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Summary of Contents for 1993 Regal

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Page 4: ...ppears in this manual VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN WE SUPPORT CLRIIFICATIONTHROUGH Naraonal InsImle for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefe...

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Page 6: ...ompany was reorganized refinanced and moved from Detroit to Flint Buick has always been a product innovator Buick engineers developed the valve in head engine alight powerful and reliable engine which...

Page 7: ...Argentina over the Andesto Santiago Chile in 19 14 19II Model21Touring Car Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills and run through mud like no othercar Buick s endurance and reliabi...

Page 8: ...esulted in increased sales The torque converter automatic transmission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 A high compression V 8engine was intro...

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

Page 10: ...8 1923 Sport Roudsrer...

Page 11: ...t controls and how to operate your sound system Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions This part tells you what to do if you have a pr...

Page 12: ...ymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use yellow and the word CAUTION totell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning ACAUTION You will also fi...

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

Page 14: ...e e BELTS 4 POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD 0 0 WASHER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDOW D...

Page 15: ...s Work 20 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts 24 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults DriverPosition 26 Lap ShoulderBelt 27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 33 PassengerPositions 34 Child...

Page 16: ...y to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you pusha pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the ve...

Page 17: ...owsyou to tilt the seat up or down Power Seat Option i Front Control F Raise the front ofthe seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the front of the seat Center Control C Move the...

Page 18: ...e the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving A CAUTION c Sitting in a reclined positio...

Page 19: ...up over your abdomen Thebelt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones This couldcause serious internal injuries For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then...

Page 20: ...ch must be down forthe seat to work properly I I A CAUTION I If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injuryto the person sitting there Always pres...

Page 21: ...illed Inthe same crash you might not be if youare buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too I This figure lights up when you turn the key...

Page 22: ...belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work w w When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it For example if the bike is going 10mp...

Page 23: ...t When the bike hits the block it stops But thechild keeps going 1 I Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels 21...

Page 24: ...Put someone on it L Get it up to speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop 22...

Page 25: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 23...

Page 26: ...y unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q Why don t they j...

Page 27: ...me And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone Safety Belt Warning Eight L J When the key is turned to Run or Start...

Page 28: ...on Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold when new in Canada If it was a stickeron the driver s door will say conforms to all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc If so then the rest of Pa...

Page 29: ...automatic because you don t have to buckI eup when you get into your vehicle And you don t haveto unbuckle when you get out Just getinto your vehicle Then close and lock the door Adjust the seat to se...

Page 30: ...top or a crash It s possible that an automaticbelt could keepyou from fully opening a door That canhappen if the door was slammed shut very hard Just close the door all the way then slowly openit If t...

Page 31: ...ckle To reattach the automaticbelt 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t...

Page 32: ...se It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION You can be seriouslyhurl II your snoulder beltis too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could significantly increase i...

Page 33: ...u can be seriously injured if your Delt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crasn the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This couldcause...

Page 34: ...far forward which woula increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t asstrong as shoulder bones You could also severely in mIre ternal...

Page 35: ...th of the belt to take impact forces If a belt is twisted Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriousl...

Page 36: ...ikely that the fetuswon t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger...

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Page 38: ...make the belt shorter pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part ofa lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt...

Page 39: ...passengerswho aren t safetybelted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The position...

Page 40: ...the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ev...

Page 41: ...erious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s...

Page 42: ...restrainedin a childor infant restraint The instructions forthe restraint willsay whetherit is the right type and sizefor your child A very young child s hip bones areso small that a regular belt migh...

Page 43: ...crash a babywill become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 kmlh a12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 I force on your arms The babywould be almos...

Page 44: ...show thatchildren 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 rear seat unless the child...

Page 45: ...our dealer can tell you how to do it Vehicles first soldin Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardwarein the glove box along with instructions for installing it This should beused only with a...

Page 46: ...ild restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate...

Page 47: ...I I il 6 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 let it go back all the way The safe...

Page 48: ...ke the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along thebelt U When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lapbelt See theearlier sect...

Page 49: ...t quickly if you ever need to 6 To tighten the belt pull its freeend while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If t...

Page 50: ...rect hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog A CAUTION Don t use the special infantlchildseat attaching hardware in another vehicle If youdo it may not work well and the child may no...

Page 51: ...shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle 2 Snap onehook of the infant child seat attachingbelt near the floor atthe door sideof the seat It will stay on the door ready to be rebuckled foruse...

Page 52: ...s safety belt buckle 4 You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt 5 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 6 Secure the chi...

