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Summary of Contents for 1993 Skylark

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Page 3: ...s in the VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN WESUPPORT CE TIFICAtK NTHROUGH AUTOMOTIVE Natron lnmtute fot CXCOLLENCI LPERVICE We support voluntary technician certification product after that time without further notice For vehicles For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a first soldin Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Buick Motor Division whenever it French Language Manual ...

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Page 5: ...WalterMarr and ThomasBut 4 WilliamC Billy Durant before the company had built 40 On Bnick s succdss Durant createda holding company September 16 1908 He called it General Motors ...

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Page 8: ...uick City is a state of the art assembly facility with more than 200 robots and other high tech equipment It was completed inthe fall of 1985 Buicks are and will continueto be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers expectations throughoutthe ...

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Page 10: ...rmationand tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions This part tells you whatto do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good This part tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to use This part tells you how to contact Buick f...

Page 11: ...s and words work together to explain things quickly Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use yellow andthe word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the yellow caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If y...

Page 12: ... warranty and it could be costly But the notice will 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 different words In this manual we ve used the familiar words and colors that Buick has used for years You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They us the same colors and the words CAUTION or NOTICE 1...

Page 13: ...OWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e9 TU RN HIGH BEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WASHER C I 0s tO 1 WINDSHIELD WASHER 8 wI DsHIELDw DEFROSTER WINDOW Ltft REAR DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN 3f HEADLAMP WIPER WASHER EQ L These symbols are usedon warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM RADIATOR a COOL...

Page 14: ...ols 14 Head Restraints 18 SafetyBelts They reforEveryone 21 WhySafetyBeltsWork 23 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts 27 HowtoWearSafetyBeltsProperly 28 Adults 28 DriverPosition 29 Lap ShoulderBelt 29 SafetyBelt Use DuringPregnancy 35 PassengerPositions 36 Children 44 SmallerChildrenandBabies 44 ChildRestraints 46 LargerChildren 56 SafetyBeltExtender 59 Checking Your RestraintSystem 59 Re...

Page 15: ...ou tryto adjust a manualdriver sseat while the vehicleis moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedalwhen you don t want to Adjust the driver sseat only w n thevehicle is not mo g I 1 Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the I seatislocked...

Page 16: ...otate the control clockwise to the right to increase the lumbar back support To decrease theSUDDO rotate the If you have this option you have two levers under the control counterciockwise to the left front edge of the seat The lever near the outer side of the seat unlocks theseat allowingit to slideforward and backsThe lever nearthe center allows you to tilt the seat up and down 1 1 15 ...

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Page 18: ...itting in a reclined osition when our v i s in fflotion can But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving 17 ...

Page 19: ...ouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This couldcause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicleis in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear you afety belt properly Head Restraints Y Slide the head restraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position...

Page 20: ...ss you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock in place There s one timethe seatback may not fold without some helpfrom you That sif your vehicle is parked going downa fairly steep hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatl k j towardthe re you l i t this latch Thenthe seatbakwill fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 19 ...

Page 21: ...back Option With the rear folding I seatbacks you can carry long cargo by folding down part or allof the rear seat Pull this strap to fold down the seatback 1 I E When youfold the seatback up push the top of the seat 20 ...

Page 22: ...h safety belts If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop orcrash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearwardon an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked I CAUTION I Don t let anyone ride where they can t wear a safety belt properly If youare in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse...

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Page 24: ...y SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast asit goes When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going For example if the bike is going10mph 16 km h so is the child 23 ...

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Page 27: ...t panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones takethe forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 28: ...pplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offeredfor sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you rein a vehicle that has ai bags you still have to buckle up to getthe most protection That strue not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from A You may be an...

Page 29: ...either thetone nor the light will come on If your safety b lig ever comeson or stays on after the front doorsare closed and the driver s belt is buckled haveyour vehicle fixed Ifyou don t you might not havethe protection you d need in a crash There arespecial things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for babiesand smaller children If a child willbe riding inyour ...

Page 30: ...estof Part 1 does notapply to your vehicle To learn how to use your safety belts please read the Owner s Manual Safety Belt Supdement It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt 1 This safety belt is called automatic because you don t have to buckle up when youget into your vehicle 29 ...

Page 31: ...ips as possible In a crash this applies force to thestrong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply Y orce the at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s...

Page 32: ...e hope you ll always keep your automatic belt buckled However you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency To unbuckle the automatic belt just push the button onthe buckle To reattach the automatic belt 1 Close and lockthe door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats inthe Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t letit get twisted 4 Push the latch...

Page 33: ...UTION I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is I too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could significantly increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body g p E ...

Page 34: ... You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this Ina crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones Thiscould cause serious internalinjuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 33 ...

Page 35: ...er 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 would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t asstrong as shoulder bones You could alsoseverely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

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Page 37: ... safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly 36 I ...

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Page 39: ...twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle faces upward or outward so you would beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to I 38 ...

Page 40: ...n n 3 To make thelap part tight pull down onthe buckle end of the belt as you pull upon the shoulder part The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash 39 ...

Page 41: ...ton on the buckle Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults If your vehicledoes not have comfort guides you mayask your dealer to order and install them for you The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts ...

Page 42: ...between the seat backand the interior body about half way down the edge of the seat back Here is how you should installthe 2 Slidethe guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place theguide over the belt and insert the two edgesof the beltinto the slots of the guide 41 ...

Page 43: ... Index To remove and store the comfort guides just perform these steps in reverse order Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seat back and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger ...

Page 44: ... To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the beltIssnug Buckle positionand release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upwa or outwardso you would be ableto unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to 43 ...

Page 45: ...sit should Instead thebelt will likelybe over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right onthe child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatalinjuries So be sure that any child small enoughfor one is always Droperly restrainedin a child or infant restra Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants andall children smaller than adult size In fact the law in ev...

Page 46: ... baby doesn tweigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg force onyour arms The baby would be almost impossible tohold L ...

Page 47: ...how that children are safer if they arerestrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rearseat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure ...

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Page 49: ...ckly if you ever need to z4 Secure the childin the child restraintas the instructiomsay 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 to adjust the belt if needed See if the shoulder belt would go in frontof the child s faceor neck If so put it behindthe child restraint 48 ...

Page 50: ...elt while you push downon the child restraint To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go backall the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 49 ...

Page 51: ...g the lap belt See the earlier section about I FFtthe to strapif the child restraint has one i kg I l r _ 1 Make the beltas long as possible by tilting the latch plate a d pulling italong thebelt 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say ...

Page 52: ...The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll beable to unbuckle it quickly if youever needto 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 51 ...

Page 53: ...rdware that goes with it See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one Your dealer can get these and install the hardware for you It sfree The special beltis GM Part Number 12340286 Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory sectionof the GM Parts Catalog ...

