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Summary of Contents for 1994 LeSabre

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

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

Page 7: ...er the Andes to Santiago Chilein 1914 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buick s Test H i l l Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car Buick s endura...

Page 8: ...smission Dynaflow was introduced in the 1948 Roadmaster Buick s famous portholes came along in 1949 1949 Roadmaster A high compression V 8 engine was introduced in 1953 And Buick s famous vertical pil...

Page 9: ...lof 1985 Buicks are andwill continue to be premium American motorcars with smooth power high performance rich detail and comfortable accommodation Ed Mertz General Manager Buick Motor Division Our mis...

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Page 11: ...ps about the road and how to drive under difterent conditions Problems ontheRoad 181 This part tells you what t o do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc H...

Page 12: ...s You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gr...

Page 13: ...amagewould not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoidthe damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings...

Page 14: ...TEN SEAT 6 BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN PARKING p LIGHTS HIGHBEAM OR o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WIPER w t0 r i WINDSHIELD W...

Page 15: ...ety belts Part 1 includes SeatsandSeatControls HeadRestraints SafetyBelts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Lap ShoulderBelt Supplemental Restraint System Air bag Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Chil...

Page 16: ...t them and also about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints Manual Seat 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 m...

Page 17: ...front or back Raise the seat by holding the control to the left Hold the control to the right to lower the seat Rear Control R Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch to the left Holding the...

Page 18: ...But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 16...

Page 19: ...of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neckinjury in a crash Safety Belts They reFor Everyone This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts properly Italso tells you some thing...

Page 20: ...ave a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of t...

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

Page 22: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 20...

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

Page 24: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more timeto stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 25: ...th safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale won t have to wear safety belts has required the use ofsafety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you sti...

Page 26: ...r the light will come on How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there...

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

Page 28: ...he release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to r I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug...

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

Page 30: ...oulder away from your face and neck To help you finda height that is right for you follow these guidelines For a tall person Use the upper or upper middle position For a person of average height Use a...

Page 31: ...What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 29...

Page 32: ...What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 30...

Page 33: ...What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 31...

Page 34: ...What s wrong with this A The beltis twisted across the body 32...

Page 35: ...belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System Air Bags This section explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or ai...

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Page 37: ...TABLE RESTRAINT INFL REST You will see thislight flash for afew seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start Then thelight should go out which means the system is ready Remember if the airbag r...

Page 38: ...or slower In addition this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to...

Page 39: ...and side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the air bag Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belt protectionin moderate to severe f...

Page 40: ...n that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service I NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag they may not work properly You may ha...

Page 41: ...the1994Le Sabre Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts wo...

Page 42: ...nt passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does le...

Page 43: ...Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in a centerseating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 41...

Page 44: ...t of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside PassengerPositions Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a...

Page 45: ...h see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to t I I I I The...

Page 46: ...he shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash To unlatch the belt just push the butto...

Page 47: ...in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants andall children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some...

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Page 49: ...straint to help reduce the chanceof personal injury The instructionsthat come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics showthat ch...

Page 50: ...in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no chil...

Page 51: ...hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position U You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section...

Page 52: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all theway out of the retractor to set the...

Page 53: ...int I a I 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again a...

Page 54: ...ing the lap belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restr...

Page 55: ...e child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is...

Page 56: ...houlder belt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always move the seat as farback as it will go befor...

Page 57: ...tructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would b...

Page 58: ...restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way directions to be sure it is secure The s...

Page 59: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they n...

Page 60: ...enter 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...

Page 61: ...to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extenderwill be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone e...

Page 62: ...you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t...

Page 63: ...if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Part 2 includes Keys 62 DoorLocks 63 NewVehicleBreak In 73 Starting the Engine 75 ShiftingtheTransaxle 78 Windows 87 Tilt Steeri...

Page 64: ...Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks 62...

Page 65: ...new ones madeeasily using these plugs If your ignition keys don t have plugs go to your Buick dealer forthe correct key code if you need a new ignition key NOTICE Your Buick has a number of new featur...

Page 66: ...er door lock switch to lock or unlock all the doors at once From the inside To lock the door slide the lock control on the door down To unlock the door slide the lock control up Leaving Your Vehicle I...