Page 53: ...how you how 8 Put the hook on the free endthrough the slot in the latch plate 9 To make it tight pull the belt while you push down on thechild restraint If the belt won t stay tight switch it end for...

Page 54: ...latch plate on the specialbelt 3 Put the belt awayin a safe place inyour vehicle so it won t fly around ina crash and injure someone 4 Remember to reattach the automatic belt again once the child res...

Page 55: ...d can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics showthat children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use...

Page 56: ...s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulderbelt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center...

Page 57: ...c lap shoulder belt has plenty of extra length built in so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safetybelt isn t long enough tofasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When...

Page 58: ...henyou need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage alsomay mean youwill have to have safety belt parts like theretractor replaced or anchoragelocations repaired even if th...

Page 59: ...a problem Part 2 includes the warning systems that tell you if everyThing is working Keys DoorLocks NewVehicleBreak In StartingtheEngine ShiftingtheTransaxle Windows TiltSteeringWheel Multi FunctionLe...

Page 60: ...s A child or others couldbe badlv iniuredor even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children The ignit...

Page 61: ...trouble gettinginto your vehicle if youever lock E g your keysinside You may even have to damage your v keys i 0 I 7 Door Locks I A CAUTIuN Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially child...

Page 62: ...There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the inside To lock the door move the lock control down From the outside Use your door key To unlock the door move the lock control up...

Page 63: ...ease button is in the glovebox It works only when the transaxle is in Park your doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of P Park or N Neutral Each time you close your doors and turn on the...

Page 64: ...t cause harmful interference and 2 This devicemust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to...

Page 65: ...the replacement transmitterto your vehicle the remaining transmittermust also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter...

Page 66: ...is big business especially in some cities Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put onit can make it impossible to steal However there areways you can h...

Page 67: ...s 0 Then take the door key with you New Vehicle LBreak In99 Your modern Buick doesn t needan elaborate break in But it will perform better run if you follow these guidelines Don t drive at any one spe...

Page 68: ...in the Lock position This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature The otherpositions let you perform these functions ACC Accessory lets you use things...

Page 69: ...tdifferently The 8th digitof your Vehicle OFF This position letsYOU turn O f f the enginebut Still Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or wheel like Lock Use Off if YOU must haveyour car l...

Page 70: ...gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the...

Page 71: ...e your starter motor 4 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it t...

Page 72: ...nded outlet could cause anelectrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong IlO vol...

Page 73: ...rking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leaveyour vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left tht engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could...

Page 74: ...objects Don t shift out of ccPyy Park N4 kutral whil four engine i 8 icing I NOTICE When driving on hilly winding roads...

Page 75: ...r at speeds over55 mph 88 kmih or you can damage your transaxle Use or D as much as possible Don t shiftinto 2 unlessyou are going slower 1 First Gear This position gives you even morepower but lower...

Page 76: ...ition is on the brake system warning light will come on Over time more pumps may be needed to set the parking brake firmly If it ever takes more than two full pumps have the brake system adjusted by y...

Page 77: ...in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can rol If you have left theengine running the vehicl can move suddenly You or others couldbe injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when y...

Page 78: ...e Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like this Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever all th...

Page 79: ...Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Parking Over T k 1gs That Burn I 77...

Page 80: ...gerous exhaust into your vehicle seethe earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust I Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the high...

Page 81: ...rk Follow the proper steps to be sureyour vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If youare parking on a hill orif you re pullinga iler also see Parking on Hills or Towing a ailer in...

Page 82: ...manually To open the glass to anangled venting position press and hold the forward portion of the switch until it stops To close it press and hold the rear portion of the switch until it stops To open...

Page 83: ...ever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High Low Beam Passing Signal 0 0 0 0 Flash To Pass Feature Windshield Wipers WindshieldWa...

Page 84: ...es in the Index and for burned out bulbs Turn Signal ON Chime A chime will sound if your turn signal is left on after having gone 3 4 mile to remind you to turn your signal off Operation of Lights Alt...

Page 85: ...off To use it pull the headlight beam lever toward you a little but not so far that you hear a click When you do If your headlights areoff Your high beam headlights will turn on They ll stay on as lo...

Page 86: ...ay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop thewipers move th...

Page 87: ...rfluid level often m In freezing weL der don t use your until the windshield is warmed Ot the washer fluid can form iceon th windshield blocking yovr vieinn L follow the man adding water Don t mix wat...

Page 88: ...s On such roads fast changes in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning and you couldlose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads With Cruise Control you can maintain a speed of abou...

Page 89: ...not using Cruise you might hita button and gointo 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 3 Push in the se...