Page 54: ... and thesesteps 1 Unbuckle the automatic lap shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle 2 Snap onehook of the infant child seat attaching belt near thefloor at the door side of the seat It will stay on the door readyto be rebuckledfor use by adults or older children 53 ...

Page 55: ...ke the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pullingit along the belt 5 6 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay ...

Page 56: ...tight pullthe belt while you push down The child restraint instructions will show you how on the child restraint If the belt won tstay tight 8 Put the hook on t k free end through the slot in the latch plate switch it end for end directions to be sure it is secure 55 ...

Page 57: ...antlchild seat restraint 1 Push the buttonon the safety belt buckleand remove the special latch plate Leave the latch plateon the special belt 2 Push the spring onthe hook near the door and remove the special belt 6 56 ...

Page 58: ...ild can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statisticsshow that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children whoaren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children whoaren t buckkd up can strikeother people who are 57 ...

Page 59: ...center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat position the one that has only a lap belt ...

Page 60: ...ic lap shoulder belt has plen of extra length built in so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coatyou will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender w bejust for you andjust for the seatin your vehicle that you choose Don t let someo...

Page 61: ...n you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or anchorage locations repaired even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced e What s wrong with this 1 A The belt is torn I CAUTION Torn orfrayed belts may not ...

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Page 63: ... childrenin a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others couldbe badly injuredor even killed I I I The ignitionkeys are for the ignition only The doorkeys arefor the doors andall other locks 62 ...

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Page 65: ... 4 From the inside To lock the door slide the lock control rearward Y To unlock the door slide the lock control forward ...

Page 66: ...ignition All of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of P Park or N Neutra1 Each time you close your doors and turn on the ignition the doors will lock automatically only once If someone needsto get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the 65 ...

Page 67: ...B _ n The lockout switch located on the inside of the trunk lid allows youto disable the remote trunk release inside the passenger compartment With the lockout controlin the OFF position yowcan use the remote trunk release You must use the trunk key when the lockout control is in theON position This lockout feature is only available on vehicles that do not have the Remote Keyless Entry System 66 ...

Page 68: ...supplied with your vehicle Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules Should interferenceto this system occur try this Check to determine if battery replacementis necessary See the instructions on battery replacement vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the distance You may be too far from your Check the location O...

Page 69: ...g transmitter must also be matched Once thenew transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided theyare equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it See yourdeal...

Page 70: ... from the inside To use oneof these locks 1 Use a key to move the lever all the way up 2 Lift off the front cover bottom half first 3 Remove and replacethe batteries Put them in as the 4 Replace the front cover Make sure the cover is on tightly so water won t getin Replace the screw in the back cover direction underthe batteries indicate 2 Close the door 3 Do the samething tothe other rear door lo...

Page 71: ...e rear door locks will now work norinally Theft Vehicletheft is big business especially in some cities Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Kev in the ipnition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves ...

Page 72: ...andtake your keys But what if you haveto leave your ignition key Whatif you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle 0 Put your valuables ina storage area like your trunk or glove box Lock the glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s Then takethe door key with you New Vehicle 6CBreak In ...

Page 73: ...n your ignition will be in the Lock position This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature The other positions let you perform these functions ACC Accessory letsyou usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To use Acc push in the key and turn it toward you Your 72 ...

Page 74: ...his key position starts your engine Starting YourEngine Engines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won...

Page 75: ...until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of thekey 4 If your engine still won tstart or starts but then stops it could be floodedwith too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holding it there as you holdthe key in Start for about three seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the same t...

Page 76: ...ter of the way down while you turn the key to Start Do this until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key and the accelerator pedal 4 If your engine still won t start orstartsbut then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about15seconds This clears the extra ga...

Page 77: ...3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet 1 A CAUTION Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause anelectrical shock Also the wrong kind of extensioncord couldoverheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt outlet If the cord won t reach usea heavy duty three prongextension cord ratedfor at least15 amps I How lon...

Page 78: ...your ehicle won t move whenyou re on fairly level ound always set your parking brake and move e shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into P ark in the Index If you are parking on a hill if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking on 11s or Towing aTrailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Buick hasa brake transaxle shift interlock You have ...

Page 79: ...esn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed I A CAUTION hifting out of P Park or N Neutral while our engine is racing running at high speed s dangerous Unlessyour foot is firmly on the rake pedal your vehicle could move very apidly You could lose control and hit people or bjects Don tshift outof P Park or N Neut...

Page 80: ...es you even more power but lowe fuel economy than 2 You can useit on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in 1 the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Don t drive in 2 Second Gear for more than5 miles 8 km orat speeds over55 mph 88 km h or you can damag ansaxl much as possible Don t shiftinto 2 unlessyou are going slower th...

Page 81: ...The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels 1 To release the parking brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever 80 ...

Page 82: ... fullyin PYy Park with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill o r if you re pulling a trailer also see Parking On Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering Column...

Page 83: ...gnition key in your hand your vehicle is in P13 Park ConsoleShift Lever 1 Hold the brakeped4 down with your right foot and set the parking brake Hold in the buttonon the lever and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition keyto Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is i...

Page 84: ...the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Shifting Out of P Park 66 99 Your Buick hasa brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully applv your regular brake before you can shift from P Park when the ignition is in the Run position See Automatic Transaxle in the Index If you cannot shift out of P Park ease ...

Page 85: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaustcoming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damagedin a collision Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over hinh Dointson the road or over road different debris 0 Repairs weren t donecorrectly I Your vehicle or exha tern had been modified improperly Ifyou ever suspect exhaust is coming into yo...

Page 86: ...g Another clq3ed8 in place can be a blizzard l See in the Index nued Itcan bedangerous ta get olutlof yourvehicle if theshift lever is not fully in T Park witlhtrhe parking brakeflirmly set Yourvehicle can roll Dm t leaveyaur vehic le when the engine is running unless you haveto If you ve lefi the enlginerunning the vehicle can movesuddenly You or others cou ldbe injured To be sure yow r vehicle w...

Page 87: ...ravelingat speeds under47 mph 75 km h the system will adjust to the soft ride Traveling at speeds faster than47 mph 75 km h the system responsive handling and cQrnering When Auto orSoft is selected the system begins in the Sport mode It will also automatically change back to the Sport mode when the vehicle _ lkes anabrupt start stop or a sharp turn The indicator lights for all the buttons will com...

Page 88: ...ease the switch To raise a power window press and hold the control for that window You may also have a lockout switch Push LOCK to disable the passenger power window switches This will prevent passengers from opening and closing windows i The driver can still control all windowswith the switch in thelockedposition Push UNLOCK tousethe 1 window switches again I 1 Horn To sound the horn press the ho...