Page 67: ...use harmful interference and 2 This devicemust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this 0 0 0 0 Chec...

Page 68: ...matched Once the new 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 they are equipped with exactl...

Page 69: ...make amistake disconnect the jumperwire and start over at Step 3 Remove the jumper wire Note Thesystem will not operate if the jumper wire is still connected Test the operation of both transmitters w...

Page 70: ...m the inside To use one of these locks CHILD SECURITY LOCK SET LEVER ON BOTH REAR DOORS 1 2 3 Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGEDposition Close the door Do the same thing to the other rear do...

Page 71: ...the door fromthe inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the lever all the way down 3 Do the same forthe other rear door Remote Trunk Release The trunk release switch in the glove box must be...

Page 72: ...RUNK button is on the instrument panelto the left of the steering column The transaxle must be in PARK or NEUTRAL for it to work If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System it will also unlock the tru...

Page 73: ...ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Park in a lighted spot close allwindows and lock...

Page 74: ...cle will not start This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must beclean and dry before it s inserted...

Page 75: ...ur Buick dealer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key system If you lose or damage aPASS Key ignition key see your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can service PASS Key to have a new key made Ne...

Page 76: ...the ignition switch you can turn the switch to five different positions A Accessory This position lets you usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off To use push in the...

Page 77: ...then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard But turnthe key only withyour hand Using a tool toforce it couldbreak the key or the ignitionswitch If none of this works then...

Page 78: ...seconds If the car starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 1...

Page 79: ...lugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into anormal grounded 110 volt...

Page 80: ...ark range before starting the engine Your Buick has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P Park when the ignition key is in the Run p...

Page 81: ...Snow in the Index N Neutral In this position your engine doesn 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 NOTICE D...

Page 82: ...2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on NOTICE Don t drive in 2 Second Gear for more than 5 miles 8 km...

Page 83: ...cle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into P Park to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake X W To set the park...

Page 84: ...try to drive off with the parking brake on the brake light stays on and a chime soundsuntil you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause you...

Page 85: ...Park position like set the parking brake this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove thekey and take it with you If you can walk away...

Page 86: ...l and you don t shift your transaxle into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof...

Page 87: ...ssure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into P Park asyou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever intothe gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still c...

Page 88: ...uld allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the fan switch i...

Page 89: ...ver s window has an express down feature Hold the switch down all the way release it and the window will lower automatically To stopthe window from lowering push the switch again To partially open the...

Page 90: ...evel to give your legs more room when you exit and enterthe vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel then release the lever to...

Page 91: ...ll return automatically To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself wh...

Page 92: ...that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example somejurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are alsoon or that he...

Page 93: ...rice and snowfrom the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged getnew blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice...

Page 94: ...well as washerfluid Fillyour washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which coulddamage the tank if it is completelyfull Don t use radiator antifreeze inyour winds...

Page 95: ...When you apply your brakes the Cruise Control shuts off To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON 93...

Page 96: ...t Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the Cruise Control switch from ON to Resume Accelerate for about half a second 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal You ll go right...

Page 97: ...to the speed you want and then release the switch 2 To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to Resume Accelerate for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do...

Page 98: ...pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your Cruise Control wil...

Page 99: ...ase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition or shift into P Park your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased Lights These lights switches control these light systems 0 Hea...

Page 100: ...n and open the driver s door Time Out Feature Option The interior lights will automatically shut off after a 10 minute period if a door is left ajar This featureis designed to help eliminate battery w...

Page 101: ...liding the panel light switch to INT Interior Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The Canadian Federal Government has decided that Daytime RunningLights DRL are auseful feature in that DRL can makeyour...

Page 102: ...start Or move the control from OFF to ON then back to OFF if it was off from the start Thelights will come back on when you move the transaxle out of PARK Mirrors Inside Mirror When you are sitting i...

Page 103: ...mount parallel to the windshield While pushingthe mount against thebutton maintain a downward force until the support clicks onto thebutton A click indicates the mount is fully engaged it requires app...

Page 104: ...e direction you want to move the mirror Adjust each mirror so you canjust see the side of your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex A convex...