Page 90: ...ph 40km h ormore you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to Resume Accelerate for abouthalf a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there A CAUTION If you hold the switch...

Page 91: ...erator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed 1 Move the Cruise switch from ON to Resume Accelerate Hold it there until you get up to thespeed you wa...

Page 92: ...u take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourCruise Control will work on hills depends upon your sp...

Page 93: ...sed Lights The light controls areon the instrument panel It controls these light systems There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control 1 Step lightly on the brake pedal OR Headlights Taillights Pa...

Page 94: ...r drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The low beam headlights will come on...

Page 95: ...Front Seat Reading Lights Option The front seat reading lights are turned on by pressing the switches The reading lights on the inside rearview mirror are turned on by pressing the switch 93...

Page 96: ...instrument panel lights by sliding the switch between OFF and BRT The instrument panel lights will come on when a door is opened and closed The instrument panel lights will automatically go off after...

Page 97: ...de of your car andthe area behind your car Optional If your Buick has the electric mirror control you ll find it on the driver s door Move the switch to choose the right or leftto mirror Press any of...

Page 98: ...a convex mirror you can hit another vehicle A convex mirror can make things likeother vehicles look farther awaythan they reallyare If youcut toosharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on...

Page 99: ...smoking materials couldignite them causinga damaging fire Cigarette Lighter It s near the ashtray To use the cigarette lighter push it all the way in and let it go When it s ready it will pop back by...

Page 100: ...nd rotate it forward You may have an adjustable cupholder Console Option A storage area is under the center armrest and in front of the shift lever To open the rear seat console pull the strap handle...

Page 101: ...aximumvehicle capacity when loading your Buick For more informationon vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage orloss of cargo asyou re driving check now an...

Page 102: ...be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Wdrning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive re pairor replacement Payin...

Page 103: ...fuel left You need to get more right away Here are four concerns some ownershave had about the fuel gage All these situations are normal and indicate nothing wrong with the fuel gage 8 At the gas sta...

Page 104: ...ng brake andwill stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have abrake problem If the light comes onwhile driving pull...

Page 105: ...he system If the light still stays on or comeson again while you re driving your Buick needs service Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on you will still have brakes but not If the...

Page 106: ...erheat See EngineCoolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can Engine Oil Pressure Gage OIL I You can read your engine oil pressure directly from the gage on your instrument p...

Page 107: ...that it catches fire You or others couldbe burned Check your oil as soonas possible and have your vehicle serviced problems canbe cost Low Oil Warning Light LO 1 L When the LOW OIL light comes onyou...

Page 108: ...ys in either red range have your Buick dealer checkthe electrical system VOLTS Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES The CHECK GAGES light indicates that there is an engineor electrical problem If the TEMP OI...

Page 109: ...working If it does not come on at all have itfixed right away If it stays on or it comes on whileyou are driving the computeris indicating that you have aproblem You should take your vehicle in for se...

Page 110: ...ometer The tachometer tells you how fast the engineis running It shows speed in revolutions per minute RPM Do not operate your engine in the red line range If you do you can cause severe engine damage...

Page 111: ...r system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 includes Comfort Control System 110 Heater and Defroster 111 Airconditioner 111 RearWindowDefogger 113 Ventilation 112 AudioSystems 113 SettingtheClock 1 16...

Page 112: ...car is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside air toflow through by selecting any air choice except the rear window defogger and the HI fan speed Air Outlets Adjust the direction o...

Page 113: ...nd temperaturelever The top lever control the temperature forthe driver The lower lever controls the temperature for the front seat passenger Both use the same mode and fan speed Air Conditioning The...

Page 114: ...the TEMP lever toward HOT to send heated air through the floor outlets Defog When your windshield is foggy press the DEFOG button to directmost of the air flow toward the windshield When it s 50 F 10...

Page 115: ...rate easily and 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 Delcoa system can do and how to operateall its...

Page 116: ...the volume control onyour radio to a safesound level beforeyour hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing lossor damage Adjust the volum Increasevolume setting comfortably and clear11 i Beforeyou ad...

Page 117: ...tions Thetune knob increases and decreases station frequency when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load Fade The fade control moves the sound between the front and rear speakers Ba1 The...

Page 118: ...0 Within 5 seconds push and hold the SCAN button until the correct minute appears Push and hold the SEEK button until the correct hour appears Bass Press the BAS side of the button to increase bass t...

Page 119: ...he tape will rapidly go backward until you press the FWD button lightly Eject To remove the tape and switch to the radio press EJCT button To Play A Compact Disc Use full size compact discs DO NOT use...