Page 89: ... enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator HeadlightOperation Headlight High Low Beam Passing Signal Flash To PassFeature 0 CruiseControl Option 88 ...

Page 90: ... the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold itthere until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash butjust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out re...

Page 91: ...tion most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with you own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations Headlight High Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beamsare on this bl...

Page 92: ... For steady wipingat low speed movethe lever tothe LOW position For high speed wiping move the lever further up to HIGH To stop the wipers move the lever to OFF Low Speed Delay Wipers Option You can setthe wiper speedfor a longor short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Movethe lever to DELAY then turn the band to choose the amount of delay I A CAUTION Damagedwiper b...

Page 93: ...rs will 4ear the window and then either stop or return to your reset speed IA CAUTION 1 Drivingwithout washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Checkyour washer fluid level often 1 Infreezingweather don t use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your...

Page 94: ...y traffic With Cruise Control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 m I Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause n dless wheel spinning and you couldlose control Don t use Cruis...

Page 95: ...ontrolswitchonwhen I 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 I use it I 2 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON ...

Page 96: ...you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the Cruise Control But you don t need to reset it Once you re goingabout 25 mph 40km h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to RES ACC Resume Accelerate for about half a If you hold the switch at RES ACC Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehiclewill keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You coul...

Page 97: ... now cruise at the higher speed Move the Cruiseswitch from ON to RES ACC Hold it there until you get up to the speedyou want and then release the switch To increase your speed invery smaIl amounts move the switchtu RES ACC for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 B k m h faster 96 ...

Page 98: ...uise Control Use the acceieratorpedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow Push in the button at theend of the lever until you reachthe lowerspeed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button fur less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6h h slower ...

Page 99: ...Move the Cruise switch to OFF The CRUISE light willgo out To Erase Speed Memory When you turnoff the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased ...

Page 100: ...hts can be turned on by rotating the control locatedon the instrument panelto MAX The instrument panel brightness can be adjusted between MIN and MAX by rotating the control also Battery Run down Protection This feature is made up of two functions Theyare inadvertent power control and parasitic power control If vehicle battery is disconnected for any reason the system timers will change to3 minute...

Page 101: ... witha light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when Theignitionison The headlight switch is off and The parking brake is released At night the headlights reminder light on the instrument panel will come on to remind you to turn on the headlights Whenyou turn on your headlights the DRL will switchoff and t...

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Page 103: ...he door is closed to give you time to find your keysor controls The interior lightsgo off automatically when the ignition is turned on or after approximately 40 seconds This 40 second delay is disabled if the ignition has been off less than 2 minutes The interior lights will also go on for4 seconds if you pull on the door handle from the inside trying to open a locked door Mirrors Inside Mirror Wh...

Page 104: ...ou canjust see the side of your vehicle If your Buick hasthe optional power mirror control the mi rror control is located on the driver s door Rotatethe control tothe left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust Then move the control in the direction you want to move the mirror Adjust each mirrorso you canjust see the sideof your car andthe area behind your car ...

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Page 106: ... the rear ashtray for cleaning press down on trunk as far forward as you can the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out You can unhookthe net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning I 105 ...

Page 107: ... heating element when it s ready Thal can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element The console between the front seats has rear seat cupholders that when pulled up and rotated backward can be used There is also a small tissue holder in the cover If you have the full length console you also have a storage area with a sliding door Lift up on the latch to open the door to store y...

Page 108: ...holder and storage area for cassette tapes compact discs or other small items Assist Handles Above each rear door are as sist handles that come down to help you get in orout of your Buick Coat Hanger Pushing on thecoat hanger symbol allows you to use the coat hanger Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running You ll knowhow fast you re going how much fuel y...

Page 109: ...on in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Buick has a tamper resistant odometer If you can see silver lines between the numbers probably someone has tried to turn it back The numbers may not be true I You may wonder what happens if a car has to have a new odometer installed If possible thenew one has to be set to the same readingthe old one had If it can t be then it s s...

Page 110: ...hey re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving or when one of the gages shows there m...

Page 111: ...Brake SystemWarning Light 0 At the gas stati0n the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F 1 ...

Page 112: ...th the brake warning light on can lead to an accident If the lightis still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefl r have the vehicle towed for service I Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK With anti lock this light will go on unless you start you engine andit will stay on for three seconds If the light doesn t comeon have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there...

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Page 114: ...cedas soon as you can A computer monitors operationof your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come o when the ignition ison but the engine is not running as a checkto show youit is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computkr is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle...

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Page 116: ...hp I your vehicle serviced Check Oil Light e The Check Oil light is lit for three secondsas a bulb check each time the ignition keyis turned to the RUN position If the light doesn t come on have your vehicle serviced If theengine oil is more than one quart low the light will come on briefly then go off for 15 25 seconds and then come back on for 20 40 seconds However underthe following conditions ...

Page 117: ...r and battery charging systems are working If the light stays on you need service and should take your Buick to the dealer at once To save your battery untilyou get there turn off all accessories and set your air system toOFF Volts Gage Option This gage showsthe voltage inthe electrical system The normal range is 11to 15volts If the readingstays outside the normal range have your Buick dealer chec...

Page 118: ...ption The tachometer tells you how fastthe engineis running It displays enginespeed in hundreds of revolutions per minute RPM Do not operate tne engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damagemay occur ...

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Page 120: ...lar system supplied with your vehicle Part 3 includes ComfortControlSystem 120 HeaterandDefroster 121 AirConditioner 122 RearWindowDefogger 121 Ventilation 121 Audiosystems 122 SeaingtheClock 125 127 124 RadioControls 124 126 128 TapePlayerControls 127 CDPlayerControls 130 Care of Cassette Tape Player Tapes 133 CareofCompactDiscs 133 Antennacare 134 UnderstandingRadioReception 122 119 ...

Page 121: ... any air choice except the rear window defogger and theHI fan speed Air Outlets Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents Fan The fan controlis used to selectthe speea you want the blower to control the air flow Temperature This control allows you to select the temperature of the air that your heating and cooling system provides Off When the right control knob is turned to OFF ...

Page 122: ...her 2OoF 8O C or lower to heat your vehicle s passenger area quicker The engine block heater warms the engine coolant which will ultimately warm the passenger area more efficiently See Engine Block Heater in the Index Blend This setting divides the air flow equally between the heater andthe defroster outlets This setting operates the defroster Most of the air come out near the windshield Use defro...

Page 123: ...ate through your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delcoa audio system has been degigned to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of your system if you acquaint yourself withit first Find out what your Delcom system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re gettingthe most out ofthe advanced engineering that went into it FM Stereo F...

Page 124: ...ightwillcomeonwhenyou rereceivingit to do it properly Added sound equipment may Hearingdamage from louanoise is almost undetectableuntil it is too late Your hearing adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjustingthe volume control onyour radio to a safesound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing l...