Page 105: ...conveniencenet You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from fallingover during sharpturns or quick starts and stops...

Page 106: ...he mirror cover is opened The brightness of the light can be adjusted by sliding the switch Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be removed for cleaning The rear ashtrays may also be removed for clea...

Page 107: ...s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Storage Armrest Option The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage area To open it press the lever at the fr...

Page 108: ...h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Buick has a tamper resistant odometer If you can see very noticeable bright...

Page 109: ...ignal that something is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Wa...

Page 110: ...one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to doabout it Please follow themanual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get...

Page 111: ...the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated 1 2 full but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it The gage moves a little when you turn a corner speed up or stop...

Page 112: ...em If the light and chime come on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer...

Page 113: ...ill have brakes butyou don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System...

Page 114: ...Problems on the Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If you have the gage cluster you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temp...

Page 115: ...t is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle...

Page 116: ...y to Run It goes off once you turn it to Start That s just a check to be sure the light works If it doesn t be sure to have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong 2 If you re...

Page 117: ...t Option CHANGE OIL SOON This lightis activated by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System The Engine Oil Life Monitor determines thecondition of the engine oil and lets you know when the oil should be cha...

Page 118: ...he glove box With the ignition key in the RUN position push the reset button hold it in for at least 5 seconds but not more than 60 seconds After 5 seconds the Change Oil Soon light will flash 4 times...

Page 119: ...to 15 volts If the gage reading stays in either red range have your Buick dealer check the electrical system 2 3 5 6 The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going It displays engine speed in t...

Page 120: ...1911 Buick Model 26 118...

Page 121: ...le Part 3 includes Comfort Control System Heater and Defroster Airconditioner Rear Window Defogger Ventilation Audiosystems Understanding Radio Reception Settingtheclock 1 Radio Controls 1 TapePlayerC...

Page 122: ...ne friendly R 134Arefrigerant Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your Buick when the car is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside airto flow through by selecting any...

Page 123: ...show fan temperature and mode settings Sun and temperature sensors automatically adjust air temperature to maintain your comfort The system tends to supplycooler air to the side towards the sun Be car...

Page 124: ...erature to a comfortablelevel push either COOL or WARM You can choose from 60 F 16 C for maximum cooling to 90 F 33 C for maximum heating It is not necessary to choose the extreme temperature to get t...

Page 125: ...The displaywill show the set temperature and fan speed In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature...

Page 126: ...erence from the main temperature setting To turn off this part of the system push the DUAL ZONE button again Fan Speeds is controlled automatically AUTO 4 if you have the fan on I I The speed of the b...

Page 127: ...cooling The air flow will come from the instrument panel outlets This setting turns off the air conditioningcompressor allowing better fuel economy Heater To warm the air press HTR and adjust the tem...

Page 128: ...d will be controlled automatically You can choose anotherspeed by pushing the HI or LO buttons Rear Window Defogger Option The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Press the button to start...

Page 129: ...y cold outside When the system is off the blower fan is also off Air Conditioning The next three selections cool the air The air conditioner won t work well unless all the windows are closed On very h...

Page 130: ...ent For mild outside temperature when little heating or cooling is needed use the VENT setting Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets Use the air outlets to turn on adjust and turn off the...

Page 131: ...and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out your system if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its contr...

Page 132: ...asafe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly...

Page 133: ...ween the right and left speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations Push it to get AM or FM Fade The FADE control behind the lower knob moves the sound between the front and...

Page 134: ...pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two pushbuttons are pressed again Clock To set the clock 0 Press the SET pushbutton 0 Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour app...

Page 135: ...it to get AM orFM Fade The FADE control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front andrear speakers Seek Pressing the SEEK button will cause the receiver to seek the next higher station...

Page 136: ...the treble lever down to reduce the noise Bass Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response Adjust the bass lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear Dynamic Noise Reduction This DNR button...

Page 137: ...the tape to the other press the upper knob Note the lighted arrows Stop Eject To remove or stopthe tape and listen to the radio press the STOP EJECT button To Play This Radio Power To turn the radio...

Page 138: ...radio frequency When the ignition is off push RCL to display the time With the radio on and the time displayed push RCL to display the frequency Pressing the SEEK 4 or button will cause the receiver...