Page 120: ...he disc will return to previous tracks SCAN Press SCAN to hear the first ten seconds of each track Press it again to stop scanning By pressing STOP the compact discwill stop playing and the radio will...

Page 121: ...your front and rear speakers It operates likethe volume and tune controls Balance The control behind the fade control allowsyou to balance the sound between the right and left speakers It operates lik...

Page 122: ...5 FM stations Loud Press LD to increase the bass response Mute Pressing Mute allows you to silencethe radio ortape player press again tolisten During mute only volume up works Clock With the ignition...

Page 123: ...pe The radio plays while a tape is rewinding SEEK To search forthe next selection on the tape press SEEK then press either FWD or REV For theSEEK to stop there must be at least a 4 second gap between...

Page 124: ...To increase or decrease the volume press VOL A or v AM FM Press this to chooseAM or FM Seek Press 4 to go to a lower frequency station Press b to go to a higher frequency station Prog Press 4 or to h...

Page 125: ...be cleaned regularly each month or after every15hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other casset...

Page 126: ...without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Power Antenna Mast Care...

Page 127: ...o 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 turn the radiooff it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In eithe...

Page 128: ...b 1954Buick 56C 126...

Page 129: ...art 4 includes Roadsigns DefensiveDriving ControlofaVehicle BrakingTips SteeringTip Passing LossofControl DrivingatNight DrivingintheRain Driving in Fog Mist and Haze CityDriving FreewayDriving Drivin...

Page 130: ...e and symbols It s a 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 I WRONC I WAY RED means STOP It may al...

Page 131: ...ntenance be careful when you see ayellow sign It may signal a You ll want to slow down when you see an orange sign railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or some as part of the road may be closed o...

Page 132: ...gns may indicate upcoming freeway exitsor show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place I BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services 1 CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point o...

Page 133: ...ign is a warning of something ahead for hill soft shoulder or a example a curve steep b narrow bridge F 4 0 IPASSING A TRIANGLE pointed downward indicates YIELD It assigns the right of way to traffic...

Page 134: ...regulations give directions and such information as distances to cities 132 Symbols on Road Signs I There aremany international road signs in use today The basic message of many of these signs is in p...

Page 135: ...n 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 to other vehicles Some trafficlights also use red arrows to...

Page 136: ...s If necessary you can use hand signals out thewindow Left arm straight out for a left turn down forslow or about to stop and up for a right turn Slowing down If time allows tap thebrake pedal once or...

Page 137: ...ive way to pedestrians evenif you know you have theright of way Rear end collisions are aboutthe most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensi...

Page 138: ...mation on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking dependsupon four things How much alcohol is in the drink 0 The drinker s body weight 0 The amount of food that is consume...

Page 139: ...aching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drive...

Page 140: ...will be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have aserious or even fatal accident if you driveafter drinking Pleasedon t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has beendrinking Ride...

Page 141: ...f 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 o...

Page 142: ...till have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Option If yo...

Page 143: ...stem Warning Light in the Index I Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens wit...

Page 144: ...you won t havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle cvddenly slows or stops Always leave enough luomup aheadto stop even though youhave anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just...

Page 145: ...travel Thiscould be asign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make amoderate brake stop your disc brakes adjust forwear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop thenyour brakes might...

Page 146: ...ppen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible f...

Page 147: ...find a truckstopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or achild darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid theseproblems by braking if you can...

Page 148: ...easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 1 4turn until the right front...

Page 149: ...ing a successful pass wait for a better time 0 Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see asign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken...

Page 150: ...make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease alittle to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control syst...

Page 151: ...den changes could causethe tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the roa...

Page 152: ...to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting tonight But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of thing...

Page 153: ...Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and allthe glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glareat night is mademuch worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film cau...

Page 154: ...may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make i...

Page 155: ...your brake pedal lightly until your brakeswork normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actuallyride on thewater This canhappen if the...

Page 156: ...n in daytime if it s raining hard Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared...

Page 157: ...ou as you come overa hill or dip into a shallow valley Start your windshield wipers and washer to help clear accumulated road dirt Slow downcarefully Tips on Driving in Fog If you get caughtin fog tur...

Page 158: ...ive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip large cities You ll save timean...

Page 159: ...way If you have a clear view of the freeway asyou drive alongthe entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determinewhere you expect to blend with the flow If traffic is light you may hav...

Page 160: ...dvance Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit At each exitpoint is a deceleration lane Ide...

Page 161: ...le service experts in Buick dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are somethings you can check before atrip 0 Windshield Washer Fluid Is the res...

