...

Page 317: ...S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in...

Page 318: ...tter Now youcan get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which...

Page 319: ...with the order form located in the following text You may get additional subscription ordering forms by calling the toll freenumber shown in the following text Individual PSP s If you don t want to b...

Page 320: ...xes for earliermodel years Cut out theordering form fill it out and mail it 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 Fr...

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Page 323: ...nfluence of 167 Alcohol in Gasoline 243 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 283 AM Radio Reception 139 AM Stereo Radio Reception 140 Antenna 156 Antifreeze 258 Antilock BrakeSystem 172 Antilock Braking System Wa...

Page 324: ...s 172 Break In New Vehicle 7 4 Break In Schedule When Towing a Trailer 202 Parking 84 PedalTravel 175 Bulbchart 291 Bulb Replacement Headlamp 266 Bulb Replacement Taillamp 267 Bulbs Halogen 265 Bulbs...

Page 325: ...lor of Road Signs 160 Comfort Control and Audio Systems 129 Compact DiscCare 155 Compact Spare Tire 237 Contents Tableof 9 Contra1 of a Vehicle 170 Control Loss of 180 Controls Featuresand 59 Convex O...

Page 326: ...arking 194 Downshifting 82 AtNight 181 Defensively 166 Drunk 167 In a Foreign Country 245 In Cities 187 In Fog Mist or Haze 186 InRain 183 In Winter 197 On a Long Trip 190 OnFreeways 188 On Hill and M...

Page 327: ...lling Your 246 Gear Positions 80 Glass Cleaning 281 Graphic Symbols 12 GuardAgainstTheft 71 Guide En Francais 2 Capacities 292 Brake 263 Power Steering 261 Transaxle Transmission 256 WindshieldWasher...

Page 328: ...ndicator Turn Signal 92 Indicators DiscBrake Wear 174 Indicators Warning Lights and Gages 117 Infant Restraint 46 Inflation Tire 271 Illuminated Entry System 70 Inside Mirror 106 Inspection Tires 272...

Page 329: ...d Mirrors 15 Methanol in Gasoline 243 Mirrors Automatic 106 Convex Outside 108 Heated Outside Rearview 108 Inside 106 Outside 108 Mist Driving in 186 Mobile Telephone Adding a 140 Monitors Lamp 105 Mo...

Page 330: ...Push Starting Your Car 212 R Reverse Gear Position 81 Racing ShiftingWhen Your Engine is 82 Radiator Overheating 221 RadiatorPressure Cap 261 Radio Two way Adding a 140 RadioSystems 139 Rain Drivingi...

Page 331: ...engers 41 Safety Belts Right Front Adult Passenger 40 Safety Belts Too Loose 30 Safety Belts Torn 58 Safety Belts Twisted 33 Safety Belts Why They Work 20 Safety Belts Worn Under Arm 32 Safety Defects...

Page 332: ...ck If Your Car is 239 Steering 176 Subscribing to Buick ProductService Publications 317 Sunroof 109 SunVisors 114 Supercharged Engine 250 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR 34 Supplemental I...

Page 333: ...t Deterrent 71 Unleaded Gasoline 243 Uphill Parking 195 Upholstery Care 278 Used Oil How to Dispose of 255 Vehicle Damage Warnmgs 11 Vehicle Identification Number 286 Vehicle Storage 265 Vehicle Symbo...

Page 334: ...ar Safety Belts 20 Windows Power 9 0 Cleaning 281 Washer 94 Washer Fluid 262 Wipers 93 Winter Driving 197 Wire Wheel Cover 232 WorkingOnYourCar 242 Worn Tires 273 WreckerTowing 217 White SidewallTires...

Page 335: ...Owner s Recordof Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 333...

Page 336: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT _ COMMENTS 334...

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