Page 139: ...you did for radio The arrowin the graphic display above the word TAPE indicates which side of the tape is being played When the end of the tape is reached it will automatically reverse and play the o...

Page 140: ...the radio press the EJECT button Stop Play To immediately change from tape to radio press the ST PL button and the radio will resume playing the station that was tuned in when you inserted a tape Pres...

Page 141: ...nob moves the sound between your front andrear speakers Notice the display arrow to see how fade is set Recall It tells you the time orthe radio frequency When the ignition is off push RCL to display...

Page 142: ...el side up The player will pull it in Wait a fewseconds and the disc should play The disc is upside down 0 It is dirty scratched or wet 0 There s too much moisture in the air If there is wait about an...

Page 143: ...ious tracks Press NEXT to hear the next track instead of waiting until the present trackis finished If you hold thisbutton or press it more than once the disc will advance further Stop Play Press ST P...

Page 144: ...nd 4 buttons together Hold them until shows on the display at least 5 seconds You are now ready to enter your secret code If you pause morethan 15 seconds between steps you may have to start over 6 7...

Page 145: ...umber as entered 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...

Page 146: ...sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound q...

Page 147: ...Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time totime To Clean the AntennaMast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to 2 Dampen a clean cloth with...

Page 148: ...power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Beforeentering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antennago down This will prevent the mast from possiblygetting damaged If th...

Page 149: ...ions We ve also included many other useful tips on driving Part 4 includes DefensiveDriving 148 DrunkenDriving 148 Controlof a Vehicle 151 Braking 152 Steering 156 Passing 158 LossofControl 159 Drivin...

Page 150: ...nken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It sthe number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes...

Page 151: ...ight think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone who is drinking dependsupon four things 0 How much...

Page 152: ...ve is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects areworse at night All drivers a...

Page 153: ...abled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen that the chance of a crash itselfis higher for drinking drivers Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make y...

Page 154: ...h the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts hea...

Page 155: ...or clickingnoise And you may even noticethat your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on This is the ABS system testing itself If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system theanti l...

Page 156: ...es if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let...

Page 157: ...letyou know if there s a problem with your traction control system See Traction Control System Warning Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust you...

Page 158: ...get in a curve depends onthe condition of your tires and the 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...

Page 159: ...cies like these First apply your brakes It isbetter to removeas much speed as you can from a possiblecollision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the spaceavailable An eme...

Page 160: ...sarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an errori...

Page 161: ...houlder and check the blind spot 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough 0 0 0 ahead o...

Page 162: ...g to these conditions It is important to slowdown on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try yo...

Page 163: ...ur headlights can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safeplace and rest Night Vision No one can see aswell at night as in the day...

Page 164: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far lessof a roadway when you are ina turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it seasier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your head...

Page 165: ...iping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield or when strips of ru...

Page 166: ...trees telephone poles or othervehicles 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 abouthy...

Page 167: ...y map and plan your trip into anunknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the...

Page 168: ...arkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to makesure there isn...

Page 169: ...hicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin Bu...

Page 170: ...ou do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road...

Page 171: ...s will help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the...

Page 172: ...de an ice scraper asmall brush or broom asupply 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 y...

Page 173: ...freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with cau...

Page 174: ...ges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re a...

Page 175: ...e no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine t...

Page 176: ...indow almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long asy...

Page 177: ...ore the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws includ...

Page 178: ...ance Center 902 E Hamilton Avenue Flint MI 48550 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongu...

Page 179: ...ing hitch and swaycontrol of the proper size This equipment is very important for propervehicle loading and good handling when you re driving e e Will you have to make any holesin the body of your veh...

Page 180: ...r lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This...

Page 181: ...ivers you re about to turn change lanesor stop When towing atrailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer areburned out Thus you may think dri...

Page 182: ...ve After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly un...

Page 183: ...blems that can occuron the road Part 5 includes Hazard Warning Flashers OtherWarningDevices Jump Starting TowingYourBuick IfaTireGoesFlat ChangingaFlatTire CompactSpareTire Engineoverheating If You re...