Page 162: ...u sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second andyou could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can...

Page 163: ...Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat orrolling terrain 161...

Page 164: ...in your own lane when driving ontwo lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane That way you won t be surp...

Page 165: ...ou decide to look at the view or takepictures Look for pull offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the I...

Page 166: ...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 goinguphill on a one way street and you re parking on the left side your wheels should pointt...

Page 167: ...the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly before...

Page 168: ...u may not want to switch to snow tires at all You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some w...

Page 169: ...until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution Accelerategently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too f...

Page 170: ...gs or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake...

Page 171: ...or smell it so you mighl not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from aroundthe base ofyour vehicle especial11 any that is blocking yourexhaust pipe And r l check around again from time to time...

Page 172: ...improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follov the advice in this section I Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify...

Page 173: ...our engine and other i a rtsof your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safelybe It should never we...

Page 174: ...inds large trucks going by and roughroads are a few reasons why you ll needthe righthitch Here are some rules to follow 0 The trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailerweight B After...

Page 175: ...ster cylinder If it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer brake parts take 3 000psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not...

Page 176: ...r your vehicle has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the traile...

Page 177: ...ter Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until...

Page 178: ...193I Buick Model 90 176...

Page 179: ...oblems that can occur on the road Part 5 includes Hazard Warning Flashers QtherWarningDevices Jump Starting TowingYourBuick Engineoverheating IfaTireGoesFlat ChangingaFlatTire CompactSpareTire If You...

Page 180: ...k Hazard Warning Flashers 3 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...

Page 181: ...tterwhat position your key is in and evenif the key isn t in 1 To turn off the flashers slide the switch down When the hazard warning flashers areon your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices...

Page 182: ...c t TC IW sesteps exactly some or L t q all r 7se thjnc r anhurt you ce y y To Jump Start Your Buick 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system If the other...

Page 183: ...oodsand locate the batteries I I A CAUTION An electric fan can start up even wheVv the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhooc electric fan Find...

Page 184: ...s acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately I 5 Check that the jumper cables don t h...

Page 185: ...attery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one c T Q 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the v...

Page 186: ...battery but not near engine parts that move Theelectrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks gettingback to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good batter...

Page 187: ...pecial tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has f...

Page 188: ...ehicle s steering column lock for this 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...

Page 189: ...side slotsof the cradle on both sides I Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across thesling chains against the bottom of the cradle horns Position the lower sling crossbar againstthe front of the 4 x 4 wood b...

Page 190: ...the side slots in the cradle on both sides Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains and center in bemiddle of the lower facia Position the lower sling crossbar against the front of the 4 x 4...

Page 191: ...bottom of the floor pan just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides No 4I x 4I wood beam is needed Position the lower sling crossbarjust ahead of the frontedge of the rear bumper Attach a separate sa...

Page 192: ...Rear TowingHook Ups Limited Custom Sedans Only r Use wheel lift orcar carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chain and wheel straps 190...

Page 193: ...y be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chain and wheel straps over rough surfaces install a towing dolly beneath the wheels that would otherwise be o the ground during the tow This will in...

Page 194: ...or coolant before opening the hood 7ou keepdriving when your engine is 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...

Page 195: ...s If the warning doesn t corne 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...

Page 196: ...oses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 9 Heater and radiator hoses and other englne parts can be very hot do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you r...

Page 197: ...t mix can bedangerous Plain water or someothe liquid likealcohol can boil before theprope coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warn system is set for the proper coolant mix Wit plain water or the w...

Page 198: ...e cap even a little they can come brl coolingsystem including the radiator pressye When the coolant in thecoolant recovery tank is ator cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and above COLD start your...

Page 199: ...cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure If...

Page 200: ...t on a hot engin ji After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve or valves r 3 8L V4 VIN Code L27 There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing E I r 3 1L V6 VIN Code T o...

Page 201: ...coming froman air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise closethe valve s afterthe radiator is filled 4 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant nom the engine and compartment 5 Then fill the coolant recover...

Page 202: ...ngine fan s 8 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 level reaches the base of t...

Page 203: ...control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If your tire goes flat thenext sectio...

Page 204: ...The following steps will tell you howto use thejack and change a tire I The equipment you ll need is inthe trunk 202...

Page 205: ...he flat end of the wheel wrench Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands If your vehicle has wheel nut...

Page 206: ...caps remove then using the wheel nut wrench If you have a Gran Sport Coupe remove a rocker panel extension section to exposethe place where the jack fits Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel n...