Page 125: ...he sound betweenthe right and left speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations Push it to get AM or FM Fade The control behindthe lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers Seek Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop Scan When you press scan the radio will go to the next station and pause and keep scanni...

Page 126: ... the desired station 0 Press the SET pushbutton SET appears in the 0 Within 5 seconds push any twoadjoining display pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Clock To set the clock 0 PresstheSETbutton 0 Within 5 seconds press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on the display 0 Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on th...

Page 127: ...rns the radio on It controlsthevolume It tellsyou the time When the ignition is off push the RCL knob to display the time It allowsyou to hear the other sideof a tape Press PROG RCL knob while a cassette is playing Pressing the seek button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station and stop Scan When you press scan the radio will go to the next station pause and keep scanning until yo...

Page 128: ...0 Press and hold SEEK untilthe correct minute correct hour appears on the display appears onthe display Treble Slidethe treble lever up to increase the treble response If the station is weak or noisy slide the treble lever down to reducethe noise Bass Slide the bass lever up to increasethe bass response Adjust the bass leverto give a pleasing sound to your ear To Play A Cassette Your tape playeris...

Page 129: ...me knob increases and decreases volume only when it is held slightly rotated against the spring load It allowsyou to mute the radio or compact disc player Pressto mute press againto listen During MUTE only volume up will work Bal The control behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the right and left speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations The tune k...

Page 130: ...he desired station Press the SET pushbutton SET appears in the display 0 Within 5 seconds push oneof the five pushbuttons Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Clock To set the clock 0 Press the SETpushbutton Within 5 seconds press and holdSCANuntil the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold SEEK4 or b until the correct minute appears on the display Adjust The T...

Page 131: ...pside down It is dirty scratched or wet There s too much moisture in the air If there is wait about an hour and try again Recall Press RCL to see whattram 1s playing Pressit again within 5 seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track The track number also appears when you change the volume or whena new trackstarts to play Compression Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passa...

Page 132: ... it Anti Theft Feature Delco LOC I1is an anti theft featurefor the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won t be useable if it is ever stolen because it won t turn on The instructions below tell you howto entera secret code intothe system If your car loses battery power for any reason or if the Smart battery activates you must...

Page 133: ...utton The display will show 000 Step 3 Enter the six digitsof the code following steps 6 thru 9 as previously indicated The display will show the number as entered Step 4 Press the AM FM button and the time appears indicating that the disabling sequence was successful If the display indicates SEC the number did not match and the unit is still secured Disabling The Theft System Step 1 Press preset ...

Page 134: ...y from extreme heat or direct sunlight Protect the open ends from dirt or damage store them in their original cases or other protective cases Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need to replace them if they become noisy Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original ca or other protective cases and away from direct sunlig and dust If the surfaceof a disc is so...

Page 135: ...htened to the fender 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 the antenna to 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or full mast extension equivalent solvent 3 Wipe cloth over the mast sections removing any dirt I 4 Wipe dry with clean cloth before retractin...

Page 136: ...f it may be damagedor neea to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down Ifthe mast portionof youran emais damaged you can easilyreplace it See your dealerfor a replacementkit andfollow the instructions in the kit 135 ...

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Page 138: ... tips on driving Part 4 includes RoadSigns DefensiveDriving DrunkenDriving ControlofaVehicle Braking Steering Passing LossofControl DrivingatNight DrivingintheRain Driving in Fog Mist and Haze CityDriving FreewayDriving DrivingonaLongTrip HillandMountainRoads ParkingonHills WinterDriving TowingaTrailer 138 144 145 148 149 154 156 158 159 161 164 165 166 168 170 172 175 179 ...

Page 139: ...ols 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 Color of Road Signs RED means STOP It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed Examplesare DO NOT ENTER andWRONG WAY ...

Page 140: ...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 or maintenance You ll wantto slow down when you see an orange sign as part of the road may be closed off or torn up And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around too 139 ...

Page 141: ...te upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place 1 HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists services I CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest ...

Page 142: ...f I A DIAMOND shaped sign is a warningof something ahead for example acurve steep hill soft shoulder or a A TRIANGLE pointed downward indicates YIELD It assigns the right of way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE This sign will be on the left side of the roadway ...

Page 143: ...w speed limits parking regulations give directions and such information as distances to cities There are many international road signs in use today The basic messageof many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols A picture within a circle with a tnot to do diagonal link across it shows wha 142 ...

Page 144: ...turn Green arrows don t mean go no matter what You ll still need to proceed with caution yielding the right of wayto pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you muststop before turning on red REVERSIBLE LANE ON LANE ROADWAY MULTI Many city roads and expressways and even bridges us reversible lane traffic control during rush hours A red X ...

Page 145: ...sary 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 or twicein advance of slowing or stopping This warns the driver behind you Disabled Your four way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard See Hazard Warning Flashers in the Index Traffic Of...

Page 146: ... S is very early on Sunday morning Infact GM Research studies show that the most and the least dangerous times for driving every week fall an the same day That day is Sunday The most dangerous time is Sunday fi om 3 a m to 4 a m The safest time is Sunday from 10a m to 11a m Driving the same distance on a Sunday at 3 a m isn tjust a little more dangerous than it is at 10a m It s about 134times more...

Page 147: ...information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things 0 How much alcohol is in the drink 0 Thedrinker sbodyweight 0 The amountof food that is consumed before and during drinking 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to consumethe alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 pound 82kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355...

Page 148: ...pproaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night Alldrivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show thatthe chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06percent three beers in one hour for a 180 pound or82kg person has doubled hisor her chanceof having an accident At a BAC l...

Page 149: ...ng drivers chance of being filled or permanently disabled is higher the accelerator All three Systems have todo their work L A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions and judgment will be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident i 1 you drive after drinking Pleasedon t drink an drive or ride with a driver who h...

Page 150: ...t 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 or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Most drivers treat their brakes with care Some however overworkthe braking system with poor driving habits...

Page 151: ...sary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your I dine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push A...

Page 152: ...s about 4 mph 6 km h or until you take your foot off the brake pedal After an ABS stop you may hear a clicking noise the next timethe vehicle goes about4 mph 6 km h If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash See Anti lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re drivi...

Page 153: ...brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up aheadto stop eventhough you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You also may hear a clicking noiseas you accelerate after a hard stop Disc Br...

Page 154: ...A CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that could leadto an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle sooner or later your brakeswon t work well That ...

Page 155: ...nwet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires andthe road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places w...

Page 156: ...ter to remove as much speedas you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergencylike this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast ...

Page 157: ...t front tire scrubs 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 the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control Instead easeoff again on the accelerator and steering input straddle the pavement once more then try again Passing The driverof a vehi...