Page 184: ...Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off 182...

Page 185: ...tter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Device...

Page 186: ...won t work and it could damage your vehicle To Jump Start Your Buick 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt s...

Page 187: ...th eignition on both vehicles Turn off the radios andall lights that aren t needed Thiswill avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries It could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could...

Page 188: ...5 Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and the vehicles could be damaged 186...

Page 189: ...to the positive terminal of the eood battery Use aremote positive terminal if the vehicle has one U 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other...

Page 190: ...attery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Tryto start the vehicle with the dead battery 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent elec...

Page 191: ...or special tires and wheels these instructions andillustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle ha...

Page 192: ...steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t haveyour vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the fr...

Page 193: ...lotsof the cradle rails on both sides Position a4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar just under the front bumper Atta...

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Page 195: ...catchesfire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the ove...

Page 196: ...doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes...

Page 197: ...the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil it cools down I NOTICE IEngine damage from running your engine without coolantisn t covered by your warranty I If th...

Page 198: ...COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix...

Page 199: ...ank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add theproper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be surethe c...

Page 200: ...er hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure...

Page 201: ...poff 1 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lo...

Page 202: ...flat tire will create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a...

Page 203: ...Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to alevel place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell you how to use thejack and change...

Page 204: ...The equipmentyou ll need is in the trunk Start with the jack and the wheel wrench 202...

Page 205: ...f your vehicle has a wheel cover remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to removei...

Page 206: ...e decorative nut caps tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench then continue l 8 rotation for steel caps and 1 4rotation for plastic caps If your vehicle has wire wheel covers remove them as follow...

Page 207: ...e wire wheel cover Note When replacing the wheel cover carefully line up the tire valve stem and the notch in the wheel cover Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Nex...

Page 208: ...rear 10 for the front to help you locate the jacking notches in the frame Position thejack under the vehicle There is a notchin the frame near each of the wheels Fit the top of the jack into the notch...

Page 209: ...eto fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Raise thevehicle far enough off th...

Page 210: ...rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces or spare wheel A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Ifyou do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious ac...

Page 211: ...surface Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counter...

Page 212: ...tore the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try toput a wheel coveron your compact spare you could da...

Page 213: ...tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare willlast longer and be in good shape in case you needit again NO...

Page 214: ...xle Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels You should turn your traction control system off See Traction Con...

Page 215: ...on about your vehicle and asection devoted to its appearance care Part 6 includes Service Fuel HoodRelease Engineoil Aircleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Enginecoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield...

Page 216: ...service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index n U Delco Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Buick Service Manual I...

Page 217: ...t don t worry if you hear a little 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...

Page 218: ...high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels...

Page 219: ...lling Your Tank To take off the cap turn it slowly to theleft counterclockwise While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door Place the cap on the inner most edge and turn as necessary to secure 21...

Page 220: ...need a new cap be sure to get theright type Your dealer can getone for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tankand emissions system might be damaged Chec...

Page 221: ...d latch The hood latch is located under the hood near the center and at the front edge of the grille Lift up on this lever as you lift up on the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler cap...

Page 222: ...oning E Alternator F Tensioner CHECK OIL LEVEL If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see CHECK...

Page 223: ...ushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower and check the level The engine oil dipstick is directly behind the engine fan Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drai...

Page 224: ...oil dipstick to add oil Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear...

Page 225: ...can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16O C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness...

Page 226: ...something should be added When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles 6 km 0 It s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles...

Page 227: ...sed oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash pou...

Page 228: ...mine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Serv...

Page 229: ...50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer To check the fluid level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 0 With the parking brake applied place the shif...

Page 230: ...n the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in a...

Page 231: ...o use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825 M with a complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else I NOTICE Ifyou use an improper coola...

Page 232: ...at the coolant recovery tank Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but becareful not to spill it Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator capis a15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly...

Page 233: ...g Replace the capand completely tighten 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 compartment is cool the le...

Page 234: ...with ready to use washer fluid Water cancause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your wa...

Page 235: ...ou ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system There areonly two reasons why the brake...

Page 236: ...ke system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Brakefluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately S...

Page 237: ...emoved for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Replacing Brake SystemParts The...