Page 207: ...the vehicle to fall off thejack Besure to fit the jack l i f t head into the proper location before raising your vehicle etting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips...

Page 208: ...d cause an accident Whenyou change a wheel remove anyrust or dirt fromthe places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth ora paper towel to do this but be sure to us...

Page 209: ...e by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held agai...

Page 210: ...ldleadto an iig accident Besure to use the correct wheel nuls If you haveto replace them be sure to get the right kind IStop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tighten4 with a torque wrenc...

Page 211: ...Wheel coverswon t fit on your compact spare I I you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 2 _ Now put all the equipmentback into the trunk 209...

Page 212: ...as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are drivingwith a compactspare See Anti Lock Brake...

Page 213: ...your vehicle is stuck is and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear to spin your wheels The method known as rocking spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the can help you get outwhen...

Page 214: ...I957 Buick Super...

Page 215: ...4 Fuel HoodRelease 218 EngineOil AirCleaner 225 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Enginecoolant 228 Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 232 Brakes Battery 235 BulbReplacement 236 LoadingYourVehicle T...

Page 216: ...than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index I A CAUTlvN You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowingenough about it B...

Page 217: ...knock that means you have aproblem What about gasolinewith blending materials that contain oxygen such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than 15 MTBE is fine...

Page 218: ...ons Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emissio...

Page 219: ...S nlghly Tlarnrnao violently and that can cause veryDad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasolineor refuelin your vehicle Keep sparks flames rr4erials away rqmga line 2 L M k While refueling hang t...

Page 220: ...hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise Ifyou need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can...

Page 221: ...ine is notrunning Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfr I c1 A CAUTION Things that burn can geton hotengine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil co...

Page 222: ...check your engine oil level regularly the light is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the...

Page 223: ...nge Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through L L To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a papertowel or cloth then push it back i n all the way Remove it again ke...

Page 224: ...e However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it sgoing tobe colder than60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold below O F 18OC youshould use SAE 5W 30 RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITYGRADEENGINE O l l S...

Page 225: ...SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going tobe O F 18OC or above These numberson an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils...

Page 226: ...gine Block Heater An engine block heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold than 10miles 16 km weather 20 F 29 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Block Heat...

Page 227: ...with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned Theair cleaner not onlycleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you couldbe burne...

Page 228: ...ading if you check your transaxle fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checkingthe transaxle fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures are above90 F 32 C At high speed for quite...

Page 229: ...and then pull it back out again A 3 Check both sides of the dipstick andread the lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is where it should be push the dipst...

Page 230: ...0 Give freezing protection down to 34OF 37OC 0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights work as t...

Page 231: ...r core and other parts I Adding Coolant The 3 1 liter engine has the coolant recovery tank located at the left of the engine Compartment __ t The 3 8 liter engine has the coolant recovery tank located...

Page 232: ...tor are hot can allow steam ana scalding liquidsto blow outand burn youbadly With the coolant recovery tank you will almos never haveto add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap...

Page 233: ...ratureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system Thethermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches apreset temperature When you replace your thermo...

Page 234: ...in the Index Windshield Washer Fluid To Add I 1 I NOTICE I When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper fluid can cause leak...

Page 235: ...linder might down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake liningwear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fl...

Page 236: ...new brake fluid from a sealed container only 0 0 DOT 5 silicone brakefluid can damage your vehicle Don tuse it Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example just afew drops of mineral b...

Page 237: ...oing to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keepyour battery from running down j q i 6 Batteries have acid thia f can urnyou and ga...

Page 238: ...nterclockwiseand remove from the metal retaining ring E by gently pulling back and away from the headlight 3 Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab D located on top of the plastic base int...

Page 239: ...e taillights area 1 Remove the plastic wingnuts of the taillamp bulbs you want to replace 2 Pull the taillight away from body carefully to avoid scratching the paint or droppingit 3 Squeeze the bulb s...

Page 240: ...AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa FRT RR SPA IFTIRESAREHOT ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION l l m i Two labels on yourvehicle show...

Page 241: ...ight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR foryour vehicle or the Gross Ax...

Page 242: ...ires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tirewarranty folder fr...

Page 243: ...recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as whenyou hit a pothole Keep tir...

Page 244: ...ur tires have valve caps be sure toput them back on They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated...

Page 245: ...if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See nhanging a Flat i n the Index I When It s Time for New Tires b One wav to tell when it s r time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators whi...

Page 246: ...ng a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CA I Mixing u r ITION coui4 au 1 you IOlose c wh...

Page 247: ...material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must me...