Page 158: ...icle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance 0 When it looks likea chance to pass iscomingup start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and do get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speedas the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will havea running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping ...

Page 159: ...your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide as when you turn a corner on a wet sn...

Page 160: ...fatigue Here are some tips on night driving 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangerous time Don t drink and drive See Drunken Driving in the Index for more on this problem Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles It s hardto tell how...

Page 161: ...e can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Youreyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lotof things invisible that should remain visible such as parkedcars obstacles pedestrians or even trains blocking ...

Page 162: ... aim so should your eyes be examined regularly road you can tstop accelerate or turn as well because Somedrivers suffer from night blindness the inability your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads to see in dimlight and aren t even aware of it And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofal...

Page 163: ...n than rain especially if it comes f r o m a dirty road So it is wiseto keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when stripsof rubber start to separate from the inserts 1L3 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some c...

Page 164: ...d or if the pressure in ne or more is low It can happen if a lotof water is standing on the road If you cansee reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down whenit is raining and be car...

Page 165: ...ter chance to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead A patch of dense fog may extend only for a few feet meters or for miles kilometers you can tyeally tell while you re in it You can only treat the situation with extreme care One common fog condition sometimes called mist or ground fog can happen in weather that seems perfect especially at night orin the early morning in valley and low marshy areas Youc...

Page 166: ... want to watch out for what the other driversare doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familia street or landmark Get a city map and plan your 165 A ...

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Page 168: ...he left lane as the passing lane Before changing lanes check your rearview mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over yo shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in you blind spot If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a freeway having more than two lanes make sure anoth vehicle isn t aboutto move intothe same spot Look at the vehic...

Page 169: ... longer turns behind the wheel You ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle arein good shape Here are some tips for a successful long trip Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easi...

Page 170: ...ng asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with th same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the roa the droneof the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in than a second and you could crash and be in...

Page 171: ...yable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transaxle These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some ofthe slowing down Don t make your brakes do it all Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill That way you will slow down without e...

Page 172: ... roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Driveat speeds that let you stay in your own lane That way you won t be surprised by a vehicle coming toward you in the same lane It takes longerto pass another vehicle when you re going uphill You ll want to leave extra room to pas If a vehicleis passing you and doesn t have enough room slow down to make it easier ...

Page 173: ... to look at the view or take pictures Look for pull offs or parking 1 areas provided for scenic viewing Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index But i on a mountain or steep hill you cm do one more thing Turn your wheelsto the right You don t have to jam your tires against thecurb if there is a curb A gentle contact is all you need 172 ...

Page 174: ...Parking Uphill parking on the left side your wheelsshouldpoint to the If there is a curb turn your wheels to the left if the curb right is at the right side of your vehicle 173 ...

Page 175: ...on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof T Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock always be sure to shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the Index When youare ready to drive move the shift lever outof P Park BEFORE you release the parking brake If torque lock doe...

Page 176: ...you may not want to switch to snow tires at all YOU may want to put winter emergincy supplies in your trunk Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving undersevereconditions includea small bag of sand a piece of old ca...

Page 177: ...ionof all You can get wet ice when it s However if there is snow orice between your tires and about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very crews can get there careful Whatever the condition smooth ice packe d blowing clumps...

Page 178: ...r vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped bythe snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burla bags rags flsor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm I You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful I A CAUTION dnow can trap exhaust gases under you...

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Page 180: ... handling durability andfueleconomy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be I used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many ofthese are important for your safety and that of I yourpassengers So pleasereadthissectioncarefully Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies...

Page 181: ...uch your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls 0 Don ttow a trailer at allduringthefirst 500milesspecialequipmentthatyouhaveonyourvehicle 800 km your new vehicleis driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged advice or you can write us at B...

Page 182: ... the weightsare proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight onYour Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label atthe rear edgeof the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limitfor yo...

Page 183: ... both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving witha Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight ofthe trailer And always keepin mind thatthe vehicle youare driving is now a good deal longer and not nearlyso responsive as...

Page 184: ... flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lights will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs the trailerare burned out Thus you may think drivers behind youare seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check oc...

Page 185: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check ...

Page 186: ... problems that can occur on the road Part 5 includes HazardWarningFlashers 186 OtherWarningDevices 187 Jump Starting 188 TowingYourBuick 193 Engineoverheating 197 IfaTireGoesFlat 204 ChangingaFlatTire 204 CompactSpareTire 212 If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 214 ...

Page 187: ...Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off 186 ...

Page 188: ... matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left When the hazard warningflashersare on your turn signals won t work Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles you can setone up at the sideof the road about 300 feet 100m behind your vehicle ...

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Page 190: ...both vehicles Turnoff all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hood and locatethe batteries 1 CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the eng is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from electric fan Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery 189 ...

Page 191: ...ve and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too I 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could geta shock The vehicles couldbe damaged too 190 r ...

Page 192: ...tery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead 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 191 ...

Page 193: ...ttery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service _ t _ c _ 12 Remove the cables in reverse orderto preve...

Page 194: ...ive 0 The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing servicearrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations The operator may wan t to see them If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items li...

Page 195: ...vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35mph 57 kmh or farther than50 miles 80km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly CAUTION I A vehicle 1 fallfrom acar cal t It isn t properly secured This can cause acollision serious personalinjury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly securedwit...

Page 196: ...1 Front Towing i Use a wheel lif or a car carrier only Additional ramping may be required forthe car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 195 ...

Page 197: ...Towing Use a wheel lift or a car carrier only Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps NOTICE o not tow with Ui ascia fog lamp damage will occur 196 ...

Page 198: ...it Just turnit off and get everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving 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 the vehicle until the engine is cool I I ...

Page 199: ...y If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two orthree minutes while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURNOFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUTOF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not tolift the hood but to get service help right away When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see 0 Coolant surgetank...

Page 200: ...iator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 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 If you run leengine it couldlose allcoolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned N t any leakfixed before you drivethe vehicle If there ...

Page 201: ...l before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix I CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turnthe coolant surge tank pressurecap even alittle they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when lhe cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressurecap...

Page 202: ...set for the proper coolant mix With plainwater or the wron g mix your engi necould8 1 get too h otbut you wouldn t get thie overheat warning Your engine could catclh fire andyou or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mix ofclean water and a proper antifreeze 1 I 1 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radi...

Page 203: ...2 Thenkeep turning the pressure cap slowly and removeit F 3 Fill the coolant surgetank with the propermix upto FULL COLD or just above the small cylinder at the baseof the opening 202 ...

Page 204: ... coolant surge tank until thelevel reaches thesplit line formed by the black and white part of the tank With the coolant surge tank pressur e cap off start the engine and let it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine 6 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight fan 203 ...