Page 238: ...recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the b...

Page 239: ...ove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base To install attach the wire connector A to the plastic base making sure the lock tab B is over the...

Page 240: ...the socket Pull the bulb straight Open the trunk To access the trunk taillamp bulbs pull out of the assembly Replace the bulb and reassemble the carpet away from the rear area Pull the bulb assembly...

Page 241: ...ou can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options I MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR...

Page 242: ...cases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as thevehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keepgoing NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or...

Page 243: ...de by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tir...

Page 244: ...heat Tireoverloading Badwear Badhandling Badfueleconomy If your tireshave too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Che...

Page 245: ...he Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index FRONT Use this rotation pattern After the tires have been rotated adjustthe front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Ti...

Page 246: ...New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification...

Page 247: ...practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stopon wet pavement as measur...

Page 248: ...igned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may needto be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road yo...

Page 249: ...ire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possiblewith...

Page 250: ...be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too 1 NOTICE Don t use any of these unlessthis manual says you can In many uses thesewill damage your vehicle Alcohol LaundrySo...

Page 251: ...e Wipe off what s left witha slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch thefabric 7 0...

Page 252: ...fter cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 0 If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combin...

Page 253: ...ass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electr...

Page 254: ...t allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause wate...

Page 255: ...frequent application maybe required See Recommended Fluids Lubricants inthe Index Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure thebody repair...

Page 256: ...he 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 che...

Page 257: ...Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these fromyour Buick dealer USAGE Silicone Grease 255...

Page 258: ...l help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the rear edge of the driver s door It s veryhelpful if you ever need t...

Page 259: ...ses and Circuit Breakers I The wiring circuits in your car areprotected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers The fusepanel is located under the instrument panel next to t...

Page 260: ...s broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating There areadditional fuses located behind the right sound insulator panel on the passe...

Page 261: ...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...

Page 262: ...t Used Interior Illumination Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Fuse Usage Amp Description 5A 5B 5c 5D 5E 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 7A 7B 7 c 7D 7E 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 9A 9B 9 c 9D 9E 10 10 10 25 15 20 15 10 25 15 2...

Page 263: ...Leg Room 40 9 Width 73 6 Head Room 37 8 Height 55 7 Shoulder Room 58 9 Wheel Base 110 8 Hip Room 54 4 Front Tread 60 4 Rear Tread 60 2 Trunk Capaclcy Cu Ft 17 1 Passengers Front 3 Rear 3 Base Curb We...

Page 264: ...156 License 194 Side Marker 194 Tail 194 HighLevel Stop 1156 Tail Stop Turn 2057 Application Number Interior Illumination Ashtray 161 Dome custom 168 Domemeading limited 563 DoorCourtesy PC168 Door Wa...

Page 265: ...ng Capacity R134a 2 2 Ibs 0 99 kilograms Fuel Tank Capacity 18 gallons 68 liters Transaxle Drain Refill 6 quarts 5 7 liters Maintenance Item Part Numbers Air Filter A I096C Fuel Filter GF627 Oil Filte...

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Page 267: ...nment 267 How This Part is Organized 267 Section A Scheduled Maintenance Services 268 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 268 Selecting the Right Schedule 269 Schedule1 270 Schedule11 272 Explanation of...

Page 268: ...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 differe...

Page 269: ...uled Maintenance Services shows what to have doneand how often Some of these services canbe complex so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should let your dealer...

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

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

Page 272: ...rs 0 When most trips are less than 10miles 16 kilometers and outside temperatures remain below freezing 0 When most trips include extended idling and or frequent low speed operation as in stop and go...

Page 273: ...000 miles 80 000 km should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same intervals An Emission ControlService The U S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this main...

Page 274: ...ve Belt s Inspection 5 Cooling System Service 6 Transaxle Service 7 Spark Plug Replacement WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months Whichever Occurs First Every 7 500 mi 12 500 km or 12 mos At first...

Page 275: ...30 000mi 50000 km Services Following SchedulesI and I1 0 0 I I I The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75 000 km should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same intervals I An Emi...

Page 276: ...000 miles 5000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12months without an oil change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure tochange yo...