Page 248: ...these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel youneed Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replac...

Page 249: ...I6 tires don t us your vehicle If you have other tires use tire chains only when you must Useonly SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tiresand tig...

Page 250: ...hers and they can all damage your hey can all be hazardous some morethan vehicle too I NOTICE Don t use any of theseunless thismanual says you can In manv uses thevwilt damage your vehicle Laundry Soa...

Page 251: ...e off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dryit immediately with an air hose a hair dryer or a heat lamp I NOTICE IBe careful witha hair dryeror heat lamp You could scorch the f...

Page 252: ...reat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type Combination Stains Like candy ice crea...

Page 253: ...attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear afterusing the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running w...

Page 254: ...finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Buick has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and glo...

Page 255: ...arked safe for painted surfaces for these stains Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly andmay develop in...

Page 256: ...upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage Don t use corrosive or acidic cleaning agents can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped other harsh solvents to cle rqlass Springs 1 the p...

Page 257: ...See Your General Motors Dealers for These Products 255...

Page 258: ...our VIN is the engine codefor your GM engine This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section You ll find this label on the deck lid It s very helpful i...

Page 259: ...use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can Fuse Usage Amp Description 1 2 3 10 15 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1s 16 17 18 25 10 1s 15 20 15 10 5 25 10 10 Radio Clock R...

Page 260: ...Used 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 6 Not Used 7 Not Used 8 ABS Control Module 9 Fog Lights 10 Horn 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 ABS Controller 14 Exterior Lights Relay 15 16 17 H o r n Fog Lights ABS a If your...

Page 261: ...rect Ignition System 25 Fuel Injectors 3 1L 26 Not Used 27 Ignition 28 TCC Primary Cooling Fan 3 1L Relay 29 30 31 32 33 Fusible Elements 34 60 Starter Solenoid 35 60 Cooling Fan 37 60 Cooling Fan 36...

Page 262: ...off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor...

Page 263: ...ront Tread 59 5 59 5 Rear Tread 58 0 58 0 Interior Front Leg Room 42 3 Head Room 37 8 Shoulder Room 57 6 Hip Room 52 0 42 4 38 7 57 8 52 7 Interior Rear Coupe Leg Room 34 8 HeadRoom 37 1 Shoulder Room...

Page 264: ...94 Backup Coupe 892 Backup Sedan 3057 High Level Stop 3155 High Level Stop Luggage Rack 891 License 194 Rear Side Marker Coupe 24 Application Number EXTERIOR continued Rear Side Marker Sedan 24 Tail 1...

Page 265: ...Radiator Cap RC27 Spark Plug 41 600 GAP 0 060 Cooling System Capacity 11 1 quarts l0 5 liters Crankcase Capacity Oil change with filter change 4 quarts 3 8 liters Air Conditioning Capacity4 R12 2 25 l...

Page 266: ...2 7 liters 1ransaxle Automatic Overdrive Drain Refil1 6 quartd5 7 liters MaintenanceItem Part Numbers3 Air Filter A1129C Fuel Filter GF481 Oil Filter PF51 PCV Valve CV892C Radiator Cap RC27 Spark Plug...

Page 267: ...nt How This Part is Organized Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules Selecting the Right Schedule Schedule1 Schedule11 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services...

Page 268: ...rive long distances all 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 different way...

Page 269: ...technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service centerdo thesejobs e dangerous In trying to do somejobs youca le se...

Page 270: ...y your vehicle for warranty repairs Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have doneand when you should sc...

Page 271: ...are less than 4 miles 6km Most trips are less than 10miles 16km when outside temperaturesare below freezing 0 The engine is atlow speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go t...

Page 272: ...requent low speed operation as in stop and go traffic 0 Towing a trailer When operating in dusty areas ScheduleI should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service police taxior other com...

Page 273: ...onmentalProtection Agency hasdeterminedthat the failureto perform this maintenanceitem willnot nullifythe emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the compktion of vehicle useful life Gener...

Page 274: ...ing Bolt Torque 4 Tire Wheel Inspection Rotation 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt s Inspection 6 Cooling System Service WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First I MILES 000 l m K...

Page 275: ...e Miles kilometers or Services Following Months Whichever Schedules I and 11 Occurs First Item No Every 30 000 mi SO000 km r The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75 000 km should be...

Page 276: ...d Inspection For proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If y...

Page 277: ...fluid and filter every 100 000miles 160000 km service 8 Spark Plug Replacement Replace spark plugs with the proper type See Specifications Chart in the Index 9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection Inspect for b...