Page 205: ...e vehicle under control by steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake toa stop welloff the road if possible If your tire goesflat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely If a tire goesflat avoid furthertire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place Turn on your hazard warning ...

Page 206: ...I The following steps will tellyou how to use thejack and change a tire The equipmentyou ll need is in the trunk 205 ...

Page 207: ...f thesewheelcoversbyusing the flatUsingthewheelwrench loosen all thewheelnuts end of thewheelwrench Pryalongtheedge of theDon tremovethemyet wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges Lift the handle from thejack and raise it straight up may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands Turn thejack handle to raise thejack lift head slightly 206 ...

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Page 209: ...r enough off the groundso there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire i Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfacesor spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 208 ...

Page 210: ...tach es to the vehicle Inan emergency you can use a doth olr a paper towel to do this but be swe to usea scraper orwire Ibr ush later if you needinl to get all the rust or dirt off 1 Never use oil or greaseon studs or nuts Ifyou do the n s might come loose Your wheel cou l fall oEf causing a serious accidenlt _I Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each ...

Page 211: ...Tighten the wheel nuts firmlyin a crisscross sequence as shown Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 210 ...

Page 212: ... sure to get theright kind Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench The torque setting shouldbe 140 N m 100 ft Ibs Don t tryto put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced IWheel covers won t fit on your compact spare q y y 4 If you try to put a wheel coveron...

Page 213: ...when you are driving with a compact spare See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index ...

Page 214: ...nt to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help youget out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you letyow tires spinat Mgh speed theycan expl odeand yo uor otherscould be injured And the tra nsaxleor other parts o f the vehilcle cs overheat Thatcould cause an engine fire or other damage Whenyou re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible...

Page 215: ... back and forth between R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transaxle is in gear If that doesn t get you outafter a few tries you may need to be towed out If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Car in the Index ...

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Page 217: ... it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintenance task Besure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt ...

Page 218: ...e pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel thatis no more than 15 MTBE isfine for your vehicle Ethanol is ethy...

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Page 220: ...Gasolinevapor is highly flammable It burns violently andthat can causeverybadinjuries I ...

Page 221: ...weather Openthe fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Thenunscrewthe cap all the way m Y When you put the cay I on turn it to the right until a _ I YOU hear a clicking noise While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 4 Y pe Your dealer can get one for you If you get e wrong type it may not fit or have prope...

Page 222: ...ood Release I To open the hood first pull the handle insidethe vehicle It is located in the area to the left and beneath the instrument panel Then go to the frontof the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood 221 ...

Page 223: ... thatburn can geton hotengine parts and start a fire These include liquids likegasoline oil coolant brakefluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others I could be burned Becareful not todrop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine I Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and closeit firmly ...

Page 224: ... accurate reading the oil must be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground 1 I The engine oil dipstick is located directly behind the engine fan Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to get back downinto the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level 223 ...

Page 225: ...ck in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil isat or below the upper mark then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index 224 I ...

Page 226: ... s going to be colder than 60O F 16 C before your nextoil change When it s very cold below O F 18 C you should use SAE 5W 30 RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITYGRADEENGINEOILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOW AND COLD 16 SELECT THE LOWEST SAEVISCOSITYGRADEOIL FOR THEEl _ J TEMPERATURERANGE HOT WEATMER r F k100 80 60 40 20 0 f r C 38 27 16 4 7 18 WEATHER LOOK LABEL FOR THIS IOW 30 1 above WF SAE 5W 30 IF NEITHERSAE 5W 30 ...

Page 227: ...ehicle However you can useSAE low 30 if it s going to be0O F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness EnergyConserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that di...

Page 228: ...ater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 20 F 29 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Block Heater in the Index What toDo with UsedOil I sed engine oil containsthings that have caused skin cancer in laboratoryanimals Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Cleanyour skin and nails with soap and water o r a good hand cleaner Washor properl...

Page 229: ...leaner The air cleaner is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index ...

Page 230: ...n 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 burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off ...

Page 231: ... above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than50O F 10 C you may have to drive longer To checkthe fluid level to 93 C 0 e 0 Park your vehicle on a level place Place theshift lever in F Park with the parking brake applied With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift lever in P Park Let the enginerun at idle...

Page 232: ... 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protectionup to 262 F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights work as they should 231 ...

Page 233: ...em can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid likealcohol can boil beforethe 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 too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50150 mix of clean water and a proper antifree...

Page 234: ...ned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 Surge Tank Pressure Cap pressure typecap and must be tightly installed When you replace your surge tank pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermos in the engine coolant syst...

Page 235: ...ighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot the level When the engine compartmentis cool the level should be at the HOT mark should be at the FULL COLD mark Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 234 ...

Page 236: ...NLY Add washer fluid until the bottle isfull 9 Don t mixw fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tan water doesn t clean as well as wash e Fill your washer fluid tank only3 4 f when it s very cold This allows for expansion which c 235 ...

Page 237: ...d brakefluid only whenwork is doneonthe br e hl raulic system 1 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes downto an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reasonis that fluid is leaking outof the brake system If it is you should have y...

Page 238: ...Get one that hasthe catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not goingto drive your vehiclefor 25 days or more takeoff the black negative cable fromthe battery This will help keep your battery from running partsinthem as yourBuickdoeswhenitisnew When 4A CAUTION you replace partsof your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have t...

Page 239: ...ave pressurizedgas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb You or others couldbe injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement Raise the hood and locate the headlamp bulb retainers To remove the access cover retainers turn them 1 4turn and lift the cover off 334 ...

Page 240: ...ocket straightout from the access cover Remove the wire connectfrom the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base Replace the bulb Reverse the procedures to reinstall the headlamp bulb 239 ...

Page 241: ...he number of people that can bein your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weightof all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installedoptions I I F MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP r a DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR 1 i THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CA5LE US FED ERALMOTORVEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFE...

Page 242: ...ngs you put insideyour vehicle can strike and I injure people in a sudden stop orturn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Tryto spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you ca...

Page 243: ...on pressuresfor your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile overinflation is all right it s not If your tires d have enough air underinflation you can get 0 Too muchflexin 0 Too much heat Tire overloadi 0 Badwear 0 Badhandlin 0 Badfuelec If your tires have too 242 ...

Page 244: ...f your tires have valve caps be sureto put them back on They help prevent leaks by keepingout dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflat...

Page 245: ...en your tires have only2 32 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicatorsat three places around 0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s 0 The treador sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric 0 The tire has a bump bulge or split the tire rubber ...

Page 246: ...ure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may nothandleproperly and you could have a crash Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right t...

Page 247: ...he material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance onthe laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that...

Page 248: ... of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same wayas the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will besure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Buick model A CAUTION Using the wrong repl...