Page 277: ...oth the fluid and filter every 100 000miles 160 000 km Spark Plug Replacement Replace spark plugs with the proper type See Specifications Chart in the Index Spark Plug Wire inspection Inspect for burn...

Page 278: ...ach Fuel Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill r c E c I WHAT TO DO Engine Oil Level Level Check the engine oil level and add t...

Page 279: ...e lubricant specified in Section D I Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges Also includingthose for the hood glove box lubricate all hinges and latches you what to use door and console door S...

Page 280: ...f the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the keyto the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal e...

Page 281: ...ning and transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shi...

Page 282: ...repaired Inspectthe front andrearsuspension and steeringsystem for damaged loose or missing parts signsof wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup bindi...

Page 283: ...i lock brake system warning light stays on or comes on something may be wrong with the anti lock brake system See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Section D Recommended Fluids and Lub...

Page 284: ...M Part No 1052276 or 1052277 Engine oil Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood L...

Page 285: ...dicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule IImaintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain al...

Page 286: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 284...

Page 287: ...n and goodwill are important to your dealer andBuick Normally any concernwith the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Some...

Page 288: ...business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from thevehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshiel...

Page 289: ...ifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign How...

Page 290: ...months or 36 000 miles is Courtesy Transportation a program which will provide Buick retail customers with Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle courtesy of Buick Motor Division for up to five days fo...

Page 291: ...es the anxiety out of uncertain situations by providing easy access to serviceprofessionals trained to work with Buick owners 24 hour a day 365 days a year including weekends and holidays For details...

Page 292: ...tter Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which...

Page 293: ...ow you can get one What You ll Find in the Index A list of all PSP s published by GM in a model year 1989 or later PSP s covering allmodels of GM cars are listed in the same index Ordering information...

Page 294: ...ars Copies at Participating Dealers You can get these by using the order form Copies of Indexes and individual PSP s are at your participating Buick dealer You can ask to seethem A VERY IMPORTANTREMIN...

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Page 297: ...145 Antifreeze 228 Anti lock Brake System 153 Warning Light 111 AppearanceCare 248 Ashtraysand Lighter 104 Assistance Customer 285 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 255 Hearing Speech Impaire...

Page 298: ...derhood 218 Windshield Washer Fluid 232 Chemical Paint Spotting 254 ChildRestraints 47 Change OilSoonLight 115 ChildrenandSafetyBelts 45 Cigarette Lighter 105 CircuitBreakersandFuses 257 CityDriving 1...

Page 299: ...Winter 170 Electrical Equipment Adding 130 256 Emergency Braking 156 Starting 184 Steering 157 Towing 189 Engine Accessory Belt 220 Block Heater Coolant Heater 77 225 Coolant Temperature Warning Ligh...

Page 300: ...s 236 HazardWarningFlashers 182 Headlamp Bulb Replacement 236 Headlights 97 High LowBeam Changer 90 On Warning 98 HeadRestraints 17 Hearing Impaired Assistance 287 Heater 125 128 Heater Engine Block E...

Page 301: ...Maintenance Inspections 279 Materials 267 Record 283 Schedule 265 Underbody 254 Malfunction Indicator Light Service Engine Soon 113 Manualseat 14 MasterCylinder Brake 233 Mirrors 100 Mountain Driving...

Page 302: ...intSystems 13 Restraints Child 47 Radio 129 Tires 244 Restraint System Supplemental Air Bag 33 Restraints Head 17 Reverse Gear Position 79 Roadside Assistance 289 Rocking YourVehicle 212 Rotation Tire...

Page 303: ...sistance 287 Speedcontrol 9 2 Speedometer 106 Stains 250 Starting Your Car Jump Starting 184 StartingYour Engine 75 Emergencies 157 Wheel Tilt 88 StereoSoundSystems 129 StorageArmrest 105 Storing Your...

Page 304: ...EngineCoolantTemperature 112 Engine Oil 114 Lights On 98 LowFuel 109 Brake 110 ChangeOilSoon 115 Check Oil Level 115 SafetyBelt 18 Traction Control System 111 Washer Windshield 91 Washing Your Vehicle...

Page 305: ...Owner s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS v 303...

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