Page 278: ...isimportant for you or a servicestation attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill WHAT TO DO Engine Oil the proper oil if necessary See Level Check the engine oil level and add En...

Page 279: ...linderswith Body Lubrication Lubricate allbody door hinges Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood glove box door and console door Section D tells you what to use 1 Before y...

Page 280: ...ouor others A d be injured and property Jld be damaged Make sure rllzre is room in front of your U4icleincase itbegins to roll __ ready to apply the rnnular brake at once shoul the vehicle begin to m...

Page 281: ...ystem Inspection Throttle Linkage Inspection WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspe...

Page 282: ...lock brakes and the anti lock brake system warning light stays on comes on or flashes somethingmaybewrongwiththe anti lock brake system See Anti LockBrakeSystemWarning Light in the Index Section D Rec...

Page 283: ...e USAGE Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and b Release Pawl SpringAnchor i Hood and Door Hinges Fuel filler Door Hinge and Striker Plunger Weatherstrips FLUID...

Page 284: ...e in the columnsindicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or ScheduleI1maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you...

Page 285: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 283...

Page 286: ...Maintenance Record 284...

Page 287: ...ant to your dealer andBuick Normally any problems with the sales transaction or the operationof your vehiclewill be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the...

Page 288: ...lership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of probiem In order to give your inquiry prompt attention please call the toll free number listed above However if you wish t...

Page 289: ...U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain otherinformation about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live i...

Page 290: ...ter 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 i...

Page 291: ...e order form located in the following text You may get additional subscription ordering formsby calling the toll free number shown in the following text Individual PSP s If you don t want to buy all t...

Page 292: ...for earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see toit that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1989 I993 model years Toll Fre...

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Page 295: ...2 AM Radio Reception 113 AM Stereo Radio Reception 114 AntennaCare 124 Antifreeze 228 Antilock Brake System 140 Anti Theft Tips 64 Appearance Care 248 Appearance Careand Materials 255 Armrest Storage...

Page 296: ...Cassette Tape Player Care 123 Cautions Safety 10 Cellular Telephone Adding a 114 Chains Tire 247 Changing a Flat Tire 201 Checking Cap Radiator Pressure 231 CB Radio Adding a 114 Change the Oil When...

Page 297: ...re Tire 210 Contents Table of 9 Compact Disc Care 124 Control of a Vehicle 138 Control Loss of 148 Controls Features and 57 Convex Outside Mirror 94 Coolant Engine 228 Coolant Engine Warning Gage 103...

Page 298: ...ing 135 Electric Outside RearviewMirror Control 94 Electrical Equipment Adding 114 256 Emergencies Braking 143 Etnergencies on theRoad 177 Emergencies Steering in 145 EmergencyStarting DischargedBatte...

Page 299: ...edom Battery 235 Freeway Driving 157 French Language Manual 2 Front Seatback Latches 18 Fuel 101 215 FuelGage 100 Fuel Light Low i 101 Fuel Tank Filling Your 217 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 257 Fuels i...

Page 300: ...2 Indicators Warning Lights and Gages 100 Infant Restraint 42 Inflation Tire 241 Inside Mirror 94 Inspection Tire 242 Instrument Panel 99 Interior Cleaning 248 Introduction How to Use this Manual 10 J...

Page 301: ...2 NewVehicle Break In 65 NightDriving 149 Nightvision 150 Notices About Damage 2 Octane Required for Your Car 237 Odometer 99 Off Ignition Key Position 67 Off Road Recovery 146 Oil Change Your Engine...

Page 302: ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 280 Radiator Overheating 192 Recovery Off Road 146 Recreational Vehicle Towing a 170 Remote Keyless Entry System 62 Remote Trunk Release 61 Replaceable LightBulbs 26...

Page 303: ...tification Label 256 Service Publications 288 Settingthe Clock 116 120 Setting the Trip Odometer 99 ShapeofRoadSigns 131 Sheet Metal Damage 253 Shift Lever Positions 71 Shifting Into Park 75 Signaling...

Page 304: ...40 Tires WhentoReplace 244 Tires White Sidewall Cleaning 253 Torn Safety Belts 56 TorqueLock Automatic Transaxle 165 Towing Hook Ups 187 Towing a Trailer 170 Towing Your Car 185 Trademarks GM 214 Traf...

Page 305: ...ings Safety 10 Washer Windshield 85 WashingYourVehicle 25 1 Wear Indicators Disc Brake 142 Weather Strip Cleaning 253 Vehicle Storage 235 Wheel Alignment 245 Vehicle Symbols 12 Wheel Cover Removal 203...

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