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Page 250: ...u use anything in a container to clean your Buick be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside I I 1 Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline I il Benzene Naphtha 0 Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone 0 PaintThinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner 0 Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some morethan others and they can all damage your ...

Page 251: ...on with a clean wet sponge 0 Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth 0 Then dry it immediately with an air hose a hair dryer or a heat lamp 1 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaneron Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to use it then Gently scrape ex...

Page 252: ...e treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5ml of baking sodato 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water Finally if needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Like candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then clean with 0 If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner cool water and allow to dry Cleaning Vinyl...

Page 253: ...ctric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiP...

Page 254: ...a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton soaps chemicals chrome polish or other abrasive towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting cleaners on them because you could damage this High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick may be necessary to remove residue fr...

Page 255: ...o restore corrosion protection Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil andtar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safefor painted surfaces for these stains Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in ...

Page 256: ...of 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 chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaceson your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etche...

Page 257: ...ack tires 1050214 32 oz 0 946L Vinylbeather Cleaner Spotand stain removal 1050244 1602 0 473L Fabric Cleaner Spot and stain removal 1050427 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner Also spot cleans vinyls 1050429 6 lb g Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Cleans vinyland cloth also tires and mats 1052349 12oz 0 340kg Lubriplate White Grease For hood trunk door hinges and latches 105 1055 16 oz 0 473L Preservatone Vi...

Page 258: ...tion and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts in this section Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the deck lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this ...

Page 259: ...e sure to use the correct fuse If you ever havea problemontheroadanddon thave a sparefuse you I can borrow oneof the identical size and rating Just pick some featureof your car that youcan get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is ofthe value you need Replace it as soon as you can The fuse panelis to the leftof the steering column near the parking brake releas...

Page 260: ...ors Automatic Transmission Only Remote Keyless Entry Instrument Panel Lighting Gauges Rear Defog Relay Antilock Brake Telltale Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Horn Multi Function Alarm Module Heater Air Conditioning Antilock Brakes Daytime Running Lamps Canada Computer Controlled Ride Radio Power Cruise Control Turn Signals Power Door Lock Relay Tail Lamps Marker Lamps License Lamps Circuit Bre...

Page 261: ...go on and 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 overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Othe...

Page 262: ... 54 4 Interior Front Leg Room 43 3 Head Room 37 8 Shoulder Room 53 6 Hip Room 49 1 Sedan 189 1 67 5 53 2 103 4 55 9 54 4 Interior Rear Coupe Leg Room 34 0 Head Room 36 5 Shoulder Room 55 0 Hip Room 50 3 Trunk Capacitv CU Ft 13 3 43 3 37 8 54 1 49 1 Passengers Front 2 Rear 3 Base CurbWeight Lbs 2782 Sedan 33 5 37 0 53 8 50 6 13 3 2 3 2846 261 ...

Page 263: ...arker 9004 Park Turn 194 Backup 20057 High Level Stop 1156 License 194 Marker 194 Tail 194 Tail Stop Turn 3057 Application Num INTERIOR Ashtray 161 Footwell Courtesy 168 Header Reading 168 GloveBox 194 Quartercourtesy 168 Trunk 562 Underhood 906 VanityMirror 7065 1 262 ...

Page 264: ...pacity 15 2 gallons 57 5 liters Transaxle Automatic Capacity 4 quarts 3 8 liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers3 Air Filter AI172C Fuel Filter GF578 Oil Filter PF1225 or PF47 PCV Valve CV899C Spark Plug FR3LSK GAP 0 035 1 8th Character of the Vehicle IdentificationNumber z Made in a GM plant inthe United States 3 Part numbers are AC type 4 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Not all air conditioningrefrig...

Page 265: ...city Transaxle 15 2 gallons 57 5 liters Capacity 4 quartd3 8 liters MaintenanceItemPartNumbers3 Air Filter A974C Fuel Filter GF481 Oil Filter PF40 PCV Valve CV899C Spark Plug 41 600 GAP0 060 1 8th Characterof the Vehicle Identification Number 2 Made ina GM plant in the United States 3 P a r tnumbers are AC type 4 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Not all air conditioning refrigerantsare the same If the...

Page 266: ...e and the Environment 267 HowThisPartisOrganized 267 Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your MaintenanceSchedules 268 Selecting the Right Schedule Schedule1 270 Schedule11 272 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 274 AtEachFuelFill 276 At Least Once a Month 277 AtLeastOnceaYear Section C PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 279 Section D RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 280 Section E ...

Page 267: ... you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use yourVehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenance needs vary You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules in this part So please read this part and no...

Page 268: ...ave the necessary equipment you should let your dealer s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs A CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work onlyif you have therequired know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified...

Page 269: ...good idea to keep your maintenance receipts They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy withit If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perf...

Page 270: ...sare less than 10miles 16 km when outside temperaturesare below freezing 0 The engine is at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehicle in dusty areas You tow a trailer With some models you shouldn t ever tow a trailer See Towing a Trailer in the Index If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow Schedule I Schedule I1 Fo...

Page 271: ...used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications TO BE SERVICED See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Miles kilometers or Services Following Months Whichever WHEN TO PERFORM SchedulesI and 1 0 Item No I Occurs First 1 hgine Oil Filter Change months I Every 3000 mi 5000 km or 2 Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change 3 Throttle BodyMountingAt 6 000 mi 10 000 km Bolt Tor...

Page 272: ...ry 30 000mi 50000 km MZLES 000 I 3 6 9 1 2 KILOMETERS 000 I The services shown in this scheduleup to 48 000 miles 80 000 km should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same intervals An EmissionControlService T The U S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to thecomple...

Page 273: ... KILOMETERS 000 12 5 I 25 I37 5 I 50 I62 5 I 75 1 Engine Oil Change Every 7 500 mi 12 500 km or 12 mos e e Oil Filter Change At first and then every other oil change 0 2 Chassis Lubrication Every 7 500 mi 12 500 km or 12 mos e e 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque At 7 500mi 12 500 km only e 4 Tire Wheel Inspection Rotation I At 7 500 mi 12 500 km and then every 15000 mi 25 000 km or as necessary...

Page 274: ... Replacement 11 Fuel Tank Cau Lines Inspection WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and II I I I 1 1 I I I I 1 1 I 0 i Every 30 000 mi 50 000 km 0 0 The servicesshown inthis schedule upto 45 000 miles 75 000 km should be performedafter 45 000 miles at the Same intervals I ...

Page 275: ... Emission Control Service N engineonly Che the torqueof the mounting bolts and or nuts proper wear and maximum tire life rotate your tires followingthe instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection Rotation in theIndex Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear checkthe wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection I...

Page 276: ...ark plugs with the proper type See Specifications Chart in the Index 9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection 3 3L Code N engine only Inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the boot fit at the coils and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 10 Air CleanerFilter Replacement Replace every 30 000 miles 50000 km or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals...

Page 277: ... underhood checks at each fuel fill CHECK OR I SERVICE I WHAT TODO Engine Oil Check the engine oil level and add Level the proper oil if necessary See EngineO i l in the Index forfurther r I vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in details Section D Engine Coolant Check the engine coolant level in the Level surge tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant intheIndex...

Page 278: ...ding those for the hood glove box door and console door Section D tells you what to use CHECK OR SERVICE Starter Switch WHAT TODO kAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps bellow 1 1 Beforeyou start be sure youhave enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake inthe Index...

Page 279: ...GAUTION When you are doing thischeck thevehiclecould I move suddenly If it does yoc or others could be injured I Follow the stepsbelow ...

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Page 281: ...nkage for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System Inspection WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Inspectthecompletesystem Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect discbrakepadsforwear androtorsforswrfacecondition Also inspectQwnbrake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts incl...

Page 282: ...se antifreeze GM Part No 1052753 or equivalent conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage FLUIDlLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 BrakeFluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lu...

Page 283: ...or equivalent Engine ail or kubriplate Lubricant GMPart No 1050109 Fuel filler Door Chassis lubricant meeting Hinge and requirements of NLGI Grade 2 StrikerPlunger Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease GMPart No 12345579or equivalent I See SpecificationsChart in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs ...

Page 284: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 283 ...

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Page 286: ...act Buick if you need assistance This Part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects Part 8 includes CustomerSatisfaction 285 Customer Assistance for Hearing Speech Impaired 286 ReportingSafetyDefects 287 ServicePublications 288 ...

Page 287: ...that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD To assist owners who have hearing difficulties Buick has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its Customer Assistanc...

Page 288: ... U 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 11 you livein Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may write to Transport Cana...

Page 289: ... anew or unexpected condition Others I P describe a quicker way to fix yo ur vehicle They can help a technician service your vehicle better Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks Your Buick dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle You can subscribe to all Buick bulletins This way you ll get themas t...

Page 290: ... s you may want to PSP s you may want buy How You Can Get an Index Indexes are published periodically Mostof the PSP s which could potentially apply to the most recent Buick models will be listed in the most recent publication for that modei year This means you may want to wait unt the endof the model year before ordering an index if you are interested in buying PSP s pertaining to a current model...

Page 291: ...g Buick dealer You can askto see them send YOU one Automated recording equipment will take A IMPORTANTREMINDER These psp s are your name and mailing address The number to call is 1 800 551 4123 meant for technicians They are not meant for the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do ajob quickly and safely Buick Service Publications You can get t...

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Page 294: ...trays 105 Additives Engine Oil 226 Assist Handles 107 Adjustable Ride Control 86 Audio Systems 122 Adjustment Brake 153 Automatic Door Locks 65 Adult Safety Belt Usage 28 Automatic Transaxle 77 Air Cleaner 228 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 229 AirConditioner 122 Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock 174 AirOutlets 120 Alcohol Driving Under the Influenceof 145 Alcohol in Gasoline 217 Baby Holding a 45 Alumin...

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Page 296: ...Spare Tire 212 Contents Table of 9 Control of a Vehicle 148 Outside of your Car 252 Control Loss of 158 ConvenienceNet 104 Convex Outside Mirror 104 Coolant Engine 231 Coolant Engine Warning Light 112 Coolant Safety WarningsAbout 197 CourtesyLights 102 Covers How To Remove Wheel 206 Cruise Control 93 Cruise Control Changing Speed With 96 Cruise Control on Hills 97 Cruise Control TurningOff 98 Curv...

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Page 299: ...9 Leaving Your Vehicle 83 Light Safety Belt 28 Light Turn Signal Indicator 89 Light Bulbs Replaceable 262 Lighter Cigarette 106 Lights DaytimeRunning 100 Interior 99 InteriorDelay 102 Operation 99 Reading 101 Traffic 143 Lights On Warning 100 Loading YourVehicle 240 Locks AutomaticDoor 65 Locks Door 63 Locks Rear Door Security 69 Long Distance Driving 168 Loss of Control 158 Low CoolantWarningLigh...

Page 300: ...RoadRecovery 156 Oil Engine 223 Oil Pressure WarningLight 114 Oil Change Your Engine 223 Operation in Foreign Countries 218 Operation of Lights 90 Outside Mirrors 103 Overheated Engine 197 Owner Checks and Services 276 P Park Position 77 Paint Spotting 255 Park Shifting Into 81 Park Shifting Out of 77 83 Parking Brake 80 Parking on Hills 172 N Neutral Gear Position 78 ParkingOver Things That Burn ...

Page 301: ...dow Defogger 121 RecliningFrontSeatbacks 16 RecommendedFluids and Lubricants 281 Recovery Off Road 156 RecreationalVehicleTowing 179 Remote Fuel Door Release 219 Remote Keyless Entry System 67 Remote TrunkRelease 66 Remote TrunkRelease Lockout 66 ReplaceableLightBulbs 262 Replacing Brake System Parts 237 Replacing Safety Belts 60 ReplacingTires 244 ReplacingWheels 247 Restarting Your Car When It s...

Page 302: ... Safety Belts 13 SecondGear 79 Securing a Child Restraint 47 50 51 Safety Belts Checking Your 59 Safety Belts Worn Under Arm 34 Security Lock Rear Door 69 ServiceTips 216 Service and Appearance Care 215 Service Engine Soon Warning Light 113 ServiceParts IdentificationLabel 257 Service Publications 288 Settingthe Clock 125 127 129 Settingthe Trip Odometer 108 ShapeofRoadSigns 141 Sheet Metal Damage...

Page 303: ...t 70 Thermostat 233 ThirdGear 78 Tilt SteeringWheel 88 Time Setting the 125 127 129 Tire Balance 246 Tire Chains 248 Tire Flat 204 TireInflation 242 Tire Inspection and Rotation 243 TireQualityGrading 245 Tires 241 Tires When to Replace 244 Tires White SidewallCleaning 254 Torn SafetyBelts 60 TorqueLock AutomaticTransaxle 174 TowingYourBuick 193 Towing a Trailer 179 Trademarks GM 216 TrafficLights...

Page 304: ...oolant Temperature 112 Engine Oil Pressure 114 Indicators and Gages on Instrument Panel 109 LowCoolant 113 Malfunction Indicator Service Engine Soon 113 Warnings Safety 10 Washer Windshield 92 Wear Indicators DiscBrake 152 Weather Strips 254 Weight of a Trailer 180 Wheel Alignment 246 Wheel Covers Removal 206 Wheel Replacement 247 White SidewallTire Cleaning 254 WhyWear SafetyBelts 23 Windows Powe...

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